Femida
- February 25, 2020
- loznevoy
Judge Simulator 2020. Play the role of Judge Daemon Mardoch and investigate the disappearance of your father during the Last Revolution. Set in the dystopian State with a post-WWII level of tech and noir aesthetics.
Reviews
- The game features intriguing litigation cases and a compelling main story that raises important moral questions.
- Players appreciate the multiple endings and the impact of their decisions on the plot, making for a satisfying experience.
- The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The writing is riddled with grammatical errors, typos, and poor dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players feel the game mechanics are lazy and tedious, lacking originality and polish.
- There are technical issues, such as problems with loading saves and a lack of proper translation, which hinder gameplay.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players find it intriguing and well-written with humorous elements, others criticize the writing quality and overall execution as lacking. Despite these criticisms, the main story is highlighted as a strong point, even if it is marred by occasional grammatical errors.
“And of course, this is not just a simulator; there is a very good main story!”
“The plot is intriguing and the writing is funny.”
“The story is great, but there are a few grammatical errors.”
“If you ignore the bad writing (for a story-focused dialogue game), the game mechanics are also pretty bad and tedious.”
“Though even with a proper translation, the story content itself seemed pretty mediocre, and the game mechanics were just lame and lazy.”
“The story is even better.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being tedious and derivative, with mechanics that feel uninspired and borrowed from other games without understanding their appeal. Players noted that the main mechanics, particularly in the court scenes, lack depth and creativity, contributing to an overall lackluster experience despite some minor grammatical improvements in dialogue.
“Gameplay is good, a few grammatical errors during speech but honestly not many.”
“If you ignore the bad writing (for a story-focused dialogue game), the game mechanics are also pretty bad and tedious.”
“It feels a bit like they stole some of the game mechanics from other similar games without being aware of what made those games good or fun.”
“Though even with a proper translation, the story content itself seemed pretty mediocre, and the game mechanics were just lame and lazy.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a unique experience with multiple endings and challenging choices, but it is marred by significant bugs that affect overall stability.
“Quirky little title with multiple endings and seriously difficult choices to make... but it's buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay and made it frustrating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, particularly criticizing the mechanics alongside the poor writing, which detracts from the overall experience.
“If you ignore the bad writing (for a story-focused dialogue game), the game mechanics are also pretty bad and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became a chore rather than fun.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the art style while others found it reminiscent of simplistic or amateur designs, likening it to "wikihow art."
“The art style is unique and adds a charming touch to the overall experience.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
“The character designs are beautifully crafted, making each character feel distinct and memorable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's plot is engaging and complemented by witty writing, contributing to its overall humor.
“The plot is intriguing and the writing is funny.”
“The humor is clever and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters have such witty dialogue that adds to the overall fun.”