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
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed 2 surpasses its previous entry solving both technical and gameplay-wise issues.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great example of what a DLC should be: it's deep and expands the features of the huge original experience. Actually, it's so good that we can't wait to see the next one.
    • 77 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
    What GRID 2 does best is not trying to copy any of its rivals. Everything works great and, above all, it manages to always be entertaining.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you have already played the game, you won't find anything new here. If you haven't, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is one of those special titles everyone should, at least, try.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sports Interactive has achieved more depth in their game while maintaining the agility and accessibility of its gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Battle Chef Brigade is beautiful, original and works better than you would expect from a game that mixes such different genres. One of the last surprises of the year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although MGS Snake Eater is included in the recent HD compilation for HD console, this 3D version for the 3DS is a great game, a remake of one of the best entries in the series. An attractive game, although not perfect, which is controlled better with the Circle Pad Pro.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Telltale Games knows what they're doing. They've managed to surprise us again and leave us waiting for the next episode. The plot is shocking and won't let us go till we finish it, and together with the evolution and the importance of the decisions of the characters make it a very recommendable title, whether you're a fan of the comics or not.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This unique mix of classic survival horror and narrative adventure stands out with its vivid artistic style, intuitive mechanics, and creative combat system, although its story may feel underwhelming for some and leans heavily on dialogue that might not appeal to all audiences.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We're getting the game only in English and via eShop, but it's a game fans of the genre cannot miss. One of those games you won't stop playing till you beat it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The adventure of Juan is better than ever. If you've already played, the additions are not particularly relevant, but if you don't, it's the best opportunity to do so.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a brilliant port of one of the best 3D platformer of the generation, that looks and plays incredibly well on the Switch.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great MOBA experience very well adapted to mobile gaming. It needs more content, but so far the foundations are solid.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even though we don't agree with the decision of not selling it separately, this remaster is a dream come true, and a great opportunity to discover or rediscover a game that reinvented a genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The biggest, most ambitious LEGO game and one of the biggest tributes to the Star Wars universe ever made.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This version of FFXV does deliver a much more complete experience and fixes many of the issues present in the original. It was a great adventure when it came out, and now it's better than ever.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blazing Chrome absolutely nails the game and feel of school run & gun games like Contra and Metal Slug. If you like this genre, it’s a game you cannot miss.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tiny Thief is a very solid game in every aspect, perfect for short -or long- gaming sessions.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur is back with a great game that is a pleasure to play. We are not very happy with the DLC policy or the Reversal Edge moves, but everything else is very, very good.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the biggest and the most challenging episode of the series, although in terms of performance is a little bit disappointing. Still, it's great game for any hunters out there with a Switch.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For once, free-to-play means free to play. A solid experience that can be completed, and enjoyed, without spending a penny. Above all, a promising community hints at an even more promising future.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It doesn't hide all the ideas borrowed from the Souls series, and that's fine. S&S is a great game; a great experience we wish lasted longer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Those who enjoyed the first Scribblenauts will enjoy again the experience, and newcomers should give a chance to a game which fosters our creativity like no one.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An overwhelming return to the horror roots with a successful change of perspective. It is exactly what the series needed: a great horror adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great game, one of the best to have hit the eShop of the Nintendo 3DS. Its great visuals, soundtrack and gameplay blend perfectly. We only miss some more content.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This game would have been an oasis in the desert had it been released four or five years ago, but it still achieved to stand out in a genre with many other great adventures, thanks to its great story and puzzles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Generations is the best of the franchise in a single game. If you like Monster Hunter, this is a title you don't want to miss.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Good looking and well played, fun and very hilarious, Tropic 3 has almost every ingredient to be considered a classic within its genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This version is just pure witchcraft. It is incredible how such a big game fits in a tiny console. It does have its visual shortcomings, and we wouldn’t recommend it if you’re planning on playing it on a big TV, but it feels like a miracle on handheld mode.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An impressive game on the 3DS, which has surpassed our expectations both technically and artistically, and truly a unique game in the 3DS. We hope the content is expanded in the future.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yet another jewel in Xbox Live. It is a bit stressing to be constantly killed at first, but it quickly becomes challenging and addictive, as if it were a 2D platforms Dark Souls. Its gameplay is delicious and the control is perfect. We would love to see a "metroidvania" game with this design.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great platformer, particularly for those who have been playing for a long time now.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great graphical adventure with an interesting story that will make you enjoy as a child while discovering the misteries of this tale. Also, it has a delighting visual design, although technically a bit poor, with mediocre animations. It is a bit easy, but the story is great and is a very recommended title for adventure lovers.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gravity Ghost is a nice surprise. It isn't violent, has a good story and is original, something you rarely find these days.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Not all the games here are equally popular, but their quality is out of doubt. If you'd like to play some of the games that wrote the history of video games with some nice additions, you can't miss this collection.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NORCO is an exploration-based narrative adventure that truly shines thanks to its universe and characters.
