GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
Help me out here gaf, I'm going to pick up a 3D brawler, and I want the best around.
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Yakuza 0 or Sifu? Which is the better Playstation brawler?
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LegendOfKage
Member
They're very different games. Yakuza has way more story, and it'll be free with PS Plus Extra around the middle of this month, along with several other games in the series. I'd also start with Yakuza 1, because I think Yakuza 0 works better when you know the events that follow.
Sifu is good, but much harder (if you don't play on easy), way shorter, and way less story.
Sifu is good, but much harder (if you don't play on easy), way shorter, and way less story.
HAYA8U5A
Member
I prefer Yakuza but these couldn't be any more different so hard to compare or suggest one. If it is specifically the brawling aspect you are looking for then Sifu is more about the brawling while it is just an element of Yakuza games and arguably one of the weakest elements of those.
dreamcastluvr
Member
Even thought they both fall under the "brawler" category, they are very different experiences. Sifu is a short burst of non-stop action, while Yakuza 0 (along with the rest of the series) is a long story sprinkled with brawling sequences and mini-games. Play Sifu first, then move on to Yakuza!
64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
i have SO many hours in yakuza 0, that game is gold to me
that being said, Sifu looks good (although i hate that camera angle)
I like difficult games, maybe i'll get it when it actually comes to steam
that being said, Sifu looks good (although i hate that camera angle)
I like difficult games, maybe i'll get it when it actually comes to steam
Hugare
Member
I loved Yakuza 0, but not because of the combat system. Play it for the story.
It's good enough, but not satisfying or complex enough to support 40+ hours of gameplay.
You have different fighting styles to choose and keep things varied, but you'll probably stick to one or two. Punching feels good but you cant deflect or dodge mid-punch, so fighting becomes slow and not very fluid imo.
Sifu gameplay wise is way better than Yakuza 0. And it helps that its a very short game, so it doesnt overstay its welcome.
It's good enough, but not satisfying or complex enough to support 40+ hours of gameplay.
You have different fighting styles to choose and keep things varied, but you'll probably stick to one or two. Punching feels good but you cant deflect or dodge mid-punch, so fighting becomes slow and not very fluid imo.
Sifu gameplay wise is way better than Yakuza 0. And it helps that its a very short game, so it doesnt overstay its welcome.
Beer Baelly
Al Pachinko, Konami President
Zero because its on Game Pass
nowhat
Member
I'd argue it's the other way around - had I not played Zero first, the events in Kiwami/1 (which I think is the weakest entry in the series by far) would have been even more meaningless.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Sifu is the better technical brawler, but it’s execution is flawed. Yakuza is more arcade style fun that you’re more likely to finish.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Horrible advice.
No.
Pretty much this.
(Although I'd disagree about Kiwami 1 being the weakest entry, it's got some really good things going for it.)
InfiniteCombo
Banned
If they go back to melee combat, sure.
The current turn-based direction is *chef's kiss* though. A real breath of fresh air for the series.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
Yakuza is the better Japanese Tourism Simulator. The fighting is just casual. The game is long and full of content, some goofy, some serious.
Sifu is the best 3D brawler combat system ever made, but it's buried in a short roguelike.
Sifu is the best 3D brawler combat system ever made, but it's buried in a short roguelike.
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Ezquimacore
Banned
Buy Yakuza, sifu gets repetitive and annoying while Yakuza is a beautiful experience. Although on PC is fantastic with all the mods.
Fbh
Member
They are waaaay different.
Sifu has the better combat but it's pretty light on content (5 short-ish levels) and has more of a roguelite design focused on replaying those 5 levels over and over as you unlock new skills and try to die as little as possible.
Yakuza is basically more of an RPG, it's way more story focused and also puts a lot of emphasis on exploring the various locations, completing sidequests, doing side activites and mini games, etc. The combat is fun but less technical and unless you use some house rules it's also really easy even on the hardest difficulty.
I enjoyed Sifu but as a whole package I definitely liked Yakuza 0 more. If you decide to play it and want to get more from the combat I recommend not using healing items during boss battles, that way you can't just button mash your way through everything and actually have to start learning enemy patterns and getting into the more technical aspects of the combat system.
Sifu has the better combat but it's pretty light on content (5 short-ish levels) and has more of a roguelite design focused on replaying those 5 levels over and over as you unlock new skills and try to die as little as possible.
Yakuza is basically more of an RPG, it's way more story focused and also puts a lot of emphasis on exploring the various locations, completing sidequests, doing side activites and mini games, etc. The combat is fun but less technical and unless you use some house rules it's also really easy even on the hardest difficulty.
I enjoyed Sifu but as a whole package I definitely liked Yakuza 0 more. If you decide to play it and want to get more from the combat I recommend not using healing items during boss battles, that way you can't just button mash your way through everything and actually have to start learning enemy patterns and getting into the more technical aspects of the combat system.
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Mozzarella
Member
I was very disappointed with my gaming experience in Yakuza 0 and i have not played Sifu, but im going to vote Sifu by default because based on the clips i saw and word from friends it appears to be the better combat mechanics game, so as a brawler its probably better.
I dont know but i feel Yakuza 0 is kinda overrated, so Sifu by default is my vote lol.
I dont know but i feel Yakuza 0 is kinda overrated, so Sifu by default is my vote lol.
Shifty
Member
Do you want ruthless pursuit of mastery over an uncompromising set of mechanics, or a long-form high quality crime drama underpinned by the zaniest over-the-top punching of dudes that money can buy?
I'd probably go with Yakuza 0 if i had to pick. Sifu is excellent mechanically, but roguelites aren't my bag, and Yakuza packs in a lot more bang for your buck while still having great combat.
I'd probably go with Yakuza 0 if i had to pick. Sifu is excellent mechanically, but roguelites aren't my bag, and Yakuza packs in a lot more bang for your buck while still having great combat.
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Captain Toad
Banned
Captain Toad
Banned
lovetalkgames
Banned
You can’t have a PlayStation and not play Yakuza.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
The battle I've always wanted to see:
Captain Toad
Banned
That's CAPTAIN Toad to you.The battle I've always wanted to see:
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Captain Toad is too OP, have to nerf him by making him regular Toad, otherwise Bowser has no chance.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
I would challenge this. Just like you, Yakuza 0 is one of my favorite games of all time.
But prior to playing it, I didn't have that much interest in the series. A buddy IRL heaped praise on Yakuza 0, and I went in somewhat blind.
7 games and dozens of hours later, it's one of my favorite series of all time. But it did take that leap of faith going into 0.
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
I don't mind as long as the challenge is fair and not cheap or clunky
It's all in the wrist
Member
Totally different games.
The answer is Yakuza 0, though. After I played that, I beat the rest of the series.
The answer is Yakuza 0, though. After I played that, I beat the rest of the series.
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InfiniteCombo
Banned
Sweet so you like difficult games like I do.
Ok you don't like most NES games then
ReBurn
Gold Member
There's nothing cheap about Sifu. It's actually a great game and I like it a lot. I just suck at itI don't mind as long as the challenge is fair and not cheap or clunky
it's a very technical game. Fighting multiple enemies at once and you have to time your moves just right or they punish you. If that's what you like you should enjoy it.