Judgment

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 514 Ratings

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  1. lasmas
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    As a spin off I love it story 10/10. combat loocking good side content and minigames excelent
  2. TheBigTicket
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Story was very good and like in every RGG game you had a lot of strong characters, especially the main villain.

    I was really invested in the whole case and enjoyed most of the side content which there is a ton of. You probably need upwards of 100 hours to platinum this game. Combat did get rather repetitive towards the end but I never got bored of the game.
  3. anbl
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    ganske interessant spill, med ganske god action og en ganske god historie og veldig realistiske omgivelser
  4. FarNine
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Plot: 9/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Bugs: 5% of the game (render)
    Gameplay time: +30h
  5. FujimotoRyu
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Judgment have a very good detective story and enjoyable gameplay, this one of the best game I ever play
  6. Sick94
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    It's a Like a Dragon game base with some new mecanics. It feels fresh and classic at same time. If you like Yakuza saga it's a must play
  7. drodriguezch99
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    The game has a great combat system, Kamurocho looks amazing and the story its pretty good, with an important extension that reaches the 40 hours+ which makes it kind of heavy on the gaming sessions and a little difficult to keep up with the pace with details and immersion. The side cases are one of the best plus of this game with a lot more of content keeping the quality on each one.
  8. mangelrogel
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    9.4/10

    I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Nick_Scratch
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    It's rare that I'll sink 50+ hours into a game over the course of a week instead of several months, but Judgment's gameplay loop and story got its hooks in me and was almost impossible to put down. Basically Japanese Jack Reacher meets Law & Order blended into a great game. More, please.
  10. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    Segas Yakuza Serie hat auch in westlichen Ländern über die Jahre immer mehr Fans gewonnen. Der einzigartige Mix aus Broiler Action, Story getriebenen Quests und diversen Mini Spielen findet sich auch in dem ersten Spin Off der Serie, die diesmal weniger im Yakuza Milieu angesiedelt ist, sondern von den Fällen eines Ex Anwalts und Privatdetektivs erzählt. Wie auch in den Yakuza TeilenSegas Yakuza Serie hat auch in westlichen Ländern über die Jahre immer mehr Fans gewonnen. Der einzigartige Mix aus Broiler Action, Story getriebenen Quests und diversen Mini Spielen findet sich auch in dem ersten Spin Off der Serie, die diesmal weniger im Yakuza Milieu angesiedelt ist, sondern von den Fällen eines Ex Anwalts und Privatdetektivs erzählt. Wie auch in den Yakuza Teilen spinnt sich auch in Judgment aus den einzelnen Quests eine spannende Gesamterzählung um Intrigen, Korruption und Mord. Neben der typisch japanischen Ironie ist es vor allem die Geschichte um Yagami und dessen Versuch eine Serie an Mordfällen zu lösen, die an Judgment begeistert. Die Action Elemente des Spiels sind zwar spaßig, aber nicht unbedingt komplex und begeisternd. Judgment ist vor allem ein Story getriebenes Open World Detektiv Spiel. Kleiner oft humoristische Nebenaktivitäten wie eine Dating Sim lockern das Spielprinzip auf und geben dem Franchise eine eigene Note, die es auch von den Yakuza Spielen nochmal unterscheidet.… Expand
  11. art1373
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Very good ol yakuza gameplay mechanic and a nice engaging story but I think it gets repetitive after a while.
  12. bullshark
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Easily the best new game of 2019, aside from Cadence of Hyrule, and an amazing twist to the Yakuza series - something familiar while new, in terms of combat, personalities, and story.
  13. nowells5
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Lo mejor del juego son dos cosas: la historia y la variedad de situaciones jugables. La trama es muy seria, inteligente y entretenida, con muchos giros de guion que te hacen seguir jugando solo para saber cómo sigue. Y la jugabilidad es genial porque tan pronto estas investigando algo o siguiendo a alguien como de repente estás dándote de hostias con la Yakuza. Además, las misionesLo mejor del juego son dos cosas: la historia y la variedad de situaciones jugables. La trama es muy seria, inteligente y entretenida, con muchos giros de guion que te hacen seguir jugando solo para saber cómo sigue. Y la jugabilidad es genial porque tan pronto estas investigando algo o siguiendo a alguien como de repente estás dándote de hostias con la Yakuza. Además, las misiones secundarias, aunque a veces algo repetitivas, son graciosas y permiten desconectar un poco de la trama principal. Sin embargo, no es un juego para todo el mundo, ya que va a haber que leer mucho texto y mucho diálogo. Aun así, merece la pena. Duración aproximada: 35-40 horas… Expand
  14. 000loki
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    No russian subtitles hence 10/10
    Just adding this rating in opposition to stupid ratings of some frustrated people
  15. Sensou12
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Saw all the critics which just a disappointment because it's not yakuza game. Well I personally love this game over yakuza to be honest. RGG never fails in their narrative which makes me glad that they can elevate the intensity of the story by creating this kind of series.

    Gameplay wise is debatable but I prefer judgement because of the transition to be in the battle way more fluid IMO.    Saw all the critics which just a disappointment because it's not yakuza game. Well I personally love this game over yakuza to be honest. RGG never fails in their narrative which makes me glad that they can elevate the intensity of the story by creating this kind of series.

    Gameplay wise is debatable but I prefer judgement because of the transition to be in the battle way more fluid IMO. In Yakuza it's like the game takes seconds to prepare the stage for you where in Judgement you can head into the battle without any interruption of the battle system. And, you can do detective stuff and mission in Judgement which is cool.

    Well if we talk about mini-games, I guess it's no debate that yakuza is way more superior on that area. It doesn't mean the mini-games in Judgement are bad but it's just not as iconic and memorable as Yakuza mini-games. I even didn't play any mini-games after Chapter 4 onward.

    Talking about the story, Judgement has a very engaging and interactive story which makes me want to keep progressing in the main story and of course, no skip. The pacing of the story is great, how they portray each character are also nice and the plot twist of course unpredictable which makes me in a complete shock after I learn about the real identity of the "Mole".

    Last, about the side story (called side cases in Judgement) are also great because this is the way for you to get 4 girlfriends. The friendship events are also meaningful which they will assist you throughout your gameplay in various of way.

