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Yakuza 0 |OT| Yes, you can start with this one!
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Yu Narukami
Member
Don't hate me for asking this but can I skip sidequests without being too weak to complete the game?
Sure you can, just make sure all you're carrying is energy drinks.
toastyToast
Member
Seemed like it was completely random. How much testing have you done?
FallenGrace
Member
I am at over 100 hours now....on chapter 10. I do have 90% completion though -_-;
kqedequalsvolvo
Member
Slowly, slowly getting through the game and still absolutely loving it. So far I've been able to second-guess elements of the story (not a bad thing) but now I've recently completed Chapter 10 and it's the first time in a while that I've felt really shocked by the twists and turns. As the camera pans away
I was off my feet like OHHHH SHHHIIIITTTT. Also, whilst there's been plenty of highlights,
has been a gameplay high point for me (in terms of the main story, anyway). Can't wait to see what happens next.
to show Tachibana with the bat tattoo,
Tachibana essentially buying out Kiryu from the Tojo family hierarchy and playing on the organisation's internal discord was really smart and the fight outta there
Dirtyshubb
Member
Finally finished this, my first yakuza game a few days ago. Did just under 50% of the game in 61 hours, although most of that was before the last few chapters as I concentrated solely on the story missions at the end.
Fantastic experience all around, manages both compelling drama and engaging silliness which is quite a difficult thing to do.
Fantastic experience all around, manages both compelling drama and engaging silliness which is quite a difficult thing to do.
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Sidequests rarely give out monetary rewards, so sure. You should follow the big Real Estate and Cabaret Club sidequests to some extend though, because that's how you make real money und unlock lots of moves. Still, I didn't completly finished those when I beat the game myself.
@ShenmueGuru
Member
That JCC has got to be one of the worst minigames I've ever played. Why did they go to all the effort? The fighter means nothing, the form means nothing, the hand symbols mean nothing, the button mashing means nothing, the odds mean nothing. Complete RNG and utterly pointless.
They may as well put in a horse racing machine, and made you pick a colour.
They may as well put in a horse racing machine, and made you pick a colour.
Laevateinn
Member
It's pretty bad but if you read the girls' summaries before choosing and keep choosing a hand that counters what your opponent is best at you have a much higher chance of winning all three matches.
FallenGrace
Member
The hand symbols are frequency they use them so use that to best guess what the AI will do to you. Pick Jennifer, not because she is the best but because she is a pain to fight against.
Still a lot of luck and the button mashing I'm sure is largely predetermined but that will increase your odds in it.
And yes it's just awful. I did it for the CP and never went back.
@ShenmueGuru
Member
Yep that's exactly why I am doing it. I got to the final there with Francesca. Odds on favourite and great history. In the final I got obliterated by Yukio with 2 red power moves and then 2 special moves, all in a row. I didn't get an attack. It's a joke of a game.
Substories aren't really necessary for character strengthening in 0, the monetary rewards are small and the best shrine unlocks don't take too many points anyway. I'd only say they shouldn't be skipped because they're hiding some of the game's best writing within them.
If you're worried about being underpowered you can always stock up on healing items at the drug store and learn to exploit the Mr. Shakedown fights (as Kiryu anyway, Majima is less lucky) if you feel like you're really in need of some cash to dump into your upgrades.
chrominance
Member
Not 100% sure but I believe all the substories are in each character's home cities, you don't have to go to the other city to get any. You can check the KHHsubs guide to make sure but when I looked through it I didn't see anything obvious.
In-game, each character has access to a Trouble Finder eventually (I think through substories, hah). You may already own these items. Equipping it will put exclamation marks on the map showing you where substories start. Note that it's not 100% foolproof--for example, it didn't tell me that there was one last substory at the pocket circuit stadium because I had to actually go in one last time to trigger the cutscene that lets me access the story--but it should get you most of the way there.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I didn't have any issue with the original version ..
At least they're a Japanese company which LETS you take screenshots unlike some others..
Flachmatuch
Member
I reloaded an older save and practiced for a while. You get more time (about 10s maybe) in the real estate version than in the normal game. I couldn't be bothered with the Media King though.
You don't have to break or change gears. Just get off the accelerator in the turns and avoid crashes. Right-Left-Right was the easiest route choice for me.
djSyndrome
Member
Are any substories dependent on the time of day? I'm closing in on the last dozen left for Majima but I only know what three of them are (the three hostesses I haven't completed yet), not seeing any obvious ones.
I'm playing Premium Adventure Mode strictly in the daytime.
I'm playing Premium Adventure Mode strictly in the daytime.
Could anyone answer a few quick Cabaret questions?
- For special training, am I missing out on anything permanently by not getting perfect lessons every time? If It is just EXP missing I can earn it back later right?
- Is it possible to get a double-circle in response to processing a check? I get single circles all the time, haven't figured out the trick for doubles if there is one.
- How should I be handling "trouble" when the hostess and customer are fighting? I'm not sure I have had a positive response here at all.
- For special training, am I missing out on anything permanently by not getting perfect lessons every time? If It is just EXP missing I can earn it back later right?
- Is it possible to get a double-circle in response to processing a check? I get single circles all the time, haven't figured out the trick for doubles if there is one.
- How should I be handling "trouble" when the hostess and customer are fighting? I'm not sure I have had a positive response here at all.
Laevateinn
Member
1) I'm pretty sure it's just an EXP bonus so don't worry too much about it.
