Red Ronin

Critic reviews

• Xbox Tavern

  Kain Upchurch · Jan 13, 2022

  7.4

  All in all Red Ronin is a fantastic 8-bit styled, turn-based puzzle game that gave me hours of fun all the while challenging me in ways I didn’t expect from this title. The pixel graphics complimented it well, even though I have a bit of a soft spot for 8-bit and 16-bit games, it did impress me. The game did crash quite often at the time of playing on my Series X but the loading times made this more an inconvenience then an issue. The soundtrack complimented the game well and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m not a huge fan of puzzle games (with not being the sharpest tool in the shed) but I sure did have tons of fun.

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• GameSpew

  Dan Lipscombe · Mar 16, 2021

  7.0

  It’s okay that Red Ronin doesn’t feature a killer story, because the actual gameplay does exactly what it needs to, and it does it well. Will it be a memorable game? Probably not. But this kind of puzzle game scratches a particular itch and provides an enjoyable way to pass the time. It is only a shame that this isn’t a mobile game, where it would probably find a bigger audience.

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• TheXboxHub

  Ryan Taylor · Jan 17, 2022

  7.0

  Overall, I leave Red Ronin with mixed feelings. For a good chunk of the time, Red Ronin is a fun game that provides a good challenge. I just wish that the mechanics introduced in the second half of the game could’ve either been implemented better, or left out altogether. The plot is also highly interwoven with the gameplay and it’s not helped that the English translation could have been handled better.  Red Ronin is available for download from the Xbox Store

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• God is a Geek

  Mick Fraser · Mar 19, 2021

  7.5

  It feels slick and satisfying to play, and there’s a real buzz to be gleaned from solving every room – just don’t go in expecting the story to blow you away.

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• Finger Guns

  Toby Andersen · Mar 16, 2021

  7.0

  A satisfying reimagining of the classic ice-block puzzle with ninja and a revenge narrative, Red Ronin adds a slew of interesting takes on a formula thought exhausted. It’s tightly designed and demands your concentration. Revenge is a dish best served ice cold.

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