Yakuza 5 Remastered

Third-person crime brawler spanning five protagonists and Japanese cities

RGG Studio · Published by SEGA · Released Jan 28, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 7,412
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 53 in 30 days
Playing now: 133; peak 24h 145
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 5 years ago; Mar 26, 2021

What is Yakuza 5 Remastered?

A single-player, third-person action-adventure and beat 'em up set across five Japanese cities. You control five protagonists, explore open city areas, fight street battles, and take part in activities including taxi driving, hunting, and rhythm-based idol performances as Kazuma Kiryu is pulled back into a conflict among yakuza groups.

For you if...

+you want varied side activities alongside street combat
+you enjoy long stories with multiple playable protagonists
+you like crime drama mixed with comedy

Not for you if...

−you prefer short, tightly focused campaigns
−you dislike frequent street fights and forced minigames
−you want a straightforward story with few plot twists

What players say

89% of 7,412 reviews are positive · 77% of 53 in the last 30 days

Players praise the range of side activities, combat, and cast. Common complaints call the campaign bloated and convoluted, with forced minigames, frequent street encounters, and uneven character chapters. Some recent players also report persistent crashes at startup.

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Yakuza 5 Remastered system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD FX-4350
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 32.5 GB available space
Notes: Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.