    • 83 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Soviet Assault is still an indispensable title, although the developers should have included more new features or, at least, more missions in the campaign mode.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well this game has aged. Yes, it’s short and simple, but it’s also very charming, well-designed and really well paced, leaving us with a smile when the credits roll.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is a very complete game, fun and addictive, but the free-to-play model is way too demanding here. We would have liked to have a version we could buy without in-app purchases and adds.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hybrid is refreshing, and those who are tired of playing the same kind of multiplayer game all the time, or simply those who love action multiplayer games, should give it a try. Getting used to the inability to move around freely might be difficult at the beginning, but then you find out that it's part of the gameplay and what makes it different. Everything is different in Hybrid. It's yet to be seen whether the players will embrace the idea and wait for the issues to be fixed, but the risks taken by 5th cell deserve our support.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's definitely something unique. We could tell you many things about it, but it's something you need to experiment and draw your own conclusions.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tidus and Yuna are back, and that’s always great news. This version doesn’t really offer anything new, but it’s always good to have available on new platforms, particularly on the versatile Switch.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A wonderful puzzle game and also a visual adventures, which knows how to use curiosity for unknown, shiny and beautiful things to build objectives.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great golf game, made with care and ambition, which achieves to be enjoyable both solo and in company, as a party game.
    • 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
    • 85 Critic Score
    Happy Games takes us, ironically, to a dark, nightmare world where puzzles require gruesome solutions.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The series keeps its excellent level and allows the most complete and realistic experience to date.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A mystery adventure set in a very interesting period, that deals with important issues and makes us feel like true detectives.
    • 72 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
    Dontnod successfully brings back its narrative, dealing masterfully with complex topics and absorbing the player in its world.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wandersong proves there are still many things no one has done in a video game before. Gameplay and story-wise is great, and even though the controls still need some tweaking, it’s a game you should try if you’re looking for something original.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's more than a simple 'hidden objects' game, it's a tribute some nostalgic players will appreciate. On the top of that, it's a very interesting title that will keep us busy for a long while.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FRU
    FRU is, together with Fantasia: Music Evolved, the best game for Kinect on Xbox One. It's fresh, original and fun, so if you're slightly interested in Kinect, you shouldn't miss it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We're really happy to have games like this brought to the West, but we're even happier because it is a great choice for RPG/strategy games fans, with plenty of characters you will enjoy playing as or against.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Jack Lumber is a simple game but it works and it's fun and entertaining, so it's pretty much everything we can ask for. This universal app for both iPod/iPhone and iPad will definitely keep you playing, even though maybe for a slightly short time.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the best entries of the series. It looks and sounds amazing, and it plays great as well. We miss a multiplayer mode, but other than that, it’s a fantastic Tetris experience that allows you to play this classic like you would’ve never imagined.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is great news for platformer fans. It's not perfect, but it's incredibly enjoyable and one of the best games of the series.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A bold evolution of the musou genre, offering spectacular battles, refined combat, and a more tactical depth, though limited by having only one main character, an underwhelming protagonist, and covering only half of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms story.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Inside is the perfect evolution of Limbo. An unforgettable journey worth your time.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is something really different and interesting, that pushed us to keep on playing till we finished it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DiRT 4 works no matter whether you’re looking a hard, realistic experience, or if you just want to enjoy a good racing game. Codemasters has options for both types of players, and this game becomes a must-have for racing fans.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Star Fox is back with the best game of the series so far. Fun, frenetic, replayable and with the amazing final battles you can expect from Platinum Games.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There is very few to say against this fantastic strategy game which would undoubtedly please genre fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2 delivers a surprisingly robust native port, achieving stable 30 FPS and fast loading times through pragmatic visual sacrifices. While evident cutbacks in textures and physics temper its graphical ambition, the core gameplay remains intact. This version serves as a commendable entry point or a perfect portable complement, despite minor menu quirks and the temporary absence of launch DLC.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We wanted more ambition, but the game is still great, and this is the best way to play it on consoles.
