• Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin merges Soulslike and open-world action, exploring Japan's Edo period with a fresh approach devoid of supernatural elements.
• Similarly, Like a Dragon: Ishin! revisits the same historical era, infusing real-world events with the drama typical of the Yakuza series.

Both games capture the Bakumatsu period's significance when Japan transitioned from isolation to engaging with the West, ultimately leading to the Meiji Restoration. While Like a Dragon: Ishin! focuses on individual narratives, Rise of the Ronin adopts a broader lens, emphasizing the era's impact on Japan as a whole.

• Exploring Personal Drama in Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Like a Dragon: Ishin! intertwines historical accuracy with the melodrama characteristic of the Yakuza series, offering players a humanized perspective on pivotal historical figures.

• Rise of the Ronin's Macro View of History

Contrasting with Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Rise of the Ronin positions players as observers rather than central figures, highlighting the broader societal impacts of the era's upheavals.