Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,584 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 24% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Bayonetta 2
Lowest review score: 10 Make it indie!
Score distribution:
6588 game reviews
    • 58 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Nightmare Boy offers a good tribute to old-school games, with lots of action and a metroidvania design. It's not a big budget game, but you'll have fun with it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Destiny lands on PC with everything a PC user can ask for and more. Great control, amazing optimization, and all the good and the not-so-good things of the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is an intense and satisfying adventure, full of challenges to guide us through its dungeons. It isn't revolutionary, but if you like the series, give it a try.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein is back with its solid gameplay, its classic feel and some new features. A game you can't miss if you enjoyed the old-school FPS.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    An interesting and historic take on strategy, with good ideas and some limitations you can expect from an indie developer.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Mario is back with one of his best adventures yet – a fantastic game that reminds us why Nintendo is still relevant after 30 years. Pure fun, perfect control and one of the most generous and surprising endgames we’ve ever seen in a game like this.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Origins is a great game that relies heavily on its setting to make an impact on the player. Its gameplay also evolves, and although it still has some of the issues the series have been suffering in the last few entries, it’s definitely a step in the right direction. If you’ve ever been interested in the series, don’t miss this one.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This isn't the best game by WayForward, but it is a good title. Ideal for those who enjoy 2D shooting and exploring.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This sequels focuses more on action sacrificing some strategy, but it delivers an engaging ARPG adventure. We expected more from this sequel, but it may be appealing for new players.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We miss more modes, but this year's additions are interesting. It looks like there isn't much room for innovation, so you already know what you're going to find.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Spelunker Party! is long, challenging and fun, no matter if you want to play alone or with friends. It could have more diverse levels or more options, but it still is a very solid choice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    AER is quite original, mixing puzzles and a zen feeling. It's a good journey, but not an unforgettable one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of the best "space bounty hunter simulators" we've played in a while. A very interesting title we recommend particularly if you like 2D.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GT Sport is a game players who enjoy playing online are going to love. Those who like playing alone... not so much. It's online focus is clear, and although that's understandable, the lack of content will end up being a problem for any type of player. Although it has a few shortcomings, it's a great racing game with many virtues.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We've enjoyed being evil in Dungeons 3, thanks to its design, personality and sense of humor. It would've been nice to see a better multiplayer implementation, but if you like the series, give this episode a try.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you like the musou genre or the Fire Emblem franchise, give this a try. It isn't perfect, but it is addictive and very fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Chaos;Child offers an interesting plot and interesting characters, and even if the pacing can be a little slow some times, fans of the genre will enjoy it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This is one of the best entries in the series in the last few years, although there's still a lot of room for improvement, particularly on the tech side. It is, in any case, a good game and a solid base to build upon.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ELEX gives us freedom, choices and replayability. It's a quite old-school RPG that falls short when it comes to graphics and AI. If you've played and enjoyed any of the previous Piranha Bytes games, make sure you give this one a try.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    JYDGE is fun, offers a lot of replayability and adds a great coop mode. It's not unforgettable, but it's definitely enjoyable.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    We've had a blast with The Fractured But Hole. A game aimed at adults, true to the serie and fun like no other. It's a game we can't believe it exists, but we're glad it does.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tooth and Tail is one of the most original strategy games we've played in years, with great art and very clever ideas very well implemented.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you like survival horror, you cannot miss The Evil Within 2. It finds the balance between the old and the new, the Western and the Japanese horror, and offers a great adventure with an excellent pacing and outstanding art direction.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NBA Live gets better every year. The One mode is pretty interesting, and if you’re looking for a more accessible approach to basketball, this can be your game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Telltale has struggled to tell an interesting story with this episode. A very slow-paced chapter where only the new villains shine.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    The core of the gameplay is pretty good, but it gets repetitive and the in-app purchases, although not mandatory, end up showing up.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Not many surprises here, but Layton's returns is still as entertaining as always. If you've enjoyed the series in the past, there's no reason why you shouldn't play this one.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Larian Studios takes the RPG genre to the next level again. A masterpiece in which the only limit is your imagination.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    These games are always fun, and we've seen an attempt to introduce some news ideas, but they are never fully executed. If you've played many other games in the series you feel like it's time to have some new additions.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Hob
