Yakuza Ishin!

Yakuza Ishin!
Developer(s)	Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher(s)	Sega
Series	Yakuza
Release date(s)	JP February 22, 2014
Release type	PlayStation exclusive
Genre(s)	Action, Adventure, Hack and slash
Mode(s)	Single-player
GameID(s)	BLJM61149 (IRD), NPJB00532, NPHB00654 Demo NPJB90690
Internal resolution	1152x720
Quick links	Check Compatibility Open Issues Search Google Wikipedia Page

Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! (Japanese: 龍が如く 維新!, lit. Like a Dragon Restoration!), unofficially known as Yakuza Ishin!, is a spin-off game in the Yakuza series. Set in the chaotic Bakumatsu period (between 1853 and 1867), Sakamoto Ryōma is distressed resulting from conflicting pressures and uncertainty about one's self and role in the society. Being embroiled in the middle of a Tosa coup d'état and bent on finding the murderer who assassinated his mentor, Ryoma burrows himself with a hidden identity in the streets of Kyoto and joins the grim Shinsengumi. Despite being the second Yakuza series spin-off set in samurai era instead of modern-day Japan, this game is unrelated to Yakuza Kenzan!, which was released in 2008 on the PlayStation 3. Yakuza Kenzan! is set two centuries before Yakuza Ishin!, hence the plots are not related with each other since both games focus on different characters, the historical figures of Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) and Sakamoto Ryōma (1836-1867) respectively.

A remake, Like a Dragon: Ishin! (Japanese: 龍が如く 維新! 極, lit. Like a Dragon: Restoration! Extreme), was announced in September 2022 and was released in February 2023.

Configuration

Options that deviate from RPCS3's default settings and provide the best experience with this title are listed below.

CPU configuration

Setting	Option	Notes
SPU block size	Mega	No improvement to performance but reduces the number of SPU cache objects.

GPU configuration

Setting	Option	Notes
Framelimit	Auto	Use 60 instead if using Vblank to reach 60fps
ZCULL accuracy	Relaxed	Improves performance when paired with SPU MLAA patch.
Write color buffers	On	Optional. Reduces performance, but fixes visual issues when using Force CPU Blit

Advanced configuration

Setting	Option	Notes
Accurate GETLLAR	On	Reduces random crashing.
Sleep timers accuracy	As Host	Improves performance.
Vblank rate	120	Optional. Allows for 60fps gameplay, requires framelimiter set to 60 instead of Auto to fix menu gamespeed. Some minigames will be sped up.

Debug configuration

This tab is hidden by default. For instructions on how to enable the Debug tab in the settings window, click here.

Setting	Option	Notes
Force CPU blit emulation	On	Optional. Reduces performance but improves upscaling quality. Requires Write Color Buffers and MLAA Patch to negate the visual issues

Recommended patches

Game patches are available through the RPCS3 Patch Manager. To enable them, right-click a game in RPCS3 then select "Manage Game Patches". Game Patches are created by RPCS3's community, and can alter how a game runs. More information can be found here.

Recommendation	Patch name	Notes
Highly recommended patch	Disable SPU MLAA	Improves performance

Known Issues

Random Crashing - Issue 4489

The game currently suffers from random crashing without any log output. Enable Accurate GETLLAR to reduce the amount of crashes.

Sun / Lens Flare goes through objects - Issue 4489

The sun shines through everything.

Room with wrong colors - Issue 4489

A specific room during a story mission will show incorrect lighting, looking like a cartoon world.

Special Notes

SPU MLAA removal patch

Thanks to Whatcookie, a SPU MLAA removal patch is available for this title. Do note, it won't work at 100% resolution scale, needs to be either above or below. No visual issues were found using the patch.

Netplay testing

For the complete list of games tested with RPCN, please check the RPCN Compatibility List.

Game Version	RPCS3 Version	Connects?	Create/Join lobbies?	Match with others?	Online features working?	Requires custom servers?	Notes
	N/A	Untested	Untested	Untested	Untested	Untested