Yakuza 0 Reviews
One of the best PlayStation exclusive series finally comes to PC. It brings a share of new problems, but it also is an amazing open world fighting game that has a story you need to play through.
There is an awful lot to like with Yakuza 0 and it is hands down an easy purchase for anybody looking for a solid game that is just so much damn fun to play.
It’s easy to look at Yakuza 0 on the surface and compare it to the likes of Grand Theft Auto. It’s a natural assumption, but Yakuza 0 is far more than its western counterparts.
Yakuza 0 is a game best experienced than read about. It’s the culmination of over a decade of refinement and improvements
There is so much to the game that it’s almost overwhelming, but it’s so expertly crafted that you will keep coming back for more
Besides some technical flaws and a bit repetitive gameplay, Yakuza Zero is still probably the best entry point to the Yakuza series for newcomers.
Review in German | Read full review
For newcomers, Yakuza 0 offers enough to make it a worthwhile purchase with over a hundred hours worth of content. For those returning to the series, apart from a new story, you’ll be walking a similar path to what’s come before, which, depending on how fatigued you feel from the past games may be a good or bad thing.
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AwiaxcC3WvI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Yakuza 0 makes for a perfect entry point to the series, and its unique blend of high drama and entertaining extras creates an action-packed, emotional journey where laughs come as frequently as tears. It's brutal and brilliant and so damn cool.
An intriguing story followed by an impressively polished game, Yakuza 0 offers a glimpse of a bustling 80s Japan and its underworld.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Yakuza 0 is unique in that you do not need any introduction to the series to enjoy it, it is a prequel after all.
Yakuza 0 is over the top, but damn it I wouldn't have it any other way.
If you’re a fan of story rich games, 3D brawlers or just content rich games then Yakuza 0 should be on your radar. Some may be put off by the lack of an English voice acting option but, as previously stated, the localisation team have done a great job in making it a joy to read and genuinely funny in places. There’s so much to do and being able to partake in the story of the series from the very beginning makes it great for newcomers too. If you’re looking for something you can spend hours exploring and still not see it all, then Yakuza 0 is definitely something worth your consideration.
A great intro to the series for newcomers and another solid installment for fans, Yakuza 0 offers a hard-hitting pulp story about rising to power in the glamour of 80’s Tokyo. Whether you’re street brawling with some drunken thugs or managing your business like a boss, Yakuza will make you feel like a tatted up Japanese gangster.
It may take a while to get going at first for new players, but get over that first hour of pretty much just cutscenes and the game completely opens up into one of the finest examples of storytelling in gaming. This, along with the sheer abundance of side activities and people asking for a punch, makes Yakuza 0 an exquisite game, and a perfect benchmark for newcomers to dive straight into.
Full disclosure, I’ve never played a Yakuza game before this one, however I was intrigued by the unique yet complex game series. So after playing for 50 hours, I can say that Yakuza 0 on Xbox One and Windows 10 is amazing.
Yakuza 0 is a great prequel for this series, it shows some core characters in their prime and sets up an intriguing narrative to explore.
Overall, Yakuza 0 is fantastic. Two protagonists. Two engaging storylines. Six combat styles that just make this beat ‘em up style worth continuing on for hours at a time without feeling boring. Between all of the elements, my only regret is that it’s taken this long to get into this series and I’m very much looking forward to my upcoming journey’s through the current six titles while everyone waits for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio’s Yakuza 7 to get localized.
Yakuza 0 is a Japanese treasure rich in content, details, history and characters. A great game that is only slightly clouded by some outdated mechanics at my personal discretion and the one that is entirely in English. The amount of secondary activities, the plot, the soundtrack and its gameplay almost completely eclipse these shortcomings. A game that everyone should experience, whether or not it appeals to them.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Yakuza 0 suffers from a few bumps here and there, but like its stalwart protagonist, it stands up and doesn't let those stop it from being a truly superb experience.
Yakuza 0 undoubtedly proves to be a must-have title for fans of this incredible saga. Likewise, it is a great starting point for those who want to start this journey. It manages to integrate the player well into its story, while making the perfect connection with the first original title, without leaving any loose ends or anything unexplained. Despite some minor technical problems, Yakuza 0 manages to take the player to the extremes of emotions with its remarkable story and a world full of magic and activities to do.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review