Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. GameMAG
    Mar 16, 2025
    70
    An addendum to Infinite Wealth, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii feels like a vacation after a vacation, a small and silly adventure, a fun time with your crazy friends and not a care in the world. But only up until the ending, where Like a Dragon makes a sharp turn, and remind you of how much of a heart this franchise really has.
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  1. Polygon
    Feb 18, 2025
    If Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii accomplishes anything, it’s this: It asks what the developers at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are going to do with this franchise now that they have moved beyond focusing only on the Yakuza. And I think the answer is now quite simple and clear. They’re going to do anything they want, and it’ll probably be a blast.
  2. Xboxygen
    Feb 18, 2025
    Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an absolute treasure trove filled with a thousand and one wonders, nevertheless, our young sailors regret that it did not focus more of its activities on piracy considering it is the very thing that sets it apart from previous titles in the licence. The game remains enjoyable, varied and true to the Yakuza DNA, while offering a real adventure on the seas. A mix of uninhibited humour, open camaraderie and heightened emotions, with a final chapter full of epic and explosive action, in keeping with all the best pirate adventures. As always, the game is excellent entertainment, which has the luxury of besting most productions of the genre in the same universe. As always, Ryū ga Gotoku Studio has produced something imperfect but no less excellent.