Yakuza 0 Director's Cut Reviews
A classic with a story full of twists, tension, and action. Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut shines with its late ’80s vibe, bringing new features to the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Even with small additions and no strong exclusivity reasons, Yakuza 0 remains an amazing game, with sharp gameplay, stunning visuals, an excellent soundtrack, and packed with things to do. But, above all, it tells a powerful story of honor, sacrifice, and duty, shaping young men and creating some of the most iconic personalities in gaming.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Kiryu is back and Nintendo Switch 2 is waiting for him with open arms. Yakuza 0 Director's Cut includes new content and improvements, giving even veterans a reason to give it a look.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut brings the series’ best prequel to Nintendo Switch 2 with smoother performance, sharp visuals, and strong storytelling. The new cutscenes and Red Light Raid mode are minor additions, but don’t take away from the experience. Combat is still satisfying, and the side content holds up, even if some parts feel a bit dated. It’s not a must-have for returning fans, but for those new to the series, this is a great place to start.
Not only is Yakuza 0: Director's Cut the best version of the game to date, it also demonstrates how a technologically enhanced version can be achieved with care.
Review in German | Read full review
Anyone who’s waited to experience Kiryu’s story from the very beginning will find Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut to be the best version yet. The story remains top-notch, now more expansive than ever and even better presented thanks to new voice acting. Add a fun multiplayer raid mode on top, and there’s little to criticize in this complete package.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
If you’re returning to Yakuza 0 after the previous console versions, I’m not sure whether there’s enough here to hold your interest. Most of the new additions are welcome, but having the QTE events mapped to the Nintendo B, A buttons might be enough for you to walk away. That said, for newcomers, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is a logical place to start. The disadvantage is that progressing further in the series will feel like a step into the Stone Age, even if you play the ‘Kiwami’ remasters. As a man who has weathered every entry in this series, I would still recommend Yakuza: Like A Dragon over this. It’s a turn-based RPG with different fighting mechanics, but it feels modern, has heaps of charisma, and a far better localisation. That said, when taken alone, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is a slice of genius. A must-play, even if its hair is going a bit grey, and it audibly groans when getting up off the sofa. An oldie, but still a winner of the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is a fantastic Like a Dragon game, and I feel it is a perfect addition to the Switch 2 launch library.
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut is an excellent launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 that showcases its technical capabilities. However, some of the new additions make it feel like the inferior version of this legendary entry.
The Yakuza franchise makes a great debut on Nintendo Switch 2 with Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, the definitive version of the 2015 Yakuza prequel from the PlayStation 4. Yakuza 0: Director's Cut offers several new cutscenes, the new Red Light Raid multiplayer mode, and English voice-overs, which are all on top of an already great action game with a captivating story. Although the cutscenes can be hit or miss, and players who already own Yakuza 0 may have already had their fill, the game is a great time on Switch 2, thanks to its solid 4K and 1080p 60 FPS performance.
The original Yakuza 0 was a great way to introduce newcomers to the series while also providing more lore to diehard fans. The Director’s Cut adds some unique features not seen in the original. Now is a good time as any to get into the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series to experience the origins of the Dragon of Dojima and the Mad Dog of Shimano, and it all starts with Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut.
The more you play, the more it becomes clear that Yakuza 0 hasn't aged at all in a decade. Being an excellent starting point for those who want to venture into the series for the first time, the Director's Cut brings welcome improvements, not just visual ones, and justifies its existence on the Nintendo Switch 2, becoming the definitive version of a work that was able to preserve its virtues.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
If you’ve never played Yakuza 0 before, then this is another fantastic version of one of the best titles in the franchise, and I would highly recommend it as one of the best titles in the Switch 2’s launch lineup. It’s a game that everyone should experience at least once, and the Switch 2 Director’s Cut might actually the best way for a new player to get into the franchise. However, not much here is worth getting the game again if you’ve got the tremendous PC or current-gen versions already.
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut retails for $50 USD, and I can’t say that doesn’t feel like a high asking price – like I said in my review of Ishin! a few years ago, that’s more than what it cost to pick up the entire trilogy of remastered PlayStation 3-only entries. I think it’s ultimately worthwhile because you’re getting a genuinely incredible game that now has an English dub and looks better than ever before, and it’s an absolute no-brainer for any Nintendo fan who has never experienced Yakuza before. As we look forward to Stranger than Heaven, it’s more worth it than ever to look back at this absolute action classic.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is the definitive way to play and is fantastic as part of the Switch 2’s launch lineup.