JYDGE

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. God is a Geek
    Oct 11, 2017
    90
    Jydge is great. Not only is it inexpensive, but it offers a lot of diversity in terms of builds or play styles. If you want to make it to the end, you’ll certainly be required to branch out and test the waters, but this only led to more fun in my experience.
  2. GameCritics
    Oct 6, 2017
    90
    JYDGE isn’t very long, but it’s incredibly wide, and its winking embrace of ’80s-style ultraviolence should charm both devotees of the franchises that inspired it and anyone who can appreciate a clever shooter.
  3. Critical Hit
    Oct 24, 2017
    80
    Jydge is superb in its approach to a niche genre. It’s violent, it bends to your particular whims thanks to an onslaught of constantly available upgrades and it never takes itself too seriously as you dispense instant jystice.
  5. PlayStation Country
    Oct 5, 2017
    80
    With its smartly constructed levels and deep customisation options, JYDGE is 10Tons' best twin-stick shooter yet.
  6. Vandal
    Oct 16, 2017
    77
    JYDGE is fun, offers a lot of replayability and adds a great coop mode. It's not unforgettable, but it's definitely enjoyable.
  7. Gaming Age
    Nov 14, 2017
    75
    In other words, it’s a cross between Robo-Cop and Hotline Miami, thrown over whatever twin-stick shooter floats your boat. It doesn’t do much for me, and I suspect that, in years to come, if I ever try to recall Jydge I’ll have a hard time differentiating it from Neon Chrome, but if you just want a solid twin-stick shooter, it’ll do.
  8. PSX Extreme
    Nov 11, 2017
    75
    If you played Neon Chrome or other similar isometric twin stick shooters and enjoyed them I would recommend giving this one a go. At first glance it doesn’t seem like much but once you get into the meat of it you’ll realize that there is more then meets the eye. The game is short but has some depth.
  9. PlaySense
    Oct 15, 2017
    75
    It's a shame the game forces you to replay certain sections in order to experience the whole thing, thus making JYDGE a lot more repetitive than it should be. If you are able to overlook this minor complaint, JYDGE comes highly recommended.
  10. Video Chums
    Oct 21, 2017
    72
    Jydge is another entry in 10tons line of competent twin-stick shooters. The robust upgrade system and loadout options are its best features but the campaign is dragged down a bit by a lack of unique levels and being forced to replay them multiple times.
  11. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    70
    Jydge’s core mechanics are solid and the means to customize the character in meaningful ways that impact the gameplay are almost ridiculously extensive. Unfortunately the game becomes wearisome quickly, as it offers only 18 short missions and the grind-based progression system makes you replay them over and over again with slight alterations. Jydge also doesn’t look good and voice acting is laughable. [13/2017, p.45]
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  12. Cubed3
    Nov 7, 2017
    70
    Ultimately, this is a strong twin-shooter that might be a little too confident in how much people will enjoy replaying older stages on a higher difficulty.
  13. Push Square
    Oct 8, 2017
    70
    JYDGE is an enjoyable twin-stick shooter that has a fun and destructive core mechanic and a lot of replay value. If you’re a huge fan of twin-stick shooters it’d be a crime not to give this one a try and judge it for yourself.
  14. GameSpew
    Oct 19, 2017
    60
    Jydge has been found guilty of conspicuous padding and needless repetition, and my sentence will see it placed in a comfy resort prison with all the other decent games when it could have walked free this very day as one of the good ones. Let this serve as a warning to all other perpetrators who would seek to increase value through nothing more than a shallow investment of time.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. foxviewchannel
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    10tons Ltd. is an independent games developer based in Tampere, Finland. They have a great collection of unique titles. My personal favorite10tons Ltd. is an independent games developer based in Tampere, Finland. They have a great collection of unique titles. My personal favorite is Crimsonland, an intense and addictive game that I enjoyed playing with friends.

    JYDGE is there latest game, a futuristic top-down Cop Shooter.

    The first thing I noticed about the gameplay is how smooth everything runs, you really feel the love and care that 10tons Ltd put into the game with small details that added to the overall experience. Your job is to eliminate crime in the City of Edenbyrg and rescue the hostages with any means necessary.

    The game starts simple, by introducing you to its mechanics, Mood and setting. The more I played, the more I appreciated how deep the game is. Each Chapter is divided into 5 sections separated across the map. Before each mission, you are given different objectives that you can complete. Rescue the hostages, loot all the containers and Exit in 20 seconds are just some of the objectives that I came across. The objectives are fun, and they never felt repetitive. The more objectives you complete the more medals and money you earn.

