Lost Judgment

 PlayStation 5
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 198 out of 261
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  3. Negative: 44 out of 261
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  1. jacobgoh101
    Mar 31, 2023
    9
    The game starts very slow. I almost got bored and stopped playing a few hours in. I'm glad I continue playing. The mainline story is great. A much improved game compared to the 1st Judgement game. Yakuza series is awesome.
  2. 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 RGG studio. Story is intriguing Side missions are great
    Everything has been improved from the previous games
  3. Sly_Soviet
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Personally, this game was better than the first one as the story and combat was better. I also liked the main antagonist more than the mole from judgment. I also enjoy the side content a lot more especially with the dancing and all.
  4. Lomp
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    RGG have knocked it out of the park yet again with possibly their best game yet. Combat has improved, the world expanded and the story is amazing.
  5. SkadooshKun
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    This studio never ceases to amaze me! This game is truly incredible. Filled with side content that even makes you forget the Mai story with how good it is. Almost every side content or mission is filled with an amazingly fun mini game. I truly cannot recommend this game enough. This studio has never disappointed me, and I promise it won't disappoint you make sure to play this game and theThis studio never ceases to amaze me! This game is truly incredible. Filled with side content that even makes you forget the Mai story with how good it is. Almost every side content or mission is filled with an amazingly fun mini game. I truly cannot recommend this game enough. This studio has never disappointed me, and I promise it won't disappoint you make sure to play this game and the first one. They're both a delight. Thank you to the amazing people who worked on this game.… Expand
  6. trashign
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    IGN review is trash
    This game is a masterpiece
    Lost Judgment deserved a goty
  7. Instyler
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Lost Judgment this game is God! ( add russian language pls) GOTY 100%
    Each game of the studio is better and better, and when you think that it's better not to come up with an even more amazing story (sorry for my English, this google translator)
  8. YunusEdros
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Loved every second of this sequel. The story is yet again very gripping and I absolutely loved the fighting.
  9. iwannagohome
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    I have a ton of thoughts, but Metacritic's character limit isn't gonna be enough for me to express all of them, so since I'll just end up frustrated with my inability to express everything I wanna express, I'll just keep it vague. As cliché as it is to say, this game has been done an abhorrent injustice by reviewers; most reviewers seem to have chalked it up as "more of the same," when inI have a ton of thoughts, but Metacritic's character limit isn't gonna be enough for me to express all of them, so since I'll just end up frustrated with my inability to express everything I wanna express, I'll just keep it vague. As cliché as it is to say, this game has been done an abhorrent injustice by reviewers; most reviewers seem to have chalked it up as "more of the same," when in fact, just about every single aspect of the game is a radical improvement over the original. Like, the investigation stuff is is thought out a lot better, used less generously and is featured in generally better-designed and logical scenarios. Combat is hands-down the best in the series for me, with an insanely compelling skill tree to top it all off. Tedious mechanics from the original like the Keihin gang and mortal wounds are gone; mortal wounds, conversely, have turned into one of the coolest combat mechanics in all of RGG's games with the advent of the mortal reversal mechanic. Story pacing is a significant improvement as well. I still don't know if I prefer this story over Judgment's, but both are excellent in my eyes and rounded out with a phenomenal cast of characters.
    To address the elephant in the room, I wanna mention that some outlets have taken umbrage with what they believe to be a controversial depiction of sexual assault. I can understand this perspective, and I don't think anyone's wrong to be so vigilant about this, but I still believe this to be primarily an overreaction. I won't speak to this in too much detail (unlike GameInformer, who outright spoiled a significant plot point relating to this), but I think that when you consider the circumstances of this plot point, and WHY it happened, then you'll most likely understand that the game isn't trying to push a specific narrative in this regard. It's really an innocuous depiction, I think, that's only offensive if you want it to make it an offensive thing.
    Overall though, I love this game. It's a massive step-up from the original, with a stellar story, cast, gameplay and suite of side-content. It's a serious contender for my favorite RGG game.    … Expand
  10. PMG-Writer
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Fans of the series should start buying Lost Judgment right away. Newcomers should also take a look at the game. The story seems a bit lengthy, but due to the numerous missions and side activities you will always be pleasantly taken care of and never feel bored. In terms of gameplay, you get interesting and good elements. If you have a NextGen console, you can look forward to betterFans of the series should start buying Lost Judgment right away. Newcomers should also take a look at the game. The story seems a bit lengthy, but due to the numerous missions and side activities you will always be pleasantly taken care of and never feel bored. In terms of gameplay, you get interesting and good elements. If you have a NextGen console, you can look forward to better graphics performance and shortened loading times. If you would like to experience a new case with Takayuki "Tak" Yagami again, you should take a closer look at "Lost Judgment".… Expand
  11. amelianreasons
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    This is an absolutely heartbreaking, gut-wrenching story. Absolutely GOTY. The antagonist in this game is not only my favorite RGG antagonists, but quite possibly one of my favorite video game antagonists *ever*. The characters are amazing, story is engaging, and combat is so good. I've poured 200+ hours into the first game, and I can happily say that LJ is an improvement over the first inThis is an absolutely heartbreaking, gut-wrenching story. Absolutely GOTY. The antagonist in this game is not only my favorite RGG antagonists, but quite possibly one of my favorite video game antagonists *ever*. The characters are amazing, story is engaging, and combat is so good. I've poured 200+ hours into the first game, and I can happily say that LJ is an improvement over the first in almost every way.… Expand
  12. parmros
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing story and very well made game overall! One of the best games I’ve played in a long time
  13. med86
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    At first you think you figured out the hall plot, but this game is from twist to twist, the school story are fun but the robotic club is so hard, at the final scene i was on tears and when the credits rolled I found myself clapping. love the game. shame that it's passing under the radar, but for me a true game off the year contender
  14. luckyowl135
    Nov 29, 2021
    6
    The story is great, everything else - not so much.
    Let's start with that, that this is the first game of the genre I play, so I can't say if it's better or worse than the other similar games.
    Even though I liked the idea of the combat system that seems like Taken, I don't think it is working good. I found it hard to block/evade and in some cases even impossible, even when I was seeing    The story is great, everything else - not so much.
    Let's start with that, that this is the first game of the genre I play, so I can't say if it's better or worse than the other similar games.

