Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes you on a new Majima adventure in the tropical seas of Hawaii. With an exotic setting and two unique battle styles, this game promises exciting action typical of the Yakuza world. Let's take a closer look at the exciting features that await you, from battle styles to thrilling sea adventures!
Majima's Unique Battle Style
In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, you can switch between two Battle Styles, namely Mad Dog Style and Sea Dog Style.
Mad Dog Style
This fighting style is famous for its speed and combines punches, kicks, and knife slashes. With aerial combos, Majima can launch enemies into the air and strike them with a spectacular barrage of attacks.
When the Madness Gauge is filled, Majima can summon a doppelganger that helps in battle. Heat Actions in Mad Dog Style also allows Majima to perform deadly attacks by utilizing weapons or objects around him.
Sea Dog Style
In this fighting style, Majima carries a pair of cutlass and three sidearms. Sea Dog Style allows Majima to slaughter his enemies in large numbers with the cutlass, as well as add special effects with the sidearms.
Heat Actions in Sea Dog Style utilizes the power of cutlass and sidearms to make a huge impact on the battlefield. When the Madness Gauge is filled, Majima can summon dark deities to aid him in battle, transforming the situation with supernatural powers.
With these two fighting styles, you can choose the strategy that best suits your situation or preference to conquer your opponent.
Fighting Style Support Weapon
To optimize the potential of Sea Dog Style, Majima is equipped with sidearms and Dark Instruments.
Sidearms consist of three unique weapons: cutlass boomerang, pistol, and chain hook, which allow for a variety of melee and ranged attacks. The cutlass boomerang lets Majima throw his cutlass to attack enemies from a distance, the pistol can deal additional damage when charged, and the chain hook lets Majima pull enemies towards him, providing strategic control on the battlefield.
Besides sidearms, Majima also uses Dark InstrumentsThis is a mystical tool that allows him to summon powerful dark deities.
Dark Instruments is:
- Dark God of the Waves: A cursed violin that can summon man-eating sharks on the battlefield. These sharks will emerge from the surface, dealing massive damage to nearby enemies.
- Dark God of the Earth: A guitar that can summon a large and powerful ape to destroy enemies with brutal attacks. This ape has high destructive power, although its range is limited.
- Dark God of the Skies: A saxophone that summons a bird ally that creates a hurricane. Enemies caught inside this hurricane will be thrown into the air and take continuous damage.
- Dark God of the Deep: Ocarina summons a giant jellyfish from the sea. This jellyfish is capable of healing Majima and his allies, as well as providing shock effects to nearby enemies.
With a combination of sidearms and Dark Instruments, you can perform unexpected attacks, making the combat experience more dynamic and varied.
Building and Leading Goro Pirates
As a ship captain GoromaruMajima will face various sea challenges and exciting battles that test his skills.
To make it easier for you to understand the different aspects of the game, here are some important elements to keep in mind:
- Ocean Exploration: You can explore key areas such as lighthouses and treasure islands, adding to the expansive adventure experience.
- Cannon Battles: A battle at sea using a ship's cannon to counter enemy attacks, testing accuracy and strategy in evading and counterattacking.
- Deck Battles: Once the enemy ship is damaged, Majima and crew can board the opposing ship to fight directly with the crew members. The special abilities of the recruited crew will be helpful, especially those with offensive and healing skills.
- Ship Customization: Goromaru ships can be upgraded with various modifications, such as adding flamethrower or laser weapons, as well as strengthening the deck.
- Crew Recruitment: Over 100 crew members can be recruited, each with unique skills that can strengthen your attack or defense. By upgrading your ship and recruiting the best crew, you can increase your chances of victory and become a feared pirate legend.
With these features, you can conquer various sea challenges and build a reputation as a legendary pirate.
Taking on the Challenge at Pirates' Coliseum
At Pirates' Coliseum located on Madlantis, Majima will face different challenges, ranging from one-on-one combat to free-for-all battles against the other nine crew members. The arena features unique opponents like mysterious scientists, pyromaniacs, and even sumo wrestlers. Each opponent presents different challenges, so you'll need to adjust your strategy to win each round.
Game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Majima engages in a new adventure in the tropical waters of Hawaii. Sailing aboard the Goromaru, you'll enjoy the challenging Hawaiian setting and face a variety of exciting action.
The game also features minigames and sea battles that will add to the gaming experience. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam platforms. For more information, visit the official website here.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be released on February 21, 2025 and is ready to take you into challenging pirate action.
Source: SEGA
