Summary
- Treasure hunting in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is both fun and rewarding.
- Players can earn currency, upgrade items, and increase their reputation through treasure hunts.
- Goro Majima's quest for hidden treasure aligns with his search for his lost identity.
When it comes to walking out the quintessential pirate life, roaming the vast seas in search of valuable treasure is by far the most ideal way to do so. It makes sense, then, that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii would allow players to do just that, and while it doesn't necessarily make up the biggest portion of its gameplay, treasure hunting is a significant part of what makes the game a true pirate fantasy.
Players are introduced to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's treasure-hunting system fairly early on in the game, and they may even be too distracted by it to do anything else once the world becomes their oyster. Side activities such as this are often nothing more than a gimmick in games, simply existing out of obligation rather than necessity. However, while sailing across the ocean hunting for treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is not only fun but also massively rewarding, it ultimately plays a pivotal role in Goro Majima's character development, thereby relieving it of the standard "gimmick" label and elevating its purpose to much greater heights than that.
The Unwritten Rules of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Explained
Before heading out into the over-the-top world of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, players may wish to know a few of its unwritten rules.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s Treasure Hunting Serves a Dual Purpose
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s Treasure Hunting Pays Off in Gameplay
Hunting for treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is undoubtedly one of the game's most lucrative side activities, offering players a variety of tangible rewards and substantial in-game currency. As is the case with any Like a Dragon game, money is everything, and hunting down lost treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is one of the best ways to acquire it. Even so, currency isn't the only thing players can find while hunting for treasure, as doing the activity regularly will result in more tangible rewards as well.
In addition to money, players can acquire special Rings for Goro Majima to wear that enhance his abilities in combat and offer unique effects. Treasure hunts also have a tendency to yield parts useful for upgrading the Goromaru, Majima's ship in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Collecting these parts allows players to enhance the Goromaru's speed, durability, and firepower, all of which are beneficial for improving the ship's effectiveness in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's naval combat.
Hunting down treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is also an effective method for increasing Majima's reputation, resulting in higher Pirate Ranks. Advancing in Pirate Rank then unlocks new abilities, missions, and opportunities within the game world.
Majima's Quest for Hidden Treasure Aligns With His Quest for His Lost Identity
As lucrative a side activity as it may be, hunting for treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii isn't all about money and rewards. In fact, the process of hunting for treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii runs parallel to Goro Majima's search for his lost memories, thereby allowing one of the game's most prominent side activities to function as a narrative device as well. After losing his memory and becoming a pirate captain at the beginning of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's story, Majima embarks on a quest for hidden treasures, which intertwines with his journey to recover his lost identity.
What begins as a quest for treasure aboard the Goromaru in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii eventually morphs into Goro Majima collecting more than just tangible rewards and, instead, the memories of his past and therefore his true identity. It's a brilliant way to tie what might normally be seen as nothing more than a gimmick into a plot device that drives the game's story forward. While players are out on the high seas in search of lost treasure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, they should remember what they are ultimately in search of, as that will make each opened treasure chest mean even more than the value of its contents.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- February 21, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
