Like a Dragon: Ishin! - Before You Buy

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  • Like a Dragon: Ishin! (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One) is the latest game in the long running series to finally come to western territories. How is it? Let's talk.
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  • @cheefapollo
    @cheefapollo ปีที่แล้ว +1288

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      @LS-rp6yq ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @fondue4kill
    @fondue4kill ปีที่แล้ว +735

    Really interesting watching someone who loves the games and is pointing out each character and their original name and what game they were from. Also Majima is the best

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  ปีที่แล้ว +48

      🤝👍🏼

    • @Saihamaru
      @Saihamaru ปีที่แล้ว +12

      too bad no goromi-chan

    • @krakesh5915
      @krakesh5915 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Kiryu chaaaaaaaannnnnnn

    • @everyonelovesmajima
      @everyonelovesmajima ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks.

    • @hehhehheh4588
      @hehhehheh4588 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If Majima doesn't run a brothel mini-game, I will be disappointed.

  • @James-gj8rn
    @James-gj8rn ปีที่แล้ว +347

    As a huge fan of the series (it's my favourite game series of all time) i'm so glad Like A Dragon Ishin has seen a release in the UK), it's so cool seeing Hideo Nakano, Hitoshi Ozawa and Riki Takeuchi's likeness' and voice still being used here too, lastly i just hope this leads to a Like A Dragon Kenzan remake too :)

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  ปีที่แล้ว +24

      👌👍🏼

    • @loristhomas1629
      @loristhomas1629 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      RGG already confirmed that if Ishin sell well (and I really hope it does), Kenzan will be next!!

    • @James-gj8rn
      @James-gj8rn ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@loristhomas1629 yeah i heard that too and i don't need it. i definitely don't need it, i don't need it, I NEED IT!

    • @RollingForThoma
      @RollingForThoma ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And even tho the west can still play Yakuza dead souls, I still want it on PS4 or 5

    • @TheCosta5000
      @TheCosta5000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah yakuza games are awesome. Can't wait for this.

  • @purikanbamroongsuk8890
    @purikanbamroongsuk8890 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I really like how you go through newcomer aspect. A long running series can sometimes be daunting for newcomers to jump in and that aspect alone might turn them away! Great job!

    • @sonnyking1218
      @sonnyking1218 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was like that before, what made me started to play the Yakuza series was Judgment. After playing Judgment and Lost Judgment, it got me curious to play Yakuza series as it is somehow connected. And the rest is history, played every Yakuza starting from 0 to 7 like a dragon. I hope they still continue the modern series although I get that maybe this is just something new and fresh for fans.

  • @MichaelBrown101
    @MichaelBrown101 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jake, I love you dude. Been watching you since PMI in 2010-2011. You, Eric, and Mike. I found you guys when you three were talking about The Amazing Spider-Man swinging footage that leaked online. Like 11-12 years ago now. I’ve been around ever since. Thanks for the years of entertainment. Feel like I’ve grown up with you guys.

  • @EricAntiHero
    @EricAntiHero ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You guys are the reason I started playing the RGG games. They’ve now become, probably, my favorite game series. So, THANK YOU!

  • @AnimeWins
    @AnimeWins ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just pre-ordered this on Steam, can't wait to play it right after finishing up Xenoblade 2, such a massive fan of Yakuza/Like a dragon games : D

  • @stevenbridges5981
    @stevenbridges5981 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It's a small thing, but I like the skill tree design from Yakuza 0 coming back.
    If I were to recommend the series, I say don't skip 3, 4, and 5. 3 Is a novel adventure with a lot of heart. 4 has a great story, introduces Taiga and has the most awkward moment in the whole series, and 5 is just a beast of a game with the most playable characters.
    In short, play them all!

    • @boneflayer3954
      @boneflayer3954 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just play them on easy to get through the story faster. 3 has especially spongy enemies.

    • @SpiiderVK
      @SpiiderVK ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@boneflayer3954 I recently finished 3 and honestly, I enjoyed the game a lot, this game kinda taught me to stop spamming attacks with big enemies or bosses and dodge more attacks, also I managed to get every Revelations moves and finished 43 substories before the final mission, I had a good time (except with Joji, the man was abusing that parry stance) A solid 8/10 imo

    • @generalhenrystickmin
      @generalhenrystickmin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SpiiderVK fr

  • @firstnamelastname4331
    @firstnamelastname4331 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I played my first Yakuza game about two months ago. It was Yakuza 6 and immediately i fell in love with the characters and the writing. It made me realize how starved I was for a fun character driven story rather than hollow spectacle. I might have to get this now.

    • @ripdito
      @ripdito ปีที่แล้ว +7

      zero is really good

    • @speedracer2please
      @speedracer2please ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh man, 6 is probably the hardest to enjoy on its own, if you enjoyed that then you're going to LOVE 0 and Ishin

    • @DragonD_Dojima
      @DragonD_Dojima ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You havent seen the best yakuza has to offer yet. imo the peak yakuza games are 0, 7, Lost judgment. The other ones are great too.

