Judge Dredd SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer

Judge Dredd

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperProbe Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Judge Dredd is an action game developed by Probe Software and published by Acclaim. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Probe Software also made Batman Forever, Stargate and Jelly Boy for the SNES.

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)

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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Judge Dredd cheats & codes

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

Play As Judge Death0CF0F094
Infinite Lives7E1B0002
Almost Infinite EnergyA4CD53AD
Don't Flash After Getting HitA4CD5A00
Don't Flash As Long After Getting HitA4CD5A32
Flash Longer After Getting HitA4CD5AFF

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Judge Dredd walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Judge Dredd FAQ

When did Judge Dredd come out on the SNES?

Judge Dredd was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

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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