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
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Deserts of Kharak, as a experience, is outstanding, engaging and recommended for all the Homeworld fans. We think the multiplayer could've been even better, but it's very enjoyable as a whole.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bonsai Barber is a fun title, apparently without many aspirations. But under its simplicity and humor mask, it houses a great dose of fun and replayability.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This sequel doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but improves upon pretty much everything to deliver one of the best JRPGs of the last few years.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is an excellent strategy with a green approach and ideas that manage to both test us and deliver a relaxed gaming experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It has its ups and downs, but it's a really good game. If you like the setting and the franchise, AC Unity won't disappoint you.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shardlight delivers a great old-school adventure, with a great pace and a very interesting take on some topics usually hard to deal with.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It doesn't evolve the formula that much, but delivers a game Naruto fans shouldn't miss, and even a fighting game deep and accessible for everyone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is anything but another endless runner. Mixing RPG and action features, Slayin is a great surprise for those tired of the same concept again and again.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the most original games we've played in a while. If you like coding and you're always willing to try new things, Else Heart.Break() is game you should play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the deepest strategy and management games we've ever played, and it delivers everything 4X fans can ask for.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This edition shines with an impressive technical adaptation, stable performance, cross-save support, expansions included, and thoughtful use of Switch 2 features, although it still carries over issues like weak stealth AI, dull space battles, and some dated animations, making it both a top-tier portable experience and a reference point for future ports despite its lingering flaws.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trails of Cold Steel doesn’t want to revolutionize the series, only bring us a step closer to the end. And this isn’t a bad thing –it still is one of the best narrative-focused RPG.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yakuza 0 is one of the best episodes of the series, and a great choice if you haven't played it before. It polishes the gameplay and delivers a great adventure you rarely find in other RPGs.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mankind Divided doesn't risk too much and follows closely the Deus Ex formula, but this isn't something negative. This new episode is a great mix of RPG, stealth and action you don't want to miss if you enjoyed Human Revolution.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Surprisingly good, it offers a great free-to-play experience with dozens of hours of fun ahead. There are some technical issues waiting to be solved, but if the studio, the publisher and the players support PlanetSide 2, the future of PlanetSide 2 could be really bright.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The new olympic entry of our favourite heroes has resulted in one of the best sport titles to date in Nintendo DS.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great version of a great game. There aren't many reasons to buy it again if you played it on Wii U, but if you didn't, the 3DS version is a good choice too.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's the same outstanding basketball simulator we've seen before, but there are some minor issues compared to the previous versions, like the frame rate or the lack of use of the GamePad. Still, the best option for those looking for a basketball game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metal: Hellsinger is a great combination of genres, fun, addictive and with a fantastic soundtrack.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you like graphic adventures, you should play this one. We loved it on PC, and we love it now on consoles.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic collection with six fantastic games. Unless you’re a hardcore fan of the series and dislike the minor changes made, this is the best way of experiences these games nowadays.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It was a great game ten years ago, and it still is today, thanks to a great work of updating its gameplay and upgrading its visuals to offer a refreshed look. It also integrates online multiplayer which we expect to be expanded through DLC.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is a very fun adventure, a must-have for those who have a Nintendo DS and have never tried a Professor Layton adventure. For those who did, the formula keeps working and engaging, but they'll have the feeling of having playing this before, although the story of the game will keep them going forward.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With an original, chaotic, and surprisingly precise keyboard-based combat system, this reinterpretation of the Vampire Survivors formula delivers addictive gameplay and stylish minimalistic visuals, although the experience may lose some of its charm when using a controller and could benefit from more content variety in the long run.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is Destiny 2’s best campaign, and one of the best in the genre if played in the highest difficulty.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We all know the ingredients, but we've never seen a recipe like this. HEX is a great game, fun, deep and with a very promising future in the competitive scene.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Red Faction delivers what an action gamer wants.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario brings his 'Maker' series to 3DS with many additions with the single player in mind. If you just want to play, this version is as good (maybe even better) as the one for Wii U. If you want to create and share it with the world, then stick to the Wii U.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We dare to say that Modern Warfare 3 is the best FPS for the Wii, with few competitors. Although we prefer the campaign of Black Ops, this iteration improves a lot in the online mode, which is hands down the best in the platform.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Requiem is a great sequel that expands on everything its predecessor did. By running away from all the tiresome trends the industry is following, it also manages to deliver a fun adventure with great pacing, topped by incredible visuals.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game combines the creativity of its improvisation mechanics and challenging soulslike combat in a humorous underwater world, though it sometimes lacks enemy design refinement. Its accessibility options enhance playability and the artistic design is rich in detail, making the overall experience engaging and unique.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is one of the best designed games in the Nintendo DS, with extraordinary visuals and an adventure suited for all types of public which won't disappoint anybody.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bloodroots is, above anything else, fun. You’ll have to come up with all sorts of ideas to get rid of your enemies in this action game that can be tricky, but also very satisfying.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Castle Crashers gets the "perfect" remaster. All DLC included, technically improved where possible and it's free if you bought the original. Needless to say, the game is great, and it's one of the funniest beat 'em up we've ever played with friends.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Megaman fans, and even action/platformer fans, shouldn’t miss this collection. Six of the best Megaman games ever made in a great compilation full of interesting extras.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great hack & slash, recommended to those who didn't play the original. Even if you did, there's indeed some new features and content, so it's up to you to decide whether this is relevant for you.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you played Skyrim on Xbox 360 or PS3, rediscovering the game with better graphics and access to mods can be a much better experience than you imagined, particularly when the adventure still holds up this well.