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[Clov]

do you have a PS2? why wait a year for 0?

I mean, I guess I could track down all the previous gen releases and play through them in order, but that's a bit of a time and money commitment, don't you think?

 

[Kaizer]

While I'm happy we're getting O, I'm still a little bummed we never got Kenzan for PS3. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

 

[DeaviL]

I'd like "console exclusive" to mean what i hope it means.

Spoiler

But i'll take what i can get

 

[MuddyDonut]

No but you'll enjoy the experience more if you do.
Plus all the games except 3 are awesome so you should play them if you like good games.

I played 3 and it is the only one I finished...

Spoiler

I LOVED IT

 

[firehawk12]

After the Japanese version is out.

Simultaneous world wide release please!

 

[Hasney]

I still think Zero will see a Euro release. 5 is seeing a Euro release and that is on the PS3 and I can't see it doing all that well sales wise at this point in the year, at this point of the PS3's lifespan. If all that effort was put into localising 5, then I think 0 will get localised as well.

It'll be a pity if it doesn't, then again this IS Sega... I'll just import the game, not like I haven't already done that once this year with the Japanese version!

If it's technically Atlus publishing, then it might just not be for Sega to comment on and will leave it to the European publisher. Either way, we'll get it late at best I assume.

 

[Innsmouth]

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

:')

 

[Akiyama_AE]

Everyone better buy it now no more excuses EG it came out too late or its digital only I don't care ! I just wanna see 6 come out in English I bought 5 and 0 before and will buy the English versions again no more excuses or I will find you and I will kill you O_O

 

[Saint of Killers]

If you're European and can read English (and are online), then this not getting a official release over here isn't the end of the world, what with buying games from foreign PSNs being such a doddle.

Hype levels: Through the fucking roof.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

Amazing! I hope this means 6 isn't far behind, and in a perfect world, Kiwami too.

 

[Null Pointer]

you mean Sony, Sega ain't doing the localization

I would just like to state for the record that the above statement is 100% false.

That is all.

EDIT: And since I'm here, Sony didn't "do" the localization of Y5 either. SEGA was heavily involved.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I would just like to state for the record that the above statement is 100% false.

That is all.

Is it Sega, or are Atlus helping?

 

[Drayco21]

Physical release confirmed? Looks like I'll finally get to try out the Yakuza series.

 

[drtomoe123]

I mean, I guess I could track down all the previous gen releases and play through them in order, but that's a bit of a time and money commitment, don't you think?

You need to play the first just to experience how much of a kind, macho badass Kiryu is. You can get a disc only copy on Amazon right now for $5.

 

[oneida]

I mean, I guess I could track down all the previous gen releases and play through them in order, but that's a bit of a time and money commitment, don't you think?

this is something that i personally did this fall so i'm recommending it under the same circumstances. video games are a time and money commitment, period, and if youre wondering where the best place to start Yakuza is, its with the first game.

 

[dallow_bg]

Give PS4 that LE goodness Atlus.

 

[YianGaruga]

I would just like to state for the record that the above statement is 100% false.

That is all.

EDIT: And since I'm here, Sony didn't "do" the localization of Y5 either. SEGA was heavily involved.

Thank you SEGA

now please tell EU to get their shit together

 

[bndadm]

Miracles! THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!

 

[JumpJeff84]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is Yakuza 0?

I'm a fan of the Yakuza games but I don't know anything about this one

 

[cj_iwakura]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is Yakuza 0?

I'm a fan of the Yakuza games but I don't know anything about this one

It shows how Kiryu joined the Yakuza and Majima ran a disco empire.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is Yakuza 0?

I'm a fan of the Yakuza games but I don't know anything about this one

It's a prequel that takes place in the 80's. It's a story about Kiryu and Majima's start in the yakuza.

 

[Innsmouth]

I am not buying 5 but I am buying this day one. yea 80s!

 

[Clov]

You need to play the first just to experience how much of a kind, macho badass Kiryu is. You can get a disc only copy on Amazon right now for $5.

I'd love to, though the cheapest copy on Amazon.ca is $25, and I'd rather have a case and cover if I'm buying a game.

this is something that i personally did this fall so i'm recommending it under the same circumstances. video games are a time and money commitment, period, and if youre wondering where the best place to start Yakuza is, its with the first game.

Well yes, but there are degrees of commitment, you know? Some are greater than others, and a single game verses a series is quite a bit of difference, wouldn't you agree? Thanks for the advice, though. I guess I'll skip it if it's not a great place to start out.

 

[IrishNinja]

if you don't buy Yakuza 5 you ain't a fan, full stop

also apologies to zelda/uncharted/persona etc fans for getting their games bumped from 2016 GOTY like this...it's a good cause though gents

 

[TimmiT]

So is Yakuza 0 a good starting point for the series? I want to recommend the series to people but it's kinda hard when they either have to watch long recap videos or start from the PS2 games.

 

[ar4757]

And yet Dead Souls did.... *Grumblegrumble*

Craziness I know

I drudged through it, played the whole localized series this summer and Dead Souls was a rough ending haha

 

[threelights]

I love you Sony, or Gio, or whoever is greenlighting and making these localizations possible.

