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I know some of you might be fed up by all the Yakuza threads, but this is the first piece of preview of the game so I thought it would be worth posting.

I’ve been looking forward to Yakuza 0 for some time. The setting seemed interesting (Tokyo in the ‘80s), and it seemed like a good starting point for a series that I’ve never spent much time with. I’ve been playing it for about a week now, and I’ve been having a lot of fun with it so far. Even though the story is a tale of betrayal and honor, antihero Kazuma Kiryu doesn’t have to approach the proceedings with a laser focus. Sure, I’ve been working to avenge my name after getting framed for murder, but that hasn’t stopped me from farting around town. Here are some of the ways I’ve been killing time during my adventure.

Hangin’ Out In Arcades
If there’s one thing Sega is good at, it’s delivering heaping parcels of fan service to its players. In Yakuza 0, you can visit Sega arcades and waste time (and Yen) playing games. Kiryu may look like a tough customer on the outside, but my version of him finds claw machines absolutely irresistible. I’ve spent more time than I’d care to admit trying to get virtual stuffed prizes, like a puffy Sega Genesis or Fantasy Star’s Opa Opa. The physics are realistically evil, with moments where you’re fooled into thinking you’re going to win, only to have the prize slip from the claw at the last moment – landing in seemingly impossible-to-claim positions. You can play arcade games, too. I played a game of Space Harrier and instantly regretted it. Did I really like this game when I was younger? Sometimes, you can’t go back…

Smashin’ A Urinal With Some Dude’s Face
There’s a lot to do in Tokyo, but some people just want to get in your way. Every few blocks, you’re interrupted by various thugs, goons, delinquents, gangsters, and other ne’er do wells. That’s when it’s time to go from clawing machines to clawing faces. The game’s combat is fairly loose (at least where I am in the skill-tree standings), but fun. You have several different combat styles that you can switch out on the fly, including Beast style, which mimics the face-raking tiger stuff you may remember from old kung-fu movies, and one that puts more of an emphasis on quick strikes and dodging enemy attacks. Bigger battles also have QTE moments in them (are we sure this isn’t just Shenmue?), where success grants you a fancy flourish – such as cracking a persistent enemy’s face into a urinal. Crime isn’t glamorous, kids.

Rest of the article: http://www.gameinformer.com/games/y...e-weird-ways-i-spent-my-time-in-yakuza-0.aspx

 

[AstroNut325]

This sounds amazing! The GIFs from various other threads have convinced me to try this!

 

[Solid Sora]

This's gonna be my first Yakuza game. Can't wait.

 

[Hierophant]

i pulled the trigger on all the yakuza games when I bought my first one

 

[Acquiescence]

I can't believe we're already in January and this game is out soon. A Yakuza game is weeks away and I have no time to play it because of so much other stuff to get through.

Woe is me.

 

[Gigarator]

 

[Hierophant]

fucking two games are coming out this year for yakuza that's at least 2 more than what we had for like 5 years

 

[adamsapple]

This sounds amazing! The GIFs from various other threads have convinced me to try this!

Awesome !

Can't wait for this game .. excitement is getting through the roof. Wondering if I should pre order at GS to get 'the business' edition or wait for regular.. what does GAF say ?

 

[-Mikey-]

Yakuza 3 was the last entry I played. Was this made specifically for ps4?

 

[SolidSnakex]

Yakuza 3 was the last entry I played. Was this made specifically for ps4?

No, Yakuza 6 was the first made specifically for the PS4. But this one does run at 60fps.

 

[adamsapple]

Yakuza 3 was the last entry I played. Was this made specifically for ps4?

No, PS3/PS4 simultaneous. PS4 version runs at 1080p/60 FPS though. No Pro upgrades unfortunately

 

[oneida]

he's wrong about space harrier

 

[Vaga]

I know some of you might be fed up by all the Yakuza threads

Some salt for those that can't take it

 

[purseowner]

Buy this game, people.

 

[DrunkShogun]

I love the fact that every one who plays these games comes to the point the story has become serious and dire but they still can't messing with kiriyu. I'm all about the karaoke mini games.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

No, PS3/PS4 simultaneous. PS4 version runs at 1080p/60 FPS though. No Pro upgrades unfortunately

Isn't it only 1080p on the Pro?

