Judgment, for many players around the world, was a first dip into the hodgepodge of hard-boiled tropes and curious quirks that make up 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the popular Yakuza titles. With its departure from notable criminal-with-a-heart-of-gold Kazuma Kiryu (the protagonist featured in most of the other entries in the series) and adding a standalone narrative, the game was an easy entry point for the uninitiated. It certainly helped that it was the first in the series since the original Yakuza to feature an English dub.
Jud𒅌gment is a superlative game in its own right, though, and very substantial one to boot. Before jumping into the sequel, Lost Judgment, you might want to catch up on some of the things that could be missed in the original.
10 ౠ Judge Eyes: The Original Title ꦇ
Before Lost Judgment, games in the Yakuza series didn't have a simultaneous global release, and Japanese audiences always got the games first before they were 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:localized for western players (if tജh﷽ey ever were). It's worth noting, however, that localization is more than just direct translation.
As intrinsically Japanese-inspired as Judgment and the rest of the Yakuza games might feel, localization makes numerous changes to adapt the game for different audiences. One such change is the original title of the game, which was Judge Eyes in Japan. Perhaps developer RGG Studio prefers the localized title, though, considering the sequel is not titled Lost♓ Judge Eyes.
9 Pi🐈erre Taki As Kyohei Hamura ♉
You'd be forgiven for missing out on this piece of trivia, considering that Pierre Taki's performance as Kyohei Hamura, the vicious captain of the Matsugane Family, never made it into the western release. Pierre Taki, who is notable in Japanese film and television for playing suitably menacing villains, was ultimately removed from the game.
The updated character model is far from disappointing, but the absence of the performance by Taki is a big change. At least Hamura's character still gets to wear a stylish tracksuit when at the casino, though.
8 J-Drama Easter Eggs 𒐪
Beyond Pierre Taki's fleeting presence, there are plenty of other references to Japanese dramas and television shows throughout Judgment. Some players in American audiences might not know, but Takuya Kimura (who plays the game's protagonist, Yagami) is also a big name in the world of J-Dramas.
This icon of Japanese media has starred in many films, but his most famous role is in the 2001 show, Hero, where he plays a roguish young prosecutor and investigator known for his casual style and cool demeanor. How very appropriate.
7 ౠ Pawning Items At♌ The Pawn Shop
While selling items is not the primary means of making money in Judgment (that would probably be the VR mini game unlocked in Chapter Three, or simply punching it out of bad guys' pockets in the inevitable brawls) but there is a pawn shop tucked away in Kamurocho that you can make use of.
The shop is located in the alley just south of Yagami's office. Here, you can sell all the junk you accrue throughout your travels. Some things are important to hold on to for crafting extracts, but most of the stuff that looks like junk is just that and should be sold.
6 Getting Bonus Money For Playing Past Yakuza Games 🃏
While new players will have no problem getting into the game with no prior knowledge of the series, Judgment does include a꧅ bonus for anyone who has played previous Yakuza games.
If you have a save file for any previous Yakuza game on the same system, you will be able to immediately access a ¥50,000 bonus. All you need to do is go to your detective agency and check the mailbox out front. This is especially useful early in the game, when cash can be very difficult to come by.
5 Persona 5's The Phantom Thieves Are Referenced In An Easter Egg
Considering Judgment is full of nods to Japanese media across the board, and plenty of Sega properties specifically, it's hardly a surprise that the smash hit 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Persona 5 gets a reference. It's not exactly the most overt of Easter Eggs, but eventually, Yagami will meet a gang of thieves.
Not only do they wear masks that are remarkably similar to those worn by Joker in Persona 5, they also make a name for themselves by stealing specifically from the rich. One of them even goes by the name Jester.
4 ♉ The Hidden Cat Cafe
As with all the Yakuza games, Judgment's iteration of its setting, Kamurocho, is a densely packed collection of city blocks. There are as 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:many mysteries to uncover as there are bland offices to beat foes up in. There are plenty 𝔍of charming spots t𒀰o find, but the cuddliest is the Cat Cafe located in the KJ Art building.
To find this cat-filled room, go to the roof of the KJ Art building and find one of the doors that leads to a stairwell. Head down and find the cat paradise.
3 🎉 Tracking Down Tatsuya Gamo
Not all the side cases in Judgment are necessarily worth your time (although many of them are), but catching Tatsuya Gamo for the Burger Fugitive side case is one many players might have missed. After all, the difficulty of actually finding an🐼d besting this tough opponent is considerable.
To start the fight with Gamo, you'll have to find an extremely narrow alley in between the two restaurants on Showa Street. Sidle down there to find Gamo and then take him out. It's best to come prepared with as many healing items and other resources as possible, though, as it isn't an easy fight. Gamo has five health bars, but besting him will earn you ¥1,200,000.
2 Figh𒆙ting The Secret Boss🉐, Shin Amon
True completionists looking to eke out every challenge that Judgment has to offer will want to set their sights on Shin Amon. This secret boss is only available after completing every other side case in Judgment. Once you've taken care of all those other cases, one final one, aptly called "A Final Request," will appear on Yagami's bulletin board.
Taking this case on will pit you against this surprisingly affable villain. Unsurprisingly, he's a behemoth to beat. On top of his five health bars, he also takes away your phone at the start of the fight, barring you from using items. It's a tough fight, but a necessary one for anyone looking to complete absolutely everything in the game.
1 The Single Refer꧂ence To Kazuma Kiryu
Unlike some of the other spin-offs of Yakuza, Judgment operates as a standalone experience through and through, with only sligh🐼t nods to other games in the se💞ries. You'll find no characters from any of the numbered Yakuza games here. However, there is one extremely oblique reference to the hero of the main games in the series.
In the Ono Michio Bandit side case, you'll have to track down someone who has stolen the zany Ono Michio mascot outfit and is committing crimes. In the course of doing so, one character will mention that Ono Michio used to be played by someone who was, in their words, "incredible at it." Who else could it be but Kazuma Kiryu, who donned the orange head of the Ono Michio mascot back in Yakuza 6?
