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