Player feedback on 'Like a Dragon: Ishin!' is highly polarized, with some praising its engaging story and nostalgic Yakuza characters while others criticize its pacing, combat mechanics, and technical issues. The game seems to be appreciated mainly by fans of the Yakuza series but has left many others disappointed due to its grindy gameplay and perceived lack of polish compared to earlier titles.
A remake of the Yakuza team's samurai spin-off, recasting the series' regulars in Bakumatsu-era Kyo as the swordsman Sakamoto Ryoma. It swaps modern brawling for four combat styles that switch between sword, gun and bare fists, wrapped in the franchise's trademark blend of melodrama, sprawling side stories and diversions. Player sentiment is split. Steam reviews praise the historical setting, the familiar Yakuza cast and the variety of combat and mini-games, while the common complaints are early-chapter pacing, clunky and grindy systems, and technical rough edges. It lands best for Yakuza regulars ready for a period reskin, and can confuse newcomers dropped straight into its dense world.
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Player feedback on 'Like a Dragon: Ishin!' is highly polarized, with some praising its engaging story and nostalgic Yakuza characters while others criticize its pacing, combat mechanics, and technical issues. The game seems to be appreciated mainly by fans of the Yakuza series but has left many others disappointed due to its grindy gameplay and perceived lack of polish compared to earlier titles.
Based on 100 reviews from steam
