Review

Yakuza 5 – reviews and rating

Yakuza 5 has a rating of 90% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on December 6, 2012 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

Updated Dec 10, 2015

What critics praise

„It may have taken a number of years to get here, but Yakuza 5 was worth the wait. It’s not only the most robust and well-executed game in the series, it’s also one of the best games of last generation.“

4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Dec 6, 2012
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3
Genres: Adventure, Action
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

PlayStation Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Yakuza 5?

Yakuza 5 has a rating of 90% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Yakuza 5 released?

Yakuza 5 was released on December 6, 2012.

What platforms is Yakuza 5 available on?

Yakuza 5 is available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Is Yakuza 5 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 90%, Yakuza 5 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#15 of 591 games released in 2012 better than 95 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Our average1 reviews 90%
Players (RAWG)65 votes 87%

How players rate it

Exceptional 53 %
Recommended 39 %
Meh 3 %
Skip 5 %

65 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5

HardcoreGamer Dec 10, 2015

It may have taken a number of years to get here, but Yakuza 5 was worth the wait. It’s not only the most robust and well-executed game in the series, it’s also one of the best games of last generation. It’s the perfect swansong for the PS3 and should be played by anyone with even a passing interest in open-world, action, fighting, role-playing, story-driven games or, well, just games in general. It...