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Yakuza 0

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Action
  • Crime drama
  • Comedy

Tokyo and Osaka in 1988: a serious, dramatic mob story, hard-hitting street fights and dozens of wild side activities, from karaoke to running a nightclub. Nothing in it is what you expect.

Why play it now

When you want a powerful story with lots of fun distractions: each session mixes drama and absurdity.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys Japanese gangster films, absurd humour and dense cities.

When not to pick it

If long cutscenes or somewhat repetitive fights bother you.

What it offers

  • Story: 90 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 80 out of 100
  • Exploring: 55 out of 100
  • Managing: 35 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
95% positive (77,784)
Metacritic
86/100
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Release date
1 AUG 2018
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.