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
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Now, everything's ready for the final episode. Actually, so ready that maybe you want to wait for it so you can play these two together.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is, without a doubt, the best version of this unforgettable adventure. A PSP game at its core, but with many new features that make it feel much more modern.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game expands on its predecessor with more structured gameplay through a career mode and diverse activities like photography tours and aerial challenges. However, repetitive missions, technical issues, and over-reliance on flawed automation detract from an otherwise breathtaking simulation of the planet.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game offers a deep RPG/dungeon crawler experience that adapts to the player. It isn't perfect, but it is a nice surprise for the PSVita.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This is a very irregular episode, but a great ending and the impact of small decisions we made throughout the two chapters makes it worth your time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A good collection with very different games. The tree episodes of the franchise are built on the same foundations but are quite different from each other, so it's hard to recommend it as a whole. In their unique ways, they are very good titles.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you like this kind of old school beat 'em ups and you have 800 MSP, it's one of the games you should seriously consider buying.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's been a long wait, but it's been worth it. It's an episode that doesn't evolve the formula too much, but that has some new additions and will satisfy fans of the franchise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We're really happy to have a game like this in the West, particularly when it a title as solid as this one. It's a great fighting game, but if you also know the universe it's based on, you want to give MBAACC a try.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares is a wonderful adventure, but unsettling and grotesque at the same time. If you like games like Limbo and Inside, you cannot miss it, even though this one has its own personality.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    After a pretty tough starting phase, you'll find a great game with some pretty neat battles and tons of content. The best of all is that it is really free to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It’s based on a simple concept, but it constantly reinvents itself to keep the player finding new ways to rain on someone else’s parade.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Operator has been a little surprise that we really liked. An interesting, well-designed, fun and different game that, despite its short duration and how predictable the script is at certain points, has given us a great time solving ingenious puzzles and unraveling the mysteries of its story. If you like these types of stories, test your deduction skills, and are looking for something that you can finish in one sitting, don't hesitate to give it a try.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This MySims Agents is a pleasant surprise. It is an enjoyable game you'll want to play until the end.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    You won’t find a better basketball game. NBA 2K20, even without many significant additions, continues to polish its fantastic formula.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It doesn’t look great, and the idea might seem too simple, but the execution is great. It actually relies on simplicity to create a fun idea that simply works. A great option for fans of crafting.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is another roguelike that manages to rise above its hundreds of competitor thanks to its gameplay, setting, humor and abilities to unlock.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Namco Bandai has showed that air combat games can be as thrilling and spectacular as first-person shooters. Every wargame fan should give the game a try, even those who have never tried a flight simulator game, for its great new gameplay features.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Good Job! is chaos, but the best type of chaos. We’ve had a great time with its crazy concept, both playing coop and solo, and we definitely recommend it to those looking for this type of game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It lacks the emotion of the main episodes of the game, and also it's quite short. However, it feels like a good way to taste what it's yet to come.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A beautifully crafted game that brings us to a magic world that doesn't take itself too seriously. With splendid artistic design, it lacks in gameplay, which is too classic in the hack 'n' slash genre and becomes repetitive quickly.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters is a good game, a bit far from the great 3rd person action titles in gameplay and, specially, in visuals, but it has two things which make it a unique game, the originality of its gameplay, and the atmosphere: the sensation of being starring a Ghostbusters movie, interacting with, learning of and following the path of a myth of the eighties.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Very fun, addictive and recommended, with the same great gameplay we are used to, but we also find it too conservative, as we hoped for some new features for the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    An addictive game that might seem impossible to beat at first, but has a very adjusted difficulty level and becomes very challenging as soon as you get used to the controls. It doesn't include all the circuits of the Wii version, and doesn't have a multiplayer mode, but it is masterfully designed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's short and has some issues, but the story told and how it's told make it a very interesting and unique experience. One of those games that makes you wonder where the studio will go next.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Don’t Nod delivers a powerful narrative adventure with complex decisions, a dark and fascinating setting, and a beautiful and complicated love story between two ghost hunters, but the combat and exploration are less polished and more repetitive than they should be, drawing too much from God of War.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Bigger and better than ever, Dead Rising remains true to its conception, and becomes one of the most entertaining games of the Xbox One. It is not the most shocking game in the visual field, but it's very, very fun, and that's what matters.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is definitely a good game, the most complete tennis game on Wii and the one with the more realistic control, undoubtedly.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hue
