Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,586 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 24% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Journey
Lowest review score: 10 Make it indie!
Score distribution:
6589 game reviews
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It does not have real innovations, but is excellent as an ultimate version of Street Fighter IV.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant city-building and management game with a roguelite structure that makes every defeat a lesson for the next game. Essential for fans of the genre, even if it takes a while to understand all its systems and has a somewhat generic presentation.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Unmatched combination of simplicity and fun in one of the best games in history, which again demonstrates that after 30 years its gameplay is still strong enough to engage us in our new consoles.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    You can say its not very innovative in comparison with the original game. But this is a minor thing if we take into account that this is without doubt the best game in the genre, and a great achievement if we consider the great struggle with its rival, that doesn't lose grip.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet 2 is again a unique game, and it reinvigorates the formula multiplying the possibilites of the game editor, assuring fans months and months of new and memorable user-created content.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is a sight to behold, a technical achievement that everyone should try. There are some rough edges that, we hope, will be polished, but overall it’s an incredible experience and a glimpse into the future.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fez
    We still feel like this is one of the best games of the current generation of consoles, and having it available on more platforms is just a great reason to replay it. If you like platform games and exploring maps, this is a game you cannot miss.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    They are three games of indisputable quality, adding 80 hours of gameplay, in a single disc and with some new features.. This is hands down one of the most interesting packages in the market, and a good example of the good health of some classics of the past generation.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yes, the amount of content isn't huge now, but knowing that there's much more incoming, there aren't too many flaws in Overwatch. Fun, deep, well-designed and full of possibilities, it's one of those games you have to, at least, try.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Platinum Games manages to improve everything we knew and loved from the first game, creating a master piece everybody should play.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    We could say it's pretty much a masterpiece. Fun, entertaining, curious, complete and addictive, it's hard to find something to complain about it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    If you liked FIFA 09 and you keep liking football, you should buy this game without hesitation.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    With a more complete story, much more varied gameplay and the same virtues than the original, Ezio's adventures in the Renaissance will captivate everyone this time.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    DQ XI is a must-have for JRPG fans, and this version is fantastic. We can’t ask for more, and if you own a Switch, you should consider giving it a try.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Playground Games has mastered the Horizon formula to create one of the best racing games to date. A must-have you don't want to miss, no matter whether you've played the series before or not.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Sonic Mania is back, and now it's better than ever. The additions are great, the gameplay is excellent, and we just can't get enough. If you like old-school Sonic, you'll love this game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This remake is everything we could have asked for. The original game is a masterpiece, and Bluepoint Games have done a wonderful job adapting the experience to 2018's standards. If you haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet, please do it, regardless of whether it's the original, the remaster or the remake.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Killzone 2 is not perfect, but it's magnificent, with visuals that clarify what PlayStation 3 can -and will be able to- do, and with excellent gameplay and its own, very inmersive style.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Halo: Reach again sets the benchmark of how to make a combat game, be it first or third person. Its freedom to be played and approach any situation makes it a unique game. Its only flaw is the duration of the story, a bit shot, although many will feel compensated by its overwhelming multiplayer mode.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It jumps flawlessly onto iOS and continues to offer the great experience we all know.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Forza 4 manages to be a great simulator and an addictive game at the same time. It knows how to entertain, reward and engage the players, with an intelligent career mode, and its new online features are great. Hands down the best racing game on the Xbox 360.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best game Hazelight has made so far. Not only is bursting with ideas and mechanics, but also offers a surprisingly compelling narrative to enjoy with someone else.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    A compilation of great quality games which won't disappoint anyone.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Street Fighter IV is the perfect heir of the Capcom saga. It is a great recreation of the original's spirit, its unbeatable gameplay and the near infinite online mode make it the best fighting game of this generation.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Definitely, no videogame fan should let Fallout 3 escape. There are so many things you can do, places you can explore and situations to experiment, that regardless the many times we could say this is a superb title, an instant classic, there is no better way to understand the reason for such praise than to get lost in the ruinous Washington D.C. region.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It is the most complete entry in the series, and its campaign is probably the best. It makes some slight changes in the combat mechanics, making them more dynamic, and has great new weapons. The three online modes are greatly addictive, and the revamped Horde mode and Beast modes are especially remarkable. It won't convince those who didn't enjoy the two previous games, but will please those who did.