Battle Styles
Push Combat to the Extreme with Two Battle Styles
In addition to his signature Mad Dog style, which is all about speed, Majima can also use his Sea Dog style to wield a cutlass and other buccaneer gear. Pick the style that works for you—kick, pummel, and slash your way through the filthy bilge rats who stand in your way!
Fighting Styles
The fighting style that earned the Mad Dog of Shimano his fearsome moniker in the criminal underworld. Majima blends together a combination of punches, kicks, and knife strokes to make quick work of his enemies. He can also launch his victims into the air and unleash flashy mid-air combos!
A swashbuckling fighting style befitting a pirate at sea, Majima wields a pair of cutlasses and has three sidearms at his disposal. Hack and slash through swarms of enemies and draw your sidearms when the need arises!
Combos
Unleash a flurry of punches, kicks, and blade attacks on your foes! Follow up with flashy finishing blows and aerial combos!
The Sea Dog style allows Majima to quickly lay waste to his foes using his cutlasses. He can also unlock triple finishers that utilize all three of his sidearms.
Heat Actions
These devastating attacks can be performed under certain conditions, such as when Majima is armed with an impromptu weapon or making use of his surroundings.
Majima's Heat Actions make use of his cutlasses and sidearms. Embrace the pirate life and unleash waves of nautical nonsense upon your foes!
Madness Gauge
While battling in the Mad Dog style, use the Madness Gauge to summon doppelgangers! These apparitions will fight by Majima's side and can be used to dish out insane combination attacks.
Using the Madness Gauge, Majima can summon dark deities capable of turning the tides of battle. Conjuring them requires treasures known as Dark Instruments, which you'll need to plunder from the ships of defeated rival pirate crews.
Sidearms & Dark Instruments
Collect Sidearms and Dark Instruments to tap into the Sea Dog style's full potential!
Sidearms
Three unique weapons that can be unlocked as you progress through the story.
Cutlass Boomerang enables Majima to throw his cutlasses and damage enemies at a distance. His Pistol can also be charged to deal extra damage. Lastly, he can latch on to enemies using his Chain Hook and zip towards them.
Dark Instruments
- Dark God of the Waves
Playing Majima's cursed violin summons man-eating sharks to the battlefield! These beasts will emerge from the ground, dealing heavy damage to enemies within range of their jaws. Furthermore, the more enemies there are, the greater the number of sharks that will appear! - Dark God of the Skies
Playing a tune on Majima's cursed sax conjures an avian ally capable of conjuring up powerful winds! Enemies caught within its tornadoes will be blown into the air and suffer continuous damage. - Dark God of the Earth
Playing Majima's cursed guitar calls upon a ferocious ape that inflicts massive damage on enemies. The deity makes up for its limited range with its sheer destructive force. - Dark God of the Deep
Blowing into Majima's cursed ocarina beckons a terrifying jellyfish to emerge from the briny deep! This creature will heal Majima and his allies, as well as shock and immobilize nearby enemies.
Pirate Battle
Lead the Goro Pirates to battle on the high seas and etch your crew's name into the annals of pirate history!
Captain the Goromaru as you explore the vast ocean! During your voyages, you'll discover lighthouses, treasure islands, and various other locations. However, don't forget to ready your cannons, as you may have to go to battle with the dangerous marauders that lurk in wait!
Maneuver around enemy bombardments and send volleys of cannonballs into their ship's hull! Once it has taken enough damage, board their ship with your crew and brawl it out to secure victory!
You can also enter the Pirates' Coliseum and face off against rival crews to earn fame and fortune beyond your wildest dreams!
To really kick arrrss in naval battles, you'll need to modify your ship, strategically deploy your forces, and power up your crew! Meet over 100 recruitable seafarers, and modify your ship with options that range from different designs and decorations to armor and stronger cannons! Improve your ship and crew, scuttle some enemy vessels, and become a pirate of legend!
Cannon Battles
When fighting enemies at sea, it's either sink or be sunk. Captain your ship as Majima—who can also make repairs or fire his rocket launcher at unsuspecting foes. Steer the Goromaru away from enemy fire, and bombard them with cannon volleys! Customizing the Goromaru is also key to victory! You can reinforce your ship's deck or swap out the cannons for flamethrowers and lasers.
Deck Battles
Once you've weakened the enemy's vessel, it's time to storm their ship!
