Yakuza 0: Director's Cut

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. COGconnected
    Dec 12, 2025
    90
    The Yakuza/ Like a Dragon series has become one of the most beloved video game franchises on the planet. They’re a combination of cinematic crime drama, fun third-person brawl combat, deep open world exploration, and insanely wacky sidequests and minigames. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is the best version of the game that brought the series into the mainstream. There are some changes that aren’t for the better, but overall, this is an excellent version of an all-time great video game.
  2. GamersRD
    Dec 29, 2025
    85
    Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is a well-deserved update to one of the franchise’s highest-rated entries. While the added content is fairly modest, it remains the perfect entry point for anyone looking to dive into the world of the “Dragon of Dojima.”
  3. PSX Brasil
    Dec 29, 2025
    85
    Yakuza 0 remains the masterpiece that popularized the franchise in the West and the best entry point for new fans. The story of Kiryu and Majima in the 80s remains impeccable, with its eccentric and fun extra content. However, the Director's Cut is a bittersweet package: while the quality-of-life improvements are welcome and the new scenes enrich the plot, the Red Light Raid online mode is disappointing and the Brazilian Portuguese localization disappoints due to its lack of polish.
  5. Critical Hits
    Dec 8, 2025
    85
    Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut for PlayStation 5 is a new version that’s very similar to the PlayStation 4 release — for the most part, it’s the same excellent game. There were quality-of-life improvements, higher resolution, better responsiveness, a few new cutscenes, a rather dull horde mode.
  6. Cultura Geek
    Dec 20, 2025
    80
    Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is the classic you already loved, now dressed in a fresh suit with a localization that’s genuinely appreciated. It feels like the definitive version because it runs like a dream and remains as brilliant as ever—even if the new scenes sometimes feel like they belong in a different game. But when you’re playing, the magic is absolutely real.