Yakuza 0

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8.6

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  1. fungz84
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    Pure fun and nice tats. It's like playing a traditional Yakuza movie film with you in it as the main character. I bought this game on day 1 with Resident Evil 7 and Tales of Berseria, and I am always conflicted as to which to spend more time on. So fun and funny at times with a good story (one of the few games where I don't pause to "skip" the story scene.)
  2. Jus7ice
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    It hasn't been a long time since Yakuza 5 released on NA. And Yakuza 0 improves it in a lot of ways. Nagoshi-san is one of those developers that knows how to improve a franchise over the years.

    10/10
  3. BrandonTjon
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Bringing back the fun in video games

    The Yakuza series deliverers yet again with a awesome addition. This time it's set in the 80s. The plot follows both Kiryu & Majima and is executed really well. While the first two chapters are a bit slow the rest of the game is so much fun. The Main story is really dark and grim but is balanced really well with the side content. I really love the    Bringing back the fun in video games

    The Yakuza series deliverers yet again with a awesome addition. This time it's set in the 80s. The plot follows both Kiryu & Majima and is executed really well. While the first two chapters are a bit slow the rest of the game is so much fun. The Main story is really dark and grim but is balanced really well with the side content. I really love the crazy side of the game with all the weird subplots and mini games. They make the game a unique experience. Definitely recommended for both newcomers and fans.    … Expand
  4. fantasticknight
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Yakuza - this is one of the best series of games for all the existence of the gaming industry! This game is simply gorgeous. Not nearly turned bad, but on the contrary has become more colorful and better.
    Story+
    Main Character+
    Gameplay+
    Graphics+
    Music+
    Magnificent quests+
    Be sure to play this masterpiece!
  5. kojishindo
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in the "Yakuza" series.
    Charismatic characters and villains, nice story, a looot of substories, funny minigames, cool battles with a mature battle system, wonderful soundtrack and the nice taste of 80s.
    The graphics is a little outdated but at least it run at 60fps. It will take you 20-30 hours for the main story and around 100 hours if you want to take the    One of the best games in the "Yakuza" series.
    Charismatic characters and villains, nice story, a looot of substories, funny minigames, cool battles with a mature battle system, wonderful soundtrack and the nice taste of 80s.
    The graphics is a little outdated but at least it run at 60fps.
    It will take you 20-30 hours for the main story and around 100 hours if you want to take the platinum trophy.
    And being a prequel will be enjoyable even by the new comers! You have absolutely to play it :D    … Expand
  6. GamingNinja
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    There are some dissapointing and tedious moments when playing Yakuza Zero...
    But these are blown away by the amazing story, gameplay and locations. Must pick this up if you enjoy a good story, characters, and a fun brawling gameplay thrown into the mix. With funny optional side missions, arcades, a great game to throw yourself in and get immersed into the world of jakuza 1988.
    And as    There are some dissapointing and tedious moments when playing Yakuza Zero...
    But these are blown away by the amazing story, gameplay and locations. Must pick this up if you enjoy a good story, characters, and a fun brawling gameplay thrown into the mix. With funny optional side missions, arcades, a great game to throw yourself in and get immersed into the world of jakuza 1988.

    And as this is the very origin of the series this is recommended for anyone willing to jump into the series, and with jakuza 1 and 6 coming soon It is a good choice.    … Expand
  7. sorawild
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    There's a reason why even in Japan Yakuza 0 is considered the best game in the series by far. Yakuza 0 improves on all the gameplay mechanics from the previous games and has by far the best story out of all of the games in this franchise. And since this game is a prequel to the series it is also the best starting point for new comers. The only issue I have with this game is that it startsThere's a reason why even in Japan Yakuza 0 is considered the best game in the series by far. Yakuza 0 improves on all the gameplay mechanics from the previous games and has by far the best story out of all of the games in this franchise. And since this game is a prequel to the series it is also the best starting point for new comers. The only issue I have with this game is that it starts off very slow both story and combat wise, but once the story starts rolling and you unlock new moves it becomes a blast.… Expand
  8. ANITEC20
    Feb 24, 2017
    9
    Great flashback Yakuza game, Glad to see this game on the PS4. I've played others series to understand this game. But I gave it a 9 because of the same repetitive enemy spawning and same fighting. I'd pay $60 if you like the series.
  9. ripperroo9977
    Jun 28, 2017
    10
    My first game in the Yakuza series, and fortunately one that is basically the first in the canon. Setting up the characters and the overall story for the other games which are supposedly being re-mastered for PS4 (and possibly PC?). This game was absolutely exceptional. It was a mix of 80's nostalgia, coupled with old school beat 'em up gameplay, and an edgy story which borders onMy first game in the Yakuza series, and fortunately one that is basically the first in the canon. Setting up the characters and the overall story for the other games which are supposedly being re-mastered for PS4 (and possibly PC?). This game was absolutely exceptional. It was a mix of 80's nostalgia, coupled with old school beat 'em up gameplay, and an edgy story which borders on ridiculous and painfully real at times. The game is entirely in Japanese, so if you don't like reading subtitles this might not be for you. I didn't mind, though, due to the exceptional voice acting and translation work. Despite being a fictitious rendering of the Yakuza, I found myself doing a lot of reading about the real-life Yakuza after playing this game and found that the game doesn't hit too far away from home in that instance. I'm definitely looking forward to playing the other games in the series.… Expand
  10. oldschoolgamer7
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    This Yakuza is well paced and has a great story to follow once you get in to it, as always with this franchise there are tons of mini games to get stuck in to some of which I spent hours on just by them selves. its set in the 80s so its a nice change from the normal Yakuza games as well as is probably one of the better written Yakuza games on the story side of things. That said there isThis Yakuza is well paced and has a great story to follow once you get in to it, as always with this franchise there are tons of mini games to get stuck in to some of which I spent hours on just by them selves. its set in the 80s so its a nice change from the normal Yakuza games as well as is probably one of the better written Yakuza games on the story side of things. That said there is only really two locations and after Yakuza 5 I was expecting a larger and more diverse game.

    Also to note is that the story is well directed and its ties in a lot of loose ends if you have played all the other Yakuza games so its a must play for any fan of the series.

    On the combat side of things Majima is a lot more fun of the two characters and his levelling system is richer and more point to actually levelling him up and his fighting style is fun to use. Kiryu's level tree is a bit pointless at times as some of the fighting styles other than his default are boring and clunky and there is no incentive to level up them up.

    The is the only bad point I have about this game and now the franchise, the combat is getting stale they need to start making the AI smarter and having a more skilled approach to combat, somewhere between a tactical fighter like Bloodborne/dark souls with more rpg elements and what it is now would be the best thing ever for this series. There are no real consequences to fighting poorly or well, you just loose more health and have to use more consumables. As it stands you can almost just mash the hits buttons and pretty much win every fight without thinking. But if you like the other Yakuza games like I do its just something you live with, but it would be nice if they fixed this.

    Overall not the best Yakuza game (I think 5 was) but still a very fun game. I threw about 40 hours in to it to complete the main story, most side quests and the larger mini games.    … Expand
  11. Akuaku17
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Great game. For any newcomers to the Yakuza series on the fence about trying this game out, go for it as this is the most fun i have had with a game in years and you will not at all regret it.
  12. Dollface45
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    The Japanese renaissance continues. Along with Persona 5, Nier: Automata and Nioh, Yakuza 0 is another fantastic purely one of a kind experience from Japan. It is a true job well done from Sega. There may not be anything completely new here if you've played other games in the series, but even judged on it's own or as a prequel. Yakuza 0 is bonkers, pulp nonsense. And it is downrightThe Japanese renaissance continues. Along with Persona 5, Nier: Automata and Nioh, Yakuza 0 is another fantastic purely one of a kind experience from Japan. It is a true job well done from Sega. There may not be anything completely new here if you've played other games in the series, but even judged on it's own or as a prequel. Yakuza 0 is bonkers, pulp nonsense. And it is downright artistic more often than not. While not truly an open world game - it's often very linear, the game delights more with the details and side activities than with the overall game design. There may be a peppering of long in the tooth JRPG random battles as you walk through the streets. There may be Guitar Hero style karaoke sing alongs. And there may be button mashing combat encounters, all of which you may have seen hundreds of times in dozens in other games, but none with the dry humor or atmosphere of Yakuza. I could make a list of all the small frustrations you could encounter in the game too, but this game is almost above any sort of focused criticism. Yakuza is just a good time and it maybe even one of the best gangster tales told in the last 15 years too.… Expand
  13. Darkin20
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    Amazing game, love the franchise. They really know how to entertain with storytelling, dialog and minigames. However, the engine they use is getting rather dated and they really need to update it to meet higher standards of gameplay and graphics.
  14. Skitzofreniq
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Wow. I had never played a Yakuza game before and after finishing with Yakuza 0 I kind of realised I've been missing something great my whole life. The main story is so well written, the Japanese voice-acting is amazing, the cutscenes are beautiful, the sub-stories are hilarious. I can't remember the last time I was laughing my ass off this much with a video game. The gameplay is superb asWow. I had never played a Yakuza game before and after finishing with Yakuza 0 I kind of realised I've been missing something great my whole life. The main story is so well written, the Japanese voice-acting is amazing, the cutscenes are beautiful, the sub-stories are hilarious. I can't remember the last time I was laughing my ass off this much with a video game. The gameplay is superb as well since you have six different fighting styles to choose from which gives you variation.

