Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,612 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 Red Dead Redemption 2
Lowest review score: 10 Make it indie!
Score distribution:
6615 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It delivers an exceptional extraction shooter experience defined by Bungie’s signature gunplay and an addictive, roguelike progression loop. While the atmosphere is immersive and the endgame content is thrilling, the cumbersome interface and steep learning curve create unnecessary friction. It is a brilliant, high-stakes rebirth that demands patience despite its clunky menus.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Any fan of the series should be considering buying this game, as long as they don't mind the lack of physical version or not being translated into any other language but English. There's little innovation here, but it's addictive, fun and satisfying.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Boasting an extensive roster, varied match types, and immersive modes, WWE 2K24 delivers the most comprehensive wrestling gaming experience in years. Despite some minor gameplay tweaks and inherited bugs, it excels in content, especially with its WrestleMania Showcase and Universe mode, making it a must-have for WWE fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is an enjoyable Souls-like that simplifies the formula but focuses on the right elements to make it work.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It is not a revolution, but it plays and looks great. It feels fresh, and the multiplayer mode is one of the best we've seen in a few years. If you give it a try, it might surprise you.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We cannot deny Rockstar could and should have done more with its most successful game ever, but the experience is still fantastic and better than many other open world games that came after.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A game that finds the balance between the new and the classic survival horror. If you like being scared with an infiltration-based gameplay, it's a great option, but if you like Alien as well, it is a game you cannot miss.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you like a multiplayer FPS where realism and tactic battle comes first, you should give this a try. Keep in mind it's very demanding, so make sure that you're ready for a challenge.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It is true that we (Spanish users) don't get this trilogy the way we wanted, but if English is not a problem for you, then you'll find a great collection with three games that are still an outstanding experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great title with the best multiplayer we've seen on this console so far. There are some framerate issues, but if you're a FPS fan, then this is a must have.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Content aside –as it needs a bit more, in our opinion–, Cotton Reboot is a fantastic shoot ‘em up for those looking for a nostalgic trip.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Arc System Works delivers a great update and expansion of the original Granblue Fantasy Versus, a fun and spectacular fighting game that is more complete than its predecessor, with more characters, modes, and features. It offers an accessible gameplay for newcomers and veterans alike, with a rollback netcode and a cross-play feature that enhance the online experience. However, the novelties are not drastic and it should have an option to upgrade from Granblue Fantasy Versus.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With several interesting additions, this is one of the puzzle games you cannot miss, especially if you liked the original.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dontnod strikes backs with yet another great episode. Many blank spots of the plot are filled here, but also leaves room for new mysteries to unfold.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not perfect, but it's fun, well-designed and reasonably priced, so it's a great choice while we wait for F-Zero to come back.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mordhau is like a spiritual successor of Chivalry. Its cleverly-designed combat system and its Frontline mode will give you many, many hours of fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It delivers a breathtaking audiovisual overhaul of a Nintendo 64 classic, blending faithful level design with surprisingly deep character development. Although the brief ninety-minute campaign feels dated by modern standards, its mastery demands constant replayability and skill. This spectacular rail-shooter revitalizes a forgotten genre, even if the lack of true co-op marks a missed opportunity.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Shift 2: Unleashed builds upon the firm base of the previous game and offers more features and better features. More tracks, vehicles and multiplayer options thanks to the inclusion of the social system Autolog, and also better physics and simulation, which have improved the right way. It is not a perfect simulation experience, but will please most gamers.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Although there aren’t many changes here, this year’s entry still is a great F1 game, and the additions, while small, are very welcome.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Switch 2 versions offer sharp image quality, stable performance, and an excellent new Spanish localization, although some pre-rendered cutscenes look worse and Kiwami 2 shows occasional frame pacing issues.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Borderlands 4 is a step in the right direction. You can tell Gearbox has listened to its players, and has evolved the formula to deliver the best gunplay in the series, well-balanced gameplay and a story worth getting into.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ghostrunner looks great, plays great and it’s also a great challenge. If you like something different, mixing genres and action-focused, make sure you give it a try.