Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
You should start with 0. It's one of the best games in the series and the beginning of Kiryu's story.I was coming in here to ask the same thing.
I think now is the time to jump in.
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Without spoiling anything, here's how I'd recommend getting into it:
- Start with Yakuza 0. Normally you'd want to play the first game in a series before tackling its prequel, but Yakuza is different. 0 is set decades before Yakuza, in bubble-era '80s Japan, and it's widely considered to be one of the best in the series. It's the perfect place to start, and it'll tell you all you need to know about the background for what's to come.
- Next, play Yakuza Kiwami. This is a full-on remake of the original Yakuza, which was released for the PS2 in 2005. Kiwami came out shortly after 0 and is technically very similar, with a bunch of narrative callbacks to the prequel, which is why it makes sense to play 0 first.
- Up next, Yakuza Kiwami 2. Like Kiwami, this is a remake of a PS2 game, 2006's Yakuza 2. But it moves to the PS4-era Dragon Engine, first seen in Yakuza 6, and it's a much bigger and more accomplished game than Kiwami.
- Now play Yakuza 3, 4, and 5. At this point I'm guessing you're pretty into the series, so the prospect of three straight-up PS3 remasters won't seem intimidating at all. I think 4 is the best of these three games, but you're going to want to get through all of them.
- Wait for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life to come to Game Pass. That won't be too long a wait — it's happening on March 25th. Or you could just play it on a PS4 before then. But make sure you do play it, either way, because it's wonderful.
- Now it's time for Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Otherwise known as Yakuza 7 in Japan, I actually think you could start with this one too if you really just wanted to play the newest game. It's very different to the others, with an all-new cast and turn-based battle system, and right now it's best on the Xbox Series X. But you will get a little more out of it if you've played the other games in the series, so I'd hold off if you can. It's also not on Game Pass — you'll have to buy it separately. And as a final warning, it's two or three times longer than most of the other games. (But worth it!)
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
I was coming in here to ask the same thing.
I think now is the time to jump in.
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
I was coming in here to ask the same thing.
I think now is the time to jump in.
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Awesome! I was planning to play the entire series on PS4, but now I can just play them all on PC. Well, except Judgement I think?
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Thanks. Totally forgot about that one! Curious to see if they decide to port those to PC at least.Yea, Judgment is still only on PS4. Your also missing the Yakuza styled Fist of the North Star game RGG made, if you want a full collection.
i dont recommend starting with like a dragon at all if they plan on playing the whole series anyway. there are certain events in 7 that just hit harder when youve experienced the entire story.Like others have mentioned, start with 0. However, you could also play Yakuza: Like a Dragon first if you wanted to. I would still recommend at LEAST playing 0 before Like a Dragon (it makes it a bit better if you do, but not necessary to understand and enjoy Like a Dragon)
definitely recommended (if you havent reached chapter 12 in lad yet)I've been playing 7 but I might want to start from zero again and work my way to 7.hmm
march 25, yesSo awesome these are finally on PC.
Waiting on Yakuza 6 cuz seems that's the only way I'm going to be able to play VF5 FS on PC :( Releasing in March, yes?
For reasons that boggle my mind, correct, the Yakuza Remastered Collection is not X Enhanced. I'm a bit miffed about it, to be honest. I was hoping to hop over to my Series X to play the remaining Yakuza games (I literally just beat 2 last night), but I'll be sticking with the PC, it seems.
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Now is the best time to play the Yakuza series (on Xbox)
Almost every mainline title is now on Game Pass.www.theverge.com
For reasons that boggle my mind, correct, the Yakuza Remastered Collection is not X Enhanced. I'm a bit miffed about it, to be honest. I was hoping to hop over to my Series X to play the remaining Yakuza games (I literally just beat 2 last night), but I'll be sticking with the PC, it seems.
Why are the first two called Kiwami instead of Yakuza?0 > Kiwami 1> Kiwami 2> 3> 4> 5> 6 (if you want Kiryu's story) Like a Dragon(Yakuza 7) is a new Arc. Judgement is a spin off thats not on Xbox yet.
I agree, but considering how long thats going to take, I would suggest an alternative route of Zero + Kiwami1 to finish up the main arc of those two (Kiryu and Nishiki), and then maybe consider playing 7 just to catch up and while others are playing it (Ive saved my second playthrough for 100% so I can join up with the people on PS5 lol).Numerically.
0>1>2>3>4>5>6>Like a Dragon (this is numbered 7 in Japan).
If/when Judgment comes out on GP and PC, it takes place between 6 and 7.
kiwami 1/2 are full remakes of 1/2
I mean they are all numbered lolProbably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Nah I just got to the chapter were you get part time hero jobs. Thanks.definitely recommended (if you havent reached chapter 12 in lad yet)
0, Kiwami, Kiwami 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7/Like a Dragon.Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.
Release order is 1 through 5, 0, Kiwami (Remake of 1), 6, Kiwami 2 (Remake of 2), Like a Dragon (7). Chronological order would be 0, 1/Kiwami, 2/Kiwami 2, 3 through 6, Like a Dragon.Probably a stupid question but what is the correct order to play the Yakuza series? Feel like going crazy and started them now they are on GP.