Yakuza 0

 Xbox One
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 222 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 222
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 222
  3. Negative: 22 out of 222

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  1. PrinceGB
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Yakuza 0 is amazing it took me a bit to get through the first few chapters but once yo start playing as Majima I believe it starts to pick up I spent waymore time playing as him because I enjoyed his play style and the side story of managing a Cabaret club which is a huge surprise because you can easily spend 10+ hours playing it, but all in all its a fantastic game
  2. Mega-Stienfield
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Honestly,anyone who rates this game with a negative score, doesn't understand anything about fun.the story is the best story i ever played.the sub quests are the most hilarious and creative you'll ever find in a game.the map is jacked with things to do and 99% of them are more interesting than anything you'll find in other games.the arcade.the disco.the hostess club which i never evenHonestly,anyone who rates this game with a negative score, doesn't understand anything about fun.the story is the best story i ever played.the sub quests are the most hilarious and creative you'll ever find in a game.the map is jacked with things to do and 99% of them are more interesting than anything you'll find in other games.the arcade.the disco.the hostess club which i never even thought ill put as much time as i did . into.karaoke.bowling.gambling.fishing.telephone club.and so much more.this game will make you laugh,cry,and just have as much fun as you can.and lastly,it NEVER gets repetitive… Expand
  3. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    Yakuza 0 - Here we stand once more in the Yakuza underword. As we have comr to expect from this series 0 delivers great gameplay, a gripping story and is a visual delight. Some characters being very unlikeable makes it a delight when you get to unleash a intense punch heavy combo upon them and send them flying to the floor before, with some great "finishing moves" allows you to close outYakuza 0 - Here we stand once more in the Yakuza underword. As we have comr to expect from this series 0 delivers great gameplay, a gripping story and is a visual delight. Some characters being very unlikeable makes it a delight when you get to unleash a intense punch heavy combo upon them and send them flying to the floor before, with some great "finishing moves" allows you to close out the fights in style. Using multiple fighting stances overcoming your foes is more pleasing and fluid than ever. With a bunch of different mini games to play there is always another way to kill time if you want to take a little break from the main story or maybe follow one of the hilarious side stories? Nothing quite makes you cringe and laugh more than teaching a placid and apologetic young lady how to be a dominant dominatrix by acting out the role of her "client" with her in a park and then having some kids walk up. All in all this is a fun game and for me not a whole lot to lower my score but 2 things. The amount of cutscenes during the story can feel tedious, no matter how great the story I ended up taking breaks just to not sit through another for a while. Secondly, again with cutscenes, sometimes your character can be talking to his friend (for example) during thr scene and no animation for mouth moving and just voice overs, this can be fustrating as it comes across as thoughts rather than as a proper chat between people.… Expand
  4. Kaisermena
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    La serie Yakuza ya todo mundo sabe lo que trae: minijuegos, una historia interesante y sobre todo, muchas peleas; eso es lo que hace divertida esta franquicia. Me enamoré de ella cuando la jugué por primera vez en la PS4 con el Yakuza Kiwami, y me enorgullece jugar a esta precuela en la Xbox One. El único punto en contra es que está solamente en inglés pero eso no debería ser un problema;La serie Yakuza ya todo mundo sabe lo que trae: minijuegos, una historia interesante y sobre todo, muchas peleas; eso es lo que hace divertida esta franquicia. Me enamoré de ella cuando la jugué por primera vez en la PS4 con el Yakuza Kiwami, y me enorgullece jugar a esta precuela en la Xbox One. El único punto en contra es que está solamente en inglés pero eso no debería ser un problema; por lo demás es un excelente juego.… Expand
  5. MauryEdson
    Mar 6, 2020
    9
    sem guerra de consoles, caixista fanatico vai criticar por criticar, EU JOGUEI e gostei, o ruim é que tem cutscene pra caramba mas no geral é um bom jogo, me surpreendeu até, divertido, legal jogar com o Goro Majima, com o Kiryu é chato, conselho, joguem o jogo sem fanatismo e sem ficar pulando as cutscene, a historia e a jogabilidade são legais.
  6. GenoNF
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    I've already tried Yakuza 0 on PS4, but it's been the Xbox One version where I've completed the main story.
    His story is very well narrated, it is complex, it has unexpected plot twists and the way the two stories come together is great.
    In the graphic section I think the words are superfluous, since the game runs at about 60 perfect fps and the detail that the main characters have is    I've already tried Yakuza 0 on PS4, but it's been the Xbox One version where I've completed the main story.
    His story is very well narrated, it is complex, it has unexpected plot twists and the way the two stories come together is great.
    In the graphic section I think the words are superfluous, since the game runs at about 60 perfect fps and the detail that the main characters have is sick, not to mention that both Kamurocho and Sotenbori are beautiful cities that seem to come from a movie with CGI technology. (I mean the Xbox One X version, I don't know what the game is like on an Xbox One FAT or Slim).
    It took me 36 minutes to complete the game because I wasn't very emphatic with side quests. And finally I would like to highlight the fact that little by little the Microsoft console is nourishing itself with Japanese jewels.