    If you are the type of game that don't care about story which make you keep skipping it, this game is not for you. I even suggest just never consider this game at all since you will never be able to respect the narrative in the game so you won't be able to get the full experience of the game. But, if you deeply care about the game's narrative, this game is 100% worth your money.    … Expand
  16. Bollywongaloid
    Oct 1, 2021
    5
    Okay I guess. Main story is somewhat compelling but in terms of gameplay you’re basically being pointed from A to B and just follow a linear path with no real deduction involved. Some mini games and side quests can be fun but the detective mechanics may as well not be there they’re so irrelevant. Found myself getting bored a lot. O and the combat is terrible. This game tries to doOkay I guess. Main story is somewhat compelling but in terms of gameplay you’re basically being pointed from A to B and just follow a linear path with no real deduction involved. Some mini games and side quests can be fun but the detective mechanics may as well not be there they’re so irrelevant. Found myself getting bored a lot. O and the combat is terrible. This game tries to do everything and graphically speaking is well polished with nice menus but found myself tuning out from the game far too often.… Expand
  17. reigh7mbuv
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Thought this game was going to be bakage- until the release, but I was wrong. This game has one of the most amazing storylines in video games. You can play as Kimutaku, you can enjoy action, you can experience a deep and interesting human drama. It's 10/10.
  18. Sly_Soviet
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    Good story although I think the end kinda hold it’s back but the game itself is good still
  19. grom51
    Sep 22, 2021
    0
    The are no Russian subtitles. The bestial attitude of developers.
    Lost Judgment get the same rating.
  20. Neatqt
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Cast: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 6/10

    MUST PLAY
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  21. Majoody90
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Good game better thank all yakuza story is simple no fanatsy or complicated like yakuA
  22. YunusEdros
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Now this game was my first entry in the Yukuza series. I was not too keen at the start but watching some small gameplay it looked really fun to me.

    So I picked up the game the next day and wow! I couldn't stop playing. I played for about 30 hours of just the main story and now I am doing all the side quests to then be ready for the new game plus! This games story is very gripping and    Now this game was my first entry in the Yukuza series. I was not too keen at the start but watching some small gameplay it looked really fun to me.

    So I picked up the game the next day and wow! I couldn't stop playing. I played for about 30 hours of just the main story and now I am doing all the side quests to then be ready for the new game plus!

    This games story is very gripping and very very good. I spent hours thinking about the plot and also potentional outcomes for each thing. And each time I was amazed.

    This game has to be one of the most fun games I have played in a long time and I have played over 130 games on the system. The combat is excellent in this game. There are over 100 skills to be learnt with alot of them being combat but also skills to help with lock picking etc. The side quests are very nice too some are short but some are very fun and also provide humor too.

    There are tons of little things in the games too that I find interesting such as the vinyl player.

    There are tons of mini games to play to.

    On top of that you are able to make friends in the games to get unique attacks with them if they are near by the fight on the streets which I find very cool.

    This game was so good that I also ended up playing 6 other yakuza games! I am so excited for the sequel now and will be revisting this game in the years to come !

    I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great detective game with an excellent story but also for people who are looking for fast pace combat that has very nice animations too.    … Expand
  23. f1o_o1f
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
    Liked the game, but there were many things that really bugged me. I never played any Yakuza game or anything from the studio, so I didn't have any expectations.

    First of all, I really liked the story. It was quite long and had serious pacing issues, but it really felt like a top-tier crime series. Overall very well written and engaging. Funnily enough, the last third of the game, which    Liked the game, but there were many things that really bugged me. I never played any Yakuza game or anything from the studio, so I didn't have any expectations.

    First of all, I really liked the story. It was quite long and had serious pacing issues, but it really felt like a top-tier crime series. Overall very well written and engaging. Funnily enough, the last third of the game, which is made up of the shortest chapters, felt extremely stretched out and wasn't particularly fun (except for the story bits).

    I really did not like the combat, though. The system itself is not necessarily bad, but it seemed very rushed. Many mandatory fights are straight up badly designed and some bosses are pretty unfair (I'm talking Bed-of-Chaos-unfair here...). It doesn't help that the game basically consists of constant fighting. For the first 15 hours it was pretty fun, but after that it just felt tedious and unnecessary.

    Some mechanics are just not good. Singled out, they do have a lot of potential, but in this game they seemed just crammed in with little effort to shake up gameplay.
    The mechanics that I disliked:

    - Tailing missions; fun for the first two times. Just annoying afterwards. Especially towards the end they seemed to have skipped any kind of testing on them.

    - Perma-damage; generally not a bad idea and definitely effective in keeping the player on their toes. The implementation was just poor. It basically just meant that long fighting sequences without any chance of accessing the open world became a risky endeavour. As soon as one was in the open again, it basically was just a waste of time and money. (The worst was one "boss" who dealt out non-dodgable perma-damage. Depending on the last save-point, this fight could become a huge problem for some players)

    - Bosses; I don't mean the bosses as characters - they usually were rather intriguing. How the fights were arranged was very bad, though. No consideration for how the combat works. The fact that I had to eat up to 30 meals during a fight just to heal up from some random non-dodgable combos is ridiculous. The worst was one passage were I had to fight one certain "boss" four or five times over. Really made the single fights seem useless and insignificant.

    - Threat Level; probably the worst thing about this game. Increased chance of random battles basically for the rest of you playtime... Seriously? Definitely one of the most annoying, unnecessary and time-consuming things they could've thought up. Clearly, this was a last-minute implementation that was not thoroughly tested.