Seize the opposing ship by engaging in an all-out brawl. To claim victory, you'll need to rely on Majima's abilities and the crewmates you bring to battle. Each crewmate brings different skills to the table—some focus more on offense, while others offer more healing capabilities. With plenty of potential allies to recruit around Hawaii and Madlantis, you'll need to assemble your very own crew of misifts and raise them into legendary pirates!
The Pirates' Coliseum
The Pirates' Coliseum in Madlantis is an arena like no other. Here, you'll engage in naval battles with a variety of different rules: from one-on-one matches to chaotic free-for-alls against nine other crews! You'll also encounter a variety of colorful opponents unique to the Pirates' Coliseum, including a shady scientist, a pyromaniac, and even a sumo wrestler! All sorts of challenges await you, the Goromaru, and your trusty crew.
The Road to Pirate King
Become pirates of legend! Amass a crew from all over Hawaii and set sail on the Goromaru!
Scorching waters riddled with volcanoes, treacherous blizzards, and various other challenges await on the open sea. Prepare to reinforce the Goromaru, assemble a band of buccaneers, discover hidden treasures, and etch your crew's name into the annals of pirate history.
The Goro Pirates
Customize your vessel and train up your crew members! Turn your motley band of pirates into the finest crew in all of Hawaii!
The Goromaru
Your seaworthy vessel, named after Noah's feline friend, Goro. In addition to letting you enjoy life at sea, the Goromaru boasts the captain's quarters and several other facilities, where you can kick back with some Karaoke, parties, and feasts with your crew! Below deck, you can cook in the kitchen and customize Majima's outfit.
Building your Crew
Scouting
You'll meet characters around town who may be willing to join the Goro Pirates, including some familiar faces from past games.
Scout your favorites and assemble the crew of your dreams!
A Treasury of Treasures
Use the Treasury of Treasures to discover hints about the locations of hidden treasures.
When obtaining a treasure, you'll receive money and reputation, which can help you strengthen the Goro Pirates and improve their pirate rank. Amass a fortune and work toward completing the log!
Challenges
Completing challenges, such as defeating enemy pirates or gathering treasure, helps Majima increase the crew's reputation.
As you earn more reputation, the pirate rank of the Goro Pirates will increase, unlocking a slew of benefits!
Bounties
Take down wanted criminals and turn them in for some cold, hard cash. Bounties are an excellent way to rake in enough dough to strengthen Majima and upgrade the Goromaru, so keep an eye out for bounties on the map and wanted posters!
Rings
Accessories that Majima can equip with varying special effects, including boosts to his Attack and Defense. In addition to purchasing them in stores, you can acquire them by helping townspeople with their troubles or finding them in treasure chests. Your equipped rings can be seen on Majima's fingers, so have fun decking him out with different looks and effects!
Voyages
The ocean is broken up into diverse zones, each containing its own pirate crews for you to defeat. Journey across seas surrounded by luscious greenery, scorching waters riddled with volcanoes, brittle climates, and more on your hunt to track down a legendary treasure.
Menacing bilgerats prowl the Hawaiian seas, so make sure you're fully prepared before you set sail. Use the Prepare to Sail menu to adjust your crew formation, customize the Goromaru's looks and equipment, or boost your firepower.
Downtime on Deck
During voyages, you're free to roam the deck of the Goromaru!
In safe areas, you can mingle with the crew, set up a net to catch fish and gather materials, and batten down the hatches for the next leg of your adventures at sea.
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Fishing Nets
Attach a trawl net to the Goromaru so you can efficiently bring in a variety of fish, materials, and other items during your voyages!
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Interacting with Your Crew
Talk to your crew members to check in with them. You can also give gifts that raise their morale and EXP, so try to mingle with them whenever possible!
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Scope
View objects of interest through the scope to glean more information. Assess the strength of enemy vessels, uncover details on treasure islands, and more!
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Parties and Feasts
Raise your crew's morale by throwing raucous parties! Bringing everyone together for a hearty toast will lift everyone's spirits. You can also instantly boost the EXP of a select group of crew members by inviting them to a feast in the captain's quarters.
Threats at Sea
During voyages, the environment around you will undergo drastic changes, putting you in peril of the elements, from heavy snowfall to devastating whirlpools. Take the helm and navigate your ship to safety!
Treasure Islands
Vast riches rest on the islands surrounding Hawaii, but beware of treasure-hungry pirates, toxic gas, lava, and more! Select your finest crewmate, explore the island, and bring home the treasure!
