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As one might expect from anRGG Studiogame,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’sseafarer adventureis peppered withoff-the-walls goofy substories and minigames.
On his adventures inHawaii, Majima will get caught up in all sorts of weird shenanigans, and taking pictures of perverts is certainly an unexpected side story.
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Making a return fromLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth,Sicko Snap is perhaps one ofYakuza’s silliest minigames.
It’s clearly an homage to Nintendo’sPokémon Snap, but instead of adorable Pokémon,you’re snapping photos of mask-wearing, Speedo-clad perverts who plague Honolulu with their degeneracy.
Completing the minigame and its substory will also give you the handy Scope Ring.
This guide will provide an overview of the minigame, notable rewards, as well as the more elusive Sickos that can be easily missed. Gotta snap ‘em all!
How To Unlock
As with most other minigames, Sicko Snap is available fairly early in the game in the form of a substory.
You’ll need to first begin the substory"Snap Those Sickos! Again!“by going to theAloha Beach Trolley Stop on Aloha Street in East Waikiki, Honolulu.
Once you get on the trolley, you’ll meetKuroki, whom players might rememberfromLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
He’ll tell you about his occupation as a pervert photographer, and he’ll invite you to take photos of Sickos with him (for justice, of course).
You’ll then have access to Sicko Snap, andKuroki will be sitting at the trolley stop as a vendor for you to exchange points with.
How To Play Sicko Snap
The premise of Sicko Snap is simple:you’ll ride the trolley on a predetermined path and take photos of a set number of Sickos,which nets you points that will be evaluated by the end of the trail.
The more Sickos you snap and the better the quality of the picture, the more points you earn.
To maximize point gain,you’ll need to zoom in and center the Sicko in the frame, no matter what compromising positions you may find them in.
You’ll be given an ample supply of film, and taking photos slows down time for a short duration.
Completion Score
Film Count
Sicko Count
Waikiki Resort Line
Harbor Line
Night Square Line
The minigame ends when the trolley hits the final stop or when you run out of film.
Types Of Papillon Boys
As you ride the trolley looking for Sickos, there are different types of Sickos roaming around Honolulu (seriously, how many perverts are in this city?).
Kuroki will warn you that there are four types of Papillon Boys you’ll find on each trail:
Scoring System
After each round of Sicko Snap,you’ll be evaluated based on how many Sickos you’ve taken photos of, what kind you’ve managed to snap, and how well you framed your shots.
Notable Rewards
Once you’ve snapped enough Sickos and netted a hefty amount of points,you’re able to redeem those points for items by speaking to Kuroki at his usual spot.
Here are some notable items that might be worth your while:
Substory: The Sicko Snap Saga
Once you’ve completed all three trolley trails, Kuroki will tell you about a Sicko who’s so elusive that his status borders on legendary, starting"The Sicko Snap Saga” substory.
Aptly dubbed the Legendary Sicko, your next mission is togo to Crystal Papillon Island and find him.
Unlike what the dialogue might suggest,you’re not physically going to Crystal Papillon Island via Goromaru, but instead, it’s a trail in and of itself in Sicko Snap.
Talk to Kuroki, and you’ll now have an option to travel to Crystal Papillon Island.
Crystal Papillon Island
On this trail, you’ll be on a raft going through a lazy river, with Noah, Goro, and Kuroki tagging along your island escapade.Many of the Sickos on these trails will be popping out of the water,so keep your eye out on Papillon Boys who seem to have a knack for synchronized swimming.
Once you’ve gone through enough of the trail and taken a photo of the final Papillon Boy, you’ll arrive at a beach, where you’ll encounter the legendary Crystal Papillon, whose crotch is glowing in a blinding light.
Because he has a health bar, we can consider this a boss fight. To whittle him down,you must take photos of the Papillon Boy every time his crotch is exposed.He’ll telegraph how by first appearing with his crotch covered.
Once you’ve snapped enough photos, he’ll fall over and you’ll get theperfect opportunity to take dozens of photos like an overzealous paparazzo.
Completing Crystal Papillon Island will finish the substory, and Crystal Papillon will be successfully apprehended by the authorities.
As thanks for your help, Kuroki will reward you with theunique Scope Ring, which is arguably one of the best rings in the game.
While the Scope Ring only gives a paltry 80 defense and 30 bullet defense, it has aunique trait that allows you to see hidden treasure chests and paper fortunes scattered across Honolulu.
If you’re trying to 100% treasure chests and find paper fortunes to exchange with Kamulop in Little Japan, then this is a must-have.