    I just finished the main story in 40+ hours while doing substories here and there that crossed my path and I was only on 26% completion. If that doesn't give you your bang for your buck than I don't know what will.

    All I can say now is that they got a new fan in me and I can't wait for Yakuza Kiwami, which comes out in August 2017. DAY ONE PURCHASE FOR SURE!    … Expand
  15. Maddog5511
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    Just amazing. I have just finished this game and honestly I am now wanting to play the whole series because this installement was just so good. The story is one of the best in a game I have played, with some very well done characters and the gameplay is so fun. Just give it a chance when you have the time it deserves all of it.
  16. ehcab
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    I give Yakuza 8 cause i loved the experience of playing in Tokyo and Osaka during the 80's. Stories (main and side quests) are awesome, as well as the characters interacting in them.
    However, the graphics are a little bit outdated and the combat system is too often resumed by spamming one or two buttons.
    Nevertheless I can only but recommend Yakuza if you want to play a Japanese game,    I give Yakuza 8 cause i loved the experience of playing in Tokyo and Osaka during the 80's. Stories (main and side quests) are awesome, as well as the characters interacting in them.
    However, the graphics are a little bit outdated and the combat system is too often resumed by spamming one or two buttons.

    Nevertheless I can only but recommend Yakuza if you want to play a Japanese game, with a japanese setting and with the possibility of having the japanese voices subtitled in english..    … Expand
  17. No1Livz4ever
    Jul 9, 2017
    9
    I like Ryu Ga Gotoku series, and this one is one of the best games of it. Ryu Ga Gotoku 5 was a good game, but there was too mush management, it was casual (substories markers on the map for example), and Haruka part... Ryu Ga Gotoku 0 shows us how characters become who they are now and doing it the right way.
  18. tomvs123
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    This is one of the most masculine things I've experienced, and that's a good thing. It's full of brawling, honor, respect, patriarchies, gentlemanliness, and just an all-around good portrayal of male natural instincts. Women have their place in the game too, but they don't directly compete with the very brutal (and realistically portrayed) nature of men.

    Besides that, it's a pretty darn    This is one of the most masculine things I've experienced, and that's a good thing. It's full of brawling, honor, respect, patriarchies, gentlemanliness, and just an all-around good portrayal of male natural instincts. Women have their place in the game too, but they don't directly compete with the very brutal (and realistically portrayed) nature of men.

    Besides that, it's a pretty darn good game too. I'll get into the gameplay aspects first.

    There's a lot to do in the game. I previously played Yakuza Kiwami and this game has roughly twice as much stuff to do. I spent 90 hours in this one compared to about 45 in Kiwami. There's more than 20 minigames, although most of them are gambling-based. The top two minigames are real estate management and cabaret club management. Both very different, but fun, addictive, and time-consuming in their own ways. And if you're a typical man like me, you'll also spend a lot of time doing the phone club mini game, where you talk to random girls on the phone until you convince one to go on a date with you, sometimes with unexpected outcomes. And then there's the gravure video collecting and phone card collecting (both featuring partially nude girls).

    Like Kiwami, the side quests are all interesting. They range from relatively normal to off-the-wall bonkers. A big part of why they're so appealing is that you're a masculine Yakuza (mafia) type, yet you partake in activities that are more appropriate for children, nerds, or anyone besides a Yakuza-type. This is the selling point of the game for me. This clash of expectations and the character's in-game reactions to you taking part in these is hilarious.

    The main story is what sets the tone or seriousness of your character, to contrast the side quests and minigames. There's no comedy here. It's all serious, all of the time, and that's a good thing. Without going into detail on the plot, the story is good, good enough to be a TV or movie crime drama, which is better than what most video games do these days. It has a number of minor plot holes and video-game conveniences, but will satisfy most as long as you're not expecting a literary masterpiece.

    The biggest plot hole is your protagonists' fists. You'll frequently be put into the position where the big bad guy will leave and send his 50 goons after you. But miraculously, you will be able to fight them all off. You do this so many times, that you might start to wonder if the big bad guys are taking you seriously and if you're actually Superman. Though this is common in many video games, so it probably won't bother most.

    As a side note, the game supposedly takes place in the 1980's, but many of the advertisements in-game don't indicate this. Most are seemingly identical as in Kiwami (which takes place in a different decade). It's just a little disappointing to see 2000's style glamour advertisements in a game that's supposed to take place two decades prior.

    And finally, the game supposedly shows us how Majima Goro became the crazy person he is, but it doesn't do that very well. For most of the game, he acts basically like the other protagonist, and then all of a sudden at the end, he turns crazy. It would have been better if they just left out the crazy bit so fans could continue to guess how he went crazy, but there you go: we got the reason, even if it isn't a very good one.

    This is a good one and I'm looking forward to playing the remakes of the other games in the series.    … Expand
  19. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    I wish I could go further in this great saga which with us for very recently with this game recently released and for my opinion if the Ps4 continues to receive exclusive of as much quality as the games of this year will be an incredible year.

    A great game with a great theme and history, recommendation 9/10
  20. Chaotic_Zombie
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    Games like these where you actually be very happy to pay $60

    I dn't even know where to start about how perfect this game has in many aspects but i will try to make it short and with no spoilers. 10 - The storyline: In the past few years we couldn't really find a game with a good story except games like the witcher 3 maybe but yakuza 0 proves that it actually has the best if not one    Games like these where you actually be very happy to pay $60

    I dn't even know where to start about how perfect this game has in many aspects but i will try to make it short and with no spoilers.

    10 - The storyline: In the past few years we couldn't really find a game with a good story except games like the witcher 3 maybe but yakuza 0 proves that it actually has the best if not one of the best storylines in the gaming industry especially for the fans who played the other yakuza games.

    10 - Voice Acting: Yakuza is one of the very very few games that people who hate japanese voice acting and prefer english dub wouldn't either be disappointed with this game because you can actually feel the emotions of every character and you will care for every character because the game actually cares.

    9 - Sountracks: The soundtracks are very well done, especially in some boss fights and you will feel those 80 vibes when you go to places like disco's, karaoke's etc...

    10 - Characters: Like i mentioned before,every character is important in the game and the villains are one of the best introduced which will make them very likeable too.

    9 - Gameplay: The gameplay is pretty amazing especially compared to previous entries in the series and there are 3 fighting styles for both main characters. Some might find it pretty repetetitive but there is an ability later on which makes you avoid random street fights.

    9.5 - Graphics: For a game which has low budget compared to other triple A titles, the graphics are pretty amazing especially in cutscenes...not to forget this was originally on a ps3 and later on released on ps4.

    10/10 - Overall: Imo this game is worth buying a ps4 alone and you will never regret my words, i woud even recommend playing it before titles like Uncharted 4. Hope everyone enjoys this wonderful game before the release of Yakuza Kiwami which is the remake of yakuza 1 on August 29 2017.    … Expand
  21. Derpmeowslurp
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Giving any media a 10/10 score always seems so ridiculous when I see it anywhere. In any media, you want to be entertained, sometimes you look for depth of story or some emotional connection. In Yakuza 0, there's a little bit of everything and it takes almost none of it seriously. The exception being the main story line, which is packed full of drama. It's such a bizarre juxtapositionGiving any media a 10/10 score always seems so ridiculous when I see it anywhere. In any media, you want to be entertained, sometimes you look for depth of story or some emotional connection. In Yakuza 0, there's a little bit of everything and it takes almost none of it seriously. The exception being the main story line, which is packed full of drama. It's such a bizarre juxtaposition between the wackiness of the side stories and the seriousness of the main story. Somehow, it works incredibly well. If I had to rate Yakuza 0's main story, I'd give it a 9, it was compelling and interesting and despite the heavy use of cutscenes and dialog, I still never lost interest.

