Summary
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill featureThe Ocean Hunter, a game that has been stuck in arcades since 1998.Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis a brand-new spin-off of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s long-running series, featuring the fan favorite Goro Majima in the leading role. Playing the part of captain, Majima embarks on a modern-day pirate adventure, exploring Hawaii and facing off against various pirate lords.
Just like other entries in theLike a Dragonseries,Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiifeatures several side activitiesto participate in. Some of the activities that will be making a return include Dragon Kart, Crazy Eats, and karaoke, among others.Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiialso includes playable arcade cabinets. Many arcade cabinets in pastLike a Dragongames allowed fans to play many classic arcade games, such asVirtua Fighter,Sonic the Fighters, andOutrun.Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis set to featureThe Ocean Hunter, a game that has never been ported to home consoles since its original release.
Ryu Ga Gotokuhas detailed some of the side activities in the game, including playable classic Sega games. The Game Center includes playable versions of arcade andSega Master System classics, such asSpace Harrier 3DandPoseidon Wars 3D. The studio also boasts the addition ofThe Ocean Hunter, a unique underwater shooting game that has been stuck in arcades since 1998, fitting for the swashbuckling, sea faring adventure that Majima is on inPirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
The Ocean Hunter’s History and Recreation Process for Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The Ocean Hunteris anarcade exclusive Sega gamethat was first launched in 1998, released for the Sega Model 3 hardware. It’s a shooting gallery game that takes place in a steampunk world, where players are searching for monsters that live under the sea, such as the Kraken, Leviathan, and many more. The player is granted bounties for each beast they manage to defeat, with seven bosses in total.
Despite being one of Sega’s best games on the hardware, it was a technical nightmare to reproduce. Whilearcade games being playable inLike a Dragonis nothing new, it’s still quite a tall order to translate its old code and mechanics to be playable in-game. According to technical lead Yutaka Ito in a recent tweet, it was a “difficult task,” requiring a lot of trial and error to adjust its aiming mechanics. Despite the hurdles, the developers were able to recreateThe Ocean Hunter’s cabinet in great detail forLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
WHERE TO PLAY
A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea.Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure.PIRATE YAKUZA ADVENTURE AHOY!Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure.GET YOUR SHIP TOGETHERAssemble a one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea and forge your legend in the cannon fire of foes, unexpected friendships, and immense riches made along the way.When an enemy pirate ship catches you in their sights, an exhilarating real-time cannon battle breaks out. Quickly maneuver into position while avoiding fire, then deliver devastating damage to board the enemy ship and take down the captain in all-out crew vs. crew brawls. Conquer the seas, discover hidden islands and acquire loads of loot like a true yakuza pirate!KICK ARRRSS WITH CREATIVE COMBATDynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Sea Dog” fighting styles to mix-up attacks and deliver explosive combos, juggles, and aerial takedowns that reward your creativity with over-the-top action.With “Mad Dog” style, utilize speed, agility, and flair to deliver precise yet powerful blows that stun your enemies into submission. Or make enemies walk the plank with the “Sea Dog” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.
