| 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, NPJB00532 Demo NPJB90690 |
| Quick links | Check Compatibility Open Issues Search Google Wikipedia Page |
Yakuza Ishin! (Japanese: 龍が如く 維新!, lit. Like a Dragon Restoration!) 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.
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. |
Advanced configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate GETLLAR | On | Reduces random crashing. |
| Sleep timers accuracy | As Host | 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.
Incorrectly rendered shadows - Issue 4489
The shadows are rendered with a grid pattern, it's easily spotted with a 20/20 vision, alternatively if the game is upscaled they'll become obvious.
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.