Developers: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Sega
Publisher: Sega, SEGA of America
Release date: February 21, 2025
Available on: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S (reviewed on the S)
A spin off of the Like A Dragon series from RGG Studio, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place after the events in Infinite Wealth. The game places Goro Majima front and center, washed up on an island and suffering from amnesia. Goro is found by a young boy and his pet tiger cub, and a chain of events lead him to commanding his own Pirate ship. The game features plenty of action and loads of exploration and side activities, including ship battles. It’s a load of fun from start to finish, with plenty of content to keep players entertained for its 25-50 hour length.
PROS
Plenty of content and a nice length of 25-50 hours of gameplay
Choice of language for spoken dialogue
Great characters and performances
Customizable ships
Ship battles are fun to play
Can easily switch between modes of battle during physical combat
Chain hook aids in exploration
Plenty to find, with exploration feeling very rewarding
Often very funny
Great controls and visuals
CONS
Can feel repetitive for some
Occassional frame rate slow down
In all, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a joy from start to finish. The action lives up to the series high bar, and adds Pirate ship battles into the mix. There’s a good amount of customization, and taking the time to explore feels rewarding. An easy purchase to recommend. One of the best Pirate video games to date.
9/10 stars
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