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It's addictive, complete and entertaining. Maybe it's not the only and the one puzzle game, but it's not far from it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It is not only the best Batman game ever, but also one of the best action titles of the year.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What may look like small tweaks are big steps in the right direction that make Badland 2 a way better game than its predecessor.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    RPG lovers shouldn't let escape this title that offers a strong story and an impressive conversational mode.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Team Cherry delivers a visually stunning and musically masterful sequel that expands Hollow Knight’s formula with richer biomes, deeper lore, and a charismatic heroine in Hornet, though its steep difficulty, resource management frustrations, and punishing enemy waves can make it exhausting for some players.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game delivers an intense, innovative turn-based combat experience with a rich atmosphere and gorgeous visuals, although the repetitive level design and a story that loses focus halfway through diminish its overall impact.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This is the best F1 title of the generation. Great visuals, flawless gameplay and interesting game modes make it a must-have for any F1 fan.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Disco Elysium is a revolutionary RPG with an original coversation system and fantastic world and characters. It’s one of those games that take the genre a step further and, if you enjoy it, you shouldn’t miss it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Beautiful, fun, addictive and with a lot of care put into it, Link comes back with another great game for 3DS, closing an almost perfect year for the handheld. It goes back to its classic gameplay, but manages to add some new ideas. Sure, it could have been harder and longer, but we've enjoyed every second we've played.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    From Software has not made the mistakes they made with the first episode on PC, but the improvements are limited to AI, resolution and framerate. Still, a great game worth playing.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza marks a triumphant return for the iconic ape in a 3D platformer that rivals Mario’s adventures. While the game boasts a rich world and engaging mechanics, some players will find a lack of challenge, but it is, overall, a fantastic experience within Nintendo Switch 2’s catalog.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frenetic, wild, interesting, deep, full of content... the list goes on and on. It's one the best first-person sandbox ever made, and we only hope there's a bright future waiting for this IP.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A roguelike RPG that stands out for its deep emergent narrative, complex character creation, and endless possibilities in exploration and decision-making, but its steep learning curve, dated visuals, and English-only text limit its accessibility.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dark Souls is back, with an epic adventure that delivers what fans expect from it. Maybe it's not as shocking as the previous one, but it's more solid, and still is a great game that proves the current generation of consoles is very alive.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shovel Knight is one of the best indie games in the last few years, and this is the best edition so far. It also works great with the Switch concept, so if you have the new Nintendo console and you haven't played Shovel Knight yet, you shouldn't miss it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Downwell is an incredibly addictive game, and one of the best arcades we've played this year on iDevices.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Death Stranding in the year 2024 remains as original and unique as when it was launched in 2019, and it is a great addition to the Xbox Series catalog. Yes, in addition, it has been launched with a launch offer at the tight price of 20 euros, and on top of that, Kojima Productions has acquired all the rights to the series, which makes it clear that sooner or later the sequel will also arrive on Xbox, so icing on the cake. More players will now be able to discover this very special adventure, and an interesting franchise that will continue in the future, and with which Kojima and his team will surely surprise us again.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    With a more complete story, much more varied gameplay and the same virtues than the original, Ezio's adventures in the Renaissance will captivate everyone this time.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Balatro ingeniously transforms the familiar concept of poker into a fresh and captivating experience, offering a plethora of strategies to explore through its innovative mechanics. Despite its minor flaws, such as occasional unfair boss encounters, the game's depth, accessibility, and addictiveness make it a standout title in the roguelike card game genre.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    2K Sports raised the bar very high last year, and we though it would be very difficult for another entry to surpass it. Fortunately we were mistaken, and it improves almost everything from the previous game, with new and revamped game modes, basketball legends and more fun matches. A must-have.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing is back with the most complete entry so far, full of options to make this virtual world truly yours. It makes the series feel fresh while keeping its essence intact.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is the best expansion for one of the best Final Fantasy games ever made. If you’re still wondering whether this is worth your time, please give it a try. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with how good this adventure is.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although it may look too short in content if judged only as an expansion, Blizzard has done an overwhelming job renewing the World of Warcraft universe.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Visually stunning and beautiful, full of imagination and charming details, and excellent gameplay-wise, Bayonetta is a dream come true for those who consider Devil May Cry a milestone of the past generation.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Blizzard has done a great job adapting the UI and the control system to consoles, so now it's up to you how you prefer playing it. Either way, just make sure you don't miss it.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    FIFA 12 enhances the exceptional gameplay of the last years and makes a bold change in defense, which forces players to pass through a process of adaptation (although they can turn on the "classic" defense), but shines like the previous games.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Puzzle genre is reinvented in the magical world of the Goo.
