History Main / RespawnOnTheSpot

* In ''VideoGame/{{Skweek}}'', you normally respawn where you died, but pressing the fire button quickly after dying allows you to restart the level from the top, with the timer reset.

* The international build of ''VideoGame/RType Leo'', in defiance of usual ''R-Type'' series convention, puts you back on the spot after losing a life. However, the Japan build of the game puts you back at a checkpoint like in all other ''R-Type'' games.

* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'': Gold Orbs were introduced to the series by the [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry2 second game]], which are then carried to ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry3DantesAwakening'' Special Edition'', ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry4'', and ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry5''. Unlike the Yellow Orbs that acted like checkpoint tickets for every door you passed, Gold Orbs let you revive on-the-spot with full health regardless of where you died. [[NintendoHard You'll need them]].

* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' introduced Gold orbs in the UpdatedRerelease of the [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry3DantesAwakening third game]], and carried them to the [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry4 fourth]]. Unlike the yellow orbs that acted like checkpoint tickets for every door you passed, gold orbs let you revive with full health regardless of where you are; checkpoints are free and infinite. [[NintendoHard You'll need them]].

* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' introduced Gold orbs in the UpdatedRerelease of the third game, and carried them to the fourth. Unlike the yellow orbs that acted like checkpoint tickets for every door you passed, gold orbs let you revive with full health regardless of where you are; checkpoints are free and infinite. [[NintendoHard You'll need them]].

* Most modern shmups follow this practice, as opposed to older shmups which tend to adapt the practice of using checkpoints: this is mostly because they're focused around getting high scores, as opposed to just surviving.

* ''VideoGame/DoomEternal'' revisits the OneUp mechanic its classic games in the ''Franchise/{{Doom}}'' franchise averted: if players are killed in the campaign after finding an extra life, rather than being forced to restart at the last checkpoint, they will simply get back up from where they were last defeated.

* ''VideoGame/MetalSlug'' series would respawn player on the screen after death, along with brief MercyInvincibility. Location would often be either left side of the screen or middle of it.

* ''VideoGame/DoomEternal'' revisit the OneUp mechanic its classic games in the ''Franchise/{{Doom}}'' franchise averted: if players are killed in the campaign after finding an extra life, rather than being forced to restart at the last checkpoint, they will simply get back up from where they were last defeated.

* ''VideoGame/DoomEternal'' will revisit the OneUp mechanic its classic games in the ''Franchise/{{Doom}}'' franchise averted: if players are killed in the campaign after finding an extra life, rather than being forced to restart at the last checkpoint, they will simply get back up from where they were last defeated.

* ''VideoGame/DoomEternal'' will revisit the 1Up mechanic its classic games in the ''Franchise/{{Doom}}'' franchise averted: if players are killed in the campaign after finding an extra life, rather than being forced to restart at the last checkpoint, they will simply get back up from where they were last defeated.

* ''VideoGame/WatchDogs2'' let you spawn right on the same spot (sometimes nearby) where you died when not in a mission. The same case when you get busted.

* ''VideoGame/{{WatchDogs2}}'' let you spawn right on the same spot (sometimes nearby) where you died when not in a mission. The same case when you get busted.

* ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'''s multiplayer has the /back command, which instantly teleports you to the point where you died, and is usually enabled on most servers. Quite handy given that your items are left behind.

* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' introduced Gold orbs in the UpdatedRerelease of the third game, and carried them to the fourth, unlike the yellow orbs which acted a checkpoint for every door you passed, gold orbs let you revive with full health regardless of where you were. [[NintendoHard You'll need it.]]

* Some team-oriented games allow players to revive eachother to this effect, such as ''VideoGame/SpiralKnights'' and ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'''s multiplayer. Players can usually also revive themselves, but the penalty for that is higher. In most cases, defeating all the current enemies also revives every downed player, usually right where they died.

* The {{NES}} version of ''VideoGame/RushnAttack'' did this, although it could be manipulated to work in single player as well.

* In the {{Lego Adaptation Game}}s, players respawn exactly on the spot with only a loss of studs.

* In timed racing games such as ''VideoGame/OutRun'' and ''Hang-on'', your vehicle reappears intact on the road in case you crash. As you recover, time keeps running down, so generally you can't afford to crash more than twice.

* The {{NES}} version of ''RushnAttack'' did this, although it could be manipulated to work in single player as well.

* The ''MrDriller'' series has you respawn physically right where you stand.
* This happens in ''ButThatWasYesterday'' when you fall off a cliff or a roof.

* The ''SeriousSam'' games, although it's a server setting. The game host can choose to enable respawning at checkpoints (which are plentiful), or respawning on the spot. Both forms of respawning only exist in the cooperative mode.

* The SegaGenesis game ''Sub Terrania'' offers this when fighting against the FinalBoss: otherwise, you [[IncrediblyLamePun Respawn On The Starting Platform]].