Jared Marrero, Author at Gaming Respawn

Cat Quest Review

Jared MarreroNov 27, 2017August 17, 20180

Once in a while, a game crosses my desk that reminds me of that cliched tagline overused by many: Don’t judge a book by its

Sonic Forces Review

Jared MarreroNov 23, 2017August 17, 20180

Earlier this year, Sega revitalized its biggest blue mascot by giving it a fully revamped 2D game: Sonic Mania. Produced by a group of independent

Stifled Review

Jared MarreroNov 13, 2017August 17, 20180

Note: This review does not include aspects of the VR version released on PSVR For years the horror genre has mirrored that of movies and

Wheels of Aurelia Review

Jared MarreroNov 10, 2017August 17, 20180

Nothing beats a long road trip, especially in the long stretches of unfamiliar road that coat a new vacation, but in Wheels of Aurelia, the

Party Hard Tycoon Review

Jared MarreroNov 1, 2017August 17, 20180

If I told you the creators of a pair of arcade slasher games about killing innocent people were making a game about planning parties in

Raid: World War II Review

Jared MarreroOct 23, 2017August 16, 20180

Remember the days of first-person shooters on PS2? When it didn’t matter that your player’s hand looked like a cardboard collage of tan polygrams because

The Flame in the Flood (Switch) Review

Jared MarreroOct 17, 2017August 16, 20180

The Nintendo Switch has been poured on top with indie love since its inception. Everything from ports to original releases, indies have led the way

Hob Review

Jared MarreroOct 5, 2017August 16, 20180

If there’s one thing about games that nobody loves, including me, it’s tutorials. Those long stretches of constant hand holding and babysitting only ruin the

The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game Review

Jared MarreroOct 2, 2017August 16, 20180

The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game is unlike any other Lego game TT Games has made. Aside from their carbon copy of Minecraft, they have

Thimbleweed Park (Nintendo Switch) Review

Jared MarreroSep 28, 2017August 16, 20180

Video games have an odd combination to work out when it comes to crafting a great narrative whilst also giving their players interactivity which paces out long

Lego Worlds (Nintendo Switch) Review

Jared MarreroSep 22, 2017August 16, 20180

Earlier this year, TT Games introduced us to a new world within the mighty Lego universe. Though it wasn’t a licensed product or an original

Tooth and Tail Review

Jared MarreroSep 18, 2017August 15, 20180

Pocketwatch Games is known for their hit game Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine, a bright, energetic, new crack at strategy. Players led their teams through multifaceted

RBI Baseball 2017 Review

Jared MarreroSep 12, 2017August 15, 20180

Since the Nintendo Switch’s release, I have been patiently waiting for a sports game. The need for a game that can put me in the shoes

Absolver Review

Jared MarreroSep 6, 2017August 15, 20180

I never really got the love of martial arts. The Bruce Lee movies and UFC just don’t click as a genuine art form. Any semi-knowledgeable

Rule with an Iron Fish Review

Jared MarreroAug 29, 2017August 15, 20180

Being a pirate means knowing the ocean, knowing your crew, and knowing the correct time to reel in your line…wait, what? Well, that last one

Donut County Reveal Trailer and Screenshots

Jared MarreroAug 24, 20170

Few games have been able to base their whole concept on one mechanic and have it be a hit with critics and fans alike. Games

Marvel Heroes Omega Gets New “Defenders” Update on Consoles

Jared MarreroAug 24, 2017August 24, 20170

The Hand is at it again terrorizing the citizens of New York, and in Gazillion’s Marvel Heroes Omega, you can fight them off all while

Demon Gaze II Coming This November

Jared MarreroAug 24, 2017August 24, 20170

Kadokawa Games is bringing its unique RPG westward later this year. The announcement came months ago with no hint at a release date, but now