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Review of Jydge on PS5

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Nov 2020
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 19 Nov 2020
Genre: Twin-stick shooter
Developer: 10tons
Publisher: 10tons

Introduction

Welcome to Edenbyrg, where the streets are as dark as your sense of humor and the crime rate is higher than your blood pressure after chugging four cans of energy drink. In Jydge, you become the titular JYDGE-a cybernetic lawman who's here to dispense justice, take down criminals, and rescue hostages, all while looking like someone you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley. It's a twin-stick shooter that's part RoboCop, part Judge Dredd, and 100% unhinged fun. What more could you ask for?

Gameplay

In Jydge, you roam the neon-soaked streets of a cyberpunk dystopia, controlling the JYDGE from a top-down perspective as you blast your way through twenty levels of chaos. You get to customize your JYDGE with an armory that would make even Batman jealous: grenades, rockets, and enough guns to make your mom question your career choices. Players can choose various objectives and get medals, unlocking upgrades that transform our robot friend into a formidable killing machine. It's like playing dress-up, but instead of a doll, you've got a buzzsaw and a bad attitude. The destructible environments mean you can literally blow the place to bits. Want to invite yourself to a secret meeting? Just shoot the wall and walk in like you own the joint. That's right; subtlety is for the weak! The game can be played alone or with a partner, adding that oh-so-sweet co-op chaos. However, don't expect an easy ride. Completing levels requires grinding missions and replaying them to earn those coveted upgrades. It's like getting through college finals, except it involves explosions and less existential dread.

Graphics

Visually, Jydge is gorgeous in a gritty, neon-soaked way. The art style is reminiscent of comic books brought to life, with bold colors that pop like a bad dye job. The cyberpunk aesthetic draws you into this broken world where positivity goes to die. Enemies and environments have a distinctly low-res charm; they look like how you might feel navigating a labyrinth of post-apocalyptic laundry. The environments are richly detailed, making every level feel unique-like you're moving through a series of insane comic strips with plenty of violence and tons of... you guessed it... neon!

Conclusion

Jydge combines adrenaline-pumping action, quirky customization, and a dose of humor to create an engaging twin-stick shooter that knows how to deliver chaos. While it suffers from some grinding issues reminiscent of trying to fish a dollar out of a pocket full of lint, the exhilarating gameplay makes it easy to forgive. Plus, who doesn't enjoy blowing things up? Jydge is the game to pick up when you want to feel like a vengeful overlord in a world where rules are just suggestions. So, whether you're a lone wolf or looking for someone else to join you in the madness, Jydge will happily oblige! So grab your blasters and get ready to dispense some enforcers' justice because Edenbyrg is waiting for you!

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