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Yakuza 0. 1/24/17 Less than a month to go. Let's make a difference.
- Thread starter Jimrpg
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It probably doesn't apply to localizations of games that came out before then, which is reasonable. The developers don't likely have time to go back and make improvements since they're working on other games now.
Only one I ever tried was 3, bought it on PS3 and for some reason only played like an hour and never went back to it.
Always meant to return to the series and 2017 looks like the year to do it but i'm torn between 0 and Kiwami, and leaning toward Kiwami right now...
Any reasons 0 is a better starting point than Kiwami?
Always meant to return to the series and 2017 looks like the year to do it but i'm torn between 0 and Kiwami, and leaning toward Kiwami right now...
Any reasons 0 is a better starting point than Kiwami?
Stillmatic
Member
This is going to be my first Yakuza game, I can't wait! I've wanted to get into the series for a while now but the old games are really hard to find. SO glad they remade the first, that means I only have to track down the Yakuza 2 and 3. I just picked up Yakuza 4 cheap and have 5 thanks to PS+.
Lets see what this is all about!
Lets see what this is all about!
3 has the slowest start in the series by far, so I don't blame you for bouncing off if you weren't already invested in the series.
Kiwami, being a remake of 1, would be the most natural place to start, but I don't know if they've altered any of it post-0.
Having played neither, I can't give an accurate opinion, but my gut says that 0 will be more impactful if you're already familiar with the characters from 1/Kiwami.
Son Of Sparda
Member
All that means is that Yakuza 0 should work with PS4 Pro, which it will.
Day One. No physical for me though, my PS4's drive's too touchy to ensure it'll play discs anymore so I stick with DLs only. But I've played and loved 1-4 & Dead Souls and it's my favourite game series so I'll be there the second it's available and the same with Kiwami and 6. Best series EVER.
kuroneko0509
Member
kiwami is really basically meant to be played after zero now with all the new changes and additions. there's a quest line from zero that's continued in kiwami that didn't exist in 1 for example.
kiwami also has new cutscenes to explain some characters motivations that they didn't have in the original.
Interesting, didn't realize they made that many changes in Kiwami to accommodate 0.
Then I recommend starting with 0!
0 comes out next month.
FallingEdge
Member
I really wish there was a way to play 3-5 on my PS4.
Excited for 0!
Excited for 0!
Primethius
Banned
Obviously you start with 0 first.
Numerical order guys. Jeez.
Numerical order guys. Jeez.
They really should at least be added to PS Now.
Obviously you start with 0 first.
Numerical order guys. Jeez.
I am a firm believer in consuming media in release order, not sequential order. Not to derail, but look no further than Star Wars for reasons why.
That said, it sounds like 0 and Kiwami are tied together as more of a single package now.
Peroroncino
Member
I wish my wallet was.
I'll show my receipt when I go to pick up my copy on release day. Buying this used or on a sale should be considered as a blasphemy, especially by fans of the franchise.
Preach.
breakYODAy
Member
I preordered as soon as it was available, and I'm very excited. Yakuza 5 was my first full play through of a game in the series, which hooked me.
Yes, you can buy it.
The only game that didn't aged too well was the first Yakuza which got the remake treatment.
Yakuza 2, which was also on the PS2, is still regarded as one of the best in the series.
Y3-4-5 each have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, but they are all awesome games which you can enjoy.
Peroroncino
Member
If you get hooked on Yakuza, then trust me you'll play the older ones with no problem, they all play pretty similarly with only some superficial changes to the formula.
I would have thought the gameplay woild have been the same and had the same minigame but I hope you are right!
The Last One
Member
I can't believe Yakuza 3 is not on the PSN. Oh boy...
Some minigames are recurrent throughout the series, but there's many exclusives for each title.
The fighting gameplay changes from title to title. Y1-2-3 use the same basic system.
Y4-5 use multiple characters each with their own battle style.
Y0, Kiwami and both Ishin/Kenzan (the samurai ones. Unlocalized games) use a style system which you can change mid battle.
Yakuza 6 is another different battle system which I haven't played yet.
I've never stopped dancing since Zero was first announced, been dancing through all the criticism that this game would NEVER EVER come to the west, been dancing even when told that I was wasting my time, that no one cares but you what? I cared. I cared to sign petitions, send e-mails and to write letters because I knew to never stop believing as a true fan of the series and someone who, wants others to become true fans as well.
So I'll keep dancing:
Well you can get the HD 1&2 for PS3 or Wii-u(not a good port) if you want but they are in Japanese.