    Overall everything related to combat simply felt lazy in terms of design. It doesn't help that apart from fighting, there is very little in terms of gameplay if you concentrate on the Main Story.    … Expand
  24. Nameless128
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    This is a truly very good game this game caught me off guard I always saw it and never purchased it i finally gave it a chance and was really surprised this game didn't get as much attention as it should have this game deserves way more attention please give it a try if you need something new to play.
  25. Damrvnch
    Jun 20, 2021
    8
    Excelente historia gran juego ! Se hace un poco repetitivo al moverse por la ciudad pero es demasiado entretenido
  26. Tordenbro
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de la generación de largo, lo pude acabar hace unos días y las dudas sobre el conjunto se disiparon, es el mejor juego de la generación y un top 5 de la historia, tiene gráficos increíbles, una historia que es de lo mejor que he visto jamás en un videojuego, una jugabilidad fluida, realmente exquisita y una duración a base de misiones secundarias, mini juegos y tareas (El mejor juego de la generación de largo, lo pude acabar hace unos días y las dudas sobre el conjunto se disiparon, es el mejor juego de la generación y un top 5 de la historia, tiene gráficos increíbles, una historia que es de lo mejor que he visto jamás en un videojuego, una jugabilidad fluida, realmente exquisita y una duración a base de misiones secundarias, mini juegos y tareas ( misiones principales aparte) a prueba de bombas, el que no lo juegue que sepa que se pierde una joya del mundillo, felicidades y mil millones de gracias Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, por esta maravilla.… Expand
  27. Petrokolos
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    I usually write troll reviews but this game truly deserves a 10/10. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is one of the best in the industry and never disappoints. You have to play this game.
  28. XBYHP
    May 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a good game i have play and i will play in the future the is bestttttttttttttttttttttttttttt… Expand
  29. ANTIMETACRITIC
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Le casco un diez para compensar el cero que le ha dado otra review, aunque sea la versión de PS4 que siempre es peor que la de Xbox One.
  30. Biizz
    May 4, 2021
    10
    One of the best story-driven games this gen. I thought this game would gonna be just a fun game without interesting story, but Judgment actually had a deep story, it was a great surprise. Highly recommend.
  31. Xenonexe2558
    Apr 30, 2021
    5
    Take Yakuza, remove the charming and crazy characters, then add tail and detective mechanics with no challenge and you pretty much have Judgement. Yes the Dragon engine GFX are pretty, but the sole driver is now the tension of resolving a mystery with one long grind to get there. Missions, pacing, side quests just seem to lack the humour and shine. Many just seem to be running across theTake Yakuza, remove the charming and crazy characters, then add tail and detective mechanics with no challenge and you pretty much have Judgement. Yes the Dragon engine GFX are pretty, but the sole driver is now the tension of resolving a mystery with one long grind to get there. Missions, pacing, side quests just seem to lack the humour and shine. Many just seem to be running across the map. And now that the signature quirkiness has been dialled back, oddities like the dating mechanic just seem creepy. I’m catching up with the Yakuza 4 remaster and even with the dated GFX I’m enjoying it more after 30 mins than 12 hours of Judgment, which is a shame, because I really wanted to like it.… Expand
  32. kings1985
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    finalmente con la traduzione in italiano posso gustarmi questo gioco e devo dire che è grandioso!!!!!!!!Great
  33. DunyG
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    The voices are very great. I like the voice-acting and would play more games with the actors voicing characters or narrating or whatnot.
  34. Juggajuggaoneli
    Apr 8, 2021
    7
    This is one of the better games out recently. Its amazing its not a AAA title like most of the overhyped ones Sony is stuff doing throats through PR stunts which ultimately fail due to too much hype and very little attention to detail when it comes to fixing bugs. Probably the best Yakuza game from Sega in fact that there is no driving activities but still the whole approach of doingThis is one of the better games out recently. Its amazing its not a AAA title like most of the overhyped ones Sony is stuff doing throats through PR stunts which ultimately fail due to too much hype and very little attention to detail when it comes to fixing bugs. Probably the best Yakuza game from Sega in fact that there is no driving activities but still the whole approach of doing tasks to kill item just for the sake of doing so can get tiresome. The developer adds some puzzle solving skills to break the monotony. I found the girlfriend side quests also to be a waste of time in that its essentially sterlized for courtesties in japanese culture even with some of the mature themes involved. As with any Yakuza game, the fighting leaves something to be desired and is a mash of buttons as the main character can be overpowering rather easily with early ability upgrades attained easily. Another annoying thing, is the random battles that pop up constantly even during down times. Its fortunate the player's character is again overpowering to simply outrun enemies and avoid these endless battles.… Expand
  35. Bbplayer
    Jan 18, 2021
    8
    The story is one that gets better as time goes on, and is solid overall.

    This game tries so many minor new things that I haven't seen before that it is impressive. Not all of them are good but some are great.

    My only distaste came from the drone missions being awkward and some investigation parts being unnecessary. Overall, I would recommend this game!
  36. Roberoquer
    Jan 18, 2021
    8
    I have mixed feelings about this game. On one hand, some of the elements of the Yakuza series are starting to age badly (the combat system feels very last gen, the mission design is quite uninspired sometimes and the map of Kamurocho doesn´t feel that interesting anymore) and are constantly holding the game down and preventing it to reach it´s full potential, but on the other hand, theI have mixed feelings about this game. On one hand, some of the elements of the Yakuza series are starting to age badly (the combat system feels very last gen, the mission design is quite uninspired sometimes and the map of Kamurocho doesn´t feel that interesting anymore) and are constantly holding the game down and preventing it to reach it´s full potential, but on the other hand, the areas where the game shines (visual design, story, characters, etc.) are so utterly good that at the end the good parts are more than enough to compensate for the bad ones and make the experience enjoyable.… Expand
  37. Ngoo-Tong
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Time: 34:44:57 (30% complete rate when completing the final chapter)
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    費時:34:44:57 (中間有破一些支線破完結局時完成度30%)
  38. Yellon
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Einfach geil wie man als Detektiv in Japan druchstreiten kann und Fälle löst. Zu dem auch noch ist die Story sehr einfallsreich und genial erklärt. Ich liebe dieses Game
  39. rvp
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    I just love the developers and their games! The Yakuza series is greatness. And this game is on the same level. The story is super interesting and a lot of great plot twists. The characters are loveable. The open world is great. The soundtrack is good. The game length is very good. Unfortunately, Yakuza and Judgment are bit overseen in the West. They are gems among all video games. Just soI just love the developers and their games! The Yakuza series is greatness. And this game is on the same level. The story is super interesting and a lot of great plot twists. The characters are loveable. The open world is great. The soundtrack is good. The game length is very good. Unfortunately, Yakuza and Judgment are bit overseen in the West. They are gems among all video games. Just so much fun to play!… Expand
  40. Leocolt
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    This game is basically Yakuza but with different characters and that’s actually great. The new detective-like activities were a good change of pace and I loved the new protagonist’s character and fighting style.
    The framerate on base PS4 could be better though.
  41. BotWfan
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is the best game from RGG Studio. The only flaw is the "stealth" moments.
  42. Tycra1986
    Oct 21, 2020
    9
    I can't lie, it took some getting use to after playing the Yakuza series. You are investigating a series of murders as a detective rather than being a part of the underbelly of Kamurocho. Lots of detective work and stealth. However the slow start invests you in a great story and I'm glad I decided to keep playing. The dragon engine is phenomenal and the combat is pretty fun. I really likeI can't lie, it took some getting use to after playing the Yakuza series. You are investigating a series of murders as a detective rather than being a part of the underbelly of Kamurocho. Lots of detective work and stealth. However the slow start invests you in a great story and I'm glad I decided to keep playing. The dragon engine is phenomenal and the combat is pretty fun. I really like the new elements of the game. It is different than thr Yakuza games in a good way. I give a 9 only because of the slow start and no karaoke. :(… Expand
  43. madenlife
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Un auténtico JUEGAZO el #Judgment si este juego no sale de #PS4 me parece el mejor de la plataforma. Este juego desprende amor y perfección por todos lados; tanto en su historia principal que atrapa desde el primer momento, como en sus misiones secundarias súper entretenidas.
  44. bergcamp101
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful journey! You may find some mechanics simple, but if you look at the whole picture, this is so huge and diverse... You can literally live there. Impeccable 10 out of 10.
  45. Tanuki-san
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    An amazing spin-off to the Yakuza (Ryuu Ga Gotoku) series.
    The story is very intriguing and the new characters are just as good as the old ones.
    The new gameplay features, such as the VR game and the chases, are incredibly entertaining.
    The graphics with the new Dragon Engine are really good and the game runs discretly on both consoles.
  46. Theros666
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    An absolute blast of a game. Tbh they could even do a movie. Game is super fun, story is really well done, the actors and characters are great (at least in Japanese), the combat is fun, the mini games great...