 

[Femto.]

Is Yakuza 0 a prequel to the first game or a remake of the first game? I haven't played the series and I'm dying to dive into it.

 

[maquiladora]

Is Yakuza 0 a prequel to the first game or a remake of the first game? I haven't played the series and I'm dying to dive into it.

Prequel

 

[black070]

Day one, my first Yakuza game

 

[Tohsaka]

Isn't it only 1080p on the Pro?

You're thinking of Yakuza 6. PS4 Pro didn't exist when Yakuza 0 came out in Japan.

 

[Lilalaunebaer]

I´m so excited. First Yakuza game for me. The word of mouth and gifs on the whole series have sold me.

And the later this year Kiwami. Aww lord.

 

[StereoVsn]

Isn't it only 1080p on the Pro?

No, there is no Pro mode. It runs fine on vanilla PS4 (imported, played it).

 

[Xaero Gravity]

You're thinking of Yakuza 6. PS4 Pro didn't exist when Yakuza 0 came out in Japan.

Oh bummer, I was hoping 6 would have had a better bost from the Pro.

 

[Cess007]

Kazuma has no time for people who doesn't wash his hands, uh?

 

[bnx]

Can't wait for this game .. excitement is getting through the roof. Wondering if I should pre order at GS to get 'the business' edition or wait for regular.. what does GAF say ?

Business edition!

 

[Staf]

I've never played or heard of Yakuza before. When i saw this thread i as usual hit youtube.com and searched for "Yakuza 0 gameplay" to see what this is about. All i got was a guy in suit dancing during a mini-game. What. The. Hell. Is. This. Game.

 

[adamsapple]

Isn't it only 1080p on the Pro?

Pro doesn't have any upgrades over OG PS4 as the game had come out long before Pro got released. Yakuza 6 has Pro upgrades though.

 

[StereoVsn]

Business edition!

I believe Best Buy also has Business Edition, so if you have GCU that's the place to order. Also, Amazon Prime may have it as well.

Edit:

I've never played or heard of Yakuza before. When i saw this thread i as usual hit youtube.com and searched for "Yakuza 0 gameplay" to see what this is about. All i got was a guy in suit dancing during a mini-game. What. The. Hell. Is. This. Game.

The game is all about show business in Japan in the 1980s. You can compete in Karaoke, Dancing, Club Management and other options to become the best in Japan.

 

[Son Of Sparda]

I've never played or heard of Yakuza before. When i saw this thread i as usual hit youtube.com and searched for "Yakuza 0 gameplay" to see what this is about. All i got was a guy in suit dancing during a mini-game. What. The. Hell. Is. This. Game.

Yakuza Series Starter Guide | Welcome to Kamurocho

 

[show me your skeleton]

this'll be fine to play as My First Yakuza, right?

 

[Lord of Ostia]

I've never played or heard of Yakuza before. When i saw this thread i as usual hit youtube.com and searched for "Yakuza 0 gameplay" to see what this is about. All i got was a guy in suit dancing during a mini-game. What. The. Hell. Is. This. Game.

Most of the gameplay involves beating up dudes in the street with your fists or whatever you can find, like pipes or bikes or trashcans. It's kind of like a 3rd person brawler and a third person adventure game with lots of side content and mini games. Very story focused, very Japanese, very awesome.

 

[takoyaki]

this'll be fine to play as My First Yakuza, right?

Yup, it's a good starting point since Zero is a prequel set in the 80s.

Yakuza 0 is like Snake Eater, you'll get a bit more out of it if you've played previous MGS games but it also works great as a self-contained story.

 

[SpikedGunner]

this'll be fine to play as My First Yakuza, right?

Yes, this is a prequel to the first game, which got a remake and that is getting released in the West this summer.

 

[wild wild rice]

This game is almost two years old? How was it received in Japan/by Japan GAF? Does it do anything significantly different or better than 3 and 4?

 

[Son Of Sparda]

The game is all about show business in Japan in the 1980s. You can compete in Karaoke, Dancing, Club Management and other options to become the best in Japan.

What? That's a very inaccurate description man.

