Yakuza TV Series Is Out and Its Getting Mixed Opinions. It's Better to Play Games Instead, Here’s How to Do It in Order
The Yakuza TV series is now available to watch on Prime Video. With mixed reviews coming in, it might be a good idea to explore the Yakuza games and find out how to play them in chronological order.
Three episodes of the Yakuza TV series are now available to watch on Prime Video. With the show's release came some reviews, and we have to say they are pretty mixed. The games that inspired the series have dedicated fans who are always eager to revisit their favorite moments. On the flip side, there are those who want to dive into the Yakuza series but aren’t sure where to start. If that sounds like you, we’re here to help you figure out the best order to play the Yakuza games. But first, let’s take a look at some of the opinions about the TV series that are already available online.
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Opinions about Yakuza TV series
On Rotten Tomatoes, the Yakuza TV series has an average score of 67% from critics. A deeper look at specific reviews reveals that the reception has been quite mixed. Reviewers note that the show diverges from the games, which might not sit well with all fans. Some critics also argue that the series jumps too quickly from one scene to another, making it difficult for viewers to follow the plot and connect with the characters. Below, we present a list of reviews and scores available online.
- Slant Magazine – 63/100
- Paste Magazine – 5/10
- IGN – 4/10
- Looper – 4/10
- LeisureByte.com – 3.5/5
- Discussing Film – 3.5/5
- But Why Tho? A Geek Community
- Toisto.net – 4/5
How to play Yakuza games in order
Well, since the TV series didn't quite work out, I recommend playing the games or revisiting them if you haven’t already. Below, we’ve listed every game in the Yakuza series in chronological order. As you can see, there are many Yakuza parts to choose from. In fact, there are so many that it can be hard and confusing for new players to get started. However, we believe the best way to dive in is with Yakuza 0.
