

Lost Judgment 2021
Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Action
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…
- Sexual violence
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- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
- character-ledplot-driven
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
- Developer
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher
- Sega
- Released
- September 24, 2021
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Engine
- Dragon Engine
- Time to beat
- 29 h main story
IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 55 ratings.
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