    Even though I liked the idea of the combat system that seems like Taken, I don't think it is working good. I found it hard to block/evade and in some cases even impossible, even when I was seeing what was coming. My allies were doing almost nothing and in general it just felt as it is not finished.

    Everything feels like playing a game from ps2 times. Especially the movements, running, collisions with npcs

    Many dialogs were didn't have audio. I thought it's a bug, but I realized that English audio was just not added.

    Conclusion: Engaging story, but I played it on Easy so it can finish quicker.    … Expand
  15. niko433a
    May 10, 2022
    6
    Does not live up to the studio's (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio) modern titles that have come out over the years. Compared to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the game's story does not live up to the expectations you have from them.

    While the chemistry between the hero and his sidekicks improves, the villains of the story really get a downgrade compared to some of the other iconic villains the studio    Does not live up to the studio's (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio) modern titles that have come out over the years. Compared to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the game's story does not live up to the expectations you have from them.

    While the chemistry between the hero and his sidekicks improves, the villains of the story really get a downgrade compared to some of the other iconic villains the studio has.

    The only thing about the story that keeps you coming back is the moral dilemma of what true justice is.    … Expand
  16. 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. 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.
  17. Nawaf99
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    I have put 60+ hours in this game and I still loved the combat system. And the story was something different. This game and all Ryu ga gotoku's games deserve more love and support they put a huge effort on their stories " main story and the side story " and their environment I think this game deserves GOTY
  18. zane_cm123
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Top 1 best game I’ve played , IGN doesn’t know what they doing they need to fix up and stop being bad at reviewing
    They gave LAD and this both 7 are they serious they must not of played the games.
  19. leon29
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    i love yakuza series and this game too nice graphics nice gameplay and the story and substories.
  20. kiryu6666666666
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    yes yes yes ! this is exactly what i was waiting for this game is a masterpiece gameplay,side missions are so fcking great aswell
  21. Gamer1994
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Most thought out story of the yakuza franchise and its spinoff. Great mixture of seriousness and silliness. Tons of content. Awesome soundtrack. Highly recommended
  22. KKALDDO
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    Literally the best narrative ever(judgment 1 and lost judgment) in a videogame.
  23. reigh7mbuv
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    The first game was already perfect. This game is beyond perfect. The story was slightly deeper than the first game and overall it's really well-made. I really enjoyed exploring the world.
  24. AlexandersonJD
    Dec 12, 2021
    6
    Man I really wanted to love Lost Judgment. I thought Judgment was a worthy successor to the Yakuza. The combat itself is improved over judgment, with the addition of the new Snake style (which makes boss fights a bit less grindy imo). So if you are just here for the combat, you'll be happy. However, everything else is really just ok.

    The story focusing on Bullying leading to suicide is    Man I really wanted to love Lost Judgment. I thought Judgment was a worthy successor to the Yakuza. The combat itself is improved over judgment, with the addition of the new Snake style (which makes boss fights a bit less grindy imo). So if you are just here for the combat, you'll be happy. However, everything else is really just ok.

    The story focusing on Bullying leading to suicide is an interesting take on a Yakuza story, but how it all comes together is just messy. IDK how bad bullying is in Japanese schools but how the game makes this go though Gangs, former Yakuza, and political entities feels even more convoluted than a normal Yakuza game. Its not bad, I don't think anything in this game would be called bad, just not polished or interesting as previous games are. The game adds a character to be the emotional reason for going on but she doesn't get much time at all for me to get invested in her story and it feels a bit like a cop out at times. The BBEG is also pretty one-dimensional, while other final bosses have some depth to them, this dude is just, violence can be used for good archetype and not done that well. They clearly wanted it to be as cool and deep as Kuroiwa was, but it just felt flat and kind of meaningless. There are some really cool and emotional moments but they were few and far between.

