Yakuza 0

GameSpaceBrandedwolf

9.5/10

On their own, each of the above could make for a decent game, but combined they make a whole which brings home the feeling of what the Yakuza series is. Sprinkle that with incredible voice acting and a rocking soundtrack that really kicks it into high gear during fight scenes and you have the perfect entry to the Yakuza series on PC for anyone who is curious about it.  All that said, there were some bugs at launch with sound framerate. While these can be fixed by a simple edit, it’s st...

Press StartDamian Filippone

9/10

Early on in the game’s story, Kiryu’s friend Nishiki proclaims that a Yakuza is only as good as his image. It’s a shallow but understandable perspective given the context but it’s a sentiment that Yakuza 0 thankfully does not echo. It’s a game that not only has impeccable style but also a wealth of substance. When it all comes down to it, what I really enjoyed about Yakuza 0 was its inherent ability to constantly surprise me even after putting over forty hours into it. Every time I thought I had a handle on the game’s limitations (whether it be story or gameplay wise), it would somehow subvert...

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

9/10

Yakuza 0 is a great starting point to one of the best JRPG series out now, and luckily, it works flawlessly on the Steam Deck.

GamingTrendAustin Fern

90/100

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.

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

90/100

Yakuza makes its long-awaited debut on Xbox One with the best entry in the series. Yakuza 0 is a superlative game, boasting outlandish and violent combat, bizarre peripheral characters, and a story that introduces two great protagonists in Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. Play it and you'll quickly become fully invested in all things Yakuza.

DestructoidPeter Glagowski

9/10

It features all of the best aspects of the series with very little of the negatives, making for a game that I’ll probably still be digging through by the time Kiwami releases over here.

PC GamerPhil Savage

90/100

The weird and wonderful Japanese action game series finally arrives on PC.

ShackNewsBrittany Vincent

9/10

No matter if you've played the rest of the Yakuza series and know it like the back of your hand, or you're just now getting started as a fledgling fan, Yakuza 0 is a must-play. Not only does it act as an entertaining and compelling back story for Yakuza's coolest characters, Kiryu and Majima, but it offers a wealth of variations in gameplay for even the pickiest players. Like the rest of the games, it has plenty to offer, but most importantly, you'll be watching the rise of a dragon. And trust me, with Yakuza Kiwami 2 on the horizon, you're going to want to get started proper before embarking ...

KeenGamerJacob Yancey

9/10

The latest entry in this seasoned yet under-appreciated franchise may be it's finest and most accessible yet. Although it has some shortcomings, Yakuza 0 never disappoints those who are looking for an engaging story about the Japanese criminal underworld, with some dumb fun along the way.

The OuterHavenBy Holland Culbreath

Good news for all Yakuza fans in the Western World, Sega has just released Yakuza 0 today! For the 10 year celebration of the franchise, they're taking the series into the future of gaming... by returning to the past, before the main story even began. - Read our full Gaming News on The Outerhaven .

Push SquareRobert Ramsey

8/10

Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows.

Attack of the FanboyAndrea Ramos

Beyond the era and location-specific authenticity strived for and achieved in this title, both the dated combat and graphics leave something to be desired.