Speaking of sea battles, the coup de grâce of Pirate Yakuza is the inclusion of full-on naval battles. While sailing the high seas, Majima can chart a course to uncover hidden treasure on enemy pirate-controlled islands and engage in multi-layered nautical battles while ducking hazardous whirlpools and lightning.

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has fun with its absurd premise, but its uncharacteristically weak story is a let down.