JD is a great game.
Fast, wicked flow, super art, super dots, cool music, cool topper, dark humor, and kids love the instant multiball Super Game.
But JD is not an easy game, especially the multiball. I have only beaten the Dark Judges once since owning the game. But you are able to choose your modes, which is great for strategies/favorites.
I've played BSD when it first came out in the arcades and a few times in the last few years. I really dig the sounds, call-outs and Mist ball but haven't given it that much attention. It's okay.
My vote goes to Trudeau.