    All Yakuza games use the previous games side content and world maps (Kamurocho, Ijincho, etc.) and they have varying degrees of success in making the area and content stand out against the previous entries. Lost Judgment side content at time feels like a copy/paste of Judgment, the side cases aren't really original or interesting and few of them. On the bright side, there are side cases specifically linked to the school, here si where they do make up for it, while some of the minigames associated with them get repetitive they are all fun and as good of side content Yakuza games can get.

    The opening number is a banger, no karaoke is a bummer, some of the references to older games are fun without being "remember this" kind of stuff, the performances are fine nothing terrible but nothing award worthy and the game runs pretty well overall.

    Honestly this game should have had another rewrite or two for this game to be really good. It takes the rock solid framework from the Yakuza series and Judgment but doesn't add enough substance for it to be a game I would recommend unless you've already beaten the rest of the mainline games.    … Expand
  25. Lukiro
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    HOW does this only have a score of 83. These "critics" are a joke. You can't tell me you played trough this, and give it anything below 90. This game is a masterpiece.
  26. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    While this game is a mystery game, it criticizes the 21st century modern society. And it's like a well-made open world RPG, a mystery game.
  27. MadMax889
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    for people give rate 1/2 you are not very suitable for playing games with the yakuza series & judgment series model.. and why you buy game ??
  28. OnlyOneHere
    Oct 4, 2021
    2
    This game has an interesting open world and I did like some of the minigames and side quests. Other than that, this game is garbage. The combat in this game is boring and repetitive. When I pay $60, I expect a combat system with depth and detail. All the developers did in this game is put pretty colorful lights during every move, to give players the illusion that the game is fun. None ofThis game has an interesting open world and I did like some of the minigames and side quests. Other than that, this game is garbage. The combat in this game is boring and repetitive. When I pay $60, I expect a combat system with depth and detail. All the developers did in this game is put pretty colorful lights during every move, to give players the illusion that the game is fun. None of that is fun for me. The physics are beyond horrible. The animations are pathetic. I've seen PS4 titles with way better animations.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, there is not a reason to touch this game again. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cashgrab. Not to mention that the story is garbage in this game with bad voice acting. Or at least the English voice acting is bad. I recommend you wait to pick this game up until it is $15.    … Expand
  29. chlxowns68
    Oct 1, 2021
    5
    The game is incomplete. There are too many twists in the story. but combat system is more improved
  30. Dubbeltrubbel0
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    Truly the worst... Judgment 1 was okay but this is just 100% Lame, Lazy and Cringe!!! Had to force myself to even finish it.
    Japanese drama acting is so cringeworthy I can't even begin to explain it. Storywise it was lame and predictable.
    Also the game looks like a PS3 game with remastered textures. Almost no geometry, environments are extremely square and flat. Actually I've played    Truly the worst... Judgment 1 was okay but this is just 100% Lame, Lazy and Cringe!!! Had to force myself to even finish it.
    Japanese drama acting is so cringeworthy I can't even begin to explain it. Storywise it was lame and predictable.

    Also the game looks like a PS3 game with remastered textures. Almost no geometry, environments are extremely square and flat. Actually I've played PS3 games with a lot more detailed environments, so they didn't even try. NPC models and foremost animations are horrible. The dance students behave like dead fish for example. And there are loads more of these examples through-out the entire game.

