Yakuza 0
LumiScore
Growth
45/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature themes and violence in Yakuza 0. It is recommended for older teens and adults. Discussing the game's portrayal of organized crime and its impact on individuals and society can be a valuable conversation.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
While there are female characters, they rarely interact with each other, and their conversations often revolve around male characters or their roles in the male-dominated mafia world.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the strategic choices they make in combat and quests, and discuss the complex moral dilemmas presented in the story to encourage critical thinking. This can be an opportunity to explore themes of loyalty, justice, and consequence.
What your child develops
Yakuza 0 helps develop strategic thinking through its combat and quest choices. Players also engage with complex narratives that foster critical thinking and understanding of different perspectives. The game's world offers opportunities for exploration and problem-solving.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Sega for Microsoft and PlayStation in 2015. ###Plot The game takes place in 1988 in Tokyo.