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[Imp the Dimp]

Y0 was my first Yakuza and it was amazing. I'll definitely get this game too.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

I'm skipping 0 because it's still too expensive

I've bought it from a PSN sale for 20€.
I think the regular price (digitally) is 30.
How exactly is this "too expensive"?

Let me add to that that I easily sank over 100 hours into Yakuza 0, so it's more than worth every penny.

 

[lucebuce12]

I payed 60$ for Yakuza 0.

Even if you go by a dollar per hour, I still got more value out of it at over 70 hours played. And I enjoyed the FUCK out of those 70 hours.

 

[Shaneus]

Sweet, reviews out already! Not that I needed them, totally getting it day 1 anyway.

 

[stryke]

Awesome something to dive into to distract myself awaiting job interview results.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

I'm skipping 0 because it's still too expensive

No

 

[13ruce]

Day one at that price and a cool steelbook too, for 6 i will wait for a psn sale like 0.

Reviews sound good haven't played zero yet due backlog but i always wanted to try the series someday and kiwami seems to be launcing at a cool price with a cool steelbook too.

Probably when i got to it 6 is out and cheaper when i am finished anyway sounds promising.

I am always fascinated by criminal gangs (don't wanna join one tho lol) even if these games are more goofy i don't mind it and i love japanese culture

 

[The Elite]

I'm skipping 0 because it's still too expensive

Worth every penny at full price.

 

[LiK]

The one that started it all with brand new paint. I still need to make time to play Y0 but once I finish it, def can't wait to see the enhancements in Kiwami. It'll also be nice to replay the original story in JPN.

 

[CannonFodder52]

Cannot wait

 

[sotojuan]

Finished the Cabaret Club and Real Estate storylines yesterday in 0. Going to see if I can finish the story this week, then I'll be ready for Kiwami! So excited!

 

[Opa-Pa]

I'm surprised by the very good reception, but even more by the fact that all outlets are calling it a remake as they should lol.

Can't wait. I got into Yakuza with the original early this same year and it's been a wild ride... Can't wait to return to the first story.

 

[CollectedDust]

Confession time: I've never played a Yakuza game.

Kicker: I have sealed copies of every Yakuza game physically released in the US.

I keep telling myself I'll try one, and almost started playing Yakuza 0. I will be getting this one at launch, because I've already come so far, lol.

Is this a good one to play? At this point, ill probably only play one of them; so which should it be?

 

[CannonFodder52]

Confession time: I've never played a Yakuza game.

Kicker: I have sealed copies of every Yakuza game physically released in the US.

I keep telling myself I'll try one, and almost started playing Yakuza 0. I will be getting this one at launch, because I've already come so far, lol.

Is this a good one to play? At this point, ill probably only play one of them; so which should it be?

Start with 0 over Kiwami.

Kiwami is a remake of 1, with a bunch of changes to make it feel like a sequel to 0.

0 also has a bunch more content.

 

[ZeroX03]

I'm shocked. A Yakuza game? Good? Couldn't be.

Decent but not as strong a 0 is about where everyone expected it to land, I think. But that price can't be beat.

Confession time: I've never played a Yakuza game.

Kicker: I have sealed copies of every Yakuza game physically released in the US.

I keep telling myself I'll try one, and almost started playing Yakuza 0. I will be getting this one at launch, because I've already come so far, lol.

Is this a good one to play? At this point, ill probably only play one of them; so which should it be?

Play 0 first.

 

[Fireblend]

Yakuza 0 is my GotY in a year where both BotW and Persona 5 came out. Its brilliance really can't be overstated. Everyone should experience it. I took a chance and paid full price price for it and I don't regret it for a second.

I can't wait for Kiwami. My preload is ready

 

[PrimeTime]

Just beat 0 last night and thought it was one of the better stories I've witnessed in a game. The story and continuity of characters alone is worth diving into the series. I'm finding that this series is better than most tv shows.

 

[adamsapple]

Reviews are just about what I was expecting. Zero was an incredible game, loved every second of it. I don't think I've played the original Yakuza since shortly after it came out on PS2.

This Remake with all the enhancements is just what I need right now. Steelbook is already ordered for day 1.

 

[Arex]

Yakuza's the type of game that I'd get even if the reviews are bad. Too invested in the series already lol

 

[Wonder Peter]

After playing Yakuza 0 can't wait to jump on this

 

[N7.Angel]

Now rendered in stunning High Def.

Amazing gif but what is happening with the woman legs ?

 

[Rellik]

Guys, I'll settle this once and for all.

