Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Pros

• As a bonus, if you're like me and can't afford to upgrade, this game runs very well on last-gen hardware. On my 1060 on the medium preset and FSR set to Quaility I get a buttery smooth 60fps.
• This is the type of wacky unhinged storytelling I'm here for.
• I just played the demo, and as soon as I summoned a horde of ghost sharks by playing a violin in the basic combat tutorial, i was sold.
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an enjoyable game that not only captivates Yakuza fans but also has the potential to fill the gap for pirate-themed games in the industry.
• The setting with Majima in the lead role works extremely well, the battles on the high seas are super satisfying and only the story is somewhat inferior to its direct predecessor. Nevertheless, this spin-off is the best pirate game of ou...

Cons

• alternates heavy doses of madness, a charismatic protagonist and fast-paced, satisfying gameplay with bare-bones naval exploration and heavy recycling of activities and situations, nevertheless managing to deliver a worthwhile experienc
• though limited to two fighting styles and a sometimes uncooperative camera, its compact playtime, lower price, and classic beat-‘em-up action make it a wild, worthwhile ride for Like a Dragon fans.
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii alternates heavy doses of madness, a charismatic protagonist and fast-paced, satisfying gameplay with bare-bones naval exploration and heavy recycling of activities and situations, nevertheless mana...
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an okay spin-off of the Yakuza series. The story is fine, but the biggest issue is that it doesn't really feel inventive.
• The familiar combat system is even faster and wackier with new weapons and magic attacks. The uneven pacing and fluctuating graphical quality do not prevent me from recommending the game to all pirate and Yakuza fans.