    • 77 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is probably the most balanced experience between the old and the new Resident Evil in the last few years. Above all, it's full of content, so we've got a great game to spent some quality time with.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Puzzle Dimensions offers very good sensations. An interesting and fresh game which will engage players.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Obsidian delivers a superb sequel that expands every aspect of the original with deeper role-playing, improved combat, and a fascinating satirical universe full of ideological clashes, though its structure remains predictable and the open areas feel static and less refined.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic action platformer, full of imagination and a great sense of humor, that proves, once again, the talent and creativity you can find in Double Fine.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Roll7 delivers yet another unique experience, also addictive and fun. If you're looking for a shooting-based game like you've never seen before, Not a Hero is the right choice.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A very good football game that has a great manager mode as its main new feature. As a football simulator, it is also great.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's easy to understand and offers a different experience, something not very common these days. Technically surprising, it's hard to forget the fact that it's has been developed for kids, but if you're a Harry Potter fan, you should give it a try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Wii Sports Resort is the concept of the first entry, but taken much further, in part thanks to the Wii Motion Plus, but also for Nintendo's will to make Wii Sports a more complete game, able to satisfy both veterans and newcomers.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rez Infinite makes you believe in the power of VR. It's funny that a 14-year-old game is one of the best examples of this, but it's a game you have to try if you have a PSVR.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Nioh 3 delivers a masterful, deep combat system, expertly blending samurai and ninja styles for unparalleled flexibility and customization. Its expansive boss encounters are often thrilling, yet the game suffers from an undercooked narrative and repetitive enemy design. Uninspired level layouts and an uneven difficulty curve occasionally shift the experience from a rewarding challenge to a frustrating grind.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This remaster updates the original adventure for the new consoles with virtually no additions beyond the visuals. However, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy this game on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Blizzard delivers yet another expansión, full of excellent content. Maybe it’s not the best one, but it’s a great reason to come back to Azeroth.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This is the definitive collection, and you can have pretty much all the games in one disc. If you haven't played them yet, it's the best way to get ready for Kingdom Hearts III.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Transformers: Devastation not only is a game that appeals to nostalgic players, but also a great hack & slash experience that proudly wears the Platinum Games seal of quality.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Everybody's Golf looks good in portable consoles. This version is designed for short periods of play, and that makes it very appropiate for fast trips. It has a lot of content to unlock and the game is easy to play but hard to dominate, and multiplayer is great. One of the best golf games of any platform, although with few new features in comparison with previous entries.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Beautiful, clever and satisfying, Haroki is a great game for iOS. Somehow, SEGA's redemption after a few failed mobile games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It offers a lot for too little, with an engaging gameplay and an addictive mechanic. It's ideal for every device, anywhere, anytime.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Squadrons is a fantastic game that truly shines in VR. It manages to capture all the intensity of these battles and deliver a great campaign and multiplayer modes.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Not many additions except for the Attitude Era, but it still manages to offer deep gameplay and many hours of fun. There are not too many choices in this genre; however, WWE 13 is complete enough to satisfy wrestling fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is a good title that football fans will like. Maybe it's not as good as in other consoles, but improves last year games and the rest of the games of the genre in Wii.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Maybe it's not the ultimate Naruto game, but it's pretty close. There are some issues that prevent it from becoming really outstanding, but it's absolutely recommended for any fan of the adventures of the popular ninja.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Pokémon is back with a faithful remake of the first adventure. We’ve loved going back to the original game with updated graphics and new mechanics, although we’ve found disappointing the lack of online multiplayer and a very limited endgame.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Pokémon is back with a faithful remake of the first adventure. We’ve loved going back to the original game with updated graphics and new mechanics, although we’ve found disappointing the lack of online multiplayer and a very limited endgame.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Deep, fun and interesting, Stella Glow is one of the best JRPG that 3DS has received lately.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 7 is a great game on and off-road, thanks to its unbelievable passion for all things motorsport. Hundreds of hours of content every car lover will enjoy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This is probably the best JRPG ever made in the West, aimed at players who miss the 16-bit aesthetic and enjoy a good story.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Solium Infernum offers a refreshing take on turn-based strategy, prioritizing geopolitical decisions over battles. Despite its initial complexity, it becomes relatively easy to grasp after a few turns. The asynchronous multiplayer feature allows for engaging matches even with time-constrained friends. While not a technical marvel, the game boasts solid graphics and an outstanding soundtrack, although a clearer interface would be appreciated.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    In spite of lacking some more content, arcade fans will find a very interesting game they should at least try out, and the rest of gamers might be pleasantly surprised by its ideas.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This is a bold and interesting proposal, although very buggy. But it will surprise many for its freshness and freedom.

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