    • @kevinc.cucumber3697
      @kevinc.cucumber3697 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      0 is best in the series

    • @jhondavidtabunan6581
      @jhondavidtabunan6581 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How could u enjoy when u skipped a lot of games

  • @yopreo
    @yopreo ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I won’t even buy a game anymore until I watch the “before you buy” you guys are so accurate and consistent we all appreciate you❤️

  • @designate_om
    @designate_om ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played through 0-3 a while ago and needed a break, started 4 maybe a month ago but got a little too obsessed with the mahjong and only made it through akiyama and saejima's parts before feeling the burnout a bit again. so i decided I'd give this one a try as a bit of a break from kamurocho, and so far I am thoroughly into it. I also think it's making me kinda excited to get back to 4 and the main series in general when I'm done here, I guess I just really needed a change of pace and a bit of the zero/kiwami-style gameplay loop again

  • @tokunboayodele1599
    @tokunboayodele1599 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Kudos to Jake … dude puts so much efforts in this narratives and game videos 👌💯

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      🤝

    • @tokunboayodele1599
      @tokunboayodele1599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gameranxTV 💯

    • @cyrnoz1803
      @cyrnoz1803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Japuckle It's not

    • @tokunboayodele1599
      @tokunboayodele1599 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cyrnoz1803 you really have the time to reply him.. just ignore … lol

    • @cyrnoz1803
      @cyrnoz1803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tokunboayodele1599 It's 2am, and I can't sleep.

  • @nerotheweirdo4755
    @nerotheweirdo4755 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Majima is still Majima" That's all I needed to hear

  • @dinsdag6juli2010
    @dinsdag6juli2010 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started with Kiwami (then K2, 3-5, Zero and 6) and I feel like the rest of the games added more to Zero then the other way around. There's a lot of stuff that will fly right over your head in the substories, and frankly, starting of with the peak of the series means you can only go down.

  • @dankyei
    @dankyei ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These reviews have actually helped me to make a decision on whether to buy a game or not in the past. Love this formula and I hope that more developers give you more early review copies! Also will you be doing an Atomic Heart BYB?

  • @sugreev2001
    @sugreev2001 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can’t wait to play this. I’m a huge fan of the franchise and of RGG, in general. In my opinion, they also did Turn-Based combat really well, but my favorite remains the beat-em-up RPG style which is extremely unique to the series. Loved Lost Judgement too and looking forward to how the new engine works in this one.

  • @lavayuki
    @lavayuki ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the whole Bakumatsu, Shinsengumi and Edo settings of Japan from games like Hakuouki and the Rurouni Kenshin movies, so this game looks awesome. I have not played a Yakuza game, but still want to get this.

  • @ShamanWolves
    @ShamanWolves ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was so stoked to hear that they were bringing this game to the west! After getting into the Yakuza series, I wanted to play everyone there was to offer (can't say I liked 3 that much though). As far as a starting point go, Yakuza 0 is definitely my go to. This is a great spin-off/palette cleanser but, if you're looking to get into the mainline story, definitely start there.

    • @exodore2000
      @exodore2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      I own all of them but I just finished 3 and I had played some of 4 on ps streaming service but never finished it so I have to start over now from the beginning.

    • @sonnyking1218
      @sonnyking1218 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know about the main storyline but I feel as if it would be a drag to continue something as Kiryu, he is probably old right now and all aspect from his story line has been explored. Ichiban's story seems like a one and done. What I feel that can have continuation is the judgment series. So I will not be surprise if this becomes the new basis and direction for the series and not just a spin-off. The origins of Yakuza started around the Edo period or the Tokugawa period after the sengoku war and these guys were samurai before becoming gangsters, so they might be starting from that.

  • @KaiM919
    @KaiM919 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the good review as always. Would you be doing one for Octopath Travelers 2?

  • @tiago9819
    @tiago9819 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Finally a reviewer that get's what the Yakuza series is about. There's too much confusion or people don't understanding the series or trying to compare with other games.

    • @dibblidyy
      @dibblidyy ปีที่แล้ว +32

      "Japanese GTA" grinds my gears so hard.

    • @creativename6126
      @creativename6126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the guy IGN has fucking hates the series and I don’t know why they keep making him do the reviews

  • @shakursteadman8169
    @shakursteadman8169 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Before you buy ishin BUY ISHIN😎

    • @NoLieIm51
      @NoLieIm51 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s the right answer sadly they didn’t mention it in the video

    • @damiancrowley569
      @damiancrowley569 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, they need to take all my money and hundreds of my hours

    • @jackjohn8019
      @jackjohn8019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I want to get a PS4 and PS5 copy of Iszin!

