Yakuza 0 Doesn't Forget That It's a Video Game
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I had never played any Yakuza game and only heard good things about. Plus whenever I saw the brawler gameplay I thought it looked pretty fun! I finally got to playing YAKUZA 0 and holy crap. My expectations were blown away. I am a full on follower of Kiryu and Majima now.
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Easily one of the best games last gen. Majima’s storyline is honestly incredible.
Easily one of the best games. Thats all people need to know fr
@@colinmcckay1727
You are certainly correct.
I was crying like a baby in Kiwami 2 when Majima sang his song.
Last gen? Brother, this was a PS3 game
@@nameistaken
Well, it was released 12th March 2015. True, it was also released on ps3 but the timeframe was well into ps4 era. I’d say it’s safe to call it a last gen title.
Yakuza started off as a niche hidden gem game, then it gained traction for the great memes it provided, then people fell in love with everything about it, and finally it did the surprisingly difficult task of escaping its memedom to be genuinely beloved worldwide.
If any series deserves an arc like that, I'm glad it's Yakuza.
Listening to Jared be excited about a game has to be some of the best internet content ever
Agreed, I loved his whole tangent about losing his passion for games as a result of them being his dayjob, and rekindling that joy thanks to this game. So wholesome.
The Yakuza series was what I always wanted from the Shenmue games, and you can see parts of the DNA of those titles in Yakuza, but each part has been carefully honed, polished, iterated and expanded on. They are incredibly compelling experiences, and It's fantastic to see them still getting new players who want to go back and take in the whole of the series.
Yup. Might as well have Shemnue get help from Kiryu.
It practically _is_ an extension of Shenmue. Toshihiro Nagoshi worked under Yu Suzuki for a long time, and even took over the role of producer and director of Shenmue in it's last few months of development by request from the CEO of SEGA at the time, who knew Yu Suzuki trusted him most.
Yakuza shares much of it's blood, which is no surprise.
Really love it when people discover how awesome the Yakuza series is his reaction was legit mine to my first run of Yakuza 0
i remember playing yakuza 2 on the ps2 when i was a kid. that was my first ever yakuza game but i didnt mind much to it until the popularity of the game skyrockets due to the memes. yakuza 0 is always a good place for beginners to get into the story. for veterans, though, i can tell why some against that idea
I recently got into Yakuza through Like a Dragon. Absolutely loved it, but it really took a while to get to the fun goofy shit. But the story impacted me way more than I thought it would. Ichiban and Nanba are the greatest buddy duo to ever grace an RPG.
add Daddy Long Legs Adachi and you get one of the best buddy trios to grace an RPG
zhao my beloved
I was on the fence about the switch to turn based until I tried it and fell in love. I am extremely picky with turn based games and usually always prefer active combat. But they did the turn based so well, and it still has that Yakuza charm fans of the series love. Don't knock it till you try it as they say.
@@derrinerrow4369 Adachi is like the dad of the group. But like a single, alcoholic dad who constantly smokes and hits on women who are half his age.
Glad you loved 7, I sadly hated the gameplay so much I couldnt be bothered finishing it, Lost Judgment is my personal fav in the series!
Don't skip Yakuza 4 and 5. Saejima, Akiyama and Shinada are some great characters. Especially don't skip them for Akiyama's sake, that man is a gift.
This. Just this
The best reason to play Yakuza 4 is Tanimura
@@edcellwarrior and 5 because of shinada
Agreed, don’t skip 4-6, skip 3 because the gameplay and graphics are kind of excruciating and it desperately needs a remake.
Also don’t forget Ishin! It came out this year and is probably one of the best games in recent years. It can be played standalone without knowing anything else either, it doesn’t contain spoilers or references to other games.
Play them all, I did in the space of a year and I will never regret it!
