Yakuza, as a series… as an experience, is dense. Like the cities they're set in, these games are filled to the brim vertically with content. Add to this density of content a winding, twisting narrative that spans more than a decade's worth of releases and the franchise has become almost as...

Positives + A world you want to explore; + Fun, crushing combat system; + Memorable story and visuals

Negatives - Minor UI and camera improvements could have truly made this a classic; But honestly, it's still pretty close

Yakuza 0 is a prequel to the series with its story taking place in 1988 and begins with a young Kazuma Kiryu who is beating the snot out of a man to collect an unpaid debt. This takes place in an abandoned lot where this guy's body is later found.

Fantastic story and fun mini-games; great fighting mechanics with a good amount of variety and techniques to learn

Would love to have heard this game in English; but the Japanese voice acting is well done

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have an imported american copy, I wanted the limited edition which was US exclusive. Have just started and am already thoroughly enjoying myself. A huge amount to do! Tons of karaoke, minigames and upgrades, adds so much to the game. Don't overlook this amazing game.

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

This is one awesome game!

I've written a few reviews for the Yakuza series at this point, and I still find it difficult to figure out how to start them. See, there's really not much else like Yakuza out there.

New fighting styles to ease up repetition; tons of stuff to do; new completion point system to reward hitting goals in various areas; much-improved engine

Slightly uncomfortable approach to sexuality; economy is off-balance due to massive amounts of cash inflow