Laevateinn
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I did it out of order to see if they customized the storylines depending on who you had with you at the time.
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Yakuza 0 |OT| Yes, you can start with this one!
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hermitpurple
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These climax battles are confirming my suspicions. Kiryu's styles really are better than Majima's.
Edit: Really sucks that they excluded some songs from the OST. Really wanted the song that plays when
and the piano tune that plays when
Edit: Really sucks that they excluded some songs from the OST. Really wanted the song that plays when
Kiryu tells Nishiki to shoot him
Majima and Makoto are in the warehouse
Ennosuke
Member
Finished the game yesterday on normal after 33 hours. I did not spent too much time with sidequests or other stuff, because I was so excited about that story, that I focused only on the main story. However I did some cabaret club and real estate business. Yesterday I played like 5 hours in a row and usually I would have gone to bed, because of work, but here I could not stop playing 
It is a fantastic game, I mentioned it a couple of times when coming into the thread. And I really hope, that more people will check this game out. I am really looking forward to playing the other 2 Yakuza games which will be coming to the west. Directly after I finished the story I was looking things from the other games up, because I wanted to know, what happens to character X etc.
A few random thoughts about the story:
It is a fantastic game, I mentioned it a couple of times when coming into the thread. And I really hope, that more people will check this game out. I am really looking forward to playing the other 2 Yakuza games which will be coming to the west. Directly after I finished the story I was looking things from the other games up, because I wanted to know, what happens to character X etc.
A few random thoughts about the story:
- Kuze is by far the best villain in the story
- Tachibana was a very interesting character and I was really moved by his death
- I am glad that Makoto survived, because I thought she would die. Majima should have brought her to the hospital and not watch her die. Glad that Sera arrived, who is amazing as well. I feel like he is a great third chairman of the Tojo clan.
- The bond between Kiryu and Nishiki really was written very well. The more it surprises me, what becomes of Nishiki in the next years.
- I did not really buy this "friendship" between Sagawa and Majima. I was waiting each chapter to beat Sagawa to death, because of the things he did to Majima. I like Majima in Yakuza 0, but I don't really understand his motivations and the way he acts.
- I also did not like the fact, that Majima and Mokoto never spoke to each other again. Yes it is a lot of drama, but that she did not recognize him, come on that felt too forced.
- Kiryu is already such a badass and I like his way of being a Yakuza, since I barely don't know anything about the other Yakuza games, I am excited to see what man he will become
- Tachibana was a very interesting character and I was really moved by his death
- I am glad that Makoto survived, because I thought she would die. Majima should have brought her to the hospital and not watch her die. Glad that Sera arrived, who is amazing as well. I feel like he is a great third chairman of the Tojo clan.
- The bond between Kiryu and Nishiki really was written very well. The more it surprises me, what becomes of Nishiki in the next years.
- I did not really buy this "friendship" between Sagawa and Majima. I was waiting each chapter to beat Sagawa to death, because of the things he did to Majima. I like Majima in Yakuza 0, but I don't really understand his motivations and the way he acts.
- I also did not like the fact, that Majima and Mokoto never spoke to each other again. Yes it is a lot of drama, but that she did not recognize him, come on that felt too forced.
- Kiryu is already such a badass and I like his way of being a Yakuza, since I barely don't know anything about the other Yakuza games, I am excited to see what man he will become
eyeball_kid
Member
Yeah, not recognizing him (though she kinda did) was silly. She recognized Oda's voice almost immediately, yet she couldn't tell Majima's? Of course Majima's actions didn't make much sense, either. He obviously had fallen in love with Makoto, but he chose the yakuza life instead of her? I guess they couldn't do much with his story since his future was already set though.
hermitpurple
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eyeball_kid
Member
I'm pretty sure she heard Majima speaking to the punks though... now you're making me second-guess if Majima even spoke at all
hermitpurple
Member
Nope! He just beats their asses without saying anything. If anything shoulda been suspicious it would be the fact that Majima has only one eye. How many one-eyed yakuza could there be, Makoto?
Waddle Dee
Member
I finished the story yesterday with a playtime of 97 hours (lol) and 68% completion. Easily the best Yakuza game I've played yet. Really liked the story and the combat is by far the best it's ever been. Just a few scatterbrained notes I have about the game:
- When it comes to the characters themselves, I prefer Kiryu over Majima. That said, I think Majima had the better story for the most part. Kiryu's story actually surpassed Majima's during the last third of the game.
- Favorite styles were Beast, Thug, Brawler, and Mad Dog. I loved all the grappling options with Beast. Least favorite styles were Rush and Slugger. There just didn't seem to be much going on for Rush and Slugger was too OP against single enemies.
