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Chapter 1: Bound By Oath
Yakuza 0

Chapter 1: Bound By Oath

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Yakuza 0's Chapter 1: Bound By Oath. Learn combat basics, style upgrades, and key story progression points.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Yakuza 0's Chapter 1: Bound By Oath. Learn combat basics, style upgrades, and key story progression points.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin the game by selecting your difficulty.
  2. 2
    After a cutscene, you gain control of Kazuma Kiryu in an alley. Head north along the main road.
  3. 3
    Enter an alley to encounter punks shaking down a youth. Engage them in combat and follow the tutorial prompts for basic combat, including the rush combo, finishing blow, and grabs.
  4. 4
    After the fight, Akira Nishikiyama will appear. Follow him by holding the indicated button.
  5. 5
    You'll encounter another fight. Follow the tutorials to learn about using Heat Actions and environmental weapons against the two drunks.
  6. 6
    Meet an old foreigner who introduces the concept of spending money to upgrade abilities.
  7. 7
    When you access the Brawler Style upgrade tree, purchase the 'Phoenix Spirit' upgrade for 30,000 yen, as it's the cheapest available.
  8. 8
    Continue following Nishiki to a karaoke bar. Sing any song to progress.
  9. 9
    After karaoke, follow Nishiki to a ramen shop. The scene transitions to the next morning.
  10. 10
    You'll learn about a developing situation and be instructed to call into the office. Use a nearby pay phone to receive orders to report to the Dojima Family HQ.
  11. 11
    Head south along the marked path and use a taxi to reach the HQ.
  12. 12
    After a scene at the Dojima Family HQ, you'll return to Kamurocho. You'll meet the old foreigner again, who introduces the Rush Style.
  13. 13
    Test the Rush Style on a provided opponent. Note its speed but lower damage, requiring stuns for effective takedowns. Rush Style is now added to your Abilities with its own skill tree.
  14. 14
    You now have free rein to explore Kamurocho. It's recommended to buy energy drinks from convenience stores or drug stores like Kotobuki Drugs.
  15. 15
    To continue the story, proceed to the building across the street from Kotobuki Drugs, marked on your map.
  16. 16
    Near the door, press the Confirm button to prepare for a series of battles. This indicates a longer battle area where healing and saving are not possible.
  17. 17
    Enter the building. You will face three enemies on the ground floor, then use the elevator to face four more outside the office.
  18. 18
    After this fight, you'll receive a pager call from an unknown number. Head to a pay phone to answer it.
  19. 19
    You'll be directed to the Kazama Family Office on Tenkaichi Street. Speak with Nishiki and Osamu Kashiwagi.
  20. 20
    Head south to Nishiki's car. It's advisable to stock up on healing items before proceeding.
  21. 21
    You will engage in a fight at the Dojima Office. Face approximately ten enemies in the first wave.
  22. 22
    Exit the office and grab the energy drink located just outside the door.
  23. 23
    Follow the map markers to a door. A quick-time event will occur against Yoneda.
  24. 24
    Continue through rooms and hallways, facing more enemies. A large man blocking the way with a sofa can be defeated quickly using a Heat Action in Heat Mode, or slowly with Rush Style attacks when he's vulnerable.
  25. 25
    Eventually, you'll reach stairs. At the top, the door is blocked, so you'll jump through a window into a bathroom.
  26. 26
    Defeat all enemies in the bathroom, and Yoneda will appear again.
Tips
  • You can pause and skip cutscenes by pressing the Pause and Confirm buttons, respectively.
  • When prompted to prepare before entering a battle area, ensure you have sufficient health and healing items.
  • Healing items are very affordable early on due to the amount of money you'll acquire. Don't hesitate to buy plenty.
  • The 'Phoenix Spirit' upgrade for Brawler Style is the cheapest available and a good early investment.
  • When facing the large man blocking the path with a sofa, use a Heat Action in Heat Mode for a quick takedown. If Heat is low, use Rush Style's speed to wear him down when he's recovering from attacks.
  • Access to Brawler Style upgrades.
  • Introduction to Rush Style and its upgrade tree.
  • Progression through the main story of Yakuza 0.

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