Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,585 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:
6588 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A faithful gothic homage to classic Castlevania with strong atmosphere, solid bosses, and rewarding exploration, but hindered by clunky early movement, tedious backtracking, and the lack of map markers that make progression occasionally frustrating.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This enhanced Switch 2 version delivers sharper visuals, faster load times, and stable 30fps performance, making it one the best portable ways to experience Hogwarts Legacy, though it still lacks the fidelity of PC or current-gen consoles.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A visually stunning and emotionally charged short experience that blends rotoscoped watercolor art with a touching life story, but whose scarce and inconsequential interactive elements feel shoehorned in, leaving the work closer to an art piece than a fully engaging video game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A visually stunning, emotionally charged, and narratively focused journey with intense combat and clever perspective-based puzzles, now improved with a flawless 60 fps mode, DualSense features, and extra modes; however, its linear structure, modest gameplay variety, and niche appeal mean it won’t satisfy those seeking more traditional action or puzzle depth.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hangar 13 delivers a visually stunning and narratively engaging return to the series’ roots, with a well-crafted story set in early 20th-century Sicily, realistic combat, and immersive atmosphere, though its small, constrained open world, basic stealth, and occasional technical hiccups limit its ambition.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This short narrative horror game offers solid puzzles, an engaging story with well-acted live-action sequences, and creative editing mechanics, but its familiar mansion exploration, uneven performance, and limited innovation make it feel repetitive despite its personality and concise pacing.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its charming hand-drawn pixel art style, addictive kingdom-building mechanics, and quirky "only works when you watch it" twist, The King is Watching delivers a fun and original mix of strategy and roguelite elements, though its reliance on luck, occasional chaos, and lack of a proper story mode can lead to frustration.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This Brazilian ARPG with roguelite elements offers addictive combat, deep build customization, and a rare historical backdrop, though its story loses narrative strength over time and its combat can feel simple; still, its variety of options, engaging progression, and active post-launch support make it one of the most enjoyable surprises of the year.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    CyberConnect2 expands on the original with a larger roster, faithfully adapted arcs, and cinematic battles that elevate the anime’s intensity, although it still lacks gameplay depth, some exploration feels forced, and there's no cross-play, which may hurt online engagement.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This superb 2D action-platformer by The Game Kitchen perfectly blends fast-paced gameplay, exceptional level design, and striking pixel art to deliver a thrilling and deeply nostalgic experience, though its progression system is underused and a few vehicle levels fall short of the rest.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Weta Workshop delivers a cozy life simulator that fits the peaceful lifestyle of hobbits and charms with subtle references to Tolkien’s world, yet its shallow mechanics, severe performance issues, and forgettable visuals make it feel like a simplified and underwhelming version of much stronger alternatives in the genre.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    With a strong sense of cooperative gameplay, Wildgate offers an original and engaging blend of space simulation and FPS action, featuring flexible roles, dynamic missions, and solid progression, though its overreliance on combat over objective-based victory, repetitive procedural environments, and limited matchmaking hold it back from reaching its full potential.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Its colorful Mediterranean world, relaxing exploration, and charming art style make Wheel World a delightful and lighthearted cycling adventure, though its shallow customization, inconsistent physics, and sudden late-game difficulty spikes hold it back from being a fully satisfying experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The minigames that take advantage of mouse mode are notable, and we would have liked to see more that took advantage of the camera and microphone. Despite all this, it's a highly recommended game, as if it was already comprehensive, it's even more so now, adding a touch of experimentation and novelty especially suitable for those who haven't tried the game (or want to expand it, which may also be worthwhile). If you want a long-lasting, high-quality party game, this is the spot you should definitely check out.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This AA soulslike offers a beautiful yet brutal journey through a richly atmospheric Ming Dynasty China, with strong combat mechanics, varied builds, and striking Unreal Engine 5 visuals, although it's held back by occasional lack of polish, underwhelming side quests, and the absence of a map.