2 > 0 > 3 > 4 >> 5 > 1 (original version)

There, that's the official ranking, now quit your bellyaching and move on. Also, to the guy who said that 3 has a forgettable antagonist... you're nuts!

You have 4 way too low. 😠

 

[Shadowman16]

I payed 60$ for Yakuza 0.

Even if you go by a dollar per hour, I still got more value out of it at over 70 hours played. And I enjoyed the FUCK out of those 70 hours.

I probably ended up paying £100+ to import the Japanese CE when it was released, then another £35 for the UK release in January. Worth every penny and then some!

 

[Spieler Eins]

I'm skipping 0 because it's still too expensive

 

[LAM09]

You have 4 way too low. 😠

I'm with you on that. Definitely better than 3 IMO.

 

[thiscoldblack]

The year of - Yakuza / Ryuu ga Gotoku - continues.

 

[CannonFodder52]

Guys, I'll settle this once and for all.

2 > 0 > 3 > 4 >> 5 > 1 (original version)

There, that's the official ranking, now quit your bellyaching and move on. Also, to the guy who said that 3 has a forgettable antagonist... you're nuts!

Close. It's actually,

2 > 0 > 3 > 4 = 1 > 5

 

[lucebuce12]

2 > 0 > 3 > 4 = 1 > 5

I can respect this list.

 

[345triangle]

0 > 2 > 4 > 1 > 5 > 3

 

[nikos]

Absolutely can't wait for this. Yakuza 0 hooked me.

 

[mullet2000]

0 > 2 > 4 > 3 > 5 > 1

I imagine Kiwami is going to sit towards the middle for me.

 

[muteki]

While I don't think it can get much better than 0 for that era and setting for me, still more yakuza the better. Can't wait.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

when they do reviews they should factor price.
it's 30 bucks!!!!!

everyone this is a steal =)

 

[decisions]

2 > 4 > 0 > 5 > 3 > 1

 

[ChryZ]

D:

Kiwami is already out?! I still haven't started Zero yet. OMG, it went from not enough Yakuza to too much Yakuza.

 

[lucebuce12]

Kiwami is already out?

Not quite, it's releasing on 29th August.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Guys, I'll settle this once and for all.

2 > 0 > 3 > 4 >> 5 > 1 (original version)

There, that's the official ranking, now quit your bellyaching and move on. Also, to the guy who said that 3 has a forgettable antagonist... you're nuts!

Nah bruh. This is now a list thread btw.

2 = 0 > 4 > 1 > 3 > 5

For me it's like this:

0>2>Kenzan>1>3>5>4

It's a shame I will never got to play Ishin, I feel gameplaywise it would be one of the funniest.

2 > 4 = 1 > 0 > 3 > 5
hard truths

2 > 4 > 0 > 5 > 3 > 1

please stop forgetting Dead Souls

 

[Dane_gerClose]

The Yakuza games are the only series in my life where the rankings are as follows:

0=1=2=3=4=5

I actually don't have a favorite. I enjoy all of them deeply lol

The only way this gets messed up is if one comes out that is really just sub-standard. That day will break my heart.

Edit: The above post. No. Dead Souls. The day already did arrive, and it must have broke me so bad I buried it as much as I could. Why did you have to remind me!?!?

 

[lucebuce12]

please stop forgetting Dead Souls

If I could, I would.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

If I could, I would.

it's so fun! you probably forgot =)

 

[Nintendo's Witch]

Amazing gif but what is happening with the woman legs ?

She has to pee. Urgently.

 

[colonyoo]

5's the best one. Studio RGG's next game needs to be a full Shinada-focused narrative experience for them to top it.

 

[mullet2000]

please stop forgetting Dead Souls

Is Dead Souls actually worth playing? I've had it sitting on my shelf for like two years now.

 

[decisions]

5's the best one. Studio RGG's next game needs to be a full Shinada-focused narrative experience for them to top it.

My favorite part of 4 was Tanimura, and my favorite part of 5 was Tatsuo :/

Sad that they're probably gone forever but they are really good at these one shot characters.

 

[kmax]

Oh, I already know exactly what I'm getting.

Day 1.

 

[IronicSonic]

Nice reviews. Already preordered

 

[Rymuth]

Is Dead Souls actually worth playing? I've had it sitting on my shelf for like two years now.

Check my post in the previous page!

 

[CannonFodder52]

I can respect this list.

Respect all Yakuza supporters

 

[B00TE]

This is awesome to see, can't wait for next week to roll around!

 

[Acquiescence]

You have 4 way too low. 😠

Not much I can do about that when there are three games that are better than it.