Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,588 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:
6591 game reviews
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The latest main entry to the series is a great game that offers more situations than your average Resident Evil, and successfully manages to create a memorable adventure, but also feels irregular and fails to reach the greatness of the best titles in the franchise.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This studio is unique and it proves it once again. Chuchel is beautiful, fun and charming, and if you like this type of game, you shouldn't miss it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you like 80s shooters, you should play Project Warlock. It plays great, it has a lot of content and it knows how to bring that frantic action back.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Broken Age is an adventure that will take you back to the golden age of the genre, an experience you cannot miss if you ever enjoyed this kind of games. After such a long development and so many backers we expected even more, but still the least you can do is checking it out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dragon’s Dogma still is a fantastic game. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you like ARPGs, you cannot miss this one. Being able to play Dark Arisen everywhere is fantastic, particularly when the adventure still holds up pretty well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Yes, it’s yet another rogue like, but this one does some interesting things, like the way it generates the dungeons. It’s fun and dynamic, and it’s definitely worth your time if you like this type of game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    BluzBlue closes its storyline with one of the best episodes of the franchise. Another great game for 2D fighting fans.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is hands down the best Socom to date, despite not being revolutionary, but it does improve the Fireteam Bravo series. It is a must boy for every series fan with friends nearby and ready for action.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Wreckfest is an absolute blast. The physics, the crazy trials, and that Destruction Derby feeling make it a must-have for those who ever enjoyed Psygnosis’ franchise or, more recently, the Flatout series.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    But what separates Hogwarts Legacy from others of its kind is being Hogwarts Legacy: the stunning recreation of the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the world around it. Walk through the lines we read. Entering the rooms that we could not see in the cinema seat. Hogwarts Legacy has its flaws, but when dreams come true they always do.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This episode introduces some great additions and replayability. There are not huge changes compared to the previous episodes, but fans will sure enjoy it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ever Oasis is a game that is very well designed, dynamic and interesting. A special title that brings yet another great adventure to 3DS.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Planetfall is a great 4X that shines because of its combat and strategy systems. If you like Age of Wonders or just the genre, make sure you check it out.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is one of the best Marvel-based games ever made. It is true that might be quite similar to previous LEGO games, but still you’ll have loads of fun with it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    LEGO Dimensions is the best toy-to-life game at the moment. The amount of franchises available and how enjoyable it is make it the new king of the genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    MIO: Memories in Orbit is a great Metroidvania, and above all, an absolutely beautiful video game. Navigating the ship, discovering its different locations, and finding their interconnections is as satisfying as the protagonist's movement and the level design. The striking resemblance to its inspirations (Hollow Knight and Ori), a somewhat uninspired bestiary, a certain lack of polish, and the absence of truly memorable moments don't detract from this challenging game that tests both skill and patience. However, the difficulty adjustments, while not making it a cakewalk, make it more manageable for those who, drawn in by its art style or its inclusion on Game Pass from launch, are simply looking for a beautiful and melancholic audiovisual and narrative experience that may not leave a lasting impression, but is enjoyable every step of the way—even when repeating a boss fight or platforming section for the twentieth time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Kingdom of the Dead is a classic FPS experience that shines thanks to its horror element and its unique audiovisual approach.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Gremlins, Inc. is a nice surprise. It's hard to get into, but once we know how it works, it'll be able to steal many hours from us.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It is probably too short, but if you take your time and explore, you will find a great adventure, full of laughter and surprises.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Although competition is tough, this tri-Ace game can face anyone, offering excellent gameplay which will keep us engaged through all the game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is the best and most complete WWE game ever made. If you enjoy wrestling, it's a game you cannot miss.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank are back with a great example of what a remake should be. Fun, engaging and visually stunning, this new episode is a great experience for everyone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a solid evolution –no pun intended– of the series, where everything is better and clearer. making it a more enjoyable experience for both fans and newcomers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is exactly what fans of the series wanted: more and better Sniper Elite 5. It’s not a revolution, but still knows how to make the formula enjoyable.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Codemasters has polished the solid game they released last year to give F1 fans the game this generation of consoles deserve. A great choice no matter how casual or hardcore you are.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Hawx is a very welcome game because of the current shortage of this kind of title and the good ideas it brings, which are implemented well, in a natural way, and in a few hours it would seem as if those "virtual ways" would have been part of the genre's gameplay since its birth.
