Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: A Blend of Serious Drama and Comedic Chaos
RGG Studio promises a unique blend of serious drama and over-the-top comedic action in their upcoming title, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This latest installment in the popular series pushes the boundaries of reality while delivering a compelling "manly drama" storyline.
A More Serious Majima?
While the Like a Dragon series is renowned for its humor, particularly Majima's comedic antics, director Masayoshi Yokoyama reveals a "more serious" side to the Mad Dog of Shimano in this iteration, especially at the story's outset.
Producer Ryosuke Horii elaborates, emphasizing the "manly drama" at the heart of the game. He highlights Majima's passionate pursuit of his goals and the bonds he forges throughout his wild journey. "The goofing off isn’t the main point – there’s a manly drama at the center of things. Of course, there are some crazy parts to take detours to, but overall, I think it’s a straightforward tale about a passionate man."
Horii further explains the unique qualities Majima brings that differentiate him from series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. He states that leveraging these unique characteristics was crucial to making Majima a compelling lead. The team aimed for a balance between the pirate theme, Majima's personality, and the core Like a Dragon experience, acknowledging the challenge in achieving this balance. The resulting game aims for a unique blend of realism and extravagance, avoiding predictability by embracing a wilder, yet dramatically sound, gameplay experience.
Majima's Maji Festival Across Japan
To celebrate the upcoming release, RGG Studio is hosting Majima's Maji Festival across six Japanese cities. The tour, which began in Sapporo on December 1st, 2024, concludes with events in Nagoya (January 18th) and Tokyo (January 25th).
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, starring Goro Majima, promises an exciting adventure with action-packed combat, thrilling naval battles, a vibrant cast, and a passionate story. Prepare for a unique modern-day pirate adventure!
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on February 21st for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