    • @austinmonty5536
      @austinmonty5536 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@damiancrowley569 ha why do people want to be broke? Like it isn’t that good of a game. Me honestly I’m tired of paying 70 dollars a game even tho I just did again for dead island 2

    • @SandwichGlitch
      @SandwichGlitch ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@austinmonty5536don't be disrespectful to Ishin 😢

  • @keith7261
    @keith7261 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This game is great from the little I’ve played so far, but the one thing I hope gets an update is the photo mode. This game is beautiful, and I really hope they add more features to photo editing, such as filter intensity, focal point adjustments, and lighting. It’s just a minor gripe I have, but if it doesn’t get updated I’m fine because this game is really fun.

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏼

    • @mrwhocares3931
      @mrwhocares3931 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liar were u get it

    • @keith7261
      @keith7261 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrwhocares3931 preordered deluxe.

    • @RussellRay246
      @RussellRay246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who in the world cares about that? Tf

    • @ridleythestrange
      @ridleythestrange ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I wish ny samurai could pull out his smartphone to take a selfie.

  • @TechNoirJapan
    @TechNoirJapan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review and the Kiwami remastered games were fantastic. Though Jake, can you do a comparison of the original Ishin and the new version, I am curious to know what things got censored and or removed, as with the Kiwami games, some things and jokes were altered and some side quests such as host clubs were removed from the Kiwami games, some hostess actress were also replaced too, good to know the differences.

  • @shadowgaming2757
    @shadowgaming2757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to you guys and your videos, I don't have any problems in choosing the games to buy and checking out the comments in steam anymore. thank you thank you thank you.

  • @bridgesbane7032
    @bridgesbane7032 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    0 is a great starting point. I started on it 4 months ago and I'm on Yakuza 3 remastered now. Fully intending to go all the way. They have made me a lifelong fan with how charming, goofy, and fun the games can be. Highly recommend if you don't mind the occasional jank.

    • @burningknuckle26
      @burningknuckle26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun. It's a good journey. When you start the judgement games it will be😮

  • @ommiocelly2763
    @ommiocelly2763 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This really brings me memories of Way Of The Samurai series. I'm excited for this!

  • @Boskimiszcz007
    @Boskimiszcz007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as always, Jake!
    Regarding the recommendation for people new to the series that you've asked for at the end: I'm what you've called a die hard fan since I've played all of the games at least once and some for few times. I would definitely recommed to start with 0, this one seems like a joy for fans, since they may encounter a lot of characters that they've met along the way in different parts of the series. However, if someone is like a classic samurai-period Japan fan, this might also be a good entry point, just to fall in love with the serious-goofy vibe of the game.

  • @ESPLTD782
    @ESPLTD782 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was absolutely addicted to the RC car mini game and the one with majima where you owned a club. Those made the games for me. Plus side quests

  • @wazaleey8278
    @wazaleey8278 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I played Yakuza 7 and that was my first Yakuza game. It wasn't a bad game to start off with but i really wished that I played 0 before so I would know how important some of the side characters are and some of the MCs but that didn't ruin the game for me it was really fun and probably one of the first big JRPGS I've ever played through/finished and it's probably one of my favorite games of all time

  • @drags3840
    @drags3840 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is easily the #1 game review channel on TH-cam by far.

  • @LurizanFian
    @LurizanFian ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey gameranx
    Nice review
    Can you give comment about this unreal engine compare with the previous dragon engine?

  • @Warrickomega
    @Warrickomega ปีที่แล้ว

    7:25 PM local time, Feb 20th.. waiting for Ishin to complete release on Steam and looking forward to when it does. Thank you for the review, and I am looking forward to sinking my teeth into another RGG game.

  • @MrRyanwojcik
    @MrRyanwojcik ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Yakuza series as a whole is incredible! Got into the series around the time Yakuza 0 released and never looked back, own every Yakuza game that has been released in the west ever since 🔥If you’ve never played any of the series do yourself a favour and play, just wacky fun video games, not enough out there 👌

    • @luislongoria6621
      @luislongoria6621 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Been trying to get back in but I got confused about the party combat addition and now I see there are 2 Like a Dragon games on the ps store header where everything else used to be COD or Fortnite

  • @blueassassian9911
    @blueassassian9911 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I pre-ordered this game at Gamestop, I can't wait for the official release. You're videos always help me decide which are some good games I would enjoy, and this video made me even more excited for the "official" release.
    I always recommend people start at 0 and play through them in order. I started with 7 and regret it, since I knew some things I felt I shouldn't of. But I'm also glad I started with 7 because it got me into the series, love these games so much!

