| Yakuza 0 | |
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| Developer(s) | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Series | Yakuza |
| Release date(s) | JP March 12, 2015 |
| Release type | Multi-platform |
| Genre(s) | Action, Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| GameID(s) | BLJM61249 (IRD), BLAS50796, NPJB00684, NPHB00720 Demo NPJB90764, NPHB00719 |
| Internal resolution | 1024x768 |
| Quick links | Check Compatibility Open Issues Search Google Wikipedia Page |
Yakuza 0 is a prequel to the Yakuza series. The game takes place in Kamurocho and Sotenbori, fictionalized recreations of Tokyo's Kabukichō and Osaka's Dōtonbori areas respectively. The game is set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. The player controls series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and recurring character Goro Majima, alternating between the two at predetermined points during the story.
Players can freely walk around Kamurocho and Sotenbori, interacting with people they meet to trigger side-quests, battling enemies who attack them on the street, or playing one of several minigames, including fully playable versions of Sega arcade games such as Out Run, Super Hang-On, Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone. Completing certain objectives, such as eating every dish at a restaurant or reaching a target score in a minigame, will also grant the player special Completion Point currency; this CP can be spent at a shrine to receive additional bonuses, such as special items or character upgrades.
The story takes place in December 1988, where two unlikely figures from the Yakuza world, Kazuma Kiryu of the Kantō region and Goro Majima of the Kansai Region, have suddenly found themselves getting involved in the terrible events of the so-called "Empty Lot" dispute, which is the centerpiece of power struggle for all the dark organizations across Japan. In order to find out the truth behind such a power struggle, as well as maintain their own innocence and safety, they set out to investigate all the events surrounding the Empty Lot incident.
Configuration
Options that deviate from RPCS3's default settings and provide the best experience with this title are listed below.
CPU configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SPU block size | Mega | No improvement to performance but reduces the number of SPU cache objects. |
GPU configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framelimit | Auto | Use 60 instead if using Vblank to reach 60fps |
| ZCULL accuracy | Relaxed | Improves performance when paired with SPU MLAA patch. |
| Write color buffers | On | Optional. Reduces performance, but fixes visual issues when using Force CPU Blit |
Advanced configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep timers accuracy | As Host | Improves performance. |
| Vblank rate | 120 | Optional. Allows for 60fps gameplay, requires framelimiter set to 60 instead of Auto to fix menu gamespeed. Some minigames will be sped up. |
Debug configuration
This tab is hidden by default. For instructions on how to enable the Debug tab in the settings window, click here.
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Force CPU blit emulation | On | Optional. Improves upscaling quality and may improve performance. Requires Write Color Buffers and MLAA Patch to negate the visual issues. |
Recommended patches
Game patches are available through the RPCS3 Patch Manager. To enable them, right-click a game in RPCS3 then select "Manage Game Patches". Game Patches are created by RPCS3's community, and can alter how a game runs. More information can be found here.
| Recommendation | Patch name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Highly recommended patch | Disable SPU MLAA | Improves performance |
Known Issues
Random Crashing - Issue 4489
The game currently suffers from random crashing without any log output.
Special Notes
SPU MLAA removal patch
Thanks to Whatcookie, a SPU MLAA removal patch is available for this title. Do note, it won't work at 100% resolution scale, needs to be either above or below. No visual issues were found using the patch.
Partial English Translation
This game has a fan-made translation patch which can be found here.
Netplay testing
For the complete list of games tested with RPCN, please check the RPCN Compatibility List.
| Game Version | RPCS3 Version | Connects? | Create/Join lobbies? | Match with others? | Online features working? | Requires custom servers? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Untested | Untested | Untested | Untested | Untested |