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    VOEZ is an outstanding musical title, but the way the difficulty progresses as the story does can be frustrating for many players. Still, for its price, it's a good choice if you like the genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    FutureGrind is a great idea very well executed, but it could’ve been something much better and bigger. It is, by al means, a original and fun experience, but we hope the team expands it and polishes it in a hypothetical sequel.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Capcom expands Monster Hunter Stories beyond its 3DS origins, now reaching PS4, Switch, and PC, offering an enhanced RPG experience with improved visuals and additional content, though the simplicity of its combat and story may feel somewhat dated compared to its superior sequel.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Untitled Goose Game has its flaws, but the most important thing is that it tries to do something fun and original. Being an annoying goose is much funnier than we thought.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is the best entry in the series gameplay-wise and fan of this competition will love it, but it also feels like a step back when it comes to content.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ultimately, a noteworthy racing game, which genre fans will enjoy. Even for those who are not fans of the movies this is an enjoyable racing game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Pedestrian is a great puzzle game that any fan of the genre should try. It’s smart, challenging and looks fantastic.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is great news just for having this game available on newer platforms and translated to more languages, although it still has some issues this remaster could have fixed.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Tales of Monkey Island is one of the mos frantic and fun adventures out there, specially from the third chapter. Telltale Games has not resurrected Guybrush just to make profits, but to create a new set of adventures that work perfectly.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Changing Tides is a sequel that knows how to expand the great ideas of the first one, although not always successfully.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A game you cannot miss now if you missed it the first time. The visual evolution is worth highlighting, but it still is an outstanding title in every other aspect.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yet another excellent title for Xbox Live Arcade, that although it is not very innovative in comparison with the original, it improves upon it in almost every aspect.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Overcooked! 2 is one of those games you have to try. It’s accessible but can be very challenging, and it’s great if you play with friends. This sequel allows us to play online too, so there are no excuses this time.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its surprising story and excellent visual design make it a very recommended game for puzzle lovers.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Directed to a public less used to strategy and management games, Anno: Create a New World is a good game which has succeeded in adapting a very computer-esque gameplay to Wii.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Novel and videogame join to compose a very interesting proposal in the saturated first person action genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This new adventure is charming, clever and fun. One of those games "full of Nintendo" that you cannot miss if you like puzzle-based experiences.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This isn't only one of the best 3DS games, but it is also what the series needed. One of those games you cannot miss if you like the genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Maybe it's not the ending we expected, but that doesn't mean that Dontnod's first episodic series isn't great. As its own title says, this ending will get its audience polarized.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The rebirth of the NBA Jam series has found his ideal channel of distribution, with a new version which returns to the classic style of the original arcade. It has many changes in comparison with the game of last year, and it drops some of its features, but adds others which compensates for. A very interesting option with a good price.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Good sequel for an already fun and espectacular game, that improves upon many aspects, but also can be a bit too ambitious introducing some elements that don’t really work too well.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Except for the tutorials and the long sessions it requires, it's a wonderful adventure in every aspect that offers tons of fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Blur is an attractive, intense, fast and thrilling game. It's built over a solid structure, and has a more than satisfying depth.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best LEGO game to date, and in fact one of the best Batman games ever. It becomes a sandbox, but this is not the best of Lego Batman 2. Its level design shines, with great situations and challenges that will keep us playing for hours.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Instead of feeling exhausted, this episode brings some of the best moments of the series. Another outstanding adventure of the Professor that every fan of puzzles should try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It brings not only more content, but also a very interesting twist to the gameplay. It's such a step forward that it could have been called Company of Heroes 3.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We still miss feeling that our actions do impact the plot, but this episode is full of great moments worth experiencing. So far, we can only wait for the third episode and hope that Telltale keeps bringing such an outstanding narrative.