Yakuza 5

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2015
Yakuza 5 Image
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 236 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: The legendary dragon returns to the criminal underworld of Yakuza. Kazuma Kiryu, once known as the Dragon of Dojima, was living a quiet life as a taxi driver in Hakata after severing all his ties with the underworld. However, at the dawn of the bloody war between the Tojo Clan and the OmiThe legendary dragon returns to the criminal underworld of Yakuza. Kazuma Kiryu, once known as the Dragon of Dojima, was living a quiet life as a taxi driver in Hakata after severing all his ties with the underworld. However, at the dawn of the bloody war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance, Kazuma is forced to accept his inescapable fate and returns to a life filled with crime and violence to protect his loved ones. Yakuza 5 continues the epic story of Kazuma Kiryu and 4 other protagonists, Haruka Sawamura, Taiga Saejima, Tatsuo Shinada and Shun Akiyama. The saga plays out across 5 major Japanese cities - Tokyo, Osaka, Hakata, Nagoya and Sapporo. Yakuza 5 also features “Another Drama” which is a series of extensive sub-plots that focus on each protagonist. The battle system and customization system have been enhanced from Yakuza 4 and various mini-games are available in the well-known locales from the series including infamous night clubs and popular CLUB SEGA locations.… Expand

Trailer

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Yakuza 5: Developer Interview - Welcome to the World of Yakuza 5

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Dec 24, 2015
    100
    As playgrounds for the adults, the wealthy, and the risk takers, they are full of excitement and a little bit of danger, and so filled with exotic sights and sounds that I could almost smell the food vendors or rain on the asphalt after a storm; that’s how effective this game is at bringing me back to Japan for just a little while.
  2. Meristation
    Dec 11, 2015
    90
    Yakuza 5 is the best entry to the franchise so far. It offers more of the same, so it’ll please fans of the saga with its improvements in every aspect, but won’t win new fans among those who have tried previous titles and didn't like them. The amount of content packed in the game is impressive, and the detail put in the cities recreations is astonishing.
  3. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2016
    90
    It’s a shame that such an amazing game is trapped inside PS3 and therefore is condemned to frequent technical issues caused by the lack of power and will never gain the popularity it deserves. [02/2016, p.46]
    All this publication's reviews
  4. GameTrailers
    Dec 16, 2015
    85
    Yakuza 5 looks fantastic... Delivers one of the best stories in the franchise.
    All this publication's reviews
  5. Game Over Online
    Jan 12, 2016
    80
    If you like your kung-fu and melodrama mixed together and brought to a rolling boil like a nabeyaki udon, download yourself a copy right away.
  6. Push Square
    Dec 17, 2015
    80
    Yakuza 5 may no longer be dressed for the part, but like any respectable gangster, it has a good heart beating beneath its unkempt exterior. It's a fitting analogy for a game that's ultimately all about aging, so while time may have been tough on Kiryu and crew, this dense and occasionally oddball adventure still has plenty of strong stories to tell.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 10, 2015
    70
    Still gaming’s most realistic crime drama, as well as being the natural heir to both Shenmue and Streets Of Rage – even if this entry shows little real innovation.

See all 34 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Bansai
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Messiah in a digital form. A game that can be serious at times, and sometimes totally corny in a GOOD way. Great story, even betterMessiah in a digital form. A game that can be serious at times, and sometimes totally corny in a GOOD way. Great story, even better characters, tight gameplay, simply said, must have!… Expand
  2. Mousa341
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    (93 + 90 +90 +80 + 70 + 90) / 6 = 85.5 !!!!! Not 82 Please Metacritic Come On!!! that's not fair!!!!!
    Please Check your Average System!!!!    (93 + 90 +90 +80 + 70 + 90) / 6 = 85.5 !!!!! Not 82 Please Metacritic Come On!!! that's not fair!!!!!
    Please Check your Average System!!!!
    this Game deserve at least 9 , One of the Best Games in PS3 history    … Expand
  4. nahkmiyan
    May 1, 2019
    10
    no words to desribe how good this game is. just play it and it'll pull you in. you will be amazed at the detail put into it.
  5. TheMythrilMyth
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Yakuza 5 is a huge improvement than from earlier Yakuza games. The combat is as tight as it's ever been and has added new features. The newYakuza 5 is a huge improvement than from earlier Yakuza games. The combat is as tight as it's ever been and has added new features. The new engine is awesome and the story is deep, heartfelt and most of all, fantastic! There's so much content that it's called "The game that keeps on giving". Truly worthy of best PS3 game of 2015.… Expand
  6. s1nk0
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Probably the best Yakuza game to date. I've played pretty much all of them and Yakuza 5 is the most fun I've had. Great fun mini-gamesProbably the best Yakuza game to date. I've played pretty much all of them and Yakuza 5 is the most fun I've had. Great fun mini-games including an actual, playable arcade with some actual Sega games, better combat system, surprisingly compelling side quests and memorable characters. I'm still only in Chapter 1 but so far I'm enjoying the game so much, glad it finally made state side.

    The only downside is it's only on the PS3. I can understand the aging graphics because it was released back in 2012, but this only makes me want an HD re-release on the PS4 more.

    But overall, great entry to the Yakuza franchise and definitely a must play if you're a fan! Can't wait for Yakuza 0!!    … Expand
  7. eyelidsz
    May 22, 2017
    9
    The Yakuza team knows how to create intriguing games, and Yakuza 5 is no exception. Y5 features 5 playable characters, each crafted with aThe Yakuza team knows how to create intriguing games, and Yakuza 5 is no exception. Y5 features 5 playable characters, each crafted with a unique personality and plotline. The story isn't my favorite in the series, but the presentation is once again superb. There is no lack of intensity, suspense, drama, or humor. Optional mini-games and side stories are available as well. Yakuza 5 is an overall great experience.… Expand
  8. VicMiyamoto
    Jun 4, 2019
    7
    My less favorite Yakuza game. It has a great gameplay and great soundtrack, but the history feels weird and having a lot of characters doesn'tMy less favorite Yakuza game. It has a great gameplay and great soundtrack, but the history feels weird and having a lot of characters doesn't help too much like in 4, you got plenty of cities, but some of them almost nothing to do, the history lost sight of what created and the end didn't explained very well. Still, a very fun game to play.… Expand

See all 34 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PS3 Game of 2015
1
#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2015
2
#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2015