    Came here just to say this... I would like my money back cause this shouldn't be allowed to be called a PS5 game. I'll probably give away or try to sell it to someone but it is with a heavy heart I would let someone else experience this garbage.    … Expand
  31. 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 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    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
  32. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 9, 2021
    8
    Lost Judgement
    A Great Drama
    Lost Judgement is a 21 hour long action narrative detective adventure.. theres a lot here.. I’ve never played any of the Yakuza games or the previous judgement game and I was just fine hopping in here with Lost Judgement as it is a self contained story, Here you play as detective Takayuki Yagami,the game starts with a man being arrested for groping a woman    Lost Judgement
    A Great Drama
    Lost Judgement is a 21 hour long action narrative detective adventure.. theres a lot here..
    I’ve never played any of the Yakuza games or the previous judgement game and I was just fine hopping in here with Lost Judgement as it is a self contained story, Here you play as detective Takayuki Yagami,the game starts with a man being arrested for groping a woman at a train station, all while you’ve been hired to infiltrate a highschool to stop bullying.. a teacher from this school was murdered, and eventually all things get entertwined, a murder, sexual assult, bullying.. and you have to untie and connect all of the loose threads…
    The game tackles a serious subject of suicide and bullying all while managing to not take itself so seriously at the same time… youll be handing it to these snot nosed bullies multiple times throughout the day, and solving a murder mystery by night, and I was glued to my seat.. at least for the first half of the game.. here youll do a mix of running from point a to be, stealthing past enemies, getting into fights, and scoping out areas for clues to to progress the story.. and every once in a while get into a chase or teach a dance class… theres a great amount of variety here to keep you enteretained not to menton the horus upon hrs of side missions to really flesh this world out.. but ultimately Lost Judement went on far too long.. I loved the story, all of the twistand turns.. but by hours 12 or so, I was just ready for them to get on with it… stop sending me on this wild goose chase and just end this already… None of the new information was compelling and even if it were, this new info would be stretch out across hours leading me to just be over it before even more new info came in to be stretched out another 2-3 hours.. this story could’ve easily been trimmed down towards the end..
    But overall Lost Judgement offers a compelling murder mystery worth sitting down with for a week..
    One that’s simple and accessible enough to feel like a tv series you sit down with for a few hours a night..
    The pacing gameplay wise is amazing, and if you love your self some crime dramas pick this one up..
    I give Losst Judgement
    an 8/10    … Expand
  33. nikh
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    The first judgement was good but this was even better like everything about this game is improved and the story was brilliant really loved the theme and how the game Handel's such sensitive issues not only that the combat is just awesome really liked it will always be there for yagmi San
  34. josei1985
    Jan 2, 2022
    7
    Buena continuación del primero con una buena historia aunque quizá algo enrevesada y forzada, inferior al anterior.
  35. Kunray
    Mar 28, 2022
    1
    It's your call but for now it's not recommended.
    1/10 this game at that stage.
  36. Daniel0809
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    Great graphics & particle effects on PS5, Combat is perfect also.The judgment game got me into yakuza a few years back and ive played them all and they are all user friendly, fun, entertaining & funny games. I love these games
  37. aviralj
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    8.6/10 for me. Fantastic plot and an extremely engaging story line, combat system was not bad either. Love the characters and the world design is pretty standard for a yakuza type game. This won't disappoint for anyone looking for a great singleplayer story driven game.
  38. A7madAssassin
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Everything was better than the previous one and 2021 GOTY for me. RGG Studio never fails to deliver a great game.
  39. bullshark
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    Combat is excellent & serious props to RGG for perfecting Dragon Engine. The improvements made to Yagami's previous detective abilities are very strong & the new side quests fun & challenging. I dug the story line, which they managed to do in spite of canon & IRL constraints (both in series & real life the yakuza is moribund. Also, keep in mind that school bullying is seen as more urgentCombat is excellent & serious props to RGG for perfecting Dragon Engine. The improvements made to Yagami's previous detective abilities are very strong & the new side quests fun & challenging. I dug the story line, which they managed to do in spite of canon & IRL constraints (both in series & real life the yakuza is moribund. Also, keep in mind that school bullying is seen as more urgent to society at large in Japan than in the US) Character development as well as story's unfolding was epic. The main story part of the game tho was a little too easy & shoulda been much longer (at least as long/hard as Judgment 1). Judgment 1 was a tough act to follow & IMO, it's the better overall game, tho in the grand scheme, both are top notch productions, some of the best in the world.

    PS: Don't play w/ English dub. English dub is terrible. As with all RGG titles, their subtitling & subtitle translations are better than Hollywood(-equivalent) international films.    … Expand
  40. Cisco1985
    Apr 11, 2022
    0
    Combact system insuperabile e trama ben scritta e piena di colpi di scena. Una nuova vetta per il brand Yakuza e spin off, sperando che non si faccia morire il brand proprio ora
  41. Aurre
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    I really love the story compared to the first one. Love the school setting. Graphics looks amazing on ps5 and it has alot of intresting side content. Definetely deserves high rating for this game. The are alot of inprovments and new content definently worth the money for what you get.
  42. marvsfontanilla
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Story: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Time: 40 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  43. yangfanhong
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    It seems that since the Yakuza franchise became turn-based RPG, the Judgment series will continue the original style as an action game, and it is really wonderful.
  44. ismentis
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    As many reviewers mentioned the combat system is more improved. On top of great gameplay, storyline and characters are also attractive.
  45. ZzjimbozZ
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Overall a fun experience !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  46. rkaehdaos
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    the game is greater than judge eyes.
    the problem is DLC.
    story DLC? girl Friend DLC? fight style DLC?
    what the ****
  47. Iudex20
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Since there's no woke statements being made in this game, the official western 'reviewers' don't really praise it like it should be.

    Anyway if you liked the storytelling of the first game, you'd love this, they just have some QoL stuff added to make some elements smoother.

    Sadly this might be the last installment of this series though.
  48. MLCF
    May 8, 2022
    9
    this game is good combat is good music is real good lots of mini games i like saori
  49. Sorenovaaa
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Probably my game of the year for 2021 since the story is engaging . Also, the side content is incredible ,but can be tedious at times such as the robot club side quest. If you are a big Yakuza fan, pick this game up !
  50. rvp
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    Loved the game like most other Yakuza/Judgment games. Happy that it doesn't have the round based fighting like Yakuza 7, the real time fights are more fun imo. Great story as usual, a lot of side quests and activities. Everyone who likes Yakuza/Judgment games will like it as well.
  51. timyzs
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    This game is better than the first one in almost every way, except maybe for the story. (Story for Lost Judgement is not 'bad', but the first game set the bars too high). Nevertheless you still get a plot that is much better than a lot of other games out there.