    What sets it apart from most media, for me, is the enormous amount of fun things to do in the game both during the story and after the story. I have spent more time playing mahjong and dancing at the disco than I have in the main story. It's packed full of fun content and worth every penny. For a medium that ultimately boils down to whether you'll have fun, I can't imagine anyone not finding something here they will love and keeping coming back to.    … Expand
  22. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:9
    Sounds:9
    Gameplay:10
    Mechanics:10
    Details:8
    Characters:9
    Must have !
  23. RJX74
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    One of my favorite games on PS4. Slow start but it explodes in an awesome adventure. Love the setting
  24. RememberTheAGES
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    When I first started playing Yakuza 0 I wasn't sure what to expect. Chapter 1 was mildly interesting and I wasn't sure why everyone was so very much excited about this series. As I continued playing though the game ramped up quickly and the protagonists Kiryu and Majima really started to become fleshed out.

    I'm not even sure how to explain this game. There is so much to do in Yakuza 0    When I first started playing Yakuza 0 I wasn't sure what to expect. Chapter 1 was mildly interesting and I wasn't sure why everyone was so very much excited about this series. As I continued playing though the game ramped up quickly and the protagonists Kiryu and Majima really started to become fleshed out.

    I'm not even sure how to explain this game. There is so much to do in Yakuza 0 and everything for the most part is fun from doing the main story to playing baseball or sharing your phone card collection as you come the street for all the hidden ones to oh so much more. I would do a chapter and then hit up mini games to break of the seriousness of the main story which gets ridiculously good quite quickly and becomes one of the most amazing crime dramas I have ever seen!

    From a game that started off as unsure why everyone loved so much to becoming one of my favorite games speaks volumes to this series. This game made me a fan for life and I have the long journey of obtaining the rest of the series to see how everything turns out.

    I love this game, and I love you Kiiiiiryu-Chan!    … Expand
  25. pongkrit03
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    My first Yakuza I have great experience more than I have expected. I love the story very much both main quests and side quests. I would say this game has the BEST WRITER EVER. Main story is intense and has a lot of plot twists and side stories, some are hilarious, some made me shed tears. Yakuza 0 is the epitome of how to create great story for a game. GREAT MINI GAMES are also one thingMy first Yakuza I have great experience more than I have expected. I love the story very much both main quests and side quests. I would say this game has the BEST WRITER EVER. Main story is intense and has a lot of plot twists and side stories, some are hilarious, some made me shed tears. Yakuza 0 is the epitome of how to create great story for a game. GREAT MINI GAMES are also one thing that need to be mentioned. This game contains several great mini games and some are super fun, such as Cabaret Club, Real estate business. Seriously I spent 60 hours+ into the game, more than half are from mini games and side quests. It is safe to say that Yakuza is one of the best games in term of making mini games as well.

    Combat system is good, not the best though. It is more like Street fighter in 3 dimensions, rather than other action games like Batman. The way enemies attacking you is kind of random, but it is still fun nonetheless. There are many cool animations when you use heat gauge, especially with new environment or equipment. It is subjective one but those who like fighting should like this one as well.

    Next is cutscenes. There are many cutscenes here. and again ONE OF THE BEST CUTSCENES game I ever saw in my 20 years gamer. Facial expressions look so real, they thrill me every time. Voice acting is top notch too.

    One last thing I have to mention is the soundtracks. This game has ones of THE BEST SOUNDTRACKS ever. You may not notice while you playing the game because you may be busy with fighting but if you check out Youtube, there are tons of soundtracks and most of them are great, especially Kuze song.

    In conclusion, YAKUZA 0 strongest strengths are STORY, MINIGAMES, CUTSCENES and SOUNDTRACKS. Combat is good too but it is subjective one. Game length is long. No negative comes to my mind at all. Definitely deserves my 10/10 score. However, this game has a ton of texts to read and sometimes long cutscenes, so those who don't like reading, might not enjoy as much. I will look forward to play KIWAMI 1 and KIWAMI 2.    … Expand
  26. don_tim
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Excellent story! Addictive gameplay!!! This game was a hell of a ride and such a great experience. This was the first Yakuza game i've ever played. Now I'm up for the challenge to complete them all.
  27. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    I wish the game had way less exposition and was fully voice acted through out the whole thing. But the story, game-play, characters, and side activities were all fantastic.
  28. scruffy_77
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    Well what can I say, I refer to metacritic for game reviews based on user opinion rather than corporate reviews, the latest call of duty reviews showed the country mile of difference between user and company reviews on all platforms! Based the reviews below I delved into this new world of Yakuza. At first I was apprehensive, thought perhaps I had made a bad decision, but I kept on... andWell what can I say, I refer to metacritic for game reviews based on user opinion rather than corporate reviews, the latest call of duty reviews showed the country mile of difference between user and company reviews on all platforms! Based the reviews below I delved into this new world of Yakuza. At first I was apprehensive, thought perhaps I had made a bad decision, but I kept on... and oh my days, this game has immersed me beyond reproach. The story is epic, I could have never guessed the way it would turn out. The side stories, the mini games, the club management, the real estate. The laughs I had at the telephone dating. Sega have outdone themselves, it is such a shame a game of this calibre has no media coverage in the west. Yes the graphics are not the best and not cutting edge... But if you want pointless eye candy that looks good with no substance then purchase one of the many other titles currently available. For a newbie Yakuza player, this has been amazing, entertaining, funny, addictive and immersive. Sega, a hat tip from my childhood with Sonic, and a hat tip as an adult for Yakuza... In a word, brilliant!! This game can only deserve a 10/10 from me.… Expand
  29. DamienFletch
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Having never played a Yakuza game before, I was cautious going into Yakuza 0. It's safe to say that Yakuza is now one of my favorite game series. It's hard not to love the wacky (and hilarious) substories, completely off the wall mini games, and the jam packed world full of stuff to do and shops to visit. Not to mention the compelling crime story at play here. The story is the real star ofHaving never played a Yakuza game before, I was cautious going into Yakuza 0. It's safe to say that Yakuza is now one of my favorite game series. It's hard not to love the wacky (and hilarious) substories, completely off the wall mini games, and the jam packed world full of stuff to do and shops to visit. Not to mention the compelling crime story at play here. The story is the real star of the show for me as it shows us a young, naive Kiryu in his fight to try and make things right and Goro Majima trying to do anything to get his way back into the Yakuza. Simply put, you need to play this game. It may not be the best looking or innovative PS4 game but what it does do, is tells one of the best, most compelling stories of this generation.… Expand
  30. TheMegaGodz
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    An absolutely phenomenal game! Yakuza 0 is one of those games if I wanted to find a fault in, I'd have to get hyper-analytical and nitpicky. Amazing story, great characters, an absolute banger of a soundtrack, and much more await anyone plays this. If you're a Yakuza fan, it's a must play. If not, I still highly recommend it!
  31. RagnarokMike
    Jun 3, 2017
    9
    While 2 still has the best story, 0 is otherwise the best Yakuza game to date.

    First and foremost, Majima is instantly my favorite character to play as ever in a beat 'em up, all of his styles mesh well, and are frenetic and fun. His breaker style is the best style in the entire franchise. Kiryu is less fun than any other entry, and I don't think his Beast style really fits the    While 2 still has the best story, 0 is otherwise the best Yakuza game to date.

    First and foremost, Majima is instantly my favorite character to play as ever in a beat 'em up, all of his styles mesh well, and are frenetic and fun. His breaker style is the best style in the entire franchise. Kiryu is less fun than any other entry, and I don't think his Beast style really fits the character, but it makes sense he's not quite as good being so far before, and his other two styles are otherwise great.

    Like any Yakuza game, the story is top notch crime/thriller, this franchise really excels at this genre, even though there can be some dissonance between the seriousness of the main story and everything else you do, it all still feels right. And you will have PLENTY else to do, circuit cart racing, bowling, pool, darts, 4 different arcade game, karaoke and disco mini-games that could be their own games, a management side-quest that could also be made into a full game in it's own right, and so much more. You will not be left with a shortage of things to do in Yakuza.

    The fighting system is still the best this side of actual fighting games, while games like Arkham and Sleeping Dogs offer a bit more crisp of combat, Yakuza surpasses them in sheer variety. Combos with each style, plus heat moves, plus weapons, so much fun.

