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
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good collection, with a nice selection of games and a fair amount of extras to rediscover the adventures of the iconic character.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Although gameplay-wise is far from Ninja Theory’s best works, the universe and the story are outstanding. Put your headphones on and let the world of Hellblade absorb you.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A nice selection of classic games with a good customization options for each title, but there are some key titles missing, as well as those documents or that extra information you would expect from a "museum".
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The first two episodes of The Long Dark's story mode are a great way to start off the official launch of the game. Great survival experience, tons of things to do and, hopefully, the best is yet to come.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Telltale's Batman comes back with the same flaws and the same virtues of the first season. It's a good first episode and it stills works, but we'd like to see some evolution.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Vostok Inc. is strange in a good way and fun, but not for long. It has some interesting ideas, but it needs to be deeper to keep the player entertained for more than a couple of hours.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Tacoma is a good adventure and a great narrative-focused game. We think it won't make the same impact as Gone Home did, but if you like this type of game, you shouldn't miss it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It won’t have the same impact the first Brain Training had, but it is a nice collection of mini games, and a good choice for players who enjoy challenging their minds.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Infinite Minigolf is a nice surprise – a very accessible and straightforward game that opens its doors to the community to provide "infinite" content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a pretty good new adventure for the series, that it still true to its core gameplay. Maybe too much, because we miss some new features, but if you like Layton's games, this won't disappoint you.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's still a great game, and visually it hasn't aged at all, but it feels like a missed opportunity to add something new or add some other titles of the series. In any case, a great way to enjoy Patapon.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Sometimes it feels like everything is very automatic, but the experience overall is quite interesting, particularly when it comes to the relationship between characters. It's a very accessible RPG with a Mii twist.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Visually and gameplay-wise, Sundered is incredible, even though its structure and its map the design are a little bit flawed. Still, a great choice if we like the genre and we've already play the classics.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Pyre is something special and different, and that's undeniable. It has its flaws, but it's overall a great game, and Supergiant has proven once again they know how to make unique experiences.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This is a fast and challenging title, quite focus on beating scores, but even if you play it just for the campaign, it's still a good choice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This spin-off delivers an enjoyable experience, different from the main series, and definitely not so brilliant. It is interesting, and will keep you buy if you like puzzles and exploration.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a title aimed at players who want a peaceful adventure, where exploring is the key. If you're a more experience player looking for something challenging or deep, you might have to look elsewhere.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Iron Cyprticle is a nice surprise, whether you played it Iron Fisticle or not. A very addictive twin-stick shooter, especially when played with friends.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a very good game, with interesting ideas and great execution. It's fun, challenging and deep, so we can't really ask much more.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great platformer, challenging, with a lot of content and a perfect control. One of the biggest surprises of the year.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is an RPG aimed at a very particular audience, but if you're aware of its limitations, we think you will enjoy it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Although sometimes it feels like Splatoon 1.5, this sequel has some interesting additions, as well as the incredibly fun and deep gameplay from the original. Also, we've loved the new Salmon Run mode, and we can't wait to see what Nintendo has planned for this title.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a better way to start a season, and as an episode it's still enjoyable. It is aimed at a younger audience, but it can be interesting for Minecraft fans of any age.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cryptark is a game that we've really enjoyed. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it doesn't have to to be an interesting challenge.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Flip Wars has a very solid foundation, but a lack of content that makes it look like an early access game. Once it feels finished, it can be a good option.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a smaller Kirby game, but still quite enjoyable. If you want more Kirby and you're ok with a less traditional approach, this is a good choice.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Serial Cleaner is different, original and risky, but it is also quite good. A great option if you're looking for something to play between more traditional games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Black the Fall is a very interesting title inspired by games like Limbo or Inside, but it has with its own features. The trial and error based puzzles can be quite exasperating, but the overall experience is worth it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a surprisingly solid racing game, with a lot of content and very enjoyable, although the lack of online modes and the not very original weapons are obvious shortcomings.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a first episode, it is very interesting. If you like graphic adventures and you're willing to try something new and fresh, this is indeed a good option.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a Final Fantasy that you either love or hate, but we think it's a great game that got many things right and was ahead of its time. This remake won't change your mind, but it is a very good remaster and the perfect excuse to play a very interesting Final Fantasy you might've missed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bogus Detour is a quite enjoyable spin-off, particularly in its multiplayer mode. We think fans of the series will like it, even if it is a little bit simple and it doesn't take any risks.