That’s radish
I am legendary ronin Sakomoto Ryoma.
I shout “yosh!”
as I harvest six (6) gleaming radishes from my allotment.
I shoot a bandit in the head with a revolver.
I send my adoptive daughter to trade some homemade pickles.
I partake in a brooding chat, then stamp on a dude’s head.
I help a recluse regain his confidence.
I have totally forgotten what I was meant to be doing.
Like A Dragon: Ishinfeels like a step backward, but in a brilliant way.
Kiryu is Sakamoto Ryoma, a real historical samurai whos still basically Kiryu in personality.
Damn, who knew they could be so nasty?
Dont let lots of returning characters put you off, though.
The game will delight longtime fans like me, but its also built with total newcomers in mind.
Its compelling stuff, helped by a samurai setting that perfectly intertwines with Yakuza’s drama.
Sapporo and Nagoya have featured, too; all hustle and bustle.
Kyo really is transportative.
Palanquin fellas trot down dusty streets and merchants bark from stalls, and crucially, it all feels faithful.
you’re free to belt out some bangers in the singing parlour and slice cannon balls in half.
But I wouldn’t say Ishin resolves all of Yakuza’s historical woes when it comes to combat.
Street thugs morph from funny larks into irritating pests you’d rather swat away in an instant.
Some things are hard to shake.
Question) You want a thing?
; Answer) You cannot have it, unless you have a thing to give.
Here’s me chasing down a fella who stole my clothes while I relaxed in a bath house.
This gif deserves an installation at the Louvre, I’d say.
I will say that Ishin’s perhaps a bit too keen on you forming bonds with certain folks.
I get that it’s not a massive deal!
So yes, Like A Dragon Ishin isn’t going to convert those who dislike Yakuza.
Although, a step backward isn’t a bad thing at all!
Now excuse me, I best get back to harvest my radishes.