    I hope that more games of this style come to the Xbox Game Pass.    … Expand
  7. Frazierdabest
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Juego tremendo.
    Duración más que aceptable.
    Historia INCREÍBLE Muchas secundarias Mundo pequeño pero denso y carismático.

    Puntos negativos:
    El idioma.
    Que no estuviera antes para Xbox
  8. Detoxedman
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Some of the user reviews are just plain stupid. This game is great and I am super happy the series finally came to Xbox. Apparently people have no patience and cant handle subtitles. Once you get to chapter 4 or 5 things really get good. One of the best stories in a game. The the amount of things to do packed into 2 small maps is crazy. You also get to play as two great character. TheSome of the user reviews are just plain stupid. This game is great and I am super happy the series finally came to Xbox. Apparently people have no patience and cant handle subtitles. Once you get to chapter 4 or 5 things really get good. One of the best stories in a game. The the amount of things to do packed into 2 small maps is crazy. You also get to play as two great character. The setting is very refreshing. Give this game a chance.… Expand
  9. Perslay619
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game yesterday. Great story line, game play and everything in the game! Can’t wait for kiwami 2!
  10. RegularWaffles
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    A great addition to the Yakuza series. Absolutely loved the character of Goro Majima.
  11. 1forAll
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Loved the characters. First time playing a game from this series through the end. Bit buggy at times but not sure if that was my old launch xbone struggling.
  12. Zenqaiyen7
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    My favorite game series after this game i bought all of them yakuza has amazing combat great rpg elements and amazing story and characters and its funny and the game is authentic and real and criminally underrated its 1 of the best franchises
  13. guiletheguiles
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    I am in love.
    It took too long for me to get into the Yakuza series and I finally did. I'm glad I heard the fans and started with 0. This game is absolutely incredible!
    This is probably one of the best stories ever written in a video game. It immediately transported me to a Yakuza-style movie. Characters are very well done, with some very convincing motives for doing the things they    I am in love.
    It took too long for me to get into the Yakuza series and I finally did. I'm glad I heard the fans and started with 0. This game is absolutely incredible!

    This is probably one of the best stories ever written in a video game. It immediately transported me to a Yakuza-style movie. Characters are very well done, with some very convincing motives for doing the things they do. They're just too damn well developed and charsmatic. Like I said before, the writing helps. The story is filled with twists and turns, with believable and impressive moments. The pacing is great and it never gets old. Soundtrack is discreet, but it's a banger. It's a contained personal story, focused on its characters, but just as epic as any other game.
    The only two chapters I did not like were 5 and 7, because they felt like padding.

