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==Plot==
==Plot==
In the 19th century, a samurai named [[Sakamoto Ryōma]] takes on the identity of [[Hajime Saitō]] and infiltrates the special army for the Shogunate, the Shinsengumi, to discover who murdered his foster father, Yoshida Tōyō.
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On December 10, 1867, Sakamoto Ryōma, a samurai destined to change Japan, was assassinated. It was revealed that he was a doppelganger, as he was killed by Sakamoto Ryōma himself, going under the name Hajime Saitō.
On December 10, 1867, Sakamoto Ryōma, a samurai destined to change Japan, was assassinated. It was revealed that he was a doppelganger, as he was killed by Sakamoto Ryōma himself, going under the name Hajime Saitō.


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Saitō meets with a mysterious samurai named Nakaoka Shintarō. He was in Tosa when Yoshida Tōyō was killed. Shintarō knows that Saitō is really Sakamoto Ryōma and explains that he was a Tosa samurai who was present when Yoshida Tōyō was murdered. Ryōma is the prime suspect, but Shintarō suspects that Hanpeita Takechi was the murderer. Saitō tells Shintarō about the masked man, and the two acknowledge they are both working towards the same goal of finding Tōyō's real killer.
Saitō meets with a mysterious samurai named Nakaoka Shintarō. He was in Tosa when Yoshida Tōyō was killed. Shintarō knows that Saitō is really Sakamoto Ryōma and explains that he was a Tosa samurai who was present when Yoshida Tōyō was murdered. Ryōma is the prime suspect, but Shintarō suspects that Hanpeita Takechi was the murderer. Saitō tells Shintarō about the masked man, and the two acknowledge they are both working towards the same goal of finding Tōyō's real killer.


Saitō heads to the Shinsengumi base for his first day and is shown around the grounds by Heisuke Tōdō. Saitō learns that he has to control a unit under his command to fight against combatants to protect the people of Kyo, as well as to take care of anyone who defects from the Shinsengumi.
Saitō heads to the Shinsengumi barracks for his first day and is shown around the grounds by Heisuke Tōdō. Saitō learns that he has to control a unit under his command to fight against combatants to protect the people of Kyo, as well as to take care of anyone who defects from the Shinsengumi.


On his way back to the inn, Saitō is stopped by Susumu Yamazaki, an inspector for the Shinsengumi who is posing as a homeless man. He tells Saitō the location of Akimoto, a defector from the third division, so Saitō heads over to get him before he leaves the area.  
On his way back to the inn, Saitō is stopped by Susumu Yamazaki, an inspector for the Shinsengumi who is posing as a homeless man. He tells Saitō the location of Akimoto, a defector from the third division, so Saitō heads over to get him before he leaves the area.  
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Katsura reveals that he knows Saitō is really Sakamoto Ryōma, tells him that they are on the same side, and points him toward Isami Kondo. Kondo is the Shinsengumi chief, and as such is someone that may be the masked killer. He convinces Saitō to throw the fight, which allows Katsura to escape. However, Nagakura notices Saitō doing so. He lets the incident go as he doesn't want any more Shinsengumi captains to die. However, he warns Saitō not to do something like that again.
Katsura reveals that he knows Saitō is really Sakamoto Ryōma, tells him that they are on the same side, and points him toward Isami Kondo. Kondo is the Shinsengumi chief, and as such is someone that may be the masked killer. He convinces Saitō to throw the fight, which allows Katsura to escape. However, Nagakura notices Saitō doing so. He lets the incident go as he doesn't want any more Shinsengumi captains to die. However, he warns Saitō not to do something like that again.


At the Satsuma army base, Bafuku Navy Admiral Rintaro Katsu introduces Kichinosuke Saigō to a man claiming to be Sakamoto Ryōma. The imposter Ryōma acts as a mediary between Japanese and the British, providing the Bakufu with British weaponry. He wants to do the same with the Satsuma army.
At the Satsuma army barracks, Bafuku Navy Admiral Rintaro Katsu introduces Kichinosuke Saigō to a man claiming to be Sakamoto Ryōma. The imposter Ryōma acts as a mediary between Japanese and the British, providing the Bakufu with British weaponry. He wants to do the same with the Satsuma army.


Saitō asks around the Shinsengumi base to see if he can talk to Kondo. After getting nowhere talking to the deputy chief and other captains, he gets word that Kondo is at Asahi. Saitō fights Kondo, who claims he is the man who killed Yoshida Tōyō. However, when Saitō defeats him, he realizes he is not skilled enough to be the killer.
Saitō asks around the Shinsengumi barracks to see if he can talk to Kondo. After getting nowhere talking to the deputy chief and other captains, he gets word that Kondo is at Asahi. Saitō fights Kondo, who claims he is the man who killed Yoshida Tōyō. However, when Saitō defeats him, he realizes he is not skilled enough to be the killer.