Im not a kickin guy
That point about how yakuza remembers its a video game is so accurate it hurts. I got more invested in this series and the story then nearly anything else I've played and I'm a guy who doesn't give a crap about stories usually
It's honestly nice seeing this series get more and more love throughout the recent years. Even though I haven't played them yet; just watching my bestie playthrough them was more than enough to leave me captivated and wanting to see where the story and shenanigans went to next ;o;
Yakuza is truly a special series with how it can literally make you both laugh and then cry the next moment~
My first Yakuza was Like a Dragon, a game that I picked because, "look, brand new turn based RPG" but then it emotionally gut punches you repeatedly. The story was amazing and it made me play all the rest of them
Yakuza 3-5 are still very worth playing! 3 is rough around the edges but has a great story.
4 and 5 are balls to the walls insane and really really solid.
Yakuza 4 goes balls out
Yakuza 3 combat stars kind of bad, but it gets really fun when you get more options, and the end bosses are great.
Rubber balls out
Nishitani scenes made me both smile and cry. What a profound game.
i always cried each time i played
Played 0 during one of the most pivotal parts of my life, so it's burned in there. Played 1 and 2 on the PS2 way back but kinda forgot about them, and screwed around with 5 a little before 0 came out. But 0 reminded me why I love the series so much, and inspired me to play through all of them again.
Yakuza is a series that even the worst games are still pretty cool. Highly recommend the Judgement series too. They're those games you feel sad it ended and want to hang around the characters again.
recently played lost judgement and i agree.
Watching Jared play this for the first time was awesome. Blind playthroughs, and opinions are always so fun to watch.
Yakuza 0 was my introduction to this series of games, I recently finished the "Kiryu Saga" (0-6) and boy, it was all a trip, it took years to play these games, but I'm glad I did, definitely one of the experiences with videogames that I will remember the most.
Yakuza games have three tones in one game
Thrilling gameplay that makes you feel like a badass
Compelling story that will keep you engaged despite the language barrier
And goofy slapstick that’ll keep you entertained throughout.
Glad you liked the game so much and are interested in more!
I've played the entire series and while it is true some of the older ones are rough around the edges, I don't think any of them are worth skipping and there are things you'll appreciate in the later ones more if you don't skip any. Yakuza 3 is the only one I'd consider borderline 'eh', but it IS borderline and not a definite. It has its good points too and I don't regret playing it.
5 and Like a Dragon (7) rival 0 as my favorite games in the series. Judgment and Lost Judgment are not far behind, either.
When it comes to Yakuza 3 though, the rough patches imo are strictly gameplay, the story itself is actually pretty good.
What a story that game had. It was great!....
Man. I was so depressed at the end.
@@Sugarman96 Some people do say the story has pacing issues, and I do see that it might not appeal to everyone. I did enjoy the slower parts myself, however, so I tend to agree the story was really good.
@@tcaz I do agree about the story in the 3rd game. i finished it last year and i finally got some time to play the 4th game and i'm about to move into the 5th game. 3rd game's combat was definitly rough ngl. the 4th game so far had quite a few moments in the story and substories where i got emotional. it has quickly become one of my favorite series lately and for good reasons 😁
@@tcaz Personally, I think the Okinawa story stuff was great, but the Kamurocho story stuff kinda felt meh.
Ever Since Ray Narvaez Jr. played it and convinced me to the play it. I cannot explain how good these games are. Seeing that you, Projared, have just as much enjoyment and excitement towards Yakuza 0 warms my heart. This game is so fucking good.
something to note about Yakuza is that Many of them Take place in the Same Locations in Different Time Periods and it's interesting to see how things have changed depending on if you've been Jumped forward or Backwards in Time.
Basically watching Jared play Yakuza was the reason why I went and bought the entire Like a Dragon series on Steam. Watching him laugh so hard and be so engaged in it has me go 'I got to try this game!' and dive headfirst into it.
The Yakuza series is a richly rewarding rabbit hole, I also played through Kiwami 2 and Like a dragon both were equally worth the time (Kiwami 2 brings back the cabernet mini game I sunk over 10 hours into it). This series gives you amazing bang for your buck and despite being big I feel my time is respected because they put the effort in to keep the content fresh.
