Ryan Jones, Author at Gaming Respawn

Nobody Saves the World Review

Ryan JonesFeb 1, 2022February 1, 20220

The Xbox platform recently released Nobody Saves the World, a refreshing new indie title from developer Drinkbox Studios that has the player take control of

Labyrinth Legend Review

Ryan JonesJan 19, 2022January 19, 20220

Jumping into the world of Labyrinth Legend felt exciting due to an appearance of hardcore fantasy elements, thrilling boss fights and an interesting loot system.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Review

Ryan JonesDec 14, 20210

Pokémon Diamond was my favourite childhood game for the Nintendo DS. As soon as Brilliant Diamond was announced for the Switch, I was overcome with

Chorus Review

Ryan JonesDec 6, 2021December 6, 20210

Video games set in space are possibly among some of the most ambitious types of their genre. There is so much more of outer space

Gynoug Review

Ryan JonesNov 15, 20210

Gynoug is a pretty intense nostalgia trip for those who crave some hardcore 90s side-scrolling shoot-em-ups. Players take the role of Wor, an angel on

Resident Evil 4 VR Review

Ryan JonesOct 26, 2021October 26, 20210

The chances of somebody being unaware of the existence of Resident Evil 4 nowadays is pretty slim to none, especially since the hit video game

Clash of Chefs VR Review

Ryan JonesOct 13, 20210

Ever wondered what Cooking Mama would be like in VR? Clash of Chefs lets players take the role of a chef based in four unique

Aragami 2 Review

Ryan JonesSep 30, 2021October 1, 20210

Stealthy ninjas in video games are some of my favourite characters, especially when given the opportunity to play as one of them. Aragami 2 puts

Omen of Sorrow Review

Ryan JonesSep 20, 20210

As somebody who loves fighting games, Omen of Sorrow has been an incredibly difficult game to get used to. Developed by AOne Games, Omen of

Ravva and the Cyclops Curse Review

Ryan JonesSep 15, 20210

WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SLIGHT SPOILERS FOR ENEMY AND LEVEL DESIGN. Retro gaming will always have a place in my heart after growing up with

Psychonauts 2 Review

Ryan JonesSep 2, 2021September 2, 20210

My first experience with a Psychonauts game was a few months ago when the first Psychonauts, released in 2005, came to Xbox Game Pass. After

Hades Review

Ryan JonesAug 26, 20210

Hades is a game that has been one of my real introductions to rogue-likes after trying countless different games and dropping them a week later.

The Ascent Review

Ryan JonesAug 17, 2021August 18, 20210

I don’t remember the last time I played a twin-stick shooter. Matter of fact, I struggle to remember any twin-stick shooters in general. Modern gaming

Death’s Door Review

Ryan JonesAug 2, 2021August 2, 20210

Death’s Door is Xbox’s new exclusive title that resembles classic Zelda-style combat mixed in with a seemingly Dark Souls inspired rolling mechanic and topped off

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights Xbox Series X/S Review

Ryan JonesJul 21, 2021July 21, 20210

I haven’t played a Metroidvania in quite some time, possibly not since I completed Blasphemous, developed by The Game Kitchen. After noticing high amounts of

A Plague Tale: Innocence (Xbox Series X/S) Review

Ryan JonesJul 15, 20210

Preceding the upcoming sequel that is A Plague Tale: Requiem, Asobo Studio treated PlayStation and Xbox fans of the 2019 survival-horror title A Plague Tale: