Gameplay:

• Hold down the melee button to charge the melee strike, up to 8x damage. You cannot move while charging this attack.
  
• If you're playing with mouse + keyboard, you can aim where you want grenades to land.
  
• Press E when a level starts to skip the intro. This also works after finishing a mission.

Menus:

• Long-press the Restart button to go to the "mission failed" screen. This saves your credits and lets you change gear/loadouts.
  
• View patch notes by clicking the ( i ) button in the main menu.
  
• Long-press the Jukebox icon to view a list of tracks.

Loadouts:

• Press SPACE or X on the gamepad to view loadouts, on the metagame or level fail screen.
  
• Press 1, 2, 3 to switch between them without opening the Loadouts menu. You can do this on the main menu gear screens, and on the level fail screen.

Loading Screen:

• You can click the Jydge's face and arm while you wait (or press X or Y on controllers).

References:

• YPDATE 1.2.0 - JYKEBOX + 73!
  
• YPDATE 1.1.0 - Loadouts!

Ion weapons deal +30% extra damage against electrical enemies.
Plasma weapons deal +30% damage against organic enemies.

In the game settings, "Low mission medal limits" reduces the medal costs for unlocking new missions, letting you play more levels sooner. It's not how the game was intended to be played, but some players may prefer to use it.

You can disable the tiled view in the game settings.

Look out for the reaper posters on the floor. They show where a secret is hidden.

There's a secret ending if you don't kill less than 20 civilians. If you've killed too many, the Sin Eraser collectible lets you halve your killed civilians number, for $66,666 each time. It also lets you reset all mission progress, which wipes your killed civilian count to 0.

Despite its misleading button text, the Sin Eraser collectible actually has two functions: Two half your killed civilians number, AND to let you play New Game Plus!. Click "Reset Sins" to view the options.

Choosing "Erase All Sins" will clear your level progress, effectively letting you play New Game Plus. This takes away all of your medals, but keeps any unlocks you've already bought. You will lose access to any that you haven't bought yet, so make sure you buy everything first. Resetting the game this way is great for earning more credits to buy upgrades, as you can earning medals and open loot containers all over again.

The exact stat differences across the different difficulties.

"E" means "Enemy".

• Enemy HP - x1
  
• Enemy Damage - x1
  
• Enemy Movement Speed - x1
  
• Enemy Fire Rate - x1
  
• Enemy Reaction Time - x1.15
  
• Game Speed - x1
  
• Credit Drops - x1

• Enemy HP - x1.35
  
• Enemy Damage - x1.75
  
• Enemy Movement Speed - x1.05
  
• Enemy Fire Rate - x1.1
  
• Enemy Reaction Time - x1
  
• Game Speed - x1.01
  
• Credit Drops - x1.25

• Enemy HP - x1.9
  
• Enemy Damage - x3
  
• Enemy Movement Speed - x1.1
  
• Enemy Fire Rate - x1.15
  
• Enemy Reaction Time - x0.9
  
• Game Speed - x1.02
  
• Credit Drops - x1.5

• Enemy HP - x2.5
  
• Enemy Damage - x5
  
• Enemy Movement Speed - x1.2
  
• Enemy Fire Rate - x1.3
  
• Enemy Reaction Time - x0.7
  
• Game Speed - x1.05
  
• Credit Drops - x2.0

• JYDGE's health is shown in a circle indicator around his feet.
  
• Laser projectiles are red. They're accurate, fast, and bounce off surfaces.
  
• Plasma firemode shoots high damage projectiles with medium range. Plasma practically melts organic enemies.
  
• Lead based fire modes shoot high mass lead. The projectiles can pierce through thin walls.
  
• Ion projectiles electrify nearby enemies. #zzap
  
• Thin walls are destructible. Break them and enter.
  
• If you rescue all citizens, you will get the Savior medal even if you perish afterwards. #posthumousmedals
  
• You get the Kill All medal after eliminating all enemies even if you die during your escape. #howdidthathappen #posthumousmedals
  
• You get to keep the credits you confiscate even if you fail a mission. #magic
  
• Citizens may not always choose to run to the direction you would like to. You can gently nudge them to choose a proper route.
  
• Some of the tougher enemies will stay dead when replaying missions. How can you tell which ones?
  
• Most doors open with enough explosives. #key
  
• There are ways to get rid of mines. #boom
  
• Loot boxes can only be opened once per difficulty.
  
• Color locked doors need to be unlocked only once per difficulty. #stayopen
  
• Heavy turrets will spot you even in stealth. #laserisdanger
  
• Trouble defeating a boss? Bosses have less HP each Monday.
  
• Hold down |MELEE_BUTTON| to charge the melee strike up to 8x damage.
  
• You'll get the Unseen medal if enemies don't spot the JYDGE. Make your companions do the dirty work? #bffs

• You can rarely achieve all three medals in one run. Which one you want to get next?
  
• Try finding alternative routes to your target.
  
• Confiscate all the credits you can find. The Department of Jystice needs all the funds it can get.
  
• Sneaking to your target can be very effective. #stabbystabby
  
• It is of paramount importance to purchase more slots to install additional cyberware and mods. #expensivebutworthit
  
• Upgrade your health enough and you can survive a direct rocket hit. #orgibmuch
  
• Configure the JYDGE for maximum performance. #jydgeforyourself
  
• Be careful with the C4K. The department can't afford any more fiascos.
  