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Luto delivers a deeply emotional psychological horror experience through strong audiovisual design and a symbolic, bilingual narrative about grief, though its puzzle design is inconsistent and sometimes frustrating, occasionally breaking immersion in an otherwise hauntingly effective atmosphere.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Despite its charming visuals and some thematic variety, Tamagotchi Plaza suffers from overly simplistic and repetitive minigames, minimal interaction with its large cast of characters, and a lack of meaningful progression or rewards, making it hard to recommend even to young fans of the series.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it includes some welcome additions like widescreen support and improved analog controls for the 3D entries, this compilation feels incomplete due to the absence of several versions, lack of translations, and questionable choices like removing original save systems; still, it offers a decent way to revisit or discover this quirky platforming trilogy if you manage your expectations.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This charming debut by Zockrates Laboratories stands out for its beautiful handcrafted visuals and a clever material-swapping mechanic that adds depth to platforming and puzzle-solving, although its limited freedom, weak enemy design, and chaotic level organization slightly hold it back from greatness.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This standalone expansion delivers a tighter, more action-focused campaign with new weapons, environmental executions, and a deeper look into RoboCop's character, while maintaining the series' satirical tone and fan-service appeal, though its weak enemy AI, technical issues, and uneven playable character sections slightly diminish the experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Toby Fox delivers a vibrant, surprising, and narratively rich follow-up that deepens the Undertale formula with a refined battle system, more artistic polish, and a cast full of personality, though the lack of a Spanish translation and its unfinished state may make some players hesitate.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    "Weird" is the word that best describes Shadow Labyrinth, a textbook 2D Metroidvania with a rather ugly aesthetic, a somewhat strange story and setting, and gameplay that doesn't stand out in any way, with a development that is surprisingly mediocre in its first few hours, but improves considerably in the final part. There are much better options within the genre, but if you're a REAL fan of this type of game and have already played all the important ones, we're sure you'll enjoy it. A title that, despite its shortcomings and lack of standing out in any way, has a "certain charm." In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if it ends up becoming a kind of cult title, one of those games that only grows stronger over the years, given time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Drifter is a practically essential graphic adventure for any fan of the genre who wants to enjoy a good story with a fast pace, intriguing mysteries, and good puzzles. An absorbing thriller that grabs you from the first minute and doesn't let go until you finish. And if that weren't enough, it comes with a truly luxurious audiovisual presentation that is a joy to behold. It's a shame the texts haven't been translated into Spanish, although if that's not a problem for you, don't hesitate to pick it up.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza marks a triumphant return for the iconic ape in a 3D platformer that rivals Mario’s adventures. While the game boasts a rich world and engaging mechanics, some players will find a lack of challenge, but it is, overall, a fantastic experience within Nintendo Switch 2’s catalog.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Edens Zero offers a faithful adaptation of Hiro Mashima’s story with a detailed narrative and varied characters, but it suffers from overly simplistic combat, uninspired mission design, and outdated visuals. While the exploration of Blue Garden adds some depth and content, the low difficulty and repetitive gameplay limit its appeal mostly to fans of the series.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    ANTRO offers a unique blend of urban music, dystopian storytelling, and platforming action set in a dark underground Barcelona, with strong artistic and sound design that immerses players in its atmosphere. However, the gameplay feels somewhat imprecise and relies heavily on trial and error, and the very short duration leaves the player wanting more despite its creative ambition.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    VOID Interactive delivers a highly realistic and brutal tactical police shooter with deep gameplay requiring careful planning and teamwork, which despite some visual compromises and a challenging learning curve on consoles, stands out uniquely in its genre. However, censorship applied for console release, including changes to violence and nudity, sparked controversy especially among PC players due to cross-platform consistency, although these adjustments do not reduce the game's intense and authentic atmosphere.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This remake delivers a visually improved version of a classic SRPG with a complex mech-based tactical system and a mature, politically charged story, but suffers from a poor Spanish translation and a lack of meaningful gameplay innovations; while the enhanced interface and new quality-of-life options help, the game misses the chance to fully modernize or preserve the original’s raw essence.