    • @swampssa
      @swampssa ปีที่แล้ว +6

      1. Don’t pre order games it’s pointless.
      2. GameStop?
      Bad choices

    • @ErikArsenal
      @ErikArsenal ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@swampssa 1 let him live his life
      2 stop caring about other ppls lives so much

    • @LoneWolfe_XX
      @LoneWolfe_XX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ErikArsenal 1.) stop being addicts to buying every game before release
      2.) you guys the reason games declining now buy buying these boring repetitive games that keep coming out( not saying Isshin a bad game)

  • @alternativecrinkz4873
    @alternativecrinkz4873 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you guys reviewed this... I thought you were gonna skip it out since it wasn't included in your videos of most anticipated games for 2023.

  • @unaturalight3700
    @unaturalight3700 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I’m gonna pick this one up. I really enjoyed Yakuza: Like a Dragon when it released over here a few years ago. It got me into the base series as a whole and these games hold a special place in my heart. They’re just good old fashioned video games!!

  • @oxycoded7947
    @oxycoded7947 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Played every single yakuza to completion even the 2 judgements, this is the only game I’ve been looking forward to besides starfield, jake ballidino you have brought a tear to my eye, I’m in a fucked up position in life rn and who would’ve thought a game and a review nonetheless would’ve been a light for me. Thank you brother! Can’t wait to play it

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Stay strong 💪

    • @oxycoded7947
      @oxycoded7947 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@gameranxTV yes sir😁💪🏽

    • @itrollallot9780
      @itrollallot9780 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@oxycoded7947 prayer my brotha, watch more positive things online. Stay away from social media, eat healthier, get out of the house more, even for a walk (sun light does wonders) and pray man.

    • @Gamingistherapyforme
      @Gamingistherapyforme ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Stay strong homie. It always gets better

    • @babaduk7679
      @babaduk7679 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know exactly what you mean, and I hope you get better, we can never lose hope no matter what, try to surround yourself with people that love you and also try focusing on the positive experiences in life, eliminate the negative ones as much as you can, nothing good comes from them, it's the good experiences, just seeing people doing good deeds to one another, they give me happiness and rejuvenation, and because of that I haven't yet lost faith completely in humanity, there is too much negativity, a little light of hope goes a long way, and I hope that everyone here enjoys this cool game

  • @SnackPack913
    @SnackPack913 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Honestly I like the non turn based combat yakuza games. So I’m going to pick this one up

    • @noima13
      @noima13 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cactusmalone and lets add rpg elements to a brawler/hack and slash!

  • @thatguyq4783
    @thatguyq4783 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been waiting for this game and never thought I’d play it and yet it happened. I love this game so far, I just love how much of a breath of fresh air this title is, the setting its in, familiarity yet all new.
    Definitely recommend this game. Also Judgement (my favorite) is another good introduction to Yakuza universe. It was my first game and its a little more milder with the weird zany stuff compared to other Yakuza games but it definitely still has its crazy goofy moments. The first Judgement is isolated with zero references and mentions to Yakuza that I am aware of, but the sequel to Judgement (lost judgement) has some ties with Yakuza 7.

  • @Palavon_of_Shiraz
    @Palavon_of_Shiraz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:11
    There it is. Saito's signature pose from Rurouni Kenshin.

  • @samuelmutia9608
    @samuelmutia9608 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was waiting for this. Thank yall for the hard work!

  • @MrCYPL
    @MrCYPL ปีที่แล้ว +32

    probably one of the most underrated / underheralded game series out there. For those who are looking to start, I actually recommend starting with Kiwami 1 and working your way through 6 then back to 0. Playing 0 (one of the best) last wraps up this beautiful series where you finally understand how the whole plot comes together and the sheer epic adventures the characters at the end will have together. I would do it this way if only for the final epic scene in 0 once you've played your way through the first 6 games. 7 should be last as the epicness of some of the characters will be lost upon you if you haven't played the rest of the series. With this method, you won't play one of the best games in the series until the end but it does give you something to look forward to (saving one of the best for last).

    • @truelovewontwait
      @truelovewontwait ปีที่แล้ว +2

      0 is one of the best game experience I've ever had. The story, the character, perfection.

    • @Youbite
      @Youbite 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yakuza 0 have the best Story and experience. i start with Yakuza 0, Kiwami 1, kiwami 2, yakuza 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and cant wait for Yakuza "Like a dragon Gaiden".

    • @Lukemasonmedia
      @Lukemasonmedia 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Welp I’m starting on 0 so

    • @mohammadjavadmonjezi
      @mohammadjavadmonjezi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@Lukemasonmedia you're doing the right thing, not only Kiwami 1 isn't as good of a game as others, it drops you right in the middle of everything, playing 0 first and having some context and backstory from the world/characters and being invested in the series is really what that makes you make it pass through K1, personally I most likely would've dropped the game/series if I hadn't started with 0 but now I'm a big fan

    • @meetstoopid
      @meetstoopid 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dude you have the right idea that's how I pretty much did it and it made 0 way more gratifying

  • @OneYouSendToKillTheBoogeyman
    @OneYouSendToKillTheBoogeyman ปีที่แล้ว

    Always appreciate you guys… thanks so much for your honest and non-biased reviews

  • @ericperry1861
    @ericperry1861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gameranx on the grind for February.

  • @Namewriter
    @Namewriter ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This might be the review that gets me into the Yakuza series as a whole. It looks good, what you describe doesn't have any downsides that really bother me much, and the game sounds awesome.

    • @A_Toastonawhiteplate
      @A_Toastonawhiteplate ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Judgement is also a good entry since its more like a detective game in the setting...

    • @Thomaesthetics
      @Thomaesthetics ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Please start with Yakuza 0

    • @bodhisattva-p
      @bodhisattva-p ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yakuza is a great franchise man. The newest game Lost Judgment was game of the year IMO

    • @facundoclapier
      @facundoclapier ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't wanna be a hater buf if you played, a Yakuza, you've played all Yakuza (Except Y:LAD)
      A lot of mechanics and activities are repeated along all games, hell, even some subquests are repeated. Don't get me wrong, they are good games, but at least for me, not exceptional.

    • @okami9039
      @okami9039 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@facundoclapier and? Yakuza is one of the rare few that is insanely good despite reused assets even y4 and y5 which I think are lowest points of series are awesome when I focused on story

  • @antonidas3812
    @antonidas3812 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It helps a lot to appreciate the story and setting of this game if you know and undersand that bit of Japanese history which is one of the two most well-known among Japanese people (along with Sengoku Jidai).
    In Westerm term, imagine a GTA 5 spinoff setting in Roman period. Instead of Los Santos, you have Rome, and Michael and Trevor become Brutus and Caesar.

  • @louisnguyen6610
    @louisnguyen6610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Last game I played that was similar to this was Way of the Samurai 4, last one in the series and hasn’t been picked back up. This feels like a remaster to the game and keeps the time period as well. Very interesting how this game expands on what other similar games have done

  • @TheGamesClimax
    @TheGamesClimax ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video good work .I realy like to dig into yakuza series but i find it difficult to point a starting game . Can someone plz point in which order the games should be played plz?

  • @DimeszTV
    @DimeszTV ปีที่แล้ว +4

    10 hours in so far. and this game is just so damn good. dont hesitate. just buy it 10/10

  • @jojj334Q
    @jojj334Q ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just started playing Yakuza 0. IT'S SO GOOOOOD! This is such a breath of fresh air in my backlog. I'ma get Ishin when I can, then slowly go through the series.

    • @DJCLock-hw2qb
      @DJCLock-hw2qb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s awesome

    • @jojj334Q
      @jojj334Q ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DJCLock-hw2qb it so freaking is!

  • @georgythegenesis
    @georgythegenesis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, watching these katana/pistol combos reminded me of Raidou's duology from SMT: Devil Summoner, which I hope will be remastered someday and brought to PC

  • @stevo0916
    @stevo0916 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake what did you think about the last entry Yakuza Like a Dragon?

  • @octomammoth6156
    @octomammoth6156 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just finished Yakuza Like a Dragon 65 hours on steam deck and ran perfectly at around 45 fps. Definitely going to get Ishin Like a Dragon and should run even better on the deck since it's a remake of an older game. Something to consider for people who might think the graphics aren't amazing

    • @Cravatron
      @Cravatron ปีที่แล้ว

      Not like that game at all

    • @octomammoth6156
      @octomammoth6156 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cravatron Obviously not was just making an observation about how it may run on steam deck

  • @JohnJohn-pm9wq
    @JohnJohn-pm9wq ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's also based on real history and the character you play as actually played a crucial role during that period

    • @Muxaroh
      @Muxaroh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s cool!

    • @zeroskaterz92
      @zeroskaterz92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really. It's not based on real history, just real setting. Don't want to spoil the twist.

  • @thegoldencrowbar6439
    @thegoldencrowbar6439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't buy many games on release but I pre-ordered the deluxe edition of Ishin just because of how much I love the RGG games and they absolutely nailed it, I have no regrets and i'd do it again (looking forward to Like a Dragon Gaiden and then later next year for Like a Dragon 8)

  • @mengdong1909
    @mengdong1909 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would say that on top of this one and 0, the judge eyes series may also be a good entry point. Less about the character, but more of a general feel of the entire series, the gameplay, the side quests and the minigames

    • @keith7261
      @keith7261 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I played 0, Kiwami 1 & 2 a few years ago when they were added to gamepass, but didnt pick up another RGG game until Judgment on the ps5. As someone who wasn’t completely invested to the whole Yakuza series yet, it was definitely a great point to return to the series. The Judgment games on ps5 also feel very good performance wise, so I think they are the easiest to get into for people new to the series.

  • @geecrispy9809
    @geecrispy9809 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Awesome work team! I've said it before and I'll say it again! I can always rely on quality especially with the Before you Buys. Hats off gentlemen. Long Live Gameranx!!!

