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Judgment

PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

What works
  • Engaging detective story and characters
  • Solid and satisfying combat system
  • Immersive open-world kamurocho
  • Varied side content and mini-games
  • Well-optimized pc port
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive tailing missions
  • Some combat styles underdeveloped
  • Mandatory side quests interrupt pacing
  • Annoying gang invasion mechanic
  • Minor bugs and softlocks reported

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Lost Judgment

  • Like a Dragon: Ishin!

  • Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

  • KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

  • Yakuza 4 Remastered

  • Yakuza Kiwami 2

  • STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

  • Hades
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Ys X: Nordics

  • Polyarmory: High Calibre Love

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
If you liked…

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  • Story

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  • Continuation

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Judgment: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players have freedom to choose combat styles, keyblade forms, and approaches to boss fights, though story progression is linear."

    Capsule for KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

    "Players have freedom to explore Kamurocho, choose side activities, and switch combat styles, though main story is linear."

  • Competence

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    3

    "Investigation mechanics require skillful deduction and clue gathering; combat is clunky but requires some resource management and tactical movement."

    Capsule for The Sinking City Remastered The Sinking City Remastered

    "Combat requires skillful use of two fighting styles and upgrades; investigation mechanics add challenge but some tasks are repetitive."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and story rather than player-vs-player competition or leaderboards."

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    "Focus is on personal story progression and exploration rather than player-vs-player competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    4

    "Players report long playtimes, post-game content, and habitual engagement with side quests and collectibles."

    Capsule for HEARTBEAT HEARTBEAT

    "Players report long play sessions, engagement with side content, and habitual play of mini-games and side quests."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -4

    "Gameplay centers on solo investigation and interrogation; no multiplayer or cooperative mechanics."

    Capsule for The Shapeshifting Detective The Shapeshifting Detective

    "Gameplay centers on single-player detective and combat experience with limited multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

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    2

    "Players can engage in various side activities and minigames, but core gameplay follows predefined structures."

    Capsule for Yakuza 4 Remastered Yakuza 4 Remastered

    "Players can customize controls and engage in side activities, but core gameplay follows established structures."

  • Domination

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    -4

    "Interactions emphasize balanced character relationships and narrative rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    Capsule for Yakuza 4 Remastered Yakuza 4 Remastered

    "Interactions emphasize story and character relationships rather than exerting power or superiority over others."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    5

    "Strong emotional narrative, beautiful world, and immersive gameplay provide a powerful escape from real-life stresses."

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    "Highly immersive narrative and engaging gameplay provide strong escape from real-life stress and responsibilities."

  • Expectation

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    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    3

    "Players explore different tactics, weapons, and team roles; some routine play but also experimentation with strategies."

    Capsule for America's Army: Proving Grounds America's Army: Proving Grounds

    "Players explore different combat styles, investigation mechanics, and side activities, though some routines are repetitive."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    4

    "Exploration of Kamurocho and discovery of substories, minigames, and secrets encourage curiosity-driven activities."

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    "Open-world Kamurocho with many enterable locations and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play."

  • Expression

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    1

    "Some character customization exists, but limited; mostly standard avatars with minor personalization."

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    "Some customization options exist, such as control schemes and minor character interactions, but limited avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "The game presents a stylized, fictional Tokyo with exaggerated characters and scenarios, blending reality with fantasy."

    Capsule for Jet Set Radio Jet Set Radio

    "Game features a fictionalized Tokyo setting with detective noir and Yakuza crime drama elements, blending realism with stylized fiction."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    2

    "Narrative emphasizes relationships and teamwork between characters, though social multiplayer is absent."

    Capsule for Tales from the Borderlands Tales from the Borderlands

    "Strong narrative focus on character relationships and friendships, though social multiplayer is absent."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop skills in combat and strategy, level up characters, and progress through story and quests."

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    "Players develop combat skills, unlock abilities, and progress through story and side quests, gaining knowledge and mastery."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    Capsule for Wartales Wartales

    "Gameplay is primarily sedentary with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires focused engagement during battles and story; some mini-games involve waiting but overall active play."

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    "Requires focused attention during investigations and combat; some mini-games allow short breaks but overall active engagement."

  • Intimacy

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    "Narrative includes romantic and interpersonal interactions, fostering emotional connection with characters."

    Capsule for Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel

    "Narrative includes meaningful character bonds and emotional connections, though no deep social or romantic multiplayer."

  • Leadership

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    -3

    "Player acts individually without leading or managing groups."

    Capsule for Fate/EXTELLA Fate/EXTELLA

    "Player acts independently without leading groups or managing others."

  • Progression

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    4

    "Strong emphasis on leveling characters, unlocking skills, upgrading weapons, and collecting items."

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    "Strong emphasis on leveling up, unlocking abilities, and collecting items to enhance combat and story progression."

  • Relaxation

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    3

    "Balanced pacing with moments of tension in combat and emotional story beats; overall enjoyable flow."

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    "Balanced pacing with moments of tension and calm, providing flow and catharsis through story and combat."

  • Sensation

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    "High-quality visuals, music, and sound design create strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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    "Engaging visuals, music, and sound design create stimulating sensory experience and emotional impact."

  • Status

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    -3

    "Focus is on personal achievement and story rather than social recognition or popularity."

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    "Focus is on personal story and achievements rather than social recognition or popularity."

  • Story

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    "Highly praised narrative with deep character development, plot twists, and immersive storytelling."

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    "Highly praised narrative with deep character development, engaging plot twists, and immersive storytelling."

  • Strategy

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    "Combat and detective work require planning, timing, and problem solving, though some mechanics are straightforward."

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    "Combat and investigation require planning, tactical thinking, and problem solving, though some mechanics are straightforward."

  • Thrill

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    "Combat and story provide suspense and challenge, with moments of tension and excitement."

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    "Suspenseful story moments and challenging combat provide excitement and tension with satisfying resolution."

  • Value

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    "Players report good return on investment with long playtime, replayability, and engaging content."

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    "Players report strong return on investment with extensive content, replayability, and engaging gameplay."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves frequent fighting, brawling, and destruction typical of the beat-em-up genre."

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    "Combat involves frequent fighting, brawling, and destruction consistent with beat-em-up style gameplay."

  • Survival

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    "Combat involves managing health and overcoming threats, but overall risk is moderate and manageable."

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    "Combat includes managing health and avoiding defeat, though overall risk level is moderate."

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