Ishin no Arashi Shippuu Ryoumaden cover
Ishin no Arashi (維新の嵐, Translation: Storm of Reformation) is the first entry of Koei's Rekoeition series, a set of simulation titles which incorporate role-playing game elements. It was first released by Koei in 1988 for the PC-9801. So far the games remain in Japan and have not been localized. Ishin no Arashi's setting is the Bakumatsu.
The series's namesake alludes to the Meiji Restoration –sometimes abbreviated as "The Restoration" (維新) in Japanese, a chain of events to completely remove the shogunate and samurai society erected during the Warring States period and to restore the Emperor's influence. These events happen after the series's setting.
The iconic main theme heard in the opening credits for the series was composed by Yoko Kanno.
Overview[]
In a chaotic time, players align with Anti-Shogunate, Pro-Shogunate, or Open Country groups, each with different perspectives. The game features a historical figure with stats and political beliefs. Players can complete main objectives optionally, and time follows a day and month cycle. They aim to make their political group powerful by gaining trust and making friends with influential people. Failure to succeed before the deadline, December 30, 1876, results in losing. Multiple endings are offered for each scenario.
Games[]
- Ishin no Arashi
- Ishin no Arashi Bakumatsu Shishiden
- Ishin no Arashi Shippuu Ryoumaden
See Also[]
Image Songs[]
- Arashi no Lullaby - Ishin no Arashi
- Performed by Junko Hirotani
- Composed by Hiroshi Miyagawa
- Yoake ~Jikan no Naka de~ - Ishin no Arashi
- Performed by Puti-Tomato
- Composed by Yoko Kanno
- Tasogare ~Fuyu no Toiki~ - Ishin no Arashi
- Performed by Puti-Tomato
- Composed by Yoko Kanno
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