Like a Dragon: Ishin review: "A kick-ass Yakuza game in samurai clothes"

Like a Dragon: Ishin review
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GamesRadar+ Verdict

The long-awaited remake of Like a Dragon: Ishin delivers an exciting and frequently gorgeous new setting to explore, a more rewarding combat system, and some of the best side quests and minigames in the series to date. Don't let the katanas fool you, this is the Yakuza you know and love at🐻 its very best.

Pros

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    A stunning setting which ✨is✱ rich with real-life history

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    The swordplay adds a refreshing twist to combat

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    Side quests and minigames are robust and๊ often hilarious

Cons

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    Random difficulty spikes

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    Some non-optional🌠 side quests interrupt the pacing

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    Main story🍬 might be predictable for fans of the sಌeries