Where you were often encouraged to put Kiryu, a typically unwavering deity of honor, through uncharacteristic sojourns into weirdly perverse pursuits, Yagami rarely acts in a way that feels out of character, nor are you allowed to get involved in anything that goes against his demeanor. In some ways, Yagami is more believable and well-defined as a protagonist than Kiryu was in the Yakuza series. The two bring a delightful vibe to the otherwise serious nature of the story, and they are treasures. Kaito is a former yakuza who acts as the brawn to Yagami's brains-though Yagami still manages to be an impossible kung-fu savant, for reasons that are never truly explained in any meaningful way, and in skinny jeans, no less. They have interesting personal dilemmas and arcs of their own, and a warm, convincing dynamic together, regularly joking around and pulling one another's chains, and sharing determination when they need to. Yagami and his partner Kaito are the primary emotional conduits, and they remain incredibly empathetic and genuinely likable characters throughout. It's an unsurprising escalation, but it's told in such a way that keeps you glued to the screen-the mystery is gripping, the drama is irresistible, and the performances are excellent.
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While the plot kicks off with a relatively straightforward investigation into a serial killer, Yagami's investigation into it uncovers a vast, complicated and interweaving conspiracy of secrecy and betrayal that involves the history of the cast, the Japanese legal system, the Tokyo police department, multiple yakuza factions, and higher stakes beyond. Yagami might not be a yakuza, and Judgment might not be a mainline Yakuza game, but you'd be mistaken for thinking that the overarching narrative of Judgment doesn't heavily adopt the criminal theatrics that RGG Studio has become known for. And fortunately, despite some unremarkable additions to the standard RGG template, by the end of Judgment it's hard not to feel like you want to spend dozens upon dozens more hours with Yagami and friends. But as we wait for Yakuza to begin anew in earnest, Ryu ga Gotoku Studio has crafted a different opportunity to revisit the staple setting of Kamurocho as newcomer Takayuki Yagami, a disgraced defense attorney turned private investigator.
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I teared up a little when longtime protagonist Kazama Kiryu finally exited the Yakuza series (presumably for good) at the end of The Song Of Life. It's a strange thing to knowingly bid farewell to a fictional character you've followed for over a decade, and then learn to love their replacement. Michael Higham (April 27, 2021)īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
The original Judgment review by Edmond Tran, first published on June 20, 2019, can be found below. The wild crime drama, captivating character performances, and over-the-top action remain intact in this worthy Yakuza spinoff. After spending about four hours with the remaster on PS5-and having just replayed the original a few months prior-I can say that this particular change won't have much of an effect on the things that make Judgment a special experience.
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(You can see a side-by-side comparison between the original version running on a PS4 Pro and the remaster running on the PS5 in our Judgment comparison video.) I wouldn't say it looks necessarily better or worse, but it certainly looks different. While the warm saturation of the original gave a stylish edge to its cinematic qualities, the remaster implements a natural lighting that gives a more realistic tone to its presentation.
One of the more notable changes is the difference in lighting and color grading between the two versions. Overall, these enhancements make the acrobatic street brawling, detective work, and detailed cutscenes of Judgment easier to enjoy. Loading has drastically improved as well, significantly cutting load times compared to last-gen machines-for example, one instance of loading into a game save took about six seconds on PS5 and around 35 seconds on PS4 Pro. The game now runs at what looks to be a consistent 60 frames per second at a higher resolution (though not native 4K), allowing the game to perform more smoothly and look more refined-note, though, that there are no graphics options to prioritize visuals or performance. With a remastered version of Judgment now available on new-gen platforms (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X), a number of changes and improvements have been made to take advantage of the more powerful hardware.
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