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This collection preserves the charm and freshness of the original rhythm-strategy games with upgraded resolution, quality-of-life improvements, and new difficulty settings, but it lacks new content or extras, which makes it feel like a missed opportunity for a fuller tribute.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ashen Arrows delivers a solid and chaotic tower defense experience with roguelite elements and enjoyable archery mechanics that reward precision and strategy, especially in co-op, although the campaign feels like a missed opportunity due to its limited scope and lack of ambition.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This remaster shines thanks to its many gameplay improvements, visual enhancements, quality-of-life updates, and full Spanish localization, although its simplistic investigation mechanics and occasional repetition in demon interactions reveal its dated roots; still, it's a charming, accessible introduction to a lighter side of the Shin Megami Tensei universe.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This VR arcade brawler offers a unique and physically demanding combat system with cinematic ambition and striking visual flair, but suffers from repetitive gameplay, technical flaws, and a lack of mechanical depth that ultimately make it feel more like a rough prototype than a fully realized experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Capcom delivers a visually striking and mechanically unique blend of strategy and action that performs surprisingly well on Switch 2, with fluid gameplay and solid visuals despite some texture pop-in and occasional frame drops; the new mouse mode adds intuitive exploration but feels clunky in combat, though thankfully it's optional.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This nostalgic and approachable JRPG stands out for its emotionally mature story, accessible combat, and simplified progression that make it ideal for newcomers, although veterans may find it too basic and repetitive in both gameplay depth and resource management.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite a predictable story and underwhelming stealth and combat mechanics, Steel Seed manages to entertain with its nostalgic approach to linear sci-fi adventures, an engaging atmosphere, and some visually striking moments, though frequent bugs, rough controls, and technical issues hold it back.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Battle Train is a quirky, strategic roguelike that mixes explosive turn-based train combat with deck-building and a mock TV show presentation, offering addictive gameplay, clever mechanics, and lots of replayability, though some frustrating design choices around difficulty and pacing hold it back from reaching its full potential.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This 1:1 port of the original version shines with excellent co-op mechanics, strong visual performance, and thoughtful multiplayer options like Gamechat and Gameshare; however, the requirement of extra controllers for local co-op and the disappointing "Code in a Box" physical release slightly dampen an otherwise ideal title to launch with Switch 2.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This remake goes beyond nostalgia by reimagining Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 with modern visuals, added content, and reworked mechanics that balance freshness and authenticity; despite minor technical issues and some divisive design choices, it delivers a deep, generous, and lovingly crafted experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    MindsEye offers an original narrative and a powerful level creator tool within a dystopian open world, but it suffers from repetitive, uninspired gameplay and poor technical performance, especially on mid-range PCs and Steam Deck. Despite well-crafted cutscenes and a promising concept, the lack of polish, outdated design choices, and insufficient support for the creation system greatly limit its appeal.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This RPG offers a dark, mature world inspired by Arthurian legends and classic Bethesda-style RPGs, delivering deep progression and rich narrative choices, though its combat feels outdated and technical flaws like AI and animations reduce its polish; overall, it stands out for its unique atmosphere and scope despite some rough edges.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Zoink shifts from a narrative-driven 3D adventure to a roguelite with a dynamic combat system, detailed progression mechanics, and strong visual identity, though the repetitive enemy encounters, overreliance on randomness, and weaker story focus may deter some fans of the original.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With charming pixel art, clever level design, and a unique yo-yo-based mechanic that evolves throughout the game, this adventure blends social satire and humor into a well-paced experience, though it suffers from occasional unclear objectives and a couple of weaker levels.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite an addictive concept that emphasizes teamwork, dynamic roles, and fun arcade-style football, Rematch suffers from technical issues, limited gameplay variety, and a lack of offline content, making it feel more like a promising early version than a fully polished game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This charming and humorous cooperative climbing game thrives in multiplayer thanks to its chaotic biomes, intuitive controls, and emergent moments that demand communication and teamwork, although server issues and a lackluster solo mode hold it back from reaching greater heights.