    Otherwise, it is what you can expect in a typical yakuza-series, you play in the same cities which you will feel right at home,    This game is better than the first one in almost every way, except maybe for the story. (Story for Lost Judgement is not 'bad', but the first game set the bars too high). Nevertheless you still get a plot that is much better than a lot of other games out there.

    Otherwise, it is what you can expect in a typical yakuza-series, you play in the same cities which you will feel right at home, and a tons of engaging mini-games.    … Expand
  52. ChelseazazSwe
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    as a Yakuza's fan Judgment series are really amazing on both combat and story. If you like crimes documentary you gonna love both Judgment and Lost Judgment.
  53. N8Boski
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    Coming from someone who completed the first game in the Yakuza spin off series (Judgment), I Immediately noticed the fluidity and polish of Lost Judgments combat. Not to say Judgments fighting was bad, but Lost Judgments animations make you feel like a total kung-fu badass. I have yet to complete the story, but the new additions to what was already a great experience. Lost Judgment seemsComing from someone who completed the first game in the Yakuza spin off series (Judgment), I Immediately noticed the fluidity and polish of Lost Judgments combat. Not to say Judgments fighting was bad, but Lost Judgments animations make you feel like a total kung-fu badass. I have yet to complete the story, but the new additions to what was already a great experience. Lost Judgment seems to land all of its kicks and punches right on the nose.… Expand
  54. TheFifthNinja
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    Just another solid showing from RGG who have dropping gems each year. I was a very big fan of the first Judgement and part of me was worried that since Yagami's character arc was essentially done in the last game, his generic demeanour would have dulled the experience. Thankfully I was wrong. Yagami is a phenomenal protagonist and there are so many gameplay features that are new or haveJust another solid showing from RGG who have dropping gems each year. I was a very big fan of the first Judgement and part of me was worried that since Yagami's character arc was essentially done in the last game, his generic demeanour would have dulled the experience. Thankfully I was wrong. Yagami is a phenomenal protagonist and there are so many gameplay features that are new or have been built on from the previous game that it is very worthwhile to play this game instead of watching a YouTube video of the always incredible story.

    What keeps this game from reaching that 10 is simply the same flaws that haven't been thoroughly addressed from Judgement. Lost Judgement still has pacing issues with the crucial game modes like the tailing and listening missions. When this game is flowing that well and it all comes to a halt with those modes, the impact is very noticeable. I am well aware that there is a significant decrease of these modes but they still exist. I think for this mode to work as well as in games like Assassins Creed there need to be more of a focus on this for the next Judgment game. It is necessary as it is natural for Yagami, a detective to do these things.

    The other flaws that this game has is one that resides in the combat. Judgment's combat had an issue where the Tiger style was far superior to the Crane style as you get deeper into the game. RGG definatly tried addressing that by makeing Crane stronger and bringing in the equally strong Snake style but the issue is the fact there all the styles have lost their identity. You can use any style for any fight and some might see that as a posiitive because of the freedom to combat it brings but personally for me this seems unessaary. They either need to add more unique weaknesses to the styles or add stronger enemies. The only time the Styles matter is the Amon fight. Everyother time you are fine with whatever style you choose. This is not major gripe but honestly me just nitpicking. Outside of that the Combat is still very good but there is still room for improvement.

    I dont want to get into the story too much for the sake of spoilers but this is a must see. That is all I can say about it.

    Lost Judgment is currently the Game of The Year and worth every dollar and I am looking forward to the Kaito DLC.

    Kevin    … Expand
  55. frankie_gino
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    A great story mixed with much improved fighting from the first game will deliver a solid experience throughout the whole game. The story however, falls short of the great plot of the first game. There are plenty of twists and revelations that will keep you interested but it feels less personal to Yagami and kind of pulls you out of the immersion. The school side story mini games also feltA great story mixed with much improved fighting from the first game will deliver a solid experience throughout the whole game. The story however, falls short of the great plot of the first game. There are plenty of twists and revelations that will keep you interested but it feels less personal to Yagami and kind of pulls you out of the immersion. The school side story mini games also felt frustrating at times and I lost motivation to complete them all. Definitely worth a play through if you were a fan of the first game.… Expand
  56. moeka
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very easy to get into, as it has some content that makes you think about bullying, and everyone would have been on the sidelines once about what was happening around you. Also, at the end of the story, I was impressed by the fact that a certain character who said "kaitou" said "I can understand his feelings" speaks for the feelings of fighting and the feelings of the player in one word. was. From that point of view, I think it's a game with a good story that makes me think because it seems that both opinions are correct. Besides that, it is also attractive to be able to play another story and club activities through club activities of high school students as a game. The story of my girlfriend is also very cute and memorable. If you make a one-hour TV drama, it seems that you can make up to two season 2 and TV specials, and there is a drama part for about 1200 minutes. It is the content that seems to be. Since the game elements come in there, it is a perfect score for playing. The capacity is twice that of the previous work, so you can easily imagine it. It was a wasteful game to end. Also, the stage in Yokohama, where Japan's Chinatown is located, is reproduced almost perfectly, so I think it's good for people who like traveling. If you are a fan of Takuya Kimura, you should definitely buy it. I think it's a god game.… Expand
  57. Countmario3
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Loved this game. Enjoyed every single moment of the main story and the side content!
  58. ParanskyRaj
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Lost Judgment is an absolutely awesome game that is not made with a hot needle. It may not offer a bunch of original and new mechanics, but what it does, it does very well and entertainingly. The game's story and atmosphere, as well as the characters, are simply portrayed brilliantly. It's not a problem to spend more than 40 hours in the game. And yes, you even get that canine companionLost Judgment is an absolutely awesome game that is not made with a hot needle. It may not offer a bunch of original and new mechanics, but what it does, it does very well and entertainingly. The game's story and atmosphere, as well as the characters, are simply portrayed brilliantly. It's not a problem to spend more than 40 hours in the game. And yes, you even get that canine companion here. In short, Lost Judgment is a blast and I can highly recommend it. The full review is on my gaming site here: https://www.paranskyraj.cz/recenze/lost-judgment-recenze/… Expand
  59. TivooGames
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    Lost Judgment è senza ombra di dubbio lo “Yakuza” più grosso mai realizzato da Ryu Ga Gotoku. Un sequel intenzionato a dimostrare come questa nuova IP sia capace di avere una propria identità pur facendo affidamento sulle molte qualità che hanno reso celebre la serie madre. Gli autori inoltre sfruttano questo episodio di “affermazione” per elaborare una delle storie più sfaccettate, cupeLost Judgment è senza ombra di dubbio lo “Yakuza” più grosso mai realizzato da Ryu Ga Gotoku. Un sequel intenzionato a dimostrare come questa nuova IP sia capace di avere una propria identità pur facendo affidamento sulle molte qualità che hanno reso celebre la serie madre. Gli autori inoltre sfruttano questo episodio di “affermazione” per elaborare una delle storie più sfaccettate, cupe e profonde dell’intero franchise, appositamente per dare ulteriore spessore e autenticità alla figura del detective Yagami.

    Link: https://www.tivoo.it/2021/10/04/lost-judgment-recensione/    … Expand
  60. ihearthawthats
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Hours Played: 24 Hours
    Trophy 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    Hours Played: 24 Hours
    Trophy 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.    … Expand
  61. Beleth6
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    This is a great improvement over Judgment, which was already a masterpiece. I can't wait to play the next iteration of the Judgment series.
  62. AlaaHbSam
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    The game play is 100000% better then all the yakuza styles. I liked the new stance of the crane it added a bit character to it
  63. Fsb11
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    What an amazing game that brings you along for well told story with traditional judgement/yakuza style fighting mechanics. I felt attached to every single one of the characters in the game and immediately wanted a sequel as soon as the credits rolled
  64. xtntx03
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    It took me a while to enjoy this game, which is the reason it is not rated higher, but once the story started to take shape I got hooked. Another complaint I have is the number of enemies you run into can get kind of annoying. I would be going to someplace on the map and constantly run into enemies where I would be forced to fight. It is fun but after a while, it gets annoying especiallyIt took me a while to enjoy this game, which is the reason it is not rated higher, but once the story started to take shape I got hooked. Another complaint I have is the number of enemies you run into can get kind of annoying. I would be going to someplace on the map and constantly run into enemies where I would be forced to fight. It is fun but after a while, it gets annoying especially if you are trying to do specific things and keep getting interrupted. Overall though, I loved this game. The characters are extremely likable and the world feels so alive. All of the side quests are super unique, which is something I feel many games can struggle with.… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. DQSF
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    sega brings a new judgment game wow finally please i hope the do the 3 game
  67. 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.
  68. aashir80
    May 16, 2022
    1
    The game overstays its welcome. It tries to incorporate so much variety but really stumbles in the execution. The huge amount of mini games are a chore, especially the robot one... and the 'Amon' fight is downright unfair. And this comes from a 'dark souIs' veteran so no; I am not bad at games. I was not planning to buy this but due to great reviews, this game came under my radar. But IThe game overstays its welcome. It tries to incorporate so much variety but really stumbles in the execution. The huge amount of mini games are a chore, especially the robot one... and the 'Amon' fight is downright unfair. And this comes from a 'dark souIs' veteran so no; I am not bad at games. I was not planning to buy this but due to great reviews, this game came under my radar. But I found it to be kinda overrated.… Expand
  69. seric
    Sep 29, 2022
    6
    I'm fan do the studio and I love first Judgement. The second one however is a big disappointment for me.
    I do really like combat and I enjoyed main plot most of the time.
    But let's talk about things that could be done much better: 1. School stories - as long as final outcome of the story was very nice, the rest was unpolished and leaky. - dancing club - the worst music I ever heard in    I'm fan do the studio and I love first Judgement. The second one however is a big disappointment for me.
    I do really like combat and I enjoyed main plot most of the time.
    But let's talk about things that could be done much better:
    1. School stories - as long as final outcome of the story was very nice, the rest was unpolished and leaky.
    - dancing club - the worst music I ever heard in RGG studio games - being forced to dance every song 3 times pissed me off
    - girls bar - dying of boredom, forced to get to know 4 girls
    - boxing gym - that wasn't bad, but the mechanics of fighting could be done better
    - biker gang - that was nice... first 2-3 races. But then you have to race 10 more to finish this story - it was big pain for me
    - skating club - mechanics was very stiff, if you ever played any skateboarding game then you know how it should look like - I couldn't feel skateboarding here
    - mystery research club - "hey, Yamato, why don't you come visit a club, because I'm so braindead that I don't know how to use my cellphone"
    - photography, esports, casino - at least they were short
    - robotics club - the only club that I can say I fully enjoyed
    2. Repetition. In side quests or achievements like "Do something xxx times" or "Fight all characters in virtual board game". It's just artificial game lengthening.
    3. Main story was really stupid (40 year old man beating teenagers while trying to stay law oracle) or predictable sometimes (train camera evidence clearly showed where the story is going).
    4. Too many cutscences that cannot be skipped - I mean animations, when you start minigames. Also there was problem that you cannot simply restart minigames - you have to go to the main menu, then load...
    5. Stealth mechanics... terrible.

