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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Engaging and fluid combat system
    • Extensive side content and minigames
    • Strong character and ship customization
    • Fun pirate-themed naval combat
    • Humorous and heartfelt story with majima

    Cons

    • Some technical issues and crashes reported
    • Story pacing uneven with some filler
    • Naval combat lacks depth compared to dedicated pirate games
    • English voice acting inconsistent with japanese
    • Some repetitive combat encounters

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Status, Competition.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore open world, customize ship and crew, and choose combat styles and upgrades."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat is skill-based with fluid combos and strategic ship battles; some players note difficulty balance is easy but enjoyable."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes Pirate Colosseum with ranked battles, but overall focus is on single-player experience and personal progression."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes with extensive side content and habitual engagement with minigames and exploration."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Crew management and ship battles involve coordinating crew roles, but gameplay is primarily single-player."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Customization of ship, crew, and character appearance is emphasized; players enjoy creative expression in outfitting."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions focus on shared story and balanced combat rather than exerting superiority or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapist appeal with goofy, lighthearted pirate fantasy and immersive open world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different combat styles, ship upgrades, and explore varied side activities and minigames."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open-world Hawaiian setting with many islands, secrets, and side quests encourages discovery."

    • Expression
      4

      "Character and ship customization allow for personal expression and unique visual styles."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Highly imaginative pirate and yakuza mashup with supernatural elements and exaggerated characters."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some sense of community through crew and story, but primarily a solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop combat skills, upgrade crew and ship, and learn game systems progressively."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active engagement with combat, exploration, and minigames; not designed for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some emotional connection to characters and crew, but limited close social interaction."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players manage and lead their pirate crew and ship upgrades, making strategic decisions."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, items, and crew skills throughout the game."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge with fun combat and exploration; some players find it relaxing and enjoyable."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Vibrant visuals, dynamic combat, and lively music provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through in-game ranks and achievements, but mostly focused on personal experience."

    • Story
      3

      "Engaging narrative with character development and humor, though some find it less deep than mainline titles."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and ship battles require tactical thinking and planning, including crew management."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and naval battles provide excitement and tension, though difficulty is moderate."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel they receive good content and enjoyment for the price, especially on sale."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves beat-em-up style fighting with blood effects and pirate battles."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource and crew management elements, but overall low-risk gameplay."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026