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slay the Princess is a visual novel that surprises with its story and execution, giving us freedom to choose our path and subtly guiding us towards one of its multiple endings. It deals with philosophical and metaphysical themes that may appeal more or less, but the execution is fantastic, and keeps us hooked until the end.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Mario and Luigi is hands down one of the best RPG in the Nintendo DS, and a fresh experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    A great successor to a magnificient game. It reinvents itself and offers an incredible amount of new content that will make the passionate fans of Trials HD smile. The level editor, the multiplayer mode and its huge number of stages, with a very well-made difficulty curve, provide hours of fun.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    As we said at the beginning of the article, there is not much to discuss. If you liked the original, you must buy this downloadable episode. But if you got tired too soon of GTA IV, you should not.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    FIFA 12 enhances the exceptional gameplay of the last years and makes a bold change in defense, which forces players to pass through a process of adaptation (although they can turn on the "classic" defense), but shines like the previous games.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    If you liked FIFA 09 and you keep liking football, you should buy this game without hesitation.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Definitely, no videogame fan should let Fallout 3 escape. There are so many things you can do, places you can explore and situations to experiment, that regardless the many times we could say this is a superb title, an instant classic, there is no better way to understand the reason for such praise than to get lost in the ruinous Washington D.C. region.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has surprised us with its ambition. It is a gigantic revision that practically duplicates the contents of the base game and improves it in many different ways to make this role-playing adventure a much more polished and rounded experience that will delight both those who already enjoyed it in its day and those who are dare to discover it now for the first time. If you like the genre and you want a challenging, deep work, with a unique level design, with a fascinating art direction, with a luxury soundtrack and with a combat system full of possibilities, don't hesitate and give it a try.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Spider-Men take their adventure a step further to deliver an epic, intense and spectacular game that any fan of the superhero should play.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The changes Nintendo has made have been little, but important enough to enhance a great experience. Wind Waker still is a wonderful game, and this is the best opportunity to enjoy once again one of the most original adventures of Link.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest is one of those games everyone should play, and the Switch version is another fantastic opportunity to do so. A fantastic version of a fantastic game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The addition to these version are not too relevant, but having such a great game on next-gen should rise no complaints. In case you wonder, Rayman Legends is still great.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Square Enix delivers a more polished and visually enhanced PC version of this iconic remake, with improved scalability and numerous graphical options. However, it lacks certain features like unlocked FPS and DLSS quality settings, which could elevate the experience further.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic game for the fans of this long-running series, but also a great entry point for new players, thanks to its many accessibility options and, of course, the console version.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is another opportunity to either discover or replay Persona 4 Golden and, maybe, for first time in your language.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sea of Stars is the perfect balance between tribute and nostalgia, and a great RPG with its own ideas. If you like the genre, you cannot miss it.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    This is undoubtedly one of the best role playing games recently made, and a must buy for PlayStation 2 users, although unfortunately it is in English.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvania games out there, and it works great on Switch. If you haven't played it yet, you have another opportunity to discover one of the best indie games of the generation.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This is an exceptional platformer, absolutely incredible on an audiovisual level, and it reminds you that, when they developers get it right, there’s something great and unique about jumping.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The remastered version of one of the best games of recent years offers the same masterpiece of action and storytelling with some technical improvements and interesting extras, such as the director's commentary, the discarded levels, and the addictive and excellent mode No Return. Graphically it is incredible, but the leap from PS4 is small. Some punctual problems in the rhythm and development of the main adventure.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fun, funny and really well designed, Dave the Diver is an addictive adventure that combines many elements that shouldn’t work together, but somehow, they do.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Its unique atmosphere, intelligent design and challenge for the player makes it one magnificent game in the Xbox 360 portfolio.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    God of War Ragnarök comes to PC with a very polished and well-executed version if we talk about performance level, performing fantastically well on a high-end PC and also doing a good job on a more modest computer such as one of the "Steam Deck" pocket computers that are now present on the market.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mark of the Ninja is a very recommended choice on Xbox Live Arcade –it's one of those games that wouldn't exist without digital distribution. Level and artistic design are definitely worth mentioning. If you're ok with its price (1.200 MSP), we're sure you'll enjoy being a ninja.