Guide for Yakuza 0 - Pocket Circuit (2024)

Pocket Circuit

Pocket Circuit, one of my personal favorite minigames in this series. While the 'gameplay' aspect of this game is pretty minimal, the true excitement comes from the freedom and experimentation that comes from the hundreds of customizable parts you can use to build your perfect Pocket Circuit car. However, if experimentation is not your strong suit, you've come to the right place. Here, I will be giving you the builds you will need to finish this quest chain with minimal issue.

Pocket Circuit becomes available once you return to the city in Chapter 2, after returning to your apartment. It is located on the western edge of Shichif*cku Street, just next to the small park. While you can do everything at this time, it's highly recommended to wait until you are deep into Real Estate Royale in Chapter 5, so you will have the funds required with minimal time and grinding. Parts can mostly be purchased at the store inside of the Pocket Circuit arena, however, you will be required to go to the Ebisu Pawn Shop for the Killer Bee car and the black market guy unlocked from Substory 8 to get the High Torque Motor 2.0 motor part. Some parts can only be obtained from Dream Machines, however, they won't be used in this guide, so do not stress about relying on them to succeed. In order to complete the CP list you are required to purchase most of the Pocket Circuit parts, so be sure to buy every part you can each time you are notified about the store receiving new stock.

Pocket Circuit has two main story lines: the substories and the cup races. While they start separate, you will need to win every cup race in order to unlock the final substory race. The gameplay here is incredibly basic. will be your best friend here, as it speeds up the races. will use your turbo boost, but you will never have to use it with these builds. Avoid it, because you're more likely to fly off the track and lose rather than speed up the race. If you go too fast on the track, your car can start to lose traction and begin to fly off the track. In these situations, time will slow and the camera will zoom in to your car. You will be given the chance to tap to stabilize your car. Use this sparingly, as you only get so much meter to spend recovering. Only use what is necessary to regain control and continue the race. This shouldn't be too big of an issue, but if you keep flying off with these builds, either try again and be more conservative with your mashing or swap cars around for a slightly different build. Like I said, this shouldn't be necessary with these builds, but strange things do happen in Pocket Circuit sometimes.

Since half of the content here has already been covered in the substory page of this walkthrough, I will be reusing that info in the substory section of this guide for ease and cohesion.

NOTE: Bumper plates are only unlocked by purchasing the Killer Bee from Ebisu Pawn for ¥50 million. Purchase this as soon as you can, as it will be required from the rookies' race and Substory 38 and on. High Torque Motor 2.0 can only be purchased from the secret shop from Substory 8 for ¥10 million.

Cup Races

Finishing the King of Speed Cup will give you:

• The Dragon of Pocket Circuit

  Win all Pocket Circuit races.

  

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  Chapter 2 Substories - Yakuza 0 Walkthrough & GuidePocket Circuit - Yakuza 0 Walkthrough & GuideYakuza 0 Pocket Circuit best buildsBest Builds For Pocket Circuit Races in Yakuza 0 | GamerGoats

Substory Races

Substory 36 - I am Kazuma-Kun:

• Prerequisites - Reach 40% friendship with Pocket Circuit fighter

After winning races in Pocket Circuit, you will achieve 40% friendship with PC fighter. Enter the Pocket Circuit arena to find him being picked on by a boy. The boy will challenge you to a race. Make sure your car is equipped with:

Having the High Torque Motor 2.0 is necessary if you don't have it yet. It is purchased from the merchant you unlock by completing Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000. Replace it with the next best motor you have and you should still be able to win. Winning this race completes the substory as well as earning you the blue bolt decal.

Substory 37 - The Rocky Road of Romance:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 36 'I am Kazuma-Kun'

Return to the Pocket Circuit arena after completing Substory 36 to start another conversation. This time, a new boy will challenge you to a race. Make sure your car is equipped with:

Once again, it is possible to still win this without High Torque Motor 2.0 equipped, so replace it with your best if you don't have it. It is purchased from the merchant you unlock by completing Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000. Winning this race completes the substory.

