Yakuza 0

 PlayStation 4
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8.6

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  1. Cy_Chosis
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best (collections of) games I've ever played. The main game is good, but there's also dozens of mini games within the game which combined are better than most full games I've played without even taking the main game (which is good) into account. The only minus I can think of is the ill-thought-out fact that it allows you to skip the fully voiced and animated storyThis is one of the best (collections of) games I've ever played. The main game is good, but there's also dozens of mini games within the game which combined are better than most full games I've played without even taking the main game (which is good) into account. The only minus I can think of is the ill-thought-out fact that it allows you to skip the fully voiced and animated story scenes, but you cannot skip the boring text dialog scenes.… Expand
  2. Xelion
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Awesome Yakuza game that also served for newcomers to discover this spectacular franchise.
    Great performance, story, characters, you use Majima half of the game and it works nicely as a prequel to the original Yakuza or Kiwami.
  3. brockcheese
    May 22, 2019
    9
    I just completed this game at 224 hours. Chock full of content, although not all of it quality, Yakuza 0 is a great entry point to the franchise.
  4. hazartas
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    My personal GOTY of 2017, Yakuza 0 is probably the peak of human creative genius. This game is the best gift you can buy for yourself, don't even hesitate, just buy right now!
  5. RenzyWenzy
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yakuza 0 is not just the best game in the franchise, it's one of the best games I've ever played PERIOD.

    Starting off with the good. The combat in the game is as good as ever. Yakuza has always been known for its brutal combat and its whacky finishers known as "HEAT actions." All that is still here and then some but with the added twist of "Styles." Kiryu Kazuma and Goro Majima each have 3 different fighting styles to choose from (and an unlockable 4th style for both) and each one style works for different situations. For example, Kiryu's Beast style and Majima's Breaker style are best used against a larger groups of enemies. On the other hand, Kiryu's rush style and Majima's default thug style is better utilized for evading incoming heavy attacks while also dishing out a respectable amount of damage. These styles are a breath of fresh air and they brought something new to an older combat system.

    The story and characters are some of the most memorable in the franchise. The new characters such as Makoto, Sagawa, Tachibana, and the three Tojo clan lieutenants are some of the most well-written side characters who really compliment Kiryu and Majima very well. A particular standout is Kuze who's utter badassery is just too much to handle. I never got tired of fighting Kuze. On the other hand, Makoto and Majima's relationship is quite possibly the most compelling in the series. The way these two meet and how their friendship develops is well-paced and believable and it was all bookended by a truly bittersweet ending.

    Another I liked about the story is how well they divided the chapters. In Yakuza 4 which had 4 playable characters, you went through each character's story and that by the time each individual arc was done, we were in the finale. This was not good pacing as it made players go back to base stats over and over again; on top of that, each character's arc was so long that by the time you reach the ending, you would have most likely forgotten what the hell Akiyama was doing again. That is a problem that isn't found in Y0 as they do a much better switching between the protagonists. For every 2 chapters you complete, it switches to a different character and that is a much better way of handling as it keeps gameplay (and the characters arc) fresh.

    Finally, the content. This game has a **** of content. Over 100 substories that have their own quirky story, plenty of minigames to partake in, friends to make, and also both characters have their own side storyline to accomplish. Kiryu has his real-estate while Majima has his cabaret club. What's so amazing is how Yakuza plays with tone. The story is this overly serious crime melodrama and yet when you get to the side stuff, it's pure comedy and zaniness. I don't know how but Yakuza perfectly balances these wildly different tones.

    Now on to some of the bad. The pacing of the story is not the best. To be more specific, there is a lot of talking in this game. Do not get me wrong, I like exposition especially if it's interesting exposition which this game has for sure. The problem is there are times where we're literally talking about the same thing over and over again just worded differently. Yes, I get it the Empty Lot is important. I've heard it from 3 different people at this point. They are just beating you over the head with this information and they aren't giving any new information. Yakuza does this in other games too especially in Yakuza 5 and the Judgment spin-off where new information is mentioned and we have to hear about this in 3-5 different conversations. Yakuza 0 can definitely get long-winded at times.

    Another quick negative is in presentation. Yakuza 0 looks like a PS3 game that was ported into PS4. Some of the background and textures can get ugly and as for walking NPC's, you start to see the same face in different clothing really quickly in this game. Similar to how a lot of Skyrim characters had the exact same voice. Also, there are 4 different presentation of scenes. Fully voice-acted cutscenes, fully voice-acted in-game scenes, non voice-acted in-game scenes, and the fully-voice acted still images. This was an absolute head scratcher especially for those still images. Yakuza 7 solved this issue by having those scenes only in flashbacks but in Y0, they had them in current time scenes as well which was just not good.

    Last negative for me is the character switching method. I just hated how you had to go to the real-estate office of cabaret club to switch. It slowed things down. It would have been better to switch from the pause menu or if you can't do that, have us switch characters through the phone booth. It was just unnecessary padding.

    Overall, I love Yakuza 0. Yakuza as a whole has always been a niche series that appealed to a certain fan base but I would say that Yakuza 0 is one of the most accessible games in the franchise thanks to its brilliant and brutal combat, compelling characters, and wealth of content.    … Expand
  6. itkirk
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    Such a great game!! This is my first Yakuza game and it does not disappoint. The story is absolutely fantastic with the interesting characters, the combat is really good and the shear amount of fun things to do is a big plus. Highly recommended if you really want a highly engaging story driven game! Love it.
  7. Deependra
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    Yakuza series is known for it's brutal action by protagonist and for it's story. The yakuza world is not so large when we compare to other games, but it has many many side activities which are interesting as well. The game design is good. Since you can smash out many combos while the heat is on. There are unique style of both the playable characters and I can guarantee you that not evenYakuza series is known for it's brutal action by protagonist and for it's story. The yakuza world is not so large when we compare to other games, but it has many many side activities which are interesting as well. The game design is good. Since you can smash out many combos while the heat is on. There are unique style of both the playable characters and I can guarantee you that not even for a second you will get bored or skip the cut scenes because of it's interesting plot. What's so special about this game?
    1. Game effects while you are combating against enemies.
    2. Good combat style with alots of variations
    3. Great story mode with plot twist
    4. Great side activities.
    If you are bored of non japanese styled games and would love to taste something different, then what are you waiting for? Just grab this game blindly. :)    … Expand
  8. lebk2440
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a game, from the incredible story to the engaging combat, side stories and mini games, Yakuza 0 is a masterpiece. 

    The story is the highlight of the game, the characters are really well developed. The voice acting is fantastic, even though I do not speak Japanese, I could really feel the emotion of the characters. The cast of voice actors fits extremely well with the character design, especially Kuze, damn his voice fit that character like a glove. It works so well because they seemed to have modeled the characters after their voice actor. The story is a prequel to the other Yakuza games, which I have not played yet. You follow parallel stories of two characters, Majima Goro and Kazuma Kiryu, which inevitably end up intertwining as you approach the end. Both of these characters have strong backgrounds and their stories are so well constructed it's like watching a very good movie but in a very good video game. The cut scene can be quite long but not once did I mind them, I just wanted more. When the credits rolled I was just sad that the story ended there, but good thing there are 6 other Yakuza games ahead of me. 

    The combat gameplay is phenomenal, Majima and Kiryu are just unbeatable in combat. They can literally take on armies of men, which is hilarious and over the top fun. The special combat moves are crazy fun and brutal, like I don't know how these people can get up after you smash a heavy motorcycle on them!

    There's a ton of mini games, like darts, billiard, baseball, old Sega arcade, a very intricate RC car competition network and so much more. You could spend hours and hours just playing through these. 

    You also have the option of watching video of real Japanese women in bikinis, that was definitely strange to see in a video game to say the least. 

    There's a huge side quest where you start your own real estate business. You buy properties, invest in them, manage them, and can farm a whole lot of cash really fast that way. Make sure you do some side quest first to recruit good investor, managers or security guards. 

