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
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A more than noteworthy MMORPG with a phenomenal combat system. We are sure future MMORPG will take good note of TERA's combat mechanics and once you try it you will be convinced. Despite this great combat system, the game is too traditional in other aspects. Every fan of the genre should give it at least a try.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is not the game of the year, but it is a very welcomed blast of fresh air for the first-person shooter genre, and also a very charming game with its own personality.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There are few things to object to this Rock Band Unplugged. This portable version respects the gameplay of its elder brothers, but adding a new gameplay approach that we consider a hands down achievement.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is not the game of the year, but it is a very welcomed blast of fresh air for the first-person shooter genre, and also a very charming game with its own personality.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is a good chance for Perfect Dark to reach a new audience, and for the gamers who enjoyed the original to play again this classic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is an absorbing dungeon RPG with a fantastic, dark story and very deep gameplay.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hammer95's debut FPS blends the intensity of Dennaton Games with Ghostrunner's agility, offering a cyberpunk future filled with satire and fast-paced action, though wall-running can be imprecise.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Joe Danger's back and is better than ever. Entertaining and different, simple and demanding, with many new options loads of content. The only things we can complain about are the lack of online multiplayer and the extreme difficulty at the end of the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We think there's still room for improvement (like a quite empty co-op), but it is definitely a great game for musou fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This charming puzzle game stands out for its humorous art style, accessibility, and clever logic-based mechanics, but it eventually suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of variety in later stages, making it more enjoyable in short sessions than in long playthroughs.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This narrative adventure delivers a profoundly emotional journey through a Ghibli-inspired world and soulful storytelling. While photography mechanics provide a unique sense of purpose, the core loop eventually becomes repetitive and suffers from pacing issues. Despite these mechanical shortcomings, the symbolic narrative and breathtaking art design create an unforgettable, melancholic experience.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Piranha Bytes has created a new series. Risen is not only a good heir to Gothic, but also establishes solid bases which could mark the way for this studio in the future.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    PES 2012 is again the best soccer game for the Wii, offering a comprehensive simulation of the sport, allowing any type of strategy and offering plenty of championships to compete in. However, motion controls have been favored in comparison with the traditional games, something which may not be liked by some gamers.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dawn of War II keeps improving and shining. It is a game which will be liked both by seasoned strategy players and also newcomers.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great choice full of humor for those who want to get started in the genre. Long-time fans may find it easy, and we were expecting a deeper gameplay, but still a great recommendation.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sakaguchi still knows how to put up a great game, even if it's a mobile free-to-play. It's fresh and addictive, and it deserves an opportunity on your Android or iDevice.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    One of those excellent App Store games which is difficult to find between so many similar games. It offers more than 30 hours of length, classic roleplaying gameplay and a lot of interesting possibilities with a great graphics engine.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Challenging, addictive and rewarding, this is a great choice for those looking for a game to test his skills.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Summing up, Overlord 2 is an excellent action and strategy adventure no fan of the genre should miss. It doesn't have plenty of new features, but even the original fans will find enough charm in this title to be engaged again.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This Deluxe reedition of Chime for PlayStation Network is great, as it includes a cooperative mode and more content than the original. One of the games that offers the most value in PlayStation Network.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Boom Blox: Bash Party is a good proposal within the puzzle genre which will be liked by every simple and addictive games follower, and also the first version fans.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It manages to take a step forward from the previous episode, and becomes one of the most faithful adaptations of the Warhammer universe.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is not the best simulation, but it's as entertainment as few games, and a good challenger that we could say arrives one year late. But football fans can be happy: this year we can choose without missing.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great way to rediscover some of the best cases from L.A. Noire. We would've loved to play the full game, but it is definitely a very solid experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This game deserves carrying the name of the franchise. It makes some changes, focusing more on beating ourselves in every stage, but the core experience remains.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Armored Core takes an important turn in its conception, offering a cohesive online world in which the player action influences the conquest of the eight regions the Armored Core V is divided into. This idea works very well, and the game also offers lots of customization options for the robots.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This new episode lives up to the bar set by the previous one, and becomes and must-have for fans of the genre.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is one of the worthier options among the titles which try to compete with WoW, and the one that has convinced us the most to date.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 6 is a fantastic game that we’ve really enjoyed, and we know we’ll keep going back to it, but we expected more after almost five years since its predecessor was released. We believe the series deserves more ambition and creativity, and not only a new map and some QoL features.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We celebrate Worms return to the PC and hope them to maintain the same health in their next iterations; although Team 17 should be careful and avoid stagnate the formula, adding more new gameplay features to foster players.