
Could a gag game end up out-pirating the real pirate games? That’s the question Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii fans are pondering.
SEGA hosted a short livestream to reveal new details about the forthcoming nautical escapade earlier this week, and some of its naval combat footage has gone viral. Many have pointed out how it appears to eclipse the likes of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and Skull & Bones, the latter of which was pitched as a true pirate simulator.
Of course, Yakuza has the advantage here in that its vibe is always a little off-kilter. Case in point: you’ll be able to attach freakin’ lasers to your boat. The combat does look good, though, and you’ll need to bond with your recruited crewmates to increase your attack, so there are some welcome RPG systems here.

You can watch the full Like a Dragon Direct below, where it’s also confirmed SEGA won’t force you to walk the plank and waste money for New Game + mode:
Hands up, then: how many of you are planning to pick this up at launch, on 20th February?
[source youtube.com, via twitter.com]
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Sega made a better pirate game than skull and bones in a year compared to the 15 it took to make that garbage lol
@RagnarLothbrok Right? lol
Also think because the game is already poping off is why AC shadows is being delayed again.
A lot of studios should take notice of RGG's ability to satisfy it's fan base and make a gaming series even more legendary.
@RagnarLothbrok Ubisoft: This is a AAAA pirate game!
Majima: Hold my eyepatch.
I’ll keep my aye-ayes on this one!
I rarely do day 1 anymore, unless we clarify it to, day 1 when the company says the game is complete 6 months to a year after release. 😂
Or just wait for it to hit PS+.
We will see if it can top AC4 Black Flag. That is legitimately one of my favorite open world games I've ever played.
That being said this does look absolutely insane. Fitting for the Mad Dog of Shimano. RGG just doesn't miss!
I think it looks amazing. I wasn't expecting it to have so much content.
Well that looks superb ,I love black flag, the best ac game in my opinion
Ubisoft waited too long to do a AC in Japan and Ghost of Tsushima beat them
Ubisoft did two pirate games but now Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is going beat them too 😂😂😂😂
Definitely getting this kind of vibe from this game.

Ubisoft must be 😭 right about now.
Can't wait enough for this game.🔥
Recently RGG software engineer released some C++ code to show how LaD was made. He also explained the management at RGG, how junior are teaming with seniors even at the level of desk attribution in the office floor plan, how junior must develop their own project to showcase to seniors, how they are given the mandatory opportunity to develop mini games and put them in the main game, etc. It seems to be a very nice and inspiring working place, makes me jealous.
This looks fun as hell.
Sigh. Day one purchase. They got me.
RGG making the pirate action game I've been waiting ages for. Just needs a kraken boss battle
I love the Yakuza games but was going to get this when it was one sale. Think it may now be a 'must buy'
@PorkChopExpress - completely agree. Can't wait
Pre-ordered the Japanese special edition with the Majima Pop Up Pirate for my girlfriend. Pre-ordered the digital deluxe so we can both play it. Never been more in on a game.
The Black Flag sequel we never know we needed.
Pleaaasssssee be really really good because it looks glorious🥹
We will be there
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