Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii? | Push Square

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Believe it or not, it's already time for a brand new Like a Dragon adventure — although this one's not your typical Yakuza title. In fact, it's probably the most out-there take on the franchise yet (PS3's Yakuza: Dead Souls aside).

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is another 'shorter' game — just like last 2023's Gaiden — starring the one and only Goro Majima. The Mad Dog himself is back in the lead role for the first time since Yakuza 0 (or Yakuza Kiwami 2 if you really want to get technical about it), and as the title implies, he's taking to the high seas aboard his very own pirate ship.

We had a lot of fun with this one, giving it a solid 7/10 in our Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PS5 review. We described it as «a thoroughly enjoyable side game» and «a flamboyant distraction between mainline entries».

Noah's arc

But are you partaking in this pirating escapade? As always, have your say in our poll, and then tell us all about your swashbuckling ambitions in the comments section below.

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.

Haven’t started yet but I will tonight. It’s my little treat to myself after a hip replacement (no, I’m not 80. I’m 79). Majima with his own game is going to be amazing no matter what

After playing a couple of the Yakuza games and enjoying them, I have had no desire to ever go back to them again.

This scoring 7s hasn't changed my mind.

I may try LAD one day seeing as that changed the formula up a bit.

Wish I was, but I spent too much to play MH Wilds on a new PC. I will buy this game some time this year though (probably after I finally beat Infinite Wealth)!

Love Yakuza/LAD and