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Keep Driving offers us a very original experience, focused on sensations and decisions, where each choice opens the door to a new trip. It is a game designed to be completed multiple times, since a single trip is not going to be representative of everything it has to offer, and for that reason we believe that it should have gone deeper into its systems, but we understand that the experience it seeks is a more relaxed one; an experience that fits with that nostalgic proposal of the road trip. It is not perfect, but if you enjoy different games, which are out of the ordinary, and you fancy a trip where each route is an invitation to build your own story, we believe that it deserves a chance.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bye-bye BoxBoy is one of those game any 3DS owner who likes puzzles should try. It's clever, well designed, and considering its price, we can't really ask for more.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    From a apparently simple mechanic, this game will evolve becoming something very addictive and challenging. The different modes and the ability to create and share levels will bring us many hours of fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A chaotic and hilarious co-op shooter with strategic depth, constant updates, and strong personality, though its modest graphics and Xbox performance drops hold it back slightly compared to PS5.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Piranha Bytes has created a new series. Risen is not only a good heir to Gothic, but also establishes solid bases which could mark the way for this studio in the future.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the best horror games in years, and we will follow the future of Frictional Games very closely.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great puzzle game, behind its beautiful graphics shines a great idea. Although a bit difficult, even frustrating at times, it offers enough duration, but lacks a map editor.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the best chapters Telltale has made in its whole career.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a unique, puzzle-like stealth adventure with beautifully designed environments, well-integrated character abilities, and a charming story, though it offers limited freedom and some small quality-of-life issues that slow down certain moments.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crisol: Theater of Idols delivers an essential survival horror experience, masterfully blending BioShock's introspection with Resident Evil 4's tension in a uniquely dark Spanish setting. Its ingenious blood-as-ammo mechanic and oppressive atmosphere shine, though the adventure concludes too briefly, and occasional visual inconsistencies hint at a modest technical scope. Nevertheless, its artistic vision and engaging gameplay make it a must-play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bayonetta is still great, although it's outshined by its incredible sequel. If you've never played it, you can discover the whole series on Switch, and on top of that, enjoy it for the first time on the go.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This collection is a fantastic adaptation of one of the best franchises ever made. They are that type of game that can be played years later and they’re still as enjoyable as when they first came out, so wether it’s your first or your tenth time with them, this is your chance to play them on the go.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The ambition of bringing the whole NBA 2K experience to the Switch comes with some technical sacrifices, but if you're happy to choose portability over visuals, this version of NBA 2K18 offers everything you can ask for.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cheap, charming, long, fun... Golf Story is a very positive surprise, and if you're looking for something different on Switch, we think you should try this.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Graphic adventure fans are living a second golden age of the genre, with great games coming out regularly. Dead Synchronicity is yet another solid and engaging adventure that, at least, deserves a try.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This edition delivers all expansions, campaigns, and community-driven mods with updated 4K visuals, lighting, camera improvements, and 64-bit support, keeping the essence of one of the most important RTS ever while enhancing accessibility, although the dated interface and non-revolutionary changes show its age.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Get into Hetfield's skin with the best Guitar Hero spin-off to date.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Another must-have entry for the series. A game you shouldn't miss if you visual novels, mystery and puzzles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The first Dragon Age still is the best game of the franchise, but we've really enjoyed this one. Fans of the genre won't be disappointed.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Constance is a beautifully designed metroidvania, featuring an engaging story and strong audiovisuals, offering a refreshing, non-soulslike experience. While generally well-crafted, it occasionally relies on trial-and-error for certain challenges and offers limited hidden secrets for backtracking, which we feel are just minor drawbacks.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Still the game we played in 2014, and still a great game. There aren’t a lot of additions, but when rollback is implemented online matches should improve noticeably.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Singularity is a pleasant surprise. It could have been an average first person shooter game, but it has turned out to be a great game, with gameplay and visuals that deserve praise.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crate Entertainment delivers a great ARPG, with tons of contents and very deep. If you have some friends to play with, Grim Dawn is a game you shouldn't miss.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is almost the same game released on the Xbox 360 months ago, and is still a very unique game. It is a very limited game compared to most PC RPGs, but it is also different.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hitman 2 feels more like a second season rather than a sequel, but that’s not a bad thing at all. It is bigger, better and more complex, and offers even more possibilities for fans of stealth games.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is fun to play with the environment physics, and the freedom to destroy every building in the game, but it flaws in its progression, which lacks freshness. In fact, had the script been better built, and with greater variety, this would have been an unbeatable game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best version of one of the best fighting games in the last few years. If you already have Revelator, the changes might look minor, but if you don't (or if you don't have the game at all), it's definitely worth it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Get into Hetfield's skin with the best Guitar Hero spin-off to date.