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Rune Factory 4 is absorbing, packed with content and unique features. If you ever thought about combining farm management and JRPG, this is your game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    To the Moon's sequel delivers again a beautiful story that goes beyond our expectations. If you want to live a story about life and happiness, play it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Coffee Talk Tokyo delivers a deeply relaxing experience through well-crafted characters and an inviting atmosphere. The polished pixel art effectively captures emotional nuances, yet confusing drink instructions and an uninspired soundtrack occasionally disrupt the meditative flow. Despite these minor flaws, the narrative remains a thoughtful, human oasis that encourages quiet reflection.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Broken Age is an adventure that will take you back to the golden age of the genre, an experience you cannot miss if you ever enjoyed this kind of games. After such a long development and so many backers we expected even more, but still the least you can do is checking it out.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Longer than usual, with some new mechanics and somehow slow. This episode feels different, but, Dontnod delivers yet another outstanding cliffhanger that makes the wait for the season finale a hardly bearable suffering.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A very decent start for the new season of Sam and Max.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Crazy, fun and original. Insomniac brings a fresh mix for those looking for action in a way they've probably never seen before.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Renewing the old tower defense formula and adding first-person action, the game results in a very fun experience, both single-player and online.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Original, visually attractive and unique, Borderlands won't leave anyone indifferent and will be a treasure for those who enjoy its innovative style.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a good sequel, and even though it is not a great step forward in the franchise, it is indeed a game that those who enjoyed the original will have fun playing.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game has been very good adapted to the pad controls, making it a great opportunity for console players to try the first game of the series. It doesn't match the visuals of the original, however, and doesn't add any new feature of content.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Children of the Sun offers a unique "puzzle shooter" experience where players control a character seeking revenge against a cult, using strategic shooting mechanics to clear levels with a single bullet. While it provides an enjoyable and innovative gameplay loop, it suffers from pacing issues and ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more.
    • 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
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rage delivers as an action game, with outstanding graphics and gameplay that is sometimes tactic, sometimes savage and always intense. Some players may expect a sandbox, but the game is really a very classic action shooter.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We can say Napoleon: Total War covers all the needs of strategy fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, a polished collection with two classics that every gamer should try. They have been upgraded visually and well adapted to the portable screen, but maybe it arrives too late for some players who had already bought the domestic versions. And of course we miss Peace Walker.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This HD upgrade delivers what it promises. It enhances image quality, adds trophies to foster replayability, and also includes 3D steroscopic vision. We only miss some extra content, like artworks galleries, interviews with the team or a making of documentary, but those who didn't enjoy the originals have here a very interesting buy to consider.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic fighting game that brings back one of the best SNK franchises. We miss some modes, but the gameplay-wise is flawless.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Flux tries to return to the origin of the series, in a risky but interesting twist which achieves to engage the player. It mantains the high difficulty level of all the series, but changes some gameplay features that eliminate frustration.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The mobile adaptation of the Konami franchise works quite well, even in a free-to-play form. It has a lot of options and it's quite accessible, so if you're interested, make sure you give it a try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a very good game, with interesting ideas and great execution. It's fun, challenging and deep, so we can't really ask much more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This fusion of interactive play and game is a very nice surprise for VR users. If you like mystery murder-like stories, don’t miss this one.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    TorchLight II is a fantastic dungeon crawler, and it works great on Switch. Some aspects haven’t aged particularly well, but overall is a great title for those who enjoy Diablo-like adventures.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We think these two games deserved a better package, with extras of some kind, but unfortunately we just get a (pretty good) visual upgrade. That said, they are two of the best games developed by PlatinumGames, and it’s great to have them on newer platforms.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fuser is more than a great DJ game, it’s also a tool to create your own remixes and share them online, as well as compete against other DJs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Labyrinth City is a surprising, fun and unique adventure you cannot miss. A surreal experience where there is much more than finding the exit.