The best pirate game since Black Flag - journalists are excited about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a month away from release and the gaming media has published their final previews.

Here's What We Know

The plot of the game may seem a bit strange, as charismatic one-eyed Goro Majima after the events of the previous parts lost his memory, left his native Japan and as a pirate gets into a lot of adventures in Hawaii.

The story of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is set in the present day, but the style and atmosphere echo elements of the XV-XVI centuries (sailing ships, characteristic costumes, fights with cold weapons), which gives the game even more eccentricity.

Journalists who have seen Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii are delighted with the game and note that the slightly crazy plot is not only not harmful to the game, but also goes in its favour, as it was not conceived as a serious work and was created solely for fun.

Ryu Ga Gotoku studio did a great job and created a great action game with exciting mechanics and excellent combat system. Many journalists believe that the novelty has all chances to become not only one of the most exciting games of the series, but also the best pirate game since Assassinʼs Creed IV: Black Flag.

The game constantly generates unusual funny situations, and wide gameplay opportunities are offered to use both in fights with weak enemies and bosses, the victory over which will not come easily.

Sea battles are not inferior to land battles in terms of spectacle and fascination, they remind Black Flag, but Japanese developers did not copy the game of French colleagues, but invented their own mechanics.

In addition to the main story and additional tasks, players will have access to a huge number of activities, including traditional for the series mini-games - karaoke, Dragon Kart, maps, cooking mini-game, parties and more.

Journalists have no doubt that gamers will love Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii!

When We Can Expect It

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be released on 20 February 2025 on MS, PlayStation and Xbox.

Source: IGN, Mirror Gaming, Push Square