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Lost Judgment

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First release
Sep 24, 2021
Publisher
Sega
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Drama, Open world, Mystery, Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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.

Also known as Lost Judgement, LOST JUDGMENT：裁かれざる記憶, startup.exe, Lost Judgment: Unjudged Memories
… See more, 审判之逝：湮灭的记忆, 審判之逝：湮滅的記憶

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Storyline
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…Read more

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…

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Sep 24, 2021
Xbox One
Sep 24, 2021
PlayStation 5
Sep 24, 2021
All 5 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Sep 24, 2021
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 14, 2022
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
29h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
martial arts, investigation, action-adventure, murder mystery, narrative-driven
… All 13, japan, investigations, crime, private detective, yakuza, side quests, urban, likeness used

At a Glance

Critic Score
81
Main + Extras (IGDB)
29h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 7,536 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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