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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
By Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- action-adventure game
What it is
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a single-player action adventure from Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, starring Goro Majima as an ex-yakuza who becomes a pirate after losing his memory. Shipwrecked on a Pacific island, he sets out with Noah, the boy who saved him, to find clues about his past and pursue a legendary treasure. The story moves between land and sea, with combat against criminals and modern-day pirates.
Players assemble a crew and upgrade a ship while exploring open waters and visiting hidden islands for loot. Sea encounters can turn into real-time cannon battles: maneuver around incoming fire, damage enemy ships, then board and fight their crews and captains. On land, Majima can switch between Mad Dog and Sea Dog fighting styles. The Windows release is single-player and includes Steam achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It also lists DualShock and DualSense controller support, as well as Steam Trading Cards.
What players like, and what they don't
- Land and sea combat both feature in the adventure.
- Crew assembly and ship upgrades shape sea exploration.
- Real-time cannon battles lead into boarding fights.
- Mad Dog and Sea Dog are switchable fighting styles.
- Full controller support and Steam Cloud are listed.
- Single-player only; no multiplayer is listed.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a solo, story-led adventure that combines land combat, ship exploration and crew-versus-crew fights. The listed Windows version also fits players who use a controller or Steam Cloud.
The adventure follows Majima’s search for his lost memories through ship exploration, cannon encounters and land battles. Its listed PC release is single-player, with controller support and Steam Cloud.
