Yakuza Games In Order: Release Date, In Chronological Order & Ranked

Yakuza Games In Order: Release Date, In Chronological Order & Ranked There's never been a better time to play Yakuza games. The series made its Western debut in 2006 and was previously exclusive to Sony platforms for several years. However, that has all changed recently, as Yakuza's unique brand of action-adventure is now available on a multitude of platforms, including Steam and Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. Yakuza games revolve around steel protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, whom you follow on a journey into the heart of Japan's wretched underworld. You'll experience the life of a hard-nosed Yakuza, though there's plenty to do (and people to shake), it's not all work and it's not all play. There is a staggering number of recreational activities on offer, from singing karaoke to dining in restaurants to playing Sega classics in the arcades; you'll even end up running a cabaret club. Combat is a mainstay, unsurprisingly in a world where disputes are often resolved violently. You'll be battling all manner of shady lows, delivering devastating combos and overwhelming heat moves that will have even the toughest player going up a notch. Yakuza is certainly a mature series at heart, but it can also be downright hilarious.. It's amazing how he manages to find such a fine balance between being absolutely brutal and totally insane. It also makes definition difficult. Yakuza is often called the "Japanese Grand Theft Auto," but that doesn't do it justice. It's a hodgepodge of so many different systems and mechanics, from RPG progression to rhythm-based minigames, and it's much more story-driven than Rockstar GTA. It also blends everything together so beautifully that it really does feel like there's nothing quite like it. With Yakuza: Like a Dragon on the horizon, which will be the seventh main entry in the series, We'll show you how to play Yakuza games in order, how they rank with reviews, and a list of all Yakuza games released to date.. Ready to show your dedication? It's time to wander the streets of Kamurocho and discover what it means to be a Yakuza.

How to Play Yakuza Games in Order: Chronological Order

Yakuza Kiwami system requirements (Image credit: SEGA) Even if you know Sega's long series, the Yakuza timeline can be a bit confusing. To play the games in chronological order, you will have to start with Yakuza 0, where a fresh young Kazuma Kiryu begins to make his mark. Then there's Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 (great remakes of Yakuza and Yakuza 2), and then, well, it's pretty clear from there. Here's how to play them all in chronological order:

How to Play Yakuza Games in Order: Release Date and Platform

Yakuza 0 (Image credit: SEGA) Do you want to play Yakuza games in order of release? Well you'll have to dust off your old PlayStation 2 to play the first game in all its glory in standard definition. However, we don't recommend it because you can play Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, which are modern highlights of the first two games. This should also save you a trip to the attic.

Yakuza games for Xbox Game Pass for console and PC: more to come in 2020

Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Image credit: SEGA) Get Xbox Game Pass today   One of the biggest surprises at Microsoft's X019 event was the announcement of the definitive arrival of the Yakuza series on Xbox., more importantly, Xbox Game Pass. If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, these are the games you can download right now.

Top Ranked Yakuza Games

Analysis: Yakuza 2 for PS2 tastes like Next-Gen (Image credit: SEGA) While reviews of any game are completely subjective, we have listed the best Yakuza games based on their Metacritic rating. We highly recommend playing Yakuza 0 first if you're new to the series, as it's the most comprehensive version of the game and a great introduction to the quirky series. It is also the highest rated game among critics, along with Yakuza Kiwami 2. Enter the world of Yakuza  

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