Mastering Naval Combat in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii introduces thrilling naval combat, a significant departure for the Yakuza series. This guide breaks down the mechanics of ship-to-ship battles, helping you conquer the seas.
Early game sees you commanding the Goromaru, equipped with two cannons and a turret. Encounters with enemy ships are frequent. While fleeing is an option, it's risky due to slower ship speed and enemy ranged attacks. Engaging head-on is generally recommended.
Three primary attack types exist:
- Turret Gun: Ideal for mid-range engagements. Provides damage while closing the distance for cannon attacks. Manual turret control is possible but riskier.
- Left/Right Cannons: High-damage, close-range attacks (activated with L2/R2). Requires strategic maneuvering to utilize both cannons effectively due to reload times.
- RPG Missile: Switching to deck view (risky in close quarters) allows deploying an RPG for long-range damage, often advantageous for initiating combat.
Ship Control: The left stick steers the Goromaru. A boost function increases speed, useful for closing distance or performing drifts (O/B button + boost) to evade fire or reposition for optimal cannon usage.
Two-Stage Naval Battles: Many battles, particularly boss fights and Pirate Coliseum encounters, feature two stages. Focus fire on the main enemy ship to trigger the boarding phase.
Boarding Parties: Once the main ship's health is depleted, a boarding party commences, transitioning to familiar Yakuza-style beat-'em-up combat. You'll often be outnumbered, highlighting the importance of crew member leveling and morale boosting. Strategic use of crew member stat boosters is key to victory.
Mastering these naval combat mechanics is crucial for progression, especially in the later game and the Pirate Coliseum. With strategic crew management, upgrades, and skillful maneuvering, your Goromaru can dominate the seas.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
