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1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.
System requirements for PC
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 3.1 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes: 1080p Low @ 30 FPS. Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes: 1080p High @ 60 FPS. Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.
System requirements for PlayStation 5
System requirements for Xbox Series S/X
Like a Dragon: Ishin! reviews and comments
Like a Dragon: Ishin! is one of those games that surprises you with its richness and sincerity. Sakamoto Ryoma's story is a true delight from start to finish — dense, heartfelt, emotional, funny, carried by writing that treats its characters with genuine respect. You feel the betrayals and victories with rare intensity. The gameplay shows a few age-related wrinkles, but once you invest in it, it reveals a depth and efficiency that become frankly addictive. The feudal Japan recreated here is a permanent invitation to explore, make improbable encounters, and lose yourself in completely deranged side quests while following a gripping main plot.
The combat system offers four distinct styles (Swordsman, Gunman, Brawler, Wild Dancer) that you can upgrade independently and switch mid-battle. Once you unlock advanced techniques, the initial stiffness disappears. Boss fights are demanding but fair. The Dragon Engine remake looks polished, runs smoothly, and the Japanese voice acting is flawless. The soundtrack blends traditional shamisen with epic orchestrations.
Minor flaws: some stiff animations, a slightly austere start, a few mid-game pacing slowdowns, and some repetitive side quests. None of this spoils the experience.
That's the magic of RGG Studio: turning a historical setting into a living, human, unforgettable playground. A game to have in your library without the slightest hesitation.
Full French review:
https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-like-a-dragon-ishin/