Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,584 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 Bayonetta 2
Lowest review score: 10 Make it indie!
Score distribution:
6588 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Biomutant is some sort of Frankenstein’s monster, a bunch of things from other games mixed up together where all the promising ideas that we liked so much got lost.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An incredible collection of honest, meaningful games, strangely held back by accessibility issues.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a good remaster that could have been even better. It’s definitely the best way to enjoy it today, particularly if you speak one of the new languages that the game has been localized to.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Days Gone arrives on PC with a very good adaptation that tick most of the boxes a good port needs. There are no new features or content but, if you missed it on PS4, you have now a better way to discover this title.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Although enjoyable, Skate City still feels like a phone game, which limits its potential on consoles. However, it can be a good option for those who enjoy a more relaxed take on skateboarding.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It might not feel like a proper sequel, however, Below Zero does expand the core concepts and mechanics of the original to deliver a solid survival experience that does not forget about the narrative.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BioWare delivers a carefully remastered edition of one of the best trilogies ever made. A must-have for anyone who wants to experience for the first time or just once again this space opera.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    We really like the concept behind Hood, but at launch it’s missing content and game modes to keep the community engaged. If they solve this, Hood might be able to unleash all its potential.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It might not be the best entry in the series, but it’s a great game for fans of the franchise or the genre.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Console users can now enjoy this challenging title that also adds new and interesting features.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Insurmountable is a very irregular experience, sometimes it succeeds in what it’s trying to achieve; sometimes it’s just boring. However, it’s a nice mix of genres with good ideas.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The latest main entry to the series is a great game that offers more situations than your average Resident Evil, and successfully manages to create a memorable adventure, but also feels irregular and fails to reach the greatness of the best titles in the franchise.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Housemarque combines many ideas and genre in a game that is, above anything else, fun. It might fall a bit short as a roguelike, but we’ve had a great time with it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a perfect example of how to remaster a classic: by adding many technical improvements without forgetting what made the original so special.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    New Pokémon Snap brings back the essence of the N64 original, and adds tons of new features and much more content that its predecessor. Its gameplay is still quite limited, but it manages to create a very satisfying experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Aftermath is a very interesting horror adventure. It’s engaging and well designed, and we have enjoyed exploring the Barclay Manor even if there was a constant sense of déjà vu.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Battle Axe is a solid old-school hack & slash that, we think, fans of games like Gauntlet will enjoy even with its shortcomings.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This remaster updates the original adventure for the new consoles with virtually no additions beyond the visuals. However, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy this game on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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    • 56 Critic Score
    Hitchhiker has a very interesting idea, but its lack of interactivity and its repetitive cycle make it less appealing that it could have been.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Yet another great entry of the series. If you are a motorsport fan, you cannot miss it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Square Enix overhauls one of the most unique and special games ever made, and gives us another chance to discover this not-so-hidden gem.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Is a mysterious adventure with really good ideas. There are some aspects that could be polished to make it more engaging, but overall it’s a great choice if you like exploring worlds in VR.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fez
    FEZ is unique and irreplaceable. A masterpiece that still is as relevant as nine years ago.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a traditional first person adventure with too many clichés, but very enjoyable thanks to its environmental narrative.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Godstrike is a good option if you like bullet hell and boss rush games. It does have some shortcomings, but overall is challenging and fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It’s based on a simple concept, but it constantly reinvents itself to keep the player finding new ways to rain on someone else’s parade.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This title doesn’t really do anything new or particularly well, but it’s enjoyable, and it can be a good options for newcomers to the platforming genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even if this isn’t the best RPG from the 90s, having it available for the first time in some markets with original content restored is great news, and we’re sure fans of the genre will enjoy it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you miss those funny, experimental games from the PSX era, this is a great choice. It knows how to make the most of its sense of humor, even if the gameplay could have been deeper or more diverse.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bladed Fury works, and it’s enjoyable if you like the genre, but it holds much more potential, and we hope it develops it in a sequel.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    Cozy Grove is beautiful, but its forced gameplay cycle and its limitations make it fall behind other similar titles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Outriders is a fun game that does get many things right, even though it certainly lacks some personality and new ideas, as well as some fixes on the technical side.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a great remake, much more than just a visual update, although it faces many ups and downs when it comes to level design, control and AI.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    PlatinumGames delivers a solid arcade hack & slash with really good ideas, and offers both accessible gameplay and a deeper experience if we stick to it.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The definite version of one of the best RPGs lands on PS5 improving many aspects of the original, but also suffering from technical issues that, we hope, will be fixed soon.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Blinking your life away is definitely one of the most interesting concepts we’ve ever seen, although the execution is a bit flawed.