    Another great addition to the franchise, next up, Kiwami.    … Expand
  32. stefanaras
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Manliest game ever. You'll love it.
    Jokes aside, the fun gameplay, the numerous side activities that can be incredibly hilarious and addicting, the amazing story and presentation alongside the awesome soundtrack, incredible voice acting and characters makes this game a delight. I went into this completely blind and what I got was much much better than I initially thought it would be. If    Manliest game ever. You'll love it.
    Jokes aside, the fun gameplay, the numerous side activities that can be incredibly hilarious and addicting, the amazing story and presentation alongside the awesome soundtrack, incredible voice acting and characters makes this game a delight. I went into this completely blind and what I got was much much better than I initially thought it would be. If what I described sound right up your alley and you don't mind long, but engaging cutscenes, give this a try and you won't regret it.    … Expand
  33. il_fenomeno
    May 1, 2018
    9
    This game got everything, action, great story and what I most liked funny substories and moments coming just outta nowhere, I really asked myself WTF lol, you can just walk on streets and always something comes :) havent seen any same quests/side quests, you really need to know to make game like this, Im glad this game came out of Japan to rest of the world and thx God speech is originalThis game got everything, action, great story and what I most liked funny substories and moments coming just outta nowhere, I really asked myself WTF lol, you can just walk on streets and always something comes :) havent seen any same quests/side quests, you really need to know to make game like this, Im glad this game came out of Japan to rest of the world and thx God speech is original Japanese like it should be with English text, they didnt ruined it with English speech like in nazi movies where nazis speak English :)… Expand
  34. Pauboman
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    One ofthe best in Yakuza series and a must have for 2017. A thrilling experience that combines both drama and action in a cinematic experience and updated with a superb and renovated fighting style.

    I hope everyone could enjoy a game like this
  35. Zomgclaude
    May 20, 2018
    10
    I know that many users have only 2 scores they can give a game: 0 or 10.

    I use my 10s with extreme parsimony. But in the case of Yakuza 0, it's the only score I could consider giving. I bought this game based on the hype and a at a PS Store sale price. It took me a few months to even start it up. At first, I was put off by the relatively small map, the lack of vehicles and the last    I know that many users have only 2 scores they can give a game: 0 or 10.

    I use my 10s with extreme parsimony. But in the case of Yakuza 0, it's the only score I could consider giving.

    I bought this game based on the hype and a at a PS Store sale price. It took me a few months to even start it up. At first, I was put off by the relatively small map, the lack of vehicles and the last gen graphics. Yet, despite its shortcomings, it remained unexplainably appealing, so I stuck with it.

    Simply put, this game offers some of the best storytelling and voice acting I have ever encountered in 33 years of playing video games. And through side quests and mini-games, the replayability of Yakuza 0 is undeniable.

    And because it took so long for this series to gain traction in North America/Europe, there will be many more games for you to play after this one. Yakuza 1 was remade as Yakuza Kiwami, the 2nd game's Kiwami version comes out this summer. Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 are available on PS3, with 4 and 5 also being carried on the PS Now service. Hours and hours of entertainment.

    If you haven't already (and unless it's for a child, which would be super inappropriate), give this game a try. It's well worth your time.    … Expand
  36. deho7
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    It really feels like you are in Kabukicho in Tokyo except that you are playing the hero yakuza Kiryu Kazama who solves everyone's problem. The story is well written and has a twist to it. The sub stories also teaches you to choose the moral choice and awards you for it. i spent around 100 hours playing this game and it was never a boring moment in it.
  37. EurosauRuss
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Yakuza0 got one of the best ingame minigames
    absoloutly great voice acting cant imagine better
    amazing soundtrakcs
    and most importanly the story is just freaking amazing .
    Never enjoyed story that much for long time!
    Only one bad thing and its stucking in tight street form various things but it never effect gameplay so for me 11/10
  38. tucano
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Realmente uma obra prima da Sega. Trazendo o inicio de tudo. Poderia ter legendas em PT, mas nada que um ingles intermediário não resolva.
  39. serges17
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Excellent game. I bought it with discount not expecting very much but happens is one of the best games of this generation.

    Good: + Main story is thrilling with two very charismatic characters, is at the level of games of God of War or Horizon Zero Dawn, uou´ll love Kiryu, Majima, and the secondary characters like Nishiki, **** Sagawa. + Insane amount of content: You will be    Excellent game. I bought it with discount not expecting very much but happens is one of the best games of this generation.

    Good:

    + Main story is thrilling with two very charismatic characters, is at the level of games of God of War or Horizon Zero Dawn, uou´ll love Kiryu, Majima, and the secondary characters like Nishiki, **** Sagawa.

    + Insane amount of content: You will be playing this game a lot because there are a lot of thing to do like doing the substories, minigames (arcade games, darts, pool, toy car races,

    + Excellent music: The bgms are good but this game shines because it has many original songs masterfully done. You´ll listen to this stuff in the Karaoke bar and the Maharaja (disco), very catchy songs which fits pretty well the 80´s style, some of them being parodies of that age hit songs.

    The Bad:

    - Progression system: The game requires a huge amount of grinding from minigames (real state, cabaret club) in order to get the money to buy skills. There is a gap when most people decide not to learn more skills and finish the game with just half of them.

    - Combat system could be better: It´s not solid and doesn´t encourage you to learn all the basics of the combat system, for example, you can beat most parts of Majima easily just with the Breaker style because it´s so broken.

    Love the game, it´s one of those that you will remember for the rest of your life, you will love the characters.    … Expand
  40. E-Wilks365
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Must have game for PlayStation owners. This game is the peak in the Yakuza aka Ryu ga Gotoku (Like a Dragon) franchise with its terrific story, characters and gameplay.
  41. ianny33
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    Awesome. This game made me love this series. The epicity and the sense of humor of the game is incredible.
  42. TeaBoyy
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    I must preface my review by saying that this was my first ever experience with a JRPG style game and also with the Yakuza series.

    Having now played up to Yakuza 4 I think Yakuza 0 is the best way to start of with the franchise. Yakuza 0 has some fantastically written characters with top notch character development. Playing this game will evoke a plethora of emotions which will surely be    I must preface my review by saying that this was my first ever experience with a JRPG style game and also with the Yakuza series.

    Having now played up to Yakuza 4 I think Yakuza 0 is the best way to start of with the franchise. Yakuza 0 has some fantastically written characters with top notch character development. Playing this game will evoke a plethora of emotions which will surely be appreciated by all kinds of gamers.