You nailed it. I've loved this series for years and you said everything I love about it so well. The story, the characters, the gameplay, side quests, mini games, the tone shift from main line story to wacky substories, and everything else. It's such a fantastic series that doesn't disappoint. Even the "weaker" games in the series are still good
Great video. The only game thats (really) rough around the edges is 3. However that one is still worth playing. I finished it in 12 hours by just mainly doing plot and some sidequests.
Hope you enjoy the rest.
Judgment and lost judgment are great too. Those games are just a lot darker.
I'd say that both Kiwamis are way worse than 3 as a whole, on everything else sans the story.
I especially loathe the janky, floaty and less tactful gameplay in the Dragon Engine games, namely K2 and Y6.
I’d 100% recommend playing 3-6, not just checking out cutscene comps. While they may be older, they also are amazing in their own ways! 3 is for the story, 4 is for the gameplay, 5 is for the side content, and 6 is the conclusion. All are worth playing! Also definitely play judgment, lost judgment, and Ishin if you feel like it, but do it after 7 since timeline and stuff
i mean all i hear about yakuza 3 is ,,should i skip yakuza 3" and its quite refreshing to see someone recommend it i played through it myself and its not that bad i mean yeah the combat is lacking but mines boss fight is just peak its hard not because he blocks all the time its hard beacuse it is hard
For years it’s been the series that’s kept me goin, it’s genuinely one of the best pieces of media we’ve ever had. 3 and 7 are just absolutely peak fiction in my eyes and i hope you’ll enjoy the rest of these, despite some of them being potential roadblocks lol
Good taste! Also love 3.
I’m pretty sad how mainstream it’s been to hate on 3 cuz of the remaster, but it’s still genuinely an amazing game and displays the golden years of kiryu where he finally had what he wanted 😭 all the characters are great and Mine is still my favorite Kiryu antagonists since he’s the antithesis to him and how easily the roles couldve been reversed
@@jtmh4794 The main story of Yakuza 3 is kinda whatever imo but I think everything with the orphanage and the Ryudo family is legit some of the best storytelling in the whole series. Was actually sad it all took a backseat in 4.
@@StephenTheZ no yea i can understand not liking the overall story lol. I genuinely did love the narrative surrounding the orphanage as well and it had some of the most impactful scenes for me. And tru it really sucks how they just completely remove the cast after 3 is over….
I’ve lurked on the live streams but they’ve been great to watch. I wept, laughed, sang, and danced with you and the Herd all the way. Great video Jerd.
I felt exactly the same after playing 0 too! Super glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing your impressions on the rest of the series!
3-5 are ‘rougher’ yes, but purely because they’re the oldest ones that are playable on modern hardware. I can’t recommend playing them highly enough though - they still have the same heart and soul that 0 does (and fwiw iirc 5, 0 and K1 are all built on the same engine). Also the events that take place really have a deeply rooted impact on Kiryu’s life. There’s a key location in 3 that you briefly revisit in 6 and even that brief revisit made me immensely happy. You do you of course, but yeah 3-5 are all superb. The Judgment games are also amazing too.
My favorite game ever made. It’s probably the only piece of media I ever went in with massive expectations that weren’t just met but SURPASSED with flying colors.
Happy to see you love Yakuza 0! Do recommend if you do want to go through rest that you really do play them all. All are so good all in their own unique ways, though time commitment is definitely hard so just make sure to give yourself breathing room. That's what I did for series and absolutely fell in love with the whole series.
This game is a fucking gem.
(Epic sax music in the background)
"I could tell we were birds of a feather, you and me"
Pretty much how i felt playing Zero. Fell in love with it and then went on to play all the other yakuza titles over the course of two years. What an insanely good series, with some obviously faults here and there. 0,2,4 were my favorites.
One of the few games I want to forget the experience so I can relive each emotion I felt on each scene, especially on one part where that single punch was so satisfying to see
I’m so glad this series is getting more attention, and that you loved 0! I still need to play 0, 5, 6, and 7. I played 1 and 2 on PS2, and 3 and 4 on PS3(plus Dead Souls lol). You mentioned that you may watch cutscene compilations for some of the later ones, but I highly recommend actually playing them, even on your own time! Sure, as you said some of them are rougher around the edges, and you may not find them as good as 0, but I’ve found all of them so far to be a very fun time!