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shin’en Multimedia delivers a fast-paced arcade racer with an excellent sense of speed, fun mechanics, and impressive visual performance, although it lacks online multiplayer and suffers from limited track variety and strict collision detection.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Alters delivers a compelling survival strategy game with a deep philosophical narrative about identity, enhanced by complex resource management, meaningful dialogue, and a unique mechanic centered around interacting with alternate versions of yourself, although its difficulty spikes and demanding systems can become overwhelming.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Switch 2 offers a shockingly strong and enjoyable port of CD Projekt’s massive RPG, delivering impressive image quality, solid performance in Quality mode, and the full game plus Phantom Liberty with minimal compromises, though technical issues persist in high-demand areas like Dogtown and the city feels less alive due to reduced crowds and vehicles.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This remaster revitalizes a classic JRPG with gorgeous high-definition visuals, quality-of-life improvements like adjustable battle speed and encounter rates, and a polished interface that surpasses the original, although the new minigames feel disconnected from the main story and serve more as tech demos than meaningful additions.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2 refines the formula of its predecessor with deeper emotional storytelling, improved traversal and combat mechanics, and an audiovisual presentation that borders on cinematic excellence; while it loses some of the surprise factor from the original, it compensates with more varied gameplay and a broader appeal, though it still won't resonate with everyone.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This excellent fighting game arrives on Switch 2 with nearly all its content intact, great portable visuals, and exclusive motion-controlled party modes, although the 30 FPS cap in World Tour and blurry docked visuals slightly hurt the experience.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The vehicular multiplayer chaos of Speed Freeks offers fun and originality, particularly in its strongest mode, but suffers from a lack of content, repetitive maps, and a questionable shift to a premium model that feels more like early access.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Remedy's first multiplayer shooter offers a refreshing, old-school approach with no seasonal grind and entertaining co-op gameplay in short bursts, but it's held back by limited content, repetitive missions, weak solo play, and a lack of the studio's usual narrative strengths.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its polarizing price, this interactive and educational tour offers a surprisingly thorough and entertaining way to explore the new console's hardware through detailed explanations, minigames, and technical demos, though some content may be inaccessible without specific accessories and the format can become tiring if rushed.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    With its revolutionary open-world structure, connected circuits, new acrobatic gameplay, and diverse modes like Survival, Mario Kart World delivers the most ambitious and exhilarating entry in the franchise yet, though it slightly disappoints with the removal of vehicle part customization and a conservative online progression system.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With an original, chaotic, and surprisingly precise keyboard-based combat system, this reinterpretation of the Vampire Survivors formula delivers addictive gameplay and stylish minimalistic visuals, although the experience may lose some of its charm when using a controller and could benefit from more content variety in the long run.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite clunky controls and outdated design, this long-lost pirate hack & slash offers a nostalgic and surprisingly entertaining experience for players who miss the charm of early 2000s AA games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Charming, heartfelt, and creatively absurd, To a T tells a powerful story of embracing difference through humor and surrealism, though its message may lose some weight due to the light tone, and the experience suffers slightly from technical and camera issues.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Although the remaster adds improved graphics, English text, and smoother controls, the repetitive missions, shallow gameplay, and lack of context make it appealing mostly to existing Gundam fans rather than newcomers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Drop Duchy mixes Tetris, deck-building, and strategy in an unexpectedly coherent and addictive roguelike with thoughtful mechanics and a clean audiovisual style, though its deck management can feel overwhelming and unbalanced at times.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Charming visuals and time-travel mechanics bring moments of enjoyment, but technical issues, outdated design, and lack of polish hold the game back from living up to its potential. Still, a fantastic sequel we’ve been waiting for a decade.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite refined controls, improved tire physics, and solid AI behavior that enhance the on-track experience, the game lacks innovation in its game modes and fails to capitalize on F1’s rich history, making it enjoyable yet stagnant for longtime fans.