Lost Judgment: The Kaito Files

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Games.cz
    May 3, 2022
    70
    Say goodbye to Yagami, say hello to Kaito. There’s a new main character on the block and he’s going to fight. And explore the past. And solve crime. There’s really nothing new mechanically speaking but the story is very good - and that’s what counts here.
  2. PLAY
    May 3, 2022
    70
    A substantial story expansion that does justice for one of the series’ best characters, and hopefully a sign that the Judgment series has a bright future ahead. [Issue#14, p.84]
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  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 9, 2022
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Apr 3, 2022
    70
    If RGG Studio had had the courage to dare and remove most of the investigative phases, the DLC would have worked infinitely better, thanks to a really good writing.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 3, 2022
    70
    The Kaito Files delivers a pleasant and engaging adventure, which fans of the SEGA series should certainly play even just for its narrative implications. However, the expansion only uses the Kamurocho map and it's pretty short for the price asked.
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  1. RPG Fan
    Apr 25, 2022
    The Kaito Files is a first for RGG, but I honestly hope it isn’t the last. There are so many characters in this long-running series, and the field is ripe for exploration of other protagonists and events. Case in point: Kaito makes a fantastic lead. With the future of the Judgment series uncertain due to disagreements with the talent agency representing Yagami’s Japanese actor, Takuya Kimura, this DLC is almost like a proof of concept in a way. While I would hate for Yagami to no longer be involved in future games, Kaito could clearly take the main character role if need be, and that gives me hope that we haven’t seen the last of this spin-off series.

Awards & Rankings

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#62 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

User Reviews

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
  1. Cs_
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Lost Judgment was great on its own but this story was even better. The combat is the same but playing as Kaito just gives you his ownLost Judgment was great on its own but this story was even better. The combat is the same but playing as Kaito just gives you his own prospective, which feels intriguing. The plot twist and revelation throughout were amazing and 8ish hours of this content never got boring or felt dragged out. There aren’t many trophies for it but at least there is a gold one symbolising you unlocked all of the skill tree and fully completed the dlc. Also using Kaito’s senses gave a nice twist to the detective nature of the game.… Full Review »
  2. Wibarrondo
    Mar 30, 2022
    5
    A great right knit story excelling Kaito to the forefront while also telling us more about his backstory. It’s not quite the length of a fullA great right knit story excelling Kaito to the forefront while also telling us more about his backstory. It’s not quite the length of a full game but the price point justifies the Kamurocho environment and Sega games within the game. As a stand-alone game I would give it a 4 but as a DLC for the main game it’s a 5 and more than I could ask for considering the other DLCs that have dropped.… Full Review »
  3. Tomicsavo
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This DLC was very good,compared to nowadays DLC's it was really really great.The story was nice.
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