Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Konami's legendary tactical role-playing game (RPG) series returns with Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment on Xbox LIVE Arcade! On the continent of Sostegaria, two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. Caught in the tide of battle is young orphan Tobias Martin. Driven[Xbox Live Arcade] Konami's legendary tactical role-playing game (RPG) series returns with Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment on Xbox LIVE Arcade! On the continent of Sostegaria, two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. Caught in the tide of battle is young orphan Tobias Martin. Driven to defend his homeland, and to avenge those already fallen, Tobias enlists with his comrades to fight for peace. But all is not what it seems, and they face a threat far deadlier—and closer—than they know. [Konami]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. RPGamer
    80
    Vandal Hearts is an affirmation that a small company without gobs of funds can take a game premise and turn it into a true treasure.
  2. 9Lives
    79
    Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment may not be innovative, but it is a decent turn-based RPG, pleasing both the fans as the newcomers to the genre.
  3. ZTGD
    75
    Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a solid edition to the downloadable libraries of both the PSN and XBLA. The SRPG genre is not overly represented on either service and this addition is comprised of both quality and substance.
  4. XGN
    70
    This is a good game for someone who is really into turn-based RPG's. Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment offers hours of gameplay for a small price.
  5. Gaming Age
    67
    While this game is a little rough around the edges, what do you expect from an XBLA/PSN RPG game? If you like turn based, strategy type games and can overlook cartoony graphics, I suggest you pick this game up.
  6. 3DJuegos
    63
    It's not very good, but good enough for a downloadable game and RPG' fans.
  7. 1UP
    50
    Vandal Hearts may be competent at what it does, but its derivative throwback nature doesn't do much for a genre that's in desperate need of innovation.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. RickB.
    Jan 25, 2010
    10
    This is a great turn-based tactics game. Has a good look to it, animation is charming, and the story isn't half-bad. I can't think This is a great turn-based tactics game. Has a good look to it, animation is charming, and the story isn't half-bad. I can't think of another turn-based tactics game available for arcade -- this feels like Final Fantasy Tactics on PSX blended with Joan D'Arc on PSP. For an arcade title, this is the best you can get within the tactics RPG genre. You will similarly disagree with the Critic Reviews, if understand and appreciate the previous two titles I mentioned above.… Expand
  2. Shinigurai
    Sep 10, 2012
    10
    A classic Turn-Based game on a modern console! This game is perfect for anyone looking to pick up a little turn-based play. The visual themes,A classic Turn-Based game on a modern console! This game is perfect for anyone looking to pick up a little turn-based play. The visual themes, music selection, and game play mechanics are all solid. The company that made this game must have been bought up and dissolved, because I can't believe they never released a new Vandal Hearts.… Expand
  4. [anonymous]
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Still has the massive arterial spray when you kill someone! Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
  5. LeeT
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    Ignore the mediocre reviews if you're a fan of tactics RPGs(such as Fire Emblem, Tactics Ogre etc.), especially if you enjoyed the Ignore the mediocre reviews if you're a fan of tactics RPGs(such as Fire Emblem, Tactics Ogre etc.), especially if you enjoyed the original Vandal Heart games. It may look cartoonified, but the gameplay is still great and pretty much untinckered with, nice solid remake and I for one am chuffed that Konami saw fit to bring Vandal Hearts back, hope it leads to more Tactics RPGs on XBLA, Tactics Ogre next please :)… Expand
  6. ErnieM
    Jan 25, 2010
    9
    For those of us who actually played the game, wow! A great srpg game in a world of fp shooters. Well worth the small price, i hope they For those of us who actually played the game, wow! A great srpg game in a world of fp shooters. Well worth the small price, i hope they continue making games like this.… Expand
  7. kimsnarf
    Aug 14, 2010
    9
    Short but very enjoyable game. The combat is all about tactics which is refreshing and relaxing in these days of hectic over-the-top action.Short but very enjoyable game. The combat is all about tactics which is refreshing and relaxing in these days of hectic over-the-top action. You can actually enjoy this game in your own pace without it demanding your full attention. A rare quality these days! The story scope is too epic for the short span of the game, making the plot skip forward in an awkward manner. Similarly the skill system would be better suited for a longer game with more time to differentiate the characters. The first game in the series was better but this is a worthy addition given the budget constraints. Some expansions (DLC) would be much appreciated!… Expand
  8. Pimsbury
    Feb 8, 2016
    4
    It's a decent game, but a little watered down compared the typical SRPG. Very lite on the RPG elements which hurts the game in my opinion. IfIt's a decent game, but a little watered down compared the typical SRPG. Very lite on the RPG elements which hurts the game in my opinion. If you're a fan of Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre, or Fire Emblem you are going to be disappointed, but it's ok for a weekend.… Expand

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