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of the most innovative shoot 'em ups we've played in a while. Maybe it lacks a better level design, but the concept is good, the execution is good and it's very addictive.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This title holds many interesting puzzles, although some of them are very basic and it isn't very replayable. Still, you'll enjoy it if you like this type of game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is more FF XIV, and that's great news. It is an impressive expansion and one of the best Final Fantasy we've ever played. Yes, it's online, but if you've ever loved the series, don't be scared and give it a try.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    That's You! is probably going to surprise you. It's fun and well designed, and the interaction with the mobile app feels natural. If you have PS Plus, download it at not extra cost and try it with your friends.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    World Series is a lot of fun playing with friends online or offline, but the lack of content and a not very well tuned control make the return of the series a little bit disappointing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Golf Club 2 is a good game, quite deep and with many options to create and play with the community. Unfortunately, it hasn't evolved as much as you would think after 3 years, but if you enjoyed the original, this sequel won't disappoint you.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Morrowind is a good expansion, very enjoyable, and its single player content is very solid, even though once we finish the story we would be missing something more.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    GoNNER is absorbing and constantly challenging. It requieres patience and skill to see what it really has to offer, but that's something you can expect from any good roguelike game, and this is one of them.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Arizona Sunshine is interesting and enjoyable if you like the genre, but it doesn't have much content or something that makes it unique. Also, in Spanish, it has one of the strangest (ok, one of the worst) dubs ever.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This is a great example of how a remake should be made. It brings the series to 2017 but it's extremely respectful with the original concept. The best news, though, is that the three games are still a lot of fun, and you can enjoy them again looking better than ever.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Valkyria Revolution seems like an experiment to get new fans for the main franchise, although we don't think it's going to achieve it. It isn't a bad game, but it is far from the quality of the original trilogy.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it's easy and short, the visual style, the plot, the narrative and the lovecraftian themes make Conarium a very interesting adventure.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 17 doesn't evolve much and visually feels quite outdated, but it is a good game, and it will satisfy the fans of this competition.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you like a multiplayer FPS where realism and tactic battle comes first, you should give this a try. Keep in mind it's very demanding, so make sure that you're ready for a challenge.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Housemarque delivers one of its best games to date, a great twin-stick shooter that fans of the genre (and previous works of the studio) shouldn't miss.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a very good game with a great story and narrative, although unfortunately suffers some gameplay shortcomings.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Again, a great episode on the narrative side, but the technical limitations are playable shortcomings are getting hard to ignore.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    MXGP3 is simple and has some issues, but it's quite enjoyable and motocross fans will like it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is an outstanding game, a way to prove how narrative, gameplay and art design can work together to make an almost flawless experience.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    You would think 20 years later this game would be polished and almost perfect, but it isn't, and it makes it harder to get into if you're not a fan of the original title. It keeps the essence, but it can end up being too challenging.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DiRT 4 works no matter whether you’re looking a hard, realistic experience, or if you just want to enjoy a good racing game. Codemasters has options for both types of players, and this game becomes a must-have for racing fans.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it has quite a few issues, it’s original and fresh, and has a strong personality. If you like what it has to offer, you’ll probably forget about the problems and enjoy it quite a lot.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a great surprise of the indie scene. We've enjoyed exploring this challenging adventure, but be warned: it requires patience and sacrifice.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The combination of platforming and puzzles are quite solid in this interesting title, easily recommendable for fans of the genre, even though if falls shorts in some aspects like difficulty and length.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a Jet Set Radio fan, you have to check this game out. It's a great tribute, and even though the comparisons are obvious, it still has its own personality.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the biggest and most spectacular version of Wipeout. Tons of content, amazing visuals and even some additions that remind us that it's time for a new episode in this series.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The combination of genres is very interesting, and delivers an intense and engaging experience. A great choice for those in search of a space adventure.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Danger Zone is a very fun arcade on a budget, something Burnout fans will enjoy. It's very limited, but it takes us closer to the promised Burnout 3 spiritual successor.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This episode feels like for every step forward it takes one step back. It's a good episode, but we hope all the promising ideas we have here become real in the future.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Perception has many good ideas, but it doesn't carry them in the best way throughout the adventure, mostly for relying too much on cliches.