    Hue is based on a great concept, and those who love puzzles and adventures will enjoy it. It's a shame it can't escape monotony, but the experience is good anyway.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The evolution is there, but we really feel like Konami could have used a couple of months to polish the product. Still, we believe this is the way for PES to be back, and we hope next generation versions will be what we expect from such a franchise. But, please, stop changing things compulsively.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Going Under not only does a great job as a roguelite, but also when it comes to delivering a great story and narrative. A parody of how business works that you need to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Ride 4 delivers a great amount of content and noticeable enhancements and gameplay improvements, which makes it, even with a few shortcomings, the best entires in the series so far.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Digital Eclipse has done a great job again to let us rediscover some classics by SNK. We miss some more modern games, but it still a very solid collection.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Even if this episode has turned the series into a action game – even though there's many survival horror fans out there – we must admit it's a very good game. It provides great closure for the trilogy: long, spectacular and relatively different, but keep in mind that terror is not the main theme any longer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Only after some hours does RUSE become what it really is: a challenging, well-made game, although with clumsy first steps, something difficult to accept nowadays, in a market that moves very quickly.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The ambition of the developers backfired to them, creating a game where the freedom promised isn't there, and it's just hinders the gameplay. However, the story is very interesting and if you embrace the hint system, you can still enjoy it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Everhood 2 expands on its predecessor with a more dynamic combat system and a stunning audiovisual experience, despite a weaker story and anticlimactic ending. While it offers a fresh and fun take on rhythm-based battles, the narrative feels disjointed, and repetitive enemy encounters drag down the experience at times.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tinykin delivers a fantastic exploration-based adventure, full of puzzles and secret, that’s also beautiful and a fun to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is one of the best designed games in the Nintendo DS, with extraordinary visuals and an adventure suited for all types of public which won't disappoint anybody.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Eastshade is a very special adventure. Its narrative, its world and its story are fantastic, although gameplay-wise feels lacking in some areas.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of the best musou available, and this version just polishes the already outstanding original game. If you like the franchise or the genre, give it a try.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs The World is a game made with love and full of charm, but this complete edition is also a missed opportunity to celebrate it. Also, we’ve seen many fantastic beat ‘em ups since its release, making its shortcomings more obvious.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This brings all the positive and all the negative things of the original, but it plays better than before on console and will continue to get free content in the next few months.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    UFC 4 is an incredible MMA game, but it needs more content. It’s a step forward gameplay-wise, but we feel like it also needs to evolve outside the ring.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    On Switch, Crash is as enjoyable as on any other platform. Yes, it makes some visual sacrifices, but its gameplay and content remain the same.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ABZU is extremely beautiful, charming and awe-inspiring, but the lack of challenge and its length prevent it from achieving something bigger. Still, it's one of those games that you need to try.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The wait was long, but it was worth it. This is yet another great episode, with tons of humor and unforgettable moments.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    This is the logical step after Mutant Year Zero. Fun combat and smart stealth sequences in a very accessible game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Project Songbird delivers a profound, intimate narrative that masterfully explores trauma through atmospheric horror. Its evocative art direction and powerful message resonate deeply, although the experience suffers from clunky combat and broken stealth mechanics. Despite these technical frustrations and cumbersome inventory management, the emotional journey remains a compelling, hauntingly beautiful achievement in indie storytelling.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game expands and improves the series, making it more approachable than ever, but without losing depth, so it offers the same fun, but improved. However, it evolves little in comparison with the previous entry, so those who enjoyed Tropico 3 won't find many new things in this fourth installment.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Deck Nine has done an amazing job creating this prequel and telling us a new story that fits perfectly into the LiS universe. If you liked the first main season, make sure you play Before the Storm.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Golf fans don’t have much to choose from, but luckily PGA Tour 2K21 is a solid option. It plays great and it has many ways to enjoy its content, and it also makes a much better use of the PGA license than its predecessor.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This episodic game continues to evolve, proving that the developers are listening and they are on the right track. If you've played the previous episodes, you won't be disappointed by this one. Actually, you'll be waiting for the next one to come.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Count Lucanor is a game in which its strengths are far more important than its weaknesses. Survival and puzzles get together in this adventure that has turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We would have asked Red Barrels for a little innovation instead of sticking to the new hide & run mechanics, but still, Outlast is an outstanding survival horror that will terrify pretty much everyone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A deep and addictive evolution of the Pokémon formula that introduces dynamic real-time battles, a vibrant and dense Lumiose City, and an impressive technical leap, though its story pacing, repetitive structure, and lack of voice acting slightly hold it back.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The World Stage mode adds a meaningful single-player experience with unlockable cosmetics and secondary tournaments, while the inclusion of Dural and improved online features enhance replayability, although the mode can become repetitive and the paid DLC for Dural is frustrating. Despite minor drawbacks, the game remains visually appealing and mechanically deep, making it the most complete and polished version of Virtua Fighter 5 to date.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Lack of gameplay aside, the latest from The Chinese Room failed to make an impact on us. The game is beautiful and the story promising, but at the end of the day we didn't find anything special about it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Combination of old features with new ideas makes Anno 1404 a noteworthy expansion.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Olija is a fun, 2D action adventure that feels great if you want a break from complex, endless AAA. It’s too simple, and it’s only at the end when you catch a glimpse of all its possibilities, but we had a good time with it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It has more changes than last year's and it's on the right track, but still far from what we all desire.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 22 feels like the foundation for the future of FIFA. It still a great game, with no big improvements, but very fun to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This new title in the lawyer drama series of Capcom doesn't disappoint at all, although it doesn't bring many new features.