    I can't praise it enough. I really like it as a change of the yakuza series and tbh it even gets me more excited for the new Yakuza 7 as a RPG instead of the usual Yakuza style    An absolute blast of a game. Tbh they could even do a movie. Game is super fun, story is really well done, the actors and characters are great (at least in Japanese), the combat is fun, the mini games great...

    I can't praise it enough. I really like it as a change of the yakuza series and tbh it even gets me more excited for the new Yakuza 7 as a RPG instead of the usual Yakuza style game.

    I was a bit skeptical at the start when i got it but once i gave the chance this game got me for good. And the conclusion was super satisfying.

    A 9/10 and tbh one worth having. Don't understand why is not a classic like yakuza 6    … Expand
  47. tbouniverse
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    I can't believe I forgot to drop a review of this game when I played it last year. This game has everything you love about Yakuza and its own unique additions that makes this its own game. I absolutely loved everything from start to finish.
    + Amazing murder mystery
    + cool combat mechanics
    + hilarious substories
    + massive value

    I give this a 10/10.
  48. Foxfinal
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Historia increíble, engancha desde el minuto 1.
    Gráficamente increíble, la ciudad está viva. Sistema de peleas simple, pero muy efectivo. Traducido al español. Como parte negativa, las partes de investigación podrían ser más dinámicas. Las misiones de perseguir sin ser detectado, no están al nivel del resto del juego.
  49. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Um jogo muito bom e que me surpreendeu, realmente vale muito a pena jogá-lo e desfrutar de uma história cativante e diferente.
  50. Parik
    Aug 7, 2020
    6
    Judment - is a game for players who didn't play Yakuza series, but want to get familiar with it. That's not my words, but many Yakuza fans seem to agree with this statement.
    The main story of Judgment doesn't hav any common characters or background with Yakuza series, but the action takes place in the same location called Kamurocho. And, as I can understand, gameplay and mini-games are    Judment - is a game for players who didn't play Yakuza series, but want to get familiar with it. That's not my words, but many Yakuza fans seem to agree with this statement.
    The main story of Judgment doesn't hav any common characters or background with Yakuza series, but the action takes place in the same location called Kamurocho. And, as I can understand, gameplay and mini-games are quite similar to Yakuza.
    The game has immerse story and few very funny side quests. But lots of gamedesiner's mistakes (or lack of ideas) generate lots of annoying situations. There aren't many mechanics besides fighting, so you'll be bored after another tailing or chase. Even if you like fighting gameplay of Judgment, I think that they have to reduce enemy spawn rate. For example, once when I was on my way to main quest point I had 6 fights with street thugs and route of 500 meters long took about 5-6 minutes, 'cos after a few fights you have to go to the shop to restock.
    Conclusion. The game isn't bad. Story line will thrilled you. Main characters have their own temper, dialogue and cut scenes are perfect; you will meet many funny persons with weird requests and it will dilute serious tone of the main case. But, still... almost 40 hours, I think they should have cut it half.    … Expand
  51. MADSAYZ
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game ! Very immersive and make you really feel like being a part of the story !
  52. Mike_Arhi
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Graphisme : 15/20 Beau sans être une claque technique
    Gameplay : 16/20 Yakuza's Gameplay
    Durée de vie : 18/20 Très bonne durée de vie
    Bande son : 16/20 R.A.S
    Scénario : 18/20 Le scénario met du temps a décollé mais quand il le fait c'est excellent
    Ma Note : 17/20
  53. JAHP
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Sí te gusta la saga Yakuza, es tu juego, además en español. No le pongo el 10 porque creo que quizás más misiones secundarias estarían bien, pero el juego es un TOP
  54. Cowcatapult
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es divertidísimo, en la línea de los demás Yakuza. La historia es muy entretenida, pero los encargos como detective o los personajes que vas conociendo son hilarantes. Es largo pero no te aburres en ningún momento.
  55. TraxGameRZ
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of best games i ever played
    I loved the friendship between Yagami and Kaito. The story is exciting and really interesting worth 10/10
  56. f0r3m4n
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Hi,

    These are my notes for the most important sections of the game. It is a personal opinion and obviously for each person it can be different. ● Playability → 7.1 - Control → 8 - Gratification (Player's pleasure or complacency with the game) → 8 - Learning (Easy to understand the system and mechanics of the game) → 7 - Effectiveness (Capacity to capture the player's attention    Hi,

    These are my notes for the most important sections of the game. It is a personal opinion and obviously for each person it can be different.

