For existing fans, its a superb follow-up to Infinite Wealth.
And for newcomers, its an excellent onboarding experience thanks to its myriad of fun and accessible gameplay systems.
And still upon reflection, its a premise that manages to make perfect sense for protagonist Goro Majima.
With or without the amnesia hes struck with at the start of this game.
And so properly begins an adventure that successfully weds a Treasure Island-esque narrative withLike a Dragonspolitical and faction-based intrigue.
Mad Dog is closer to the Majima you expect.
Wielding his iconic knife, he employs rapid attacks, a powerful gap closer, throws, and more.
Its ideal for whittling down a single target or a small squad of baddies.
Its much better suited to the larger-scale fights youll have during story missions and deck battles.
Even better, you might take it all at your own pace.
Want to tick off some substories or chill with some minigames?
Or do you want to take things up a notch by sinking some lily-livered sailors in the Pirates Coliseum?
Outside of major story beats, its all available to you at any time.
But by Davy Jones is Majima such a joy to play as.
Enemies arent necessarily pushovers though, with some types wielding spears or shields to counter specific abilities.
However, as powerful as Majima feels, youll still need to play smart.
Believe it or not, theyre actually worse than the tigers and bears.
Waterworld
Majimas as much a terror out at sea, if not more so.
One thing to note is that content with the Goromaru is noticeably harder than anything else in the game.
Enemy ships can pack a punch, especially those of higher ranks.
So, youll need to do some groundwork to get to make your ship as powerful as possible.
Manning the Goromaru is a part of the game that I found to be the most engrossing.
There are a few stubborn barnacles to deal with out on the ocean, though.
Especially when youre constantly running into other fleets.
Its nothing horrible or unplayable, but definitely worth noting if youre playing on console.
Should I play Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
You love piratesIt really is as simple as that.
Full button configuration is also supported.
