Unleashing Majima: The Epic Showdown of Mad Dog vs. Sea Dog Styles!

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In “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,” Majima, known as the Mad Dog, remains as nimble as before. Not only is he agile, but his Sea Dog fighting style also demonstrates an independence of its own. It seems that Majima might be the only sixty-year-old man who can execute the variety of flip kicks, aerial combos, grappling moves, and quicksteps found in his dual move sets. Players should not doubt his prowess when it comes to summoning shadow doppelgängers or animal gods to aid him. Following the flashier combat style introduced in “LAD Gaiden,” “Pirate Yakuza” allows players to wreak havoc on large groups of enemies as Majima darts across the battlefield. His speed and ability to move vertically make his two stances a truly exhilarating combat experience.

In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, players are swiftly reminded of Majima’s combat prowess, drawing upon both his past move sets and the RPG influences of LAD7 and Infinite Wealth. Unlike the beat ’em up roots of the series which favored minimal movement during combat for a more realistic feel, Pirate Yakuza combines real-time action with extraordinary agility. Majima can evade gunfire from a great distance by jumping or dodging, launch enemies into the air with a barrage of punches and kicks before bringing them down again, and even perform acrobatic flips across the battlefield. With his pirate persona, he wields dual cutlasses, uses his grappling hook to toss foes off balance, and fires shots from his flintlock pistol.

How Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Lets its Fighting Styles Shine

Considering The Time to Strike

In essence, the combat in Pirate Yakuza is most gratifying when players pay close attention to timing, as it harmoniously blends both of its unique fighting styles. Similar to Gaiden, Pirate Yakuza prioritizes counters; audio and visual signals indicate when Majima should dodge and counterattack, creating a rhythmic, almost dance-like feel even in the most chaotic fights. The Mad Dog and Sea Dog styles exhibit this agility and quick response, and Pirate Yakuza ensures that both are equally valuable. Although Majima uses the Mad Dog style on Hawaii’s mainland and the Sea Dog style while pirating his ship, the stances can be switched instantly, allowing players to freely explore and master both styles according to their preference.

The Mad Dog and The Sea Dog

In the moveset of Majima’s Mad Dog, fans of the series will find a lot that looks familiar. This style skillfully incorporates Heat Actions, enabling Majima to leverage his surroundings by employing objects to pound adversaries. Quickstepping is back in action too, letting him nimbly evade multiple times, unlike the Sea Dog’s moveset where he goes for a slower spin. However, there’s a trade-off with Majima’s Mad Dog guard, which can only block forward-facing attacks; the Sea Dog allows him to defend against strikes from different angles using his dual cutlasses. Both styles utilize Heat Actions based on situational triggers, taking into account enemy positioning and recovery strategies, but only the Mad Dog lets Majima grab items off the battlefield.

Crowd Control, Ranged Attacks

The Mad Dog and Sea Dog fighting styles offer some powerful crowd control moves. Majima’s famous spin move cuts through enemies like a tornado on the battlefield, while his dagger attack propels him forward, pushing his opponents back. The grappling hook in the Sea Dog style has a similar effect, as do its aerial combos. Jumping provides Majima some protection against enemies, but he needs to be mindful of avoiding ranged attacks when jumping in either fighting style. The Sea Dog’s main weapons, dual cutlasses and pistol, are effective both at close range and from afar. The cutlasses can function as swords and boomerangs, while the pistol fires a volley of bullets after being charged.

In both fighting styles within the game, attacks can be linked seamlessly, while using defensive techniques, such as Perfect Guard, provides a great sense of achievement. For those players seeking an extra edge, the Mad Dog’s doppelgängers could be the perfect choice, as they have autonomous behavior and attack enemies independently, even participating in Majima’s spin attack. The Sea Dog delights in its unique Heat Actions based on specific situations, and advancing far enough into ‘Pirate Yakuza’ will also grant Majima the ability to summon divine animals to aid him. In ‘Pirate Yakuza’, both stances offer excitement, enjoyment, and a certain level of leniency in combat. However, each stance has its own value due to the breadth of their movements and reach.

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2025-03-01 00:04