    ● Playability → 7.1

    - Control → 8
    - Gratification (Player's pleasure or complacency with the game) → 8
    - Learning (Easy to understand the system and mechanics of the game) → 7
    - Effectiveness (Capacity to capture the player's attention from the first moment) → 7
    - Immersion → 7
    - Re-playability → 6

    ● Technical section → 7.2

    - Graphics → 7.5
    - Physics → 6.5
    - AI → 7
    - Game Sound → 7.5
    - OST→ 7.5

    ● Story Line → 10

    - Main Story → 10
    - Additional missions → 10

    Final note → 8.1

    One of the best narratives I remember from video games. Great gameplay,
    A master class on how to do side missions. Very funny.

    Greetings    … Expand
  57. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Story 8/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Graphics 8/10

    Judgement is a spin-off to the Yakuza games. The story is great, solid cast of character and the gameplay fun
  58. streame
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I really loved this game. The plot and characters are the strong point, like oin Yakuza games. It is really hard to surpass Kiryu, so the devs decided to create the game with the characters from the opposite side of the law, and this idea worked perfectly.
    Side quests are real fun and written very well, and it's a great addition to the story, they make you feel interested and you want to    I really loved this game. The plot and characters are the strong point, like oin Yakuza games. It is really hard to surpass Kiryu, so the devs decided to create the game with the characters from the opposite side of the law, and this idea worked perfectly.
    Side quests are real fun and written very well, and it's a great addition to the story, they make you feel interested and you want to finish them all. The fighting system is as good as ever with couple of extra moves and graphics is a bit improved.
    However, I felt the lack of detective-like gameplay. The clue search is basically pixel-hunting, and in dialogues the choices you make don't really matter. It would be cool to see how the lack of found clues and wrong dialogue answers would affect the story or gameplay.    … Expand
  59. lolibunny
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    This is a really good Japanese action/fighting game. I really suggest - do not miss it. I enjoyed every minute of my 45 hours I've put in!
  60. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Great game by the devs that made the Yakuza series. Story was really well done, I really enjoyed playing as a PI instead of a Yakuza. Facial animations and voice actors knocked it out of the park and made this game as good as it was. I loved that they finally introduced English dubs, im not a big fan of playing games in foreign languages. Judgment had the series story with like ableGreat game by the devs that made the Yakuza series. Story was really well done, I really enjoyed playing as a PI instead of a Yakuza. Facial animations and voice actors knocked it out of the park and made this game as good as it was. I loved that they finally introduced English dubs, im not a big fan of playing games in foreign languages. Judgment had the series story with like able characters and light hearted and funny side stories that you expect from the creators of yakuza. Im so tired of Kamorucho though, there are so many districts in Tokyo that they could of chose from, would of been nice to play somewhere new where i dont already know every area in the game. Gameplay/Fighting was fun and an improvement from Yakuza games I think.… Expand
  61. josei1985
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Juego con una historia sencillamente brutal, espectacular, magnífica. De lo mejor que he probado en mucho tiempo. El combate-lucha callejera acabó por cansarme un poquillo pero no está nada mal.
  62. zellyboy
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    Judgment expands on its Ryu ga Gotoku predecessors in its gameplay, story scale, and overall quality. It's the lovable, quirky, badass formula that's made the Yakuza series so beloved today, while also delivering a gripping detective's tale in its own right. The game struggles in frame performance, but given Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's big strides, these shortcomings can be easily looked past.Judgment expands on its Ryu ga Gotoku predecessors in its gameplay, story scale, and overall quality. It's the lovable, quirky, badass formula that's made the Yakuza series so beloved today, while also delivering a gripping detective's tale in its own right. The game struggles in frame performance, but given Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's big strides, these shortcomings can be easily looked past.

    A treat for Yakuza fans and Japanophiles alike.    … Expand
  63. Giggity
    Mar 17, 2020
    9
    It's a really good game, with an awesome story. The combat is pretty Yakuza-ish, with 2 combat modes for you to choose, and it's really fun.
    I'm only giving it a 9 because it's nearly impossible to platinum, requiring you to master games that have nothing to do with the main game. After getting a plat in Yakuza 0, Kiwami 1 and 2, I thought this game would be similar, but Puyo puyo made me    It's a really good game, with an awesome story. The combat is pretty Yakuza-ish, with 2 combat modes for you to choose, and it's really fun.
    I'm only giving it a 9 because it's nearly impossible to platinum, requiring you to master games that have nothing to do with the main game. After getting a plat in Yakuza 0, Kiwami 1 and 2, I thought this game would be similar, but Puyo puyo made me quit trying, which is frustrating.    … Expand
  64. WalkingCrow1
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    I Love this Game sooooo much!

    Ein Meisterwerk, ich liebe es!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Klare Kaufempfehlung von mir ;-)
  65. ashwathama199
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    Judgment - a spin off of Yakuza, set in the world of Yakuza, from the studios that brought you Yakuza! As a big fan of Yakuza series must say That RGG studios nailed it again, creating a deep criminal plot of a serial killer who leaves his victims with their eyes gouged out, investigated by the protagonist Yagami, who is an ex lawyer and a detective in the present with a very painful past.Judgment - a spin off of Yakuza, set in the world of Yakuza, from the studios that brought you Yakuza! As a big fan of Yakuza series must say That RGG studios nailed it again, creating a deep criminal plot of a serial killer who leaves his victims with their eyes gouged out, investigated by the protagonist Yagami, who is an ex lawyer and a detective in the present with a very painful past. This game is Yakuza, but packed with more punch, meaning more moves, more fighting styles and finishers with good looking combat mechanics. They have compromised with the lip syncing and acting ( which is Godly in Yakuza series) in order to make conversations skipable dialogue by dialogue, and the English dubbing is very good. In short it is a more mainstream Yakuza packed with more features. Yakuza could never be so good. The only things I hated in the game were it's optimisation and it's lameass boring Tailing missions. My rating 9/10… Expand
  66. Z4C18
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    I loved this game, I really blasted through it because I was gripped with the characters and story. The music is good, the mini games are cool, really enjoy the drone races. There’s loads of side cases, characters you can befriend and loads of challenges you can go for to gain exp.

