Lost Judgment

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Summary

SEIZE THE TRUTH - December 2021, Tokyo district court. Akihiro Ehara stands accused of groping a woman on a crowded train. A bystander’s video footage of his attempt to flee the scene and subsequent apprehension is all over the news, and public outcry demands a maximum sentence. “Three days ago, a dead body was found in an abandoned building in Yokohama. Have you identified it yet?” he proclaims as confusion cuts through the court room. His defense lawyer, Saori Shirosaki, has no doubt that crucial details of the situation have been overlooked, as Ehara was not even tried for the murder. She contacts detective Takayuki Yagami to investigate this further. How could Ehara have committed two crimes at once? Was the sexual battery just a cover up? Has Ehara gamed the entire justice system? As victims surface and Yagami digs farther into the truth, he is faced with a question: Defend the law, or enact justice? From just a single stumble, one can become a monster… BRINGING JUSTICE AT THE EDGE OF THE LAW - Put Yagami’s distinct martial arts forms to the test in order get to the bottom of the case. Harness the Crane, Tiger, and new Snake stance, a graceful style that can deflect and return an opponent’s strikes, using their energy against them. EVERYONE’S GOT A STORY -Employ Yagami’s arsenal of detective tricks with new gadgets, stealthily tracking suspects, and crafty methods of infiltration. Leave no stone unturned in pursuit of the truth as you take on cases in both Tokyo and Yokohama.


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Lost Judgment Reviews & Ratings

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Review by ihearthawthats [user]
2022-05-04

Hours Played: 24 HoursTrophy Completion: 13/56 (20%)Worth My Time: Yes, at least mainline.Worth My Money: Yes, but do note it goes onHours Played: 24 HoursTrophy Completion: 13/56 (20%)Worth My Time: Yes, at least mainline.Worth My Money: Yes, but do note it goes on sale often.What I Like: Story is really captivating with never a dull moment. Much better pacing than the first game. Yagami is fleshing out to be pretty badass, but still not quite Kiryu levels. Gameplay, especially combat is also much better with more depth and variety. Some of the less interesting gameplay sections like tailing a target or taking spy shots are not as prevalent in the main line, which is better for me.What I Dislike: Some of the side characters aren't as well written in this game. Feels a bit too easy for me at times, with more handholding than previous games. For some reason, the world doesn't feel as vibrant. Eating for example is kinda pointless.How It Stacks Up: It's Yakuza all grown up. The first Judgment didn't quite resonate with me, but this one hit all the right notes. Offers a more mature setting than Like A Dragon, and also quicker to finish. It leaves little breathing room to do side quests, but that's how I like to play Yakuza games (mainline first, then all the open world stuff in Premium Adventure mode). For people new to Yakuza, personally I'd still recommend Like A Dragon, or even Yakuza 0 over this, unless you're really into detective stories.

80
Review by eri41205 [user]
2022-04-04

Minus two points for console exclusiveness (Blame Johnnys for not letting Yagami on PC) & plot hole (Yagami using Sawa sensei's death as aMinus two points for console exclusiveness (Blame Johnnys for not letting Yagami on PC) & plot hole (Yagami using Sawa sensei's death as a shield against basically everything & everyone second half).Great side missions although I'm not a big fan of school life, the better Yakuza game(combat & mini games), however we won't get another one. Yagami is cool. Opening song is great.

100
Review by psbrann [user]
2022-03-06

Bad story, horrible controls, and even worse graphics make for a terrible experience. Save your money and buy LITERALLY anything else.

60
Review by MoniWhite [user]
2022-02-07

I've played all the Yakuza games and consider myself a fan, this one is not as good as the first Judgment or Like a Dragon, the story reallyI've played all the Yakuza games and consider myself a fan, this one is not as good as the first Judgment or Like a Dragon, the story really comes unglued in the middle and I like the idea of the long side stories in the school but they take forever and there are too many unvoiced dialoguesThe worst part is that the towns are stripped down versions of what they were in Judgement and Like a DragonI still don't like the English dub of the main character which is a shame because everyone else is pretty goodThe positives are that it looks pretty good and the story is strong for the first half, the side activities are a mixed bag

90
Review by IGN Adria
2022-01-20

Lost Judgment represents the unexpected return of detective/brawler Yagami and company in an even more exciting adventure that brings everything we loved in the previous instalments, and much more. Peak old-school Yakuza-like experience for those who love the more active approach to this genre.

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Game Information
Release Date 2021-09-24
Publisher Ryū Ga Gotoku Studios, Sega
Total Rating 84%
Content Rated M (Mature)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Third person
Genres Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Themes Action, Drama, Mystery
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S