    The Yakuza franchise's signature style is to have a gripping and emotional main campaign which is complemented by bizarre and hilarious side stories and world building. It really does work! I found the pacing of the main campaign to be perfect and the gameplay loop is more than satisfying.    … Expand
  43. Stray-art9
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    The is a story driven game so lot of reading and cut scenes but don't get discouraged by this, playing this game is like watching a Martin Scorsese movie. The side missions are good and main missions are just great. I don't know how I did not play this game earlier.
  44. Lukeskymoon
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Great story and great fighting and comedy to This game is well made I love it so much !
  45. Bolkie
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    It's hard to explain how special Yakuza 0 is, I'll try though.
    Had never heard of the Yakuza series until I noticed a PSN friend of mine playing the game for hours on end, every day. His enthusiasm led me to buy the game, that was 10 days ago. Since then, I've been playing it every day, and when I'm not, I'm looking forward to the next time I will be able to play it.
    Hard to compare to    It's hard to explain how special Yakuza 0 is, I'll try though.
    Had never heard of the Yakuza series until I noticed a PSN friend of mine playing the game for hours on end, every day. His enthusiasm led me to buy the game, that was 10 days ago. Since then, I've been playing it every day, and when I'm not, I'm looking forward to the next time I will be able to play it.
    Hard to compare to any other game I've played before, but already it's at least in the top five of my favourite games. The story is so good, better than any other story I've experienced. It's like watching a thriller. On the other hand there is a lot of humour and the sub stories......the sub stories. Wow, they are sometimes very corny, but oh so nice play.
    The mini games: bowling, batting, betting, Outrun, Claw contraption game, Mahjong, darts, pool.... They are worth buying the game for alone. And...there are erotic video's lol. I couldn't believe it. For some reason these video's fit perfectly into the game without being distasteful. Only at chapter 5 (13/14 chapters?), and it's getting better and better. At least a hundred hours of fun in this game.
    The fighting: this is a main part of the game, and it's incredibly fun, and has a lot of depth.
    This is a game which will appeal to a very wide gaming audience, in spite of it's "niche" history.
    Enough written, time to get back to the game!
    Take care.    … Expand
  46. Fishyfishy
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    As someone whose never played a Yakuza game before, I've been completely blown away. The story is gripping and intense, the combat is fun and satisfying, and the side missions are incredibly goofy and entertaining distractions from the main story. Don't hesitate to jump into the series with this game, it is well worth it.
  47. Chillywilly23
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Great game. The story will have you hooked and the fighting is so satisfying. Plenty of activities too many to name them all. For anyone new to the series its a beatem up with a Japanese mafia storyline. Karaoke,batting practice,classic arcade games like outrun,rc car racing and so on. Def worth it with many hours of fun.
  48. Hellome7
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    I have played practically all Yakuza games and by far this is my favorite! Not only because technically speaking it's objectively the best but also the story and the characters are top notch. The game feels a bit silly at start but trust me, wait until it catches up and hey, you'll be in for a treat!
  49. SofaTrooper
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Yakuza 0 is one of the most surprisingly brilliant games I have played in recent years. Amazing story with some of the best acting in gaming. Lots of content and crazy fun. Absolute Gold. 10/10
  50. VivaLaMayo
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Fun,Fun,Fun and more Fun.Probably one of the best Yakuza games in the series.A crazy but intriguing storyline that keeps you glued to the game,never a dull moment in the game apart from the old silly objective lol.But besides the storyline what you can do within the world of yakuza 0 is very interesting and extroadinarary i was left speechless but in a good way.I dont want to spoilFun,Fun,Fun and more Fun.Probably one of the best Yakuza games in the series.A crazy but intriguing storyline that keeps you glued to the game,never a dull moment in the game apart from the old silly objective lol.But besides the storyline what you can do within the world of yakuza 0 is very interesting and extroadinarary i was left speechless but in a good way.I dont want to spoil anything by mentioning some of stuff you can experience with the game but going to say,this game is must buy,this is a real gangster game with tonnes of fun to be had and will put a smile on your face everytime you indulge into the world of Yakuza 0.(10//10 for pure fun and thats what gaming is all about!)… Expand
  51. c25ha2U
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    Played Yakuza 1-4, did not played Yakuza 5, and based on my experience this is a huge improvement. Stationary bystanders do not move like robots by moving their head and not their body. Not going to lie since a lot of features have been implemented, it took me awhile to get used to the game like the stance change between rush and brawler. Also seems that they "nerfed" the weapons beingPlayed Yakuza 1-4, did not played Yakuza 5, and based on my experience this is a huge improvement. Stationary bystanders do not move like robots by moving their head and not their body. Not going to lie since a lot of features have been implemented, it took me awhile to get used to the game like the stance change between rush and brawler. Also seems that they "nerfed" the weapons being picked up and increase the fighting damage.… Expand
  52. PaleNielsen
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    My first game of the series and I can't wait to play more. The story is incredibly amazing but it just starts very slow and the battle system gets very repetitive, just be patient and if you don't like it when you're already at chapter 5 or even chapter 4, the game is not for you but you'll miss out a lot of humor, drama and awesome boss battles. Yakuza has a lot to offer for its price. ItMy first game of the series and I can't wait to play more. The story is incredibly amazing but it just starts very slow and the battle system gets very repetitive, just be patient and if you don't like it when you're already at chapter 5 or even chapter 4, the game is not for you but you'll miss out a lot of humor, drama and awesome boss battles. Yakuza has a lot to offer for its price. It will be an awesome movie if its not a game. It actually saddens me that I was not able to play the series on my PS2 or PS3.… Expand
  53. Turbodowg
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Yakuza 0 is a great game. It reminds me of when I first played the fantastic Shenmue on the dreamcast. In fact they are pretty similar games in comparison. I love the beautiful open city full of culture, neon lights, restaurants, arcades, clubs, bars, casinos and erm porno theater's! There is so much to see and do in Yakuza.

    The game looks stunning and has an engaging story line. The    Yakuza 0 is a great game. It reminds me of when I first played the fantastic Shenmue on the dreamcast. In fact they are pretty similar games in comparison. I love the beautiful open city full of culture, neon lights, restaurants, arcades, clubs, bars, casinos and erm porno theater's! There is so much to see and do in Yakuza.

    The game looks stunning and has an engaging story line. The cinematics are very well done with some brilliant voice acting. The action and fighting is smooth and controls well. The missions are varied and interesting. There are many well rounded characters and the two heroes are well crafted and their stories are enjoyable to play through.

    It is story heavy so be prepared for lots of reading. I personally enjoy this style of RPG.

    There is so much to do in this game, playing old Sega arcade games, pool, darts, karaoke, bowling, RC car racing, fishing and much more. There's so much that you can lose your self for hours just roaming round the city and finding new things to do.

    I'd highly recommend this game to fans of the series and new players.    … Expand
  54. TheT800Warrior
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Where do i even begin with this game! It is just absolutely amazing there is no other game that delivers that ultimate badass feeling you get when you fight your way through an entire bulding and dropkick a dude out of a window while epic music plays, it is truly a one of a kind and an absolute blast! Yakuza 0 is a prequel to the entire series so it's great for newcomers and long time fansWhere do i even begin with this game! It is just absolutely amazing there is no other game that delivers that ultimate badass feeling you get when you fight your way through an entire bulding and dropkick a dude out of a window while epic music plays, it is truly a one of a kind and an absolute blast! Yakuza 0 is a prequel to the entire series so it's great for newcomers and long time fans alike. The entire game is 60FPS which makes for very smooth gameplay which feels great to play. The minigames are tons of fun and addicting especially the cabaret management. The story is absolutely amazing as well as the soundtrack. it is jam packed with so much great content a single play is easily 50-130+ hours of gameplay. i highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a fresh revitalizing gaming experience!… Expand
  55. Felice_Enellen
    Feb 15, 2017
    9
    Excellent storytelling. A good prequel for the rest of the series and a good entry point for new players. Fighting feels tight and upgrades are plentiful. Lots of collecting for OCD folks. The graphics suffer a little for being a cross-generation title (PS3/PS4) but you really don't notice once you get into the game. The small but open world is tightly packed with activity and goals.Excellent storytelling. A good prequel for the rest of the series and a good entry point for new players. Fighting feels tight and upgrades are plentiful. Lots of collecting for OCD folks. The graphics suffer a little for being a cross-generation title (PS3/PS4) but you really don't notice once you get into the game. The small but open world is tightly packed with activity and goals. It'll keep even the most focused players busy and entertained for days, maybe weeks.… Expand
  56. ZicX
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    A fantastic game , its a comedy+gang related theme game+hentai+anime+++++
    yakuza check , boobs check , dance check , karaoke check , beat up check, simulation check.
    Do yourself a favor and got this game.
    Cannot wait for yakuza kiwami.
    Its not a perfect game , i rate it 8.5 but since metacritic dont support it so i will rate it a 9
  57. xabbott
    Feb 19, 2017
    8
    Great characters, excellent side missions, decent story however due to the tone of other parts of the game it does feel out of place at times. There is a lot of story to it so don't expect a "GTA in japan" experience. Think more Shenmue with more street fights.
  58. RuslanDZE
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This is my first game in Yakuza series. I did not expect anything awesome from a game. I picked this game up because I am tired from the western games and their business models. So I was hoping to find new game with soul lets say.
    At first, I was not impressed a lot by that game. Lack of budget is so clear in some areas. Facial animations are poor and side quests are lacking of voice.    This is my first game in Yakuza series. I did not expect anything awesome from a game. I picked this game up because I am tired from the western games and their business models. So I was hoping to find new game with soul lets say.
    At first, I was not impressed a lot by that game. Lack of budget is so clear in some areas. Facial animations are poor and side quests are lacking of voice. However, I think I just spoiled by big games like Witcher 3.
    But after I got immersed by story and 80s atmosphere I could not stop playing. Story is good and much better than your usual video game story, Gameplay is repetitive but badass soundtrack makes it feel cool. What impressed me the most that side quest are so interesting and hilarious, Each side quest had unique story and its not your usual go there and kill that and than bring me that. No. Even gameplay is different here. I spent 50 hours with that and probably will spend more. That game is like breath of fresh air. Loved it. I did not give that game 10 because if repetitive fighting gameplay at times and technical issues.

    Looks like its golden times to be owner of PS4. So many cool games are coming.    … Expand
  59. SuperJamaican
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Wow what can I say...1st would be if you are a fan of old school arcade brawlers like final fight or streets of rage this will be right up your alley. I've never played a yakuza game before and the only reason I took interest into this game is because of Angry Joe. That being said while 60 bucks being spent I decided to give it a go. Its been a while since I've felt so overwhelmed withWow what can I say...1st would be if you are a fan of old school arcade brawlers like final fight or streets of rage this will be right up your alley. I've never played a yakuza game before and the only reason I took interest into this game is because of Angry Joe. That being said while 60 bucks being spent I decided to give it a go. Its been a while since I've felt so overwhelmed with joy while a play a story driven game. The story while boring at first is excellent, and its great how the sub character Majima literally outshines the main character Kiryu, makes for some great balance tho.

