Absolutely fantastic. A meaningful and interesting DLC that expounds upon maybe the most interesting character in the Judgment games: Masaharu Kaito. After this game, I don't know if it's a hot take, but I would absolutely love to see Kaito get his own entire game, maybe even more than Yagami getting another, though I know why RGG would prefer Yagami as a protagonist. The story is really heartfelt and the main villain is one of the series' best.
an actual RGG game with an actual happy ending. 10/10
Lost Judgment: The Kaito Files - Absolute cinema. The most fucked up and evil antagonist i have actually seen in video games. One of the best plot twists in RGG games. Great new characters. Peak Ending. Thank You RGG for this short masterpiece. Thank You Unc Kaito 🐐❤️
Short and sweet, sometimes predictable but never without heart, The Kaito Files was a fun experience that allowed Kaito a much deserved moment in the spotlight.
Despite some minor issues with gameplay and the plot, I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent playing as Kaito and hope that RGG brings back Jun and Mikiko for future entries.
Despite some minor issues with gameplay and the plot, I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent playing as Kaito and hope that RGG brings back Jun and Mikiko for future entries.
A fun little DLC side story for Lost Judgment, where Kaito takes on a case that has a bit of a personal stake on it.
Honestly, with how depressing and heartwrenching stories that RGG have been producing lately (which isn't a bad thing), it was a nice breath of fresh air to see where The Kaito Files was going in the story.
Short and sweet, but really builds upon who Kaito is as a person, and how much he's changed since he's been with the Yagami Detective Agency. Technically/gameplay-wise, it isn't so different from the Lost Judgment base game, however, some parts of the game felt a little too long when you're using your detective/stealth modes. As far as the story goes, there were also some odd pacing story beats, but didn't seem to overly take away with what the game was trying to present.
Overall, I loved it even if it had those really small non-issues. Just felt like it was worth bringing up.
Honestly, with how depressing and heartwrenching stories that RGG have been producing lately (which isn't a bad thing), it was a nice breath of fresh air to see where The Kaito Files was going in the story.
Short and sweet, but really builds upon who Kaito is as a person, and how much he's changed since he's been with the Yagami Detective Agency. Technically/gameplay-wise, it isn't so different from the Lost Judgment base game, however, some parts of the game felt a little too long when you're using your detective/stealth modes. As far as the story goes, there were also some odd pacing story beats, but didn't seem to overly take away with what the game was trying to present.
Overall, I loved it even if it had those really small non-issues. Just felt like it was worth bringing up.
Surprising depth for a DLC and great at making every aspect feel purely Kaito's. Despite being clumsy at handling its scope sometimes it's a very heartfelt/bizarre story about devotion and honesty with ones past only RGG could've made, loved it! Not ranking or rating though
Great side piece to an already incredible game. It's short but does what it wants to perfectly. Kaito feels great to control, new music is great, and the fights are like always still fun as hell.
THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON
I love Kaito and think this makes, conceptually, a good case for how he should step-up as being a proper main protagonist in a hypothetical Judgment 3, but woof man this was mid incarnate. I was disappointed by how the supporting cast in Lost Judgment got shelved but this didn't bother to make up for that either. A very perplexing choice to make a story expansion around Kaito's past but Higashi is hardly involved at all and the Matsugane stuff isn't really deepened whatsoever. Outside of Jun and the final boss, the story was a total lull with occasionally fun gameplay sprinkled in, intentionally reminding you of early mainline Yakuza/Like A Dragon, but nothing memorable to write home about than just boredom. I don't know how RGG or Sega can look at this with the small content provided and think this was definitely worth charging 30 bucks.
I love Kaito and think this makes, conceptually, a good case for how he should step-up as being a proper main protagonist in a hypothetical Judgment 3, but woof man this was mid incarnate. I was disappointed by how the supporting cast in Lost Judgment got shelved but this didn't bother to make up for that either. A very perplexing choice to make a story expansion around Kaito's past but Higashi is hardly involved at all and the Matsugane stuff isn't really deepened whatsoever. Outside of Jun and the final boss, the story was a total lull with occasionally fun gameplay sprinkled in, intentionally reminding you of early mainline Yakuza/Like A Dragon, but nothing memorable to write home about than just boredom. I don't know how RGG or Sega can look at this with the small content provided and think this was definitely worth charging 30 bucks.
What's there is incredibly good but the issue is that there's not really enough of it. If they made this its own game in a similar fashion to Gaiden I think this would be one of my favorite games in the series.
As sad as it would be to lose Yagami as a protagonist, this DLC showed me Kaito is a great replacement. The story was neat but nothing special imo
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A great little story about Kaito, the perfect length honestly, anything longer would have made everything just a bit less impactful. (if that makes sense)
great dlc combat is pretty neat even if its just improved versions of yakuza 0 brawler and beast loved the story the final boss was funny as shit its the definition of fighting a random guy
rather short, but the content this DLC provides has one of the best series of sequences and fights in the whole RGG universe
This replay really solidified my thoughts on how much I love Kaito and this expansion to his character, I'm so happy this exists.
Still the best romance in the Yakuza franchise.
Still the best romance in the Yakuza franchise.
Neat little story expansion that gives Kaito some much needed screen-time even if the amnesia and Shirakaba thing is completely pointless.
Definitely not worth 30$ however, 4 chapters 0 side content, the whole thing took me about 5 hours and Kaito's combat is basically just Brawler and Beast style without any of Yagami's flair (no leapfrog or wall jumps), not really all too creative.
Definitely not worth 30$ however, 4 chapters 0 side content, the whole thing took me about 5 hours and Kaito's combat is basically just Brawler and Beast style without any of Yagami's flair (no leapfrog or wall jumps), not really all too creative.
Stellar story DLC for what is (in my opinion) one of the finest entries in the greater yakuza/Like a drogon universe. RGG really outdid themselves.