I can't fucking wait.

 

[Orniletter]

It'll be physical & digital :3

My import €s are ready !

 

[Phoenix944]

PS4 console debut ? Wow, so it'll come on PC ?

 

[Null Pointer]

So is Yakuza 0 a good starting point for the series? I want to recommend the series to people but it's kinda hard when they either have to watch long recap videos or start from the PS2 games.

The short answer is yes, very much so.

Source: I'm like 80 hours through into JP version.

 

[Enilced2]

Sorry! But they are a bit too late on that front I haven't had a ps3 for a year now.

 

[oneida]

actually lets rate the best places to start Yakuza

1, 4, 2, 0, 5, 3

IMO

1 is the best place to start because everything afterwards builds on what was established in the first game. sort of goes without saying and its pretty cheap in EU and in NA.

4 is more convenient if you dont have a PS2 and also introduces a lot of new characters. its not as good a place to start as 1, but it could be worse.

2 is the best game in the series and is sort of an isolated story anyway. there are lots of references to events and characters from the first game, but in terms of the series as a whole it doesnt have too much consequence. still this is IMO a better place to start than 3 or 5 or 0, but its expensive in NA, less so in EU.

0 is a prequel, but again it builds on what you know about these characters and youll like it more if youve already met them. plus its a year away, you shouldnt be without yakuza for that long.

i have to confess i havent played 5 but since the cast comes largely from 4 and 1 you shouldnt really start with it. you should play 5, but only after you understand whats going on - there is no recap feature in y5.

3 is, imo, the worst game in the series, suffering from pacing problems and since it relies heavily on the events of first game for dramatic purposes it not only would give you a sour (imo) impression of the series' potential but it would mean less to you than if you saved it til after AT LEAST y1.

 

[DasFool]

So is Yakuza 0 a good starting point for the series? I want to recommend the series to people but it's kinda hard when they either have to watch long recap videos or start from the PS2 games.

Sure it is. 0 is a prequel to the entire series so there should be no story complications.

The plot line is literally 0 to 5, with Kenzan, Ishin, and Dead Souls being spin off games. Each game is well-contained enough that you don't NEED to play the others, but it does help.

 

[ar4757]

I'd love to, though the cheapest copy on Amazon.ca is $25, and I'd rather have a case and cover if I'm buying a game.



Well yes, but there are degrees of commitment, you know? Some are greater than others, and a single game verses a series is quite a bit of difference, wouldn't you agree? Thanks for the advice, though. I guess I'll skip it if it's not a great place to start out.

So is Yakuza 0 a good starting point for the series? I want to recommend the series to people but it's kinda hard when they either have to watch long recap videos or start from the PS2 games.

Yes and yes, you can start with it! Quite honestly, you could start with any of them. For the most part they are like episodes in the characters' lives. Zero would be ranked high on my list of ones to start with.

 

[epmode]

PS4 console debut ? Wow, so it'll come on PC ?

I'll buy it for either platform but I sure know where I'd rather play it.

 

[Ludger Kresnik]

THE DREAM IS ALIVE and I really have to get a PS4 now

the fuck is this

sucks but whatever tbh this series is important enough to warrant importing

 

[Caj814]

yes....Yes.....YESSSSSSSSS!

 

[Phoenix944]

I'll buy it for either platform but I sure know where I'd rather play it.

I'll play this on PS4 but I think a PC release is a very good news. More Yakuza players means more western localization for the next games

Or so I hope

 

[dan2026]

So is Yakuza 0 actually a good game?

 

[mikeBlack]

Oh yes.. Never thought we'd see this after all the drama regarding 5.

 

[Fried Food]

is the 0 the one people were clamoring for more, or was it 5?

 

[Canis lupus]

So is Yakuza 0 a good starting point for the series? I want to recommend the series to people but it's kinda hard when they either have to watch long recap videos or start from the PS2 games.

Start from 3. Yakuza 1 is being remade to bring it up to PS3 graphics standards and it's likely Yakuza 2 will receive the same treatment.

So go 3>4>5, then 0>1>2

and then 6

actually lets rate the best places to start Yakuza

1, 4, 2, 0, 5, 3

IMO

That's a really awful random order lol.

 

[oneida]

is the 0 the one people were clamoring for more, or was it 5?

5

 

[semiconscious]

yes! sony needs to friggin' force this series down gamers' throats. because, whether they know it or not, it's good for them ...

 

[oneida]

That's a really awful random order lol.

thats not the order to play them, but a ranking of how suited each game is as an entry into the series.

 

[RoryDropkick]

if you don't buy Yakuza 5 you ain't a fan, full stop.

This can't be quoted enough.

 

[Stone Ocean]

if you don't buy Yakuza 5 you ain't a fan, full stop

I got rid of my PS3, nothing I can do

 

[dan2026]

if you don't buy Yakuza 5 you ain't a fan

Yes let me buy a game for a system I sold years ago.
That makes complete sense.

 

[ar4757]

Cowboom one for $80 some day