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    With unforgettable exploration, outstanding level design, and a brilliant mix of challenge and discovery, this new game enriches the base game beautifully, even though it may overwhelm some players with its difficulty and dense content.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A neon-drenched, brutally challenging side-scroller that blends precise platforming with intense combat and strategic thinking; while its visual flair and dual-character mechanics shine, the wall-sticking feature can occasionally hinder the otherwise relentless pace.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Clearly inspired by the collectible games of the early 2000s, Revenge of the Savage Planet also celebrates Metroid 3D in a way that few dare to pay homage to. This is one of the most honest experiences without Samus Aran as the protagonist, even though it overdoes the amount of tasteless jokes in the story.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game captures the charm of Japanese landscapes and drifting culture with a solid driving experience and real car sounds, but suffers from weak visuals, repetitive drift-focused gameplay, and a limited open world that lacks polish.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The remaster enhances the graphics and adds quality-of-life improvements while retaining the original's enjoyable combat and puzzle mechanics, though the dated fixed camera and limited graphical upgrades may frustrate some modern players.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blades of Fire left us with a bittersweet taste in our mouths. It's a title that does many things right and has some interesting ideas, but it also stumbles with each of its successes. We loved its weapon forging system and it's by far the best part of the game. The combat system can be a bit clunky, but it works well, is challenging and well-designed, and the scenarios are full of secrets that encourage exploration. However, its story and characters aren't engaging in the slightest, there are certain situations that can be somewhat frustrating for the wrong reasons, the backtracking isn't very well balanced, and there are too many moments that make us go around in circles that don't add anything. All in all, if you're looking for a demanding action-adventure with its own ideas and you don't think its flaws will dampen your enjoyment too much, here you'll find an entertaining and very complete production that might be worth checking out.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This isn't a complicated experience, quite the opposite: the idea is to have a good time and burst out laughing when necessary. If we don't go that far, its cheerful and upbeat tone will surely help relieve tension when we need it most. In short, it's a proposal that, without being too complicated, makes life equally enjoyable and fun. Get the truck ready, we'll be out delivering.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A short but powerful narrative game with a unique concept and minimal mechanics, it delivers moral dilemmas and emotional tension through a simple shooting ritual, although it could benefit from deeper character development and more complex decisions.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game offers a simple yet deep cooperative RPG experience that is accessible to new players while still providing strategic challenges for veterans. Its innovative mobile control system and strong artistic and voice acting elements enhance the multiplayer fun, though the solo mode can feel overwhelming and the story remains quite generic.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    So if you want to give this police GTA a try, know that it's a good option. It's not without its flaws, but with a well-constructed, rather interesting and entertaining approach, and boasting admirable execution given everything it offers (which is certainly no small feat).
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The game offers enjoyable exploration and cooperative play across varied alien worlds with solid shooting mechanics and clever gadgets, but its repetitive structure and limited enemy variety reduce long-term excitement. Overall, it delivers a fun, lighthearted adventure with good content and accessibility despite lacking depth and challenge.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This version delivers excellent technical performance with full cross-platform multiplayer and solid DualSense controller support, although it disappoints by not including all extra content in the base package; overall, it remains the most complete and entertaining way to experience this legendary RTS on PlayStation 5.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This fighting game offers deep, satisfying combat with a fresh REV system adding strategic depth, and a diverse roster of distinct characters, although its mode selection feels limited and its story mode somewhat uninspired; nevertheless, it shines online with smooth netcode and impresses visually with a unique cel-shaded art style and strong animations.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game improves significantly over its predecessor with enhanced graphics, better controls, and a rich open world to explore, though it still suffers from frustrating platforming mechanics and some performance issues. Despite these flaws, its atmospheric design and thoughtful exploration offer a compelling experience for fans of contemplative adventures.