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https://opencritic.com/game/11984/lost-judgment

ya boi yagami is back for more Yakuza style beatin'em up, just make sure it's only on a console and not on a PC we can't have any of that

An 83 through 44 reviews so far, slightly higher than the first game which was at an 80.

Reviewerz and B8 Judgment expert arti says it's pretty much exactly the same as the first game, just with a different story and that's fine.

Screen Rant - 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.

Digitally Downloaded - 100
If you exclusively follow the main narrative then youll find that in Lost Judgment, Ryu Ga Gatoku Studio has delivered something every bit as compelling and interesting as anything Raymond Chandler ever wrote. The central crime story is a riveting and often uncomfortably poignant reflection on society (and Japans legal system). If, on the other hand, youre more interested in more Yakuza-style zany side-styles and a deep collection of highly playable mini-games, the Lost Judgment has you covered there, too. I cant see how anyone could fail to love this game.

Siliconera - 90
Much like the flashy combat, the story also builds itself with significant momentum. It makes Lost Judgment a game that, in addition to being fun to play, really entices you to see it to its end.

RPG Site - 90
If there was a category for most improved sequel this year, I strongly believe Lost Judgment might be in the running for winning it. The game offered so many new, cool things to do throughout my 45 hours with it and somehow striked a fine, delicate balance between the goofy Yakuza spin-off you know and love and a spectacular crime drama that tackles difficult themes not seen often enough in games.

Noisy Pixel - 90
Lost Judgment is yet another home run for RGG Studio. It boasts an engaging, jaw-dropping narrative with emotional mysteries connected within an immense web of interconnected conspiracies. Additionally, the game's bold nature in tackling darker themes that can sharply resonate with young adult audiences is remarkably well done. Add on the expected and addicting side activities, minigames, and varied gameplay loop, and you have a sequel that manages to establish its own sturdy identity coupled with non-intrusive elements of the past.

Easy Allies - 80
Over the years, Sega has kept up a brisk pace with Yakuza and its spinoffs, releasing games that share a lot of the same DNA. However, despite the similarities between them, Lost Judgment still manages to stand out and make a strong case for itself by tightening up a lot of the weaker aspects of the first game. It introduces fun and addictive side activities like the school stories and seamlessly immerses you into its world. It may seem easy to write it off as just another Yakuza-type game at first glance, but once you start to walk the streets with Yagami, youll want to see this case through to the end.

Gamespot - 70
Lost Judgment improves on its predecessor by cutting down on some of the more tedious elements of its design rather than outright changing the mechanics to make the investigative side of the equation more engaging. In this sense, it's disappointing that it doesn't lean into what makes Judgment unique compared to the Yakuza series and instead remains at its best when sticking close to those origins. The story is compelling with an endearing cast of characters, the sheer amount of stuff to do is astounding, and there's still an inherent joy that comes from pummelling the city's delinquents into the ground. But it's hard not to feel disappointed that you still feel like a passenger when it breaks away from the Yakuza mould. If this is indeed our last time with Yagami and co., then it's one to cherish. There will just always be a nagging feeling that this was a missed opportunity to do something truly special.


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Just finished chapter one. Plot so far is... interesting, if a bit morally ambiguous. Well, more so than normal. Like, so far I've beaten up several seventeen year olds and put a spy camera in a school bathroom. Hard to feel like a good guy.

They've improved the tailing missions to actually be somewhat challenging now and I think they've been playing a lot of Hitman, as there are now proper stealth sections where you can use coins to distract people and choke people out. Skateboarding's whatever, it'd be better if you weren't limited to roads. Combat's about the same, although it's weird coming off of the end of Judgment and into this and trying to do stuff and finding that ability locked again. The new stance is cool though, very wiggly and has some fun EX takedowns.

Oh and the lip sync for the English dub isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It's mostly fine or fits quite welll, just a few instances that have stood out.

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Okay, almost 17 hours in, think I'm about ready to continue with Chapter 02.

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