The standout feature of Judgment was the "Declassified" system. During the campaign, players could choose to accept optional challenges that revealed the "truth" of Kilo Squad’s testimony. These challenges modified the gameplay significantly, such as fighting in near-total darkness with only muzzle flashes for light, facing waves of enemies with specific weapon restrictions, or battling under the influence of "imulsion" fumes that obscured the screen.
The story is told through flashbacks as Kilo Squad stands trial for treason after using unauthorized technology to battle the Locust in Halvo Bay . Unique Gameplay Mechanics Gears of War: Judgment | Gears of War Wiki | Fandom