![]() When his adoptive father is assassinated, he goes undercover as a member of the Shinsegumi using the name Saito Hajime in order to find out the truth of his father's death. In the game, Sakamoto Ryoma is affiliated with the faction being from the Ishin Shishi-controlled region of Tosa on the southern coast of Japan's Shikoku island. The shogunate employed the elite Shinsegumi police force as a means to quell the growing opposition of the Ishin Shishi, leading to the events of Like a Dragon: Ishin. ![]() In opposition to the shogunate was a faction of imperial loyalists called the Ishin Shishi, who sought to overthrow the military dictatorship and restore Japan's rightful emperor to the throne. During this time, Japan was ruled by the feudal Tokugawa shogunate which was known for its isolationist foreign policy and militaristic control of the country through daimyo warlords and the samurai. Like a Dragon: Ishin takes place during the infamous Bakumatsu period of Japan's history, set between 1853-1867 as part of the late Edo period. RELATED: Like a Dragon: Ishin! Could Lead to a Yakuza: Dead Souls Remake Next Understanding Like a Dragon: Ishin's Place on the Timeline Like a Dragon: Ishin's over-the-top combat may not be totally historically accurate, but highlights the fictionalized version of real historical events the game is based on. As a ronin-a masterless samurai-Ryoma is able to fight using a sword, a gun, a combination of the two, and his fists to battle foes and work his way up the ladder of the Shinsengumi. Originally released exclusively in Japan for the PS3 and PS4 in 2014, Like a Dragon: Ishin aims to retain the feel of modern games in the series while offering players new combat styles to better suit the time period of the game. While some players will recognize familiar faces among the game's cast they won't be taking control of series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, but rather swordsman Sakamoto Ryoma as he navigates the inner workings of the Shinsengumi police force. In a departure from the rest of the Yakuza series, Like a Dragon: Ishi n transports players back a century in Japan's history to the late Edo Period, a time filled with political turmoil and country-wide upheaval. ![]() Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming Like a Dragon: Ishin marks the first time audiences outside of Japan will get the chance to play this spin-off title.
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