    The fighting mechanics are simple enough for anyone to pick this up but deep enough to keep you entertained throughout the entire game. Enemies for the most part are very varied (depending on current situation in story) and pose a challenge every now and then. Story is great but if you cant tolerate READING probably not for you since entire game is done in Japanese. I actually prefer it that way but thats just my preference and to each their own. Which comes to my favorite part of the game....Sound?!?!? Yes the soundtrack to this game is ultra top tier, voice acting the best ive seen in a game yet (check out the lieutenant Awano) and sound effects are excellent. You will just enjoy grating an enemies face against concrete or beating the hell out of them with all allotted weapons.

    If you own a ps4 and you have time and havent given this a try yet shame on you. If your on the fence on this one at least red box it if you can find it that is, its worth it.    … Expand
  60. abraham_b
    Jan 29, 2017
    9
    I really like the Yakuza series; being a huge Shenmue fan I had to try it out and I have to honestly say, if I'm ever in the mood for the whacky, rather than the grounded Shenmue-esque, experience then Yakuza is the way to go. And my goodness is Yakuza 0 whacky. In the best way possible.

    Obviously, I'm talking about side activities there, there is a serious experience to be had if you    I really like the Yakuza series; being a huge Shenmue fan I had to try it out and I have to honestly say, if I'm ever in the mood for the whacky, rather than the grounded Shenmue-esque, experience then Yakuza is the way to go. And my goodness is Yakuza 0 whacky. In the best way possible.

    Obviously, I'm talking about side activities there, there is a serious experience to be had if you focus on the story, which, like all Yakuza games, is the highlight of the game. This is not necessarily a game designed for open world fans; think of the open world as something like No More Heroes level, where it's just there but the gameplay moments outside of the open world are what is awesome, not the moments based around it. That is what sets Yakuza apart from GTA and in a world filled with the done-to-death GTA formula, it is a welcome change.

    Yes, there are some limitations which appear in other Yakuza games too, such as moments of having to read plenty of text and just gameplay moments where you can tell this is not a AAA title. However, that is fine by me because the hilarity of the side missions gave me more fun than I've had with most AAA titles in recent memory.

    Please support this franchise if you do enjoy the games; I'd love to see Yakuza start to get more much-needed attention.    … Expand
  61. badgerryan19
    Jul 5, 2017
    9
    Great game. The 2 main characters are so likable and charming. The dialogue and the writing is spectacular and the soundtrack is fantastic. There is a lot to do in this game as well. With so many side quests and a campaign that will last anywhere from 30-40 HRS. The combat is pretty good too aside from getting a bit repetitive near the end. All in all great game. I'm excited to see what's next.
  62. Kakarot26
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. It´s a weird combination of many elements: A very intense and dramatic story with compelling cutscenes, funny and sometimes touchy side quests, engaging minigames, and a sort of simple but still exciting battle system. None of its elements are great on their own, but they combine so well in a way that is hard to describe, that it makes it hard to stop playing.
  63. kekocukeko
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Maybe yakuza is best game series for me this game series is masterpiece for me because all yakuza games are perfect for me so i can recommend all yakuza games and start 2 review Graphics= very gut %85Maybe yakuza is best game series for me this game series is masterpiece for me because all yakuza games are perfect for me so i can recommend all yakuza games and start 2 review Graphics= very gut %85 Gameplay=awesome %95 History=super %95 voices= good %80 Overall= 87 pls dont miss this masterpiece… Expand
  64. draifu
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    My first yakuza game and I should say this game makes me want to play the old ones. Good balance between the extremely hilarious side quests in contrast to the serious main story. The characters are interesting too and the game really lets you experience Japan in the 90s, from karaoke to being a pocket circuit racing and punching jerks in the face.
  65. edermath
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    The story, voiceacting, characters, side quests, soundtrack, minigames and tons of hours of content make this game worthy, there are a few issues with some textures and invisible walls that I hope they patch them, it's a 9.5 for me
  66. tkgnus
    Jan 28, 2017
    9
    I had to make a metacritic account to review this game. This game surprised the **** out of me. It's hilarious and so much entertaining to play. The story line is top notch!
  67. Bitrip
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    This is the best RPG I've played on the PS4 so far. The combat mechanics are solid and the story is good. The real draw however, is the city itself. There is so much to do and most of it is really fun. There are minigames galore, secret/hidden sidequests, and so much more. If you are on the fence like I was, hopefully this is enough to push you over!
  68. Chapa9dj
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    For those of us who loved Shenmue I & II, this is a must. It is exceptionally good, the story is so well written and the characters so good. I really like Kiryu, it reminds me or Ryo from Shenmue in some ways, but Majima is amazing.
    The side-quests are hilarious and the game is so bizarre i just can't put it off. I'm not even half the game and i'm over 40 hours doing a few main missions,    For those of us who loved Shenmue I & II, this is a must. It is exceptionally good, the story is so well written and the characters so good. I really like Kiryu, it reminds me or Ryo from Shenmue in some ways, but Majima is amazing.
    The side-quests are hilarious and the game is so bizarre i just can't put it off. I'm not even half the game and i'm over 40 hours doing a few main missions, but mostly side-quests, messing around in the city, playing in the arcades, Ufo Catcher, Darts, Bowling and many other activities.

    I'm looking forward to Yakuza Kiwami and i hope Sega brings them all to the west. I would love to see a remake of Yakuza 2 and bring all the PS3 versions to PS4.
    Truly great stuff, one of the best games i've played this year and would recommend to anyone.

    Wish i had more time to play it. 3 or 4 hours a day is not enough.    … Expand
  69. waatwaat
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best game this year. Many fun mini games and side quests. Master piece plot and story telling. You can't miss it! Get much more fun from this than GTA 5.
  70. BeerNinjaUK
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    I loved this game, it's a lot fun. Sure it isn't the best graphically but I believe it is a port of a PS3 game anyway and in my opinion, graphics aren't the most important thing.

    The game has loads to do; the main storyline was gripping, there are also a load of fun sidequests and awesome mini games. I have seen some people say the battle system is old or outdated or whatever, but again    I loved this game, it's a lot fun. Sure it isn't the best graphically but I believe it is a port of a PS3 game anyway and in my opinion, graphics aren't the most important thing.

    The game has loads to do; the main storyline was gripping, there are also a load of fun sidequests and awesome mini games. I have seen some people say the battle system is old or outdated or whatever, but again in my opinion, it is a lot of fun.

    There is a lot of humour in the game and this combined with the awesome world and engaging main story, fun side quests and mini games, Yakuza 0 is one of my top games.    … Expand
  71. Jtbone417
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This is my introduction to the Yakuza universe, and it did not disappoint. This game is an absolute masterpiece in every way. Fantastic story, hilarious interactions, fabulous mini-games, and enough distractions to keep the attention of an ADHD patient who skipped his meds. Everything about this game is perfect and I cannot wait to be introduced to more.
  72. kaminokaz
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    story is well planned and very unpredictable. it even made me cry at one of the cut scenes. the voice acting is amazing and the town is just packed full of distractions that you can just spend hours n hours doing.
  73. Leenat40
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This was my very first Yakuza game. I watched a lot of gameplay and reviews, and because I like deep narratives and anime, I decided to buy it. Got home, put the disc in and I didn't even understand how much I was enjoying it. The deep and intriguing narrative, a fun combat system!
    Everything was great up until the ending, and now it sits at my favorite ps4 games ever, even higher than    This was my very first Yakuza game. I watched a lot of gameplay and reviews, and because I like deep narratives and anime, I decided to buy it. Got home, put the disc in and I didn't even understand how much I was enjoying it. The deep and intriguing narrative, a fun combat system!
    Everything was great up until the ending, and now it sits at my favorite ps4 games ever, even higher than Last Of Us. PLAY IT!    … Expand
  74. ob1foru
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I am new to the Yakuza series. Yet after I saw a trusted YouTuber review this game, I began to dive into the game history and lore before deciding to give it a try.

    Yakuza 0 is a game that takes itself seriously, while at the same time.... doesn't. It's this odd blend of storytelling, character switching, stereotyping and vintage landscape that gives this title so much character.    I am new to the Yakuza series. Yet after I saw a trusted YouTuber review this game, I began to dive into the game history and lore before deciding to give it a try.

    Yakuza 0 is a game that takes itself seriously, while at the same time.... doesn't. It's this odd blend of storytelling, character switching, stereotyping and vintage landscape that gives this title so much character. Playing as two seemingly unrelated protagonists, you will find yourself going "why am I doing this?" only to say "I'm so glad I did that!" As storylines meld and the full reveal rears its face, you'll find comedy, tragedy, heart warming stories and vile acts of society all neaty packaged into a game that's sitting at your fingertips.

    I won't pull any punches graphically. This game shows why its a "remaster" of a PS3 release. It's not going to blow you away visually. It's not going to wow you with its environment. At times, you might even groan at the camera angle. However, Yakuza 0 is one of those games that makes up for it's graphical shortcomings through storytelling and immersion. How? Here's how!