  • @JhanzKun
    @JhanzKun ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I really like the idea of using other main character assets as "Actors" to cast them in another new games
    other studios should really do this too ngl, Just imagine Dante or Snake or even Cloud casting in different games which is out of their own main genre.
    That would be interesting as fk

    • @Coreisus
      @Coreisus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol. That only works with generic characters, or nonchalant, blasé, characters.
      The only one you listed that'd work is Dante. But even then, it would just cheapen his character and the DMC world to do so.

    • @AlbertoBalsalme
      @AlbertoBalsalme ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you, would love to see more of that! There are already a few example of the characters you mentionned being used in games very different from the ones they originate from. From the top of my head:
      Dante has appeared as a recruitable guest character in the 2003 JRPG Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne (tho it was DMC 2's version of Dante which I kinda hate compared to his other depictions in the series) // he is a playable character in the 1st Viewtiful Joe game (man how I'd love for Capcom to make a new VJ game or at least a solid remake/remaster of the first game!) as well as the spin-off Viewtiful Joe Red Hot Rumble // he is also playable (in his DMC3 depiction, the best one IMO) in Marvel VS Capcom 3, which remains one of my favorite fighting games ever to this day. The game also lets you fight as Trish from DMC, and the updated edition Ultimate MVC 3 added Vergil (DMC3) to the roster too! // Playstation Battle Royale featured the pretty unpopular alternate universe Dante from the 2013 'DmC' reboot as a playable character
      I know a lot less about possible cross-overs/apparitions from Snake and Cloud Strife, but one notable example is the Dissidia: Final Fantasy spin-off arena fighting games, featuring Cloud and a large roster of Final Fantasy heroes & villains from the entire series. Dissidia Duodecim (PSP) is the best game in the series, it saddens me how the most recent one on PS4 was so inferior to the 2011 PSP game. I really wanted to like the 2015 version but it just doesn't feel right compared to Duodecim, a damn shame really

    • @Devilsblood
      @Devilsblood ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@SomeShittyCoreBand you haven't played enough Metal gear. Sometimes that series doesn't take itself seriously

    • @spiceforspice3461
      @spiceforspice3461 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man you'd love From Software. Not all of their characters get reused, but there are definitely recurring characters across different settings, such as Crestfallen Warrior, Patches, and Ostrava.

    • @JhanzKun
      @JhanzKun ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spiceforspice3461 Yeah i actually played the entirety of SoulsBorne Series, It's good specially Patches being a spider in BloodBorne lmao

  • @ECCHIBANxHELLSING
    @ECCHIBANxHELLSING ปีที่แล้ว

    Finishing up lost judgement can't wait to play this

  • @SaltTheSnail248
    @SaltTheSnail248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started playing the series after having played both of the Judgement games, I started with Zero and have been working my way up, I’m about half way through 2 right now. I love this world and am more than happy to have more of it.

  • @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind
    @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The Yakuza series is a great series for those that like open world games but don't have time to play games. The world's are just big enough being more like your local county rather then some huge barren landscape so you get attached to the characters and story around you

  • @louashfield5902
    @louashfield5902 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been playing for almost a year from 0 to 6, and I can't wait to jump into Like A Dragon. There's also the Judgement spin-off I am willing to try next. I was hoping to finish all those before this one pops up. I might wait for a sale on PS Store while I finish 6, Like a Dragon and the first Judgement.

    • @Blueeyepirate
      @Blueeyepirate ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will say that like a dragon ended up being one of my favorites! But that was the first one I played of the series. After that I was hooked tho and found out they had a shit ton of yakuza games lol next came zero and sadly the rest didn’t live up to the first two lol but this one looks like it may be a contender for the best in the series.

  • @desired397
    @desired397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just listening to the sword fighting sound effects made me nostalgic for the "Way of the Samurai" games.

  • @dacronicspotgaming6104
    @dacronicspotgaming6104 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm fan of the Yakuza and like a dragon games ,as well as judgement games, so I'm looking forward to the twist and turns in this game as much as the outlandish parts in these games. Cool review

  • @jadevanzyl8369
    @jadevanzyl8369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Already preorderd like 4 weeks ago. And I still watched this good to see its getting some good vibes ign gave this a 7 crazy it deserves much higher score. I love the yakuza games I have played all of them except this on can't wait to play

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏼

    • @jw2862
      @jw2862 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you haven't played it how do you know that it deserves more than a 7 lmao

    • @jadevanzyl8369
      @jadevanzyl8369 ปีที่แล้ว

      @jw2862 because I played the demo and all yakuza games before and I now that this franchise deserves more it is under rated I'm not saying it's a 10 but it dose deserve more look at all the stuff u can do in these games not many games are like this but I do understand if it's not for everyone

    • @jw2862
      @jw2862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jadevanzyl8369 same here. The yakuza games are solid and I feel that this game will be too, but it’s hard to say what a game deserves without having played it fully for yourself. Anyway I hope you enjoy the game. I plan to pick it up soon too.

