Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, on the other hand, is thenextside story title in the franchise.

It follows everyone’s favorite cyclopean anti-hero as he goes on his very own pirate-themed adventure.

This all begs the question: which Like A Dragon side story title is better?

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6Which Game Has The Better Story?

Both are side games that are strongly tethered to another title in the franchise.

Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, on the other hand, is a fun adventure.

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5Which Game Has The Better Combat?

Here, The Man Who Erased His Name has an excellent claim to fame: the Spider Gadget.

It is extremely dynamic and can be used to create elaborate combos.

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…but Majima is evenmorefun to play as.

With the jump button comes a new feature for the series: aerial combos.

That’s right, we’re Devil May Cry now.

Split image of Majima from Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Kiryu from The Man Who Erased His Name.

Oh, and to top it all off, Majima gets the Chain Hook.

And don’t even get me started on how good the perfect block feels in the Sea Dog style.

That technique alone elevateseverything.

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This is the best action has ever felt in the Like A Dragon series.

4Which Game Has The Better Locations?

More than most games, the world of every Like A Dragon game feels deeply integral to each title.

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And in this respect, both of these games provide strong offerings.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has you exploring the vast city of Honolulu.

Additionally, you have two smaller locations in Rich Island and Madlantis.

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There is plenty to see and do, with a ton of charming substories to complete in the process.

However, The Man Who Erased His Name features both SotenboriandIjincho.

Both areiconic Yakuza series staples.

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3Which Game Has The Better Minigames?

What would a Like A Dragon game be without minigames?

I’d argue it wouldn’t be a Like A Dragon game at all.

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And boy, The Man Who Erased His Name has quite a few.

Well, what about Pocket Racer?

That’s right, baby, it’s back and better thanever!

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Hell, even the arcade games are better, as Virtua Fighter 3 and Spikeout are present.

Sorry, Sonic The Fighters,you just aren’t better than Spikeout.

2Which Game Has Better Coliseum Battles?

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Both will have you assemble a crew and lead them into battle against armies of foes.

It’s ahugeupgrade to the vibes.

1Which Game Is Better?

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The Man Who Erased His Name is a fine game.

It gives Kiryu fans another opportunity to walk a mile in his snake-skin shoes.

But Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii is just a better game in nearly every way imaginable.

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The end result is just a fantastic experience that tops The Man Who Erased His Name at every turn.

I’m sorry to say it, but after playing through Majima’s majestic adventure.

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