- I finished both the Cabaret Club and the Real Estate minigames. The Cabaret Club was way more involved and thus more fun. Real Estate did give me the best surprise in the game, though
- Too many of the style upgrades you buy are just passive buffs. Moves also got stupid-expensive by the end.
- The
in Chapter 13 was dope.
- So many great side quests! My favorites were probably anything to do with Miracle Johnson, the Doll Girl, and helping the dominatrix.
- If it weren't for the stiff in-game cutscenes that felt static, the game wouldn't look that aged. The character models for all of the important characters look great and the cities look beautiful.
- Less heat moves with random objects this time around. I think it was a worthwhile trade off for a deeper combat system.
- The Disco music is incredible but I suck ass at the minigame. The timing is super strict for some reason (it's way more forgiving in the karaoke)!
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- When it comes to the characters themselves, I prefer Kiryu over Majima. That said, I think Majima had the better story for the most part. Kiryu's story actually surpassed Majima's during the last third of the game.
- Favorite styles were Beast, Thug, Brawler, and Mad Dog. I loved all the grappling options with Beast. Least favorite styles were Rush and Slugger. There just didn't seem to be much going on for Rush and Slugger was too OP against single enemies.
- I finished both the Cabaret Club and the Real Estate minigames. The Cabaret Club was way more involved and thus more fun. Real Estate did give me the best surprise in the game, though
Nugget <3
- Too many of the style upgrades you buy are just passive buffs. Moves also got stupid-expensive by the end.
- The
Virtua Cop segment
- So many great side quests! My favorites were probably anything to do with Miracle Johnson, the Doll Girl, and helping the dominatrix.
- If it weren't for the stiff in-game cutscenes that felt static, the game wouldn't look that aged. The character models for all of the important characters look great and the cities look beautiful.
- Less heat moves with random objects this time around. I think it was a worthwhile trade off for a deeper combat system.
- The Disco music is incredible but I suck ass at the minigame. The timing is super strict for some reason (it's way more forgiving in the karaoke)!
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Breaking the LAW! Breaking the WORLD!
He didn't say anything to her at the end so she wouldn't have recognized him that way, but I still think she should have been able to connect the dots. There aren't many tall, slender dudes with high cheekbones and missing an eye walking around. Although, if she really wanted to she could find out Majima's name if she got in touch with Sera.
I saw it as him trying to protect her. He can't be with her without putting her in danger. Even if he got out of the Yakuza, there could be someone in the future that will try to get to him through her for whatever reason. The Yakuza doesn't seem like an organization that will leave you completely alone if you leave.
I saw it as him trying to protect her. He can't be with her without putting her in danger. Even if he got out of the Yakuza, there could be someone in the future that will try to get to him through her for whatever reason. The Yakuza doesn't seem like an organization that will leave you completely alone if you leave.
SpikedGunner
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Yea, it always a matter of looking at things in perspective, especially with this series.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
After finishing Nier A I'm back on working on the plat.
Currently doing batting and it's pretty brutal but I'm starting to get the hang of it again. Although I probably lost a 100 mil just getting used to the first 2 pitches but I'm starting to be able to follow the ball again like I could in 5, currently managing to consistently get 4mill.
All that's left is the legend playthrough, batting, fantasy zone and the no dmg climax battles + all the ultimate ones.
Currently doing batting and it's pretty brutal but I'm starting to get the hang of it again. Although I probably lost a 100 mil just getting used to the first 2 pitches but I'm starting to be able to follow the ball again like I could in 5, currently managing to consistently get 4mill.
All that's left is the legend playthrough, batting, fantasy zone and the no dmg climax battles + all the ultimate ones.
hermitpurple
Member
Completed climax battle. Some were infuriating, but overall not that bad. Time for Legend playthrough and 100%. No cheat items so I gotta learn how to play mahjong.
Also where's my reward for completing climax battle? They always gave one before
Also where's my reward for completing climax battle? They always gave one before
Not sure if I should go for the plat, seems like there's too much to do! I'm about done with Majima's Cabaret storyline though, it's pretty fun.
Anyone feel like either encouraging me to do it or advising me not to
In Yakuza 5 for example I did all the sidestories (hunting, dancing, etc) and most substories but didn't plat
Anyone feel like either encouraging me to do it or advising me not to
In Yakuza 5 for example I did all the sidestories (hunting, dancing, etc) and most substories but didn't plat
eyeball_kid
Member
Damn, guess I misremembered. Good on the writers for dodging her super-hearing.
Yeah I guess you're right about the Yakuza, though after all that I'm not sure who'd want to mess with the Mad Dog.
Yeah I guess you're right about the Yakuza, though after all that I'm not sure who'd want to mess with the Mad Dog.
