Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!

Template:Spin-Off

Genre		Action-Adventure, Action-RPG, Beat'em Up, Open World
JP Version		龍が如く 維新!
Rating		CERO D (17yrs & Above)
Developer		SEGA
Publisher		SEGA
Platforms		PS3, PS4
Distribution		Blu-ray
Release		2014
Players		Single
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Official PV

Source:WikipediaJP

Yakuza Ishin aka Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! is a spin-off released for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 22, 2014. Additionally, a free app for the Playstation Vita was available as a tie-in.

Introduction

This is the latest edition in the Yakuza spin-off series since Yakuza: Dead Souls. Like the previous Yakuza Kenzan spin-off, this game is also set in historical Japan, during the Bakumatsu period.

Story

Set in the chaotic Bakumatsu period, Sakamoto Ryoma is distressed resulting from conflicting pressures and uncertainty about one's self and role in the society. Being embroiled in the middle of a Tosa coup d'etat and bent on finding the murderer who assassinated his mentor, Ryoma burrows himself with a hidden identity in the streets of Kyoto and joins the grim Shinsengumi.

Characters

Tosa Clan Sakamoto Ryōma Voice by Kuroda Takaya Born in Tosa as a samurai of the lowest ranking class; a "gōshi"(郷士). In the midst of the chaotic uprise with other young men, he became distressed over his own aims and accomplishments. However, having the best sword skill in Tosa allowed for his swordsmanship training in Edo. With high expectations from Yoshida Touyou, along with Takechi Hanpeita, the plan for the reform of the Tosa government was in progress. However, on the night before it could be carried out, an incident occurred that changed Ryōma's life immensely. Takechi Hanpeita Voice by Takahashi Katsunori A person who treated Ryōma as a brother since an early age and had deep trust in him. Like Ryōma, he also grew up with the support of Yoshida Touyou, owing to him the advanced studies he took. He was also the leader of the "Sonnō jōi" movement that won many supporters and tried to recruit Ryōma upon his return from Edo. However, after the death of Yoshida Touyou, both men had to walk their own paths. Yoshida Touyou Voice by Ishizuka Unshō A central figure both in name and reality, he was a Tosa Clan politician known as the "Sword of Yamauchi Yōdō" and was feared and considered to be a strict ruler. Apparently, he is rather a warm-hearted man with a sense of justice and also a foster parent to Ryōma and Takechi. He would take in children of the lower class who had lost their parents through discrimination and secretly supported them for many years; though this was also done for the sake of bringing up talents who would in future support the reform. Okada Izou Voiced by Nakaya Kazuhiro (To be updated) Nakaoka Shintarou Voiced by Yamaji Kazuhiro (To be updated)

Shinsengumi (To be updated)

Key Characters (To be updated)

Bakuhu(Shogunate) (To be updated)

Gameplay

Unlike previous games like Yakuza 4, where it is possible to control 4 main characters, Ishin has only one playable character; Sakamoto Ryoma(aka Hajime Saito).

Trivia

• Sakamoto Ryōma and Saitō Hajime are actual figures in historical Japan. In fact, most of the Shinsengumi featured are the actual figures of history.
• Here are some relevant articles for more historical understanding.
  • Ishin Shishi(維新志士)
  • Shinsengumi(新選組)
  • Bakumatsu Period(幕末)
  • Sonnō jōi(土佐勤王党)
• An array of guest roles featuring actors/actresses, impersonator and pro-soccer players to name a few.