Kondo reveals that he knows Saitō is Sakamoto Ryōma, and tries to convince him to join a movement that intends to burn down the city and rebuild it anew, with a new castle for the emperor in the west. If he joined the movement, Kondo would tell Saitō the identity of the masked killer. When he refuses, stating he is going to continue investigating on his own, Kondo allows Saitō to stay in the Shinsengumi even though the imposter Sakamoto Ryōma is the man they are hunting down. When Saitō leaves, Genzaburo Inoue reveals that he knows Saitō's real identity as well.
Kondo reveals that he knows Saitō is Sakamoto Ryōma, and tries to convince him to join a movement that intends to burn down the city and rebuild it anew, with a new castle for the emperor in the west. If he joined the movement, Kondo would tell Saitō the identity of the masked killer. When he refuses, stating he is going to continue investigating on his own, Kondo allows Saitō to stay in the Shinsengumi even though the imposter Sakamoto Ryōma is the man they are hunting down. When Saitō leaves, Genzaburo Inoue reveals that he knows Saitō's real identity as well.
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With his identity known by the chief and his true purpose to enter the Shinsengumi to look for people who use the Tennen Rishin style of martial arts known by the captains, Ryoma meets up with Nakaoka. He reveals his predicament and they are both aware that Saitō can find himself in danger with the Shinsengumi at any time.
With his identity known by the chief and his true purpose to enter the Shinsengumi to look for people who use the Tennen Rishin style of martial arts known by the captains, Ryoma meets up with Nakaoka. He reveals his predicament and they are both aware that Saitō can find himself in danger with the Shinsengumi at any time.


For the moment, Saitō decides to treat it as business as usual and goes to the Shinsengumi base. He is told that Soji Okita wants to see him. Okita tells Saitō that he wants him to be a part of a raid on the Sengoku residence. Okita believes that loyalist shishi are being harbored inside, but Saitō is wary of the plan because even the chief doesn't know about it. Okita tells Saitō that he only wants him and the division he commands to join. As Saitō is only interested in finding Tennen Rishin martial artists, Okita believes he will be able to get the glory all to himself. Reluctantly, Saitō joins Okita on the raid.
For the moment, Saitō decides to treat it as business as usual and goes to the Shinsengumi barracks. He is told that Soji Okita wants to see him. Okita tells Saitō that he wants him to be a part of a raid on the Sengoku residence. Okita believes that loyalist shishi are being harbored inside, but Saitō is wary of the plan because even the chief doesn't know about it. Okita tells Saitō that he only wants him and the division he commands to join. As Saitō is only interested in finding Tennen Rishin martial artists, Okita believes he will be able to get the glory all to himself. Reluctantly, Saitō joins Okita on the raid.


After fighting through the loyalists, Saitō reaches Sengoku. However, Sengoku and Okita reveal it was a setup as Sengoku knowingly put the loyalists in his mansion up for slaughter to become part of the Shinsengumi. However, after Sengoku revealed the plan, Okita kills Sengoku for talking too much.
After fighting through the loyalists, Saitō reaches Sengoku. However, Sengoku and Okita reveal it was a setup as Sengoku knowingly put the loyalists in his mansion up for slaughter to become part of the Shinsengumi. However, after Sengoku revealed the plan, Okita kills Sengoku for talking too much.
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Okita reveals that he was present when Kondo revealed Saitō was Ryōma and says that he lied about being the killer so that he could get the chance to fight the real Ryōma, without holding back.
Okita reveals that he was present when Kondo revealed Saitō was Ryōma and says that he lied about being the killer so that he could get the chance to fight the real Ryōma, without holding back.


When the two leave the Shinsengumi base, Oryo arrives with an urgent letter from Nakaoka.
When the two leave the Shinsengumi barracks, Oryo arrives with an urgent letter from Nakaoka. The letter states that Hanpeita Takechi, Ryōma's sworn brother, has been executed. Ryoma goes back to the inn where Nakaoka reveals that Izō Okada confessed that Takechi was behind the loyalist attacks. As a result, Takechi was sentenced to death by Okada.
The letter states that Hanpeita Takechi, Ryōma's sworn brother, has been executed. Ryoma goes back to the inn where Nakaoka reveals that Izō Okada confessed that Takechi was behind the loyalist attacks. As a result, Takechi was sentenced to death by Okada.


