Exploding Judo Federation

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Exploding Judo Federation is a multiplayer arcade fighting game. It was developed by der Mondhase and was released on October 23, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Exploding Judo Federation is a fast-paced 1v1 fighting game where grabs are lethal and movement is key. Players use strikes, rolls, and timed grabs to outmaneuver and explode their opponents, with unique super moves adding strategic depth. Emphasizing dodge, positioning, and dirty tactics, it challenges players to master its dynamic, explosive combat.

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gameplay7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Exploding Judo Federation offers a unique and fun gameplay experience with a focus on throws, making matches fast-paced and unpredictable.
The game features a quirky roster of characters, each with distinct playstyles and abilities, providing depth and variety for players.
It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and includes engaging single-player content with unlockables and arcade endings.

The game suffers from some jankiness, including inconsistent frame data and hitboxes, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is no online multiplayer, limiting the ability to play with friends remotely, which many players find disappointing.
The final boss can be overly difficult and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the arcade mode.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics, focusing on throws and mobility, which allows for diverse playstyles and strategies. While some users noted issues like clipping and pixelated graphics in character selection, the overall experience is described as fast, fun, and engaging, with distinct characters and a satisfying core loop reminiscent of classic fighting games. Unlockables add depth, though some players found the process to acquire them a bit tedious.
- “Endlessly exciting gameplay, with the wild and unique character and story designs you'll recognize from previous works.”
- “Unique gameplay: attacks lead into grabs rather than being your way of dealing damage, and dashes and rolls allow for plenty of movement if you want to just react and punish your opponent. There is plenty of room for a variety of playstyles even if the end goal is to land a throw no matter what.”
- “The core mechanic revolves around knocking your opponent down, so there’s a strong focus on breaking throws (it works similar to Tekken, but with large on-screen prompts).”
- “The gameplay graphics are fine, but in the character select, the character photos look really pixelated. If possible, stuff like drawn renders or something would be awesome. This is an extremely minor nitpick, and me looking for problems; in the grand scheme of things, this doesn't matter.”
- “The core mechanic revolves around knocking your opponent down, so there’s a strong focus on breaking throws. It works similarly to Tekken, but with large on-screen prompts.”
- “Its core gameplay loop reminds me a lot of Virtua Fighter, as it gives you a fairly small but very consistent set of options and then asks you to repeatedly play through them at breakneck speeds.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally low-resolution but functional across all PCs, with a charming style that enhances the overall experience. While some character images appear pixelated, this is a minor issue in an otherwise visually appealing game that showcases the developer's passion through its aesthetic and accompanying music. Overall, the visuals complement the engaging gameplay and unique content effectively.
- “Beyond that, the game's base concept/execution is super fun, and is only complemented by the wonderful style and aesthetic.”
- “The gameplay graphics are fine, but in the character select, the character photos look really pixelated. If possible, stuff like drawn renders or something would be awesome, though this is an extremely minor nitpick.”
- “Visuals are low resolution, but at least they work on every PC.”
- “The gameplay graphics are fine, but in the character select, the character photos look really pixelated. If possible, something like drawn renders would be awesome. This is an extremely minor nitpick, and in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't matter.”
- “The visuals and music clearly come from a developer who poured their heart into the project.”
story
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The game's story is praised for its engaging and quirky narrative, featuring unique character designs and deeper themes that enhance the fighting experience. While some players find the plot challenging to follow due to its numerous references and inside jokes, the diverse arcade modes and character-specific endings contribute to a rich and entertaining lore. Overall, the story adds significant personality and excitement to the gameplay.
- “Endlessly exciting gameplay, with the wild and unique character and story designs you'll recognize from previous works.”
- “Exactly what I want out of a fighting game: fun gameplay, zany characters, and deeper story beats than on the surface.”
- “The story can be hard to follow, maybe because of all the quirks, references, or inside jokes, but it’s full of personality.”
- “You've got 3 different arcade mode types, unique arcade ending cutscenes for every character (that tell a hilarious-yet-ominous story when pieced together), boss fights, and even unlockable lore entries and gallery artwork!”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and beauty, complementing the stunning visuals and showcasing the developer's passion. Many players express a willingness to purchase the soundtrack, highlighting its appeal as a significant aspect of the overall experience.
- “The stages and music are genuinely beautiful, in my opinion, but the main appeal is the characters.”
- “I would gladly pay for a game like this, and the fact that it costs me nothing is great; I will definitely buy the soundtrack.”
- “The visuals and music clearly come from a developer who poured their heart into the project.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its quirky gameplay, featuring amusing glitches and a distinctive comedic style reminiscent of Andrea's work. Players can enjoy unique arcade endings for each character, filled with humor and references, alongside entertaining boss fights and unlockable content that adds depth to the comedic narrative.
- “Of course, this game has fully featured arcade endings for each of the 11 main cast characters, with Andrea's trademark humor in full swing, and a lot of references to Schwab and 8CSG.”
- “You've got 3 different arcade mode types, unique arcade ending cutscenes for every character (that tell a hilarious-yet-ominous story when pieced together), boss fights, and even unlockable lore entries and gallery artwork!”
- “Expect funny gameplay and a lot of clipping through the floor, walls, and characters.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat frustrating, particularly in the alternate gauntlet mode, which involves numerous fights. However, many appreciate the option to unlock boss characters at the start, allowing for a more tailored experience, and overall, the game is seen as a significant improvement over its predecessor.
- “The alternate gauntlet mode can feel quite grindy as it features a lot more fights.”
- “The Chaingear boss can be quite frustrating.”
- “I just want to earn the characters because I like the game, but the grinding can be tedious.”

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Exploding Judo Federation is a arcade fighting game.

Exploding Judo Federation is available on PC, Windows, Xbox and PlayStation.

Exploding Judo Federation was released on October 23, 2025.

Exploding Judo Federation was developed by der Mondhase.

Exploding Judo Federation has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Exploding Judo Federation is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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