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
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Roundguard feels very mobile-like, but it’s a fantastic take on the Peggle formula. It can be quite limited if you want to spend many hours on it, but it’s perfect for quick games.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    My Hero One’s Justice 2 feels like an expansion rather than a sequel. There is more content, but that’s about it. It can be a good choice if you like the anime, but it isn’t very deep if you want a fighting game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a decent metroidvania, quite limited by its indie budget, that targets “ecchi” fans. Unless you’re looking for this specific theme, there are many other better metroidvanias out there.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a solid strategy game, and even if it doesn’t match the greatness of the titles it’s based on and loses a bit of depth, it offers a lot of fun and a much friendlier learning curve.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Nioh 2 is bigger and better, and even if we miss more new features, it is an incredible game. If you want to feel like a true samurai, Team Ninja’s latest game is a must-have.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This is an exceptional platformer, absolutely incredible on an audiovisual level, and it reminds you that, when they developers get it right, there’s something great and unique about jumping.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rescue Team DX is a good remake, but some of the decisions made make the game simpler and easier, breaking the balanced difficulty of the original. Still, if you like this approach to the Pokémon world, you’ll enjoy it.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Space Channel 5 VR is fantastic. A great comeback that keeps the charm of the original intact, and we’ve enjoyed every minute of it. And you better make sure you enjoy every minute, because the alarming lack of content is its biggest flaw, particularly if you consider its price.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Hayfever is a charming 2D adventure that can be quite challenging. We feel like it needs to iron out some issues, but overall can be fun if you’re looking for a more difficult approach to the genre.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This fighting game is ideal for fans of the franchise that just want to have a good time, without being too technical or competitive. It has some good ideas, but not much depth.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overpass is different, and we like that. Yes, it’s hard and challenging, but it’s not like other racing games –you’re not supposed to be able to win the first time you race. It’s a shame that technically is very flawed and can get repetitive, but its core is solid.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Samurai Showdown works great on Switch, but not as well as the other versions. If you just want a casual way of enjoy it, then it’s more than enough, but if you want to get competitive, you might be better off on other platforms.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We couldn’t have asked for better versions on Switch. Both games still hold up very well, and from a technical point of view they look incredible on Nintendo’s console.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a good interactive thriller, with a great story and some clever design… although it doesn’t make the most of them. If you like this type of game and you’re just looking for a new alternative, you’ll enjoy it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a Way of the Samurai spin-off is interesting, but there are better alternatives in this genre. It is enjoyable, but some of its ideas need better execution.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Theme Hospital experience is back, and it’s great. If you miss it, you should give it a try, as it not only brings back the essence, but also adapts it successfully to consoles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ROCKETRON is a solid shooter with tons of action and exploration, particularly recommended for fans of 16-bit run & gun games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is just the best version of one of the best hack & slash ever made. If you haven’t played it, it’s a great new opportunity, and if you have, the Freestyle mode and the Bloody Palace in coop can transform the experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a nice collections of beat ‘em up, many of them available for the first time in the West. The most important addition are the 11 new languages these games have been translated to, since there are no extras or options to make them more accessible in 2020.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Vanquish rewards those who take their time and utilize every tool the AR suit has to offer with some great moments of video game combat. Throw in a wide variety of weapons, and you have everything you need for a fantastic action experience, albeit a short one.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Better late than never. Four years after its original release, the Champion Edition takes Street Fighter V where it should have always been –fighting to be one of the best and most complete experiences in its genre.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Underhero is a great RPG with Paper Mario vibes. It does have some limitations due to its indie nature, but overall it’s a very enjoyable adventure.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ultimat adds some interesting new features, but overall it’s more interesting if you haven’t played the original and you discover it as a brand new experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Genesis feels like a Darksiders, just with a different camera, and it brings back the cooperative mode that didn’t make it to the original game. There are some rough edges, including some collision-detection bugs that can be quite annoying, but if you like this type of adventures, it’s worth your time.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Dreams is an incredibly capable tool, full of possibilities that has been surprising us for almost a year now since it was first released in Early Access. The story mode is fantastic, although quite short, but the quantity and the quality of the user-made content makes up for it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Snack World has a great sense of humor, great bosses and it’s a lot of fun with friends… but it’s also very simple and repetitive. It could’ve been a much better game, but we’ve still had fun with it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an interactive drama that experiments with the narrative and the video game mechanics to create an surrealist road movie where players are the writers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The most ambitious Yakuza gets the HD treatment. Story-wise is a little bit weaker, but it’s a great entry to break up with the continuity of the series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of the best VR experiences we’ve had, and a solid game overall. It certainly needs to be more polished, as there are many bugs, but hopefully these will be fixed with upcoming patches.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kunai is a great action-platformer that reminds us of Metroid, thanks to its great level design and solid gameplay. It’s not very original, but we had a great time with it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though it’s meant to be an educative game, it’s still an interesting adventure, and particularly relevant thanks to the parallelisms it draws with the rise of the nazism now and then.