    • 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.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Total War Battles: Kingdom is not the adaptation many users expected from the franchise, but after Shogun it's definitely a step in the right direction, fun and with good ideas.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It is another step forward for the franchise, that will bring its fans the opportunity of enjoy this card-based game in a virtual way.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Obsidian delivers an engaging RPG with a well-crafted world, impactful choices, and an enjoyable combat system that allows for fluid weapon and magic combinations. However, forced secondary missions, immersion-breaking elements, outdated design choices, and technical performance issues hold it back from excellence.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dokuro is a beautiful surprise, full of charm and puzzles. Behind its childish art there's an incredibly hard game, waiting for someone who is willing to take the challenge. If you're ready for a quite difficult platform/puzzle experience, go ahead.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's hard, slow and strategic, but if you like this, then you'll find what we think it is the best dungeon crawler for the 3DS.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you want to continue Persona 5’s story and you’re happy to swap out turn-based battles for real-time ones, Strikers is a game that will steal your heart.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a very good visual novel if you like horror stories, that shines thanks to its mysterious plot and well-crafted art.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This sequel improves on the original with enhanced combat, expanded exploration, and a deeper progression system, including more weapons and a crafting mechanic. While the difficulty selector makes the game more accessible, it lacks groundbreaking innovations and could have been more ambitious.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A great action game, well balanced and with a unique personality. It's not very long, but we've enjoyed it, and we think any fan of this genre will too.
    • 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
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you didn't play it on Xbox and you're looking for just plain fun, this is a great choice. There's no great improvement over the Xbox version, but this isn't really a problem… it will manage anyway to keep you playing for hours.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    2K builds a solid foundation for the franchise, with an outstanding amount of content and very solid gameplay. Also, visuals have evolved quite a lot, but animations haven't quite so much.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines is an outstanding simulator that is accessible and deep. We could only ask for more options and possibilities, but it is still is a great experience fans of the genre will love.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection delivers a significant evolution, boasting a bigger world, extensive customization, and deeper turn-based combat. Its addictive egg-hatching and rewarding exploration create a compelling JRPG experience, although the combat system occasionally lacks intuition and grind becomes necessary, leading to some repetitive encounters despite its overall depth.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    In spite of some flaws, it is undoubtedly an excellent approach to the first-person genre in a portable console.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    One of the most important fighting franchises returns with a great game, where every combat is full of fun and enjoyment. It has its shortcomings, but when it comes to fighting it knows how to shine.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a deep strategy game, this is one you can get lost in for more hours than you can count.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a fun RGP that can feel a bit underwhelming during its first few hours, since it tries to welcome inexperienced players, but it manages to shine more and more as we progress.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD retains its charm and humor with its ghost-busting adventure across haunted mansions, offering solid gameplay and level design. While it excels in visuals and controls on the Switch, it lacks new content additions from its original 3DS release.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you don't mind a quite challenging learning curve, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII is a great option for those who want to enjoy this genre on consoles. There aren't too many additions, but the game is very solid and engaging.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This Deluxe version is a beautiful and solid remake of one of the best Kirby games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Days Gone arrives on PC with a very good adaptation that tick most of the boxes a good port needs. There are no new features or content but, if you missed it on PS4, you have now a better way to discover this title.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a solid port of a great game, with plenty of options for PC users and, unfortunately, the stuttering issues that seem to affect so many PC games lately.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is one of the best entries in the series, full of possibilities and with some unforgettable moments. However, it feels like its core is running out of steam, and it’s probably a good time to give Agent 47 a well-deserved break.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Despite not being an ambitious game, we have liked a lot this MySims SkyHeroes. It is a direct and fun game that allows anyone to play without complications.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is one of those arcade titles that were so popular a few decades ago but they are very hard find now. A game as addictive as challenging.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    We obviously miss the first Borderlands, but you'll find tons of content here. Also, the split-screen mode for 4 players adds even more fun to the package.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Mafia returns with an incredible remake, and while the visuals are fantastic, some gameplay aspects haven’t aged very well. Still, an enjoyable game with a story very well told.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Infinite Warfare is a really good game, with a great campaign and a multiplayer with all the vices and virtues of the previous one. But in a year with so many great shooters, it's more obvious that COD needs a renovation in pretty much every aspect if it doesn't want to lose the battle.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    These are two fantastic games that have aged very gracefully, and are today as enjoyable as they were when first released on PSP.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven: Heroes Victory Road delivers a vast RPG football experience, boasting an engaging story and an overwhelming amount of content wrapped in high-quality anime visuals. Despite its slow story mode start and some unstimulating early gameplay, the deep customization, addictive player acquisition, and online features make it an essential for series fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Yuppie Psycho is like a crossover between The Office and Twin Peaks. It is weird, but it is also really good at what it does. If you want something original, this can be a very pleasant surprise.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This year seems a good one for sidescroller arcade games. Shoot Many Robots keeps the bar high for this type of game, offering lots of content and a good online cooperative mode in a game that will test our fingers.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Still fun, but no longer fresh. COD continues to walk its path as a very solid action game focused on multiplayer, but we feel it's time for a change. Of course, sales will tell Activision whether it's time for that change or not.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It only adds a few new PSVITA features, but it is a great adaptation of a very good tennis title. Its ability to engage the player is intact, and it offers lots of hours in the career mode. It also has a good multiplayer component, and although the PSVITA features are not that revolutionary, the two player mode in the same console is really original.