    The graphics are good, and the fighting system is fantastic, it’s very satisfying and there’s loads of cool    I loved this game, I really blasted through it because I was gripped with the characters and story. The music is good, the mini games are cool, really enjoy the drone races. There’s loads of side cases, characters you can befriend and loads of challenges you can go for to gain exp.

    The graphics are good, and the fighting system is fantastic, it’s very satisfying and there’s loads of cool ‘ex moves’ (cinematic strong attacks)

    I would highly recommend this game if you want to just enjoy a great story and fighting scenes/gameplay.

    Only gripe I have with the game is the detective parts and tailing parts aren’t that fun. But if you can stick through those short parts you’ll love this game.    … Expand
  67. wheat32
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Definitely my game of the year from 2019. A must-play for any Yakuza fan. The story is one of a kind and was engaging all the way to the credits.
  68. Fatluou
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game worh outstanding gameplay and story I love this game with all my heart
  69. Daniel0809
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Great game. Funny! Very exciting and good cut scenes. Kind of gets repetitive but what game doesn't. Buy this game, you wont be disappointed. Must play !
  70. Saschi
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Great game that has a deep and more relatable story then some of the Yakuza games. The world is very detailed and feels really alive. Some mechanics are repetitive but overall it is great.
  71. vincesz
    Jan 20, 2020
    8
    so close to being amazing but fell *just* short. the atmosphere and voice acting (with yakuza games, you have to use Japanese) and localization is incredible. The localization team really makes this game what it is. Visuals are inconsistent; excellent character texturing and cinematic lens flaring one second, then wooden animation the next. The story picks up great and is very interestingso close to being amazing but fell *just* short. the atmosphere and voice acting (with yakuza games, you have to use Japanese) and localization is incredible. The localization team really makes this game what it is. Visuals are inconsistent; excellent character texturing and cinematic lens flaring one second, then wooden animation the next. The story picks up great and is very interesting but the conclusion has a lot of holes and nonsense. Overall fantastic game, little bit of a letdown with some story aspects but otherwise one of the best games of 2019 for sure. A real sleeper hit… Expand
  72. TheMegaGodz
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    With a gripping story, fantastic characters, an all star voice cast, & fun and enjoyable side content, Judgment is an absolutely amazing experience. One of, if not THE, best game of 2019!
  73. VTL
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Un juego maravilloso la verdad. Empieza con una narrativa impecable y con un "barrio" de lo mas vivo. Historia más que correcta que a mi gusto se va perdiendo en el final del juego, pero que aguanta. Algo repetitivo en las dinamicas detectivescas pero 100% entretenido... y en castellano subtitulado...
  74. Hyosung
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego con textos en español....buena historia y jugabilidad. Me encanta el juego de los dados!
  75. shiftyman
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    Absolute b grade trash, clunky, boring, horrible sound and graphics, it’s more talk then anything, and so much off it ripped out from the yakuza games, from the fighting animations to the whole map. Just trying to cash in from yakuza success.
  76. waveathon
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    Judgement is a spin-off to the Yakuza series. First I am a huge fan of the Yakuza. I played every Yakuza there is except the Ishin (since no English translation) and Dead souls (controls are really bad).

    I tried this in expectation that it would be good as the other Yakuza games. First, The story was good for me. I always expect a plot twist in these kind of games. So no surprises    Judgement is a spin-off to the Yakuza series. First I am a huge fan of the Yakuza. I played every Yakuza there is except the Ishin (since no English translation) and Dead souls (controls are really bad).

    I tried this in expectation that it would be good as the other Yakuza games.

    First, The story was good for me. I always expect a plot twist in these kind of games. So no surprises any more for me on the end. The pacing of the story is good though. It still gives you that feeling of wanting to go to the next chapter only to be stopped by Sub stories. as a yakuza fan we all know that Yakuza games are rich in sub stories and this game doesn't fail that. I really love the part where we had to catch the perverts the puns in there name really made laugh non stop.

    Game play as you would know battle mechanics are always the same with other Yakuza games. But this time you can jump from the wall and kick. you will really abused this mechanic as it is fun.

    All in all I don't have much to say on this game other than I hoped that we hand another place other than kamurocho as a place for the game. I kinda know now this place like the back of my hand.

    PS: I love the last battle. The fight was epic!

    Recommended to Yakuza fans!    … Expand
  77. here_and_there
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Just when the Yakuza formula and characters started to get tired, Judgment came as a huge refreshment. It is more than just a spin-off to Kiryu's world. A great and much needed stand alone game, with the best story and characters so far in the most perfected rendition of Kamurocho. A must play.
  78. SpiffyStan
    Sep 28, 2019
    3
    Great story until you figure it out before the characters do, and when you're supplied with choices the most obvious and correct ones are omitted, which leaves your detective character feeling a bit slow and dumb waiting for someone else to figure it out and explain it to you. The combat is super clunky like the rest of the Yakuza games.
  79. Reed618
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    I've played and beaten every Yakuza game. This was the only game I pre ordered this year. My only regret is that I didn't play it sooner.
    There are some flaws sure. The trailing missions are a fun diversion but later in the game these sequences last too long and feel like a hassle.
    There's a system in place where enemies can damage you and then part of your health won't heal unless you    I've played and beaten every Yakuza game. This was the only game I pre ordered this year. My only regret is that I didn't play it sooner.
    There are some flaws sure. The trailing missions are a fun diversion but later in the game these sequences last too long and feel like a hassle.
    There's a system in place where enemies can damage you and then part of your health won't heal unless you visit a surgeon. This is kind of a hassle.
    Also there's a threat level in place throughout some parts of the game. When the threat level is 100% you encounter enemies a lot which is annoying when you just want to progress with the story.

    Despite these issues it's still a ten from me... no question.
    I love the characters. I was skeptical about a new protagonist and a new cast but these guys really nailed it. Such a great sense of friendship between them and good humor too.
    The fighting is just as fun as ever. Yagami is more focused on kicks and has some pretty insane super moves.
    There are a lot of fantastic sidequests and upgrading your character can be a lot of fun too.
    Finally... the story... oh man... it blew me away overall. I really think this might be the best story this studio has produced. Although i'm sure that's partly because it's fresh and different from past games.

    Currently my top games of this year are:
    1. Sekiro
    2. Re 2 remake
    3. fire emblem
    4. judgment

    It's amazing and highly recommended to anyone who likes story driven games and great combat :).    … Expand
  80. The_BlueRose
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    La nueva entrega del RGG Studio se trata de un spin off bastante continuista con la tónica de las ultimas entregas de la saga Yakuza.