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Milestone delivers yet another enjoyable racing game. Motocross fans will definitely enjoy it even with its shortcomings, and if you’re just looking for a decent racing game, you will enjoy it too.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    7th Sector is an interesting puzzle game that should be judged as a whole, including its particular setting and presentation. It has some flaws, but also many strengths, and it’s a good choice if you like the genre.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fans of the series will have a great time with this game, since it captures the essence of the universe it’s based on. If you don’t know the series, you’ll find a fun but chaotic adventure that may still be enjoyable.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Age of Resistance - Tactics is not a bad game, but it’s disappointing and unable to capture the greatness of the series it’s based on.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    Reforged is just a new way to play the campaign of one of the best games ever made… but that’s pretty much. Blizzard has a lot of work to do to fix this and deliver the remaster the original deserves.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a game designed to be fun with friends, and it does deliver. There’s nothing revolutionary, but if you’ve enjoyed previous entries or if you just want to shoot nazis with friends, you’ll have a great time with Dead War.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exe:Late [cl-r] is a great way to discover this not very well-known series. If you own previous entries, you might want to purchase it just as an update, as it is definitely a good way to expand a great fighting game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Simulacra 2 is a game that successfully experiments with storytelling, and delivers an engaging narrative with a many mysteries to solve. It’s best played on a phone, but if you like exploring new ways of discovering a story, it’s worth your time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ash of Gods is an interesting strategy-based RPG, but it’s a step below many of its competitors. If you’ve played them all already and you still want more, it can be a good choice.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Willy Jetman is a good choice if you’re looking for a 90’s-inspired adventure that combines several genres. It needs something more unique as it evolves, but overall there is a lot of fun to be had.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Patapon is a great series, the second entry is probably the most enjoyable, and having it back is always good. That said, this remasters doesn’t add much to the experience, but the game still is a blast.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cuisine Royale is a fun take on the Battle Royale genre, but it’s also a solid game that deserves an opportunity. It’s going to be hard for it to fight those Battle Royale titans, but it’s worth a try if you want something different.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic adaptation to consoles. The quality of this title is outstanding, and if you prefer to enjoy this epic adventure with a controller, it is a great choice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lumini is definitely a beautiful game, but gameplay-wise needs something to enrich the experience. It’s one of those games you can enjoy if you just want to relax after a stressful day.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Super Crush K.O. is some soft of combo ‘em up, a very interesting concept that works quite well. It needs a wider variety of enemies and situations, but it’s one of those titles you want to consider if you want to try a unique action game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Journey to the Savage Planet is a great adventure game, particularly in coop. It’s like a light-hearted, more colorful and open Metroid Prime, so if you’re looking for something like that, it’s definitely worth your time and money.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Comandos is back with a solid remaster that allows us to enjoy this fantastic classic. There are some questionable choices, but the experience remains almost intact.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Stranger’s Wrath is back with a decent remaster that works well on Switch. Some aspects of the game haven’t aged very well, but the adventure is still quite enjoyable and unique.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you like mecha games, give this one a try. It has some flaws, but overall it’s one of the best 2D mecha games we’ve played this generation.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There are better games with a similar approach and scope, but if you have already played them and you enjoy them, Red Bow can be a good choice.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Weakless is a slow-paced puzzle adventure that will be particularly engaging for those players who want to take a break and relax while gaming. It’s beautiful and intriguing, and it’s a great choice to sit back and relax with your controller.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kakarot is one of the games based on this manga we’ve enjoyed the most. It’s a fantastic adventure, and even if it’s not perfect, it’s made by fans for fans. If you are one of those kids who sit in front of the TV waiting for the next episode to air, you’ll enjoy every second of it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    One of the best JPRG we’ve played in years is back with a good Switch version, even if there aren’t many new features. Still, the quality remains intact, and fans of the genre get a new chance to discover it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Newer entries are probably better games, but these are solid JRPGs, and this is a great opportunity for newcomers to discover the franchise.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s a little bit expensive, but it’s one of the best shoot ‘em up we’ve played in many years. It’s aimed at a very specific audience, but we think that audience will definitely enjoy it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    AO Tennis 2 takes a step in the right direction, but it still lacks depth in some of the core foundations of a tennis game. It improves and expands pretty much everything from its predecessor, so we’re looking forward to see where the next title takes it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Planet Zoo is a complex management simulator, with tons and tons of options, which is why sometimes we miss more tutorials. However, it’s also very rewarding and deep, and this makes it ideal for more experienced players.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wattam is a unique game that feels targeted to a younger audience. It’s fun with friends, but sometimes we wished it had a more "video-game-y" feeling to it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    AVICII: Invector doesn’t do anything revolutionary, but everything it does, it does it quite well. A few more songs and online multiplayer would’ve been fantastic.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you like dark stories with a touch of psychological horror, make sure you give this a try. It also has a fair amount of endings, so you you can rediscover it several times.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    EarthNight is an interesting option for those looking for an infinite runner. It’s fun and spectacular, although it lacks some content and ambition.