Ryu Ga Gotoku releases banger after banger, and as their games get more popular, they continue to get weirder.

These substories can range from emotional tales, and opportunities to follow up on plot points from Infinite Wealth, to methods for unlocking new minigames. If you want to get the most out of your Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii experience,

Welcome to IGN's Guide to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. A spin-off action adventure set in the "Like a Dragon" or "Yakuza" series, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place six months after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the ninth entry in mainline series.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has numerous antagonists, but its true villain, who is revealed later, is one of the best in the franchise.

New players coming to the game should expect to be in combat a lot. There's both melee brawling and ship-to-ship naval combat in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and both systems are equally deep. New players should be aware that Like A Dragon games have all the depth of your average RPG, and almost everything can be leveled up or upgraded.

There are several different ways in which you can rec ruit crewmates to the Goro Pirates in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, and we’ve separated them by how to add them to your team. Firstly, there are 22 crewmates that can fulfil supporting roles on the ship giving your crew huge buffs when the meter is full.

Explore the world of Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and learn how to efficiently boost your in-game cash flow for upgrades.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has fun with its absurd premise, but its uncharacteristically weak story is a let down.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii' doesn't go all the way with its nautical ambitions, but its infectious energy and oddball premise are big swings that I wish every big-budget game series would take with their spin-off titles.

Yakuza/Like a Dragon was a brawler before it became a turn-based RPG in its main titles, but the side games like Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii remain action-packed beat 'em ups. It's all about punching, kicking, shooting, and slashing.