Even though I always liked Yakuza's setting, I was never interested in getting into the games.
After hearing nothing but praise for Yakuza 0, especially for it's story, I was eager to give it a try.
Unfortunately, my expectations for the story were very high, but fortunately, the story surpassed my expectations; it starts off really strong, it never drops the ball and it's filled with plot twists. I was expecting a really good story and I got a narrative masterpiece; I'd go as far as to say that it's one of the most engaging and well-written stories in a videogame, keeping me on the edge of my seat every few... minutes. Overall, it's one of the best stories I ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
The characters are very good, especially Kiryu and Majima; Majima in particular is one of my favorite videogame characters in a while.
Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the gameplay; it's quite enjoyable but the combat system is not deep enough and it feels repetitive.
The highlight of the game are the minigames and the substories; there are so many of them and they're very amusing for the most part! I spent hours singing in the Karaoke bar, playing billiards and going for bowling... and I barely scratched the surface.
Also, I really love the music in this game.
Now, aside from the combat system not being complex, another thing that bothered me a little bit is that the graphics look outdated at times.
Pros:
+ Consistent and compelling narrative filled with twists and turns
+ Great characters
+ Decent gameplay
+ Tons of different minigames
+ Fantastic music
Cons:
- Combat system lacks depth
- Dated visuals in some instances
Narrative: 10/10
Gameplay: 6/10
Content: 10/10
Characters: 8/10
Music: 9/10
Graphics/Audio: 7/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
It's been a while since I couldn't stop playing a videogame because of its somehow addictive storyline, and the minigames are just the cherry on top of an already delicious cake.
Do I recommend it?:
Yakuza 0 is the perfect Yakuza game for both fans and newcomers.
After hearing nothing but praise for Yakuza 0, especially for it's story, I was eager to give it a try.
Unfortunately, my expectations for the story were very high, but fortunately, the story surpassed my expectations; it starts off really strong, it never drops the ball and it's filled with plot twists. I was expecting a really good story and I got a narrative masterpiece; I'd go as far as to say that it's one of the most engaging and well-written stories in a videogame, keeping me on the edge of my seat every few... minutes. Overall, it's one of the best stories I ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
The characters are very good, especially Kiryu and Majima; Majima in particular is one of my favorite videogame characters in a while.
Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the gameplay; it's quite enjoyable but the combat system is not deep enough and it feels repetitive.
The highlight of the game are the minigames and the substories; there are so many of them and they're very amusing for the most part! I spent hours singing in the Karaoke bar, playing billiards and going for bowling... and I barely scratched the surface.
Also, I really love the music in this game.
Now, aside from the combat system not being complex, another thing that bothered me a little bit is that the graphics look outdated at times.
Pros:
+ Consistent and compelling narrative filled with twists and turns
+ Great characters
+ Decent gameplay
+ Tons of different minigames
+ Fantastic music
Cons:
- Combat system lacks depth
- Dated visuals in some instances
Narrative: 10/10
Gameplay: 6/10
Content: 10/10
Characters: 8/10
Music: 9/10
Graphics/Audio: 7/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
It's been a while since I couldn't stop playing a videogame because of its somehow addictive storyline, and the minigames are just the cherry on top of an already delicious cake.
Do I recommend it?:
Yakuza 0 is the perfect Yakuza game for both fans and newcomers.