    Se agradece el cambio de tono al no encontrarse nuestro personaje dentro de la organización y yendo por su cuenta. La historia pese a ser muy similar con las de la saga ofrece nuevas características como la investigación, seguimiento, etc. Los    La nueva entrega del RGG Studio se trata de un spin off bastante continuista con la tónica de las ultimas entregas de la saga Yakuza.

    Se agradece el cambio de tono al no encontrarse nuestro personaje dentro de la organización y yendo por su cuenta.

    La historia pese a ser muy similar con las de la saga ofrece nuevas características como la investigación, seguimiento, etc.
    Los minijuegos se mantienen con respecto a Yakuza Kiwami 2 y se añaden algunos nuevos.

    El combate también sigue siendo un tanto continuista, pese al cambio de arquetipo y a la adición de movimientos más rápidos, a veces se siente un pelín demasiado pesado, a veces incluso más que Yakuza 6.

    En general es una entrega muy recomendable que mantiene todo lo que nos gusta de la saga.    … Expand
  81. Yijaaaaa
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Es un gran juego y divertidisimo con una gran trama, a veces se hace pesao las peleas callejeras pero son buenas!
  82. dantah
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    honestly from the moment I picked it up I couldn't stop playing, the story is REALLY good, the gameplay is fun, the sub-stories are so good and hilarious
  83. ediiCardenas
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Me encanta y es demaciado bueno para expander el lore y esperar al y7.

    Felicidades a Sega
  84. FrancoMarston
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    A great game, with fun fights, epic history, many activities and side missions for good replayability.
  85. Baldinor
    Sep 4, 2019
    0
    Aburrido y lento, muy poca acción en este título, esperaba mucho más de él.
  86. Cybercafe
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo bem fraco, cópia mal feita de sleeping dogs, gráficos deixam a desejar, infelizmente a Sega está no fundo do poço, já foi melhor, o jogo é bom mas não tem comparação com as obras primas da Sega dos anos 90… Expand
  87. abekdd
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    Este spin-off de la saga Yakuza se coloca a la altura de las entregas principales de la franquicia, llegando incluso a superar a algunas de ellas. En la piel de Yagami, un abogado convertido en detective privado por circunstancias de la vida, nos sumergiremos de lleno en los casos más turbios y oscuros de Kamurocho, teniendo tiempo también para descifrar algunos misterios de menor índoleEste spin-off de la saga Yakuza se coloca a la altura de las entregas principales de la franquicia, llegando incluso a superar a algunas de ellas. En la piel de Yagami, un abogado convertido en detective privado por circunstancias de la vida, nos sumergiremos de lleno en los casos más turbios y oscuros de Kamurocho, teniendo tiempo también para descifrar algunos misterios de menor índole cargados de humor y carentes de lógica alguna. Sin duda alguna, uno de los grandes títulos del año.… Expand
  88. AceAscendus
    Aug 21, 2019
    0
    Boring garbage. It would have been better to spend the resources wasted on this piece of garbage game on making proper Kiwami remakes of Yakuza 3, 4 and 5. Dumb developers don't even know what their fanbase wants. Yakuza is popular because of the characters and humor, you can't take that out and want to replace it with a boring detective drama with this tryhard character, absolute failure.
  89. Unreal011
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Another amazing game from sega this year Judgement is the best game in this month you must buy it
  90. Kelkil7
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    This is one of the few "realistic" games you can get on the market these days, and I love that. No zombies, no magic, no monsters, no dragons and all that jazz, it's something refreshing. Besides that, it's just another great Yakuza style game where you get to be a badass detective. A great story and side stories to boot; with plenty of action, romance, and comedy. BTW the game isn'tThis is one of the few "realistic" games you can get on the market these days, and I love that. No zombies, no magic, no monsters, no dragons and all that jazz, it's something refreshing. Besides that, it's just another great Yakuza style game where you get to be a badass detective. A great story and side stories to boot; with plenty of action, romance, and comedy. BTW the game isn't short, there's a lot of content and plenty of fun things to do in Kamurocho which is Japans Sin City.… Expand
  91. robogeisha
    Aug 18, 2019
    4
    Hey, I've got an idea... what if we made a game which took all of Yakuza's problems but stripped out all the fun and goofiness that make the games so enjoyable, replacing them with a set of tedious "detective" mechanics which you can't possibly fail but which consume lots of time?

    If that sounds like a great idea then I have some good news: Judgment is that game. If it sounds like a    Hey, I've got an idea... what if we made a game which took all of Yakuza's problems but stripped out all the fun and goofiness that make the games so enjoyable, replacing them with a set of tedious "detective" mechanics which you can't possibly fail but which consume lots of time?

    If that sounds like a great idea then I have some good news: Judgment is that game. If it sounds like a terrible idea then I've got some bad news...

    Judgment takes us back to the same few blocks of Kamurocho that we know and love from Yakuza, now looking nicely shiny and HD but otherwise basically unchanged. It gives us a new player character, Ex-Yakuza, ex-lawyer private detective Tak ... great hair but zero charisma. Before long we're given a case to work, collecting evidence for the defence team in a murder trial. This mostly involves running across the city collecting clues, which the game leads you to and then pieces together for you. This is no puzzle game.

    Every so often you get into a fight where much like Yakuza you're fighting the camera and the finicky controls as much as the NPCs. In Hard difficulty these are either so easy they're tedious (e.g. any street encounter) or so difficult the only way to get through them is repeatedly hitting pause to eat sushi (e.g. first proper boss fight).

    I've only played about 6 hours of the game, so maybe it gets better, but since I haven't cracked a smile once in those 6 hours, or found any reason to care what happens, I can't see any good reason to keep playing on the off-chance it's going to improve.    … Expand
  92. Anatolia
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    Мне нравится игра только есть один минус русской озвучки не хватает (поэтому минус 1 балл)
  93. KratosKong
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    Este videojuego es como un yakuza pero con tintes detectivescos. Posee una buena historia y una calidad increible en casi todos sus apartados. Da verguenza como un juego como este, hecho desde el cariño, no se le haya dado la publicidad que se le merece y a basuras como Final Fantasy XV se les diera mas atencion en su momento. El unico punto negativo de este juego son las fases de sigilo.
  94. Robertvisa
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Worth trying. Yakuza team never dissappoints. Fluid gameplay amazing story cool characters interesting side and Main cases. Many new fictures that yakuza serie didnt had in the Harumocho open world
  95. answertoapple
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    Judgment is by far the best game in the 'Yakuza' series, while it's a spin off you still come across some of the old characters from previous games whether it be just out in the open world or in side quests or the main story, Anyway to keep this short i'll just say how i feel about the game overall.

