Yakuza 5

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2015
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Edge Magazine
    Dec 12, 2015
    70
    A gaming of charming positive spirit that, three years late and a generation off the pace, sill stands out in a crowded, wantonly destructive field. [Christmas 2015, p.114]
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  2. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 10, 2015
    70
    Still gaming’s most realistic crime drama, as well as being the natural heir to both Shenmue and Streets Of Rage – even if this entry shows little real innovation.

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PS3 Game of 2015
1
#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2015
2
#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2015

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 294 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 245 out of 294
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 294
  3. Negative: 26 out of 294
  1. Mousa341
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    (93 + 90 +90 +80 + 70 + 90) / 6 = 85.5 !!!!! Not 82 Please Metacritic Come On!!! that's not fair!!!!!
    Please Check your Average System!!!!    (93 + 90 +90 +80 + 70 + 90) / 6 = 85.5 !!!!! Not 82 Please Metacritic Come On!!! that's not fair!!!!!
    Please Check your Average System!!!!
    this Game deserve at least 9 , One of the Best Games in PS3 history    … Full Review »
  2. simon7109
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Best Yakuza game avaiable in the west.
    If you like the Yakuza series, pls buy it right now to support the series so we can get more Yakuza.    Best Yakuza game avaiable in the west.
    If you like the Yakuza series, pls buy it right now to support the series so we can get more Yakuza.
    Yakuza 0 is coming and I believe we can get Yakuza 6 if they sell enough from this.    … Full Review »
  3. Akalooti
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    We all know not all reviews are fair and based on reality and every site or magazine have a way to see the game and review it! But when greatWe all know not all reviews are fair and based on reality and every site or magazine have a way to see the game and review it! But when great games like yakuza and beyond two souls and any cinematic game have low reviews because the editors don't like the style of it they should quit!
    And the worst thing when the big site that collects the reviews and his only job is appearing the average for the gamers to know if the game are good or not!? Fail like Metacritic!? So please save what you have of your dignity and do your work without cheating with the ugly low budget games!    … Full Review »
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