    Hob is a good experience, thanks to its very interesting world. It's easy to get lost, which can be frustrating, but overall it's a game that, without doing anything new, gets everything right.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi are back with a very enjoyable RPG adventure, accessible for any type of player. Also, it adds Bowser's Minions, so those who played the GBA original can discover new content, too.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Shadows of War is a step forward in pretty much every aspect of the game, and it still is an adventure that knows how to keep you entertained. Yes, later in the game grinding will draw your attention towards lootboxes, but you don't really need to use real money to finish the game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is an excellent turn-based RPG, and even if it doesn't really bring anything new, it's has a lot of quality to compensate for. Without a doubt, an exciting surprise for RPG fans.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This "definitive edition" is the best way to play Yokai Watch 2, with minor additions, but interesting ones nonetheless.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    FIFA 18 on Switch is very good, but not as good as it should be. Technical limitations aside, EA should have pushed this version further at least content wise. In any case, if you don't care that much about the new features introduced this year in the main versions or you just want portability over content, it's a great choice.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you haven’t played it yet, this is the best way to play one of the best action RPGs of the last generation in consoles. If you have, you won’t find anything particularly new or exciting here, although it still is very enjoyable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Turn 10 returns with an excellent racing game, visually stunning, and many and well-designed game modes. If you are a PC or Xbox One player, it's one of those titles you have to try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Another must-have entry for the series. A game you shouldn't miss if you visual novels, mystery and puzzles.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The similarities with Super Meat Boy are undeniable, but that aside, League of Evil is fun and challenging, and it's good choice if you don't mind its lack of originality.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cheap, charming, long, fun... Golf Story is a very positive surprise, and if you're looking for something different on Switch, we think you should try this.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Considering this is a new IP with a small budget, the result is quite good. If you want an RPG without much emphasis on the combat and you like its theme, it can be a good option.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a great way to play the game thanks to the portability Switch delivers, but if you've played it before you won't really find any new features. If you haven't played it, it still is a good game and there's a lot of content to enjoy in this version.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cuphead is a game that not only has an audiovisual section with overflowing personality and unique appeal, but also a title with practically flawless gameplay and with challenging final bosses of the first order that give us some of the most intense, crazy and fun battles that we have played in recent years...It took some time, but it's been worth the wait. Cuphead is amazing from start to finish, and unless you hate shoot 'em ups, you have to play it. It's definitely one of the best games of the year.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The ambition of bringing the whole NBA 2K experience to the Switch comes with some technical sacrifices, but if you're happy to choose portability over visuals, this version of NBA 2K18 offers everything you can ask for.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great shoot 'em up you shouldn't miss if you like the genre. A great example of how to make a game challenging and rewarding.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's like the original, but prettier, deeper and with more details. So that's amazing. A great "metroidvania-ish" title you should play.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    You might feel there aren't enough additions to justify that "II" in the title, but it is a very solid game anyway, and if you enjoyed the first one, we're sure you'll enjoy this sequel.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This title has a solid foundation, but the mission design and the unfair multiplayer make it harder to enjoy than it should. If you're looking for something different, though, this is definitely different.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It doesn’t bring as many additions as it did last year, but it still is a great football game and continues to tweak its gameplay to get even better.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An unforgettable RPG now available on PS4. There are some new features, but what’s important is that the core remains unchanged, and the adventure still is as incredible as it has always been.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    2K Sports delivers an amazing game, with great new features and an even better simulation. It's, without a doubt, the best title of the series so far.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Death of the Outsider keeps all the virtues of the series, and although it's obviously shorter than the main episodes, the experience remains the same. If you like Dishonored or stealth-based games, don't miss it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DX is a slightly improved and more complete version of Pokkén Tournament. It's not the deepest fighting game or the best if you want to play on your own, but it's still quite enjoyable.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This sequel improves over the original in pretty much every single aspect, and becomes a very strong candidate to the simulation podium.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Capcom takes a more accessible approach to bring new players in, and the strategy becomes more important than ever in the fights. We miss some characters and some more options for one player, but it still is a good option.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very interesting experience for those who enjoy surviving, particularly if they're also looking for something new in the horror genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although it evolves significantly compared to the previous entry, it's still far away from the big racing series, and it still has room for improvement.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Destiny 2 polishes all the rough edges of the original to create an amazing and addictive sequel that only lacks innovation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    PES 2018 improves its excellent gameplay and adds interesting features, but the lack of modes and licenses still is a noticeable problem.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Ys VIII is a great adventure, with a solid combat, OST and exploration system. It's not perfect, but if you like action RPGs you shouldn't miss it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One of Nintendo's more beloved franchises returns with a great remake that every fan of the series will love.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Songbringer is fun and unique, although it borrows from some well-known mechanics. It's not unforgettable, but it is, indeed, an original adventure.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a quite enjoyable game, but it doesn't do anything particularly well. If you like the concept it won't disappoint you, but don't expect anything better than its competition.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    If your looking for a shooter to play with friends, this might be an option (although there are many better ones), but other than that, you won't find anything particularly interesting here.