Judge Dredd Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Platformer

Judge Dredd

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SystemGame Boy
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperProbe Entertainment
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Judge Dredd is an action game released for the Game Boy, developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim. It blends action and platformer elements.

Probe Entertainment also made Batman Forever, Primal Rage and Stargate for the Game Boy.

Judge Dredd is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Judge Dredd is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Judge Dredd gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Judge Dredd cheats & codes

12 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives01032FDB
Infinite Energy016F1FDB
Infinite Grenades010826DB

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Judge Dredd walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Judge Dredd FAQ

Who made Judge Dredd?

It was developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim.

Is Judge Dredd multiplayer?

No. Judge Dredd is a single-player game.

How long does Judge Dredd take to play?

As an action game, Judge Dredd typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Judge Dredd on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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