The life and death of Sakamoto Ryōma had profound effects on his nation. ©SEGAĬonversley, this is an amazing experience if you love history. Sword fighting, however, is a universal language. Despite layers of absurdity and creative license, protagonist Sakamoto Ryōma was a real person, and many events in the game are based on historical accounts. Its greatest strength (and weakness) is its authenticity. Unlike the bombastic plots of the main Yakuza entries, Ishin is a slower historical drama. However, there’s a lot to love here once you’re willing to accept that. It also tells a story completely unrelated to the exploits of series favorites Kiryu, Majima, and Ichiban, despite its characters carrying their likeness. Its gameplay and presentation feel dated, closer to 2015’s Yakuza 0 than the more recent Yakuza: Like a Dragon. It’s a “new” game outside of Japan that shows its age. Unfortunately, Ishin has a lot riding against it. Inspired by the franchise’s explosion in popularity and the success of samurai-centric games like Ghost of Tsushima, Sega finally decided to remaster and localize the title. While entries after that game quickly came westward (and now launch the same day worldwide), Ishin remained out of reach for audiences outside Japan until now. Like a Dragon: Ishin!originally debuted in 2014, just before its parent series Yakuza got its big break outside of Japan with Yakuza 0.
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