Analysis of Judgment Remastered: I want to be a detective when I grow up

After its passage through the previous and recent generation, Judgment receives a facelift at the height of the new consoles.

For those who don't know it, Judgment is a spin-off of the mythical Yakuza saga. We put ourselves in the shoes of Takayuki Yagami, a private detective who will have to investigate a series of horrible murders that are taking place in the city, gathering evidence, finding witnesses, and facing multiple enemies. This would be the central axis of the game, but I warn you that there is more depth in the motivations of our protagonist, but we wouldn't want to go into spoilers.

Players with patience, this is your game. Its story walks slowly between numerous and intense combats, giving plot touches that will keep you glued to the screen. And yes, like all good thrillers, it's very engaging.

Get ready for the continuous plot twists and to discover one of the best written anti-heroes in the world of video games.

Its facelift suits it very well, we have played it at Xbox Series S and its performance is excellent, its fluidity in combat, textures, reflections, or details in the characters, create a truly immersive set that extends the story far beyond a line of dialogue and is supported by a color palette that changes as the narrative progresses.

In terms of gameplay, the following stand out variety in its proposals. First of all, their combat is based on two different stylesThe crane and the tiger. Both are useful on certain occasions, the crane for combats involving a large number of enemies and the tiger for duels.

You have a variety of combos at your disposal, as well as making use of objects you find around the stage or propelling yourself from walls to get a good hit.

Secondly, the more detective side. We will have an endless number of missions in which we will have to collect different evidence, follow a target incognito, make use of a drone to access inhospitable places or make chases.

Other highlights are its secondary missions, the game's controls are very easy to use, and you'll be able to play through the game with the help of a friendship meter, and you'll want to make friends with the neighbors you've helped. You have a friendship meter, and you will be interested in making good friends with the neighbors you have helped, since sometimes they will want to join you to help you in combat or teach you unique skills. In addition to this, there is an elaborate script in the secondary characters, with the most varied conversations and somewhat eccentric outcomes.

In short, if you still had Judgment pending and want to live it in the new generations:It's your time.

The bestIts story, the narrative depth of the characters and the combats.

The WorstSome main missions become tedious and repetitive.

This review was made possible by a download code for Xbox Series S provided by Koch Media