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Brad Pitt's character from Snatch inspired the localization team of the Yakuza game to translate the local Tosa dialect for American audiences.
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Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a 19th-century historical fiction spinoff of the Yakuza series, set in Japan during a time of crisis.
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The game features real historical figures and recasts modern characters into historical roles.
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The localization team aimed to keep the voices of the characters familiar and not distort their personalities.
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The game includes modern series staples like karaoke and introduces Trooper Cards to enhance combat.
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The combat system in Ishin is based on a pre-Yakuza 0 system and may feel stale compared to later games in the series.
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The team came up with creative names for the English version of the Trooper Cards, such as "Karaage" for the chicken Trooper Card.
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The Sega of America localization team strives for constant innovation and bridging the gap between Japanese and Western languages.
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The Yakuza franchise will continue to evolve while respecting the core elements that fans love.
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