Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a game that you can complete in about 15 hours if you rush through it, but it becomes far more enjoyable the longer you immerse yourself in its world. The game features numerous mechanics that you might overlook, either because they aren’t explained well or because the explanations are too brief.
One such mechanic is status ailments. You might be wondering how many status effects exist and how they function. For those looking to familiarize themselves with these ailments, here’s a rundown on all the status effects in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and what they do.
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All Status Ailments in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Status effects in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii aren’t as complex as those in other games. There are only four in total. Three can affect the player, and one is exclusive to enemies.
Stun Status Ailment
The Stun status ailment does exactly what its name suggests — it immobilizes the player and prevents them from taking any actions for a set duration of time. However, players can shorten the stun time by rapidly pressing the designated button.
This status effect is represented by yellow stars near Majima’s head.
Burn Status Ailment
The Burn status ailment prevents the player from taking any action for as long as they remain on fire. Once the flames are extinguished, however, everything returns to normal.
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While similar to Stun, there is one key difference: Players cannot reduce the duration of the Burn effect as they can with Stun.
This status ailment is indicated by flames on Majima’s torso.
Shock Status Ailment
If you enjoy performing Heat Attacks, you’ll want to avoid the Shock status ailment. This effect significantly drains the Heat Gauge, forcing you to refill it before you can use Heat Attacks again.
The Shock status ailment is indicated by a blue lightning effect.
Fear Status Ailment
The Fear status ailment is exclusive to enemies and cannot be applied to Majima. This status prevents enemies from taking any action for a short duration. If they are on the ground when the effect takes place, they will be considered downed.
The Fear status ailment is indicated by a purple aura near the enemy’s head.
There are many rings that can help players counter these status ailments, so be on the lookout for them.
- Released
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February 21, 2025
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong