Basic Controls

Learn the essential controls for exploration, menus, and combat in Lost Judgment. Master movement, camera, attacks, and more to navigate Kamurocho like a pro.

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:

PlayStation	Xbox	Control
Left Stick	Left Stick	Move your character
Right Stick	Right Stick	Move the camera
X / A	A / X	Interact Hold down to sprint
R2 / RT	RT / R2	Hold down to sprint
L2 / LT	LT / L2	Hold down to walk
O / B	B / Circle	Center camera behind you
R1 / RB	R1 / RB	Enter first-person "Observation" mode
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	Enlarge/Minimize Minimap
Touchpad / View Button	Select / Share Button	View map
Options / Menu Button	Options / Menu Button	Enter Pause Menu
D-Pad Up	D-Pad Up	Use item assigned to shortcut
D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down	Read notification on phone

Menu Controls

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

PlayStation	Xbox	Control
Left Stick / D-Pad	Left Stick / D-Pad	Move cursor
X / A	A / X	Confirm Use on Items screen
O / B	B / Circle	Cancel/Exit
Square / Y	Y / Square	Discard on Items screen
R1 / RB	R1 / RB	Used in some menus to toggle screens
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	Exit Menu

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.

PlayStation	Xbox	Control
Left Stick	Left Stick	Move your character
Right Stick	Right Stick	Move the camera
Square / Y	Y / Square	Light Attack Rush Combo
Triangle / X	X / Triangle	Heavy Attack Finishing Blow EX Action
X / A	A / X	Hold down to sprint Quickstep (while holding Fighting Stance button)
R2 / RT	RT / R2	Grab Enemy or Weapon Throw Enemy or Weapon
L2 / LT	LT / L2	Guard
R1 / RB	R1 / RB	Fighting Stance
O / B	B / Circle	Center Camera Hold to negate EX Actions
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	EX Boost Mode
D-Pad Left	D-Pad Left	Switch fighting style
D-Pad Up	D-Pad Up	Use item assigned to shortcut
D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down	Taunt
Options / Menu Button	Options / Menu Button	Enter Pause Menu

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!