Do Kiryu and Majima Share Completion Points (CP) in Yakuza 0?
The short answer is no, Kiryu and Majima do not directly share Completion Points (CP) in Yakuza 0. While many aspects of the game are intertwined between these two iconic characters, CP progression is separate. This means that each character earns their own CP by completing specific challenges. This article dives deep into this system and addresses 15 frequently asked questions related to CP, characters, and the broader mechanics of Yakuza 0.
Understanding Completion Points in Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 features a robust completion list, a checklist of activities and challenges that players can complete throughout the game. These can range from eating every item on a restaurant menu to completing specific mini-games, engaging in sub-stories, or achieving certain battle milestones. Upon completing these objectives, players are rewarded with Completion Points (CP).
Importantly, these CP are specific to the character you are currently playing as, either Kazuma Kiryu or Goro Majima. This distinction is crucial because while some objectives can overlap (e.g., both Kiryu and Majima will likely eat at the same restaurants), the CP reward for doing so is applied individually. There is no sharing or transfer of CP between them.
Why Separate CP Systems?
The rationale behind the separate CP systems is to encourage players to engage fully with both characters’ gameplay loops and activities. Because Kiryu and Majima have their own unique fighting styles, businesses, and subplots, their progression through the CP list is designed to reflect those individual experiences. This adds a significant layer of replayability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the CP system and the relationship between Kiryu and Majima in Yakuza 0:
1. How Do I Earn CP?
CP is earned by completing entries on the in-game Completion List. This includes activities like:
- Eating at every restaurant
- Completing all mini-games
- Finishing substories
- Unlocking Heat Actions
- Reaching certain fighting goals
2. Is the Completion List Shared?
Yes and no. The items on the list are shared. Meaning both characters share the same overall list, so when you unlock an item, both characters gain the ability to buy said item in shops. But, the progress and completion of said list are NOT shared between characters except for the items you can buy.
3. Does Money Transfer Between Kiryu and Majima?
Yes, money can be transferred between Kiryu and Majima using the Investment Fund system. This function becomes available after reaching a specific point in the story, around chapters 6 or 7, after you’re introduced to “Mr. Moneybags.”
4. Do Kiryu and Majima Share Inventory?
While items are added to each character’s inventory separately. As in, when you buy a new piece of armor for Kiryu, Majima will not have it automatically, unless you specifically buy it for him as well. However, at a point in the game, it is also possible to trade Items between Kiryu and Majima.
5. Can I 100% Yakuza 0 After the Story?
Absolutely. Like most open-world games, Yakuza 0’s completion doesn’t end with the main storyline. You can continue playing after the credits roll to complete the remaining challenges on the Completion List, aiming for a true 100% completion.
6. Who is Stronger, Kiryu or Majima?
In a technical sense, Kiryu is often portrayed as stronger than Majima within the story. Even when playing as Majima against Kiryu, Kiryu will typically come out on top. This is further reinforced in other Yakuza titles where Kiryu consistently defeats a more “serious” Majima.
7. Why is Majima Obsessed with Kiryu?
In Yakuza 0, Majima’s obsession stems from Kiryu’s refusal to fight him seriously. Majima, in his warped perspective, interprets this avoidance as a challenge. He therefore constantly ambushes and provokes Kiryu hoping for a real showdown.
8. Is Kiryu a Virgin in Yakuza 0?
The game itself is ambiguous on this issue, as Kiryu has a number of “hook-ups” in the story. However, Yakuza series producer and Kiryu’s voice actor have publicly said that in their opinion, Kiryu is a virgin.
9. Is Majima a Virgin?
No, Majima is not a virgin according to the game’s narrative. This is in contrast to Kiryu’s ambiguous status.
10. Who betrayed Kiryu?
Reina, a bar owner and informant, is revealed to have betrayed Kiryu by acting as a mole for Nishiki. She was in love with Nishiki and gave him crucial information, but then tried to kill Kiryu herself due to remorse before getting murdered by Nishiki’s men.
11. Has Majima ever beaten Kiryu?
Yes, Majima has beaten Kiryu in the series, particularly in the Yakuza timeline. There is a point in Yakuza 0 in which Majima defeats Kiryu after he was released from prison. Even if the player defeats him, he is still the one panting afterwards while Majima doesn’t break a sweat. This victory is often framed as a non-decisive win.
12. Does Majima know Kiryu is alive in later games?
Yes, Majima is one of the select few that is aware of Kiryu’s continued survival in later games. He is among Kiryu’s closest comrades to know this secret, along with Daigo and Saejima.
13. Who is Majima’s sworn brother?
Taiga Saejima is Goro Majima’s sworn brother, and he is also depicted as being as strong as Kiryu.
14. What is the easiest way to get CP?
A straightforward way to earn CP is to visit all the eateries in the game and order everything on their menu. While simple, this can be costly and difficult early in the game when health regeneration via food is vital.
15. Who owns the Empty Lot in Yakuza 0?
The owner of the Empty Lot is Makoto Makimura, Tachibana’s estranged sister. She inherited the land from their grandfather and is residing in Sotenbori, Osaka.
Conclusion
While Kiryu and Majima are inextricably linked within the narrative of Yakuza 0, their CP progress is intentionally separate. This forces players to fully engage with both characters and their individual storylines and challenges. By understanding this distinction, you can better approach the game’s 100% completion goal and appreciate the unique experiences offered by Kiryu and Majima. With a complex system and unique design, Yakuza 0 gives its players a rich and rewarding experience.