Judgment Review

Released in June 2019 for PlayStation 4, Judgment tells the story of a hard-working lawyer turned private investigator. He becomes embroiled in a Yakuza conspiracy that quickly places him in dangerous and desperate situations.

You definitely get your money’s worth from Judgment. This is due to a cast of fantastic characters, an intriguing story, and as much side content as you can possibly handle in a game. However, some aspects of the gameplay do not feel as fresh or fun as other instances within the title.

Kamurocho’s New Tone

Fans of the Yakuza series may be familiar with the setting of Kamurocho. This is also where Judgment takes place, solidifying the game as a spin-off. However, Judgment ultimately feels much different than a Yakuza game. Although, it does share many similarities.

For instance, Kamurocho is still a very lively place. The streets are scattered with plenty of NPCs going about their day. As you brush past these nameless entities, you get a feeling that the city is alive. This is supported by catching characters you know wandering the streets as well.

Kamurocho feels very familiar to a Yakuza fan but just different enough. This makes the title an interesting chance to see the fictional city from a new perspective.

Kamurocho at night