Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Is Longer Than Last Yakuza Spin-Off

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Summary

  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be 1.3x longer than the last spin-off game.
  • The game’s volume increased naturally without adding filler content artificially.
  • Expect playtime of around 17 hours for the main story alone, not accounting for side content.

As an experienced gamer with countless hours spent immersed in the vibrant world of Yakuza, I can confidently say that RGG Studio has once again outdone themselves with their upcoming masterpiece, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Having played every spin-off game in the franchise, I’m thrilled to see one that promises to be 1.3 times longer than its predecessor, offering a richer and more expansive experience.

Contrary to most spin-offs within the Yakuza series, which are typically shorter, the forthcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, slated for release in early 2025, deviates from this trend by promising a longer gameplay experience compared to its precursor, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

In a recent interview, Masayoshi Yokoyama, director at RGG Studio, shared that they are not intentionally extending the game unnaturally.

Expect Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii To Be 1.3x Longer Than The Last Spin-Off Game

As stated by Masayoshi Yokoyama, the duration of a game is primarily based on the length of its main narrative. Specifically, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii extends approximately 1.3 times or around 30% beyond The Man Who Erased His Name’s storyline.

In essence, RGG Studio doesn’t deliberately stretch the game for length; rather, as explained by Yokoyama, developers can expand the size of a game significantly if they put in sufficient effort. This can involve creating quests like fetch tasks and more, but interestingly, Piratate Yakuza in Hawaii turned out to be longer without any intentional effort on the part of the developers. According to Yokoyama, the game’s length was self-increasing due to its expansive map, numerous locations to explore, and unannounced features yet to come.

Approximately 17 hours is needed to complete the main storyline in The Man Who Erased His Name; however, considering the additional side quests, mini-games, and various other activities available in an open-world game like Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, players might find themselves investing significantly more time, potentially extending their playthrough experience.

The most recent title in the Like a Dragon series, launched by Sega, goes by Infinite Wealth. This game has been warmly welcomed since its release earlier this year. On Open Critic, it boasts a “Mighty” rating, with an impressive 97% of critics endorsing it.

Can the game “Will Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” manage to achieve such a feat? We’ll discover the answer when it releases on February 21, 2025, available for play on PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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2024-12-28 22:38