Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

High impact simulated gambling and strong violence

Advice for consumers This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. This rating has been given because it features graphic violence, strong language, and encouragement of gambling. Brief outline of the game Instalment in the role-playing game series in which the ex-Yakuza, Goro Majima, finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island and suffering from amnesia. He befriends the boy who saved him and they begin together on a journey into piracy. Content specific issues This game features depictions of graphic violence, including torture of human characters. One cutscene shows a character who has been tied to a chair after being kidnapped. A group of assailants then begin to savagely beat and kick him, with accompanying blood effects. The game also features other examples of violence towards vulnerable and defenceless characters. In the opening cutscene, a child is punched and kicked in the face by a group of men, with moderate blood effects. General gameplay violence features blood effects when characters are struck. There are depictions of simulated gambling in the form of both traditional and non-traditional casino games. Players can enter a district in which they can enter casinos and play various games of chance. These include: Poker, Blackjack, Mahjong, Oicho-Kabu and Koi-Koi. This game also contains use of strong language ('fuck'). Other issues This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items, in the form of cosmetic packs, which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items. The game also features the ability for the player's character to drink alcohol, including becoming drunk, although the actual consumption of alcohol isn't seen during gameplay, only during cutscenes.