    I'm really happy that some of the mechanics were improved, but they added so much content that they lack time to polish it properly. If all UX problems I mentioned were fixed I would give this game 9. Unfortunatelly after 60 hours with it I got frustrated enough to give it 6 instead.    … Expand
  70. lasmas
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    As good as judgment same cuality story better combat good side contat

    -i did not like the DLC ****
  71. 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 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 justThis 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
  72. secret2assassin
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is a masterpiece. First game to get me to cry in years. Its heavy real stuff, the storyline is. From the main story to the kaito files the story tells of what actually happens in society.… Expand
  73. dark0153
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    **** stealth missions with 1 detection game over mechanic, broken movement and broken take down input.
    Same chimpira scum punks 1 hit-game-over you in the "stealth missions" while you can wipe hundreds of them in the town without breaking a sweat.

    Also the dice n cube game sucks more than the retro arcade games.
  74. BiggieZeke
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    Good
    * Great story and subject matter
    * Good English voice acting so I’m sure the Japanese is just as good * Great investigation/snooping gameplay * Plenty of side quests and mini games (School side story is debatably better than the main story) * For Yakuza fans, Ijincho is great change of pace from Kamurocho Bad * Stealth, and Chasing parts of levels are stupid * Fighting along with    Good
    * Great story and subject matter
    * Good English voice acting so I’m sure the Japanese is just as good
    * Great investigation/snooping gameplay
    * Plenty of side quests and mini games (School side story is debatably better than the main story)
    * For Yakuza fans, Ijincho is great change of pace from Kamurocho


    Bad
    * Stealth, and Chasing parts of levels are stupid
    * Fighting along with enemy types can get stale once you get deeper like most Yakuza games
    * Parkour/Climbing had potential but I think it’s stupid as well    … Expand
  75. Tomicsavo
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    This was also a very good game the school storys was really fun. However the main story was weaker than the first "Judgment" game
  76. Nick_Scratch
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Lots of improvements over Judgment. I just really dig this Japanese "Jack Reacher meets Law & Order" vibe; it's like a season of a great cop drama that you can play. The School Stories aspect can wear out its welcome, but the payoff for solving them all was incredibly satisfying. I really hope RGG keeps up with this series.
  77. ehtaco
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    Bit of an odd game. If you liked Judgment, you would like Lost Judgment. Better than the first game in some aspects, noticeably worse in others. Your mileage may vary in that regard. I do think the story overall was much more intriguing than the first game.
  78. Santolass
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This game its just amazing! It offers an incredible storie, with loads of plot twists, the fighting mechanics are just impecable and the most important you really enjoy yourself playing this game. I sincerely recomend everyone to play this game, certainly one of the greatest I have ever played.
  79. Palaa
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    I really loved the theme of this game, and while the beginning might be a little slow, it quickly picks up and delivers an amazing story alongside a great combat system.
  80. 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 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
  81. Arshia-Izadyar
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    +The story is great
    +A Great Drama
    Lost Judgement is a 21 hour long action narrative detective adventure .
    In short this game is flawless
  82. Musacchio
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Lost Judgement is one of those games that hit close to me, I was also a target for bullying in high school and I can understand completely the characters approach and reactions to the subject. It also tries to communicate with us that even if our institution fails to protect those as it should. It's also extremely problematic when we try to rectify those problems with our own hands,Lost Judgement is one of those games that hit close to me, I was also a target for bullying in high school and I can understand completely the characters approach and reactions to the subject. It also tries to communicate with us that even if our institution fails to protect those as it should. It's also extremely problematic when we try to rectify those problems with our own hands, because our actions may drag others down who doesn't have anything to do with this if we try to enact justice with our own beliefs. Due Process even if it's imperfect, and sometimes fails to deliver justice to those who have been wronged, it's still the best option to give fairness to both the victim and the perpetrator.

