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Ryuu ga Gotoku Ishin! (2014)

Ryuu ga Gotoku Ishin! cover
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher
Sega
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Genres
Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A gritty, cinematic historical action-adventure driven by revenge and political turmoil.

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About

Ryuu ga Gotoku Ishin! is a historical action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Released exclusively in Japan in 2014 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, it is a spin-off of the Yakuza series, set during the Bakumatsu period of late Edo-era Japan (mid-1800s). The game follows Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai modeled after series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, as he becomes embroiled in political turmoil and seeks revenge for his mentor's assassination. The gameplay combines the brawler-style combat of the main Yakuza series with swordplay and gunfighting mechanics. Players can engage in the main story, participate in side activities, and explore the historical setting of Kyo (based on Kyoto).

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