    I could go on and on about this game. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to play the next one.    … Expand
  9. Kai82
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    The best game in the Yakuza series. It shows the beginnings of the later Legends Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Maijima within a genuine and compelling story. I will praise the developers for the story and the well implemented characters. The main story is about a huge governmental founded construction project in Tokyo where the planing phase is nearly finished when it is discovered that a smallThe best game in the Yakuza series. It shows the beginnings of the later Legends Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Maijima within a genuine and compelling story. I will praise the developers for the story and the well implemented characters. The main story is about a huge governmental founded construction project in Tokyo where the planing phase is nearly finished when it is discovered that a small piece of estate (The empty lot) is not purchased and the owner is nowhere to be found. This can stop the project so the small piece of estate is worth hundreds of millions if not billions of Yen. Now the struggle for power and money begins as the Yakuza and others want use this opportunity for their gains. All characters are connected somewhere to this or get dragged into and of cause there is a lot more to it than you think. The game starts with the story of Kiryu for 2 chapters, then switches to Maijima and later back and forth between them. At first you are puzzled how the stories are connected but with each twist new pieces of the puzzle are connected and unfold an incredible story with a satisfying conclusion. Be warned! There will be sad revelations and victims. Destiny has often a cruel hand. For the characters: Kiryu is the stoic archetype of a hero who has his code of honor and while he will struggle will not fall or falter to do what is right. Goro Maijima is the complete opposite from the other games. This should anger fans but his story arc and development is so believable and natural that no one can complain. Then there are the higher ups in the Dojima family. Each one is in competition against each other. There is Daisuke Kuze while he is the oldest guy is still a formidable adversary and gave one advice that can be used in real live: As long as you can stand up (again) and continue you are not truly beaten”. Then there is Hiroki Awano which is a master of persuation (He will make offers you cant refuse;-). The last of the three lieutenants is Keji Shibusawa, he is the man of few words who works behind the scenes and the person you should always be paying attention. The patriarch Sohei Dojima is a schemer and plotter which uses the lever of competition on his lieutenants and stays behind to avoid troubles. He was only a plot device in Yakuza 1 and they gave him a lot of personality here. There is also the friendship / brotherly relation between Kiryu and Akira Nishikiyama. This is a welcome backstory addition as it makes the story of Yakuza 1 deeper (Wont spoil). For the others: Tetsu Tachibana is a force to be recognized and with Makoto Miura one of the best additions this game makes to the franchise (Cant spoil). There is also the story of Tsukasa Sagawa who is an interesting character and schemer with lot of connections who is holding Maijimas string. At last there is Jun Oda the right hand of Tachibana. He has made a past mistake that haunts his live. Lets talk about the greatest strength of the Yakuza games: The side activities / quest. While the games are probably the smallest open world games they are filled to the brim. You've got a lot of side quest which gave you money items or unlock characters for other mini games. They have arcade games of the Sega classics Outrun, Super Hang On, Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone. You can play Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Bowling, Pool, Darts, Shogi, Mahjong, Koi-Koi and Cho Han (I am probably forgetting some activities). You can bet on Cat Fights (No not animals), participate in Pocket Racing, try to get Home-runs at the battering center or play a fishing mini game. There is of cause an Underground fighting arena and a Boss walking on the streets you can fight for insane amounts of money. You lose all your money if you lost except you have the right item then you lose only a big amount. The boss gets stronger after each defeat. Two side activities have their own story arc and an awesome reward for completing (Both are also a good source for money). There is the real estate business for Kiryu. Where you try to beat the leaders of the districts and their shady businesses. You do this by acquirement and development of real estate objects until you became the top dog in the district which leads to a boss fight. My favorite is the Cabaret Club Management for Maijima. You become the manager of a club and try to compete with the other higher ranked clubs. You recruit, train and outfit your team. The mechanics are easy to learn with some depth. The battle system is also really good. You will get 3 styles and eventually unlock an ultimate style. All styles can be upgraded and you can unlock new attacks / moves. This gives you a good amount of variety. I want also mention the cameos. Because its the eighties you will met Steven Spielberg, Michael Jackson and Vladimir Putin (Last one is not named but I will bet money that's really him). Overall this is a masterpiece I can recomened to evryone.… Expand
  10. slim1985
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    i'm a fan since 2005 i have played the original and i loved the series i have played all yakuza games except y5 and dead souls but i will for sure. yakuza 0 is the most complete yakuza game imho and one of the best games i have ever played thanks to the deepemotional story and fun gameplay i would highly recommend this game to someone who want to spend 6-7 hours a day doing some storyi'm a fan since 2005 i have played the original and i loved the series i have played all yakuza games except y5 and dead souls but i will for sure. yakuza 0 is the most complete yakuza game imho and one of the best games i have ever played thanks to the deepemotional story and fun gameplay i would highly recommend this game to someone who want to spend 6-7 hours a day doing some story missions and getting lost in fun mini games simply this game is BIG i have spent 160 hours and enjoyed evey bit of it a truly masterpiece… Expand
  11. Vapor96
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    With an extremely gripping story, hilarious side missions, and dozens of different mini games, Yakuza 0 offers a very diverse experience but one that is always entertaining. The combat can be a bit clunky at times and the cutscenes are sometimes needlessly long, but still, this is a must-buy and perhaps the best game in the Yakuza series.
  12. Seyta
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The best Yakuza of the entiere serie. If you hesitate between yakuza dragon and this one to start, definitely play this one.
  13. Nel
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    One of the best games in the serie for sure. The game has several of hundred of hours of gameplay if you desire. The game is really enjoyable, and it has a little bit different way of earning money than in the other games. It's fun, but after a 50 plus hours it starts feeling a little bit repetitive.
  14. MuheMadrid
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    I'm not big on Yakuza games and certainly not big on JRPGs. But this game makes me consider playing the other Yakuza titles.
    It has one of the best video game stories with so many twists and turns, lots of sidequests and a tonne of extra content and fun activities for explorers. The gameplay is solid and fun , and the 1980s Japan setting is flawlessly captured.
    Story 10/10 Characters    I'm not big on Yakuza games and certainly not big on JRPGs. But this game makes me consider playing the other Yakuza titles.
    It has one of the best video game stories with so many twists and turns, lots of sidequests and a tonne of extra content and fun activities for explorers. The gameplay is solid and fun , and the 1980s Japan setting is flawlessly captured.
    Story 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Graphics and Atmosphere 10/10
    Sound and Music 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10    … Expand
  15. VelvetYork
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    If I didn't give a game like this or Persona 5 a 10/10, it'd be a pretty useless number while reviewing, one of my favorite games of the modern age of gaming.

    Great characters, great writing, quality content, super long to give it more value, some of the best side-quests in gaming (coined substories), unique combat that is simple but has depth when you actually level it up and    If I didn't give a game like this or Persona 5 a 10/10, it'd be a pretty useless number while reviewing, one of my favorite games of the modern age of gaming.

    Great characters, great writing, quality content, super long to give it more value, some of the best side-quests in gaming (coined substories), unique combat that is simple but has depth when you actually level it up and understand it better, etc etc.

    Characters = everyone, including henchman of bad guys are believable/have their own motiviations, even comedy based substory characters.

    Writing = Melodramatic but is an extremely interesting story that is competently written, better than a lot of games that get unwarranted praise for their writing.

    Quality Content = A lot of meaningful content, from stuff like karaoke, to a whole game related to running a hostess club, etc etc. Not only is the story lengthy and interesting/hype, the side content is worth doing. This includes substories which range from touching, to hilarious wackiness (done right)

    Combat is 3d beat em up where you do combos, but also have stuff like heat actions, heat bars, parries, iframes, having to dance around many opponents who aren't going to attack you one at a time, weapons, changing stances, etc etc.

    Just an amazing game that everyone should try, just know that it has as low start.    … Expand
  16. bxgdvn
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Best game. Darts, bowling, pool, ramen, schoolgirl panties, arcades, fishing.

    And yes in the end, awesome fighting and exquisite cinema level cutscenes.
  17. The_BlueRose
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Yakuza 0 delivers a brand new story with two characters: Kiryu and Majima in a non stop action game that surprises as more as you play.

    - The story is great, with to cities to play and two diferent stories with superb moments. Also subsries are fun as hell and the metagames (real-state and caba-club) are really fun to play. - The combat: with 3 combat (4 with the ultimate) styles    Yakuza 0 delivers a brand new story with two characters: Kiryu and Majima in a non stop action game that surprises as more as you play.

    - The story is great, with to cities to play and two diferent stories with superb moments. Also subsries are fun as hell and the metagames (real-state and caba-club) are really fun to play.

    - The combat: with 3 combat (4 with the ultimate) styles each character that gives the player oportunities to face enemies and change them fluently. Heat actions and progresion are unique, investing money to get habilities in a charming skill menu that shows the japanesse culture and style.

    - Graphically: can be improved, there is an old engine with its flaws but running at 60 fps. The main characters models are quite good and cinematics are at other level.