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shadowkeep levels up Destiny to its best. It isn’t perfect, but there is more content than ever before and more options to enjoy it, and gameplay-wise still has no rival.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We do miss the campaign and there are some rough edges, but Black Ops IIII is an excellent multiplayer experience. The battle royale and the zombie modes are a blast and, overall, we think CoD fans will love this new entry.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Its campaign mode last between five and seven hours, but it doesn't have a multiplayer mode, which is a shame. Despite this, it is one of the best games in the App Store.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A true sequel for the franchise. It’s not a huge evolution, but it is good and very respectful and we’re sure fans will appreciate that.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed the first game you will find in this sequel the classic formula: more and better, but with few additions or new features. Apart from this, this is a great game, and you can try the demo before deciding a purchase.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Watch Dogs 2 is a really good game, better than its predecessor in every single aspect. It also carries some of the issues of the original WD, like the car handling, but it still is a solid adventure with a lot of content and great moments.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that are always great to have for those nights with friends and family. It is a comprehensive selection of games, with all sorts of options to make sure everyone can enjoy them.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Addictive, fun and unique. If you like 2D action platformers this is a game you cannot miss.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Not every HD edition deserves a place in our room, but this one does. The story of Tidus and his fellows is still remembered among it fans, and this is a great opportunity to live it or experience it again.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blizzard has done a fantastic job giving Diablo II a very, very elaborate facelift, keeping the essence of one of the most influential games ever intact.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Candle is charismatic, beautiful and original. If you enjoy with puzzle adventures, it deserves a try. It'll probably surprise you.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There’s little reason to purchase it again if you’ve already played it on PS3 or PS Vita, but if you haven’t, it is obviously the best way to enjoy this magic adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is just a decent remaster of two incredible games that lacks some ambition. The games, of course, are still as fantastic as they were when they were first released.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Eternal Sonata is one of the sure bets in the RPG portfolio of PlaStation 3, a genre that unfortunately doesn't have many good components in the console, so this port from the Xbox 360 presented by Tri-Cescendo is one of the current best.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Stepping away from the path of the main series, Ubisoft brings a complete mobile game that looks great and plays better, and becomes a good choice no matter if you’re looking for a complementary experience for AC IV or an individual one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A wisely made game, and an example of how a racing arcade should be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Revelations mixes action with adventure, partially returning to the origins of the series. It is a must-have for console owners, and one of the pinnacles of visual quality we've seen so far in the Nintendo 3DS. It also has a very good story which will please fans of the saga eager to know more about Umbrella, zombies, an the STARS team.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Boxing has in Fight Night Round 4 an excellent installment, stunning, hard and conscious of its qualities, becoming the best game in its genre, hands down.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tooth and Tail is one of the most original strategy games we've played in years, with great art and very clever ideas very well implemented.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Skyward Sword might not be the best Zelda, but this is the best way to live this adventure. In any case, it’s an incredible game either overlooked or underrated, and this is a fantastic second chance.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All You Can Eat gives us two incredibly fun games and a few small surprises, and makes it all look better than ever before.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    One of those "sleeper" games that deserves attention. Zack Zero blends action and exploration in a beautiful world, and offers lots of value.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game offers incredible boss battles, satisfying combat, and a strong identity within the "niohlike" genre, although the level design is overly linear and visually repetitive, yet the overall experience remains highly rewarding and addictive.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This game offers a challenging combat system, immersive stealth mechanics, and stunning visuals, but its fragmented narrative, unbalanced characters and convoluted mission structure hinder the overall experience.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that, from a simple idea, creates an addictive and fun experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    As a genre-defining game, this is a great experience everyone should try. Still, the remastering falls short for today's standards.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    BattleTech is an excellent strategy game, and it's deep and absorbing. It might feel a little bit hostile at the beginning, but give it some time and you'll discover its great design.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Football Manager 2017 hasn’t evolved as much as the previous entry, and some aspects need an urgent renovation. Still, it’s built on such a solid foundation that it still is a great choice for fans of football management.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cairn masterfully redefines climbing as a visceral, strategic battle, delivering a physical and deeply satisfying arcade experience. Its brilliant open design and robust resource management offer extensive replayability and breathtaking visuals. Although the narrative feels somewhat simplistic, the overall journey provides a challenging, beautiful, and profoundly rewarding ascent.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Human Resource Machine is an original and very clever game. It's not for everyone, but definitely a game you should try if you're looking for something different to put your brain to work.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trine 5 is a beautiful, fun, and well-designed puzzle and platforming adventure perfect for playing in good company.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    TLoZ: Tri-force Heroes is better than we expected... when played with friends. If you're going to play with people you know, you'll find a great coop experience. Alone or with unknown people, it's not that enjoyable.

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