It's always fantastic to revisit the world of Yakuza games and their spin-offs. Having enjoyed the previous instalment, I had high hopes for Lost Judgment and wasn't disappointed.

This sequel offers a richer gameplay experience thanks to several new features and improvements. The most important improvement over the first is a significantly smoother combat gameplay, considering there is so much of it. Besides, the new skate for navigation and a more convenient taxi option for faster travel are welcomed additions. There are also new fighting styles with distinctive moves and usefulness (I particularly enjoyed the Boxing style for its uniqueness).

The sequel also introduced new climbing, parkouring, and stealth segments, but these are implemented quite shallowly and quickly became a chore in my playthroughs.

While the completion requirements seem easier to fulfil, the magnitude of the completion list remains enormous, adding many School Stories-related requirements on top of the typical stuff.

The story, as always, is a standout feature, but I found myself unsure if it reaches the same emotional peak as Judgment.