Distraught with the news, knowing that he was the one who got Okada taken into custody, Ryōma took off his Shinsengumi clothing and began drinking heavily. Oryo tried to get Ryōma to stop drinking, but he left the inn to drink more. After drinking in Fushimi, Ryōma was approached by a mysterious woman who invited him to her bar. Upon arriving, it is revealed that she is an associate of Kogoru Katsura.
Distraught with the news, knowing that he was the one who got Okada taken into custody, Ryōma took off his Shinsengumi haori and began drinking heavily. Oryo tried to get Ryōma to stop drinking, but he left the inn to drink more. After drinking in Fushimi, Ryōma was approached by a mysterious woman who invited him to her bar. Upon arriving, it is revealed that she is an associate of Kogoru Katsura.


Katsura tries to get Ryōma to join the Choshu Domain, but the latter states he is not interested. Upon leaving, the two witness Kichinosuke Saigō of the Satsuma Domain save a dog from being hit with rocks by punks. Katsura and Saigō begin fighting each other with their swords, but Ryōma takes their swords away and says that he is not interested in witnessing a turf battle between the Choshu and the Satsuma. He instead tells them to fight each other, as well as himself, with their fists.
Katsura tries to get Ryōma to join the Choshu Domain, but the latter states he is not interested. Upon leaving, the two witness Kichinosuke Saigō of the Satsuma Domain save a dog from being hit with rocks by punks. Katsura and Saigō begin fighting each other with their swords, but Ryōma takes their swords away and says that he is not interested in witnessing a turf battle between the Choshu and the Satsuma. He instead tells them to fight each other, as well as himself, with their fists.
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Ryōma wakes up at the inn, and Oryo reveals that Katsura and Saigō dropped him off there. She also says that the two had agreed to stop fighting and left in good spirits. Ryōma is still distraught by the news of his brother's execution and asks Oryo to stay with him through the night.
Ryōma wakes up at the inn, and Oryo reveals that Katsura and Saigō dropped him off there. She also says that the two had agreed to stop fighting and left in good spirits. Ryōma is still distraught by the news of his brother's execution and asks Oryo to stay with him through the night.


When Oryo wakes up in the morning, Ryōma is not in his futon. She goes outside of the inn looking for him, only to see him dressed in his Shinsengumi clothing. Ryōma has once again taken up the identity of Hajime Saitō and he tells Oryo that he still has work to do.
When Oryo wakes up in the morning, Ryōma is not in his futon. She goes outside of the inn looking for him, only to see him dressed in his Shinsengumi haori. Ryōma has once again taken up the identity of Hajime Saitō and he tells Oryo that he still has work to do.
 
Arriving at the Shinsengumi barracks, Ryōma learns that Genzaburo Inoue has been murdered and his body was found floating in the river.
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==Playable games==
There are gambling dens and establishments that allow you to play various minigames and gamble.
 
*Cannonball skeet shooting
*Cannonball slicing
*Chicken racing
*Chopping wood
*Cee-lo
*Cho-han
*Cooking
*Farming
*Fishing (river fishing and ocean fishing)
*Koi-koi
*Mahjong
*Nichibuza dancing
*Oicho-kabu
*Poker (Texas Hold 'em)
*Roulette
*Rock paper scissors
*Sake drinking contest
*Sensual healing static-screen shoot 'em up
*Shogi
*Singing button-based rhythm game
*Udon boiling


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Revision as of 18:04, 15 April 2023

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Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Developer Ryū ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher Sega
Platforms PS3, PS4, PS5, Windows, Xbox One, Series X/S
Released PlayStation 3
JP: February 22, 2014
PlayStation 4
JP: February 22, 2014
WW: February 21, 2023
PS5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
WW: February 21, 2023
Added to
Museum
PS4 JP: October 26, 2018

Like a Dragon: Ishin! (龍が如く 維新!, "Like a Dragon Restoration!"), is an entry in the Like a Dragon series that is a prequel to Yakuza. It was released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 22, 2014.

A remake, titled Like a Dragon: Ishin! Kiwami in Japan and as Like a Dragon: Ishin! elsewhere, will be released worldwide in 2023. This is the first time the game has been released outside of Asia.

Plot

In the 19th century, a samurai named Sakamoto Ryōma takes on the identity of Hajime Saitō and infiltrates the special army for the Shogunate, the Shinsengumi, to discover who murdered his foster father, Yoshida Tōyō.

Playable games

There are gambling dens and establishments that allow you to play various minigames and gamble.

  • Cannonball skeet shooting
  • Cannonball slicing
  • Chicken racing
  • Chopping wood
  • Cee-lo
  • Cho-han
  • Cooking
  • Farming
  • Fishing (river fishing and ocean fishing)
  • Koi-koi
  • Mahjong
  • Nichibuza dancing
  • Oicho-kabu
  • Poker (Texas Hold 'em)
  • Roulette
  • Rock paper scissors
  • Sake drinking contest
  • Sensual healing static-screen shoot 'em up
  • Shogi
  • Singing button-based rhythm game
  • Udon boiling