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the definitive Magic experience on PC. It’s free-to-play, but it’s incredibly well balanced and lets us enjoy it without hassle. If you enjoy card-based games, give it a try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Detroit lands on PC with a solid adaptation. The core experience remains unchanged, but it brings us new options to enjoy it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SuperEpic is a good game that shines because of its tongue-in-cheek narrative. Gameplay-wise, it has some solid aspects and some flaws, but overall it’s a title we’ve had fun with.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This adventure holds up incredibly well, considering it's a PSP game. It’s still quite enjoyable nowadays if you’re looking for an old-school RPG, even if there isn’t a lot of effort behind this version.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Phoenix Point is a game fans of the genre should not miss. Sure, it has some flaws, but it’s a very solid first entry for a new IP, and we hope it continues to grow –the foundation is so good it could easily be one of the best strategy franchises.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Monkey Barrels is a solid game if you look for a fun, cartoony approach to shooters. There are some things that would be improved or polished but, overall, it’s an enjoyable experience.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Neverwinter Nights is a game that holds up really well, but this port is weaker than it should. It feels like a low-effort adaptation, with way too many technical problems that shouldn’t be present almost 20 years after the original release.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although the idea is good and there is a lot of content and options, the core of a fighting game isn’t here. The combat is very simple and chaotic, the roster isn’t balanced and the AI is extremely poor. Without online functionality, we can only recommend it to play with friends.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alien: Isolation still is a fantastic horror game, and this version is just as good as it can get. It’s probably the best adaptation to Switch so far, and as good as any other to discover this adventure.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2 is able to tell one of those stories that are hard to forget. It feels like a step back from the original, but if you get emotionally involved with the characters, it will stay with you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a part of the Master Chief Collection, one of the best shooters ever made is back in great shape. Even if there are some aspects that can still be polished, the experience remains intact –and it’s great.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Even if its limitations are obvious considering its handheld origin, core systems like the combat and other aspects like the soundtrack are fantastic. If you can forgive these minor problems, you’ll find a great RPG.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shovel Knight is one of the best indie games of the decade, and this is its best expansion. If you wanted more, make sure you don’t miss it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We need to praise the effort to make something new and, in this case, the additions to add some QoL features. Ancestors is still flawed, but it’s also a game we can’t help but recommend to those interested in new experiences.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The quality of Civilization VI is out of doubt, and console players will be thrilled to hear it’s been successfully adapted to consoles, including to their control schemes.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bug Fables borrows some ideas from other games, but the execution is fantastic, making the most of them. Behind its cartoony art, lies one of the best indie RPGs of the year.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Darksiders is back with a fantastic adventure that still delivers an experience true to the series. This is a great adventure both alone or in coop, so don’t let the camera fool you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arise is exactly what we expect from the indie scene: something special that can’t be found in AAA. Its gameplay isn’t its biggest strength, but it all works towards conveying emotions –and that’s where it shines.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gylt is a love letter to survival horror as a genre, and we, as fans, enjoyed it a lot. It has some flaws, and it’s a survival horror meant to be “enjoyed" and not “suffered”. If you want a lighter approach to the genre, don’t miss it out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tangle Tower is great puzzle game with really good ideas, not only when it comes to gameplay, but also the narrative and the art.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Although it’s a step up compared to its predecessor, Garfield is still far from being able to compete against other kart games. Children who like the character might enjoy it, but that’s pretty much it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although not perfect, this third episode is a solid closure for this crazy adventure we’ve had a lot of fun with.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lost Ember is a beautiful and relaxing walking simulator, quite short, but perfect to sit back and unwind.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Touryst is an original concept with really good ideas, even if they’re not always executed successfully. However, if you’re looking for an adventure that’s relaxed and unique, give this a try.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Disco Elysium is a revolutionary RPG with an original coversation system and fantastic world and characters. It’s one of those games that take the genre a step further and, if you enjoy it, you shouldn’t miss it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Shenmue III is definitely more Shenmue, but a flawed one. It’s not as good as the originals, although it brings its essence back and lets us enjoy this timeless adventure one more time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Behind a problematic launch, there’s a good game with a great story. It tries to do more things than it should, but overall it’s worth your time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deadly Premonition arrives on Switch with a version that keeps all the positive and negative things. An amazing and unique adventure that’s still outshines its outdated gameplay and horrible performance.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Asterix and Obelix are back with a disappointing adventure. It’s enjoyable if your a big fan and you’re playing with a friend; if not, the are many better options.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Yaga is great adventure with some RPG touches. We’ve found it very charming and, even if it is quite short, it’s also replayable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This is an interesting beat ‘em up for Kunio Kun fans. It’s going to be quite divisive, so give it a try and decide whether you love it or hate it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Contracts is a good option for hardcore fans of the series, but its flaws make it harder to recommend to a wider audience. It is expected, though, that upcoming patches will make it a much more appealing experience.

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