Lost Judgment

Title Menu Options:

• New Game: Start a new adventure, selecting your difficulty.
• Continue: Load a previously saved game.
• The Kaito Files: Access this story (DLC) if downloaded.
• The Gauntlet: Play unlocked special challenges that provide rewards for the main story.
• Premium Adventure: Available after completing the game, allowing post-game (free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission)) with clear data.
• Two Player Vs. Minigames: Play Virtua Fighter 5, Fighting Vipers, or Sonic The Fighters against a friend.
• Game Settings: Access the Settings menu.
• Replay: Review previously seen (cutscenes).
• License Information: View the game's EULA.
• Downloadable Content: Access your console's store page for more content.
• Additional Credits: View staff credits added with (DLC).

Pause Menu Options:

Press the Pause button at any time outside of a (cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically)) to access the Pause Menu, displaying your bankroll and various options.

• Tasks: View your next main storyline tasks and active side cases.
• Items: Access your inventory, separated into Recovery, Recipes, Food/Drink, Valuables, Disguises, and Gear. Each item has a carrying limit (e.g., only three Toughness Zs). Assign usable items to a (Shortcut) here.
• Skills: Access the Skills screen to apply earned SP for stat improvements and new abilities.
• Case File: Review your history, including all cases, progress, and completed side cases.
• School Stories: Review progress on ongoing teen dramas.
• TownGo: Track completion metrics throughout the game to earn SP.
• Camera: Access your phone's camera to take pictures.
• Taxi: Call a taxi to travel to any (Taxi) stop.
• Messages: View incoming texts. A number indicates unread messages or contacts available to message.
• Gadgets: Access detective (gadgets).
  • Drone: Deploy and fly your (drone).
  • Drone Settings: Customize (drone) parts, check race records, or change control settings.
  • Noise Amp: Deploy the (Noise Amplifier) in special locations to detect sounds.
  • Detector: Deploy the (Detector) to find electrical signals in specific circumstances.
  • Detective Dog: Summon Ranpo the (detective dog) on the streets; he will pull you along if he picks up a scent.
• Check Requests: Review cases available on bulletin boards. Cases must be accepted at the boards; this app is for review only.
• Buzz Researcher: Track social media keywords to find Side Cases.
• Save: Manually save your game anywhere outside of combat.
• Help: Access game tips, including how to perform (EX Actions).
• Settings: Access the Settings menu.

Settings Menu Options:

Accessible from the Main Menu or Pause Menu.

• Game Settings
  • Autosave: If on, the game saves automatically. If off, you MUST manually save.
  • Difficulty: Adjust game difficulty while in-game.
  • Action Assist: Available on Simple and Easy difficulties. The Light Attack button performs most combo actions in battle.
  • Always Sprint in Battle: If on, you will sprint using the Left Stick in battle. Off by default.
  • Vibration: Enable or disable controller vibration.
  • Camera Control: Adjust Vertical, Horizontal, and First-Person camera settings. 'Normal' follows Right Stick tilt; 'Inverted' reverses it.
  • Camera Movement Speed: Adjust how fast the camera moves.
  • Minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen) Display: Toggle the (minimap) on or off.
  • Minimap Orientation: 'Fixed' keeps the map's north at the screen's top. 'Rotating' aligns the map's top with the camera's facing direction.
  • Subtitles: Turn off subtitles for major (cutscenes). Ensure you understand the spoken language.
  • Blood Level: Set to 'Reduced' to minimize blood splatter in regular fights; (cutscenes) retain normal blood levels.
• Audio Settings
  • Headphone Volume: Adjust headphone volume if plugged in. Ensure your console is set up for headphones.
  • Controller Speaker: If on, phone-related sounds play from the controller speaker instead of the TV.
  • Controller Volume: Adjust the controller speaker volume.
  • Speaker Type: Select Stereo or Surround sound setup.
  • Front/Back: Adjust front and back speaker balance.

This guide covers the main story of Lost Judgment on PS4, detailing every chapter from the Prologue to the Finale. It's designed to help you through the game's narrative progression.

Hey there! Lost Judgment throws a lot at you, but getting a handle on the basic controls is the first step to becoming a legal ace and a street-fighting legend. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward, and most of it you can tweak later in the Options menu under "Button Configuration." Let's break down what you'll be doing most often.

Exploration Controls

When you're out and about in Kamurocho, you'll use these to get around and interact with the world:

Menu Controls

Navigating menus is key for managing your cases, gear, and skills. Here's the rundown:

Combat Controls (typical)

When things get heated, you'll rely on these to defend yourself and dish out some pain. Note that some actions might change slightly depending on your fighting style.

Don't worry if combat feels a bit overwhelming at first. The game does a great job of introducing more advanced techniques as you progress, and there's a whole section dedicated to "Basic Combat" if you need a deeper dive. Stick with it, and you'll be stringing together combos like a pro in no time!