LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA IN HAWAII REVIEW
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii delivers a Majima-centric adventure with over-the-top pirate flair and a likeable cast of characters. I can confidently say this instalment provides the best combat in the series, with Twisted Metal-style ocean battles and exhilarating hand-to-hand combat. Despite some forgettable villains and slow ship-based exploration, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is genuinely fun and makes me crave more Majima games in the future.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a perfect entry point for new players, but long-time fans will appreciate this instalment even more. Even if you have never played a Yakuza or Like a Dragon game, this is a riveting pirate experience that reiterates that video games are sorely lacking swashbuckling adventures.
PROS
Lovable cast of characters
Quirky and fun substories
Exhilarating hand-to-hand combat
Twisted Metal combat on the high seas
CONS
Forgettable villains
Ship exploration is very slow