    - In general: is a great game that gives a lot of surprises and leaves no one indiferent about its quality.    … Expand
  18. filip92
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    I played the main game with only a few sidequests. Stories in Yakuza are unlike any others. Characters are unique and crazy. Dialogue is good, and the game always shifts from comedy to serious situations. Both Kiryu and Majima campaigns are fun.
  19. eyelidsz
    May 22, 2017
    10
    Yakuza 0 is another great entry in the series, and may just be my favorite so far. Like previous Yakuza titles, it features memorable characters, strong writing, funny side stories, and fun mini-games. The addition of 4 fight styles for each of our playable characters Kiryu and Majima improves the gameplay from previous entries. Simply put, fights have never been better in the series.Yakuza 0 is another great entry in the series, and may just be my favorite so far. Like previous Yakuza titles, it features memorable characters, strong writing, funny side stories, and fun mini-games. The addition of 4 fight styles for each of our playable characters Kiryu and Majima improves the gameplay from previous entries. Simply put, fights have never been better in the series. Also, the soundtrack is once again fantastic and enhances the experience in its own way. Yakuza Kiwami is next!… Expand
  20. folgin
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    Yakuza 0 is a long game filled with amazing moments. The last few chapters of its 17-chapter story are worth experiencing and I wouldn’t trade them for anything, not even the 35 hours it took me to get to that point. Not everyone will be able or willing to make it that far. While it’s a ton of fun to take part in activities around Kamarucho, there can be a lot of mind-numbing combat inYakuza 0 is a long game filled with amazing moments. The last few chapters of its 17-chapter story are worth experiencing and I wouldn’t trade them for anything, not even the 35 hours it took me to get to that point. Not everyone will be able or willing to make it that far. While it’s a ton of fun to take part in activities around Kamarucho, there can be a lot of mind-numbing combat in between. That repetition will fight you along the way, but the investment will pay dividends. Those last chapters have my favorite moments in any video game ever. It’s a shame that many will likely fall off Yakuza 0 before experiencing some of the greatest narrative moments that video games have to offer.… Expand
  21. DeathDrager
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    You can literally play all the yakuza games then play yakuza 0, and you can replay the yakuza games once again with different opinion about the characters and story.
    A masterpiece, Majima goro is the real Protaginist here.
  22. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Sound/Music: 9.5
    Graphics/Art: 9
    Story/Atmosphere: 9
    OVERALL: 9/10
  23. HTGamer
    Jul 30, 2018
    8
    Yakuza 0 is a great entry in the series, but can't top the masterful Yakuza Kiwami.

    The Yakuza series has always been JRPGs at heart, with battles playing out as brawls. Just like JRPGs there are random encounters with enemies in the open map. Brawls are melee fights, the fighting system is deep and varied, you can choose from 3 different fighting styles (tank, fighter, rogue), with    Yakuza 0 is a great entry in the series, but can't top the masterful Yakuza Kiwami.

    The Yakuza series has always been JRPGs at heart, with battles playing out as brawls. Just like JRPGs there are random encounters with enemies in the open map. Brawls are melee fights, the fighting system is deep and varied, you can choose from 3 different fighting styles (tank, fighter, rogue), with some excellent high-level finishers having to be unlocked first.

    Yakuza 0 is set in 1988 Japan, with the country's economic bubble about to burst. The story is about 2 protagonists (series regular Kiryu Kazuma, and newly added Goro Majima) being involved in an internal Yakuza power struggle, both of them trying to survive. Lead characters are very likeable and develop during the story's length.

    The campaign can last dozens of hours, but not all of them are quality time. That's because of the inclusion of 2 time-consuming mini-campaigns, one for each protagonist. Kiryu Kazuma's real estate and Goro Majima's hostess club business should have been a 1-2 hours affair to see through, but they each last more than 10 hours to complete, so you are basically looking at a 20-hour-long grinding. These activities are optional but you can't really avoid them and focus on the main story, or else you won't be able to upgrade your heroes past a certain point, and you will need those upgrades especially in the higher difficulties.

    The game is also full of side quests. These are either small fetch quests or just a quick story unfolding before you in a matter of minutes, but the writing is usually top notch. Plenty of comical stories but also some dramatic ones. A standout for me was the couple of quests paying tribute to the late Michael Jackson, complete with his moonwalk and dancing.

    Last but not least, there are tons of mini games, from darts and billiards to bowling and karaoke, even Sega's old Outrun arcade game.

    Not everything is rosy though. The game's map of Kamurocho is identical to the version included in other Yakuza games. If you play a couple of Yakuza games it can become tiresome to see Kamurocho again. Then there is the issue with the camera. Because the map is tightly packed (typical of Japan) the camera can't easily follow your hero when walking in narrow corridors or building interiors. It should have been an over-the-shoulder type of camera. But these are all my gripes.

    On the technical side, Yakuza 0 runs at 60 fps just like Yakuza Kiwami, frame rates drops only in a couple of heavy scenes with dozens of enemies on-screen. The OST is nice, with a few standout rock tracks. Voice overs are in japanese, there is no option for english dubs, but you get used to that.

    Overall, Yakuza 0 is a great game, even though it's not perfect. Yakuza Kiwami is a better game and a more suitable introduction to the series. If you play the 1st game and you like it, then proceed to Yakuza 0 and the other entries.    … Expand
  24. Dco326
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    Prica je do jaja, sve je gotivno samo je previse sporo u nekim trenucima i to mu dodje to, al ne bih pikao opet :)
  25. vgm
    Aug 2, 2017
    8
    I’m new to the Yakuza series and I have to admit I was expecting more after all the good reviews I’ve seen. This game has a really slow start, to the point I considered quitting the game a few times during the first 10-15 hours, but after that is when things start to open up.

    When that happens the story gets more interesting and the brawling is more enjoyable since you can buy or learn    I’m new to the Yakuza series and I have to admit I was expecting more after all the good reviews I’ve seen. This game has a really slow start, to the point I considered quitting the game a few times during the first 10-15 hours, but after that is when things start to open up.

    When that happens the story gets more interesting and the brawling is more enjoyable since you can buy or learn new powerful abilities. You can also become a realtor with Kiryu and manage a hostesses club with Goro, the only two mini games I found interesting (to be honest, in my opinion all the other mini games like bowling, karaoke, arcade, underground fights, etc are quite dull).

    Despite the fact that it has a great story, the problem of this game is that it is is very repetitive and most of the time you are reading or watching cutscenes and you are handed control only for beating the enemies. It certainly feels like you are playing a 90’s beat em up. There is one refreshing moment during the game and it’s when you are handed a gun and you have to shoot enemies from a car, as if playing a shoot em up. I wish this game had more of this. Besides that, the attention to detail modelling the two cities in the game and the voice acting is astonishing.    … Expand
  26. BlakDak666
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Yakuza 0 is a excellent demonstration and throwback to not just the entire series, but also a nostalgic reminder that games can still be fun and not rely on graphics and size to make it a selling point. On the surface, Yakuza 0 can look quite negative: its graphics and textures look awful, the stiff animation models, the sometimes buggy AIs of bystanders, the lack of way points or properYakuza 0 is a excellent demonstration and throwback to not just the entire series, but also a nostalgic reminder that games can still be fun and not rely on graphics and size to make it a selling point. On the surface, Yakuza 0 can look quite negative: its graphics and textures look awful, the stiff animation models, the sometimes buggy AIs of bystanders, the lack of way points or proper labels of properties and places, the invisible walls and objects, etc. This alone could spell disaster for any game sold on modern hardware, so it speaks volumes that this game not only holds its ground with its limitations, but drop kicks expectations sky high. That's the greatness of this game; it soars above so many modern titles for keeping the core foundation of satisfying gameplay, great stories ripped right out of action and mafia films with its own originality, metric tons of activities (all surprisingly fun to do) and so much respect for its players that even for $60 this is highway robbery and would have been assaulted by most game companies in the worst of ways. Thankfully, this is a 2 games (you could even argue 3) in 1 that is absolutely worth your time. Let me briefly explain the game more to not mislead.

    Story - Arguably one of the best, well-written, solid voicework and mature tone to a game I have not seen this strong in a long time. While some can argue the dissonant tone of the game might take wind out of its sails, the balancing of this tone is so well executed that it blows my mind. The plot is a bit lengthy and definitely full of dialogue, but watching it was engrossing. The ending went on longer than I expected and even after all of what happen I felt I only scratched the surface of this series.

    Characters - What a hell of a character list. Kazama Kiryu and Majima Goro (the latter in particular) present a air of realism, stoicism, grit and gusto that had me sold after the first chapters they appear in. The other characters of the different families and clans all had complex and deep personas that oozed curiosity. For a game mirroring action and mafia films this was a kickass cast of people. Well done voice acting as well.

