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Judero

99%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding, optimization
99% User Score Based on 458 reviews

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"Judero is a single-player action/adventure game set in the Scottish Borders, featuring fast-paced combat, the ability to possess enemies, and a rich world to explore with branching dialogues and mini-games. Immerse yourself in its exceptional music and handcrafted landscape, as you uncover an evil force threatening the peace of the land."

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 458 reviews
music121 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Judero features a stunning and unique art style, combining handcrafted claymation with a whimsical atmosphere that immerses players in a rich Scottish folklore setting.
  • The game is filled with heartfelt writing and philosophical dialogue, offering players a blend of humor and depth that resonates emotionally.
  • The soundtrack is exceptional, with a diverse range of music that enhances the overall experience, making it a memorable journey that players will want to revisit.
  • The gameplay can feel simplistic and clunky at times, with combat lacking depth and some mechanics being underutilized, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • Technical issues such as glitches, crashes, and camera problems have been reported, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.
  • Some players found the puzzles and enemy encounters to be too easy or repetitive, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with the challenge level.
  • music
    232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Judero" has received widespread acclaim for its beauty and diversity, featuring an expansive soundtrack of around 85 tracks that range from folk to psychedelic and even low-fi metal. Players have noted how the music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the emotional and immersive experience, with standout tracks prompting many to seek out the soundtrack independently. Overall, the combination of unique vocals, thematic variety, and cultural authenticity makes the music a highlight of the game, contributing significantly to its charm and appeal.

    • “The music was a real treat to listen to as well, setting the atmosphere & tone perfectly with the absolutely beautiful vocals.”
    • “The soundtrack is phenomenal and surprisingly varied, with around 85 tracks to cover the 6-7 hour experience.”
    • “The music is phenomenal and really sets the mood for these great set pieces you encounter.”
    • “The music alone is unlike anything else I've experienced in a video game.”
    • “Accompanying it is an absolutely massive soundtrack (eighty-five tracks) that is - just like the game - bold, bewildering, sometimes grating, but always beautiful.”
    • “The music that plays as you explore areas, solve the puzzles, and beat bosses is ethereal.”
  • gameplay
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Judero is a blend of action-adventure mechanics, featuring a possession system that allows players to control enemies for unique puzzles and boss fights, which are generally well-received. While the combat can feel simplistic and occasionally clunky, the overall experience is enhanced by engaging exploration, a captivating narrative, and a distinctive art style. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, making for an enjoyable experience despite some minor flaws.

    • “Judero is filled with little treasures of craftsmanship, the music is plentiful and incredible, and gameplay-wise you will have fun possessing other creatures, with boss fights that can be quite the challenge at times.”
    • “The gameplay is fun without being too simple or too complex, and there were a few puzzles baked into the boss battles that were interesting.”
    • “With its handcrafted visuals, smooth gameplay, and great soundtrack, Judero is a unique game.”
    • “Fair warning, as an experience, Judero's strength is not its gameplay.”
    • “It would be easy to take a concept with lofty, poetry-slam ambitions like this and consider the actual gameplay to be an afterthought.”
    • “Although gameplay did test my patience a bunch of times and I didn't like the amount of blur on things.”
  • graphics
    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Judero" are widely praised for their unique and stunning handcrafted claymation art style, which combines elements of stop-motion and paper cutouts to create a visually striking experience. Reviewers highlight the meticulous effort put into the character and environment designs, resulting in a charming and dreamlike aesthetic that enhances the game's narrative and atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and integral to the game's identity, making it a standout title in the indie game scene.

    • “The art-style is astonishing & striking, the hand-crafted puppets & figures used to create the characters and environments must have taken an age to create and you could feel every ounce of effort put into it.”
    • “An absolutely phenomenal game which features a very unique and gorgeous art style paired with a really beautiful and extensive soundtrack.”
    • “The gorgeous handmade visuals make the game feel truly unique, and alongside the soundtrack it creates a very dreamlike experience.”
    • “There are game mechanics, sure, and they are actually surprisingly deep and varied, but all haphazardly stitched together, much like Judero's graphics are modeled from clay, toys, and other bits. Much too does the game feel like it's made up of these disparate pieces.”
    • “The art style is pretty charming (even the models that look grotesque)! However, it feels like the visuals are inconsistent and lack cohesion.”
    • “What the team has done with Judero is create a memorable experience that manages to lift itself above something that could easily have been dismissed as a game whose only hook is its quirky visuals, but the graphics still leave much to be desired.”
  • humor
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a delightful blend of absurdity and profundity, with NPCs offering quirky, philosophical, and often hilarious dialogue that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance between lighthearted humor and deeper emotional themes, making each interaction both entertaining and thought-provoking. The writing is praised for its originality and charm, contributing to a unique atmosphere that is both funny and heartfelt.

