Completed in 2022

I find it difficult to put into words how much i've enjoyed playing this game. There are few games I can play endlessly from start to finish, without becoming bored of the gameplay or story. But Yakuza 0 had me in a tight grip and I just wouldn't let me go.

The main storyline is absolutely heartbreaking and gutwrenching at times, while the side-stories provide some great comic relief. The gameplay itself is easy to get into, though completing the game 100% is pretty much impossible for a casual gamer. Some of the minigames, like JCC, are an absolute nightmare, but that would be my only critique.

Absolutely worth playing. 84 hours well spend on my part.

Completed in 2022

A short but sweet puzzle game where communication is key. Some of the puzzles took some time to figure out but they aren't too difficult overall. It's fun to piece together parts of the storyline together with the other player. The ending really surprised me (in a good way)!

Fun game overall! I would rate this a 3 1/2 stars.

I was afraid i’d get super frustrated with this game but failing the levels actually made me want to finish the entire thing. (+ the art style is gorgeous, but no surprise there)

This DLC is a great addition to the base game! Ms. Chalice is actually very fun to play with.

What’s there to say? I enjoyed it a lot and the finale is just twist after twist. It’s a bit much, but that’s honestly part of the charm. The Majima Saga was a nice touch, though the gameplay is a bit repetitive.

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Started playing this after Yakuza 0, not knowing what would happen in Kiwami. Seeing the bond between Nishiki and Kiryu break was absolutely gutwrenching.

Finished in 2022

I hadn’t played any of the Yakuza type games before this and I decided to test the waters with Lost Judgement. I was instantly sold. The gameplay is incredibly fun and diverse - I just roamed around town for hours and the school subplot is just so much fun.

Finished in 2022

This sequel is definitely upgraded gameplay wise. I’m not a big fan of the Rabbids voice acting/lines but overall this game was incredibly fun. I’ll continue 100% this game for sure.

Finished in 2022

I tried playing this in 2019 as I got it for free with PSplus but I shelved it. These type of games (gameplay wise) usually aren’t for me because i’m absolute ass at it. However with the HBO show coming up I decided to give it another go. The storyline really kept me going and once I found a play-style that suited me I just HAD to finish it. I totally get why this is a fan favourite.

Finished in 2022

I really dig the rogue-like/village building combination. I thoroughly enjoyed making my cult look nice :) a prison for disserting cultist never looked prettier!

One big downsight though: the switch version of this game was very buggy, which made me lose a lot of progress. Latest patch fixed some things but it’s one of the reasons it took me a long time to finish this.

Finished in 2023

Enjoyed playing this mystery puzzle game! The start of the game felt a bit rocky (classic trope: not remembering what happened to you and immediately being send off to do a quest) but the pay-off to all this was satisfying. It was fun getting to know the characters, but I'm sad I couldn't delve deeper at times - especially for a dialogue based game. Props for having an amazing soundtrack tho!

Finished in 2023

Clearly the most dated game in the franchise. I struggled a lot with the combat and side quest tracking. That being said, I did enjoy the story even though it’s super corny. Kiryu really deserved some downtime in Okinawa after everything he’s suffered through.

Finished in 2023
Great co-op platforming game! Loved unlocking the different skins and creatures. Scratch cards were a fun little touch :) though the grind to get platinum is a bit too much

Finished in 2023

Having just finished TLOU, I decided to continue on with TLOU2. I heard all about the commentary it got prelaunch so I braced myself a bit. However, I actually enjoyed this game more than I did the first. Excellent storytelling, though a bit long, but the pay-off is worth it. Think it hits extra hard because you’ve really bonded with these characters.

Finished in 2023

Very fun game overall. I think it’s one of the better installments in the franchise, though it’s not as good as Until Dawn. Would definitely recommend playing this with a friend on the first playthrough.