Platforms
- PCSep 14, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.64.41K Players
- PlayStation 5Apr 23, 20218.6playscore8.423 Critics9.311.3K Players
- Xbox Series X|SApr 23, 20218.5playscore8.412 Critics9.4679 Players
- PlayStation 4Jun 25, 20198.5playscore8.166 Critics9.310.7K Players
95 critic reviews · 25 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- While it doesn’t stand apart from the main series as much as I might have liked, with its most significant weaknesses being the places it tried to go its own way, the core gameplay from its parent series is as good as ever, and it features perhaps the best story in the entire saga.
Andrew Thornton · Sep 14, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - I’m personally not the biggest fan of the combat in these games, but Judgment changes things up a bit in ways that make things a bit more interesting.
Andrew Farrell · Sep 14, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Judgement is a game that was limited by its one console release. It is great to see the team at Ryu Ga Gotoku bring it to a wider audience. If you have never played a game in the Yakuza franchise this is a great jumping off point. It captures what makes those games so great without requiring a ton of investment in older titles to appreciate the story.
Ken McKown · May 06, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Judgment has its flaws, but it does give you a fresh take on the established Yakuza formula, and the story and characters bring some much-needed realism that sets the game apart. The gameplay additions, while they don’t always hit the mark, at least represent an attempt to keep things interesting. If you haven’t yet played Judgment, this new Remastered version is absolutely the way to play it.
Patrick Anderson · May 01, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - A solid spin-off that capitalizes on the studio's strengths, but ultimately relies on its formula too much. Add in half-baked detective mechanics and Judgment doesn't realize its concept's potential.
David Restrepo · Apr 30, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Judgement is a fantastic Yakuza game, but the spinoff’s other elements can feel half baked. Brawling and investigating can both be fun, but it’s clear there’s depth missing from both aspects. The PS5 version is a blanket upgrade, with improved lighting, textures, and load times, but could have used a bit more care to preserve the artistic choices of the original.
David Flynn · Apr 29, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - If you've never played Judgment before, what are you waiting for? The remaster is one of the best next-gen exclusives to play right now and has never looked better. If you've already played it, it may be hard to justify the price tag at this point, but the substantial upgrades ensure it's the best the game has ever been. There's nothing in the way of new content outside of all previously released DLC, but Yagami's adventure is just as compelling and original as it once was.
Daniel Hollis · Apr 27, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - As mentioned, this remaster is geared for newcomers and so it's the best way to experience the game, even if it isn't a must-play for those who already experienced it on last-gen. Luckily, those who are returning to Judgment Remastered may also have reason to hold out hope for something brand new.
Joshua Duckworth · Apr 27, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - It's disappointing to realize that Judgment is at its best when it veers closer to the mold that it came from. Even though the game's familiar fighting and side activities will happily keep you occupied, it's a shame that the most intriguing and unique additions are also the dullest things about Judgment, because the new roster of characters have been wonderfully crafted otherwise.
Edmond Tran · Apr 27, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Judgment is a great spin-off of Yakuza, and is an excellent starting point for those interested in the series. However, the new detective elements don't go as far as they need to and end up feeling like scene dressing.
Zackery Cuevas · Apr 24, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
From the makers of the acclaimed Yakuza series, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Judgment is the dramatic tale of a disgraced lawyer seeking redemption in a world rife with corruption and despair. Investigate the seedy Red Light District of Kamurocho by stepping into the mind of private detective Takayuki Yagami and utilize innovative investigation systems to uncover the secrets that lie deep within Kamurocho’s corrupt underbelly. Experience visceral combat with two unique combat styles. Take down groups of thugs with sweeping blows in Crane Style, then switch to Tiger to overwhelm a single foe with a series of powerful strikes. Practice mixing-and-matching styles in combat in conjunction with a wide variety of skills, weapons, and powerful (and hilarious) EX Actions to unlock a whole new dimension in combat.
Developer: SEGA