The Like a Dragon: Ishin! dropped, which means that reviews of the game have already started pouring in around the world! Launched in Japan for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation, the game now reaches the rest of the world with a remake made in Unreal Engine, also being released for current platforms.
So far, the title has a positive reception, despite not having such a high note on Metacritic. With 82 points on the Metascore, the game has 37 positive reviews and 3 mixed reviews, with no negative reviews recorded.
Some notes from Like a Dragon: Ishin
Check below some of the notes that Like a Dragon: Ishin received around the world.
- VG247 — 100
- Digitally Downloaded — 100
- PlayStation Universe — 90
- GamesRadar+ — 90
- Hobby Consoles — 90
- The Mako Reactor — 90
- Vandal — 90
- Screen Rant — 90
- Inverse — 90
- CGMagazine — 85
- Game Informer — 83
- GamingTrend — 80
- Attack of the Fanboy — 80
- Checkpoint Gaming — 80
- Push Square — 80
- GamesHub — 80
- Siliconera — 80
- VGC — 80
- Hey Poor Player — 80
- NPR — 75
- NoisyPixel — 75
- WellPlayed — 75
- IGN — 70
- GameSpew — 70
- Metro GameCentral — 70
Featuring familiar faces from the Yakuza franchise, Like a Dragon: Ishin sees characters beloved by audiences taking on other roles in a plot set in feudal Japan.
In Ishin, Kiryu is Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai who embarks on a journey of revenge and justice after being framed for a murder he didn’t commit. The game will be released on February 21st for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.
Like a Dragon: Ishin is a great samurai adventure
Here at Oficina da Net, we’ve already checked out the game and prepared a complete analysis, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of Sakamoto Ryoma’s adventure. Despite stumbles in balancing and textures that leave something to be desired, the title manages to deliver a satisfying and fun journey, with great combat that remains varied throughout.