Like a Dragon: Ishin! (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One) is the latest game in the long running series to finally come to western territories. How is it? Let's talk.
"Majima is still Majima" That's all I needed to hear
nerotheweirdo
I really like how you go through newcomer aspect. A long running series can sometimes be daunting for newcomers to jump in and that aspect alone might turn them away! Great job!
purikanbamroongsuk
This game is great from the little I’ve played so far, but the one thing I hope gets an update is the photo mode. This game is beautiful, and I really hope they add more features to photo editing, such as filter intensity, focal point adjustments, and lighting. It’s just a minor gripe I have, but if it doesn’t get updated I’m fine because this game is really fun.
keith
probably one of the most underrated / underheralded game series out there. For those who are looking to start, I actually recommend starting with Kiwami 1 and working your way through 6 then back to 0. Playing 0 (one of the best) last wraps up this beautiful series where you finally understand how the whole plot comes together and the sheer epic adventures the characters at the end will have together. I would do it this way if only for the final epic scene in 0 once you've played your way through the first 6 games. 7 should be last as the epicness of some of the characters will be lost upon you if you haven't played the rest of the series. With this method, you won't play one of the best games in the series until the end but it does give you something to look forward to (saving one of the best for last).
MrCYPL
I pre-ordered this game at Gamestop, I can't wait for the official release. You're videos always help me decide which are some good games I would enjoy, and this video made me even more excited for the "official" release.
I always recommend people start at 0 and play through them in order. I started with 7 and regret it, since I knew some things I felt I shouldn't of. But I'm also glad I started with 7 because it got me into the series, love these games so much!
bluesapphire-
I just got Xbox game pass on pc… I’m glad I get to get play these games before I buy!
joepowell
Honestly I like the non turn based combat yakuza games. So I’m going to pick this one up
SnackPack
I really like the idea of using other main character assets as "Actors" to cast them in another new games
other studios should really do this too ngl, Just imagine Dante or Snake or even Cloud casting in different games which is out of their own main genre.
That would be interesting as fk
JhanzKun
The Yakuza series is a great series for those that like open world games but don't have time to play games. The world's are just big enough being more like your local county rather then some huge barren landscape so you get attached to the characters and story around you
ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind
You guys have always been helpful to me I always watch a review on your channel before I buy a game
Nunyabiz-qw
The Yakuza series as a whole is incredible! Got into the series around the time Yakuza 0 released and never looked back, own every Yakuza game that has been released in the west ever since 🔥If you’ve never played any of the series do yourself a favour and play, just wacky fun video games, not enough out there 👌
MrRyanwojcik
Thanks to you guys and your videos, I don't have any problems in choosing the games to buy and checking out the comments in steam anymore. thank you thank you thank you.
shadowgaming
Just finished Yakuza Like a Dragon 65 hours on steam deck and ran perfectly at around 45 fps. Definitely going to get Ishin Like a Dragon and should run even better on the deck since it's a remake of an older game. Something to consider for people who might think the graphics aren't amazing
octomammoth
I don't buy many games on release but I pre-ordered the deluxe edition of Ishin just because of how much I love the RGG games and they absolutely nailed it, I have no regrets and i'd do it again (looking forward to Like a Dragon Gaiden and then later next year for Like a Dragon 8)
thegoldencrowbar
Truth be told, I don't know much about this series or any Japanese game but this kind of looks interesting. The homestead and the cooking elements is what sold it to me, the same reason to why I like Assassin's Creed III so much.
joseortizreflects
Been playing for almost a year from 0 to 6, and I can't wait to jump into Like A Dragon. There's also the Judgement spin-off I am willing to try next. I was hoping to finish all those before this one pops up. I might wait for a sale on PS Store while I finish 6, Like a Dragon and the first Judgement.
louashfield
I'm glad you guys reviewed this... I thought you were gonna skip it out since it wasn't included in your videos of most anticipated games for 2023.
alternativecrinkz
why do all these ps5 games look like a ps3 game?
Spacecowboyy
Great review as always, Jake!
Regarding the recommendation for people new to the series that you've asked for at the end: I'm what you've called a die hard fan since I've played all of the games at least once and some for few times. I would definitely recommed to start with 0, this one seems like a joy for fans, since they may encounter a lot of characters that they've met along the way in different parts of the series. However, if someone is like a classic samurai-period Japan fan, this might also be a good entry point, just to fall in love with the serious-goofy vibe of the game.
