Best Sequels of 2021
Honorable Mention: Lost Judgment
Features Editor Andrew McMahon: As a sequel, Lost Judgment is pure perfection. The game manages to add in a boatload of fun and unique features, but it also improves upon existing ones fans loved without upsetting the balance of the series core gameplay loop.
Gameplay elements like droning, tailing, and photography missions have been toned down in favor of more side cases, including an entirely new subcategory of school missions. These cases lean into the fun and heart that the franchise is known for, resulting in plenty of fun cases where you chase down UFOs, compete in dance competitions, and guide your students to a brighter future.
Combat also feels much smoother and balanced, especially thanks to the addition of the Snake Class, which focuses on counter-attacks and fluidity. Now, instead of having only power and speed styles, Yagami has much more balanced and varied options to swap out between the three move-sets.
Lost Judgement takes everything that was great about the original and makes it that much better, making for one hell of a sequel.
