90
It goes out of its way to make it the absolute and definitive version of Yakuza 0, building on every element of the game and making it more enjoyable, more ambitious, and an overall better game to play, without forgetting its many side quests and hustles. It also shows what the Nintendo Switch 2 can do, and delivers an experience that performs at a very high level without ever compromising its quality. Yakuza 0: Director's Cut on the Switch 2 is one of the greatest games of narrative action ever made, and a textbook case of a bridge between the past and the present.
90
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut on Switch 2 proves that SEGA and RGG Studio deliver more than a simple port. Performance is strong, the content is complete, and the absurd, heartfelt energy of the series translates beautifully to handheld play. Minor compromises in handheld performance, storage demands, and the lack of new gameplay content keep it from perfection, but they don’t diminish what is still one of the finest entries in the series. For newcomers, this is the perfect entry point: a prequel that requires no prior knowledge, yet sets the stage for everything that follows. For veterans, it’s a chance to revisit one of the series’ best entries with added story context and the freedom to play anywhere. This is the definitive way to experience SEGA’s crime epic, as it shines very brightly indeed on Switch 2.
100
If you haven’t tried the Yakuza games yet, definitely start with 0. This is a fine example of what strong game narrative and character development should look like, and it’s just simply a darn fun game to play.
9
лучшее предложение для свитч 2 в 2025г.
идеальная первая игра для ознакомления со вселенной якудза
9
"Yakuza 0: Director's Cut" on the Nintendo Switch 2 is more than just a remaster. The combination of an outstanding story, a strong combat system, noticeable technical improvements, and meaningfully added content makes this version the clear benchmark. Minor weaknesses in handheld mode don't change the fact that the game reaches its best form yet. Whether as an entry point into the series or a revisit to a modern classic, anyone interested in intense character dramas, uncompromising action, and the unmistakable style of the Yakuza series simply cannot miss this version. "Yakuza 0: Director's Cut" is a must-buy for the Nintendo Switch 2.
9
I admit that before starting I was a bit skeptical, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The story and the characters were by far the parts I enjoyed the most, supported by beautiful soundtracks and a solid, enjoyable combat system. I’d say I’m going all in on the series now (especially since I’ve already bought all the mainline games), and in fact tonight I’ll be starting Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut
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Jun 5, 2025
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Generally Favorable
85
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Generally Favorable
7.9
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Aug 15, 2025
100
If you haven’t tried the Yakuza games yet, definitely start with 0. This is a fine example of what strong game narrative and character development should look like, and it’s just simply a darn fun game to play.
Jun 30, 2025
90
This 15-year-old game has aged well, with new cutscenes and other enhancements contributing to an epic, movie-like quality to the action. This prequel makes the perfect first entry for the Switch 2.
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Jan 15, 2026
10
The best way to play it, great game on the Switch 2. Would love to see Shenmue remade for Switch 2
Jun 13, 2025
10
La version definitiva de esta obra maestra, con muchos extras incluyendo la posibilidad de jugarlo en portatil.
Jun 13, 2025
90
Yakuza 0 is still one of the best action games ever made, a game with a deep narrative, an exceptional cast, and a gameplay that is as multifaceted as few others. The Director’s Cut version for Switch 2 improves on the original in every single aspect, elevating its technical element and adding more “meat” around the bone with a new multiplayer mode.
Jul 16, 2025
85
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut may not be the best example of defining the graphical capabilities of a console like the Nintendo Switch. However, SEGA and the development team behind this port made an effort to deliver a solid game that both fans and newcomers will enjoy, especially since Yakuza 0 was already a great game when it released a decade ago.
Jun 11, 2025
83
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut establishes itself as an attractive edition and a great launch game for Nintendo Switch 2. The possibility of reviving one of the best titles of the saga (now with Spanish texts) is enough to give it a chance, although it could have offered some other weighty novelty or “quality of life” improvement.
Jun 24, 2025
80
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut stands as an excellent starting point for anyone looking to get into SEGA’s long-running series, with the hope, of course, that the following chapters will also make their way to Nintendo Switch 2. The game’s story remains the best in the franchise, and the late 1980s Japanese atmosphere alone is worth the (admittedly steep) price of admission. Between the main campaign, side quests, and optional activities, you’ll find yourself immersed in an experience that can easily last dozens and dozens of hours. Sure, the additional cutscenes feel unnecessary - if not outright detrimental to the narrative - and the Red Light Raid mode without local co-op makes even less sense, but the inclusion of more languages for subtitles and English dub could make all the difference in opening the doors of this saga to a much broader audience.