Substory 38 - Gift of Love:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 37 'The Rocky Road of Romance'

While doable in Chapter 2, it might be much easier to return to this substory and complete it after obtaining more money through Real Estate Royale, as bumper plates are required to win this, and you can only obtain them by buying the Pocket Circuit car, Killer Bee, from Ebisu Pawn Shop for ¥50,000,000.

Return to the Pocket Circuit arena to be challenged by the girl who the boy you beat last time was trying to impress. This race is tough if you don't have the right parts. For the easiest win, use the following:

Winning the race completes this substory as well as earning you the DRAG-ON Pocket Circuit car and boost gears.

Substory 39 - Suspicion of Perversion:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 38 'Gift of Love'

While doable in Chapter 2, it might be much easier to return to this substory and complete it after obtaining more money through Real Estate Royale, as bumper plates are required to win this, and you can only obtain them by buying the Pocket Circuit car, Killer Bee, from Ebisu Pawn Shop for ¥50,000,000, as well as the High Torque Motor 2.0 which can be purchased from the merchant from Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000.

Return to the Pocket Circuit arena to be challenged by an adult who isn't too fond of your relationship with the girl from Substory 38. He will challenge you to a Pocket Circuit race, because any quarrel, legal or no, ethical or no, can be solved with mini-cart racing. Use the following:

Winning this race completes this substory.

Substory 40 - The Prodigious Racer:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 39 'Suspicion of Perversion'

While doable in Chapter 2, it might be much easier to return to this substory and complete it after obtaining more money through Real Estate Royale, as bumper plates are required to win this, and you can only obtain them by buying the Pocket Circuit car, Killer Bee, from Ebisu Pawn Shop for ¥50,000,000, as well as the High Torque Motor 2.0 which can be purchased from the merchant from Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000.

Return to the Pocket Circuit arena to be challenged by the 3rd ranked racer in all of Kamurocho. Use the following:

Winning this race completes this substory as well as earning you the sunshine decal.

Substory 41 - The Woman They Call Professor:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 40 'The Prodigious Racer'

While doable in Chapter 2, it might be much easier to return to this substory and complete it after obtaining more money through Real Estate Royale, as bumper plates are required to win this, and you can only obtain them by buying the Pocket Circuit car, Killer Bee, from Ebisu Pawn Shop for ¥50,000,000, as well as the High Torque Motor 2.0 which can be purchased from the merchant from Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000.

Go to the Earth Angel Bar in Champion District to start this substory. After the conversation, return to the Pocket Circuit arena to be challenged by the second ranked racer in all of Kamurocho. Use the following:

Winning this race completes this substory, as well as earning you the Cool Striker Pocket Circuit car and the heavy suspension part.

Substory 42 - The Greatest Glory:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 41 'The Woman They Call Professor'

While doable in Chapter 2, it might be much easier to return to this substory and complete it after obtaining more money through Real Estate Royale, as bumper plates are required to win this, and you can only obtain them by buying the Pocket Circuit car, Killer Bee, from Ebisu Pawn Shop for ¥50,000,000, as well as the High Torque Motor 2.0 which can be purchased from the merchant from Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000.

Return to the Pocket Circuit arena to be challenged by the first ranked racer in all of Kamurocho. Use the following:

Winning this race completes this substory, as well as earning you the dark purple decal.

Substory 43 - The Fighter's Crown:

• Prerequisites - Complete Substory 42 'The Greatest Glory', complete all Pocket Circuit tracks, reach 100% friendship with PC fighter

While doable in Chapter 2, it might be much easier to return to this substory and complete it after obtaining more money through Real Estate Royale, as bumper plates are required to win this, and you can only obtain them by buying the Pocket Circuit car, Killer Bee, from Ebisu Pawn Shop for ¥50,000,000, as well as the High Torque Motor 2.0 which can be purchased from the merchant from Substory 8 for ¥10,000,000.

Return to the Pocket Circuit arena to be challenged by Pocket Circuit fighter himself. Use the following:

Winning this race completes this substory.

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