No Bakumatsu-era game is complete without cameos from famous historical figures, and Like A Dragon: Ishin is no different. In fact, the entire game is based on this, as the protagonist Sakamoto Ryoma and the Shinsengumi he joins feature prominently in Japanese history and historical works. In Like A Dragon: Ishin, Ryoma will face Izo Okada and Yoshinobu Tokugawa. (Thanks, 4Gamer!)
Ryoma won’t be the only Bakumatsu-era samurai capable of performing special moves. The main enemies will also be able to perform powerful attacks. Ryoma will not only have to stay vigilant, but he will have to improve his techniques and equipment to the best of his abilities if he is to survive these encounters.
Izo Okada, who was a notable assassin during the Bakumatsu era, can create a tornado with his sword in Like a Dragon: Ishin. This tornado can also inflict poison damage on Ryoma. When poisoned, Ryoma will not only take damage after set periods of time, but will also be unable to run. Luckily, Izo changes position before setting off the tornado, giving Ryoma time to prepare.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa was the last shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate and in Like A Dragon: Ishin he can shoot fire. His special move requires him to fire a beam of fire right in front of him. If Ryoma takes him head-on, he can inflict a burn on him. You can’t block this either, which means Ryoma will have to dodge to the side to avoid it.
Like a Dragon: Ishin will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X and Windows PC on February 21, 2023.