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If you didn't like Assassin's Creed 2, Brotherhood will hardly convince you, but if you are one of the series followers, this game is a great sequel to the previous one. It polishes its mechanics and includes many things to do in the city, and it adds a very enjoyable multiplayer mode which brings some freshness to PS Network and Xbox Live.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This is a JRPG that you shouldn’t miss if you enjoyed the 16-bit era of the genre, although it also manages to balance the nostalgia with a modern design to make both old-schoolers and new comers fall in love with it.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a great platforming game which would have turned it the best in years, had it included a difficulty selector.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although the game could have been further improved, because PSP is a more powerful machine, it retains the excellent gameplay and narrative of the original.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Years have passed since the first game, and Dead Space 2 doesn't surprise us as much as the original did, but it has reinvented itself very well. The main character and its new situation help create interest and surprises, and offer us much more. And, again, it knows how to create that thrilling tension which makes it a great horror game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The best choice if you want to enjoy this adventure. It's the very same game, but making the most of it. Adapted to the DualShock 3 and PlayStation Move controllers, Okami is still a game we recommend you to (re)discover.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Available now on Nintendo Switch, it provides an accessible yet profound storytelling experience that evolves over 25 years, offering diverse choices and thought-provoking scenarios. With its captivating narrative and engaging gameplay, Pentiment stands as a must-play title, now reaching a wider audience beyond its initial release.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Strategy fans should not allow themselves to not have Civilization V in their collection.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It is not the best Mario game in the last years, but it is great as a portable Super Mario, one of the best portable games ever starred by Mario. Despite this, we think this game could have been even better, as Nintendo has always achieved extreme levels of quality will its major series. Anyway, a must-have for 3DS owners.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It seemed impossible to improve, but they have managed to make even better a fantastic game like no other. Do not miss it.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered arrives on PC in much better shape than the first installment. Nixxes, with the help of Iron Galaxy, has learned from its past mistakes and brought all its experience to bear to offer us a very valid and enjoyable port for keyboard and mouse players. It has some minor bugs and may be a bit too processor-intensive in terms of optimization, but it's certainly a perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the best games of the last five years on PC.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter World is exactly what the franchise needed. It evolves the formula and makes it easier to understand and get into, while keeping all its essence and making it as good as it has always been.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great game that will keep players in front of the screen for hours, specially the most dedicated and competitive one. It has not evolved too much from its predecessor, but it was hard to do so without ruining its essence.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2 has a lot to offer, and on the top of that, it's technically and artistically amazing. It innovates, offers a unbelievable PvP (with a unique combat system), it is localized and doesn't rely on subscription fees. The success of Guild Wars 2 relies on its future, even though right now it's one of the best PC games so far, and it will work for experienced players or casual ones.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An outstanding puzle game, that starts slowly but evolves quickly, becoming very addictive. A great start for Intelligent System on the 3DS and at a great price.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a masterful JRPG remake, enchanting with its fresh take on traditional mechanics, charismatic protagonists, and engaging hybrid combat. While its slow beginning and minor graphical hitches are present, the superb Spanish translation and overall quality make it an irresistible, essential experience for genre fans, promising a bright future.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hands down the best card collecting game available. The rules have been revised, the decks balanced, and the new collection will delight fans. Its iOS adaptation is great.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This sequel is yet another fantastic puzzle game, and while the core remains unchanged, the search for grandiosity in the second part may feel detrimental. It will depend on the player, but sometimes we felt we just wanted to solve puzzles and the game was taking us away from them.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One must-have compilation. The first reason for this is that the three games are great ones, and shine in HD, especially MGS3, who can stand the comparison with some current games. If you have played one of the titles, or even the three, there are still good reasons to play again some of the most influential console games of the last generation.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An amazing strategy game that won't let us stop playing thanks to its amazing design, outstanding replayability and deep gameplay.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A design masterpiece that is always challenging us in a different way, combining simple platforming, puzzle and action, and with an oustanding visual design.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    From Software has created another fantastic game, and this time it's the perfect balance between action, platforming and stealth. If you like the Souls concept, you’ll find it here with a very interesting twist.

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