In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, you step into the swashbuckling shoes of Goro Majima, Captain of the Goro Pirates. As you navigate the high seas, recruiting a diverse crew is crucial, and here's how you can secure Kraken-Chan and enlist Surfer Jay into your ranks.
How to Recruit Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza
Surfer Jay, a promising recruit found in Honolulu, boasts higher base stats than many early-game crew members, making him a valuable asset to your pirate crew. However, his recruitment process is a bit more involved and requires some strategic sailing. While the order of recruitment doesn't matter, it's advisable to start by heading to Madlantis to fetch the item needed to win Surfer Jay over.
Upon docking at Madlantis, make your way to the tent opposite the Madlantis Golf Range, where you'll find a variety of arcade games and a claw machine. Look for the UFO Catcher Game, which may contain the blue plush known as "Kraken-Chan" that Surfer Jay is fond of. If Kraken-Chan isn't available, speak to the attendant under the tent and request a change of prizes in the UFO game machine.
Winning Kraken-Chan from the claw machine can be challenging, much like real-life claw machines. Ensure you have enough cash before you start, and use the claw to nudge the plush towards the prize slot. Once you've successfully obtained Kraken-Chan, return to your ship, the Goromaru, and set sail back to Honolulu.
Back in Honolulu, head to the Anaconda Shopping Center and find Tropical Coco. If you're struggling to locate Surfer Jay, use your mini-map to spot the pirate member symbols marked with a bandana and sword, indicating potential recruits. You'll find Jay in a garage next to his surfboard. Engage him in conversation, and he'll share his personal struggles, particularly his relationship woes.
As the conversation unfolds, you'll discover that Kraken-Chan is the key to resolving Surfer Jay's relationship issues and convincing him to join the Goro Pirates. When the opportunity arises, present the plush to Jay. He'll then join your crew, with his base stats becoming visible. While Surfer Jay doesn't offer unique perks as a First Mate or Boarding Squad Leader, his recruitment is essential for completionists, and the process of finding Kraken-Chan can be quite the challenge.
That's the complete guide on how to find Kraken-Chan and recruit Surfer Jay in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