• Save all the citizens you can. They are valued tax payers. #deathandtaxes
  
• Blatantly failing Main Objective makes JYDGE explode violently. #failnot
  
• What is the best approach for this mission? #jydgeforyourself
  
• Install all the melee boosting enhancements and have some melee mayhem. #hacknslash
  
• Mechanical Pulice Spiders like to play decoys. #sorryspidey

• Confiscation is not a crime! #credits
  
• Androids have no feelings, feel free to eliminate them all. #violentdelights
  
• ''Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.'' #ACC
  
• Could the rumors about the Gavel Mk2 (aka. 'Sentence') be true?
  
• Is this real or just a simulation? #yesnomaybe
  
• You would be very surprised if you knew what's behind the JYDGE mask. #keepthemaskon #plz
  
• If JYDGE's vehicle is destruction-proof, why not just stay inside? #heroesdonttakecover
  
• It's Gavel time.
  
• The byrds are not what they seem.
  
• Don't look at the meat too closely. #VeganMeatPalace #talktothemeat
  
• New line of smart porch terraces available at nearest PCMAS company outlet.
  
• Most parents in Edenbyrg prefer to have their children grown in vats until they're 21.
  
• Crimsonland Institute is interested in the strange phenomenon around the May 18th event.

Some special days last a few days before and after the specified date.

• May 5 - Never forget the May 18th.
  
• Jun 23 - The Midnight Sun shall enlighten us all.
  
• Jul 4 - Blow something up!
  
• Oct 31 - JYDGE rests not on Hallowyyn.
  
• Dec 25 - The jingle bells of Jystice shall soothen thy souls.
  
• Jan 1 - The new year shall bring Jystice to us all.

This section covers the basics of collectibles: Where they are, what they do, and what you need to get them. It doesn't tell you exactly how or where to find them in the level, see superjwren329's excellent guide for that. This is just meant to be a quick spoiler-free reference.


TIP: Poor little fellow in the hardcore nightclub dumpster.
LEVEL: 10, Ash Bay Nightclub (Act 2)
DIFFICULTY: Hardcore
REQUIRES: Shrinkify, Explosives
EFFECT: Show friends and foes in minimap.

TIP: Metro can be a deadly place.
LEVEL: 11, Neighborhood Watch (Act 3)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Explosives
EFFECT: Makes the game look pixelated.

TIP: What's this doing in a garden shed?!
LEVEL: 11, Neighborhood Watch (Act 3)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Explosives
EFFECT: Increase firerate by +5%.

TIP: Behind a crimson red door at dawn.
LEVEL: Tutorial, The Dawn of Jydgement
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Explosives
EFFECT: Extra blood and gore.

TIP: X marks the spot. (look at your map!)
LEVEL: 5, The Cobra Gang Hideout (Act 1)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Explosives
EFFECT: Increase reload speed by 5%.

TIP: Be Patient, the other elevator seems to be out of order. Normally there should also be a button.
LEVEL: 7, Hostile Hospitality (Act 2)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: None (or explosives on Normal)
EFFECT: Show ghost of your previous run.

TIP: A dead night watchman's locker holds the key ...to the key.
LEVEL: 13, Industrial Boom (Act 3)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Shrinkify, Hacking Tool
EFFECT: Lets you reach the Sin Eraser collectible.

TIP: Such a dangerous item can only be sold under the counter.
LEVEL: 12, Circuit Market (Act 3)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Old Key
EFFECT: Resets sins: Halves your "civilians killed" number, or resets mission progress, letting you play New Game Plus.

TIP: It seemed like just a normal night at the park...
LEVEL: 14, Artificial Park Rescue (Act 3)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: (maybe Shrinkify?)
EFFECT: See all creatures in their true form.

TIP: This comic gave nightmares to the kid next door.
LEVEL: 1, House Arrest (Act 1)
DIFFICULTY: Any
REQUIRES: Shrinkify
EFFECT: Slow down time by 25%.

TIP: Only found on a grim day in the safe room.
LEVEL: 18, Cobra Manor Takedown (Act 4)
DIFFICULTY: Grim
REQUIRES: None
EFFECT: Play Gembine....

TIP: There's been rumours about a vault under the bank... who holds the key?
LEVEL: 2, Bank Robbery (Act 1)
DIFFICULTY: Hardcore
REQUIRES: Breaking the code of law 😢
EFFECT: Increase accuracy by 25%.

TIP: Science requires sacrifice. Luckily these people are frozen so they won't mind.
LEVEL: 6, Shift From Hell (Act 2)
DIFFICULTY: Any]
REQUIRES: Explosives, or Wall Breaker
EFFECT: Lets you view your found secrets.

TIP: Private elevator, beware of mines though or he's gone.
LEVEL: 3, Office Retaliation (Act 1)
DIFFICULTY: Hardcore
REQUIRES: None (but Friend of Mine helps massively)
EFFECT: Enables friendly fire

TIP: Follow the rescued Shoppers.
LEVEL: 17, Corruption for Sale (Act 4)
DIFFICULTY: GRIM
REQUIRES: None
EFFECT: ?? (it's a reference to Sparkle Unleashed)