Kiryu but kills people

Every single Yakuza and Like A Dragon game is great, This one is no different.

Ishin might not be the most beloved RGG game, but I found myself quickly immersed in the setting and I really enjoyed the weapon-based combat styles (and brawler... which I did not really care for/about). The story really pulled me in - it's a tight, climactic drama set during a very interesting period of Japanese history, with Yakuza characters playing the roles of famous historical figures. I grew to really like the cast - and they are notably different from their Yakuza counterparts, even if they're usually still... similar? It's kind of confusing to explain - and the final chapter makes sure that those relationships you've built pay off in a satisfying way. Ishin is also pretty easy on normal, probably more so than other Yakuza entries, so at worst, you can breeze through and see all the cool story beats and cutscenes. 7/10, ish?