You’ll findplenty of minigames and other distractionsto delve into while playingLike A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii,but one of the most important is Dragon Kart. In addition to the prestige that comes with being crowned the fastest Dragon Kart racer in Hawaii, there are plenty of prizes to earn, treasure to unlock, and even two crew members to recruit via Dragon Kart.
Dragon Kart’s return from the previous two main games is much more straightforward and manageable in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, with three major cups to participate in and a streamlined, quick progression of the story. In addition, there’s more to enjoy here than just racing, thanks to the new Elimination Duel mode.
How Do You Play Dragon Kart?
This substory and minigame is located in thesouthwestern corner of the mapon the far side ofAnaconda Harbor Park.When you approach for the first time, a young employee namedRanwill give you the low down on Dragon Kart, the cart-racing sport taking Japan by storm.
Dragon Kart is a simple minigame that only requires a few controls, so you’ll get the hang of things quickly.
There are a few things to know before you begin:
What Modes Are In Dragon Kart?
There are a few modes in Dragon Kart, one of which is locked to you until you complete the Resort Cup. Here are the modes and their unlock conditions below.
Beach and Market
Harbor Sunset Tour
Ocean Festival
The second mode is originally locked and labeled as ‘???’, but itunlocks after you win a Resort Cupand speak to your rival standing beside Ran.
Duels are unlike regular races since you’ll be in a small, enclosed area outfitted with Gatling Guns and tasked with depleting the other racers' HP, causing them to crash. The last person standing wins.
Win the Resort Cup and talk to Ran.
Win the Urban Cup and talk to Elelu and Yappi.
Daisy’s Elimination Duel
Ran’s Elimination Duel
Win the Resort, Urban, and Festival Cups, plus the previous duels.
The Michio Army Elimination Duel
Defeat Ran in her Elimination Duel.
While it may sound simple, there’s a strategy to this, as you don’t want to accelerate into enemy crosshairs. You can be defeated with a few well-placed shots, souse your mini-map to avoid other kartsand assess your situation so you don’t lose every time.
With persistent attempts and learning to peek around the corners of barriers, you’ll quickly win duels, conquering your rivals.
How Do You Unlock New Dragon Karts?
You’ll unlock Karts naturally by playing Dragon Kart duels, including some excellent choices that will make winning Dragon Kart Time Trials even easier as you upgrade your car.
Defeat Elelu and Yappi’s Elimination Duel
Defeat The Robo Michio Army’s Elimination Duel
How Do You Win At Dragon Kart And Complete The Substories?
Once you finish all three tournaments and three duel matches, you’ll beginThe Fastest in Hawaiisubstory, pitting you againstRanherself, revealing her nickname to beDragon Girl.
Your final challenge is todefeat Ran in an Elimination Duelto see who’s the fastest in Hawaii. Ran’s duel is a standard race, unlike the previous three matches.
You cannot crash in this duel, or you will automatically lose, so avoid her attacks at all costs.
When you defeat Ran, you’ll unlock the Rising Dragon Kart in the shop. To progress the story, exit the Dragon Kart menu, and you’ll enjoy a celebratory scene where Majima soaks in being the fastest in Hawaii.
Unfortunately, five Robo Michio crash your party and challenge you to an Elimination Duel to prove you’re the strongest in Hawaii. As’The Fastest in Hawaii’substory ends, you gain one more to complete:‘The Path To Speed’and one more Duel on your list.
Take on the Robo Michal Army Elimination Dueland come out on top using precise driving and cunning to outwit the robotic drivers. With the Robo Michio Army defeated, you’ll unlock theLegend Wave Kartfor purchase in the shop.
When you exit the Dragon Kart menu, a dramatic cutscene shows the evil robots’ downfall, making you the undisputed Dragon Kart champion. When the cutscene ends, you’ll complete’The Path To Speed’substory.
What Rewards Do You Get From Dragon Kart?
With everything completed in the Dragon Kart mini-game, you’llreceive the following rewards:
These races offered loot and crew members worth the time commitment, includinga great shooter in Ranand a fantastic tank in Robo Michio Mach.
