Judero

99%
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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 219 reviews
music57 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Judero features a stunning and unique handcrafted art style, combining stop-motion animation with a whimsical aesthetic that immerses players in its world.
  • The game is filled with rich, thoughtful writing and engaging dialogue, often exploring deep themes of folklore, humanity, and existentialism, making it a memorable narrative experience.
  • The soundtrack is exceptional, with a diverse range of music that enhances the atmosphere and emotional depth of the game, making it a joy to listen to even outside of gameplay.
  • The gameplay mechanics can feel simplistic and occasionally clunky, with combat lacking depth and some puzzles being too easy, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
  • There are technical issues, including crashes and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and may require players to restart from checkpoints frequently.
  • The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 5-6 hours, which some players may find unsatisfying given the rich world and characters that could be explored further.
  • music112 mentions

    The music in "Judero" is widely praised for its beauty and diversity, featuring an extensive soundtrack that ranges from folk to psychedelic and even low-fi metal, enhancing the game's atmosphere and emotional depth. Many players highlight specific tracks, such as "Tam Lynn," as standout pieces that elevate the overall experience, with some even purchasing the soundtrack separately. Overall, the music is described as a vital component of the game, perfectly complementing its unique visuals and storytelling.

    • “The music was a real treat to listen to as well, setting the atmosphere and 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.”
    • “Judero is an absolute gem of a game that beautifully intertwines handmade art, stop motion animation, Scottish mythology, and awesome music, creating an experience that is as visually stunning as it is thought-provoking.”
    • “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.”
    • “There are moments that Judero uses music that just made me so glad and I would genuinely love to see some of it performed in a bar one day.”
  • gameplay45 mentions

    The gameplay in Judero is a blend of action-adventure mechanics, featuring a unique possession system that allows players to control enemies for puzzle-solving and combat. While the combat can feel simplistic at times, the boss fights are engaging and varied, complemented by a charming narrative and immersive world. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and offers a mix of exploration, puzzles, and lighthearted humor, making it a solid experience despite some minor clunkiness.

    • “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.”
    • “Nothing groundbreaking in the gameplay itself, it does alright, but you're here for the art.”
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of "Judero" are widely praised for their unique and stunning handcrafted claymation art style, which creates a dreamlike and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the meticulous effort put into the visuals, noting the charming and quirky character designs, as well as the beautiful integration of the art with the game's soundtrack and writing. Overall, the game's visuals are described as a standout feature that elevates it beyond typical indie titles, making it a must-play for fans of aesthetically distinct games.

    • “Possibly one of the most unique art styles I have ever seen in a game.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 game feels like an interactive piece of artwork; the fact that each asset was handmade adds to the intimate personal feel of the game.”
    • “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.”
  • humor25 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a refreshing blend of quirky, absurd, and heartfelt moments, with dialogue that ranges from philosophical musings to hilariously bizarre comments. Players appreciate the unique characters and their engaging interactions, which balance lightheartedness with deeper emotional themes, creating a charming and immersive experience. Overall, the writing is praised for its wit and depth, making the game both funny and thought-provoking.

    • “Every NPC has something incredible to say, either in a meaningful, almost philosophical way, or in a strange, funny one.”
    • “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.”
    • “The writing on display is utterly astonishing, the dialogue running the gamut from quirky and hilarious to melancholic and thought-provoking.”
  • story16 mentions

    The game's story is a captivating blend of lighthearted humor and deeper philosophical themes, exploring the nature of memory and human experience through engaging dialogue and unique character interactions. While the overall narrative is straightforward, it is enriched by rich world-building, lore, and a variety of perspectives that make each encounter feel meaningful. The combination of charming visuals, music, and a fable-like atmosphere creates an unforgettable storytelling experience that resonates with players.

    • “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 fascinating, though the overall narrative was surprisingly straightforward.”
    • “A story very heavily reliant 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.”
  • emotional12 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments, creating a deeply immersive experience that resonates with players. Reviewers highlight its ability to evoke laughter and introspection, often transitioning from whimsical scenes to poignant prose that elicits strong emotional responses. Overall, the game is praised for its sincerity, charm, and the profound connections it fosters with its characters and narrative.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its enchanting music, beautiful vocals, and engaging storytelling, which together create a rich and immersive experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor and heartfelt moments, enhanced by strong voice acting and artistic design, making the game both memorable and emotionally resonant. Overall, the atmosphere is described as poetic, surreal, and deeply engaging, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The music was a real treat to listen to as well, setting the atmosphere and tone perfectly with the absolutely beautiful vocals.”
    • “Wonderful old fable-esque top down action RPG with great atmosphere, storytelling, and music.”
    • “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, and comforting... it still has the experimental and surreal atmosphere that 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.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect to be occasionally tedious, but appreciate the generous save points that alleviate some of the frustration.

    • “The grinding feels excessively repetitive and lacks any real reward.”
    • “I find myself spending hours on grinding without any significant progress.”
    • “The grind is so monotonous that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to occasional crashes unless players lower the texture quality, even on systems with adequate specifications like 6GB of video RAM and 16GB of system RAM.

    • “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.”
    • “The optimization is a mess; I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering even on mid-range settings.”
    • “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
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