    Combat - Satisfying, but I would not call it outstanding overall. It has issues in most of its abilities (even some of the styles themselves) being weak additions and not worth the investment. The repetition can set in after awhile and for those wanting a deeper system you wont find that here. This is more of a old school beatem up (with absolutely amazing if not insane finishers and heat action moves) that carries problems as a result. Regardless, this serves its part and at least keeps me interested. The fourth weapon slot is forgettable and the use of handguns by enemies can be a pain to deal with. Bosses are not really different from normal enemies and easy to abuse, but the QTE events make them memorable and stand out alot.

    Minigames - So many of them, ranging from blackjack to soft core porn videos, karaoke to shogi, this game has it all and it serves the point of "just because you have to be yakuza serious, doesnt mean you cant have yakuza fun". Add to that a real estate and club management and this alone could be its own game on some mobile free stuff. I absolutely loved it all.

    Substories/Challenges: Completing these were overall good with some memorable and well written pieces that had me laughing one minute and sobbing the next. The objectives themselves might be simple or fetchy, but the writing to them is great and is able to keep that dissonant tone consistent throughout with no real sign of weakness. Then you have challenges that test your abilities and skills to learn new moves with a ton to offer you.

    I feel almost insulting this game for not talking more about it, but it is one of those games that is better to play and roll with its crappy initial impression than to have someone fully explain it. I would like to add a few more things to it: the music is well done and memorable, the crafting system is weak, new game plus, free mode and other options to play with another player is insane. Playing over 50+ hours felt like the first course and based on how much more I would still have to do, this would easily be a 100+ hour game to 100% complete, with a exciting energy to it that makes me smile ear to ear.

    As a newcomer to the series, I was initially skeptical but now I consider Yakuza 0 to be a colossal achievement for what it wants to accomplish and feel inclined to play the remasters and the future Yakuza 6. This game is a action packed treat and if you have a PS4 this is an absolute buy, no questions asked. Despite its outdated nature, the beating heart of nostalgia gaming of Yakuza 0 burns as passionately as Kiryu and Majima's spirits and is an excellent game for anyone to play.    … Expand
  27. raccoondaddy
    Oct 12, 2019
    8
    As a fan of the series, I only have this and 3 finished. So I guessed it I could give my own take on this entry.
    Right away, it is the best of the ones I've played so far. Yakuza 3 was an awesome intro to the series (which included a recap of 1 and 2), as it make was a clear love letter to Yu Sazuki's Shenmue, Japanese manga (shonen, I believe) and a Nintendo classic River City Ransom.    As a fan of the series, I only have this and 3 finished. So I guessed it I could give my own take on this entry.
    Right away, it is the best of the ones I've played so far. Yakuza 3 was an awesome intro to the series (which included a recap of 1 and 2), as it make was a clear love letter to Yu Sazuki's Shenmue, Japanese manga (shonen, I believe) and a Nintendo classic River City Ransom. Also, as a personal note I've visited Japan several times, so it was a delight to playthough.

    Continuing into this entry, I was hoping to get a true origin story to both Goro and Kiryu. Truthfully, you don't really get that, instead it really is just another dramatic story set before the events of Yakuza Kiwami (or Yakuza 1, on the PS2) Kiryu, the series' main protagonist isn't really portrayed as meek, instead he is shown to be wiser and as strong as when I saw him in the third entry.

    There wasn't really a deep look into his past, such as growing up with Nishiki and Yumi, nor any flashback to lessons from thier adoptive father Shintaro. Kiryu just beats people with his fists and then gives fatherly wisdom (at the ancient age of 26) to mothers, misguide youths and old men.
    Which truly leads me to believe that the series can only be taken serious during the main storyline.

    As for Goro, they make him a complete opposite of what he is portrayed in the series. In 0, he's humble and quiet, sweet guy whose just conflicted and damaged. Whereas in the remainder of the series, a friggin murderous lunatic dueteragonist. Granted what he goes through before 1988 would explain insanity. But none of this is truly developed throughout the main storyline.

    Also, the supporting characters act completely different from who they are in Kiwami (which I am playing now, and loving it) What does save the story is the side stories, which were funny and some a nice slice of life moment to experience.

    In regards to the gameplay itself, the fighting is smoother and remained fresh with the newer HEAT finishers and boss QTEs. The money system felt a bit exaggerated and really required me to grind through the real estate and cabaret host minigames. (I liked Majima's more, personally)

    Overall, the shear amount of content in the game is staggering, as there are tons of minigames side quests, collectibles and two HUGE management portions.

    I'd say I had a lot of fun with this entry, despite its sloppy writing and almost nonexistent origin story.    … Expand
  28. ElleryHQ
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Enjoyed every second I've spend in this game. First Kiwami game didn't hooked up me as this one. Arigato.
  29. MetroidDime
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    This game is so damn good, man.

    The fighting is like magic. I mean, it's seriously fluid. I really dig the different fighting styles, and the different tracks playing behind the fighting styles. The story is so gritty, so violent, so dreary, and so **** enjoyable. The cutscenes boast powerful vocal performances and always grip your attention. They give you a pair of two great main    This game is so damn good, man.

    The fighting is like magic. I mean, it's seriously fluid. I really dig the different fighting styles, and the different tracks playing behind the fighting styles. The story is so gritty, so violent, so dreary, and so **** enjoyable. The cutscenes boast powerful vocal performances and always grip your attention. They give you a pair of two great main characters. Kiryu and Majima are so unique. Kiryu is a straight-faced, no **** kind of dude with a good heart, and seeing him in the situations he's put through is interesting and often humorous. Majima is a showman, stealing every cutscene he's in. He has this cool air about him, he is confident and clever in and out of battle. Just off these elements alone, you've got a fantastic video game...

    But god damn is this game FUNNY. Like, holy **** it's straight up hilarious. There are so many encounters, so many events in Yakuza 0 that you can just stumble upon, and they're each funny, in the most wonderful Japanese way possible. It is your favorite comedy anime, fully playable. The dialogue is so well-written. It is absolutely corny at times, but it is always self-aware.

    It is such a sweet mix. You get this intense, angry main story; then you explore Kamurocho and bump into a clown who gives you free **** Or maybe you **** meet Michael Jackson. You **** do. You do and it's as ridiculous as you want it to be.

    My ONLY gripe, and it is kind of a big one, is the map. It is a little snug in Kamurocho. It really feels limited and, while there's always something to do, you can't help but feel like there's not enough room to do it in.

    Listen; Yakuza 0 is a masterpiece. It's so out there. It's so oddball. It's so much fun.    … Expand
  30. Lotap
    Oct 12, 2017
    8
    +The story is great
    +There's so much content it is hard to get bored
    +Even side quests are interesting

    -Graphics are not "2017 level"
    -Fighting wasnt really interesting for me. After some time I was just throwing my money just to avoid fights
  31. ryderbro
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    this was the first yakuza game I played i loved it to the point where i wanted to play the campaign again which is strange for me because even with games like GTA5 and god of war I didn't want bother playing them anymore because they just bored me with doing the exact same thing over again and giving me nothing to do after i completed the campaign but yakuza somehow gives me more contentthis was the first yakuza game I played i loved it to the point where i wanted to play the campaign again which is strange for me because even with games like GTA5 and god of war I didn't want bother playing them anymore because they just bored me with doing the exact same thing over again and giving me nothing to do after i completed the campaign but yakuza somehow gives me more content with a low budget than a game with a ridiculous budget like destiny. point being you have to try this game its just that good… Expand
  32. Lilahkiz
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    Great entry into this awesome franchise so much content though Yakuza 5 has the biggest amount in the series a great story though 2 is good and 2 ctities and you can now play as Majima :)
  33. aditya1101
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This is my first Yakuza game and I really loved almost everything about it. The humor was excellent, the variety in the gameplay kept things fresh and interesting, and the underlying story was compelling and made me really care about the characters.
  34. Archound
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    One of the best story in video games. Grudge, Vengeance, Estate, Money, Business. Great, interesting, funny gameplay. 9+/10, must have for PS4 owners!
  35. MRBeanJoga
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    An awesome and fun game, solid combat, good story, good characters and bizarre sidequests. All of this things will get you entertained for hours and hours of gameplay, definitely worth checking out.
  36. deathgun
    Aug 6, 2023
    9
    This game was my first yakuza game that I've played and it was awesome especially in story it has the best story in the first 4 games I have played, it was fun playing the game but the fighting was better in next games, though I loved this game .
  37. Cieloazure
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Its a very good game with a polished story and very good voice acting. Story wise it has everything; Drama, Comedy, and Action.
    The minigames are also fun which add depth to the game in value sense, gameplay it's not demanding at all.
    Pretty much the story begins with a young Kiryu and Majima in 80's of Japan and looks great. Alot night clubs and food vendors with style of clothing from    Its a very good game with a polished story and very good voice acting. Story wise it has everything; Drama, Comedy, and Action.
    The minigames are also fun which add depth to the game in value sense, gameplay it's not demanding at all.
    Pretty much the story begins with a young Kiryu and Majima in 80's of Japan and looks great. Alot night clubs and food vendors with style of clothing from the 80's. The story is about a empty lot that Dojima family(Yakuza)want to obtain so they can start a project that would give them complete control of the area to monopolize. A crazy ton of shenanigans happens that gets in the way of it, you play kiryu in trying to stop them.
    Graphics: 8.8/10
    Story 8.5/10
    Gameplay: 8.8/10
    Replayability 8.3/10
    Overall 8.4/10    … Expand
  38. xdino6
    May 2, 2018
    10
    this game is pure joy with its magnificent main story and funny side quests .
    this is one of the best games i ever played