    The amount of customizing is impressive, your weapon is called the Gavel and it is filled with different configurations that you can equip. Special weapons such as a Rocket Launcher will help you destroy larger enemies but they have limited use per level so you have to use them wisely. Fire Mods comes with countless bullets to unlock and choose from such as Shot Gun Shells and Plasma with each having its own strengths and weaknesses. Everything within the Gavel weapon can be upgraded to the Max with the money you make by confiscating containers from each level. Upgrading the Gavel always felt satisfying.

    You can also choose between countless cyberware Items on your suit and equip any that fits your strategy for each level. For example, Shadow Blend allowed me to sneak in between dark areas to take out enemies while Liam the Laser Drone helped me destroy enemies faster. The amount of choices you have before starting a mission are countless.

    You will encounter challenging enemies during the game, especially boss battles. Planning ahead is key to beating them. You will die a lot in this game but the more you play the better you become.

    I enjoyed the music in JYDGE because it suited the futuristic setting, the cool music blended well with the action and the over the top gameplay. The controls were easy to use and responsive which is great for a game like this that requires a fast response from the player.

    The Graphics in JYDGE are good, most enemies look different especially the bosses and the City of Edenbyrg looks imposing due to the small touches of each level. The dark, gritty mood is felt here and you could really feel the tension while completing the mission

    The replay value is high, once you finish a chapter, you unlock Hardcore difficulty and replaying the missions again on hardcore mode earns you more medals to unlock new levels. The endless customization options in your weapon and gear will keep you coming back for more to try out newer, more creative techniques in a mission. Teaming up with a friend and playing co-op adds a further layer of depth in the game. I enjoyed coordinating with my partner. Do we move in unnoticed? Or do we blast our way in and complete the level in 30 seconds? Those were fun decisions to make.

    Over all I enjoyed the game but I would have enjoyed it more if there was more emphasis on the story. JYDGE is a fun, vibrant action packed game with tons of replay value that deserves attention
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  2. SnappyGR
    Sep 2, 2019
    6
    Snappy Game Reviews - Jydge Jydy

    In a distant future seriously affected by crime, only one man can save the city and force criminals to    Snappy Game Reviews - Jydge Jydy

    In a distant future seriously affected by crime, only one man can save the city and force criminals to taste the sweet taste of justice. JYDGE, based on the world and gameplay style of Neon Chrome, another 10tons Ltd. title, sees the player in the role of the titular cybernetic super police Jydge who lives and breathes for the safety of the citizens of its city in what’s a clear homage/parody of Judge Dredd.

    While Neon Chrome featured a somewhat rogue-like approach with randomly generated levels to a top-down twin-stick shooter, JYDGE goes for a more traditional approach with fixed level layouts and linear progression. Stages are split into several chapters and must be progressively unlocked by obtaining medals in previous missions. You’ll be awarded one of these by simply completing any given mission successfully but that won’t be enough to get through the whole game, you’ll have to worry about completing a plethora of secondary objectives as well. These range from not taking any damage, to completing the mission under a specific time, amongst many others. Said secondary objectives aren’t the most original and given the dwindling number of total missions end up feeling more like padding than actual extra content, with that said they help to mix things up through this very short venture.

    Besides completing these objectives you’ll also need to look out for coloured keys that open specific doors and wads of money that you can confiscate to unlock a wide variety of upgrades back on the Department of Jystice. These can be broken down into two categories, passive skills known as cyberware augmentations for the JYDGE and weapon modifiers that change the firing mode of the JYDGEs trusty gavel.
    Technically speaking, the game is fairly consistent if a bit overly simplistic, just like Neon Chrome, uses the same buildings and models that are earlier. They are far from the centrepiece of JYDGE but are always good to help the player to distinguish everything with no scenery around. Its soundtrack helps to push this cyberpunk aesthetic that the game tries to portray even further and despite being able to achieve its goal it was purely forgettable.

    In the end, I felt a little underwhelmed by JYDGE especially given how much I appreciate both Neon Chrome and the recently released Time Recoil, all three games developed by the same company. There are certainly some redeeming qualities to JYDGE such as its humour and the wide variety of objectives and upgrades to unlock but in the grand scope of things, these aren’t enough to make it stand out amongst its twin-stick shooter peers.    … Full Review »
  3. MEGADUDE
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    jYDGE is one amazing indie top down twin stick shootout. slick controls. tons of weapons and upgrades. this game is kill or be killed. ajYDGE is one amazing indie top down twin stick shootout. slick controls. tons of weapons and upgrades. this game is kill or be killed. a cyberpunk futuristic cherry 2000 robocop topdown shoot out. stop criminals at all costs save hostages confiscate all the loot and make it back to your delorian-esque police cruiser before you die. i love this GAME TOTALLY A BLAST.… Full Review »
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