Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3
Yakuza 0
Reviewed: 14 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One
SEGA · 2015
Ludograph rating
B
Good
58 /100
Yakuza 0 is an action RPG that builds strategic thinking and reading comprehension through its complex narrative, but contains mature themes.
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
16
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.37 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Yakuza 0 offers a rich narrative experience with complex characters and a compelling storyline, promoting critical thinking and reading comprehension. Strategic combat and resource management encourage problem-solving and adaptive thinking. The open-world setting allows for exploration and engagement with diverse side activities.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
The game contains mature content including strong violence, sexual themes, and coarse language, which may not be suitable for younger players. While there are no direct monetization mechanics, the themes of crime and a challenging environment could be intense for some players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.