    It's a very well written game, which aboard extremely sensitive topics in modern society and isn't shy about it, my respect to the developers who had the courage to go through with it even amidst this polarized society. I will cherish and remember forever this game, it resonated with me and many others apparently. I would give an 11/10 if it was possible.    … Expand
  83. Syed27
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Overall Fantastic game, what a Masterpiece. Litreally loved every second of it.
  84. razermix
    Sep 24, 2022
    8
    Сюжет достойный , боёвка по-моему главный плюс этой игры , но наверно нужно было меньше спец.эффектов при драке , а то такое чувство , что гг не человек , сайд квесты какие и должны быть , но было то что некоторые игровые механики кое какие были не задействованы в сюжете (гаджеты и преследования со стелсом) , а в целом игра вышла годной.Сюжет достойный , боёвка по-моему главный плюс этой игры , но наверно нужно было меньше спец.эффектов при драке , а то такое чувство , что гг не человек , сайд квесты какие и должны быть , но было то что некоторые игровые механики кое какие были не задействованы в сюжете (гаджеты и преследования со стелсом) , а в целом игра вышла годной.
  85. BBGaming
    Aug 1, 2022
    5
    10/10 for the first 10 chapters. I really love them.

    0/10 for the last 3 and especially the ending. Those are so logically disconnected.
  86. FillupJayFrye99
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game Definitely Improves on the Gameplay from the Previous Judgement game; with Adding a 3rd NON-DLC locked Fighting Style for Yagami; Based on Counter Attacks; Removes the Lethal Damage mechanic from the previous game; and allows Yagami to Ride on a Skateboard like he did in a Cutscene from the previous game;

    My Only Problem with the game is that; The Game's Final Boss; ended up being more sympathetic and had a more Compelling Argument for his Stance than The Person we're playing as; Since the Only Refute Yagami even USES; is "But What about Sawa-Sensei"; I Liked her too; But TRY to come up with a more Effective counter-argument than That; Because That's NOT Enough to get me to side with you!    … Expand
  87. giorn_
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    great story and great gameplay also the side activities are good and kaito side story it’s great
  88. gpucci0
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Like the previous one, a very good game, with good graphics, cool fighting mechanics, and a beautiful landscape. Story is interesting enough, although nothing special.

    The game fetches the best from the first installment and improves it. A must-play for Yakuza fans.
  89. Critico_experto
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Lost judgment empeora todo lo que hacía su predecesor, la historia repite eventos que sucedian en la primera entrega, el juego tiene fallos de guion muy bestias haciendo que la trama se sienta muy artificial, y sus misiones secundarias del instituto son un infierno gracias al club de robotica, el cual exige un gran nivel de farmeo y dedicación para poder mejorar a los robots y así poderLost judgment empeora todo lo que hacía su predecesor, la historia repite eventos que sucedian en la primera entrega, el juego tiene fallos de guion muy bestias haciendo que la trama se sienta muy artificial, y sus misiones secundarias del instituto son un infierno gracias al club de robotica, el cual exige un gran nivel de farmeo y dedicación para poder mejorar a los robots y así poder superarlo, a diferencia de los otros clubs que son divertidos pero que se alargan mas de lo necesario, en resumen, de este juego solo merece la pena pasarse su historia principal la cual tiene muchos menos combates, personajes y jefes que la primera entrega, si no tienes nada más que jugar y lo encuentras por 10 euros puede que sea una opción a tener en cuenta.… Expand
  90. ebbest
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    For me this was the goty 2021- great story+ fun gameplay.
    i hope we will see judgment 3
  91. Killerpummkin
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Magnificent, it is simply fun, just like its predecessor, and it is extremely rewarding to explore and interact with the city and its inhabitants.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 19, 2023
    80
    The slightly mixed quality is only a slight blight on Lost Judgment's otherwise stellar quality. It oozes style and has content that will keep players playing for potentially hundreds of hours. The story is a masterpiece of twists and turns, highlighting many issues within society. If the original game is the marker, this meets it with pride. An excellent crime thriller action game with lots of comedy and referential moments that make this one to remember.
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  2. SECTOR.sk
    Jan 24, 2022
    85
    Lost Judgment is a great addition to the Yakuza franchise. It's a Japanese action thriller with awesome narrative, interesting themes and wonderful locations. The game offers entertaining fighting and detective mechanics that are characteristic for the Sega series.
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  3. IGN Adria
    Jan 20, 2022
    90
    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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