Xbox Game Pass adds Like a Dragon: Ishin today, giving fans a spin-off of the beloved Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise. It joins the service ahead of the addition of Like a Dragon Gaiden as a day-one Xbox Game Pass game for November, as well as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in 2024.
Like a Dragon: Ishin is a spin-off of the franchise, taking place in the Bakumatsu period of the Late Edo period (around the 1850s and 1860s). In it, players step into the shoes of Sakamoto Ryoma (whose likeness is shaped after Kiryu) as he questions the society of his land, gets involved in a Tosa coupe d'etat, seeks out who murdered his father figure, and goes undercover with the Shinsengumi, whose appearances as also modeled after Like a Dragon characters such as Majima.
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Though many may not view it as mandatory since it is a spin-off, it's still a solid Like a Dragon title any fan should consider checking out—especially for those who have an Xbox Game Pass subscription. After all, the game has solid reviews on top of honoring its franchise legacy. According to review aggregate site OpenCritic, its Top Critic Average is 81 with 86% of critics recommending it, bringing the title to a "Strong" rating. In our Like a Dragon: Ishin review, we wrote that it "is a joy to play for many reasons. It has a compelling story dealing with revenge and identity, combat that is incredibly satisfying despite being a bit dated, and a setting filled with many fun activities."
Of course, Xbox Game Pass is constantly adding new games, and it recently revealed what fans can expect later this month. Alongside previously confirmed games such as Cities Skylines 2, Jusant, and Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, Xbox Game Pass is also adding Dead Space Remake on October 26 as well as a few other titles. Notably, Dead Space Remake is a big get for the service, as it was instantly beloved and is perfect for the Halloween season.
Those who have PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass are getting a double dipping of Halloween treats this year too. PS Plus Extra and Premium will add a lot of horror or Halloween-adjacent games this month, while it's interesting that the PS Plus free games include Callisto Protocol, a title that serves as a spiritual successor to Dead Space.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers get a handful of games every month.