Does it matter what Yakuza game you play first?

Similar to Star Wars, the order to play the Yakuza games is divisive with the addition of a prequel and a few remakes. The best order to play these titles isn't necessarily the best starter games but more the best and most satisfying experience when you go through the series.

Which Yakuza game should I start first?

Start with Yakuza 0, then work your way through them (mostly) chronologically like so: Yakuza 0. Yakuza Kiwami. Yakuza Kiwami 2.

What order should I play Yakuza games in?

Which Yakuza game is best for newcomer?

First off, if you want to explore the mainline games — that is, Yakuza 0 through 6 for Kiryu's story — then Yakuza 0 is a great place to start. Not only is it one of the best, most beloved titles in the franchise, it's also the first mainline game chronologically.

Do I need to play all Yakuza games before 0?

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Is it important to play Yakuza in order?

Yakuza is on of the few series where it's actually ok to start with a prequel. Usually order of release is always the correct order. But I guess you also have to play the Kiwami versions of 1&2 as they were made after 0 and include changes to account for a lot of the stuff that happens in 0.

Should I play Yakuza or Yakuza 0 first?

Those who are afraid of missing details in Yakuza 0 should absolutely start with Yakuza Kiwami. That remake is also a good choice for those who are a bit less familiar with the action game genre, as it's a bit easier to learn. However, those wondering if the franchise is for them should start with Yakuza 0.

Is it okay to play Yakuza 7 first?

While longtime fans of the series will get some nods to earlier games here and there, anyone playing this as their first Yakuza game shouldn't have any trouble following the game's story.

Should I play Yakuza 1 6 before like a dragon?

If we're looking at the bare minimum for the story you'll most likely need for future Yakuza titles, you only really need to play Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The seventh game in the series is transitional and acts as the end of the Kazuma Kiryu Tojo clan storyline and the beginning of Ichiban Kasuga's adventures.

What is the longest Yakuza game?

Yakuza 5 is obviously by far and away the longest game with five protagonists, and Yakuza 0 is pretty lengthy at around 30 hours, but outside of these two, basically every other Kiryu-led mainline game can be completed in roughly 20 hours if you're reasonably quick about it.

Are all the Yakuza games connected?

The games may feature returning characters and might even reference plot points from past games, but there's no single story that runs through all of them. Each Yakuza game has its own storyline that starts and ends within that game.

Should I start with 0 if I never played Yakuza?

/Zero is the best game for someone who never played the franchise, since its a prequel, and also the beginning of the whole Yakuza story.

How many hours does Yakuza 0 take?

When focusing on the main objectives, Yakuza 0 is about 31 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 141 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can you play Yakuza 0 after story?

As with most open-world games, you don't just complete Yakuza 0 by finishing the story. The game has an in-depth completion list, and you have to do all of it to complete the game. Thankfully, the list isn't just a hidden thing, as the game provides you with it, so you can always keep track of your progress.

What is the saddest Yakuza game?

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

Most Yakuza fans agree that Yakuza 6 had one of the saddest stories in the series. The Song of Life is far more depressing than any other game in the series because it's the last entry with the beloved Kazuma Kiryu as the protagonist and the tragic tales of many in-game characters.

Which Yakuza is easiest to play?

Yakuza 0 is the easiest game to date when it comes to combat, too many OP gimmicky styles. Going from 0 to Kiwami and everyone complains about the difficulty spike, anyone who had played the games before Y0 already knew what to expect when it came to fights with multiple strong enemies or battles involving guns.

Which Yakuza game is open world?

Yakuza is a third-person open world action-adventure game where the player controls Kazuma Kiryu in the city of Kamurocho.

Can I start with Yakuza 3?

Yakuza 3 isn't a bad place to start your Yakuza journey due to its relatively straightforward story, which is somewhat detached from previous games.

Is Yakuza Kiwami the same as Yakuza 1?

Yakuza Kiwami is an action-adventure video game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It is a remake of Yakuza, the first game in the Yakuza series, originally released on Sony's PlayStation 2.

Do you have to play Yakuza 1 and 2 before 3?

Yakuza 3 Remastered

It's best not to play this trio if players have not finished Yakuza 0, Kiwami 1, and Kiwami 2. Aside from the upgrade in visuals, Yakuza 3's remastered version features never-before-seen content from the original 2009 release.

Should I play Yakuza 2 before 0?

Why You Should Play Yakuza 0 First. For the most part, mainline Yakuza games are released in chronological order. Yakuza takes place before Yakuza 2, and so on. Remakes aside, Yakuza 0 is the only game that breaks from that tradition, much to the benefit of newcomers.

Is Yakuza Zero fun?

Yakuza 0 is a game filled with tons of content and things to do. The story is brilliant and although I felt like it was a little bit slow at start, the story really got interesting at taround the middle chapters, and it was amazing.

Is Yakuza 0 the best?

Yakuza 0 was a brand-new entry in the Yakuza series, and being a prequel, it is the perfect starting point for newcomers to get into the series. It's also arguably the best game in the series, and its quality helped the series gain a lot of new fans in the process.

Should I buy Yakuza 0 or Like a Dragon?

If you are someone who likes the narrative more and wants to learn the way of the clan with the OG characters, then Yakuza 0 is a great game to get into. But if the addition of new achievements, unlockables, characters, gameplay mechanics, and environment excites you, then Like a Dragon is your best bet.

Does Yakuza 7 spoil 6?

It doesn't. The majority of the game takes place in 2019, which is after Yakuza 6.