    There are so many side quests and mini games built into this title, they could have pay walled each of them off and sold them separately. Vintage Sega arcade games, Bikini girls wrestling, Mahjong, fishing, slot car racing, the back door casino room, the phone dating service game, collecting cards that unlock video pretty women casually posing for the camera, batting cages, the Hostess Club sim (which makes you lots of cash), dancing at the club, and karaoke are just some of the activities you can partake in when you're not buying up businesses, beating up thugs or doing various side quests.

    This game isn't a true open world experience and to be honest, that's okay. Once you get a sense of the story, you begin to identify when you should explore and when you're likely going to be confined into a story arc. While some people want that "always open, always free" feel, you'll likely find yourself to engrossed in the story to care or too busy making money to notice.

    Perhaps one of the strongest downsides to the game IS you need to make money. As the game progresses, abilities, your character durability and importantly, the ability to survive hinge on you making money. While thousand yen bills are easy to come buy, true to the 80s theme, inflation is a huge problem. Thus, you'll quickly drop 30 million Yen on a single skill and sent to the streets looking for more. Luckily, if you grab the Hostess Club and Property Owner side quest / mini games when they're presented and run with them, you'll soon find yourself at an advantage.

    Overall, this is a solid title and one of those diamonds in the rough. Though far from polished in a sea of AAA titles praised for graphical perfection and stunning environments, Yakuza 0 shows what a title can do when you mix fun, story and solid gameplay together while still maintaining a sense of humor.    … Expand
  75. havoc94
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Easily the best game I've played in about two years, comparable with the likes of Folklore, Drakengard 3, and other true auteur titles - yet somehow Yakuza 0 lacks the flaws those games had. Combat? Great, Writing? Even better. Music? Perhaps the best I've ever heard in any beat-em-up. Pacing, Length, Sidequests are just ridiculously fun to do. This is a true video game.
  76. Elite74
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Pros:
    -Great Story
    -Immersive game play
    -Hilarious side quests and Minigames
    -More than 100 hours of content
    -Character Development

    Cons:
    Outdated Visuals
  77. Neerolyte
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    First Yakuza game for me, and it is one of the best game I ever played. The story is absolutely fantastic, and thrilling. Combat, while repetitive, is very over-the-top and fun, with different styles to choose from. While it is strictly an open-world, the map is quite condense, but with LOADS of activities. The dark story combine with humorous side-quests, running real estate, run aFirst Yakuza game for me, and it is one of the best game I ever played. The story is absolutely fantastic, and thrilling. Combat, while repetitive, is very over-the-top and fun, with different styles to choose from. While it is strictly an open-world, the map is quite condense, but with LOADS of activities. The dark story combine with humorous side-quests, running real estate, run a cabaret, fishing, bowling, gambling, watching sexy girls catfight, and watching money fly everywhere, makes this game the best experience I ever had in a long time. Platinum will take easily 150+ hours.… Expand
  78. shiftyman
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Having never played a Yakuza game before, I was expecting your typical shoot n up and everything that goes with it, but much to my surprise, Yakuza 0 is a strongly story driven game, with a very good combat system, a great main story with funny and clever sub stories, and a host of other actiivities to keep you more then entertained, easily one of the best titles of 2017.
  79. megabear
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    I bought three GTA series, and didn't enjoy any of them. After a while everything felt like a chore. In Yakuza 0 I found myself actually caring about the main character and look forward to the story progression. I wish I pre-ordered it and saved myself some money but oh well, it was worth my $60.
  80. mac_s1
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game, it has amazing presentation, a story that is completely unpredictable, and satisfying gameplay. At times the game may seem a little slow however when it gets going, it booms. You can be sure when there's a cutscene **** about to go down, first 5 chapters alone and I am already loving it and very much into the game.
  81. bunnyofthesea
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    As a newcomer to Yakuza I must say that this has been a great experience. This game does a great job of engrossing you into the story from the first 30 minutes to the ending. The story is one of the best I have experienced in a while and I feel is the best part of the game. The 3 parts of this game are the story, the main brawling gameplay, and the massive amount of minigames. TheAs a newcomer to Yakuza I must say that this has been a great experience. This game does a great job of engrossing you into the story from the first 30 minutes to the ending. The story is one of the best I have experienced in a while and I feel is the best part of the game. The 3 parts of this game are the story, the main brawling gameplay, and the massive amount of minigames. The minigames are wacky and fun and act as a great diversion to the serious main story and compliment the game very well, my only issue is that along the main story you are forced to do most of these minigames at least once which at some points when i wanted to just get to the next piece of story were quite annoying. My main problem with Yakuza 0 is the brawling main gameplay. The fighting system in this game is satisfying and very fun at first, with multiple styles and upgrades. The issue comes in when you are 30 hours in and each segment of fighting takes forever and you are spamming cheap moves just to get to the next piece of story. By the end it gets old and you will be doing TONS of it. Besides the repetitive combat this game was very enjoyable to play and I would recommend it to anyone who likes good stories or enjoys having lots of variety of side content.… Expand
  82. justmytwocents
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    One of the best Yakuza game if not the best. I really enjoyed it. Especially the Real Estate mini game.
  83. Chiyou
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    My favorite in the series, it has storytelling like no other game. The combat system has come a very long way, there are so many styles. The mini games are really good too, and whenever i have a chance to be in 1980's japan to play some outrun at the arcades you can bet i'm interested.
  84. MrBurger
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    First their is great lip syncing It is also a super fun brawler where you caojafokwndscfcnvsrdzxnvdonvokwsnxfvknwrspkfnpierdnpvnreoxnvreifnviendoinvwoinvinvoins inoifnionfdionvfniofinfnidfviofvdinfvd its a good game alright
  85. Kinokee
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    I really want to rate it higher but the sour taste after many of the minigames and combat never exactly doing what I want it to prevents it from ever being a truly good game. At this point, I can get better value out of a novel and a game designed around only weird minigames, as then both would have the proper quality and not just **** around in the middle.

    cons: **** outrun. ****    I really want to rate it higher but the sour taste after many of the minigames and combat never exactly doing what I want it to prevents it from ever being a truly good game. At this point, I can get better value out of a novel and a game designed around only weird minigames, as then both would have the proper quality and not just **** around in the middle.

    cons:
    **** outrun. **** blackjack. **** catfights. **** mahjong. **** the timing in disco and **** the decade old combat system from the PS2 era.

    The camera auto rotates with the character which makes any tight corner a nightmare. It also gets locked on walls which means doing combat near rounded walls means you lose 60-70% of your vision.

    weapons hit a lot of invisible walls and make the character recoil for no reason.

    Accurate combat inputs at a high level is a nightmare. The game is enjoyable because you have enough health items and things thrown into it that it can be overlooked. However, actually examining the controls leads to a lot of problems, many of which are brought out in the climax battles. Inability to properly target enemies, slow turning, auto target targeting nothing, the inability to just turn around like a normal human being can, weapons not aiming correctly, heat action prompts appearing and not working 80% of the time, a 3 second delay on starting most heat actions after a combat command has already been used, and so on. It is the same crappy combat from 10 years ago and with so many other games doing combat better the only saving grace of this game is the niche void it fills.

    Pros:
    Side stories are enjoyable. Very Yakuza-esque.    … Expand
  86. Empyrea
    Aug 6, 2019
    7
    The best of this game is the plot, gameplay is ok. It becomes a bit repetitive. The worst for me is the really long scenes (there are several that last for more than 10 minutes, just crazy), even the sidequests have so many dialogues! In my opinion, it would have been better if they had made the scenes shorter and had dubbed the game to English or put subtitles in other languages becauseThe best of this game is the plot, gameplay is ok. It becomes a bit repetitive. The worst for me is the really long scenes (there are several that last for more than 10 minutes, just crazy), even the sidequests have so many dialogues! In my opinion, it would have been better if they had made the scenes shorter and had dubbed the game to English or put subtitles in other languages because for non-native English speakers it's very easy to "disconnect" and stop reading. I ended up skipping so many dialogues even some of the main story. About sidequests most of them are funny so feel free to do the sidequests when you feel to. I played this game for 47 hours spending many hours on minigames and sidequests so it can take about 30 hours or less if you go straight to the main story. To sum up, this game wouldn't deserve more than an 8. I had Yakuza 6 in my wish list but I deleted it because with one Yakuza I had more than enough. I'd only recommend this game for Japanese and English people.… Expand
  87. michaelb1928
    Apr 27, 2019
    6
    Enjoyable for a while, but really tedious sections with a lot of text reading made me drop it halfway through, side quests were not fun at all
  88. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    Yakuza 0 is probably going to be my pleasant surprise of the year. I had heard of this series and I did hear that it was a good game but I didn’t think that I would like it. Boy was I wrong. I know how this sounds but a big reason that I don’t like Japanese RPG’S or just Japanese games in general is because I like games that are grounded in a little more reality. This game is really weirdYakuza 0 is probably going to be my pleasant surprise of the year. I had heard of this series and I did hear that it was a good game but I didn’t think that I would like it. Boy was I wrong. I know how this sounds but a big reason that I don’t like Japanese RPG’S or just Japanese games in general is because I like games that are grounded in a little more reality. This game is really weird but finds a way to stay grounded and I think that’s why I liked it so much.