Jun 12, 2025
70
An excellent Yakuza game with some Switch 2 benefits, but the bonuses fail to justify the high price tag.
Jun 11, 2025
10
Port muy bueno con ciertos añadidos por primera vez como la traducción al castellano. El juego va muy fluido y se ve estupendamente.
Feb 17, 2026
9
лучшее предложение для свитч 2 в 2025г.
идеальная первая игра для ознакомления со вселенной якудза
Jun 24, 2025
4
Good game, bad directors cut. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Aug 4, 2025
3
Game is good, but key card is absolutely horrific. You wait for the download, you have to insert the card to play, takes up space... Nope. First and last time that I buy this nonsense key cards. Its not even 64 gig it could fit in the proper card. I can't recommend this... Sega you failed us all.
Dec 16, 2025
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Заголовок: КИРИЮ, ТЫ СТАРИК, И ЭТА ИГРА ТОЖЕ! (0/10) Автор: Дракон-Ненавистник Платформа: PC (и нахрена я это купил?) Рецензия:Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut? Вы серьезно? Это САМАЯ ПЕРЕОЦЕНЕННАЯ, УТОМИТЕЛЬНАЯ И БЕССМЫСЛЕННАЯ ДВУХМЕРНАЯ МЕШАНИНА, которую мне приходилось терпеть в этом году! Я повелся на этот ваш “культовый статус”. Культовый статус чего? Культовый статус СКУКИ? Культовый статус ТОЛПЫ АНИМЕШНЫХ КЛИШЕ, завернутых в убогую графику, которая выглядит так, будто ее портировали с PS3, а потом забыли оптимизировать?БОЕВКА? Это не “боевка”, это мучительная каша из бессмысленных стилей. Я трачу больше времени на переключение между этими “стилями”, чем на то, чтобы реально кого-то нокаутировать. Хватит уже заставлять меня танцевать с гопниками в переулках! Где РЕАЛЬНОЕ насилие? Это просто балет для пенсионеров! И эти QTE? Я хочу играть в игру, а не смотреть кино, в котором меня заставляют СРОЧНО нажать кнопку “Y”, иначе я “недостаточно вовлечен” в эту убогую драму! СЮЖЕТ? Ох, Кирию. Бедняжка Кирию. Снова пытаются продать нам историю о “чести” и “дружбе” в мире якудза, который выглядит так, будто его писал подросток, который прочитал три манги. Это МЕДЛЕННО. Это затянуто. Я сижу и жду, когда же они наконец перейдут к делу, но вместо этого меня заваливают часами СКУЧНЕЙШИХ диалогов, где все говорят слишком серьезным тоном о каких-то мутных земельных спорах! МИНИ-ИГРЫ? Это просто издевательство. Караоке? Я хочу БИТЬ ЛЮДЕЙ, а не слушать, как эти пиксельные болванчики фальшивят! Кабере-клуб? Я купил игру про ЯКУДЗА, а не про управление стриптиз-клубом! Это просто отвлекающий, бессмысленный фарс, созданный, чтобы растянуть хронометраж этой пустой оболочки. Director’s Cut? Что они там “отредактировали”? Заставили меня ждать еще дольше, пока загрузятся текстуры, которые до сих пор выглядят, как пластилин? Это не улучшение, это ПЫТКА. Вердикт: Если вы любите медленные, перегруженные катсценами игры с боевой системой, которая раздражает больше, чем радует, и сюжетом, который можно пересказать в одном предложении, то Yakuza 0 — ваш выбор. Для всех остальных — это пустая трата времени, денег и нервных клеток. 1/10. И то, один балл за возможность хотя бы выключить это и пойти играть в настоящую игру. НЕ СОВЕТУЮ. И ВАМ СТЫДНО, ЧТО ВЫ ЕЕ ХВАЛИТЕ.
SummaryFight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka entertainment districts as yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and cabaret club manager Goro Majima in an epic crime drama of intertwined fates that created legends.
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Jun 5, 2025
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