    !0/10 would complete again
  39. Cpal4554
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    If you want some gameplay action with your way too long and sometimes boring but mostly interesting and sometimes funny and usually emotional Yakuza movie, this is an awesome option. I played this twice and it’s still good. It’s not GTA in that it doesn’t do openworld sandbox very well, but it does have better story and probably stronger characters. In fact three of the lieutentantIf you want some gameplay action with your way too long and sometimes boring but mostly interesting and sometimes funny and usually emotional Yakuza movie, this is an awesome option. I played this twice and it’s still good. It’s not GTA in that it doesn’t do openworld sandbox very well, but it does have better story and probably stronger characters. In fact three of the lieutentant characters are in Dead or Alive 1999 and that’s almost an insult to their quality as actors (although I maybe confusing the quality of that movie with the later Western DOA movie). Whatever the case may be, this game has an excellent cast, the gameplay is great (although I prefer Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza 6 on that end) and if you like single player games with good and long stories and sometimes really funny sidequests: this is for you. Have fun playing and don’t forget: Yakuza Kiwami 1&2 and Yakuza 6 are available on PS4 with Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 remasters expected in non too long. I’m guestimating that’ll be 7 times 25 (175) hours of gameplay easy.… Expand
  40. superpyro296
    Jan 15, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I have played on PS4. The major strength of Yakuza 0 is the story. I felt so engaged in the quest. The voice-acting is amazing and the characters are really believable. There are multiple epic moments during the playthrough. This is the type of game you won't forget.

    There is also a lot of content (I did the main quest + extras) and I spent 92 hours in total. The businesses of the 2 main protagonists are also interesting, especially the cabaret club. Some mini-games are also really well designed. I recommend to try those ones in priority: Karaoke, disco, the sega arcade games, telephone club, bowling and pool.

    I repeat the fact that the story is really engaging and this is something uncommon in most of the other video games I played. I'm afraid I will always have higher expectations now for the stories after I've played Yakuza 0

    My heart would like to give 10/10 to this game but my mind tell me I can't because of a few cons. Here they are:
    1. Graphics look like PS3 or even PS2 sometimes (don't play this game for the graphics)
    2. Some mini-games are not really polished or relevant (didn't like the pocket car racing or the cat fight)

    Otherwise, this game is perfect and I highly recommend it. I would recommend playing the main story + the substories + the business part + a few mini-games. I wouldn't try to platinum this game though as I would need more than 200 hours and I don't think it is worth it

    This game has a lot of content, the gameplay is fun and the story is better than a lot of real movies !    … Expand
  41. Spideyfan4Life
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    I started with Yakuza 0 and it was the perfect entry point into this absolutely phenomenal series. Enough said.
  42. VokrugVostok
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Отличная, атмосферная игра.
    Сначала скачал кивами, но пройдя её на половину, решил начать с самого начала, то есть с Yakuza 0.
    Вчера выбил платину и остаюсь доволен каждым из 200 часов, проведённых в ней. Если вы устали от гта и хотите попробовать иностранного калорита, то серия якудза для вас. Порок вхождения - минимальный, занятий - сотни, сюжет - до слёз.    Отличная, атмосферная игра.
    Сначала скачал кивами, но пройдя её на половину, решил начать с самого начала, то есть с Yakuza 0.
    Вчера выбил платину и остаюсь доволен каждым из 200 часов, проведённых в ней.
    Если вы устали от гта и хотите попробовать иностранного калорита, то серия якудза для вас.
    Порок вхождения - минимальный, занятий - сотни, сюжет - до слёз.
  43. nieXas
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    This is like watching a great anime or a mafia movie, but you have to make some actions there... Though I cannot give a maximum review, because this game is limited to what you can do compared to other masterpieces, but the story is a must see.
  44. BulgarianCritic
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    At the start it goes really slow and its kinda boring but then you hit chapter 2 baby and it becomes one of the best games ever.Amazing characters a story with great twists cool gameplay mechanics and so so so so many things you could do on the side nibba you can play in a bowling tournament and win a chicken who then becomes one of your managers lmao.It has a bittersweet ending which madeAt the start it goes really slow and its kinda boring but then you hit chapter 2 baby and it becomes one of the best games ever.Amazing characters a story with great twists cool gameplay mechanics and so so so so many things you could do on the side nibba you can play in a bowling tournament and win a chicken who then becomes one of your managers lmao.It has a bittersweet ending which made me shed a tear GORO IM ROOTING FOR YOU BUDDY.PLAY DIS GAME MAJIMA CONSTRUCTION 4 LIFE… Expand
  45. wastedwallabie
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    Please buy this masterpiece. The story is the amalgamation of 10 years of yakuza without needing you to know the lore. Combat is smooth and progression is paced well. Without spoiling anything the story is one of the best in the series with incredibly emotionally moment. Not to mention the insane amount of side content. After finishing the story in 50 hours I had only completed 18% of thePlease buy this masterpiece. The story is the amalgamation of 10 years of yakuza without needing you to know the lore. Combat is smooth and progression is paced well. Without spoiling anything the story is one of the best in the series with incredibly emotionally moment. Not to mention the insane amount of side content. After finishing the story in 50 hours I had only completed 18% of the total game.… Expand
  46. KratosKong
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Conocía la saga desde PS2 pero hasta que un amigo no me hablo de ella en profundidad no le hice nada de caso. Lo que encontré aquí no era algo muy normal, normalmente los juegos japoneses suelen ser de corte muy manga/anime y se podían contar con los dedos de una mano los que adquirían una estitica puramente realista y esta saga nos ofrece eso mismo. Concretamente este titulo, el primeroConocía la saga desde PS2 pero hasta que un amigo no me hablo de ella en profundidad no le hice nada de caso. Lo que encontré aquí no era algo muy normal, normalmente los juegos japoneses suelen ser de corte muy manga/anime y se podían contar con los dedos de una mano los que adquirían una estitica puramente realista y esta saga nos ofrece eso mismo. Concretamente este titulo, el primero de manera cronologia se implica mucho en su historia y en sus personajes de una manera que muy pocas veces me ha hecho sentir videojuego alguno. El juego en si lo considero como una conversión perfecta del beat em up estilo Street of Rage perfecta a las 3D, también cabe mencionar que es un titulo muy completo repleto de cosas por hacer, lo que demuestra que no hace falta un mundo abierto gigante y vacio para crear una obra maestra.… Expand
  47. Maurog21
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    Yakuza era una saga que hasta hace poco me imponía respeto pero no había llegado a jugar a ninguno de sus títulos. Ahora, habiendo jugado Yakuza 0 puedo decir que la saga ya me tiene enganchado.
    Los puntos positivos son que la historia es de 10, la musica y los combates son casi perfectos aunque agradecería un poquitin mas de profundidad en las peleas. Los dos protagonistas del juego son    Yakuza era una saga que hasta hace poco me imponía respeto pero no había llegado a jugar a ninguno de sus títulos. Ahora, habiendo jugado Yakuza 0 puedo decir que la saga ya me tiene enganchado.
    Los puntos positivos son que la historia es de 10, la musica y los combates son casi perfectos aunque agradecería un poquitin mas de profundidad en las peleas. Los dos protagonistas del juego son muy carismáticos y te meterás en su situación, además las misiones secundarias son ORO, bestiales muchas de ellas.
    Como puntos negativos podría decir que el mapa podría ser un poquito mas denso ya que el mapa no es abierto, además el juego al menos en PS4 no está traducido al español asi que no puedo ponerle un 10 pero sin duda es un juego que por el precio que vale merece la pena darle una oportunidad    … Expand
  48. Daniel0809
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite yakuza games. Yakuza is pretty much yakuza each game, id give the entire serial a 9 because they are just so much fun to play and the story line is very good
  49. Ryderbro1
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    The yakuza series is my 2nd favorite series just beaten by devil may cry, can't say much but do what did for this game, grab it of a shelf, expect to see some game you've played before with a different paint job, than be shocked to realise that most Japanese games are not western games where they follow trends and actually create games that are there own thing.
  50. Balrock1230
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    I can't be very objective as a SP guy and Yakuza fan. The story is superb you feel with all of the characters and the stories of the side missions over top funny.

