Goro Majima, Shimano's crazy dog and the eternal rival of the Dojima dragon, is one of the most beloved characters in the franchise Like a Dragon (Yakuza). However, in the 20 years that the SEGA franchise has, created by Toshihiro Nagoshi, Majima has only been able to control twice. The first in Yakuza 0game that co -starred alongside Kazuma Kiryu. Then in a short section of Yakuza Kiwami 2. Fortunately, after 20 years, Ryu Ga Gotoku has set all the reflectors in Majima. So, in our review of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwe will tell you everything they have to know to live the first solo adventure of Shimano's crazy dog.
The history of the city is a stilo de Ryu Ga Gotoku
The history of the franchise Like a Dragon (Yakuza) For some players, after 20 years, it is overwhelming. However, it is curious that despite having a protagonist like Majima, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii It is the game of the canon that has the easiest story to understand. So unlike The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii It is the perfect entrance door to the action games of the Ryu Gotoku Studio franchise.
Being a title that is part of the official fee of the history of Like a Dragon (Yakuza) It is normal that games with the classic style (Beat’em up) They are starring the rival of the Djima dragon, now that Kiryu cannot fight. The story of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii It starts months after the events of Infinite Wealth. Now, Majima is supporting the cleaning work of nuclear waste on Nele Island, home of the Palekana cult. After wreck The Man Who Erased His Name—.
A trip full of stories
After its wreck, and thanks to the magnitude of the blow, Majima suffers from amnesia. The legendary Yakuza is welcomed by Noah and his family on Rich Island. There, Majima knows Noah thoroughly and moves with her story. Now, in order to learn more about his past to recover his memory and fulfill Noah's dream of leaving Rich Island and knowing the world, Majima decides to become the captain of a pirate ship. In the process, the former Yakuza and now Captain of the Goromaru will begin an adventure that will lead him to undertake the search for the lost treasure “hope.” Thanks to this, Majima and Noah will meet the under world of waters near Hawaii and the dark secrets that Madlantis keeps.
The story of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii It is quite short, but it respects the legacy and evolution of Majima as a character. This is evidenced in his dialogues and in the same relationship as Majima with the child who saves his life. Since, it is evident as Shimano's crazy dog, he is reflected in Noah – a child who is self -conscious by the envelope of his father. This is how Majima – in a paternal way – teaches the world to Noah and as he learned from his rivalry time with Nishitani teaches Noah to fully enjoy each of his actions to the fullest.
A simple, fluid and dynamic combat system
In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiMajima has two fighting styles. The first of these is a crazy dog, the classic Yakuza fighting style of Goro Majima that is ideal for fights against strong enemies. The second Majima fighting style in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii He is sea wolf. This fighting style is ideal for clashes against hordes of enemies. Each of these styles have their own heat actions and different properties in their ways of dodging.
Additionally, in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii We can equip different types of rings to majima. Some of these have effects that modify our attack and defense. Meanwhile, others have different types of special effects. All these designed to help the player improve their effectiveness in combat.
Not everything is heat actions in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
In addition to heat actions, in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiMajima has a unique skill for each of its fighting styles. In the crazy dog mode we can invoke a certain number – according to the level that the skill has – of Majima Shadows that make our attacks more powerful. Meanwhile, sea wolf fight style has four damn instruments. Each of these has a unique ability and as the pirate fighting style of Majima are excellent to deal with large amounts of enemies.
Not everything is melee battles in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Much of our adventure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii We pass it aboard the Goromaru. In the boat of Captain Majima we can navigate in different areas, in which we can visit islands to find treasure chests, among other obstacles that as the story progresses will get into our way. During the exploration we can have clashes against other pirate groups or we can also go to Madlantis, where the coliseum of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
In the Madlantin coliseum it is where naval battles are lived in its maximum splendor Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. These are divided into two sections. The first is a cannon struggle where we will have to make use of the Goromaru propellers to avoid attacks, ram enemies or flee to make repairs and return to battle. Here, we can equip weapons that generate states altered to the rival, such as freezing, burn. All this gives naval battles some depth.
The strategy is in every detail of the action of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
After overcoming the naval battle and beating the main ship of our opponent, it is time to move to approach. In this part we will face the enemy crew with our approach squad. The effectiveness of our incursion will depend on the level and statistics of each of the members of the platoon. However, unlike battle with cannons, this crew fight can benefit from special skills that come from the support squad. Thanks to this we can enhance the attack of the members of the approach platoon, increase their defense or even cure them of their wounds. Activating these skills and being able to make a synergy with the other members of the platoon is another part of the strategy we will find in the naval battles of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Exploration, activities and a lot of humor, in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii It is difficult to get bored
In addition to witnessing the adventure of Noah and Majima, in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii We can do a large number of activities and secondary missions. In the streets of Honolulu we can do many of the activities we experience in Infinite Wealth. But we also have the return of others like Dragon Kartminigame that debuted in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Among the new activities present in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii There is the sub history of the “girls of Minato.” How Majima – despite his amnesia – continues to remember his love for Makoto in his solo game does not have a quotation minigame. Instead, we must help Masaru – interpreted by comedian Ryuji Akiyama (Robert) – to have a dream party with the most sophisticated woman of Japan, “the Chichas of Minato.”
Additionally, we will have a large selection of Megadrive games and sub missions in the game. Some of these secondary missions will show us that it has happened with some of the characters we met in the eighth installment. Regarding the duration of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwe tell you that We, we managed to finish the main story about 30 hours. However, complete all the objectives of the game starring Majima —In these all the coliseum fights and the seven golden balls – along with defeating the amon took us about 50 hours.
Review made with a digital copy of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for Steam provided by Sega Latin America. The game is also available for PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S.
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