Seconded! PLEASE play 4 and 5.
@@zeyfuller 🙌
Glad that you played 1 on the PS2.
@@tricksalot2 Its still one of my favorites of what I’ve played of the series 😃
@@daneofurexistence well most people have started on 0 so
Májima made me cry at the end, love this game
Dude you just gotta play them all. 3 is a but rough without a remaster but there are so many call backs through the entire series that you will be delighted by. I’m so glad Yakuza is being recognized more and more. If you love one you will love them all flaws and all. You will not be disappointed
This game series has stuck with me more than any game series ever has. The Yakuza story feels alive and exciting in ways that I cannot explain. It feels like these characters are real. The stories they tell, the characters they develop…it genuinely might be on such an incredible level that I’ve never seen it before. Games never make me cry. And I mean NEVER. Movies don’t, books don’t, news channels don’t. Nothing makes me cry. I think that before I started playing the Yakuza series I had cried a grand total of twice in my illustrious gaming career. Yakuza 0 alone made me cry twice. The whole ordeal with Tachibana made me cry a bit, and the ending to Majima’s half of the story made me cry like a goddamn waterfall basically. I could’ve filled a bathtub with the amount of tears I cried during Yakuza Kiwami’s ending. Kiwami 2 almost got me, but not quite. Yakuza 3 had me tearing up but I didn’t cry. Point being…Yakuza had made me cry. Any game that has a story that makes me cry gets my utmost respect. And the Yakuza series has made me cry or tear up at least 7 times.
Ucronazis are screwed
I love this game, it's the very embodiment of the line "but wait... there's MORE!" and all of it is actually good.
That feeling you got, of just pure fun and feels, I had it with Like a Dragon. I couldn't put the controler down, I had to know what would happen to Ichiban and his pals.
That reignited the love I had for games, and I can't wait to see you go through it.
I love how you expressed your feelings towards this game. It can be as silly and random as it can be serious and intense, that's why at the end of Yakuza 0 I went from thinking that I'd just give an opportunity to a game of this franchise to start playing all the games in order (I'm currently on 3). Also, I had the chance to relive some of the best moments of Zero watching your playthrough and your reactions to those moments (The chart you mentioned says it all).
Good luck with Blockuza 3! It's not without its charms, but I easily found it to be the biggest slog in the series. 4 is a lot dumber, but it's also a lot more fun to play, and 5's biggest issue is that it's so huge it takes a long time, but it does play really well.
It's really rough around the edges, specially after getting used to the Zero and Kiwami gameplay, but it's not so bad... but just in case, I decided to leave my ego behind this time and just play it in normal, as feedback said that's a more "enjoyable" way to play it.
As a fan of the series since it was released and following you for years its great to finally see you join the fold and become a Majima Stan. Personally the ones I felt didn't retain the high mark you Gushed about was 3 and 4 but were still entertaining the fist of the North star game is a must play and the only one I would avoid playing is the zombie shooter one. Otherwise they're all fantastic.
I would love to see Jared's reaction to Mr Libido 😂 Does anyone know in which part of his playthrough it happens?
Great Video Jared! Watching the Streams was a real treat.
Always great to see people discovering this series. I know that it can be intimidating to have so many of those games before 7, but I say that, if you really want to rush through the series after Kiwami 2, just play them on easy and focus on the main quest. I think there is still a lot to be loved about those games and you should give it a try.
The Yakuza series is one of the few series with an almost flawless lineup of games. I recommend every single game in the series.
I’ve been looking forward to/hoping to see this video!
Currently going through my Yakuza 0 adventure. It’s been so much fun and these were the games I’ve been craving!
given how much you liked Yakuza, I suggest checking out Judgement and it's sequel. it's the same series but it's own self contained story. it's also gives a different perspective of the world in game, and the gameplay is yakuza cranked up.
I pretty much had the same experience as you mid last year and have binged the entire series since, all the way through to 7 now. I would maybe say skip 3 if you're really not feeling it, but I'd say to still give it a go, and definitely play 4 and 5. 5 was the game before 0 and feels closest to it, and it has some of my favourite moments from the whole series.