    First of all the game play is as always with the Yakuza series, fantastic, it's fun    Judgment is by far the best game in the 'Yakuza' series, while it's a spin off you still come across some of the old characters from previous games whether it be just out in the open world or in side quests or the main story, Anyway to keep this short i'll just say how i feel about the game overall.

    First of all the game play is as always with the Yakuza series, fantastic, it's fun fluid and has some difficulty to it, but with that being said you can cheese most of the fights if you just keep pausing to restore your health which is exactly what i did.

    Second, the soundtrack and story is amazing, like i said this is the best game in the series in my opinion and a must play for any Yakuza fan.

    There's tons of content as well, well over 100 hours if you really wanted to complete everything in the game and there's a new game plus mode, (Premium Adventure) that lets you go through the game with all the things you had from your last save OR start completely new but with more things to do like wearing custom costumes you attained while playing through the first time.

    and there's also a one life mode called Legendary that makes you restart the entire game after dying which you get after beating the game.

    With that being said the only REAL negative about this game is that it can at times feel repetitive in some of the side missions and mini games but that's sort of to be expected when you have so much content in a game.

    Overall if you want a fun action/ beat-em up style game with great characters, a great story with tons of twists, and a game with dozens of hours worth of content and a lot of replay ability, this game is for you. do.not. miss out on this.    … Expand
  96. Gamegroundup
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    I could countless hours playing this game. Compared to all the other Yakuza titles out there, this series is its own. The main story involving the protagonist as an ex-lawyer and detective solving crimes brings out a gritty story line to play. Very fresh and unique, it is arguably one of the best games I have played all year. The fluid combats and amazing combos you can pull withI could countless hours playing this game. Compared to all the other Yakuza titles out there, this series is its own. The main story involving the protagonist as an ex-lawyer and detective solving crimes brings out a gritty story line to play. Very fresh and unique, it is arguably one of the best games I have played all year. The fluid combats and amazing combos you can pull with unlimited props (I.E. Cones, Signs, Bicycles, Etc.) makes fighting such a fun part of this game. Not to mention, there are countless mini games that adds to the replay value once you have beaten the game. There is so many things to do in this game that makes such a special treat. If you are looking for an action RPG currently in the market, don't miss your chance in grabbing this video game copy. You won't regret purchasing this at all!… Expand
  97. ReniferZiolo
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    Have to praise this game for it's narrative and humor. it genuinely fun and doesn't bore me!
    I know this game is not the looker (ugly lightening i'd say), controls are a little bit clunky and the crowd ai is dumb but it's still one of the most interesting games i played recently.

    This game deserves your attention.
  98. MakeEmSweat
    Jul 19, 2019
    5
    Worst climax ever, i really hope there is no more judgment in the future, the story line is great but the detective mechanics are terrible, fighting is boring and the minigames...no karaoke neither hostess?really??This game doesn´t look like a Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio game
  99. Kenmei
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    Judgment would have been better served by not being related to the Yakuza series. The overall tone and the more grounded, gritty main story doesn't line up with the overall craziness from the usual side quests (or cases in this instance). I really liked the main story here. I feel its better then anything else that's been in any previous Yakuza games. If the main story existed in a vacuum,Judgment would have been better served by not being related to the Yakuza series. The overall tone and the more grounded, gritty main story doesn't line up with the overall craziness from the usual side quests (or cases in this instance). I really liked the main story here. I feel its better then anything else that's been in any previous Yakuza games. If the main story existed in a vacuum, it would be very good. However the side quests don't line up well with the main stories tone and its very noticeable that Kiryu is not here to carry the series during those moments. Also the lack of some of the series mainstay side stuff to do is very noticeable. No karaoke is a huge loss and not having a mode like the Cabaret mode in the previous games makes this the most barren Yakuza game in awhile. The main story though really is that good and makes the game easy to recommend for me. However, new players to the Yakuza series will probably get more out of this then returning players.… Expand
  100. Toxic_Boy
    Jul 13, 2019
    6
    This game is a warning sign. Sega have now reused the same assets and mechanics on all the Yakuza remakes, and now have used them on a "new" franchise. Judgment is little more than just more of the same except the only difference is the "detective" aspect of the game involves dull, tedious mechanics. Tailing enemies is reminiscent of a long forgotten past time we associate with Assassin'sThis game is a warning sign. Sega have now reused the same assets and mechanics on all the Yakuza remakes, and now have used them on a "new" franchise. Judgment is little more than just more of the same except the only difference is the "detective" aspect of the game involves dull, tedious mechanics. Tailing enemies is reminiscent of a long forgotten past time we associate with Assassin's Creeds older games. Crime scene investigations I volve little more than clicking on obvious clues. Deductions are laughably easy and just serve to fill in time. How much longer until Sega delivers a fresh take on their formula. Or will fans be happy to eat up more of the same?… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Aug 2, 2019
    70
    It’s obvious the team didn’t have the budget of Yakuza 6 for this game. But that gives the game its own charm, like those criminal dramas on TV that you would never watch on purpose, but if you stumble upon one, you’re going to see it to the end. [Issue#239, p.52]
  2. Critical Hit
    Jul 31, 2019
    85
    Whether you’re a long-time Yakuza fan or just coming to this series, Judgment is well worth the investment. Boasting a cracking story, oodles of content and a fantastic fighting system, this spin-off can keep you glued for days… possibly months.
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  3. Vgames
    Jul 25, 2019
    70
    Judgment is too afraid to let go of its defining "Yakuza" features, pushing detective gameplay to the side to let the combat mechanics shine. Its story is gripping and very enjoyable, running alongside the extra side content which is full of heart and entertainment. Give Judgment a shot, whether you're a die-hard Yakuza fan, or a newbie to the franchise.
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