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About Lost Judgment
Lost Judgment follows detective Takayuki Yagami as he investigates a series of bullying-related murders at a prestigious Yokohama high school. The narrative pits legal duty against personal vengeance, asking whether justice will favor the law or retaliation.
The game blends investigative sleuthing, free-form combat, and undercover school life. Players explore Kamurocho and Ijincho, use gadgets, practice three martial-arts styles, and join school clubs while tackling side cases that deepen the story.
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Narrative & Plot
A convicted police officer confesses to killing a student teacher who bullied his son, exposing dark secrets within a Yokohama high school. Yagami must trace the chain of bullying that led to multiple murders.
As victims accumulate, the story examines a cycle of bullying and revenge, challenging Yagami to break the pattern and decide whether the scales of justice will tip toward law or vengeance.
- Track each bullying incident chronologically to see connections.
- Listen closely to character statements for motives.
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Investigation Tools
Yagami employs hi-tech gadgets such as drones and listening devices, alongside classic gumshoe methods like scaling buildings and tailing suspects. These tools help gather concrete evidence, especially when a suspect is caught in the act.
The game encourages using both modern and traditional techniques to locate clues, allowing players to approach each case from multiple angles and build a stronger case for the investigation.
- Deploy drones to view hard-to-reach locations.
- Use listening devices to capture conversations from a distance.
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Combat System
Yagami masters three combo-heavy martial-arts styles, each suited for different combat scenarios, from group ambushes to single-target takedowns. The system rewards timing and fluid transitions between moves.
Improvised weapons such as street signs and bicycles can be incorporated into attacks, expanding the range of damage options and allowing creative solutions during fights.
- Switch styles to match enemy behavior.
- Look for environmental objects to use as weapons.
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Undercover School Activities
Yagami goes undercover as a high-school club advisor, joining the Dance Club, Robotics Club, boxing gym, and even a biker gang. These activities provide story moments and varied gameplay.
Participating in clubs lets Yagami interact with students, offering opportunities to gather information that can advance the main investigation.
- Join each club to meet different characters.
- Observe club activities for potential clues.
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City Exploration & Side Content
Players roam the streets of Kamurocho and Ijincho, visiting bars and nightlife hotspots that showcase each city's unique culture. Exploration is encouraged between investigative segments.
Side cases appear throughout the cities, allowing Yagami to apply his detective skills to help residents, which can reveal additional context for the main story.
- Explore nightlife areas for ambient details.
- Take on side cases to encounter new characters.
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