Lucy Walsh

I loved it. Go into it with no expectations and an open mind. Don't let negative reviews deter you because I and a lot of other people thought it was really beautiful. It's very strange and VERY moving. A movie a lot of people would consider to be "slow" or "without much happening" but it was thought provoking and interesting. As someone who thought she hated spiders, I'm now contemplating having one as a pet ;)

It is a must play. Fun game play, interesting characters, nice story, stunning world. It's just a good game. Especially if you're a fan of cats! It got to me in a way I had not expected. I became very attached to the world and characters in the short time it took me to play through it (about 6 hours give or take). But as soon as I was done I was ready to play through it again (once I'd wiped away all my tears and could see clearly again at least). I occasionally see people complaining about the length of the game, but don't let that deter you. Not every game needs to be 40 hours plus to be good, I felt this game had the perfect length for what it was and I have absolutely no complaints. It's a game I'd consider a piece of art, and more often than not those games are a lot shorter than a typical one. Think the last guardian, those kinds of vibes. It's beautiful, and I'm very happy that it is has received such high praise and there is so much hope for a sequel! I really hope one comes. Beautiful game, go try it if you haven't already. 10/10

Everything about it was perfect to me. I started out the game with no knowledge of how it would play, what the story was, anything really (other than it having cute foxes lol, and being very highly praised) The game play was fun, enticing side quests and interesting exploration of a gorgeous world that sucked you in and made you want to find more. All the little details within the world made it feel real and like you were really a part of it, each time you did something really feeling like you'd made a difference. It was never boring as you worked your way through each area in an effort to help the people around you and level up. Every time I upgraded an item or found a new headband or hat, I felt accomplished. Each item more beautiful than the last making it difficult for me to decide what to wear 😆 I found myself spending hours clearing the fog on the map as I explored, finding new puzzles and interesting items along the way, liberating camps and of course, petting those cute foxes. The combat was exceptional. Never becoming a bore with repetitive actions like some games, there was always something new to try with different battle stances, new weapons, new ways to be stealthy and even right up to the end I was surprised with new and more brutal ways to fight. Loved the duels! The world is stunning! Graphics are beautiful and I enjoyed the photo mode immensely. Mesmerized by the gorgeous scenery as I climbed mountains, traveled across beaches, got lost in beautiful forests, when I found another haiku to complete, or just took a moment to relax and reflect in the hot springs. It's a truly stunning game. The characters were interesting and I became very attached to them and their stories. And the main story was great! I was utterly hooked throughout the entirety of it, I found myself nervous many times to progress for fear of what was to come, but also anxious and excited to complete the next challenge. By the end of the main story, I felt like a total badass. But I was wrecked with emotion and guilt, filled with happiness and pride. I felt so many emotions that I had not expected from this game when I set out playing for the first time. But what really sealed it for me was all the little things. Finding a note from a family dealing with torment, a dead pet, a trashed family home, the way the petals fell, the weather changes, your flute, the way people greeted you and how their perceptions changed as you progressed through the story, when you finished a quest how you'd find Jin doing something different each time, helping a peasant fill a cart, stroking his horse, fast asleep against his horse 🥺 all these little things helped it feel so much more real to me. And hooked me more each time. Overall I would say this game is a must play for anyone who enjoys gaming. I could go on for hours about how much I loved it, but to sum it up in these few words will have to do. 10/10

I'm about 35 hours into this game and I can't get enough. It's just so good. The school stories are great fun with interesting stories and characters, I've found myself paying more attention to that than the main story, and that's not saying the main story is bad. The main story is fantastic. Once again I have found myself very attached to the characters and wanting to find out what happens next, all kinds of emotions. Shocking parts and parts that make me laugh. It's just overall a fantastic game. The combat is fun. It's just all fun lol. I couldn't love it more. When the first judgment was released I played a demo for it and since I love detective games and the demo was so fun I went out and bought it at release. I loved it, it was the best game I'd played in a long time, that led me to play through all the Yakuza games and I have to say they are my favourite games. I find myself thinking back to that as I play this and I'm just so glad I played the first judgment so that I got to experience all these amazing games! 100% recommend!!!