If Yakuza Zero Doesn't Come West, We'll Cry Manly Tears

Kamurocho calling

by Robert Ramsey Fri 16th Jan 2015

If you're a regular Push Square reader, then you'll know that we're massive fans of the Yakuza franchise. A drama-filled series that plays a lot like an action RPG, the games explore stories that are entwined in the underbelly of one of Japan's seediest fictional districts.

Yakuza Zero is the latest instalment, and after watching its newest seven minute trailer, we're lusting after a Western release more than ever. Following a younger Kazuma Kiryu and Majima Goro as they go about making some cash in 1988, the title's story looks like an absolute blast, and that's not just because we get to see about half of its cutscenes in the video that we've embedded.

Are you desperate to return to the neon streets of Kamurocho? Get eyed by a thug in the comments section below.

[source gematsu.com]

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shonenjump86
Fri 16th Jan 2015

I'm glad Yakuza 5 is coming to the west. Now if Sega can just release the 1&2 collection as well.

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LAdrew87
Fri 16th Jan 2015

So so happy that this series is still going strong like it is. 10 years now since the original was released for the ps2. I've played every one that's come to the west thus far including dead souls lol which was interesting and funny anyway. Was so happy to hear about 5 getting a western release finally, and hopefully it will get enough support for us to see Zero come to the states as well because it looks amazing! Now if only shenmue 3 could get the same recognition......

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LAdrew87
Fri 16th Jan 2015

@shonenjump86 I agree it would be nice to see 1&2 HD collection come to the states. What I love and respect about yakuza though is how every game so far gives you the option to "reminisce" about the events that happened in all games that have come before it making sure even new players can understand it's deep plot from the beginning. When it comes to fan service, in my opinion, yakuza has no equal.