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a great comeback for the series, that delivers a good strategy game together with an excellent setting.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One of the best platformers in the last few years comes back in a great shape. If you haven't played it yet, this is another great opportunity.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This year's entry polishes the core of the series, with an improved control and, what's more important, a very well executed story mode.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although we miss more originality on its side, we still enjoy what it does as a tribute, and at the end of the day it still is a great racing game. If you like this type of racer, it's worth your time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like old-school RPG and for some reason you missed it on PC, don't miss it again. With this game, Obsidian proves once again why they are the masters of narrative and classic RPGs.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    It still is a game aimed at younger audiences, but that can be played (and enjoyed) by older ones. It isn't the best game ever, and it doesn't want to be that, but it improves every single aspect of the original, and we've had a great time playing it cooperatively.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Last Day of June is a moving playable tale that knows how to make us feel many emotions. It's a shame that on the technical side we find extremely long loading times and unskippable video that plays over and over, and this ends up preventing it from getting closer to our hearts.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A very interesting 'hero shooter' that delivers a classic core gameplay with a modern twist. It does have some issues but we've had a great time playing it, and if you're looking something different you should give it a try.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Absolver is innovative and original, easy to play and hard to master. It lacks content for the single player mode, and it still has a long way to go to reach excellence, but it's already worth your time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    If you expect a Koei Tecmo all-stars musou, that's exactly what you get. It's fun and full of well-known characters, and even if it's not the best musou available, it's original and quite enjoyable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ARK is a good survival game with a great setting. It's one of those titles where you can spend hours trying to survive, while building a house and taming a dinosaur, and even though it still feels a little bit like in early access, if you like the concept you'll probably enjoy it.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Climax's new game doesn't do anything outstanding, but it is quite enjoyable overall, and brings back a sport we've missed in our consoles. If you've missed it too, you should probably give it a try.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Windjammers is still a lot of fun, and if you add online modes, then you can spend hours and hours playing it. It would've been nice to have some extra features, though.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you've played other versions you won't find major differences here apart from some visual upgrades, but it holds up pretty well, and it still offers a good balance between the classic and the modern Resident Evil games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This adaptation successfully brings the universe of the novel to its own media. Although sometimes it's quite slow, it's a good start for the adventure.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Nidhogg 2 is a better game than its predecessor, with many changes that tweak the way we play. It's specially good if we play with someone, so think twice if you're playing on your own.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids is a wonderful surprise. It's fun, long, beautiful and it has a lot of content. We could only ask for better and less repetitive puzzles, but if you like what you've seen so far, don't hesitate and get it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This year's entry is a great title, tweaking the solid foundations of the series and adding new modes to deliver an excellent game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Escapists 2 is a very good sequel, that improves greatly over the original. Also, the online and multiplayer modes are a great addition.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    This is a good horror game, although its approach isn't going to please everyone. Its balance between new and old survival horror is interesting, so if you like the genre make sure you give this a try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Kiwami improves what could be improved and keeps what should be kept. The additions aren't too relevant if you played the original, but it's great to replay it or for newcomers.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    StarCraft is a game you shouldn't miss if you like strategy, and it still as great as it was 19 years ago.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a standalone expansion, The Lost Legacy does a good job, delivering yet another great adventure with everything you can expect from the series. The new open area felt a little bit disappointing, but fortunately the rest is pure Uncharted, and it continues to be one of the most visually-outstanding franchises on Sony's consoles.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Observer is a great sci-fi adventure that looks goods and drags us into its world. We missed more difficulty, but other than that, it's worth the journey.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Agents of Mayhem is a game with very good ideas and quite enjoyable, but it can't avoid feeling repetitive. Also, its recommended difficulty is ridiculously low, and it makes the game feel more boring than it actually is. Make sure you play it on harder levels so it forces you to use the three-character team mechanics.
    • 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.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Phantom Trigger is a very solid game, both gameplay-wise and audiovisually. If you like this genre you might not find something new here, though, since it borrows from many similar games.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a very well-designed game that will entertain us by challenging our brain. One of those titles where the gameplay is the most important thing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sonic Mania is a game made by fans for fans, fueled by passion instead of money. A wonderful trip to the golden days of the hedgehog, with great level design, faithful graphics and melodies, and the good old gameplay.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The foundation for Gigantic is great. Good gameplay, fun and visually appealing, but the lack of content is holding it back, so we'll have to wait and see how this promising experience evolves.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is aimed at new players, but the new additions make it interesting for those who already played it as well. Sine Mora EX still is a great game, so any new features are always welcomed.

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