Like a Dragon: Ishin! launches next week on PC and consoles, but fans of the series developed by SEGA and Ryu Ga Gokotku Studio can get a taste of the game right now, thanks to a newly released demo.
The Combat Demo, which was spotted online earlier this week, is now available for download for free from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam worldwide. Unlike other demos released recently for other titles, progress won't carry over to the full release. An overview of the demo can be found below.
We hope you enjoy this small taste of the intense and over-the-top action featured in Like a Dragon: Ishin!
What if the famed hero of Japan’s restoration, Sakamoto Ryoma, had joined the era’s most infamous league of swordsmen, the Shinsengumi? Experience the answer for yourself in this historical epic.
Featuring beautiful visuals brought to life via Unreal Engine, original performances from all-stars of the series, an enhanced battle system, and brand-new narrative content, Like a Dragon: Ishin! is itself a restoration worthy of its setting!
Like a Dragon: Ishin! launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One on February 21st worldwide.
1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.
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