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Fully recommendable for classic fighting games fans, even though those who are new to the genre might find it unbalanced and poor when it comes to the different modes. One way or another, Marvel vs. Origins is a great experience with a lot of care put in it, perfect for getting to know the origin of the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Teslagrad is solid, clever and fun. If you like platforming and puzzles, you shouldn't miss this one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The series returns with a great game, that doesn't evolve the formula much, but tweaks it to keep it fresh. It's a shame that it comes out in such a busy period, since many people may overlook it blinded by the other big names.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wingspan can feel obtuse and overwhelming at the beginning, but the more you play, the more you discover the depth its concept offers, and when it finally clicks it becomes something excellent.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball fans can enjoy now Kakarot on Switch with a solid version that also adds some additional content.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Challenging and smart, Fights in Tight Spaces is a roguelike that completely re-imagines turn-based battles in the best possible way.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The only reason we wouldn't recommend it is if the idea of ​​playing an Atari 2600 game, with its clunky controls and obtuse design, turns you off. If you're curious, even if you've never played an adventure like this before, we think it's worth your time, as it's very well designed, with clever puzzles, a well thought-out storyline, and a good number of secrets to discover. If this appeals to you and you like the horror vibe, we think you should give it a try.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    This is the best surprise of 3DS launch titles, and those looking for a deep, strategic game will have a lot of fun with it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It's a great sequel to a very original game. It doesn't offer anything particularly new, but if you liked the first one, make sure you play it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It feels like it's been developed with the multiplayer mode in mind, and consequently, this is how we will make the most of this game. It still is a good experience if you play on your own, but it's way better with friends.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Maybe this Forgotten Sands is not a blockbuster, nor it has such visuals as the previous entry in the series, but it has an incredible gameplay.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a piece of history, but nothing surprising or a complete collection. Still, very enjoyable if you want to relieve these classics.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Starfield arrives on PS5 as a refined, massive space odyssey. It delivers a quintessential Bethesda experience, bolstered by the transformative Free Lanes update and Terran Armada content. Although outdated engine quirks and frequent loading screens persist, its breathtaking art direction and stellar PS5 Pro performance solidify this as a definitive, hours-long interstellar adventure.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you're buying the Premium version, Nintendo Land is a great addition, but if you're buying the basic one, keep in mind this game is meant to be played with friends and family. One way or another, Nintendo Land is a title every Wii U user should, at least, try.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Friends of Mineral Town is a great way to spend time having a quiet, virtual life as a farmer. It’s a slow-paced game, but it’s also ideal if you just want to sit back and relax and enjoy the country life.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ten years have taken its toll on Kingdom Hearts, but the foundations have aged well. If you can't wait for Kingdom Hearts III, this can be a great way of reliving the origins of the franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Starhawk is not exactly a sequel to Warhack, but it can repeat its success and please fans of Warhawk and also many new players. It is not that good as a single-player game as it is too short, but its multiplayer is great and recommended for those who love something new.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    From a very classic concept, Nimble Quest adds its own features that make it one of these apps that stays on our iDevice for weeks.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is a pleasure to play again the first game and to recover the excellent third entry in the series, which is still one of the best hack and slash games around, and even the second installment is good, if only to show how not to make a sequel. A great HD adaptation which keeps the gameplay intact and takes the game to current displays, and also includes some interesting extras. If you haven't played the originals, it is a great chance to do it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Reigns is fresh, fun and unique, ideal for short gaming sessions (particularly on mobile), and worth its price.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Many players thought, when the game was announced, that it was going to be just another Mario Kart clone as there has always been. However, the developer has given the game a unique touch, creating a very enjoyable experience and not just for Sega fans.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best launches of the year. It is ambitious in its presentation, the script immerses us in the life of a gangster from the very beginning, and the missions are hardly repetitive: there is always an unexpected twist or a new situation which tests our abilities.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    EA Sports MMA is a good first step to build a new series, but it is nowhere near its competition.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This is another solid compilation from Capcom with the exact same strengths and weaknesses as its predecessor.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Fans of turn-based strategy will find here a solid game that will help us discover some of the most important events in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Despite occasional performance issues in multiplayer, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble on Nintendo Switch offers a vibrant, colorful world with diverse levels and addictive gameplay, featuring innovative mechanics like the spin boost and a wealth of customization options, making it a blast for both newcomers and longtime fans alike.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it's a relatively unnecessary remaster (you can play the original on the same console and the graphic updates are minor), it still is a good game you'll enjoy if you like the series.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Portal is kinda back with a clever puzzle, quite enjoyable and engaging. Some aspects need a little bit of extra polishing, but if you like physics-based puzzles, we think you'll like it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Definitely a step in the right direction for the series, with really good ideas, that can become repetitive in the long run.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a solid tribute to the genre that improves the work done by its predecessor, but keep in mind you won’t find much originality here.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shank 2 is a noteworthy non-stop action game. It has a reasonable length, great weapons and a fun survival mode.

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