Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: A Blend of Manly Drama and Comedic Chaos
RGG Studio promises a unique blend of serious storytelling and over-the-top humor in their upcoming title, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This latest installment will push the boundaries of reality while delivering a compelling "manly drama," according to the developers.
A More Serious Majima?
While the Like a Dragon series is known for its comedic elements, and Majima is often cited as one of the funniest characters, director Masayoshi Yokoyama reveals a "more serious" side to Majima in this iteration, particularly at the story's outset.
Producer Ryosuke Horii emphasizes the core "manly drama," focusing on Majima's passionate pursuit of his goals and the bonds he forms throughout his wild adventure. He clarifies, "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, but overall, it's a straightforward tale about a passionate man."
Horii highlights Majima's unique qualities, distinct from series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. He explains the decision to push the boundaries of reality further with Majima as the lead, aiming for "rich action that's full of variety." The goal was to balance the "pirate-ness, Majima-ness, and 'Ryu ga Gotoku'-ness," a challenge the team readily embraced.
The developers aimed for a compelling balance between realism and extravagance, avoiding a bland experience. Their ambition was to create gameplay that's "wilder, while maintaining a serious and proper drama."
Majima's Maji Festival
To celebrate the game's launch, 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, naval battles, a vibrant cast, and a passionate storyline.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on February 21st for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
