Judge Dredd Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer

Judge Dredd

Deep cut

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperProbe Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Probe Software and published by Acclaim, Judge Dredd arrived on the Sega Game Gear as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Probe Software also made Lemmings, Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II for the Game Gear.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Gear 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 Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Judge Dredd cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00D9-CD09
Infinite Health00D9-BD80

See all Judge Dredd cheats

Judge Dredd walkthroughs & guides

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Judge Dredd FAQ

Who made Judge Dredd?

It was developed by Probe Software 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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