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With a more grounded combat approach, a powerful new shield-saw weapon, and the largest enemy hordes ever in the series, Doom: The Dark Ages delivers intense and satisfying action; despite underused segments with the mecha and dragon and some loss of detail in larger maps, its technical excellence and gripping gameplay make it a must-play for fans.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bionic Bay offers a satisfying blend of innovative mechanics and atmospheric design, combining challenging puzzles with varied gameplay that keeps players engaged despite some occasional frustration; its minimalist but immersive world, smooth physics, and online ghost races add depth and replayability.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The remake offers a captivating atmosphere and strong narrative with beautiful, detailed environments and improved character models, but its puzzles remain quite simple and the performance suffers occasional frame drops on consoles. Overall, it is a faithful update that will appeal to adventure fans new to the game despite some technical shortcomings.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Its charming art style, intuitive interaction, and emotional voice acting combine with a nostalgic and autobiographical story that immerses players in the childhood memories of its creator, though the ball control can occasionally feel imprecise and its short length may leave some wanting more.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This fast-paced puzzle-platformer challenges your coordination by making you control two halves of a wizard simultaneously across cleverly designed retro-style levels, offering addictive gameplay with high difficulty, although its old-school visuals and repetitive trial-and-error approach may not appeal to everyone.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great homage to classic survival horror with strong puzzles, effective atmosphere, and creative art design, though it's held back by performance issues and technical limitations.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite lacking originality and charismatic characters, this spiritual successor to Command & Conquer offers varied missions, accessible yet satisfying strategy gameplay, and strong audiovisual design that make it a must-play for RTS fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This collection faithfully preserves the charm, story, and gameplay of the original Lunar games with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life tweaks, though it lacks substantial difficulty options or broader localization, which might limit accessibility for newcomers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This updated version of the classic RPG features significantly improved graphics, atmospheric lighting, and a modernized UI, while retaining the charm and depth of its original world. However, it inherits the same bugs and design flaws from 2006 and suffers from technical issues like poor performance and frequent loading, making it a nostalgic but imperfect experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    With improved accessibility, an optional arcade control mode, and new disciplines like Flat Track and Minibike adding gameplay variety, MotoGP 25 remains loyal to its simulation roots while becoming more beginner-friendly, though it still suffers from dated animations and lacks significant innovation.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Horde Assault is the Days Gone 2 that many have been waiting for, and those who enjoyed it previously will find little incentive with Remastered, but it's the best way to enter the post-apocalyptic world of Oregon if you haven't done so until now.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Its relaxing environments, immersive sound design, and detailed photography tools make it an ideal escape for fans of landscape photography, although the static nature of the scenery and inconsistent graphics might limit its appeal to a niche audience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Primal Games delivers a visually stunning dark fantasy metroidvania with solid exploration, meaningful progression and class variety, although repetitive combat, shallow choices and underdeveloped narrative arcs ultimately hold it back.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game delivers an intense, innovative turn-based combat experience with a rich atmosphere and gorgeous visuals, although the repetitive level design and a story that loses focus halfway through diminish its overall impact.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This entertaining and accessible horror trilogy effectively adapts to Switch with minor technical irregularities, delivering a charming experience for fans despite its simplicity and occasional technical flaws that might disappoint more seasoned players.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MainFrames is a charming and solid 2D platformer with a clever window-based gameplay and accessibility options, although its simple story, occasional arbitrary challenges, and lack of deeper innovation limit its overall impact.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered arrives on PC in much better shape than the first installment. Nixxes, with the help of Iron Galaxy, has learned from its past mistakes and brought all its experience to bear to offer us a very valid and enjoyable port for keyboard and mouse players. It has some minor bugs and may be a bit too processor-intensive in terms of optimization, but it's certainly a perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the best games of the last five years on PC.

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