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From an outside perspective, Like a Dragon games can look intimidating.
Should it be the original Yakuza from 2005?
Yakuza 0 is 10 years old and still incredible
Its 2016 remake Yakuza Kiwami?
How about the most recent one, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
As tantalizing as this premise already is, We’re only at the tip of Yakuza 0’s intrigue.
Kiryu doesn’t shy away from confrontation
Newcomers especially benefit, as much of what follows canonically in subsequent series entries calls back to it.
Side quests lie in wait everywhere, adding even more depth to the world while also fleshing out Kiryu.
Of course, as a prequel there are some elements of Yakuza 0 that better serve veterans.
Majima’s story serves as a stunning introduction to the character
There are so many minigames to play in Yakuza 0