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The formula keeps evolving, and Wii Fit U offers another fun step to help us get in shape.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great shoot 'em up you shouldn't miss if you like the genre. A great example of how to make a game challenging and rewarding.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This new episode is more irregular than its predecessors, but still a lot of fun, particularly for younger audiences.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    From the first moment we take a photo and it magically becomes the stage in front of our eyes, until we roll the credits, Viewfinder is a title that constantly leaves us speechless, surprising us with new ideas and pulling out the odd one. smile with their smartest puzzles, and that's something not many games can say.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Unravel isn't perfect or particularly original, but there's so much love and care put into it that it becomes something unique and special. One of those games that you'll enjoy if you need a break from Triple A and blockbusters.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Legion is an interesting twist for the series, that particularly shines thanks to its mission design and representation of a dystopian London.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sound Shapes is one of those downloadable jewels for platforming and music fans. Its only flaw is that it is a bit short in the campaign mode, but it compensates for it with several challenge options and a comprehensive editor. One of the most original PSN games in months.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crafted World is a fantastic platformer fans of the genre shouldn’t miss. We’ve really enjoyed its design and its art style, although the soundtrack is just bad.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi are back with a classic great adventure, now available on 3DS. Bowser Jr.’s Journey is a nice addition, but if you played the original you’re not missing a lot. Either way, it’s a game that we’ve enjoyed from the very first second.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This third entry evolves and improves the formula to make it engaging and fun. The new combat system and the great amount of mini games make this new episode a great option for Yo-Kai Watch fans.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Double Cross is great when it’s all about platforming, but the detective sections and the combat make it much less enjoyable. A sequel with some adjustments and a more appealing art style could be fantastic.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Darksiders is above all a very comprehensive game. It fits elements from many other games, without going in depth in any of them nor having its own style, but maintaining a balance which makes it a great action-adventure game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although we expected more new features in this Xbox version, the crazy moto racer has conquered us again. A simple game with great gameplay that will make the player have fun for hours.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a worth-mentioning, complete and well-designed version of the console game. It's mainly based on strategy, and we miss some extra modes, but still think it deserves a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a good adaptation of an unforgettable games for those who played it, that now gives those who didn’t another chance to discover one of the best puzzle/mystery games ever made.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's as good as last year's episode, but the 30 years of Wrestlemania mode is an addition that every fan will enjoy. Also, if you're not a fan of this show, having so many legends available might be a good reason to give it a try.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What started as a mod, ended up being the best way to enjoy Half-Life, not only with its visual upgrades, but also with new features and tweaks to make it better than ever.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Demanding, addictive, fun and free to play, League of Legends provides intense and absorbing moments.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Primrose is a very simple puzzle for 200 point, and it achieves its objective to be a relaxing, but challenging, experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA 2K21 offers the best virtual basketball experience out there, even if it still needs some tweaks to polish the gameplay and microtransactions are, once again, everywhere.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The excellent game Sonic has deserved for years, that although doesn't evolve the gameplay formula, adaptates it better than ever to the 3D, although with some flaws. A game that will make fans smile.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Not just a game for God of War lovers, or for those who didn't play the PSP original, but also one of the best action games in the PlayStation 3, in spite of its graphics, that have been well updated, but look dated in comparison with other games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great metroidvania that, without reinventing the wheel, manages to deliver a great adventure.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis 2009 is still a great tennis game, and it arrives at the right moment, far enough from the last installment for sports fans to want a little more of Virtua Tennis. The only thing to criticize is the few changes in comparison with the last game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Like the previous versions, Bejeweled is again one of the best puzzle games of the year, thanks to its collection of minigames for everyone. A very addictive game, which only flaw is the lack of a multiplayer mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Escapists 2 is a very good sequel, that improves greatly over the original. Also, the online and multiplayer modes are a great addition.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We would have loved an actual remake or having more extras, but the quality of these classics is undeniable. A great choice to relive the arcade experience at home.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This year's entry is a great title, tweaking the solid foundations of the series and adding new modes to deliver an excellent game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront is fun and very, very spectacular. Its gameplay is not too deep and the content is less than we expected, but we're sure you're going to have some incredible and unbelievable moments playing it.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game experience is so fun that its few flaws turn smaller in a game that is probably one of the best of the WiiWare.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that deserves a second chance. It doesn't offer anything particularly relevant compared to the original, but it still is a great game and it looks, sounds and plays better than ever.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Finally Transformers have a game with great quality, and to achieve that they had to flee from the movie adaptations.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you like this kind of adventures, Heavy Rain is one of the best. There's no evolution if you've played it before, but it's probably aimed at those who didn't own at PS3.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This entry is a pretty big step forward in the franchise. There are a lot of small and big features and improvements that make it the most complete and advanced football manager simulator in the market.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A hilarious and addictive online cooperative shooter that improves the original game with a new perspective, more content, and cross-play. It offers pure and simple fun with friends, a great gameplay and strategic touch, and a good graphical and sound presentation. It could use more variety in enemies, biomes, and missions, but it is one of the best PvE games of the season.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This collection offers a diverse mix of classic 2D and 3D fighting games from the late 90s and early 2000s, with standout titles like Capcom vs. SNK 2 and Power Stone 2 delivering lasting fun and depth. Despite some unevenness in game quality and dated graphics in certain entries, the extensive customization options and improvements like enhanced resolution make it a worthwhile package for both nostalgic players and newcomers.