    • “Every NPC has something incredible to say, either in a meaningful almost philosophical way, or in a strange funny one.”
    • “The writing on display is utterly astonishing, the dialogue running the gamut from quirky & hilarious to melancholic & thought-provoking.”
    • “I was genuinely excited each time I arrived at a new town, eager to chat with the cast of the hand-drawn characters, each of them having a coin-flip chance of either waxing poetically about contemporary issues or making the most hilariously bizarre comments.”
  • story
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a captivating blend of lighthearted humor and profound themes, exploring the nature of memory, meaning, and human experience through engaging dialogue and unique character interactions. While the overall narrative is straightforward, it is enriched by rich world-building, philosophical musings, and fable-like quests that make each encounter memorable. The combination of charming visuals, music, and a focus on Scottish lore further enhances the storytelling experience, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.

    • “Wonderful old fable-esque top down action RPG with great atmosphere, storytelling, and music.”
    • “Its story is, at its core, about a feeling that's hard to grasp and even harder to describe and, as such, just really needs to be played.”
    • “The dialogue for the main story was similarly fascinating, though the overall narrative was surprisingly straightforward.”
    • “A story very heavily relying on the meaning of stories, humans, and everything really.”
    • “The story at its core is very simple, but there is something very human about it, and coupled with the witty and philosophical NPC dialogues throughout the game, the experience was very unique and unforgettable.”
  • emotional
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, seamlessly blending humor and heartfelt moments that resonate with players. Reviewers highlight its quirky charm and the ability to evoke laughter and introspection, often leading to profound emotional connections with characters and narrative elements. The game's unique storytelling and atmospheric design create a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impact on players.

    • “At times it can make you laugh out loud, but at others it's really touching.”
    • “I’ve never played a game that made me feel the way that this one did — it’s just very, very special.”
    • “The earnestness and sincerity behind it all bleeds through, and Judero has been one of those games that ended up really resonating and making an emotional connection for me.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful music, engaging storytelling, and vibrant animations, which together create a rich and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of voice acting and the blend of humor and heartfelt moments, contributing to a unique and poetic ambiance. Overall, the game's artistic design and coherent narrative enhance its fable-like charm, making it memorable and impactful.

    • “The music was a real treat to listen to as well, setting the atmosphere and tone perfectly with the absolutely beautiful vocals.”
    • “The lore, the characters, the environments, brilliantly hilarious and entertaining boss designs, everything just adds to the lovely atmosphere of this little masterpiece.”
    • “It's equally funny, sad, weird, comforting... it still has the experimental and surreal atmosphere Dujanah (the dev's previous game) had, but it is more coherent, like you're actually seeing the (fictitious) myth of Judero take form in real time.”
    • “But Judero has breathed new life into this genre with its artistic and poetic atmosphere.”
    • “It really adds to the atmosphere that the voice acting augments as well.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be occasionally tedious; however, the generous save points help alleviate some of the frustration associated with it.

    • “Grinding can feel occasionally tedious, but the save points are generous overall.”
    • “The grinding aspect of the game often becomes a chore, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the game has its moments, the repetitive grinding can really drag down the experience.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to occasional crashes unless players lower the texture quality settings, even on systems with adequate hardware specifications.

    • “One 'buyer beware' point - the game has some poor optimization and occasionally crashes unless I set texture quality to low. I have 6GB video RAM and 16GB system RAM.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its thoughtful and intricate designs, though some may find them unsettling. Overall, the attention to detail reflects a significant investment in creating unique and memorable characters.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • “Each character's backstory is intricately woven into the gameplay, making their growth feel authentic and impactful.”
    • “The evolution of the characters throughout the game is both compelling and emotionally resonant, keeping players invested in their journeys.”

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