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[Nankatsu]

Seems like it's coming September 21st, both on PS4 and PS5. Appearantly it will have a season pass, which is new thing for a a Ryu Ga Gotoku studio game.

Let's goooo! So glad this is happening and my boy Yagami comes back for another private investigator journey. Narrative was damn good on the first one.

 

[xion4360]

Awesome, im playing judgement now and its all the fun of yakuza but without all the baggage of backstory and who is this character again....cant wait

 

[AmuroChan]

How long does it usually take to get a Yakuza/Judgment game localized in the west?

 

[LordCBH]

How long does it usually take to get a Yakuza/Judgment game localized in the west?

You're....gonna be waiting a bit. Likely at least 6 months.

 

[AmuroChan]

You're....gonna be waiting a bit. Likely at least 6 months.

6 months is quick to me. I have to wait 2 years to get Trails and Ys games localized.

 

[Nankatsu]

How long does it usually take to get a Yakuza/Judgment game localized in the west?

Judgment was faster than Yakuza - Like a Dragon. Release most likely won't be worldwide, still a guy can dream.

 

[LordCBH]

Judgment was faster than Yakuza like a dragon. Release must likely won't worldwide, still a guy can dream.

Y:LAD's localization time was garbage. Especially with one version being held back 4 months on top of it.

 

[[Sigma]]

Please keep the chase missions to a minimum. That is all.

 

[LectureMaster]

Awesome! Judgment is my favorite Yakuza game and the mystery unfolding is very cliffhanging.

Please keep the chase missions to a minimum. That is all.

IMO the stalking missions are way worse...

 

[Xaero Gravity]

Oh fuck yes

 

[Gediminas]

i just hope, there will be no shitty turn based combat. real time fighting is the only right way or very least as FF7R.

Day 1 for sure.

 

[Nankatsu]

i just hope, there will be no shitty turn based combat. real time fighting is the only right way or very least as FF7R.

Day 1 for sure.

Pretty sure Lost Judgment will be classic Yakuza combat.

As it stands, it is pretty clear that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's want both protagonists to coexist under the same space.

Yagami = classic Yakuza combat.
Ichiban = turn based combat.

In my opinion it keeps things fresh and unique. Like a Dragon is a hell of a turn based RPG, you shouldn't sleep on it just because they shifted gears towards a different type of gameplay.

As a huge Yakuza fan I did not like the idea of the change too, but ended up picking it up, I'm currently playing it on PS5 and it's fantastic in every possible way.

It's Yakuza 0 craziness and goffiness, but turn based.

 

[VALCON 82]

6 months is quick to me. I have to wait 2 years to get Trails and Ys games localized.

This guy gets me...

 

[TwistedSyn]

Fuck yes! I thought this would have been another year but, I am glad I was wrong. Hopefully the localization isn't to far off from the Japanese release.

 

[nush]

Fuck yes! I thought this would be a one and done entry.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Hell yes.

 

[The Shepard]

Hype as fuck, judgement was an excellent game. Story was brilliant I thought. Day one.

 

[Tiamat2san]

Great news!
I am replaying the first game now with the remaster.
I hope they’ll Keep the 60fps .

 

[IKSTUGA]

Nice! First one was so good.

 

[Bridges]

Fingers crossed this also comes to Xbox since the remaster did. If the mainline games are going to be turn-based now then it's cool that the old formula might live on through Judgement. Can't wait.

 

[Karmic Raze]

Judgment was actually the last game I beat. I was absolutely captivated by the narrative, the characters, everything. I thought the combat and the story were both excellent. I couldn’t put it down! I was hoping we’d get a sequel, and I can’t wait to see where Yagami’s story goes next. I don’t stick with most games long enough to complete them, but Judgment had me freakin’ hooked. Bring it on. I will get this day one for sure!

 

[SkylineRKR]

Judgment is my fave Yakuza game.

The atmosphere, the gameplay, I think it beats Yakuza. I just loved the whole detective stuff and whodunit story. The actual crime solving gameplay was simplistic, but I didn't mind. The drone however was massively underused in the campaign though, which was weird. I think Judgment also had the best minigames, it had fucking Motor Raid. I played it a ton and loved it. I bought this game on the first day of my summer vacation in 2018, and it was the only game I fired up in those weeks.

I was also very impressed by the ENG voice acting, don't sleep on it. They did a great job. Judging by the summary it will be real time battling again, which I prefer in the end.

 

[Ryu_Joestar]

Judgment was faster than Yakuza - Like a Dragon. Release most likely won't worldwide, still a guy can dream.

Considering the actual teaser site has various languages, it might be a worldwide release

 

[GymWolf]

Fuck yeah.

I still like yakuza more but judgement was pretty good too.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Officially confirmed. It's coming to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series on September 24 global launch.

FUCK YEAH BOYS. It was my goty when it came, very underrated and I'm super glad they decided to make a sequel despite lower sales.

 

[LisaMariaMartin]

No PC is weird. Also, no Stadia even though they paid to exclude PC last time?

 

[xion4360]

well im hyped. nice to see the studio take a global approach, they really are a talented studio.

 

[LordCBH]

Officially confirmed. It's coming to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series on September 24 global launch.

FUCK YEAH BOYS. It was my goty when it came, very underrated and I'm super glad they decided to make a sequel despite lower sales.

Fucking. YES! No having to wait on this one!

 

[graywolf323]

Officially confirmed. It's coming to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series on September 24 global launch.

FUCK YEAH BOYS. It was my goty when it came, very underrated and I'm super glad they decided to make a sequel despite lower sales.

I'm tempted to buy the PS5 release now just to show support for their decision with Lost Judgment

 

[BaneIsPain]

Love it. I’m still playing the first one. It started slow but damn Yagami and Kaito are good pair.

 

[BaneIsPain]

 

[kingwingin]

Finishing up yakuza series after playing them all over the last year and I want more. Love the gameplay so much.

Never played judgment but it will definitely be my next purchase to prepare for this!

 

[PhillyPhreak11]

The original was one of my favorite games on PS4. A few annoyances, but overall a great game. Loved the story.

 

[Sakura]

Never cared for the Yakuza games, but I enjoyed the first Judgement. It did have some issues though so here is hoping they improve upon it with the second game.

 

[Jigsaah]

Cool! I never been a fan of Yakuza,,,maybe because of the sillier side of it. This game looks to be all business though. I hope they put the first one on sale so I can at least play on PS4 first.

EDIT: Psyche...just looked it up and a complete edition with all the dlc released last month on PC for $39.99 apparently.

Second EDIT: Nope, just Stadia, but not Steam. WHAT!? Stadia has some sort of exclusive deal.

 

[lyan]

No PC is weird. Also, no Stadia even though they paid to exclude PC last time?

I guess they are waiting for the first game's Stadia deal to be over so that they can release the whole series on steam.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Woah man Phoenix Wright got very serious all of a sudden.

 

[drganon]

Cool news. The first Judgment was an awesome game.

 

[Gediminas]

Day 1 for sure. no turn based combat garbage, count me in. already pushing Refresh button to pre-order!

 

[GymWolf]

Oh cmon, why no pc??

 

[Classicrockfan]

 

[Aenima]

Hyped. Judgment main story was really good. Im more a fan of the side content from the main Yakuza games, but Judgment main story was one of the best from this studio.

If they keep the brawl action combat for this series, is a nice way to keep things fresh by doing turn based on the main Yakuza and action combat for Judgment. Also hope they go deeper in the investigation mechanics.

Disappointing to see SEGA going the DLC, Deluxe Editions and now season pass route. Will probably wait untill all the content is out before purchasing the game.