A crime drama across Tokyo and Osaka
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut is the definitive edition of the prequel to the Yakuza series. You play as yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and cabaret club manager Goro Majima, whose intertwined fates drive an epic crime drama set in 1988. The story moves through the neon-lit entertainment districts of Tokyo and Osaka, where decadence and danger sit side by side. Beyond the fighting, the city is full of distractions to pursue, from discos and darts to classic SEGA arcades and cabaret clubs. The Director's Cut adds never-before-seen cutscenes that give deeper insight into key incidents and character backstories.
Fighting and playing together
Combat is built around brawler action with easy-to-pick-up controls and a high skill ceiling. Kiryu and Majima each have three unique fighting styles that you can switch between on the fly, letting you crack skulls with fists, makeshift weapons and more. For playing with friends, the Red Light Raid online multiplayer mode lets you join forces and choose from 60 playable characters to take down hordes of enemies. The Steam features list includes Online Co-op for this mode.
Before you start
The store notes that Yakuza 0 and Yakuza 0 Director's Cut have differing specifications, and save data cannot carry over between them. If you already own the digital download version of Yakuza 0, you can get the digital download version of Yakuza 0 Director's Cut at a discounted price. The game carries tags including Singleplayer, Beat 'em up, JRPG, Open World, Story Rich, Comedy, Dark, Violent and Crime, so expect a mix of serious crime storytelling alongside lighter, funny moments.