Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s substories are a pivotal part of the game's overarching narrative, as they help flesh out Majima's character.

Welcome to IGN's Guide to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. A spin-off action adventure set in the "Like a Dragon" or "Yakuza" series, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place six months after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the ninth entry in mainline series.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii' doesn't go all the way with its nautical ambitions, but its infectious energy and oddball premise are big swings that I wish every big-budget game series would take with their spin-off titles.