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    • 83 Critic Score
    Behind its minimalistic style, there’s an adventure that turns and twists its core mechanics with an incredible precision to surprise us constantly.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a fun strategy game with a great sense of humor. It might feel repetitive but its strengths are clear and will appeal the most nostalgic fans of the genre.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic metroidvania that is beautiful and espectacular, and also has very tight control. It can be a bit more lineal than other metroivanias, but if that’s not a problem for you, make sure you check it out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This is a beautiful platforming adventure that, after a slow start, becomes interesting and enjoyable. Simple, but fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We’ve had a lot of fun with this strategy and management game, trying to bring the world down to its knees. It doesn’t do anything new, but what it does, it does it well.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Balan Wonderworld had good intentions, but it get two of its core mechanics wrong: its control and the suit system. It’s still enjoyable, although not as much as it could have been.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic, epic adventure that, even with its shortcomings, delivers a fantastic experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    There are many things that this adaptation could have done better, but, overall, it gives us a good opportunity to rediscover this game in VR.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Evil Inside does not do anything new or original, but if you’re after that sort of P.T. feeling, you’ll get it here.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Genesis Noir is a fantastic graphic adventure that sets itself free from the conventions of the genre to create its own path. You cannot miss it.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    It Takes Two is an incredible cooperative adventure that surprises us over and over again. Beautiful, charming, and wrapped in deceivingly childish story, it’s a game you need to play.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Blind Drive is definitely something new, surprising and fun. It can get a bit repetitive, but it’s a game you need to check out if you’re looking for something different.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yupitergrad is a fun game that makes us feel like some sort of cheap Spider-Man. We’ve had a great time with it, but it gets too demanding for its imprecise control.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Capcom does it yet again and elevates its franchise above and beyond. A fantastic new entry in a series that keeps delivering new monsters for old and new hunters.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is your typical farming game, but full of new ideas and mechanics that add depth and diversity to the classic experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a family-friendly multiplayer shooter on the Switch, make sure to check this one out. It doesn’t shine on the technical side as much as on the other platforms, but it still plays great.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    This is a remaster of a game that hasn’t aged particularly well, and it’s hard to recommend unless you’re a big fan of the original and want to play it on modern platforms.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A classic platformer that reminds us of Donkey Kong Country. Fun, beautiful and with tight controls for those feeling a bit nostalgic.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exciting, raw and deep. That’s the best way to describe this adventure that anyone who likes a good story must play.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a good adventure that knows how to mix exploration and horror, and wrap it all up in a surreal art style and narrative.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a brilliant port of one of the best 3D platformer of the generation, that looks and plays incredibly well on the Switch.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Everhood masterfully mixes dark RPG with rhythm-based games to deliver an experiment that will constantly surprise us.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Loop Hero is a combination of many genres to create one of the best games we’ve ever played. Deceivingly simple, incredibly deep and very, very addictive.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Breathedge has a solid foundations and really good ideas, but also fails to make the most of it. The second half feels like a stretch, and some of the concepts are underutilized or, at least, not very well explained.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Gnosia is really interesting, and knows how to keep you engaged. However, as the story progresses, the lack of gameplay mechanics makes it feel more repetitive.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This beautiful adventure lands on Switch with some adjustments, while keeping all the good and bad things of the original.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Climb 2 is an intense climbing experience, with solid design and great moments. If you played the original on PC, though, get ready for some visual compromises.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A nice platformer that doesn’t do (or want to do) anything new. If you like the genre and if you’re looking for something accessible, this can be a good option.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a fun game, particularly if you play it for the story, as it falls a bit short when it comes to gameplay. Overall, it’s charming and enjoyable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Maquette is interesting and has some really good ideas, although there are many ups and downs throughout it. If you like the genre, make sure you check it out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This isn’t the most original roguelike, but it compensates for that with solid combat, fun progression and an enjoyable world.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a decent collection to discover some of the Blizzard classics. It’s missing many features found in similar compilations, but at least these games are now available on modern platforms.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Bravely Default II is a fantastic JRPG. There are some small issues that prevent it from becoming an instant classic, but the feeling we got after watching the true credits will stay with us for a long time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resurrection is, for us, the best entry in these series. A fantastic, challenging adventure that every fan of GnG should play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This is a good collection with some big absences. We really appreciate what Capcom has tried to do to spice things up and help us rediscover these classics, although apart from those big names we also miss some extras to learn about the history of these arcades.