Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a bizarre new spin-off game from the mainline Like a Dragon series, but how different is its gameplay and story?

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii certainly has its fair share of strange mini-games, but the most difficult of all may very well be the exams at the Ounanara Vocational School in East Hawaii.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's treasure hunting may be a worthwhile side activity, but it's much more than just an extra bit of content.

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.

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii certainly has its fair share of strange mini-games, but the most difficult of all may very well be the exams at the Ounanara Vocational School in East Hawaii.

Players who want to earn some easy Shogi Points in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii can learn how to solve all the game’s Shogi puzzles here.

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.

MSI is once again partnering with the Yakuza franchise to offer a free copy of the game with purchases of selected Z890 motherboards.

The Street Surfer is incredibly useful as you explore Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but you'll want to beef up the battery.

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.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's launch might be lagging behind LaD: Infinite Wealth on PC. The new Like a Dragon game has fewer Steam players and reviews than its predecessor did after two days. However, historical user review data suggests that Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's PlayStation launch is possibly ahead of Infinite Wealth.