    Initially, I was not loving the story but the combat was fun enough that I stuck with it. As the game went along, I started getting more and more into the story. I really liked the breakdown of the game and especially where there was 2 protagonists (Kiryu and Majima). Every 2 chapters you would switch between these characters. It was kind of interesting watching these 2 characters back stories and then eventually the two stories started to become intertwined with one another. By the end, I found it all to be very interesting and my favorite part of the game wound up being the story.

    The games combat was broken into 6 different types and both of the protagonists had 3 each. I ended up liking Majima’s combat more because it had my 2 favorite combat battle styles. The first one that I liked was called the “Breaker Style” which was break dancing in fighting form. You would do all of these break dancing moves and they would count as attacks against the enemies. It was kind of stupid but fun to do. Although I really liked the “Breaker Style,” my go-to was “Slugger Style” which was where he had a baseball bat. I ultimately liked this style the best because it was very effective and I had the most success with it.

    The game isn’t just story and combat, its a whole open world with a ton of things to do. You can play baseball, you can go to an arcade and play old Sega Arcade games from the 80’s, you can go to a place that has phones where you can hit on women. The weirdest by far there is an “erotic video store.” You pick up these videos out in the open world and then go to this place and watch them. Its so weird because its FMV and the videos are kind of sexual. For example the video that I watched was this girl that was on her knees and very sexually she blew up a balloon for a good minute. It was so odd but the weirdest part is, at the end. The camera cuts to a box of tissues and your character kind of lets out a deep breath.

    The game also has 2 more story driven mini-games. For Kiryu, you’re running around buying up real estate and becoming a real estate mogul. I did that for a little while but it wasn’t that fun to do but it was a quick way to make money. For Majima, he would run a Cabaret Bar which is something that I have never heard of before but I guess they’re common in Japan. Essentially a man goes to this bar alone, sits down and then some girl who is a employees of the bar, sits down with him. She then gives him company by flirting and talking with him. It’s very a odd and kind of sad concept but I won’t get into that. I enjoyed running the Cabaret Bar more because there was more to do with it all. You would hire new girls, re-design the club, level the girls up and change their appearance. Plus there was the actual mini-game of actually running the bar. Patrons would come in and you had to pair the customers personality with one of the girls personality. The more you did this mini-game, the more your girls would level up and the more successful the business would become.

    This is a game that I can highly recommend, it was fun and the story was engaging. Its everything that I like about video games and I look forward to playing more Yakuza games.    … Expand
  89. YamadaSan
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    amazing game amazing well written story & hilarious substories, i cant wait till Yakuza Kiwami 2 get release in west whoever vote negative can suck it
  90. Rustaman
    Jul 13, 2017
    9
    A fascinating story with dynamic and spectacular battles, intense boss battles,varied and well designed mini-games. There is no localization in Russian - for it is minus one point.
  91. Onask
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Personalmente, el máximo exponencial de la saga Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku).

    Yakuza 0 no solo es el mejor juego de la saga, sino que además tiene una historia que (voy a permitirmelo decir) es de las mejores que he podido ver en un videojuego (e incluso en el cine). La manera de narrar, la presentación de Kiryu y Majima y el como vas cambiando de personaje durante la historia es simplemente    Personalmente, el máximo exponencial de la saga Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku).

    Yakuza 0 no solo es el mejor juego de la saga, sino que además tiene una historia que (voy a permitirmelo decir) es de las mejores que he podido ver en un videojuego (e incluso en el cine). La manera de narrar, la presentación de Kiryu y Majima y el como vas cambiando de personaje durante la historia es simplemente sublime.

    Personalmente, creo que cuenta con el mejor sistema de combate y con las localizaciones muy bien diferenciadas con ambos personajes.

    Imrpescindible.    … Expand
  92. billski
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    A video game made me cry and you all know which scene that is. The hostess mini game is also fun as hell. 10/10.
  93. Berrlett
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    If you never played Yakua then this is a great entry to the series. One of the best stories you'll come across in gaming accompanied by great character design, fighting styles are just sublime and a very good soundtrack. highly recommend it.
  94. Neyb
    May 31, 2020
    6
    Where are the translations? A combat system without with nothing to offer... Every thing except story & situation feels boring and outdated.
  95. angel_kat07
    Nov 14, 2018
    3
    I heard great things about his game. Unfortunately it doesn't live up to the hype. The story line is predictable and boring. The battle style is too repetitive. There is also a lot of uninteresting dialogue you have to go through. I found myself getting bored every time I played it.
  96. Swishalicious29
    May 4, 2020
    2
    There is little to no objectivity here as i couldn't make it past chapter one, but here we go. For starters there is barely any actual gameplay, as most of the time is spent in boring cutscenes that last FAR too long. The combat system is lacking and makes fighting a bore. Exploration sucks as you can go nowhere without someone trying to fight you and you being unable to continue on unlessThere is little to no objectivity here as i couldn't make it past chapter one, but here we go. For starters there is barely any actual gameplay, as most of the time is spent in boring cutscenes that last FAR too long. The combat system is lacking and makes fighting a bore. Exploration sucks as you can go nowhere without someone trying to fight you and you being unable to continue on unless you do fight them. The game looks like a better version of a game from the SEGA Dreamcast era, and is choppy to say the least. One of my saves was destroyed because a chair stood between me and the doorway, and i couldn't walk past. Terrible game that i'm deleting.… Expand
  97. Zeydlitz
    Sep 22, 2018
    0
    Worst Yakuza game Ever! Dance battles are nightmare (and this S..t is REQUIRED), challenges still here, and all other bad stuff from previous games.
  98. VanDerGame
    Feb 14, 2017
    3
    This game is absolutely horrible apart from the story and fighting.
    CONS:
    - terrible graphics, there are almost no shadows, textures are low-res, lots of aliasing, no reflections and other modern techniques - looks as if it was a 10-year-old game - about half of the dialogues DON'T HAVE VOICEOVER! Instead we hear a typewriter. This is 2017! WTF? - the game is Japanese, they didn't even    This game is absolutely horrible apart from the story and fighting.
    CONS:
    - terrible graphics, there are almost no shadows, textures are low-res, lots of aliasing, no reflections and other modern techniques - looks as if it was a 10-year-old game
    - about half of the dialogues DON'T HAVE VOICEOVER! Instead we hear a typewriter. This is 2017! WTF?
    - the game is Japanese, they didn't even bother to make a version with English voiceover
    - the game is way too long, the conversations are to slow and the overall pace of the game is very low
    - you can't drive a car
    - there is no fast travel apart from taxis that stand in the corners of the map
    - maps are tiny
    - no auto-save
    - no option to switch to the other character when you like it

    PROS:
    - well developed, however too long a story
    - fighting with lots of styles

    I can understand people that like the game, cuase they played the previous versions, but I really can't understand why someone would give it 10/10. If the story was placed in GTA V universe, then it could be perfect. Avoid or buy when it's $5.    … Expand
  99. Thetruegamer
    Feb 19, 2017
    0
    This game is a sick joke, playstation 2 graphics, terrible character modelling and boring gameplay, its 2017, not 1998, possibly the worst game ever made, poorly, glitches, crashes the console also, it is also extremely sexist and derogatory to wimen
  100. Zeriou
    Sep 10, 2018
    0
    After 15 minutes of skipping every cut scene. i still didn't get to play. So i gave up.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. RPG Fan
    Aug 8, 2018
    85
    Yakuza 0 is a lot of Yakuza, showing a great deal of excess, brilliance and occasional frustration in equal fashion. There's lots and lots to do, a great story to breathe in, and wonderful characters who play well off each other. At the same time, 0 lacks some of the innovations and gameplay conceits that came with later titles, and it's also just as frustrating in places as some of the franchise's more egregious offenders.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    90
    Yakuza Zero is a fantastic game. Spectacular main story combined with great diversity of sub-stories and solid gameplay create a rather unique game.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 2, 2017
    90
    A fantastically bonkers open-world gem that finally opens up the magic of the series to everyone. [March 2017, p.64]
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