    Gameplay is unorthodox and I love it, but not perfect. It fits the tone and does the job, but if the story wasn't THAT good, I'm not sure I would get to the end. The combat system can get repetitive. Guns are overpowered, the 'sphere-grid-like' upgrade system is shallow, it lacks a good lock-on system and equipments feels useless. In the end, it's just fun. Simple, but it does the trick, especially when it comes to the amazing boss fights (even if you have to fight Kuze FIVE GODDAMN TIMES).
    The semi-open-world areas take a long time to actually get going. It's a slow burner, but a rewarding one. Albeit repetitive, the side quests and subseries are hilariously well done, helping to build a well realized atmosphere and setting for both cities. The cabaret and real estate mini-games are boring, though.

    I recommend this game purely for its story. The gameplay is fun, but it's the thirst to know how everything will unfold that will keep you coming back for more. Amazing!
    I'm not sure if the rest of the series is worth it, but this one definitely is.    … Expand
  14. monks99
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Game is amazing. Amazing story.. amazing combat. A must own!! I hope the continue to make more.
  15. Kovenant94
    May 5, 2020
    8
    I had never played a yakuza game before, actually I played it for 5 minutes on ps4 and didn't even give it a chance as I was not a fan of most Japanese games, but what an awesome series I was missing, it is seriously an amazing game and well worth it, sure it has some weird stuff and some repetitive gameplay sometimes , but the story and the world is great, there is a lot of content andI had never played a yakuza game before, actually I played it for 5 minutes on ps4 and didn't even give it a chance as I was not a fan of most Japanese games, but what an awesome series I was missing, it is seriously an amazing game and well worth it, sure it has some weird stuff and some repetitive gameplay sometimes , but the story and the world is great, there is a lot of content and the great thing is you can choose to play whatever you want you are not forced to do annoying stuff or something if you don't like it If you haven't given a chance to the series it's a great time to get up to date.… Expand
  16. EnsarO
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Yakuza 0 is already one of the greatest experiences on PlayStation 4, and now it is one of the best on Xbox One too. A light, once tied to Sony consoles, that finally spreads its beautiful wings in a true odyssey to conquer Xbox One.
  17. ProfAmateur
    May 20, 2020
    9
    Really cool game. I was in Japan last year and i remember so many things again because of this game. maybe the story its a bit to much in focus instead of the gameplay.
  18. WeeAreWun
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely loved this game and has got me to retrospectively play all the others.
  19. IDK-
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Such a good game. From locations to story to combat. Its such a weird game to the side quest and story are so polar opposite I love it.
  20. Bappo8309
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    A captivating and emotional story for many to be introduced to major characters of the series. Combat progressively gets harder but with all the moves you get from either upgrades or mentors, you're more than well equipped to handle any combat sequence. Substories and all activities are fun and unique as none are the same but enjoyment can be found anywhere around Kamurocho or Sotenborri.A captivating and emotional story for many to be introduced to major characters of the series. Combat progressively gets harder but with all the moves you get from either upgrades or mentors, you're more than well equipped to handle any combat sequence. Substories and all activities are fun and unique as none are the same but enjoyment can be found anywhere around Kamurocho or Sotenborri. I highly recommend anyone to play this game and experience it for yourselves.… Expand
  21. CheynPie
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    yakuza 0 has one of the best stories that everyone whos a fan of video games should experience at one point. with it being on gamepass it should definitely be played at least once
  22. hamidbehroozfar
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    the best YAKUZA ever without any doubt Im not really into this kind of games but that strong story telling of this game made me regret it
    just go and see the introducing of majima it was diffrent from what Ive seen in any game
  23. MoistMorsel
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    First Yakuza game...man this is deserving of 10/10. Great story: beginning, middle and end. A serious main story with **** side quests. A great levelling system and combat mechanics. Utterly fun.
  24. Cmvr
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Excellent history combined with fun gameplay that can make you easily pas 100 hours makes this one of my favorite games i played
  25. REFXFARHAN
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    The best and the most underrated game out there. This game deserves a 20 out of 10. The story is perfectly tailored. The character development, fighting scenes, QTEs everything is just top-notch action. And there are so many things to do, you can't just do everything in a day. The side missions are somewhat ok, the minigames are perfect too from Karaoke to Dancing to managing CabaretThe best and the most underrated game out there. This game deserves a 20 out of 10. The story is perfectly tailored. The character development, fighting scenes, QTEs everything is just top-notch action. And there are so many things to do, you can't just do everything in a day. The side missions are somewhat ok, the minigames are perfect too from Karaoke to Dancing to managing Cabaret Clubs. The soundtrack is my blood pumping, especially in the boss fights. Every OST is beautifully made in this game. There is no single track that I didn't dislike. The fighting is also good. I don't know why, but this game doesn't even get the recognition it should have. The only downside of the game is the silent cutscenes. Except that, everything is beautiful. The game is a must-play.