Not sure if I should go for the plat, seems like there's too much to do! I'm about done with Majima's Cabaret storyline though, it's pretty fun.
Anyone feel like either encouraging me to do it or advising me not to
In Yakuza 5 for example I did all the sidestories (hunting, dancing, etc) and most substories but didn't plat
If you're comfortable with rng / mahjong then this is probably one of the easier Yakuza games to plat, it's still Yakuza though.
My major blockers off the top of my head before I got platinum:
- Mahjong High point Hands
- JCC RNG for 3 perfect tournies
- Getting all the materials for crafting
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- 1-8? of Climax Battles
- Monotony of Phone Sidequests
- Batting
- Koi-Koi
- Getting Car Parts from DreamMachine
Did you mainly stick to one style/moveset for the last 6 ultimate battles (for each character) or did you use a wide range?
I don't think this is necessary though... got the 100% trophy without all the parts. I think there are enough to fulfill the CP requirements from the part store.
Agree with your top 3 though! I'm also struggling a bit with the ultimate battles.
Shadowman16
Member
I never used the dream machines either and I 100%ed 0 just fine. I just got the items from the shop within the pocket fighter building while also using the pawn shop and hidden shop (the one that needed the password in one side quest) to get other items to let me complete the pocket fighter mini game.
Son Of Sparda
Member
Man, reading ZhugeEX's tweets regarding Yakuza 0 Sales in the West has been really depressing...
This game had the best chance to succeed with it being a prequel and all the great receptions it's gotten by major YouTubers and gaming medias, but nope... despite all that it still sold poorly. I guess this series is forever doomed in the West.
I've already come to terms with this generation not wanting good games.
I just wish Kiryu chan didn't have to suffer for it.
hermitpurple
Member
Stick to dancer for Majima and abuse squarex3 followed by mashing triangle. Only fight you might have to change is Sera fight in 4-2. For Kiryu I played with brawler the entire time. Make sure to use heat moves as little as possible. The more heat you have the faster your attacks are.
davidwhangchoi
Member
Screw the negative sales angle, i'm hoping it at least sold more than all the other West released titles. since reviewers are making gamers aware, more will be on board in the summer.
Yakuza will break through!
Yakuza will break through!
Jakartalado
Member
Game just got released in Brazil.
And.... I'm broke.
Fuck...
And.... I'm broke.
Fuck...
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
That's all that matters. 3 sold about 70,000 in the US, and those were the best in the series.
If 0 can beat that, it's all that matters. The games just need to turn a profit.
Sumio Mondo
Member
Eh. We're still getting Kiwami and 6, that's enough for me. As long as it sells enough to break even and we get more, that's what matters.
Yeah I'm real happy about that.
I bought Kenzan and Ishin recently too, and since those are untranslated, they'll take me longer to play, meaning even more time playing and less time wishing more games are localized haha - sad but true logic
Son Of Sparda
Member
I've been thinking about this and how it relates to a scene that came after it.
I thought she had a vague suspicion when she ran into Majima on the street, especially after she commented on him having a very sad look in his eye, and finding the repaired watch at the vacant lot later confirmed that feeling for her by verifying that her savior was in Kamurocho.
When the tune played... so good.
When the tune played... so good.
Any news on Kiwami, beyond summer so far?
The Artisan
Member
does that mean they under shipped? if the game was sold out and simultaneously sales were low..?
FTFY
As explained by Sam Mullen before who came into one of the Yakuza threads, the retailers put in orders for number of copies, that obviously depends on preorders too so its not strictly the retailers fault. But obviously the only things retailers have to go by for ordering games are past sales history and preview/review buzz online. You don't get the jump up from 100,000 to 500,000 copies because retailers aren't going to bet big on a title like that when their retail returns are miniscule and they have a lot more to lose if it doesn't sell, they might be lucky to get 10% of the sale at RRP and sometimes they discount on Day 1 to drive sales anyway.
If you're disappointed by Yakuza 0 sales, look on the bright side, it probably did way better than Yakuza 5.
Also I finished Chapter 1 and it was amazing. Easily the best start to a Yakuza 0 yet and I love that it developed the villain straight away. The music is fantastic and the combat is a HUGE improvement. I had to cheese
Kuze
If it keeps up this level of quality, I don't have any doubt that Y0 will be my favourite of the Yakuza games.
Also this is surely the most BADASS game ever. I love how everything always escalates!
poipoipoi9
Member
Think of Sagawa as more of a lousy parent who ultimately means well for their child but expresses it horribly and you can see why Majima ultimately ended up respecting him in the end. And you gotta feel bad for the guy at the end, he did what he thought was right but ended up being manipulated by everyone else, like a cautionary tale if Majima ended up doing nothing but following orders.
lucebuce12
Member
He
made a serious decision without consulting the head of the family. And Dojima is not the forgiving type.
