Judgment

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 514 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 438 out of 514
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 514
  3. Negative: 39 out of 514
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. kings1985
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    finalmente con la traduzione in italiano posso gustarmi questo gioco e devo dire che è grandioso!!!!!!!!Great
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Damrvnch
    Jun 20, 2021
    8
    Excelente historia gran juego ! Se hace un poco repetitivo al moverse por la ciudad pero es demasiado entretenido
  8. Majoody90
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Good game better thank all yakuza story is simple no fanatsy or complicated like yakuA
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 000loki
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    No russian subtitles hence 10/10
    Just adding this rating in opposition to stupid ratings of some frustrated people
  13. anbl
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    ganske interessant spill, med ganske god action og en ganske god historie og veldig realistiske omgivelser
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. FarNine
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Plot: 9/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Bugs: 5% of the game (render)
    Gameplay time: +30h
  17. 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
  18. FujimotoRyu
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Judgment have a very good detective story and enjoyable gameplay, this one of the best game I ever play
  19. 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.
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Metascore
80

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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