Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the Goromaru is more than just a transportation vessel, serving as a reflection of Majima's character arc.

At least, that’s what we thought Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio was going to do, until they announced Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This sidequel to Infinite Wealth features ex-Tojo executive Goro Majima befriending a kid,

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.

Goro Majima is the perfect choice for a pirate in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, thanks to his character-defining charisma and combat skills.

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.

Sicko Snap is one of the most popular mini games from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and it’s back in style for Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Not only can you take pictures of those

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.

Here's how the latest game in the Yakuza series, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, sets up a sequel to Infinite Wealth.

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.

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. Waking up marooned on a tropical island with no memory of who he is,