    • 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
    • 82 Critic Score
    Although its gameplay is conservative, it achieves to be very entertaining, and above all it is a diffferent game. Its atmosphere and story are exotic and thrilling, and it is also one of the first attempts on telling a mature story in videogames.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This spin-off is a great title we recommend whether you are a fan of the main series or not. If you like RPGs, this one should be yet another outstanding addition to your 3DS library.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dontnod is back with a game that not only borrows from other narrative-based experiences, but also adds its own flavor bringing back the time-rewinding mechanics we saw in Remember Me. So far, Life is Strange has a very solid and promising beginning.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Even though most of its players won't try to get deeper into it, those who dare will find a very interesting fighting game, unique and addictive where we can only ask for real-time multiplayer modes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    ARMS is lots of fun, really deep and proves motion controls can be as complex and responsive as traditional ones. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t have much content, but Nintendo has promised free updates to fix that in the future.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This Definitive Edition is a great adaptation but it works better on devices with a touchscreen like the PS Vita. Still, the experience remains solid everywhere.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It isn't perfect, but it's indeed a great closing episode for the trilogy. If you've enjoyed its previous episodes, you shouldn't miss the final one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a great Metroid-inspired game, really well executed and addictive. If you like this type of game and you have a Switch or a 3DS, you should give it a try.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    L.A: Noire is an unique game, charming and with a unique concept no one has tried to replicate again. If you want to rediscover the game or play it for the first time, these versions will get you the full experience.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    On one hand, we have a beautiful game that polishes the already great core of the franchise, but on the other hand we find an alarming lack of content. We have a very solid foundation, and we can only wait and see what the future brings.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's somehow a sequel to the gameplay system seen on Black Flag, but still it works. If you liked the previous episode and you don't mind the lack of additions, it won't disappoint you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fallout 4 is an incredible experience in VR that works better than we expected, although it comes with the expected shortcomings of this technology.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It is not a revolution, but a great way to bring a classic back. If you like old-school shooters, you are going to enjoy this one.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a free-to-play game fun, balanced, and that let's you play even if you don't pay, something many other games have forgotten. We feel there's a multiplayer mode missing, but still deserves a try.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Captain Toad still is a great game, and it’s original concept works great on 3DS and Switch. The new levels are not enough to buy the game again, but if you haven’t played it yet or you want to enjoy it on another platform it’s a great choice.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Hawx is a very welcome game because of the current shortage of this kind of title (none on PS3) and the good ideas it brings, which are implemented well, in a natural way, and in a few hours it would seem as if those "virtual ways" would have been part of the genre's gameplay since its birth.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's far from perfect, but it offers a great and fresh experience. If you accept it as it is it'll become and adventure worth enjoying. Absolutely recommended for those who miss the classic 3D platform games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ashen is a very interesting take on the Dark Souls subgenre, with great dungeons, great bosses and a very satisfying progression system.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    UFC 2 is a step in the right direction in every aspect of the game. More modes, more gameplay options and many tweaks here and there to prove that EA Canada is indeed listening to the fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It Takes Two takes a hit to run on Switch, but it still works and looks well, becoming a solid choice if you don’t own another platform or want the portability.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Better and harder than last year's edition, it's a great choice for fans of the trading card game, even though it isn't hard enough for the most experienced users.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Maybe it is a little bit weak when it comes to the presentation, but the gameplay is solid and incredibly addictive. If you like music games, this is one you should try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A great start for the fighting genre in PSVita and an excellent port of the original PS3 game from last November. It includes an easily forgettable touch mode, but its gameplay is great, its traditional controls are splendid and it offers lots of characters, although falls short in gameplay modes for one player.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A simple, fast and addictive shooter that TrackMania fans will love. It's focused on its community, since there's absolute freedom for mods and sharing users' creation, so it's up to the players shaping the future of this game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Koihime Enbu is a solid fighting game. We would like to have a few more characters, but apart from that, it's a really interesting title for 2D-fighting lovers.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Nioh borrows from other games, yes, but it does it in a way that feels unique and personal. If you like its concept, don't miss it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Matterfall is a safe bet for twin-stick shooters lovers. It is, yet again, a great title from Housemarque, although this time it feels a little bit too short.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    We had a great time with Paper Jam Bros., a game that delivers a good RPG experience without all the complexity of other games. Some of the new additions didn't work as well as expected, but it didn't disappoint us.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is the best version of No More Heroes available. Uncensored and with high definition graphics, it includes new content and the possiblity to use Move and enjoy the same experience as the original. But it loses the surprise factor, and does not make the most of PlayStation 3 capabilities.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Alwa’s Legacy makes its art style and level design its best assets. Fun, charming and very solid gameplay-wise, this is a great choice if you’re looking for a experience with a retro vibe.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Blood Bowl can probably result harsh for many at first, and the real-time option is not so well balanced as the one turn-based, but even though, this is a very recommended and solid experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Far Cry Primal is yet another great open-world action game, but it still is very similar to the other episodes of the franchise. The setting could have delivered something different, but at the end of the day it's a good experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This was a great collection that got even better, although some decisions, such as deliberately skipping better versions of certain titles or the lack of CRT filters, are hard to justify.
    • 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.

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