Summary
TheYakuzaseries has been dabbling with the concept of recruiting random allies for a while now. The biggest mini-game or side quest in the last game,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, had players collect agents like they would collect Pokemon in that titular series.
This latest entry,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, does not add a flair to its recruitment system, but players will need to get allies toimprove Goro Majima’sship, the Goromaru. In the first few hours, players will automatically get shipmates but this will change about five to six hours in when they get to Honolulu. Once there, they can actively recruit shipmates and these are the ones to look out for who are relatively easy to unlock early.
8Kazami Evolution
Who Still Uses CDs?
Kazami Evolution is a rocker with a devout group of fans adoring him on Aloha Beach in Honolulu. Players can attempt to recruit him and this poser who loves rock will be surprised players, as Goro, is a legitimate pirate out to sail the seven seas.
Players can recruit him if they have ten CDs. CDs cost about $30 in most shops and they include everything from individual songs in theYakuzafranchise to full soundtracks fromother Sega propertieslikeValkyria Chronicles. So, to get ready for recruiting Kazami, players should keep track of their CD collection, and if they need more it is suggested to hunt around Honolulu.
7Kenzo
A Carpenter Looking For Materials
Kenzo is a carpenter, also hanging out on Aloha Beach. His personality isn’t electric as Kazami’s as Kenzo is just a simple carpenter. He will tell players he has been contracted to work on a nearby island called Dondoko Island.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthfans will recognize Dondoko Islandas the biggest mini-game/side quest in that experience which was kind of like a more adult version ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. As a carpenter, Kenzo needs materials, specifically ten Quality Components before he can join Goro. By sailing around and hitting debris, players should have enough of these parts prepared by this point.
6Nickelle Kidman
An Actress Looking For Experience
Nickelle Kidman isa punny playon Nicole Kidman, the famous Australian actress in real life. It’s kind of strange that the game didn’t put a pun on the last name too but maybe the developers thought this wanna-be actress’ disposition and blonde hair wouldn’t be enough to get the point across.
Either way, Nickelle is up for a role in a pirate movie so she will agree to join the crew to get some real-life experience but only if players get their Pirate Rank up to two stars. If players have been following Challenges in the menu, then it shouldn’t be too hard to reach two stars by this point inLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
5Squid Hunter Kennosuke
Location: Honolulu (Aloha Beach)
Squid Hunter Kennosuke is an NPC who might be hard to recruit if players have no idea where to get their desired items. This NPC will be hanging out on the edge of Aloha Beach and he is craving some Wild-Caught Fried Shrimp. He says the local vendors and restaurants don’t carry it right now and don’t know where players can start.
Well, Goro needs to put on his swim trunks because, in the middle of the beach’s waterfront, there is a floating merchant selling theseWild-Caught Fried Shrimp inLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. With the delicious snack, return to Squid Hunter Kennosuke and he will join the pirate crew.
4Obispo
Location: Honolulu (Tropical)
Obispo is part of the restaurant game as well excepthe is a chefthat wants players to eat at his establishment, Tropical. It’s located to the north of Honolulu at the edge of the map. The trick for this side quest is players should just buy the five drinks on tap because they are cheaper than the meals and they will still count.
If players cannot heal anymore, they should go out, fight a random pack of thugs, get hit, and then return to buy more drinks. It’s as simple as that to trick this chef into joining Goro’s crew.
3Kamiyama
Location: Honolulu (River Street)
Kamiyama is located on River Street which is about one row up from Aloha Beach. He’s a budding engineer who is excited at the promise of joining the crew to tinker with the ship. All he needs is three Ethereal Egesta parts and he will join.
While there is no strict guide on how to get Ethereal Egesta, players will probably have enough at this point as they typically float among the debris in the ocean. While players are enjoying the open airwhile sailing around, they should be sure to hitboxes, especially the glowing ones, as they often contain rare loot like the Ethereal Egesta parts.
2Lumberjack Hayashida
Location: Honolulu (Fuji Street)
Lumberjack Hayashida is located along Fuji Street near Revole Bar which players will have to frequent for the story. He’s sitting on a bench in the plot of land that’s going to be set up to be a park. All he needs is a little energy and the Stamina Spark drink will do the trick. It can be found in most shops, although it is expensive.
If players run around and grab chests in Honolulu, they may stumble upon a free Stamina Spark. Either way, this chainsaw-wielding fighter will be a good offensive member of the team.
1Kamulop
Kamulop is also located on Fuji Street and he is the mascot for the shrine nearby. Players will first meet Kamulop as part of a mandatory Substory called Kamulop, Fortunes Unfolded. After beating up some thugs, the Substory will be over and will unlock the more time-sinking fortune hunt side quest.
Around Honolulu, players can find discarded fortune cards. Players will earn points for these cards and they can spend them at Kamulop’s shop. For twenty points, players can recruit Kamulop himself which is amazing because he is a support type like Noah and the tiger version of Goro. Discarded fortunes sparkle gold, so hunt hard to unlock Kamulop quickly.
