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REVIEWS

Polygon 8/10

COGconnected 95/100

wccftech 9.4/10

Meristation 92/100 [Spanish]

Giga 7/10 [German]

Our review - http://www.indianvideogamer.com/reviews/yakuza-zero-review/28285

Also NDTV posted theirs. Same score. - http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/yakuza-0-review-1650569

Gamespot - 8/10

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/yakuza-0-review/1900-6416602/

EGM - 5/10

Jimquisition - 9.5/10

http://www.thejimquisition.com/yakuza-0-review/

I reviewed it at:

Digital Chumps: 9/10

I also wrote a different article about how I also think this game is a sendup to pro wrestling.

Our review is live. 8/10.

http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/yakuza_0

Here is my review for RPG Site, it is an incredible game.

My review over at bitparade.co.uk
9 Kazuma's out of 10

My review at Level Down Games.

http://leveldowngames.com/yakuza-0-review/

Game is phenomenal though. Everyone needs to play it.

IGN - 8.5/10

My review (Vandal): 8.5/10 (spanish)

Cubed3: 9/10

Yakuza 0's focus on refinement over ambition proved to be the right decision. This game features a very well-told story that's filled with an assortment of great characters and memorable moments. It's also a breakout moment for Goro Majima. He tends to get the short end of the stick when it comes to characterisation, but here, Majima really comes into his own. The style select sub-system is a fantastic addition, because it allows for a level of flexibility that hasn't been seen in any of the previous entries. The expected massive amount of side content also benefits from an increased level of interdependency. Pursuing the multitude of amenities around town is rewarding in so many ways. This entry raises the bar for both the Yakuza series and action RPGs.

Here is mine (ReloadingBR, review in Portuguese). Gave it a 8.5/10

Its an amazing and really fun game. Story segments and cutscenes overstay sometimes and they use annoying fetch quest mechanics in a few occasions but that doesnt take away from how great the overall game is

Story and characters are amazing, and has an insane amount of content. Sidequest and activities are fun and well worked.

Playstation Universe 9.5
http://www.psu.com/review/31991/yakuza-0-review

Destructoid 9/10
https://www.destructoid.com/review-yakuza-0-412494.phtml

We Got This Covered 9/10
http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/yakuza-0-review/

IGN Italia 9.0
http://it.ign.com/yakuza-0-ps4/120727/review/yakuza-0-la-recensione

Digitally Downloaded 5/5
http://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2017/01/review-yakuza-0-sony-playstation-4.html

Game Informer 9.3
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/y...chive/2017/01/19/everlasting-mob-stopper.aspx

Ars Technica : Approved

http://arstechnica.co.uk/gaming/2017/01/yakuza-0-review/

The Good

An absurd world with equally bonkers characters.
New combat styles shake things up.
Wonderful presentation of a melodramatic crime drama.

The Bad

The main campaign is slightly tame for a Yakuza.
Might be too much watching and not enough playing for some.

The Ugly

Women are relegated to roles that involve being killed, kidnapped, or ogled in some mini-games.

Easy Allies - 4/5

https://youtu.be/LpV_K5Az4Iw

Everyeye.it 8.8

Here is my review - http://4colorrebellion.com/post/156088051787/review-in-progress-yakuza-0

It's awesome.

My review for everyone:
http://www.ps3brasil.com/analise/814/

95/100

Basically, it's something everyone should try at least once because of how unique it is. Crime thriller story, absurd side quests, plenty of minigames, virtual tourism, there's something for everyone in here.

Playstation Lifestyle - 8.5/10

My review for SelectButton. It was my first entry into the series, but damn do I want to play them all now.

Eurogamer Review recommended

A bit late to the party but here's my review for GameSpew:

http://www.gamespew.com/2017/01/yakuza-0-review/

9/10 from me. Yakuza 0 truly is a great game!

PlayStation Nation 9/10

Reviewed by a pretty die hard Yakuza fan

GearNuke - 9/10

 

[Levito]

I did the RPG Site review.


DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS GAME IT IS FUCKING INCREDIBLE



Also, THIS GUY, Goro Fuckin' Majima should become Sega's new mascot.

 

[YuriLowell]

Can't wait for next week.

 

[Cess007]

Oh man, I need to read the Jimquisition review. Overall, very good reviews. This make harder to skip this game

 

[DukeBobby]

IGN - 8.5/10

 

[jmaine_ph]

Reviews look great. Won't pick it up at launch because it's just too much on my plate but give me a week or two and I'm diving in. First Yakuza game BTW.

 

[Tizoc]

Keep in mind that the game starts slow but once it opens up that is whete the fun is.
The slow start isnt bad tho as u get story+character info and get to bust some heads.

