PETER HOSKIN: Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii is a joy where Yakuza games have reached peak wacky. I enjoyed it all so much that I now want Majima and crew to fly us to the moon.
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PETER HOSKIN reviews *Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii* for the *Daily Mail Online*, praising the game for its unique blend of Yakuza and pirate themes. Set in 2024 on a Hawaiian island, the game follows Goro Majima, the hot-headed protagonist from the *Yakuza* series, as he embraces a piratical lifestyle. The gameplay combines traditional Yakuza elements—such as long cutscenes, button-mashing combat, and minigames—with new pirate-themed features like ocean navigation, on-deck swashbuckling, and sea shanties. Hoskin commends the game for its flair and coherence, despite its over-the-top premise. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience, though he notes it feels somewhat like a throwback to earlier *Yakuza* games. The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, priced at £54.99.