There are plenty of Samurai games out there, but only one lets you get in a bare-knuckle brawl with your arch-nemesis in an unclothed sauna, or play Texas Hold’em followed by some chicken racing. That game is Like a Dragon: Ishin, a historically-based epic that isn’t afraid to delve into the weird and wacky. Ishin is a spinoff of the wildly popular Yakuza series, which fascinatingly casts its iconic characters as real historical figures. It’s a must-play for anyone who’s a fan of historical period pieces, Samurai drama, or even just solid action games. Even better, it’s currently free with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, so you should jump on it quickly.
Like a Dragon: Ishin takes place in Japan in the 1960s, during what was known as the Bakumatsu era. This was a period where Japan was experiencing great turmoil after the arrival of Western ships, as different sects of the country pushed for modernization and tradition.
