Tosa

Getting at least the score indicated will result in 3 stars and a prize being given. Unlike the cannon training however, the unique prize can only be won once, and will be replaced by a scarecrow carving thereafter. "Like a Dragon Restoration!") is an action-adventure/beat-'em-up game released for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on February 22, 2014. The game was developed and published by SEGA as a spin-off to the Yakuza series. The PS4 version was a launch title for the system in Japan, making it the first game in the series to release for the eighth generation.

Ryoma is unable to block weapon attacks while using this style, though is able to parry and counter with the right timing. Stored weapons (such as spears, muskets, cannons, clubs, greatswords, etc.) can also be used in this style. Ishin features four different fighting styles, similar to subsequent entriesYakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami.

The game is the series' second historical spin-off of Ryū ga Gotoku Kenzan. Players can once again walk in the geta of Sakamoto Ryoma aka Hajime Saito as they fulfill their destiny - Samurai style. Ishin featured four different fighting styles that players could change between during battle, a mechanic that was adopted for later Yakuza titles such as Yakuza 0 and Kiwami.

Just like Kenzan, Ishin also only came out in Japan, with Western players able to buy an imported copy to experience it for themselves on either platform, due to the PS4 being region-free as well. While Sega initially stated they had no plans to export the title, they revealed in August 2019 that a localization is under consideration. Whether they follow through with this or if it was just a thought has not been established yet, however, so take the claim as you will.

As well as being able to upgrade weapons and armour in the regular way, special abilities can also be added. By sacrificing the piece of equipment with the desired ability, it can be added into an "empty" slot onto another. Empty slots can be added by improving the status of a piece of equipment. This involves using a hammer to hit the equipment at the right time. Improving the status of a piece of equipment adds more empty slots for special abilities.

Under the name Saito Hajime, he infiltrates and joins the 龍が如く維新 Shinsengumi, a police force organized by the government at the time, in order to get to the bottom of his predicament. This game was the first to feature the series' new protagonist,Ichiban Kasuga, however, Kiryu does feature in his own story chapter. Other Yakuza favorites also appear within various story chapters in the game.

Depending on the current status of the weapon, different hammers are required. The basic stats of a piece of equipment can also be improved by "Tempering." This requires certain powders and a hammer be used. If the player hits the hammer when the gold icon is highlighted, the piece of equipment will receive the maximum status boost, with less enhancements for silver and bronze respectively. Finally, the player can create custom bullets, which have various effects. The blacksmith has a level, which improves every time the player upgrades a piece of equipment.

As well as the blacksmith, there is also a man who sits next to the river in Mukurogai who is able to create "enchanted" weapons. Interacting with him will show you a list of base weapons that can be enchanted. Note that as well as having the requisite weapon and items, you must also have the base weapon equipped for him to enchant it. Enchanted weapons have a vampire ability, giving the player health when attacking others. Pistolstyle is meant to deal damage at a distance, utilizing rapid-fire shooting and special bullets with varying effects. Hand-to-Hand style is similar to Kiryu's typical Dragon style, allowing Ryoma to fight barehanded and pick up objects to use as weapons.

Movements are displayed on the screen, and the player must press the right button when it becomes highlighted in sequence. There is a gambling den in the game, which features Poker, Koi-Koi, Cho-Han , Ochio Kabu, and Cee-Lo. The player selects a position near to the silhouette of a fish and presses circle to cast off.

In 1866, after finishing sword training in Edo, Sakamoto Ryōma returns to his hometown in Tosa. (translates to "Like a Dragon Restoration!"; unofficially known by fans as Yakuza Ishin) is the second samurai-based Spin-Off of the Yakuza series. It was released on February 22, 2014, for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.