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although not as surprising as the original (like pretty much every sequel), this title deliver another fantastic experience while we uncover its characters’ darkest secrets.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The console version of American Arcadia offers everything we enjoyed in the PC version that came out two years ago. In addition to boasting excellent technical performance, it maintains the freshness that was so successful in its day, with a perfect blend of narrative and gameplay. It's one of those indie games that gives the impression of coming from a studio that has carefully curated every element we gamers appreciate. Although the title isn't excessively long, it's impossible not to recommend it to those looking for a story that will keep you glued to the screen for a while. It will leave you wanting more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This spin-off revitalizes the Rune Factory series with a fresh, Japan-inspired setting, introducing village management and sacred dance mechanics alongside combat and farming. While its charming visuals and engaging world-building shine, technical issues like frame drops and pop-in detract from the experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Still a good game, and with improved graphics, but it lacks some more features. We miss especially a multiplayer mode which would have made the most of the console connectivity potential.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While very different from the original, this sequel still knows how to offer a challenging and addictive roguelite experience that knows how to push us to the limit.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Dontnod proves again they are able to create great stories with characters we care about, but this time the experience is much more lineal, decisions don’t seem to matter that much, and the lack of special powers makes the gameplay less diverse and exciting.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you've enjoyed Ace Attorney's adventures before, this is yet another good episode, even though we've felt it's not as well planned as others and the experience has too many ups and downs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This studio is unique and it proves it once again. Chuchel is beautiful, fun and charming, and if you like this type of game, you shouldn't miss it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Polyphony Digital keeps polishing its series, with a game that becomes more accessible, but still very deep. There's room for improvement, but as far as PS3 goes, Gran Turismo 6 proves that your "old" console still has a lot to give.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although it does not have many competitors in the Wii library, this is the best FPS in Wii, with the best multiplayer mode, and one of the best games of the year in the console.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a good sequel which will please those who enjoyed the first game, and also those looking for a game of intense action, with a classic bidimensional, but spectacular, style.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Sifu reimagines old-school beat-em-ups with great ideas and a fantastic combat system. It is tough, but if you’re up for a challenge, make sure to check it out.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    SnowRunner is a fantastic driving experience, although driving is just the result of a lot of time of planning the route, choosing and customizing the vehicle and exploring the map. It’s not very newcomer-friendly, but fans of the series will love the evolution, and if you’re new to it, with some patience, you’ll get into this engaging world.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Even with its flaws, it’s a fun game that any RPG fan will enjoy, even if you’re not familiar with the franchise.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you like Persona or Etrian Odyssey, this is a game you cannot miss. Even with its flaws, iit is a great way of saying goodbye to our 3DS.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We loved it when it fist came out, and we still love it today. The core of Full Body is the same, but new additions and changes to the storyline are a good reason to go back to this unique adventure.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Borderlands 3 is bigger and better. It’s everything we expected for the third main entry, and even if it’s very conservative, it’s a fantastic game you will love with friends or even on your own.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Do you like EDF? Then you will like World Brothers 2, because it encapsulates the essence of the series without complications and provides a presentation that is a bit generic but also more polished than usual in other D3 Publisher games. It is an excellent family shooter and therefore we can say that Yuke’s has successfully fulfilled its mission: it is the perfect entry into this universe and the pastime for the fan who has already squeezed out Earth Defense Force 6.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If Patapon was surprising because of the freshness and charm of the characters, Patapon 2 completely lacks that, which can lead to think that this is simply the same game, with some minor touches to deliver and strengthen the console portfolio. Nothing further from the truth, this title can be compared with any blockbuster on the PSP.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Madworld has made a lot of noise before its launch and, after playing it, we can say it deserves it, although the result could have been even better. The game brings very special aesthetics which are undoubtedly a good decision, and totally fits the gameplay experience Platinum Games wanted to offer.

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