So I'll keep dancing:
Well you can get the HD 1&2 for PS3 or Wii-u(not a good port) if you want but they are in Japanese.
Looking forward to this more than I can really say without hitting someone with a bike.
Would prefer to pre-order on PSN EU as it's slightly cheaper since all world currencies are rubbish compared to the CHF these days, but any port in a storm. I'd love the business card case but it will take ages to get here and I'd really like to get my Yakuza on.
Would prefer to pre-order on PSN EU as it's slightly cheaper since all world currencies are rubbish compared to the CHF these days, but any port in a storm. I'd love the business card case but it will take ages to get here and I'd really like to get my Yakuza on.
IrishNinja
Member
YASSSSSS yakuza-GAF is best GAF
i just need a kiwami preorder to go up on amazon!
it's the only way
with 0 & 1 remake onna way, it really will be the best time, which is why i love seeing threads like this crop up
oh, but this ain't do it for you, huh fam
i just need a kiwami preorder to go up on amazon!
it's the only way
with 0 & 1 remake onna way, it really will be the best time, which is why i love seeing threads like this crop up
oh, but this ain't do it for you, huh fam
WELCOME TO THE PARTY, PAL
davidwhangchoi
Member
i'm waiting for my business card holder.
I played with the japanese demo back in march 2015 and let me ya, zero is the breath of fresh air that series needed.
The game running at 1080p/60fps makes such a huge difference. Combat feels so damn good now and the style system is the best new addition in the franchise history.
The game running at 1080p/60fps makes such a huge difference. Combat feels so damn good now and the style system is the best new addition in the franchise history.
artsi
Member
Too bad 6 went back to 30fps.
Lilalaunebaer
Member
Never played any yakuza game, but will be starting with 0. Then Kiwame and 6.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
6 is the first game they designed for the PS4 itself. 0, kiwami etc are PS3 games up-ported to PS4.
Though, based on the in-game screens, 6 leaves a lot to be desired visually. 900p on OG PS4's and 1080p on Pro, both without any form of anti aliasing. Extremely blurry and jagged at the same time.
Image courtesy of Rockeeo from the PS4 Pro enhancements topic.
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Speaking of 6, reviews of that game on Amazon Japan don't seem all that favorable overall. Of course that's always to be taken with a massive grain of salt, but especially because every game prior to that is coming off with a much better rating on average I'm curious what the complaints are and if they're valid or not.
Yeah. I was hoping for a pro patch but it doesn't seem like it's gonna happen.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
The game's arleady 'patched' on Pro. OG PS4 runs it at 900p, Pro runs it at native 1080p.
I won't say the complaints don't have merit, but we really come off as whiners here, especially people turning up their noses at Y5's digital release. Thankfully, somehow, 0 and 6 are getting the full localization support.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
It came out December 8th, after Pro was released. Games ship with some basic version of Pro updates on disc now and it's up to the developer if they want to patch it further (ala FFXV's further promised Pro enhancements).
Yakuza 0 doesn't have any (reported) Pro upgrades so far, but that's because the game came out way earlier in Japan and this is just a localization, they're probably not gonna do any separate programming for the localized version.
IrishNinja
Member
isaacnukem
Member
I know probably a lot of people has already asked this but what makes Yakuza so great?
Soldiussnaku
Member
Op, you missed out the fact that right now on EU psn at least yakuza 4, 5 and dead souls are heavily discounted and people who still own thier ps3s, and never touched the series, can get in on some excellent yakuza action before 0 drops.
I'd say add the sale links to the op.
By far the yakuza games are my favourite game series, well tied with GTA anyway, currently playing through 5 and loving the gameplay loop and variety dearly.
I can see why people feel y4 story is stronger but the massively improved gameplay systems, variety, different types of activities, and sheer amount of content puts it above 4 for me.
I'd say add the sale links to the op.
By far the yakuza games are my favourite game series, well tied with GTA anyway, currently playing through 5 and loving the gameplay loop and variety dearly.
I can see why people feel y4 story is stronger but the massively improved gameplay systems, variety, different types of activities, and sheer amount of content puts it above 4 for me.
Shadowman16
Member
No screen tearing on the Pro either, which is a huge difference for me. Its a pity Sega still block shared screenshots on the first playthrough as Yakuza 6 looks great (not in every shot, as illustrated by the screen shot above) but its far from an ugly game. I wouldn't say its particularly soft or blurry from my experience so far (6 chapters in). Textures wise its so far beyond anything else in the series has seen before, Kamuracho has never looked better. Lighting is way better as well.