    One of the best gaming series ever made can't wait for the other Yakuza games to be released on the PS4.
  51. Razzee
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    YAKUZA 0 is the best game ever made. It's not an easy task to put together a plot that incites interest of the player, a functional and fun combat mechanics, memorable OST, not to mention an infinitude of side content without quality pending more to one than to the other, but SEGA reached the sun with this game. Although I love the other games of this franchise as well, no one can beYAKUZA 0 is the best game ever made. It's not an easy task to put together a plot that incites interest of the player, a functional and fun combat mechanics, memorable OST, not to mention an infinitude of side content without quality pending more to one than to the other, but SEGA reached the sun with this game. Although I love the other games of this franchise as well, no one can be compared to 0.… Expand
  52. SHiiK3n
    Aug 11, 2019
    9
    Very slow paced but worth the wait amazing story played with 2 awesome protagonists, gameplay is fun in general, great OSTs will never forget this experience.
    Btw this game makes you run a business with a chicken, Fight off mafia to start modeling the hostess to a open a night club.
  53. Kostas101
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    This game depicts the dark underworld of Japan perfectly, the story is amazing full of plot twists and crazy moments, incredible writing and great characters, it was such a treat to experience. The gameplay though, it's enjoyable and overall good, but it does get repetitive, you don't really unlock any new moves after the first few hours in the game. The side content is more than enough,This game depicts the dark underworld of Japan perfectly, the story is amazing full of plot twists and crazy moments, incredible writing and great characters, it was such a treat to experience. The gameplay though, it's enjoyable and overall good, but it does get repetitive, you don't really unlock any new moves after the first few hours in the game. The side content is more than enough, there is a lot you can do such as play arcade games, sing in the karaoke, dance in the disco club & maaany more, and there are also some interesting side stories. I got to say, I'm very happy I finally played this game, it was a fantastic experience.… Expand
  54. Arcticsurface
    May 9, 2019
    10
    Dude, i god damn love this game and this franchise, its soooo good, 0 is a prequel to the series and is an EXCELLENT starting point for newcomers, its amazingly good, great, testosterone filled boss fights, PHENOMENAL music, a crapload of side content that is ACTUALLY fun (weird right?) and worth doing, the entire game was made to be fun (contrary to the "AAA" games that infest the gamingDude, i god damn love this game and this franchise, its soooo good, 0 is a prequel to the series and is an EXCELLENT starting point for newcomers, its amazingly good, great, testosterone filled boss fights, PHENOMENAL music, a crapload of side content that is ACTUALLY fun (weird right?) and worth doing, the entire game was made to be fun (contrary to the "AAA" games that infest the gaming market nowadays), i couldnt possibly recommend this game more, i can safely say, after 23 years of living on Earth, Yakuza 0 is my MOST favourite game ever, the Yakuza series as a whole is my MOST favourite gaming series ever, AND the development studio behind the Yakuza games, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is DEFINITELY my favourite gaming studio ever, needless to say, this game gets 100 out of 10.… Expand
  55. RED1004games
    May 13, 2019
    9
    An absolute must play both for the fans of the series and newcomers. Even though it is a prequel, my recommendation would be to play the rest of the series first so you could have a better understanding of events that transpire within the game. An enticing story, not my favourite of the entire series but still a serviceable and interesting story with it's hooks, twists and turns. ComplexAn absolute must play both for the fans of the series and newcomers. Even though it is a prequel, my recommendation would be to play the rest of the series first so you could have a better understanding of events that transpire within the game. An enticing story, not my favourite of the entire series but still a serviceable and interesting story with it's hooks, twists and turns. Complex and rewarding combat with enough variety for it to never get boring. My biggest gripe with the game won't really affect the majority of the player base, but it's connected to completing the game (100%). It can get a bit annoying when trying to complete the gambling aspect of the mini games, which can get a bit annoying because of the randomness but then again it's realistic so it doesn't bother me a whole lot.
    TL;DR fun game with good story, interesting combat and a bunch of fun side activities.    … Expand
  56. A7madAssassin
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Yakuza 0 is a masterpiece, it became one of the best games I have ever played in my life and after finishing the whole series, this is my favorite one.
  57. TechGnome7916
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. I didn't know it would be this good.
  58. X_247
    Jul 4, 2019
    8
    the game-play was awesome, the characters are magnificent, the story was good, but there are a lot of cut-scenes a lot of talks and the graphics weren't good.
  59. StarsWitch
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    ome of my favorite games ever, my introduction to the series, the story and combat are so amazing it's such a great game I can't stretch this enough
  60. Wweald
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, very funny and also very emotional. Amazing story and characters and the side content is a lot of bonus fun. The combat feels great especially with the different stances for both characters.
  61. PanWasidlo
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have played. Story, characters, everything is at the highest level. Great title, I recommend it to anyone who hasn't played yet
  62. Mazhi
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Creo que es el mejor Yakuza que se ha hecho nunca (me faltan por jugar el 6 y 7).

    Coge todo lo bueno que tienen los otros Yakuza y lo lleva al siguiente nivel. Se merece un 11 solamente por 24 hour cinderella.
  63. Anonjustbecause
    Dec 18, 2020
    8
    How do I rate entertainment media (books/music/cinema/video games/ animation/comics/manga):

    10. Groundbreaking. Revolutionised this art form. Should be used as a recommendation to non-consumers of this medium as it has crossover potential. This is exceedingly rare. 9. A work of art. Should be watched by everyone into this medium. 8. Magnificent. A must for every fan of this subgenre.    How do I rate entertainment media (books/music/cinema/video games/ animation/comics/manga):

    10. Groundbreaking. Revolutionised this art form. Should be used as a recommendation to non-consumers of this medium as it has crossover potential. This is exceedingly rare.
    9. A work of art. Should be watched by everyone into this medium.
    8. Magnificent. A must for every fan of this subgenre. Everyone else can still enjoy that but not a must.
    7. Really good. Misses elements of excellence. Anyone can still enjoy that.
    6 Good. Will be enjoyed on and off, but probably never return to it in the future. Anyone can still enjoy that.
    5. A solid but average delivery in all production aspects. Only fans of the subgenre may enjoy that.
    4. Below average in all production aspects, but still watchable only by fans of this subgenre.
    3. Boring material and you may not finish it due to lack of interest or quality. Even hardcore fans will not enjoy this.
    2. The producer/s of this material did not put the necessary effort in or do not have the necessary know how.
    1. To be watched only as educational material of how to not do things. Otherwise a waste of your time.

    Just do it. There are games out there that are fun but shallow. There are story driven games out there that are no fun at all. Very few games achieve having a remarkable story where you care about the characters and being super fun at the same time.

    The graphics may not be 4K but for that I watch a movie instead. Yakuza 0 puts the fun back into video gaming. There is so much to do after you finish the main story. The voice acting is superb because the voice actors are real actors who have starred in Yakuza movies ! The music is catchy as anything; you know the memes. The mini games are fun and addictive and suck you in. Out Run anyone?

    Imagine taking Shenmue best parts and breeding them with the extracurricular activities of GTA V and inject some brawling fun from Streets of Rage. And did I mention the whole uncensored Japanese ecchi-ness? This is it. This is Yakuza 0.

