The most entertaining Yakuza game so far, that's part gangster epic and part surreal Japanese nightlife simulator.

The storytelling is excellent, in terms of cinematography, pacing, and the large cast of characters; Huge variety of, often very funny, side missions

Despite minor improvements the combat is still too shallow to satisfy as the only action element; Low tech visuals can be distracting

A wonderful starting point for new fans and a meaningful entry for invested fans.

Lots of stuff to see and do; great story and characters; and a wonderful setting evocative of the time and themes

Missing some modern conveniences found in later titles; fighting can either bore or massively frustrate in its worst moments; and the whole thing takes a bit too long to arrive at what makes it great

If you haven't played Yakuza 0 , just go get it. If you have played it already, pick it up on PC too, why not It's $20 on Steam, and I know I've personally paid more for way, way worse games than this.

Beautifully realized world that maximizes the use of its space; Some of my favorite characters ever in a video game (or other medium for that manner); Incredible replayability; and easily takes over 100 hours to 100% complete; Looks even better and loads faster (if you have an SSD) on PC; An amazing...

Animations can feel a bit stiff; Tags

To be fair, my gaming history is not very extensive - but I am picky when it comes to games. I've really enjoyed final fantasy xv-esque games where there are lots and lots of side quests and beautiful scenery. I thought Yakuza 0 was similar in nature.

This is one awesome game!

I have to say I've never played a game quite like this before. It was serious and intense in some parts and then it was goofy in others, but it added on to the enjoyment. After completing this game I bought Yakuza Kiwami this past Black Friday in hopes that it's just as good as this one.

While this could be one of the best of the Yakuza games, it full of violence and swearing, the fights are mostly tame however the heat action moves could range from enemies having their heads pushed into wall or being crushed by bicycles.

The best modern beat um' up I've played in ages. It can get a bit repetitive after a while but the compling story and literally 100 side missions/dozens of mini games will keep you busy for hours. The writing is both dramatic and hilariously funny.

One of the best games on the system. I finished it at about 120 (one-hundred and twenty) hours. Go play it, it's worth every cent.

The Yakuza franchise was released in Japan back in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, and, since then, has become a franchise that is loved in its home country. In the West it has found itself a cult status, but has struggled to find a fanbase as strong as it has in the East.

Lots to do; A genuinely gripping story; Side stories offer a nice variety of situations; Combat is beautifully brutal; A great localisation job

Combat can start to be tedious against low levelled foes; Lack of English voice over creates an accessibility issue for some; Some combat styles feel over powered; Controls can feel a bit clunky at times