    • @jadevanzyl8369
      @jadevanzyl8369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @jw2862 thanks yeah u do have to play it and see for yourself if u like it I'm just going on passed yakuza games that I played and I've really enjoyed these games. I hope u get the game and also enjoye it. It's so much fun

  • @YourAverageGuyLight
    @YourAverageGuyLight ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We need more samurai games

  • @Hetthesamething.
    @Hetthesamething. ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this one for a while. Definitely going to pick it up. thanks for the vid

  • @eholla_2631
    @eholla_2631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad you mentioned the stiff combat. I played the demo and was kinda concerned about combat at first.

  • @dmd1598
    @dmd1598 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought the digital deluxe edition and played 8 hours and still on Chapter 4 out of 14 chapters. There's a lot of content in this game compared to something like Dead Space remake or Resident evil 4 remake

  • @busyjt
    @busyjt ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I got into the series with Yakuza 0. I spent way too much time managing the hostesses! None of the other minor games have come close for me.
    I’m looking forward to playing this one, it will be great to see familiar faces again.

    • @codenameu.arctos3747
      @codenameu.arctos3747 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That Hostess club Mini game is far and away the best one. Spent more time playing it than the main quest line

    • @Road_to_Dawn
      @Road_to_Dawn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s my favorite in the series too, and it’s done even better in Kiwami 2 IMO. Freaking love it. I’d even love a mobile version of the hostess minigame just to be able to play it during my breaks at work lol

    • @Buh_Buh_Bacon
      @Buh_Buh_Bacon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably still the best mini game yet because it was so detailed. I also did enjoy the Judgment mini games that they offered. I forgot what series was the one you had to buy real estate and had to employee staff members to make it better, but that one was also fun.

    • @darkgreenbud4207
      @darkgreenbud4207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      0 is the last game I sank a shit load of time into got over 150 hours into it easily

    • @sonnyking1218
      @sonnyking1218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The mini games are what made this series memorable for me. I agree with the hostess being the best one so far, I also like those other mini games. On the top of my head, the real estate in 7, the majima construction, the fight arena underground before it was a construction business, the detective side quest from judgment, boxing, robot engineering, and skating game in lost judgment. Lost judgment has probably the best mini games story wise, its a pain going through all of them but it was worth it.

  • @bunz_d
    @bunz_d ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn't sure if this game was "big" enough to get one of these videos, but thanks for doing it. I got some good insights!

  • @MBR_Sky
    @MBR_Sky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @JakeBaldino after years and years of watching I wanted to share this: When I was younger and in energy-drink fueled video game era I really appreciated your opinion and thought your videos were honest and fair. If you have a bias, like Kojima, you always acknowledged it early. As a gamer who doesn't have the time to play due to life, I still really value your videos for honest takes at games now that i have to be more selective with what I spend my free time on. Thank you!!

  • @tehf00n
    @tehf00n ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have literally waited 15 years for this game to get a translation. The modded rom game translations never sat right with me. What really annoys me however is it's coming at the same time as Wu-Long from Team Ninja. Another must play.

    • @Tyler_Wildman
      @Tyler_Wildman ปีที่แล้ว

      15 years?

    • @tehf00n
      @tehf00n ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tyler_Wildman yeah since the first Yakuza game I said if they did it in an Edo or Oda/Sengoku period I would play the crap out of it. Then they made the Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan game but only released it in Japanese. So I couldn't understand it. I then waited for the emulated rom version to get a custom modded translation but it was incomplete and I wasn't sure if it was accurate so I stopped playing to not ruin the experience. Then I heard they were making the PC version and I yipped like a little dog :D

  • @Godfather9814
    @Godfather9814 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m probably gonna get this after I get anno 1800 on Xbox series x! And I’m hoping you guys do a before you buy on that one too!

  • @GRGCompletionist
    @GRGCompletionist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Of course you gotta have a homestead in a game like this, this particular setting is so damn beautiful

  • @GJPGAMESvideos
    @GJPGAMESvideos ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This looks to be another great game. I really want to get into the Yakuza games. Can anyone give me a chronological order of games? I know LAD and LAD Isshin are separate stories. Thanks!

    • @lordkoss9682
      @lordkoss9682 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yakuza 0
      Yakuza Kiwami (Yakuza 1 remake)
      Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Yakuza 2 remake)
      Yakuza 3-5 (i recommend the bundle)
      Yakuza 6: The song of life
      Yakuza 7: like a dragon

  • @needThaiForexTrading
    @needThaiForexTrading ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really Good Game ,, hope Kenzan is coming too

  • @joseortizreflects
    @joseortizreflects ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truth be told, I don't know much about this series or any Japanese game but this kind of looks interesting. The homestead and the cooking elements is what sold it to me, the same reason to why I like Assassin's Creed III so much.

