Like a Dragon: Ishin PROS / CONS
- GAMEPLAY 85%
- GRAPHICS 85%
- STORY 85%
- MUSIC 85%
PROS 86%
- 471GAMEPLAY Wonderfully engaging combat
- 460GAMEPLAY Impressively deep combat system
- 437GAMEPLAY Dynamic and engaging combat system
- 429 Brilliant deployment of classic heroes and villains
- 427GAMEPLAY Card Troopers Add Further Variety
- 425STORY A stunning setting which is rich with real-life history
- 416STORY Story is full of intriguing conflicts, betrayal and themes
- 407GAMEPLAY combat is spectacular, and probably the best (or most visually satisfying, if nothing else) brawler combat in the series
- 399STORY 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
- 112GAMEPLAY Typical minigame spread to eat up your hours
- 112GAMEPLAY Some non-optional side quests interrupt the pacing
- 109 Technical wobbles
- 107GAMEPLAY Periodic difficulty spikes
- 104GAMEPLAY Crafting System Feels Arbitrary
- 103 Shows Its Age
- 98STORY The main story rehashes Yakuza tropes
- 89GAMEPLAY Trooper Cards won't be for everyone