Lost Judgment

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9/10

Lost Judgement manages to tell an amazing story while improving on nearly every aspect of the first game, making it a must play for any fan of RGG’s games.

MP1STJames Lara

9/10

Lost Judgment is exactly the kind of sequel that fans could hope for. While the story is undoubtedly toned down, its varied filled side activities and general gameplay improvements and additions helps cater the series into being its own unique identity outside of the Yakuza franchise. Taking everything that everyone loved about the first game, and learning from all the criticisms, Studio RGG has crafted (despite some faults) one exceptionally well played title that would make any fan of theirs excited to play. Like I said it in my previous review, the Judgment series is looking to shoulder the...

MonsterVineSpencer Legacy

Lost Judgment looks incredibly sharp, especially on the PS5. Faces have subtle details like stress lines and wrinkles that make the characters look remarkably realistic, all while avoiding the uncanny valley. The voice acting in both languages is quite strong, though I find myself gravitating towards Japanese dubs for this sort of game. The music is excellent as well, getting you emotionally involved in pivotal story moments, and ready to scrap in battles.

Impulse GamerAbdul Saad

I must confess that I dearly miss the old Yakuza formula. While Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Ryu ga Gotoku's latest entry in the series is a massive hit that

Press StartKieron Verbrugge

8/10

Lost Judgment rectifies a lot of the shortcomings of its predecessor while repeating a few of them. A compelling murder mystery coupled with intoxicating side content and sumptuous visuals make this another solid Ryu ga Gotoku title even if franchise fatigue threatens to take off some of that shine. It succeeds by expanding on what made Judgment great while offering the best real-time combat experience yet. Plus, you can skateboard and solve crimes with a Shiba Inu – I don't think I need to say much more than that.

The OuterHavenJordan Andow

The original Judgment game was a spinoff to the acclaimed Yakuza. However, with the Yakuza series now being a turn-based RPG.  It's up to Lost Judgment to continue to deliver the traditional action-based gameplay that fans know and love?  How has it managed to succeed? Let's find out! Game Name:…

GamerBravesW

8/10

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s follow up to Judgment, Lost Judgment, is the perfect balm for the fan looking for more of the studio’s perfect mix of surrealist humor and legitimately good crime drama.

Video ChumsMary Billington

7.6/10

As a Yakuza newbie and a long-time fan of murder mysteries, here are my thoughts on Yagami's latest adventure in Lost Judgement.

RPGamerPascal Tekaia

Lost Judgment is a sequel many of us have been waiting for. But was the rush to hit the worldwide release deadline enough to make it a standout title? We investigate where the game stands, and this review is called to order.

VGChartzPaul Broussard

6.5/10

Lost in the weeds.If video games have taught me anything, it’s to make sure that if I ever travel to Japan, [...]

Digital TrendsGiovanni Colantonio

“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.”

GameTyrant Dean Clark

0/10

One of the best mystery narratives I have followed in quite some time!