Man the Yakuza don't stuff around do they.
lucebuce12
Member
The Yakuza IRL are by far the weirdest criminals in the fucking world.
http://listverse.com/2015/08/28/10-notorious-crimes-committed-by-the-yakuza/Listverse said:
eyeball_kid
Member
I think both of you make good points about Sagawa. He was ambitious and wanted to be a major player, and thus was going to keep a tight leash on Majima to make sure the plan succeeded. Plus, like an angry owner who abuses their dog, he was taking out his own frustrations on Majima. He just didn't realize eventually the dog was going to bite back.
At the same time, his personality was about trying to enjoy what he could make of life, in the small way that his life and position provided. When he invited Majima to eat with him, he was genuinely enjoying the moment. When he and Majima attacked Sera's HQ, he was enjoying himself and I think he began to respect Majima in the same way that Kuze began to respect Kiryu, even if in both cases the respect wasn't mutual.
It was a sad ending for Sagawa; he got the shit end of the deal. But he rolled the dice, he knew he was a pawn, and he paid the price. The one strange bit was when Majima rolled up with a gun, asked him if he was going to kill his sworn brother, and just let him pass. Maybe he knew he couldn't stop Majima, or maybe just didn't care?
p.s. I disagree that Majima hated his job. Someone isn't that good at their job if they hate it. He may have had another goal in mind, but I think he also enjoyed running the Grand (and the hostess club), aside from the groveling to customers part.
At the same time, his personality was about trying to enjoy what he could make of life, in the small way that his life and position provided. When he invited Majima to eat with him, he was genuinely enjoying the moment. When he and Majima attacked Sera's HQ, he was enjoying himself and I think he began to respect Majima in the same way that Kuze began to respect Kiryu, even if in both cases the respect wasn't mutual.
It was a sad ending for Sagawa; he got the shit end of the deal. But he rolled the dice, he knew he was a pawn, and he paid the price. The one strange bit was when Majima rolled up with a gun, asked him if he was going to kill his sworn brother, and just let him pass. Maybe he knew he couldn't stop Majima, or maybe just didn't care?
p.s. I disagree that Majima hated his job. Someone isn't that good at their job if they hate it. He may have had another goal in mind, but I think he also enjoyed running the Grand (and the hostess club), aside from the groveling to customers part.
The Artisan
Member
i interviewed to be an account manager for a real estate website. over a month later i get a call saying i didn't get the job
but if i did get it, i would've put on facebook that i started working for tachibana real estate =]
but if i did get it, i would've put on facebook that i started working for tachibana real estate =]
i interviewed to be an account manager for a real estate website. over a month later i get a call saying i didn't get the job
but if i did get it, i would've put on facebook that i started working for tachibana real estate =]
Should've gone in person
At least you would've gotten a cab fare that way
The Artisan
Member
the interview was in person, i just didn't hear back from them till a little over a month later
chrominance
Member
It takes a long time to figure out if a prospective hire is actually just scamming them out of cab fare.
Imp the Dimp
Member
Are the other Yakuza games this good? I'm about 20h in and it's...phenomenal!? Any other Yakuza game that runs on PS4?
Intro to chapter 3 got a little over the top though.
Intro to chapter 3 got a little over the top though.
lucebuce12
Member
I love you guys.
There are currently 4 Yakuza games available on the PS4 in Japan, but only 1 for the West right now.
- 1 of them is Y0 which you're playing.
- Yakuza: Ishin is a Samurai-themed spinoff that was NOT translated so you have to import it as it's not getting translated anytime soon.
- Yakuza: Kiwami is coming out in Summer 2017. It's a remake of the first ever Yakuza game, Yakuza 1 and takes place after the events of Yakuza 0.
- Yakuza 6 is coming out in Early 2018. It's the final chapter of Kiryu's story and it uses a brand new engine and new assets.
The Artisan
Member
i don't think it was a scam bruh..
there is a spinoff yakuza game that was a launch title in Japan, that's it. the remake of yakuza 1 retitled Kiwami is coming here in the summer, I think august
edit: of course luce does a better job explaining all this shit
Imp the Dimp
Member
Thank you, guys. So I'll keep an eye out for Yakuza: Kiwami next then.
lucebuce12
Member
They're referencing the Kiryu
substory where you have to interview potential job applicants for your business and try to figure out if they're good candidates or just trying to scam you.
The Artisan
Member
The Artisan
Member
ohhhh ahahh, i should have known this was an in game reference. i must have missed this substory or just clicked the fuck through to get through it and not paid attention to the dialogue.