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Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series, it is set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district and Goro Majima in Osaka's Sotenbori district. Players alternate between their stories as they navigate the criminal underworld, engaging in street fights, managing businesses, and participating in various side activities. The gameplay combines beat 'em up combat with open-world exploration, offering numerous mini-games and side quests. Yakuza 0 was initially released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan in March 2015, followed by a worldwide release on PlayStation 4 in January 2017. It later became available on Windows via Steam in August 2018 and on Xbox One in February 2020. A Director's Cut version is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
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(4)What got me into the series that I’ve obsessively played all of now, easily one of my favorite games ever and a truly great start with a good story, gameplay, and absurd side content. It took me a long time to get into because the beginning of the game is a very slow build (hence the minus half star). But if you stick through you might find this to be one of the best comfort game series out there. Kiryu and majima as protagonists show a level of power fantasy that doesn’t play into taking advantage of power but rather using it for the right things despite your wants. Future games don’t really live up to this one in terms of how full this one feels so you’ll constantly compare back but it’s still worthwhile to continue on
Sep 30, 2026
This is the Yakuza game i recommend people start with, but also it’s a hard starting point because it’s so peak, nothing is going to compare to it going forward if you continue with the series (Like A Dragon gets close)
Oct 1, 2026
Peak majima gameplay
Sep 28, 2026
Dame da ne dame yo na no yo
Jul 27, 2026
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What is the Gamerlog community score for Yakuza 0?
Yakuza 0 has a Gamerlog community score of 9.0/10 from 43 ratings.
What platforms is Yakuza 0 available on?
Yakuza 0 is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One.