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Lost Judgment

2021 · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure

84IGDB player score
55 ratings

Previously Take

Quietly sitting at an 84 average. The algorithm never did this one any favors. More story than an RPG — drama, open world first, and the RPG parts serve the narrative. Just you and the game. No lobbies, no teammates, no excuses.

About this game

Lost Judgment is an action-adventure game that blends detective work, narrative-driven exploration, and dynamic combat. Players take on the role of a private detective investigating cases across urban environments, gathering evidence, tailing suspects, and uncovering hidden connections while engaging in fast-paced fighting encounters. The game expands on its predecessor with new investigative mechanics, varied side activities, and multiple combat styles that emphasize fluid movement and adaptability. Its structure combines story-focused progression with open-ended exploration, offering a mix of mystery-solving and action.

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…

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Game facts

Release date

Sep 24, 2021

Developer

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Publisher

Sega

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Themes

Action, Drama, Open world, Mystery

Game modes

Single player

Franchise

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Perspective

Third person

Critic score

81 / 100 (7 reviews)

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