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.

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii certainly has its fair share of strange mini-games, but the most difficult of all may very well be the exams at the Ounanara Vocational School in East Hawaii.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a game perfect for newcomers to the series but still has things long-fans will appreciate.

It’s a good day for Yakuza fans as the “Mad Dog” Goro Majima enters his very own spin-off with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Set after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the newest entry from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio lets users play as arguably the most beloved character in the long-running franchise.

Yakuza/Like a Dragon was a brawler before it became a turn-based RPG in its main titles, but the side games like Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii remain action-packed beat 'em ups. It's all about punching, kicking, shooting, and slashing.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's launch might be lagging behind LaD: Infinite Wealth on PC. The new Like a Dragon game has fewer Steam players and reviews than its predecessor did after two days. However, historical user review data suggests that Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's PlayStation launch is possibly ahead of Infinite Wealth.