Story wise Yakuza is a crime drama. And when it comes to gameplay it's an action stylish 3D brawler with many RPG elements and tons of mini-games. One of the mini-games/side activities in Yakuza 0 is about being a business man. The story itself is much more personal to main characters and revolves around their connections to the Tojo clan.

This game is almost two years old? How was it received in Japan/by Japan GAF? Does it do anything significantly different or better than 3 and 4?

One of (if not the) best in the series. The biggest change is the addition of styles to the combat which have made the gameplay much more enjoyable. Each character has 3 styles that you can switch in-between on the fly. Also, many people consider it to have one of the best cast of characters and storylines within the series.

I haven't played the game myself but the impressions from import thread were glowing.

 

[dreamfall]

Going to be the best! Can't wait for karaoke!

 

[takoyaki]

This game is almost two years old? How was it received in Japan/by Japan GAF? Does it do anything significantly different or better than 3 and 4?

I think most Yakuza fans / Gaffers who played it liked it, here's the Import OT

 

[flattie]

God. This, Gravity Rush 2 and Resi 7 within days of each other. Phenomenal start to 2017.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

OP, there isn't enough Yakuza threads on GAF. So dont feel bad about it.


i need to finish Y5 before jumping into Y0

 

[allenpergallon]

Yep, flailing around town is always more of a treat than you'd imagine with these games. Glad the release date is rolling up so quickly.

like a puffy Sega Genesis or Fantasy Star’s Opa Opa

 

[Son Of Sparda]

i need to finish Y5 before jumping into Y0

Just be wary of series fatigue. Especially with Yakuza 5 since it's too big and too long for its own good.

 

[Clive]

Stoked for this one. I'ma bit sad I have less time for gaming right now than I had for previous entries in the Yakuza franchise so I might be forced to just play the story mostly and miss out on some of these "weird ways". Still going to be one of the best games of 2016.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Generally how long are these games(just the story)

 

[adamsapple]

Generally how long are these games(just the story)

8~ hours if you just main the story content, but these games always have a *HUGE * number of side quests, including management sims which can easily make them 20+ hour endeavors.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

8~ hours if you just main the story content, but these games always have a *HUGE * number of side quests, including management sims which can easily make them 20+ hour endeavors.

O just 8 hours? Pfft I'll be fine. Managed 70+ hours outta ffxv between November and now. I should get enough outta yakuza and KH before horizon

 

[Son Of Sparda]

Generally how long are these games(just the story)

It's different for each title. I think I beat Yakuza 5 around 50-55 hours mark (though I did some side activities).

For the main story alone how long to beat has these numbers:
Yakuza 3: 19 Hours
Yakuza 4: 24 Hours
Yakuza 5: 42½ Hours

8~ hours if you just main the story content, but these games always have a *HUGE * number of side quests, including management sims which can easily make them 20+ hour endeavors.

WHAT!? Which Yakuza game can you finish in 8 hours? These games are much longer than that man.

 

[Jimrpg]

8~ hours if you just main the story content, but these games always have a *HUGE * number of side quests, including management sims which can easily make them 20+ hour endeavors.

https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=31906

24 hrs to main the story, possibly over 100 to platinum/100%

 

[adamsapple]

It's different for each title. I think I beat Yakuza 5 around 50-55 hours mark (though I did some side activities).

For the main story alone how long to beat has these numbers:
Yakuza 3: 19 Hours
Yakuza 4: 24 Hours
Yakuza 5: 42½ Hours


WHAT!? Which Yakuza game can you finish in 8 hours? These games are much longer than that man.

Well .. I never main just the story going off of the amount of content and time it takes for story missions to complete .. I would never not do the side quests


@Blackleg-sanji1 don't listen to me, I may have misled you

Thinking back on it, the game's usually have a good few hours of just cut-scenes.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=31906

24 hrs to main the story, possibly over 100 to platinum/100%

Damn!! Still in day one.

 

[Son Of Sparda]

Oh, nice. I didn't know Yakuza 0 is on how long to beat as well. And 24hrs is similar to Yakuza 4 which I felt was just the right amount to spent on main story so that's good to know as well.

Well .. I never main just the story going off of the amount of content and time it takes for story missions to complete .. I would never not do the side quests

I know you were estimating but come one man 8 hours is just way too short. How did you even wound up with that number