    Do not think. Just play this game. Just do it.    … Expand
  64. itsArtie
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Truly beautiful story and character development. Combat is fun with a lot of unique moves, also side quests and mini-games are pretty interesting. Some minor things do get repetitive but nothing that ruins the experience. The game is worth the money, especially now with discounts, I give it 8.7/10.
  65. enemycamper
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Densely packed open world where all activities and systems feed into each other.
    Combat is flashy and exciting while having solid depth.
    Unlocking combat abilities is a chore. Minigames are fun, but many feel like novelties that aren't enjoyable for more than one attempt that mask pedestrian gameplay with flamboyant visuals. Tonally all over the place, but never suffers for it; manages    Densely packed open world where all activities and systems feed into each other.
    Combat is flashy and exciting while having solid depth.
    Unlocking combat abilities is a chore.
    Minigames are fun, but many feel like novelties that aren't enjoyable for more than one attempt that mask pedestrian gameplay with flamboyant visuals.
    Tonally all over the place, but never suffers for it; manages to be silly, serious and whimsical.    … Expand
  66. grit7
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A great introduction to the series. The story, gameplay and characters are pure quality.
  67. Mattyc96
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    Fantastic story. Brutal combat with great bosses. Many well executed minigames. Yakuza 0 almost makes GTA look shallow in comparison. Incredibly well executed. This would almost be a perfect video game if it wasn't for some of the intentional design choices like invisible walls. It can also be kind of annoying trying to restart a minigame or a substory , But that didn't stop me fromFantastic story. Brutal combat with great bosses. Many well executed minigames. Yakuza 0 almost makes GTA look shallow in comparison. Incredibly well executed. This would almost be a perfect video game if it wasn't for some of the intentional design choices like invisible walls. It can also be kind of annoying trying to restart a minigame or a substory , But that didn't stop me from putting over 100 hours my first playthrough.… Expand
  68. Samur4i
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Baka mitai kodomo na no ne
    yume wo otte kizu tsuite
    uso ga heta na kuse ni waraenai egao miseta I LOVE YOU mo roku ni iwanai kuchibeta de honma ni bukiyou na no ni na no ni **** sayonara wa ieta no dame da ne dame yo dame na no yo anta ga suki de suki sugite dore dake tsuyoi osake de mo yugamanai omoide ga baka mitai baka mitai hontou baka ne anta shinjiru bakari de tsuyoi onna no furi    Baka mitai kodomo na no ne
    yume wo otte kizu tsuite
    uso ga heta na kuse ni
    waraenai egao miseta

    I LOVE YOU mo roku ni iwanai
    kuchibeta de honma ni bukiyou
    na no ni na no ni ****
    sayonara wa ieta no

    dame da ne
    dame yo dame na no yo
    anta ga suki de suki sugite
    dore dake tsuyoi osake de mo
    yugamanai omoide ga
    baka mitai

    baka mitai hontou baka ne
    anta shinjiru bakari de
    tsuyoi onna no furi
    setsunasa no yokaze abiru

    hitori ni natte san-nen ga sugi
    machinami sae mo ****
    na no ni na no ni ****
    miren dake okizari

    honma ni roku na otoko ya nai
    soroi no yubiwa hazushimasu
    zamaa miro seisei suru wa
    ii kagen mattete mo
    baka mitai

    dame da ne
    dame yo dame na no yo
    anta ga suki de suki sugite
    dore dake tsuyoi osake de mo
    yugamanai omoide ga
    baka mitai

    honma ni roku na otoko ya nai
    soroi no yubiwa hazushimasu
    zamaa miro seisei suru wa
    nan na no yo kono namida
    baka mitai
    I think I don't have to say anything else    … Expand
  69. DespairZz
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Well ... I can't find any disadvantage in this game. Perhaps it's only my opinion. Perhaps i'm totally wrong.
    But I like this game. Great dramatic plot and cool fought system. Oh, sure, how can i forgot? It's very funny japaneese absurd style.
    Main story almost make me cry, but much of substories make me laught! Wonderful balance, one of my favorite game and all series of the "Yakuza" too.
  70. MrChickster
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    A yakuza with plenty of spunk to go around yet he refuses to be a criminal. A quest to save everyone and pay for your sins yet you chose to go bowling yet again. Oh hi, Nico! Yeah, he's confused but he's trying his best.
  71. mateusbatatais
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    Este é um jogo para quem gosta do estilo. Bastante conversa! Bastante porrada(repetitivo demais as vezes) e comedia. Sobre a história, nao tem o que dizer, show! Gráficos e comedia, foda! Peca apenas nas repetitivas lutas.

    História: 10
    Som: 10
    Jogabilidade: 5
    Gráficos:10
    Diversão: 8
  72. Hashirama
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Never felt like this about a game since Majoras Mask....no doubt the amount side-quests, mini-games and weird charcters are similar.

    The moon is not falling down, but everyone is going crazy over a small piece of land and that's fantastic. There are also quick time events during boss battles and action levels, which reminds me of naruto storm and heavy rain.
  73. ThePSButton
    Apr 4, 2020
    8
    Diversión pura. Combina la locura y seriedad japonesa en un paquete repleto de amor por el videojuego. Imperdible.
  74. EnsarO
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Story:10
    Sounds:10
    Gameplay:10
    Mechanics:10
    Details:10
    Characters:10
    Must play it!
  75. Thejodjeremie
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is very fun is many different styles for both characters. The story is interesting and long.
  76. LucianoRocha
    Apr 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a very interesting story,mixed with some craziness at some points.Story wise,the game is perfect,but the fights get repetitive at some points.I'll give it an 8… Expand
  77. Fallingroy
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    The story can be a bit hiccupy at times, the big map with tones of sidestories and two protagonists give this game tones of replay values. Even if you aren’t familiar with the series you can still totally enjoy this game.
  78. Limari
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Gran juego , lastima que no esté en español. Su historia atrapa, te puede agotar si eres ansioso, hay que jugarlo con mucha calma
  79. Throughawindow
    May 3, 2020
    9
    This is basically ‘side quests: the game’ but in the best way possible. If your gonna make your game mostly side quests and mini games, at least make them funny and enjoyable like this. That said, I do really wish the main story was longer and stronger.
  80. Arata84
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Being familiar to the Yakuza games I knew what I was getting in to. But as always this franchise is as great as it comes. Compelling story with leads you can only grow to love. Yakuza 0 gives you an origin story that's everything you'd want it to be. Kiru is truly a man that we all should model us after. Of course the game has it flaws, to name 2, It isn't the most visual pleasingBeing familiar to the Yakuza games I knew what I was getting in to. But as always this franchise is as great as it comes. Compelling story with leads you can only grow to love. Yakuza 0 gives you an origin story that's everything you'd want it to be. Kiru is truly a man that we all should model us after. Of course the game has it flaws, to name 2, It isn't the most visual pleasing game, the combat isn't all too deep with enemies being very one pattern. But when it comes to enjoyment and immersion there are few games that comes close to it for me. So that 10 I give it, is fully deserved.

    Let alone that like with every Yakuza game, it can keep you busy to no end with some funny, enjoyable substories, mini-games that can keep you endlessly busy to the point that mastering some of them can be damn frustrating. In short, definitely worth its every cent, especially for the bargain prices you can pick it up these days.    … Expand
  81. Skurttish
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    It’s a game that pairs an excellent story with fun, arcade-y gameplay. That’s a good mix!

    Probably the best thing about the game is how very Japanese it is. It’s a legitimate cultural experience, one that preserves its identity even despite linguistic translation. In addition, although I don’t like fighters, this game’s fighting system was fun all the way through—but I will say that I    It’s a game that pairs an excellent story with fun, arcade-y gameplay. That’s a good mix!

    Probably the best thing about the game is how very Japanese it is. It’s a legitimate cultural experience, one that preserves its identity even despite linguistic translation. In addition, although I don’t like fighters, this game’s fighting system was fun all the way through—but I will say that I lost interest in it by the end because it just isn’t my genre. At that point, I put the game on easy just to enjoy the story, and what a story it was! Very well done.

    Now, I took off two points, and one was for the graphics. I suppose they were going for an old style? But honestly, it didn’t appeal to me—it was just janky enough to get in the way. They would have pulled off a more modern style better, I think.

    This problem is doubled when paired with the music, which was the most negative part of the game for me. They tried to make the music older, in a way, to imitate a game from early 2000’s, and it just sorta came off sounding low budget. This is most apparent during the most climactic fight scenes, where the heavy distortion of the guitars should be making my speakers fall out of their casings, but instead, they are very quiet and sound far away. In addition, side quests are introduced by the same simple guitar riff (and if I never hear that riff again, it’ll be too soon). Now, having said all this, I didn’t take a point off for the music because if I want great music I’ll go listen to Spotify, not play a game.