  • @joepowell4288
    @joepowell4288 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just got Xbox game pass on pc… I’m glad I get to get play these games before I buy!

  • @UltimateCarDrawer567
    @UltimateCarDrawer567 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This game is awesome

  • @Road_to_Dawn
    @Road_to_Dawn ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m simple. A new RGG game comes out, I buy it. This is easily one of the most consistently good series out there! I only started going through them with Kiwami a couple years ago but they quickly shot up to being one of my favorites of all time. Never thought we’d get Ishin over in the west, but here we are! Hopefully we get Kenzan soon too!

  • @michael.waddell
    @michael.waddell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I look forward to giving it a proper try. Got an hour in and since then life has been in the way of me continuing. Can't wait to sit down to an all day play.

  • @mikeyteladoo5230
    @mikeyteladoo5230 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there save data rewards for previous ryu ga gotoku games like last games?

  • @stayt2dg
    @stayt2dg ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think the best entry point for ryu ga gotoku is the Judgement series. Yakuza/Like a Dragon is a bit quirky in nature so u gotta appreciate Japanese culture a bit more to fully enjoy them. Judgement/Lost Judgement has great combat and great story execution while making the player feel invested in the private detective life.
    Nonetheless can't wait to play this. Just powering thru Hogwarts so I have enough time to experience it

    • @numberswithmeaning
      @numberswithmeaning ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly both Judgment games turned into slogs for me by the end, something about the stories just went on and on and on seemingly more than Yakuza usually does and I had to grind to finish.

  • @nipahd7154
    @nipahd7154 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OK so guys why is Majima so god damn hot😰😰

    • @nipahd7154
      @nipahd7154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Yakuza is top 10 seriese of all time

    • @TheKrista5
      @TheKrista5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Him and saejima look good to me.

  • @newbsaibot7371
    @newbsaibot7371 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve always been interested in this series, now I have a place to start. Thanks guys ❤

  • @bluegizmo84100
    @bluegizmo84100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Regarding entry points, I would say Zero, 7, or Judgement as they are the starting points for different protagonists. While it helps to have played 0-6 to get some of the context of what's happening in 7, it's not essential.

  • @kaijionline
    @kaijionline ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yippee , i love dragons

    • @kaijionline
      @kaijionline ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Update: no dragons, still cool though

  • @questingronin8510
    @questingronin8510 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The combat in this looks absolutely horrible.

  • @Animusapertus
    @Animusapertus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    can't wait to try this! I LOVED the Yakuza games, as well as the Judgement/Lost Judgement series made by, i believe, the same developers. Great stuff

  • @mikeingyu580
    @mikeingyu580 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the early access pass as well and have sunk nearly 20hrs into it and it's solely because I thrive on the side quests. This is my new favorite addition (western) to the franchise other than LaD7

  • @mr.mcnerdo
    @mr.mcnerdo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I haven’t even played the game yet, but, thanks to a Fleekazoid review, I’ve started listening to some of the songs performed by the protagonist on repeat. Iji Sakura is easily my favorite!

  • @f3ar_turtule997
    @f3ar_turtule997 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought the game last night and i had a lot of fun with it. For my first time playing a game in the series. The wild dancer style i would say is the most fun

  • @MIKUIEL
    @MIKUIEL ปีที่แล้ว

    You had me a traditional Kyoto I already bought it 30 seconds into the video the other like a dragon game with ichiban was great I had no idea a new one was releasing this year

  • @justinmckenzie3318
    @justinmckenzie3318 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an interesting setting that sega chose to putt their yakuza characters in. Im wondering where they'll take the series next, whether they are planning to do a direct sequel to 7 or if they have any other plans with another judgement game (all depends on if it sold well enough or if its story ended), I'm great either way as along as they keep putting in a lot of love and passion into these games.

  • @miaroscfala
    @miaroscfala 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just LOVE how your videos are PURE, unadulterated GAMEPLAY - bravo!

  • @rolandof7413
    @rolandof7413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yakuza like a dragon is so underrated. It's among my favorite role playing games along side final fantasy 6 and super Mario RPG. It's going to be weird going back to the beat em style again but I'm still excited. Sega consistently makes quality games worth every penny.

  • @joshdennett
    @joshdennett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played the old ishin (gifted to me as a birthday present), and i have this on pre order and it has been delivered early! if its anything like the original, everybody is in for a treat.

  • @TheGeekPunkGamer
    @TheGeekPunkGamer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Played the demo, can't wait to play the full game!

  • @heyzeushoards1405
    @heyzeushoards1405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoying the game. Happy to be back to non turn based. So much fun.
    I love this series. Last one wasn't as fun but Judgement is amazing. I still have my ps2 yakuza game. My favorite because the feel, sounds and soundtrack but the series and remakes have been so good.