 

[De-mon]

My review (Vandal): 8.5/10 (spanish)

 

[Azuardo]

You missed ours from the other thread

Cubed3: 9/10

Yakuza 0's focus on refinement over ambition proved to be the right decision. This game features a very well-told story that's filled with an assortment of great characters and memorable moments. It's also a breakout moment for Goro Majima. He tends to get the short end of the stick when it comes to characterisation, but here, Majima really comes into his own. The style select sub-system is a fantastic addition, because it allows for a level of flexibility that hasn't been seen in any of the previous entries. The expected massive amount of side content also benefits from an increased level of interdependency. Pursuing the multitude of amenities around town is rewarding in so many ways. This entry raises the bar for both the Yakuza series and action RPGs.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

very hyped

 

[N° 2048]

Cannot wait. ahhhhh!

 

[MadClacker]

As if there was any doubt! The game is fantastic.

 

[Zukkoyaki]

I've decided to cave... I'm picking this up next week. Thanks Gaf.

 

[ar4757]

How nice of Jim

 

[FelipeMGM]

Here is mine (ReloadingBR, review in Portuguese). Gave it a 8.5/10

Its an amazing and really fun game. Story segments and cutscenes overstay sometimes and they use annoying fetch quest mechanics in a few occasions but that doesnt take away from how great the overall game is

Story and characters are amazing, and has an insane amount of content. Sidequest and activities are fun and well worked.

 

[Aki-at]

Great across the board.

Finally the series is getting the widespread acclaim it deserves.

 

[butman]

So, this is the right one to start the series?

 

[Guymelef]

Spanish reviews.
Vandal.net 8.5/10
Meristation 9.2/10
3D Juegos 8.5/10
Hobby Consolas 9.1/10

 

[Mookie1515]

Boy that EGM review is quite harsh, but seems mostly an outlier.

Jim's review at Jimquisition has me most excited, hot damn this game is going to be great.

 

[takoyaki]

Metacritic 86 (with 9 reviews)

OpenCritic 87 (with 31 reviews)

really happy to see the game reviewing so well

 

[jack_package_200]

Preordered this digitally.

I am so excited.

 

[Hexa]

Incredible as expected. Why oh why are there so many games coming out right now?

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Good stuff. Even more tempted now...

 

[adamsapple]

EGM - 5/10

The fuck ..

other reviews are all good, super excited !

 

[brawly]

So, this is the right one to start the series?

Yes.

 

[Aki-at]

So, this is the right one to start the series?

Yes as it's chronologically the first in the series!

 

[notaskwid]

Dat EGM score.

 

[Freeman76]

Boy that EGM review is quite harsh, but seems mostly an outlier.

Jim's review at Jimquisition has me most excited, hot damn this game is going to be great.

Its not an outlier at all, its an anomaly!

 

[Auctopus]

Unsurprised with that EGM is a 5/10. The reviewer sounds bored writing it.

 

[Jimrpg]

8 and 9s. That's great!

 

[firehawk12]

That EGM review.

 

[Iorv3th]

The fuck ..

other reviews are all good, super excited !

If you read the about the reviewer at the bottom it says he prefers shooters.....

 

[SexyFish]

Metacritic 86 (with 9 reviews)

OpenCritic 87 (with 31 reviews)

really happy to see the game reviewing so well

If it keeps it up it could be the highest rated of the series.

 

[BadWolf]

Sweet scores, will be picking this up some time in the future for sure.

Finished 4 (which was absolutely amazing) and 5 (not nearly as good as 4) just recently almost back to back so need a small break.

 

[KainXVIII]

No ps3 version?

 

[LiK]

So, this is the right one to start the series?

yes, it's a prequel before the first game.

 

[Jampsuliini]

Yeees! Yakuza finally getting the attention it deserves with a lot of reviews. Great scores aswell.

 

[Zhao_Yun]

No ps3 version?

Not in the West.

 

[mejin]

All thanks to Manager Nugget.

 

[j0hnnix]

EGM 5/10...

The real review right here


Originally Posted by jmaine_ph
Jimquisition - 9.5/10

http://www.thejimquisition.com/yakuza-0-review/

 

[B_Signal]

Glad to see its pretty much been well received across the board, it's my favourite since 2

 

[bosh]

Pre-ordered it months ago. Can't wait to jump into the series for the first time!

Also played it at PSX, was just as enjoyable watching the game as playing. ITS CRAZY!

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Oh good a review thread where everyone focuses on one review.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Jimquisition - 9.5/10

edit: was already in the OP.

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

Sooooo excited to grab this on Tuesday! Between this RE7 and KH2.8 how the hell am I gonna decide what to play first?

 

[lucebuce12]

EGM 5/10...

That EGM review.

From skimming the review, it seems they mainly stuck to the main story and didn't really level up the characters styles that much.

It's also possible the reviewer is simply not a fan of the beat em up gameplay.

 

[Jimrpg]

Dat EGM score.

His review read like he just researched info on the game. Whereas you can tell Jim sterling genuinely played thru and enjoyed it.

 

[MisterShine]

I pre-ordered after reading the JQ review. This will be my first Yakuza game, but I'm doing my part!

 

[Ray Down]

Yeees! Yakuza finally getting the attention it deserves with a lot of reviews. Great scores aswell.

This many reviews isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things..

 

[JadedWriter]

Taken from the Jimquisition review...