The hunt for treasure-filled Black Friday deals has commenced, and it's a high-seas showdown with savings galore on blockbuster games! Right at the epicenter is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, slashed to a swashbuckling $25! Whether you're a longtime fan of the Yakuza saga or new to Majima's wild adventures, there's no greater moment to leap aboard and embrace the chaos!
This standout addition to the legendary Like a Dragon/Yakuza franchise throws you into a whirlwind as the ever-erratic Goro Majima, who finds himself marooned in paradise yet short on memory. But don't expect a simple sunshine getaway—Majima soon captains his very own crew of salty sea rogues in this adrenaline-pumping, pirate-themed escapade.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii injects a thrilling nautical twist into the series' hallmark beat 'em up core. Picture this: commanding your very own pirate vessel and initiating intense naval clashes across the tropical expanse! For newcomers eyeing an entry point, Pirate Yakuza offers a fresh splash of pirate flavor while still letting players revel in the deep history and action-packed gameplay the series is celebrated for.
According to our review from IGN, which gave the game a ratchet-cranking 8 out of 10, this installment is a treasure trove of adventure: "Propelled by a breezy and often completely bananas treasure-hunting tale, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a delightful spin-off that seamlessly shifts between street thuggery and skulduggery. Majima’s Sea Dog stance is one of the most fun and flexible fighting styles I’ve enjoyed in the series to date – at least in its classic, combo-based form – and I welcomed the challenge of carefully balancing my crew lineup in order to survive the many turbulent naval battles... Absolutely heaving with buried treasures and varied pleasures, 'Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii' is a consistently captivating voyage that kept my timbers shivering whether on land or at sea."
Although we're eagerly awaiting the anticipated remake of Yakuza 3, Pirate Yakuza still plays a pivotal role for the upcoming chapter in the story. Make sure it’s part of your collection if you're on a quest to catch up on everything Yakuza before the saga sails onward!
And the Black Friday waves don't stop there—plunge deeper into the treasure chest of discounts across Amazon, Target, and Best Buy for even more gaming gold!
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.