How Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and LAD Gaiden Lean Into Their Respective Roles
Though he first mistakes the pirates on Rich Island for a bunch of cosplayers, Goro Majima quickly becomes entangled in the pirate life himself. The conceit is at the very foundation ofLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s story, buttressing its gameplay in a way that consistently centers on what it means to be a pirate. Freedom on the open seas, searching for treasure, and engaging in cannon fights are just some aspects of the role, but what is most accentuated is community; no pirate can steer a ship without his crew, and as Majima quickly gains members who support his cause inPirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the stark contrast between his role and Kiryu’s inLAD Gaidenbecomes clear....