    Graphics: 8.5/10
    Story: 10/10
    Cutscenes: 10/10
    Gameplay: 9.5/10    … Expand
  26. CloudStrife05
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    Yakuza 0 was the first game in the series I played and once I did, I slapped myself 30 times asking why I never played it before. The prequel to this series was well done with good graphics and a good combat/leveling up system. Seeing the beginnings of Kazuma Kiryu and being able to play as a young Goro Majima was awesome. I see why fans of the series were excited to play as Majima and seeYakuza 0 was the first game in the series I played and once I did, I slapped myself 30 times asking why I never played it before. The prequel to this series was well done with good graphics and a good combat/leveling up system. Seeing the beginnings of Kazuma Kiryu and being able to play as a young Goro Majima was awesome. I see why fans of the series were excited to play as Majima and see how he became the Majima he is today. For those who have never played this series, I highly recommend it. Since playing this one a year ago, I have played and finished not only this one, but also parts 1, 2 and 3 in less than a year. Average game time with a doing a good deal of side quests will consume about 45hrs of game time, which I also loved. The best way to sum up the relationship between Kiryu and Majima is they are a version of Goku and Vegeta.… Expand
  27. Gamer1994
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Arguably the best Yakuza entry. Highly recommended. Awesome backstory for the cast. Top tier music.
  28. Mizuma
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    The best Yakuza game. It has everything. The substories and the minigames are pretty funny and interesting. The protagonists have well defined personality and the main story is a masterpiece.
  29. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Great story and writing, boring combat takes it down a few notches though. A great starting point for newcomers.
  30. Amir82
    May 4, 2023
    9
    The battles are never boring and the story is interesting. The most important reason for playing Yakuza 0 is its gameplay for me.
  31. DJBobRokk
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Very few times I've been strucked by a game, but this one deliver so much drama by story, scenes and music that you couldn't but love it.. gameplay is very basic, but it's just fun..

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#24 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 13, 2020
    90
    Yakuza 0 is already one of the greatest experiences on PlayStation 4, and now it is one of the best on Xbox One too. It may not have many enhancements for gamers who play on X, but it was already a looker, with a high frame rate to begin with. This is one of the glitziest and brightest games out there, and not relying on the most advanced technology meant the team could push an older engine to new heights. Dropping 40 hours means not even seeing half of what Yakuza 0 has to offer. It is a huge package of value that seemingly never stops giving.
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  2. Generación Xbox
    Mar 28, 2020
    88
    A light, once tied to Sony consoles, that finally spreads its beautiful wings in a true odyssey to conquer Xbox One.
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  3. COGconnected
    Mar 18, 2020
    90
    Today, three years after Western release on Xbox One, Yakuza 0 still translates well as an engaging and fun experience, particularly for those who love a good story. The graphics are slightly dated but nothing to be upset about, and only the somewhat foreign notion of the invisible wall cutting off stairways and paths is the only thing to be a bother. This mechanic has been changed over the years so to see it still thriving here immediately dates the game, but none of this is enough to make for a bad experience. If you enjoy the Yakuza franchise or need a jumping off point to get into the franchise, Yakuza 0 is a fantastic place to start.
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