The battles in Like A Dragon: Ishin are an integral part of the gameplay, as the player can choose between four different fighting styles.
Each style has its own unique skill tree and requires careful balancing between the fighting styles to gain experience points and skills.
Different Fighting Styles for Different Situations
The four fighting styles (Brawler, Swordsman, Archer, and Wild Dancer) are not universally applicable and will perform differently in different situations. Switching between styles during battle is necessary to choose the best style for the situation at hand.
The Skill Tree
Each fighting style has its own skill tree that unlocks stat improvements and new attacks. Some of the skills are locked and must be learned by training at special training camps.
The Trooper Card System
The Trooper Card System is an addition to the battles and unlocks in Chapter 5. The system provides passive and active bonuses that are present during battle. The rarity of the cards determines the strength of the active bonuses they provide. Equipping the best cards for each fighting style is essential to success in battle.
Yakuza: Ishin is a game that puts the battles front and center and allows the player to customize their skills and fighting style settings. Wise choices of fighting styles, skill trees, and the Trooper Card System are the key to success.
