Home News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii scored 79/100 on first reviews

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii scored 79/100 on first reviews

Author : Owen Mar 16,2025

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii scored 79/100 on first reviews

Days before its official launch, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii garnered early reviews from various media outlets. The PS5 version currently holds a Metacritic average score of 79 out of 100.

Reviewers widely agree that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has crafted a wildly absurd, yet undeniably entertaining, spin-off. The return to a fast-paced, action-oriented combat system—a style reminiscent of earlier franchise entries—has been lauded, particularly the addition of engaging naval battles which provide welcome gameplay variety.

While protagonist Goro Majima received positive feedback, the narrative itself drew mixed reactions, with some critics deeming it less compelling than mainline entries. Similarly, the game's environments were criticized for a degree of repetitiveness.

Despite these shortcomings, the consensus is that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will likely resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Latest Articles More
  • PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Slashed to $99.99 for a Year, But Only for New or Expired Members

    Sony's offering a sweet PlayStation Plus discount in the US and select European countries! Expired or new members can snag a fantastic deal until February 24th. Here's the kicker: both Extra and Premium tiers cost the same—$99.99 for a full year.Premium includes everything in Extra, plus classic g

    Mar 16,2025
  • What to Expect from Vampire Hunters in Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2

    A recent developer update from The Chinese Room sheds light on the vampire hunters in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. This faction, the Information Awareness Bureau (IAB), operates in the shadows, lacking official government backing but funded through a clandestine budget. Their agents hun

    Mar 16,2025
  • Comics Icon Will Eisner Honored at Philippe Labaune Gallery Exhibition

    Will Eisner, a giant in the world of comic book art, deserves a place on any Mount Rushmore of the medium. His groundbreaking work is now being celebrated at New York's Philippe Labaune Gallery. The exhibition showcases original artwork from Eisner's iconic creations, including The Spirit and A Con

    Mar 16,2025
  • When Is the Best Time to Buy LEGO Sets?

    Less than a decade ago, adult LEGO enthusiasts were a niche group. LEGO catered to these AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) with occasional Creator Expert sets, primarily modular buildings. However, this was the exception rather than the rule.Over the past ten years, LEGO has masterfully rebranded itself.

    Mar 16,2025
  • The Best LEGO Batman Sets in 2025

    The pairing of the brooding Dark Knight and the playful LEGO bricks is surprisingly brilliant. The juxtaposition of the film's dark tone and the inherently cheerful LEGO aesthetic creates a humorous contrast. Even the terrifying Joker is undeniably adorable as a LEGO minifigure!LEGO Batman sets hav

    Mar 16,2025
  • The remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 were daunting to develop

    Yasuhiro Anpo, director of the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, revealed that the decision to revisit Resident Evil 2 stemmed from overwhelming fan demand. As Anpo stated, "We realized: people really want this to happen," prompting producer Hirabayashi's simple, "Alright, we'll do it."I

    Mar 16,2025