    The other point I took off is because the side quests often dealt with topics that were a bit oversexualized. I actually stopped doing the side quests after the fifth or sixth one that dealt with a dominatrix, or catfighting, or what have you. I felt that fewer, longer side quests that had more depth would have done more for the game than the many side quests they had that were shorter and often went in racy directions without really needing to.

    But, again, the story is fantastic, and it’s a lot of fun to step inside a totally Japanese world after a long day at work. Thank you developers! Really well done game, and one I recommend.    … Expand
  82. Nick_Scratch
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    My first introduction to this series. The story is simple yet emotional & engaging, and the combat is bonkers fun that does not get stale. I absolutely can not wait to dive into the rest of this series' entries.
  83. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    If you like the yakuza series then you will like this installment. This is basically an origin story to the yakuza series. And Goro Majima is an awesome character. So much feel in this game.
  84. Abeharo
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Pretty fun game tbf it's one of the most enjoyable games I have play in a long
    I got it for Xbox , you can try it with gamepass
  85. TheMrLacky
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    Definitely not for everyone, if you don’t enjoy long cutscenes then it’s not for you. Nevertheless, the game is fun and the story is thrilling, but most importantly, the huge amount of side missions and mini games really defines this game as a great game
  86. VerySleepyLemon
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Amazing game with great action cutscenes and also nice fighting mechanics. Well done activities in town and large variety of them. Main plot is really good and side quests are hilarious. The only minus is that games budget isn’t big, so graphic aren’t great, a lot of dialogs are without voices audio and a bit of technical issues but all in all the game is awesome.
  87. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    1이 최고의 게임이냐 0가 최고의 게임이냐는 사람에 따라 갈릴 거 같지만, 역시 마지마가 플레이어블이라는 건 무시할 수 없는 메리트이다. 다만, 키류 파트는 솔직히 악역 야쿠자들 빼면 그냥 그랬어... 젊을 때부터 키류가 호구였다는 걸 게임 절반을 써서 표현할 필요가 있었나?
  88. pandaboy982
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I love the characters int the story.

    See how close and nice between Kiryu and Nishiki
  89. Bloodhammer99
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    A flawed masterpeice.

    Yakuza 0's gameplay feels very smooth, fluid, varied, satisfying, polished and extremely fun, its the most satisfying combat in a game ever along with yakuza Kiwami, the combat is honestly perfect, it's not complicated like a fighting game, it doesn't need to be and shouldn't be, it's simple but very satisfying and skill based. The game doesn't have a high skill    A flawed masterpeice.

    Yakuza 0's gameplay feels very smooth, fluid, varied, satisfying, polished and extremely fun, its the most satisfying combat in a game ever along with yakuza Kiwami, the combat is honestly perfect, it's not complicated like a fighting game, it doesn't need to be and shouldn't be, it's simple but very satisfying and skill based. The game doesn't have a high skill ceiling or anything (as it shouldnt since its a singleplayer game) but u can easily identify an experienced player from a beginner, furthermore the fact it has 3 playstyles (4 if you find the hidden one) that can be switched to at any time adds a lot of depth and stratagy to the combat which wasnt in the series before this game. Grabbing thing from the environment to beat the **** out of people with is really fun and so are heat actions. The combat is so well design that if done right combat encounters can look like well choregraphed fight scenes. This game also has the most memorable and most fun bosses in the series along with Kiwami, atleast for me. Even though I personally like kiryus playstyles more than those of Majima, majimas playstyles are still great but they take more getting used to than those of kiryu and therefore, at first feel less satisfying as a result. As expected in a yakuza game the side stuff here is well made and entertaining. I love the aesthetic and the setting. The story here is great but its a pain to skip on repeat playthroughs due to the fact there is a lot of dialogue, this results in a game that isn't as replayable as kiwami and kiwami 2, which have stories that are easier to skip, but its still very replayable. along with this skipping the story results in bad pacing unlike some other games in the series where it still retains good pacing if the story is skipped. There are also a couple of tedious escort missions that are just not fun and the game is lacking when it comes to beat em up stages when you consider how long it is, it has roughly the same amount as kiwami but kiwami is a much shorter game so u would expect 0 to have more. There are also a lot of parts where you're stuck trying to find where you need to go next, these parts are really unfun for me. I rate games based on enjoyment and this one gets a solid 9/10, it has its flaws yes, but they didn't stop me from enjoying the game during 90% of the time.    … Expand
  90. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    It's a phenomenal game with a lot of fun activities to do, and even if you see it as "a bunch of minigames", I assure you that it feels much more than that. The story is phenomenal, and even though it suffers from a poor choice of narrative (every two chapters you switch between two characters obligatorily), it keeps you hooked right until the end.

    There are no downsides to this game as    It's a phenomenal game with a lot of fun activities to do, and even if you see it as "a bunch of minigames", I assure you that it feels much more than that. The story is phenomenal, and even though it suffers from a poor choice of narrative (every two chapters you switch between two characters obligatorily), it keeps you hooked right until the end.

    There are no downsides to this game as a Yakuza game, and if you haven't tried any of them out, this is the perfect one. Though be warned, none of them will be as good as Yakuza 0.    … Expand
  91. itachi_uchiha
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game series ever created! Highly recommend this game! Gameplay, story, quests, characters are amazing!
  92. doproyee
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    one of the masterpiece in japanese games. facial expressions, characters, actions, music and story are absolutely satisfying. even more there's super good sub contents.
  93. ehtaco
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Best Yakuza game of all time, imo, and I don't think there's a single bad game in the bunch. They're all good to great, but this one takes the cake. Everything great about the series is fully on display here and it's great to play.
  94. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    AMAZING must buy BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED
    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    ost: 10
    Characters: 10
  95. Markov94
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    The perfect game! A lot of storytelling, less fighting, but when you do, you literally punch the koney out of people. This game will make you feel excited, happy, then it will make you cry. Everything in this game is so satisfying.
    Even though, after playing this, kiwami feels a lot worse... :(
  96. Micwater
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    The storyline is good and touching. Best among the whole series. Graphics is good
  97. johnnyleon
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    sooo much side content, such a great fighting system and gripping story. Cabaret club management itself, a small side content, could be a 70 dollar full game by itself. only downside are unnecessary long cutscenes and "walking sections", where you go from place a to b only to go back from b to a to to meet the same character c again. additionally, the game is too easy on "hard" if yousooo much side content, such a great fighting system and gripping story. Cabaret club management itself, a small side content, could be a 70 dollar full game by itself. only downside are unnecessary long cutscenes and "walking sections", where you go from place a to b only to go back from b to a to to meet the same character c again. additionally, the game is too easy on "hard" if you really upgrade everything, buy weapons and healing drinks. However, the game does have a legendary difficulty that gets unlocked once you finish the game that is supposed to be way harder. you can also make it harder by simply not buying healing drinks before each mission. to sum it up, even little side missions in this game are so beautifully written that they bring the tears to your eyes and the combat is always fun. my personal highlight is the cabaret club which feels like your small dysfunctional family full of beautiful girls… Expand
  98. Elayat89
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best series in gaming, honestly. Each game has a charm like no others, and you get to watch reoccuring characters grow and change over time. The district of Kamurocho, which is the main city district featured in all the games, is like a character, living, breathing, getting older and also changing with the times. I cant say enough to describe how much i fell in love with YakuzaOne of the best series in gaming, honestly. Each game has a charm like no others, and you get to watch reoccuring characters grow and change over time. The district of Kamurocho, which is the main city district featured in all the games, is like a character, living, breathing, getting older and also changing with the times. I cant say enough to describe how much i fell in love with Yakuza 0 and both Yakuza Kiwami's ... this series has a charm that i cant describe... no wonder why its Sega's best selling masterpiece. From funny side stories to Dramatic ones and the Main plot of each game are all masterpieces. Sadly until now there are only 3 Yakuza games on PC Yakuza 0, Kiwami and Kiwami 2 which i finished them all and im really waiting now for the rest of the series to be released on PC ... i really find it difficult to find any games as charming as the Yakuza series they are really incomparable.… Expand
  99. Uncl3s4mbr
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    This game surprised me. Did not like much at the beginning, mas after a few hours I was in love by the game. Awesome history. Very good and fun gameplay, list of minigames.
  100. Pr0ject0r
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Yakuza 0 is one of the best games in the series. It is also a prequel to meeting both of the characters: Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. While the main plot is serious, all the fun and jokes were filled inside substories and mini-games. Every minigame is entertaining and every substory is great. Overall I really loved the game
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#24 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#22 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#19 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
85

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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