Jon Ryan


18 games reviewed
68.8 average score
73 median score
27.8% of games recommended
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Jan 15, 2022

Far Cry 6's second DLC pack is an interesting look at a classic villain, but it lacks much variety and its roguelike elements clash with the series' free-form style that made the base game so enjoyable.

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8 / 10.0 - Far Cry 6
Oct 6, 2021

Far Cry 6 smooths over a lot of the bumps that have cropped up in the past few games and even though it misses some steps, especially with its new inventory system, it's the best the series has been in years.

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Sep 7, 2020

Re-Reckoning is a reminder of what made the original great in 2012, but mostly a testament to how far we've come since.

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7.6 / 10.0 - The Surge 2
Sep 23, 2019

The Surge 2 checks many of the boxes for a successful sequel, but this sci-fi action RPG falls just short or recapturing the full dismembering joy of the original.

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Red Faction Re-Mars-tered may not add anything new, but everything we loved about the original looks better than ever.

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Dec 5, 2017

Despite not adding anything new to the gameplay of The Surge or providing many rewards to returning players, A Walk in the Park provides more of the wickedly fun combat and detailed environments that we saw in the main campaign. The juxtaposition of the family-friendly funtime setting and technological horror is at times goofy and genuinely chilling, and even with a fairly basic set of objectives, exploring the ruined park was a fun way to spend a few hours back in this world.

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5.7 / 10.0 - Road Redemption
Oct 4, 2017

Road Redemption's combat is a good but short-lived bit of manic fun, but it didn't offer enough to keep me engaged through the majority of the 13 hours I put into it, and I'm honestly not sure if that would change even with the addition of more to do.

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7.1 / 10.0 - Agents of Mayhem
Aug 15, 2017

Agents of Mayhem does a good job paying homage to the cartoon and live-action TV heroes of the 80s and 90s, and revels in the absurd tropes and idiosyncrasies of those inspirations. A broad and goofy arsenal of unique weapons and gadgets and the ability to switch characters on the fly to access complementary abilities offers some solid combat and good mindless fun, but due to some unpolished writing and repetitive environments and enemy types, it doesn't fully live up to its heroic potential.

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7.9 / 10.0 - The Surge
May 15, 2017

The Surge struggles to present a compelling campaign, but delivers a fun new take on a familiar genre.

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Apr 21, 2017

Virtual Rick-ality does a great job emulating the dark humor of the source material, even if it occasionally overindulges in its self-awareness. Smart use of well-established VR minigame mechanics guides you through the experience, and aside from some slight issues navigating the space on a two-sensor Oculus Rift setup, these familiar and fun activities mesh well with the amusing efforts of the writing team and cast. Rick & Morty's first foray into virtual reality is not only a solid VR experience, but the duo's strongest attempt at translating the spirit of the show into a game yet.

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Apr 18, 2017

From long-time Wonder Boy fans to platformer enthusiasts who've never heard of it until now, you'll likely be able to find whimsical fun and a neat bit of genre history in this charming adventure.

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The second installment of Telltale's Batman takes all of the solid foundations established by Episode 1, trims most of the fat, and continues to build an engaging Dark Knight story in a unique and uncharted version of the D.C. legend’s universe. Old Bat-fans will get much more out of the unexpected twists and turns than a newcomer, but the relationships Bruce Wayne forms and develops with the people around him appeal equally.

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May 17, 2016

Though its world has some great aesthetic devices and a cool concept, ultimately all of Homefront: The Revolution's elements feel repetitive, unpolished, or downright unnecessary. Over the length of its campaign it fails to deliver a satisfying - or even fully functional - shooter experience.

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4.5 / 10.0 - Godzilla
Jul 14, 2015

Due to tedious gameplay and lackluster visuals, Godzilla fails to live up to his title of King of the Monsters.

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5.8 / 10.0 - Whispering Willows
Jul 2, 2015

Despite some good ideas and cool design choices, Whispering Willows can't deliver a wholly fulfilling experience.

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Mar 9, 2015

FC4's Valley of the Yeti DLC adds some monstrous fun and desperate defense missions.

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6.7 / 10.0 - Aaru's Awakening
Mar 2, 2015

Despite some good ideas and a cool art style, Aaru's Awakening falls short of being a dream platformer.

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Jan 12, 2015

ACU: Dead Kings takes Arno into new subterranean territory, where both stealth challenges and some frustrating mazes await.

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