I really liked this more casual approach with twitch gameplay in the background, definitely a nice way to spice it up from the more dedicated videos! Hoping to see more of these alongside the normal reviews :)
Loved watching you play this Jared and I'm glad to see this video.
This game is incredible. It's like an 80s action flick with anime overtones
Projared Chan!
Yakuza like a dragon legit made me cry at the end too and it plays like an RPG! Its so good and you dont need the others
I played this game myself only recently by coincidence. The timing of Projared sharing his thoughts was immaculate and I'm so glad he enjoyed it as much as I did!
It is so awesome. Lots of plot doesn't matter and can get convoluted in these games but I am always having fun. I much the same reaction the first time I played Yakuza
I've started playing the series in 2019, with 0 as well. Then played the Kiwami games, followed by 3 and 4. Needless to say, I fell in love with the series and I will continue playing the games in order at a reasonable pace.
I can describe Yakuza as a very good friend I get to hang out with only once, maybe twice a year, but have an absolute blast every time.
Oh, and fuck the people that say you shouldn't start with 0 because every other game will be a letdown. It is not true. Even if 0 is currently my favorite, all of them were fantastic so far.
Fuck those people. Hate them. Especially since Y:LAD is obviously the best one in the series anyway!
yessssssss this series is so good. also a detail you will notice is the cities age with the games. it's super cool the arcades get upgraded with newer games and smile burger turns into something else buildings in construction finish being built. Super cool level of detail.
Glad somebody's showing this series some love. Such an underrated series.
I have to advocate not to skip any games because while Yakuza 3 especially is rough around the edges the experience of the world of Yakuza and playing each game and seeing not only Kamurocho change but how the side quests are effected by the time they're set in is something worth playing through.
By skip I mean watching the Cutscenes of Yakuza 3-5
@@Rtickong yeah, but these are games, that use gameplay to tell story, its not going to be as good of a experience by only seeing the cutsenes on youtube, lol. I will say that after kiwami 2, he should take a break of Yakuza, and then play the rest.
Without Yakuza 3 you miss out on a lot of stuff in the games after it.
Like, yea, the gameplay is rough, but that's like skipping “The Two Towers“ because of some arbitrary reason but still reading “Return of the King“.
The Yakuza series has become one of my favorite series over these last 3 years, so I'm glad to see you enjoying them for the first time! Unless you're REALLY strapped for time, I wouldn't recommend skipping 3-5. They're not essential to an overarching narrative, so if you really want to skip them go ahead, but they're all still great games. If anything, I recommend ONLY skipping 3.
Yes, yes, YES! I'm so glad you finally got around to it!
Time to watch a whole series in projaredplays!
Hey, guys, Jared is One of Us!
One of Us!
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I can’t believe it either
*BUT NOW YOU’RE ONE OF US AND YOU CAN NEVER ESCAPE*
The older PS3 games might be a bit dated by now, but if you’re thinking of skipping them DON’T. Trust me, your experience going forward will be better for it and it is worth your time investment
I started with Like a Dragon, because I was fascinated that it was an RPG & I had heard it had a new protagonist, so it’s a good jumping on point.
Holy shit.
I think I had just about the same reaction as you Jarod. I was floored by the story, the addictive gameplay (there’s a business sim I got hooked on especially), and I also found the main character, Ichigo, oddly inspiring. He’s so good-natured, loyal & determined, no matter what misfortune befalls him. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts when you get to it.
we yakuzer have a great memory, we didnt forget even after Ten Years
Jared is the only youtuber that REALLY understands how to passionately review games. Keep it up!
Happy to hear you've thoroughly enjoyed such an amazing game. Personally I'd recommend not skipping 3-5. 3 is the least good in the series but I'd say it's still worth a playthrough when you can spare the time
"It gets needlessly complex..." And that's just the prequel!
Oooh boy! Can't wait for him to wrap his head around rubber bullets and the "Yume! Yume! Yume!" that is 5.
