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 daysSEIZE 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Screen Rant
    Sep 16, 2021
    100
    Lost Judgment is nothing short of stunning. It's tightly-packed narrative never fails to enthrall, while its gameplay systems make navigating to each of its engrossing narrative beats an exciting experience in its own right.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 16, 2021
    90
    A fantastic action adventure that taps directly into the root DNA of the Yakuza franchise, Lost Judgment not only manages to simultaneously boast both the darkest and the goofiest storylines of any title in the series to date, but it also stuns the player with an absolute avalanche of hugely entertaining side quests and activities. More than that though, Lost Judgment also provides solace for those who found themselves turned off by the turn-based combat system that the mainline Yakuza series now seems to favour, while welcoming newcomers to one of the best new Japanese franchises of the last two decades.
  3. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    90
    Lost Judgment is the sequel we needed. The story and combat are still the game’s strongest features, while the previously disappointing detective elements were improved. Some mistakes were made along the way (stealth sections, climbing), but overall it’s a great successor of Judgment. [12/2021, p.50]
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  4. Everyeye.it
    Sep 16, 2021
    85
    Ultimately, Lost Judgment is a great sequel, characterized by very inspired writing and a great dose of irreverence. A braver second chapter, more refined and extremely more elegant, which offers the possibility of being played by all those who have never had direct contact with the first episode or with the Yakuza saga. RGG Studio proves once again to be one of the most competent teams on the square, capable of diversifying the gameplay as few, giving full importance to the narrative component of their productions and deliberately omitting some technical details that are however irrelevant for the success of the project. Sure, maybe more could have been done with regards to exploiting the features of Dualsense, but this is more of a wasted opportunity than a real lack.
  5. GameOver.gr
    Oct 7, 2021
    80
    With a story that tackles the subject of bullying with grit and realism, and gameplay improvements around the block, Lost Judgement surpasses its predecessor in almost every level. But the frustrating decision to lock the wonderfully written main side stories (school stories) behind an incessant amount of mini-games and backtracking is a black mark for the series that we sincerely hope we'll never ever see again.
  6. CGMagazine
    Sep 16, 2021
    80
    This is still a Ryu Ga Gotoku production, meaning there’s an over-the-top and at times absurd line that weaves it way throughout the entire game. In short, Lost Judgment is a damn good time.
  7. Digital Trends
    Sep 16, 2021
    60
    Lost Judgment is a mechanically sound Yakuza spin-off, but its convoluted story makes it feel like a TV show that's gone on a few seasons too long.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 91
  3. Negative: 7 out of 91
  1. rrkwarmonger
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    The combat is the best in the series. Infact it's tge best 3D beat em up I've ever played The world is as lively as you'd expect from an RGGThe combat is the best in the series. Infact it's tge best 3D beat em up I've ever played The world is as lively as you'd expect from an RGG studio. Story is intriguing Side missions are great
    Everything has been improved from the previous games    … Expand
  2. Toshi_inu
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado, espectacular historia que te atrapa y logras sentirte interpretado, en este juego no existe unUno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado, espectacular historia que te atrapa y logras sentirte interpretado, en este juego no existe un lado bueno o malo todos tienen sus motivos y sus justificaciones para su actos, hasta el protagonista duda si esta haciendo lo correcto,

    100% recomendado    … Expand
  4. otavioft
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The darkest story in the Yakuza franchise. Surely one of the best games of 2021. It completely surpassed the first Judgment game of 2018. ifThe darkest story in the Yakuza franchise. Surely one of the best games of 2021. It completely surpassed the first Judgment game of 2018. if you love Yakuza and enjoyed Spin off Judgment a lot. Lost Judgment is a must for you. besides the incredible social criticism that the game makes to bullying.… Expand
  5. tbouniverse
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    Solid game. RGG delivers yet again.
    - Combat is a huge step-up from anything we have seen in the series, quick switching between styles make    Solid game. RGG delivers yet again.
    - Combat is a huge step-up from anything we have seen in the series, quick switching between styles make combat feel seamless and smooth, a new Snake style centered on counters and parries adds to a richer combat experience.
    - Side content in the game is massive, arguably Yakuza 5-esque. You have a new dancing, biker gang, skateboarding and robot mini-battle type side stories that gives the game a whole new look and all this ties into its own central storyline, making just the side content of this game feel like its own game considering you're getting 20-30 hours here.
    - The story is very dark, engaging and does an excellent job tackling bullying and sexual assault among its main themes, and covering these topics in a way that makes it feel very real and relatable.. I cannot remember any other game that has tackled a sensitive topic like bullying to this depth.
    - New standout characters like Soma and Kuwana are memorable and very well-written. The game looks gorgeous in the PS5 and I look forward to the Kaito files DLC in a few months.
    - The only drawbacks are the annoying QTE during fights, tailing and other stealth mechanics that were hard to enjoy, pacing issues with the story and the feeling that in some instances, more could have been done - these are small drawbacks compared to the massive improvements brought about. When you have a series that does everything so well, the few drawbacks are more apparent because we get conditioned to expect such a high standard of gaming compared to most mainstream titles. 9.3/10. Must play.    … Expand
  6. B-Bog
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    This game improves upon pretty much every aspect of Judgment. The combat system is amazingly fluid and gives you lots of incentive to varyThis game improves upon pretty much every aspect of Judgment. The combat system is amazingly fluid and gives you lots of incentive to vary your approach; the skateboard makes traversing the town much faster and more fun; the side-quests have more zest and depth; there are WAY less tedious tailing, climbing, and first-person sequences; I mean, I could go on. The overall experience is just so much smoother and more polished. The only point of criticism could be that the story isn't quite as amazing as Judgment's, but it is still very engaging nonetheless.

    Overall, I had tons of fun with this game and I recommend it to everybody who's even vaguely into Yakuza.    … Expand
  7. Memnochs
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Magnífico, es simplemente entretenido, igual que su predecesor investigar e interactuar con la ciudad y sus habitantes es sumamente gratificante.
  8. psbrann
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    Bad story, horrible controls, and even worse graphics make for a terrible experience. Save your money and buy LITERALLY anything else.

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