2) Not sure
3) I usually just give them a gift. I think the game has a small pool of available customers and their happiness is based on a base happiness and previous visits. So, to me it's better to offer them something in the hopes that they will come back happier than for them tom continue to throw a fit every time Yuki isn't available.
lucebuce12
Member
I don't think so. I think time of day only affects what fish you can catch.
djSyndrome
Member
1. Nope
2. If a session is extended you have the option of giving them an expensive gift (and getting a larger number of followers from word-of-mouth bonus)
3. Gifts. Eventually your hostesses will be a high enough level to where this doesn't really happen, but in early going you should expect some customers to leave.
djSyndrome
Member
I extended a session once on my first night of cabaret managing. The customer had the "wants a long session" attribute, so that's probably why it worked, and he loved it. All the other customers had the "wants a short session" attribute, so when they wanted to leave, I simply thanked them and their mood got better.
Laevateinn
Member
Once their mood gets high enough, they will almost always extend whether they want a short or long session.
SkylineRKR
Member
Highest money maker in the final for me. I'd say so. And in that final battle, just gift every time. I still won with double digits.
toastyToast
Member
By far. Also her sub story is hilarious
I was able to catch all fish in the daytime.
Shadowman16
Member
I had a conversation with someone about this earlier in the thread, and checked a Japanese wiki to double check but time of day does not affect fishing in this game. It does in several earlier Yakuza titles, but not 0.
lucebuce12
Member
Aah ok, that's good to know. I was just under the assumption that it did because, as you mentioned, it did in earlier titles.
FallenGrace
Member
Mahjong wasn't so bad, very similar to Rummikub I play with my partners grandparents so got it fairly quick though some of the CP points were still tough.
Shogun I cheesed and I already knew Koi Koi, I learned that after seeing the anime Summer Wars lol.
Shadowman16
Member
Same here. Well in my case its taken me a few Yakuza games playing Mah Jong on and off but I think after Ishin I can say I know how to play the game somewhat competently, at least to the level of clearing all the CP points in 0/Kiwami/Ishin/6 etc.
Only one I've still not got down is Shogi, when I replay 0 soon I'll give it another go.
callsignkrogan
Member
Finished the main story last night with 99 hours in. I had no idea what to expect playing this game and it is definitely one of my favorites. I loved all the mini games and side quests you got walking around the city and I cannot wait for the remastered version of yakuza 1 coming out.
Dangansona
Member
Sorry, I have a crush on Ai.
SkylineRKR
Member
Man, back to Majima after wrapping up Real Estate. He's just completely great. I like his mobility and while I hated breaker at first, it probably has the best heat actions. Really tears through groups. Those chapters 11-12 were brilliant.
Ai or Saki are my favs. But in terms of performance Yuki seems to have been rigged to be the best one.
Ai or Saki are my favs. But in terms of performance Yuki seems to have been rigged to be the best one.
qualitydisc
Member
Uhhhhh so I think I just hit a bug where I lost all progress on something. Gonna spoiler tag it because I'm not sure if it qualifies as spoiler. I just updated to Version 1.05. I wonder if that caused it?
EDIT: OK, it is supposed to happen. Didn't realize there are multiple levels of this up to 20... figured it out from this GameFAQs post. Which is going to take more cash than I will probably raise in this playthrough
It looks like I just lost all progress on Kiryu's Dragon of Dojima style.... anyone else have this problem?? I had almost maxed it out. It still shows all the money I spent but now all the nodes are empty
This isn't supposed to happen, right?
This isn't supposed to happen, right?
EDIT: OK, it is supposed to happen. Didn't realize there are multiple levels of this up to 20... figured it out from this GameFAQs post. Which is going to take more cash than I will probably raise in this playthrough
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
I finally managed to grab that last doll and finished the doll girl's story. Really nice little story; it actually made it worth doing the damn UFO Catcher.
After all of these games I've gotten mahjong down decently. Scoring is really the biggest thing that's gotten in my way, but I've got a lot of the big hands down by this point. And mahjong is usually one of my most played minigames in the series.
Every game I make another attempt at shogi, but I always wind up falling well short. This time I at least made it like 2/3rds of the way into the lowest difficulty opponent before I completely self-destructed, so maybe next time?
After all of these games I've gotten mahjong down decently. Scoring is really the biggest thing that's gotten in my way, but I've got a lot of the big hands down by this point. And mahjong is usually one of my most played minigames in the series.
Every game I make another attempt at shogi, but I always wind up falling well short. This time I at least made it like 2/3rds of the way into the lowest difficulty opponent before I completely self-destructed, so maybe next time?
Son Of Sparda
Member
Absolutely. She is one of the best side characters in the entire game.
I always finish up sub-stories in premium adventure mode. It's just easier that way since you have access to everything and don't have to worry about the main story either,
lucebuce12
Member
She's definitely the best for 2 reasons.
Her dynamic between the club owner and Majima.
And because she's actually modeled after and voiced by a real hostess I believe, as compared to the others who are all JAV models.
Laevateinn
Member
Nobody that obsessed with vinegar can be #1.
Yu Narukami
Member
Is Majima's eyepatch explained in this game or another one?
this one
lucebuce12
Member
It was already explained in Yakuza 4, but they explain it again here.
The animation gets used with the
Chinese forger for the Heart Necklace substory with Majima, when you find out his phone card scheme.
Dr_Boris_Goltz
Banned
It was insane looking up the platinum cabaret girls and finding out that they are hardcore pornstars.