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    You won’t find anything new here, but if you like old-school metroidvania games and you have already played all the big ones, Cathedral is not a bad choice.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Speed Limit has some good ideas, and its attempt to recreate that arcade feeling is commendable, but some design issues prevent it from becoming something easier to recommend.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Colossus Down constantly tries to bring something new to the table, and delivers a fun game that is best enjoyed in coop.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This is a great ARPG, with the best combat in the series and very good ideas. It is, however, a bit repetitive and visually outdated, although that doesn’t affect the solid core of this entry.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D World continues to be a fantastic game, and Bowser’s Fury is a solid experiment that we have really enjoyed, even if it’s very disappointing from a technical standpoint.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you want to continue Persona 5’s story and you’re happy to swap out turn-based battles for real-time ones, Strikers is a game that will steal your heart.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best thing we can say about Little Nightmare II is that it’s a game where every second is carefully crafted. In a time where most games want to be long for the sake of it, having such a meticulously designed adventure is a bliss.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Blue Fire is a good action platformer that knows how to keep the player engaged. There are some difficulty spikes, so you will have to be patient sometimes.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is an interesting approach to multiplayer combat games, although a bit flawed. The main issues? The arenas are too big, the matches too long and the story mode is just a bunch of challenges you need to buy.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These two games land on PS5 with virtually no new features, but improving its resolution and framerate. Technical matters aside, both games are must-haves if you enjoy this type of challenge.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Earthblood is one of those games that will keep you entertained, although pretty much everything about it is average at best.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NUTS has managed to capture us with a surprising and thorough approach to investigation in its unique world. It’s heartwarmingly tedious, and all its parts work incredibly well together.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This Ultimate Edition is the best way to play Control on consoles, with the best graphic quality available and solid framerates. It doesn’t address some of its issues, like the ridiculously large amount of documents you need to read, but the gameplay is still fantastic and it plays better than ever before.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sword of the Necromancer is not a bad game, by any means, but fails to do anything surprising or particularly well in a oversaturated roguelike market.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Gods Will Fall bring some interesting idea to the roguelike genre; however, it’s too easy, and the lack of difficulty and technical issues make it harder to enjoy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Olija is a fun, 2D action adventure that feels great if you want a break from complex, endless AAA. It’s too simple, and it’s only at the end when you catch a glimpse of all its possibilities, but we had a good time with it.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    TOHU is beautiful and charming, but its execution is a bit flawed. It doesn’t make the most of its dual character gameplay, and the puzzles feel arbitrary and confusing.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The Medium is an interesting mystery narrative adventure that, unfortunately, simplifies everything it does so much that dissolves the promised horror. It is very enjoyable and we’ve had a great time with it, but it handholds the player so much that they have barely any time to think or feel fear.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ryza 2 is a sequel that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. However, if you enjoyed the original, this won’t disappoint you.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a solid compilation of four classic games with minor updates to make them more enjoyable today.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a great old-school, action game, that even with its flaws offers tons of fun. A great second half and an interesting approach to back tracking makes it worth playing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is one of the best entries in the series, full of possibilities and with some unforgettable moments. However, it feels like its core is running out of steam, and it’s probably a good time to give Agent 47 a well-deserved break.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs The World is a game made with love and full of charm, but this complete edition is also a missed opportunity to celebrate it. Also, we’ve seen many fantastic beat ‘em ups since its release, making its shortcomings more obvious.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Old-school action and platforming meet in Golden Force. It’s not the most original game, but it’s a good choice for those looking for a challenging 2D experience.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Calico does something unique and different, so if you’re interested in a management game with magical girls and giant cats, you’ll probably be able to forget its technical errors and design flaws.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Two of the greatest puzzle games join forces again with new modes for one or several players.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wingspan can feel obtuse and overwhelming at the beginning, but the more you play, the more you discover the depth its concept offers, and when it finally clicks it becomes something excellent.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    While Forever still is a great platformer, we feel it doesn’t come closer to the quality of the original. In any case, if you enjoyed it, you’ll have fun with this one too.

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