In JudgeSim, you don’t just play a role—you become a symbol of justice, fallibility, and power. This rich, decision-heavy simulation places you in the shoes of a judge tasked with maintaining law and order in Banana Republic, a chaotic nation teetering between dictatorship and anarchy. Every choice you make—from verdicts to lifestyle habits—affects your fate and the lives of everyone around you. JudgeSim is more than a game. It’s a social experiment in morality and consequence.

Judge the Nation: Your Court, Your Rules

JudgeSim takes place in a text-driven world where you handle criminal and civil disputes on a day-by-day basis. You review case files, question the accused, assess their background, and assign punishment. But unlike other simulations, the stakes here go beyond a single trial. The game tracks your every move—from professional conduct to personal indulgence—and weaves them into a reactive storyline that adapts based on your behavior.

• Immersive Dialogues: Interrogate suspects using branching dialogue trees. Push for confessions, reveal contradictions, or let facts speak for themselves.
• Detailed Sentencing: Choose between jail time, community service, fines, or even letting people walk free. Every sentence impacts future gameplay.
• Consequences Unfold: Unjust rulings could trigger riots, raise public suspicion, or expose you to threats from criminal organizations.

JudgeSim is not about enforcing the law blindly. It invites you to challenge the system, question the truth, and deal with the human element of justice—something no ordinary simulation game attempts so boldly.

Beyond the Bench: Life Management and Corruption Mechanics

Outside the courtroom, JudgeSim challenges you to manage a very human aspect of your life: sanity, income, and temptation. These mechanics aren’t distractions—they’re essential to survival.

• Sanity: Every traumatic case chips away at your mental health. You’ll need downtime, visits to the bar, or other methods to stay stable—or risk breakdowns that affect your rulings.
• Income: Your salary isn’t enough. Gamble, accept bribes, or make risky side deals if you must—but all have consequences.
• Public Image: The more people see you as fair, the less likely you are to be arrested or assassinated. But public support is fragile and can turn quickly.

JudgeSim incorporates visible “risk bars” that track your likelihood of being killed, fired, or imprisoned. Unlike typical health meters in other games, these metrics are tied to narrative, choices, and reputation. You don’t “lose” the game through combat—you lose through corruption, negligence, or overstepping your power.

Sandbox Justice: I’m the Law Mode

For players seeking something beyond the campaign, JudgeSim includes an optional mode: I’m the Law. In this mode, the usual systems of risk and procedural fairness are removed. There are no rules, only choices. You become the sole arbiter of morality, deciding each case with total freedom.

• 30+ New Cases: Specially designed trials that push moral boundaries and challenge your values.
• No Consequences: With no assassination or arrest risks, you can focus purely on what you believe is right—or what entertains you.
• Explore Extremes: Sentence children to prison, free murderers, or show mercy to the guilty. No UI feedback. No game-over screen. Only your conscience watches.

This mode extends JudgeSim’s replayability and opens the door to creative roleplaying. Whether you become a ruthless enforcer or a reformist judge, each decision paints a unique path through Banana Republic’s fragile legal system.

Player Questions: What You Need to Know

• How long does JudgeSim take to complete? The main campaign spans about 30 in-game days, with each day featuring 1–3 trials. Expect 5–10 hours depending on your pace.
• Is the game purely text? JudgeSim is primarily text-based, but features stylized 2D visuals and sound effects that enhance immersion.
• Are there real endings? Yes. Your career can end in multiple ways—execution, imprisonment, forced labor, or even a peaceful retirement—depending on your integrity, wealth, and reputation.
• Can I retry cases? Each case is unique to its day, but by restarting a session or switching modes, you can encounter them again with different outcomes.

JudgeSim is more than just a judge simulator—it’s an exploration of human weakness, flawed justice, and systemic failure. Every session tests your ethics, your nerves, and your ability to survive in a world where law and truth rarely align. If you’re ready for a game that challenges your mind more than your reflexes, step into the robe and take your seat at the bench.