I could not have said it absolutely any better my man. You legit took every single word out of my mouth verbatim. I'm so grateful I've been able to experience all of these games for the first time as well alongside you the past couple months. it's been legit the most special gaming experience I've ever had for all of the things you mentioned and then some.
These games single handedly restored my love for video games as well ♥️
No other games have ever made me feel the way Yakuza 0,1,2,6, and 7 have. The best stories in video games imo. Made even better by how the side quests are the complete opposite in terms of tone (outside of the occasional Majima moments in K1 and 2).
Welp, I'm sold.
I was always intending to play the Yakuza games 'cause I've heard so much about them.
Started Like A Dragon a few months ago, but due to mental health stuff I just couldn't get deep into it, but you've absolutely made me feel like I can go hard on 0 and go from there!
I understand if they idea of playing all those games sounds too much considering just how busy you probably are, but i really think if you have the time to actually go and play through 3-6 after you beat Kiwami 1 and 2. You’ll get a better appreciation for the characters in them than just watching the cutscene, plus you’ll need to play them to fully understand just how amazing and wonderful Akiyama is when you meet him
I felt the same way after getting into the series, I’d made assumptions about it and how it wasn’t for me before giving it a shot. Now it’s one of my favorite franchises. And yes the Judgment games are amazing, I’m sad that we’re probably not getting more of them.
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Glad you were man enough to show you cried at the end, you summed up everything about this game I feel including it cutting my game fatigue. I'll have to stick around to see what you think of the other games
I watched your play through of Yakuza 0, and man I really enjoyed it a lot! It was a lot of fun!
Yeah is in my top 15 at least, the narrative, the twists, the emotional parts, the crazy gameplay, epic characters and moments, it has it all
God I love this series. Almost everything about it makes sense. I recommend playing all of them as they all have different and fun reasons to play them. 1 down 10 and counting more to go!
I‘ve seen this video about 3 months ago, played Yakuza 0 and kiwami 1 + 2. You made me discover one the greatest seriess ever made. Thank you Jared :)
looking forward to binge watching your Yakuza series playthroughs. Hope you do stream Kiwami 1 + 2!
This was great. I watched all the streams. I loved the cabaret.
Yakuza 0 ending broke me.... And they added new stuff for Majima in Yakuza 2 Kiwami too.
I love that you had pretty much the exact same reaction to Yakuza 0 as I did when I played it a couple of years ago. Freaking adore this game and the series as a whole!
Glad to have you joining the club. I heard about the insane quest but once you do them , you don’t know.
Also the low key release stress when you use the HitMovies
Man, I imagine it feels great to have your love for something rekindled like this (: thanks for sharing Jared, it's good to hear your enthusiasm and... I'm sold, been sleeping on this franchise for too long, I'll get to play it xD
A few months ago I finally got around to playing these amazing games. I've played almost all of them through Game Pass. As of now I've finished Yakuza 1-6, 0, Like a Dragon, and just a few minutes ago I rolled the credits on Judgment. I HIGHLY recommend these games! Top tier writing and storytelling.
I always love to see more love for my favourite game series of all time :)
Very glad you recommended this game! Just got it last night and I love it a lot already! and it was on sale for 75% off!!
I've got to catch up on the Yakuza 0 videos. That game looks so good even though I'm not normally into brawlers!
Just noticed when rewatching this: the music choice under the sponsor-segment is the same as the gravure reward in the game. If intentional, this is quite telling. Can't put my finger on what exactly, but it says something.
Amen man hope you cover more in the future!
Yakuza 0 holds a special place in my heart as one of my top 3 favorite games of all time
As someone who has played and beaten every mainline game, i highly recommend playing through Yakuza 3-5 as even though some say they’re rough around the edges, i personally feel that those games have just as fleshed out if not more fleshed out combat as 0/Kiwami
I would love you making vids on the rest of the series
You’ve sold me on finally starting this series.
Just coming back to say this, thank you so fucking much.
I planned to play this at some point, but I have no idea how long it might have taken me without seeing this video first.
Just beat the game and it was absolutely fantastic.
I really can't wait to play the rest of them now!
Welp, guess I’m binging this on the VOD channel. Be right back in 62 hours.