    • 93 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the best traditional adventures we've played this year. Long and well designed, it's a great choice for those who miss this genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Maybe this Forgotten Sands is not a blockbuster, nor it has such visuals as the previous entry in the series, but it has an incredible gameplay.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is good for a game not to take itself too seriously and let the player participate in its eccentric craziness.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Immortals is the game many people want Ubisoft to make, focusing just on doing fewer things, but doing them better. This is a great adventure that will challenge our skills and intelligence, and what’s best, won’t waste our time.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ubisoft has done a great job with this game, fun and very balanced when it comes to in-app purchases. If you like the series, give it a try.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sunshine Island is one of the most enjoyable Harvest Moon, maybe the most, and at the same time has a very high difficulty, which can chop newcomers' aspirations. We could even say it is game made for veterans of the series.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The wait to live as a dragon has been worth it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    You, Me and The Cubes offers, like every good puzzle game, a simple and addictive experience, attractive by itself, without many complications.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Konami and Virtuos deliver a visually stunning and faithful update of the PS2 classic, with modernized controls, streamlined camouflage and Codec access, and fun extras like the Ape Escape mode, but the dated AI, excessive interruptions, and some conservative design choices prevent it from feeling like a true remake.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The new franchises and the new additions we find in Disney Infinity 3.0 make this new episode better than ever, and those who enjoyed the previous ones will love it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ultimately Trine is a title no fan of adventure and platforming should let escape.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although there are things to be improved in the online game of Marvel vs Capcom 2, this title is as fun as it was in 2000, and that's quite a thing to say about a videogame.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Silent Hill returns with an action adventure in a horror setting that keeps the essence of the franchise, while putting the combat to the forefront. It is a really good game, and many times, it is a fantastic Silent Hill, but it also has some identity crisis that hold it back. However, we think fans of the series will enjoy it as long as they approach it with an open mind.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A faithful yet modern reimagining of a strategy RPG classic that refines combat balance, adds new quality-of-life options, and features beautiful updated visuals while maintaining its tactical depth and strong narrative; however, the absence of a Spanish translation and PSP-exclusive content slightly tarnish an otherwise excellent revival.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This new installment of Drawn to Life has resulted in an even better title than the first game, with more options and a better game experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great game that offers a lot for very little, responsive, fun and addictive. There are a few additions on PC, but the experience remains the same.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    After the dissapointment of the previous KOF XII, we were skeptical with this new entry, but things have changed. With King of Fighters XIII the great gameplay the series has been famous for returns, and this is great news.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Frustrating at the beginning, after a little while we'll get used to the gameplay mechanics and then, we will be able yo enjoy this puzzle game. It's quite entertaining and challenging, and thus, recommended for those looking for this kind of experiences on 3DS.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Out Run is a great game that still holds well, but this version also adds some improvements that any fans of Suzuki's work will love.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s been a long wait since Budokai Tenkaichi 3, but this is the successor we have been waiting for. Sure, there’s still room for improvement, particularly in the multiplayer, but overall it’s a fantastic fighting game to relieve the battles from Toriyama’s unforgettable saga.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anno 2070 achieves a great futuristic atmosphere, and this is a great reason to introduce many new features that make the game fresh, like the introduction of factions or the renewed multiplayer mode. A great new entry in the Anno series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the most polished and content-rich WWE game in years, with refined gameplay, improved animations, and a new open-world mode, The Island, adding fresh challenges. While Showcase mode lacks engaging match choices, the game excels in variety, technical execution, and depth, making it a must-play for wrestling fans.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's challenging, fun and rewarding. A nice return of the series, with a great multiplayer and a very solid campaign.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Grotto is a fresh, unique game with a very interesting concept. Its narrative pacing is uneven, but the story is fantastic, just like its art.

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