“Don’t be put off by its absurd name or ridiculous premise; Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii provides a sincere and heartfelt adventure that successfully marries the series’ penchant for engaging power struggles with high‑octane swashbuckling action.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fast varied combat
- Huge island world
- Plenty mini‑games
- Strong humorous narrative
- Tons of variety
- Building up your crew
Points of Contention
- Uneven difficulty spikes
- Jarring sword‑based ship fights
- Navigating the seas can be a slog
- Performance dips
- Dull story
- Glacial pacing
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics“Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a big, incredibly fun game that hits all the goofy notes that make the series terrific.”
“There is currently no better video game series to be a fan of than Sega’s Like a Dragon, formerly known (and still colloquially known to my friends and I) as Yakuza in the west.”
“Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is fun bottle episode that's a bit too invested in its schtick.”
