Yakuza 0 Reviews

Yakuza 0 is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2017

If you’re a fan of the series, you’re going to want to play this--Yakuza 0 encapsulates the zaniness of Japanese culture with spectacular side missions, and is aided by it’s own satisfying combat and recreational activities.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2017

Playing Yakuza 0 has been a revelation, one tinged with excitement at the prospect of what I’ve been missing and can now experience. As a first foray into Sega’s world of gangsters, BDSM, and fishing minigames, it’s been an utter joy to play.

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90 / 100
Mar 25, 2020

If you have never played a Yakuza game, Yakuza 0 makes for the perfect entry point. It introduces a host of wacky characters and starts the journey of Kiryu that certainly doesn't end here. Beyond that, though, Yakuza 0 is just a damn good game, and that's rad.

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90 / 100
Jan 19, 2017

Yakuza 0 is a great entry into the series, with plenty for old fans and newcomers alike.  Its story is cheesy and melodramatic at times, and the graphics are a bit outdated, but between a nearly perfect melee combat system and a city bursting at the seams with activity, anyone looking for a sandbox crime game should definitely pick this one up.

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Mar 10, 2020

Yakuza 0 is a quirky and addictive action game that every Xbox One owner should play.

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Jul 26, 2018

Between the great writing, incredible amount of content, and gorgeous visuals, there's little Yakuza 0 doesn't do well.

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8 / 10
Jan 23, 2017
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90 / 100
Mar 18, 2020

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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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2020

Do not hesitate, play Yakuza and join me in experiencing one of the most unique and interesting games of the generation. [OpenCritic note: Ken McKown separately reviewed the PS4 (9) and XB1 (8) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]

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M3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Jan 27, 2017

In all its weirdness Yakuza 0 is as charming as the series ever has been. It isn't a game for everyone, but for those who fall for this there will be tons of stuff to do, wonderful settings to visit and well-written characters to meet.

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GameMAG
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Top Critic
10 / 10
Feb 6, 2017

Yakuza 0 - one of the most beautiful, detailed and exciting stories in the multi-volume series about life in Japan and its shadow side. Detalization of rituals and complicated hierarchical system of relationships, coupled with romantic image of "bad boy" character, give us an idea that the game is being sponsored by one of the yakuza's tops -- how else to explain so much attention to the way of life of the japanese criminal authority? And, of course, Yakuza 0 is currently the most polished (excluding bad controls in mini-games section) and best game in the series, with which you shoud start discovering the amazing world of Japan. Especially since Yakuza 1 remake, Yakuza Kiwami, that uses Yakuza 0's battle system and many of its characters, is on the way.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 16, 2018

Yakuza 0 is an eccentric, engaging and brutal game, perfectly adapted to the PC platform, as an excellent pass to a great saga.

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9 / 10
Jul 27, 2018

Yakuza 0 delivers spirit, humour, and a twisting-story, perfectly capturing the series in its a long-awaited debut.

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Buy
Jan 19, 2017

It's only January, but Yakuza 0 has been marked as a contender for one of my favorites for the year.

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8 / 10
Jan 19, 2017

At this point, the property's trademark formula is seriously starting to wear thin, but when it comes down to it, there's nothing quite like Yakuza 0. It combines unapologetically mature themes and violence with brilliantly dumb minigames and hysterical side quests, resulting in a thoroughly memorable experience. Bolstered by a gripping story that's packed with great characters, fans of Japanese games or even Japanese culture owe it to themselves to give this a prequel a shot. Yakuza 0 is fantastic place to start a love affair with Kamurocho's finest, and what's more, it's one of the best entries in the series to date.

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Wccftech
Top Critic
9.4 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2017

Whether you’re visiting Kamurocho for business or pleasure, be prepared to sink another eighty hours into a crime epic that only Sega can deliver.

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95 / 100
Jan 19, 2017

With an abundance of activities to partake in apart from the main story, you’ll no doubt spend countless hours exploring Kamurocho and Sotenbori.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2017

A wondrous melting pot of Japanese cultural excess distilled into a relentlessly compelling synergy of RPG and action elements, Yakuza 0 arguably represents the consummate entry point for newcomers to the series. Without a doubt, Yakuza 0 is a masterpiece and the first must-have title of the year.

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4.5 / 5.0
Feb 7, 2017

From the red-light district of Kamurocho to the streets of Sotenbori, Yakuza 0 serves up a compelling open-world adventure with lots of action and oodles of content to keep both series vets and newcomers entertained. Add an intriguing story filled with underworld politics, good character interactions and a high level of polish and you’ve got what’s arguably the best entry in the excellent Yakuza series to date.

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Atomix
Top Critic
90 / 100
Jan 19, 2017

Yakuza 0 is, simply put, the best game of the series and one of the best examples of how a franchise should evolve through the years. It offers an incredible story, fantastic and fresh gameplay mechanics, a rich and lively world plagued with ton of things to do and enjoy. You cannot pass this one by any means.

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