Like a Dragon: Ishin PROS / CONS

  • GAMEPLAY 85%
  • GRAPHICS 85%
  • STORY 85%
  • MUSIC 85%
PROS 86%
  • 466GAMEPLAY Wonderfully engaging combat
  • 454GAMEPLAY Impressively deep combat system
  • 429GAMEPLAY Dynamic and engaging combat system
  • 425 Brilliant deployment of classic heroes and villains
  • 422GAMEPLAY Card Troopers Add Further Variety
  • 421STORY A stunning setting which is rich with real-life history
  • 411STORY Story is full of intriguing conflicts, betrayal and themes
  • 406GAMEPLAY combat is spectacular, and probably the best (or most visually satisfying, if nothing else) brawler combat in the series
  • 394STORY Compelling and Engaging Narrative Told Through a Fascinating Lens
  • 393STORY Hilarious substories
CONS 14%
  • 120GRAPHICS its technical PS3 era roots are often clearly visible
  • 114STORY Plot can get a bit confusing
  • 111GAMEPLAY Typical minigame spread to eat up your hours
  • 110GAMEPLAY Some non-optional side quests interrupt the pacing
  • 109 Technical wobbles
  • 105GAMEPLAY Periodic difficulty spikes
  • 103GAMEPLAY Crafting System Feels Arbitrary
  • 101 Shows Its Age
  • 97STORY The main story rehashes Yakuza tropes
  • 87GAMEPLAY Trooper Cards won't be for everyone