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The new features make it feel like a true step forward for the series, with the most noticeable changes to the gameplay since Tekken 4. The game is solid and fun as always, and holds hundreds of hours of fighting action.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a very original and fun game, with great ideas, but the lack of modes and Jason being too overpowered asks for some changes in the future. Still, very enjoyable for fans of the series, particularly if you're going to play it with friends.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Lock's Quest is a twist to the tower defense genre with RTS. A little gem from 5th Cell that fans of the genre shouldn't miss.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Spirit of Sanada is an enjoyable musou that improves its narrative, but that doesn't evolve the formula much.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a game for Star Trek fans who want to play a multiplayer VR game. If you're one of them, you're going to love this. If you're not, you're going to find an enjoyable title that can get a little bit repetitive.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Impact Winter has great ideas, a very demanding gameplay (in a good way) and it's deep and complex. It does need, however, a few more weeks of work to polish its technical side.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The art design is amazing, but that's pretty much all that it is. Performance and gameplay issues prevent this game from being something much better.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This should've been a better revision of the classic, but at the end of the day, it still is one of the best fighting games in the history and it's never too late to rediscover it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the deepest strategy and management games we've ever played, and it delivers everything 4X fans can ask for.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a great example of how to make a game with a retro feeling. It keeps the 8-bit essence but it's not limited by it, and bring new things to the table.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The mobile adaptation of the Konami franchise works quite well, even in a free-to-play form. It has a lot of options and it's quite accessible, so if you're interested, make sure you give it a try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    RiME is a beautiful adventure, very solid gameplay-wise and visually stunning. It isn't very original or challenging, but it has personality, and if you like this type of game we're sure you're going to love it.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Although it has some interesting ideas, but the execution isn't that good. It's may feature, the rewinding mechanic, doesn't really work as it should, and it lacks other accomplishments to make up for it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a very strange game, for players who look for an experience rather than a game as such. If you're looking for an exploration-based game that has its own rules, give this one a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best version of one of the best fighting games in the last few years. If you already have Revelator, the changes might look minor, but if you don't (or if you don't have the game at all), it's definitely worth it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a visual novel with a little bit more of gameplay diversity, but not enough to be considered a SRPG. It's a good game for fans of the genre, who finally can enjoy without importing it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although it reminds us of Persona, it has its own personality and executes well its own ideas. A lot of content, a good story and many hours of adventure make it a very solid choice.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    We're happy to play this type of games, even if it is a smaller production like this one. It doesn't do anything particularly well, but it's good enough to keep you entertained. A good option if you need a budget game or an action platformer for younger players.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a very interesting take on the management genre, original and complete, even though some aspects (like the shootings) need to be worked on.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    We don't really think Akiba's Beat is a bad game, but it isn't very good either. It's too simple and has lost its own identity, which was one of the keys of the franchise.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disgaea 5 is still a great game, and now we can play it wherever we want. If you like SRPG, it's one of those titles you have to try.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a quite enjoyable action RPG with some Minecraft-ish ideas in it. It doesn't make the most of its concept, but it's not a bad option, particularly with friends.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Although imperfect, The Surge is a very enjoyable game for those who like a challenge. It's better than Lords of the Fallen, and its setting makes it feel more unique.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This isn't only one of the best 3DS games, but it is also what the series needed. One of those games you cannot miss if you like the genre.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's simple and it doesn't have much content, but it's also very accessible and a lot of fun when played with friends. And considering how cheap it is, you can't really ask for much more.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Injustice 2 is an amazing fighting game, with a lot of content, outstanding visuals and solid gameplay. One of the best fighting games of the year.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is one of the most interesting PSVR games, really immersive and it plays great with its new controller. If you like this technology, make sure you try it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Polybius is a mind-blowing experience in VR, a shoot 'em up with all the craziness and solid gameplay you can expect from Jeff Minter. It is a quite niche game, yes, and playing on a regular TV isn't so overwhelming (in a good way), but Polybius is very enjoyable in any way.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a fun game, but the lack of content and an imprecise control leaves us with mixed feelings. Still, if the team keeps working on it they can make it the great game it could be.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Human: Fall Flat has may great ideas and its puzzles are well designed, but technical issues and a quite frustrating control prevent it from being a better game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LocoRoco couldn't have aged better, and it still is as fresh and fun as when it came out. We would've liked to see some extras, but as a game, we enjoyed it as much as we did on PSP.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Strafe is hard, gory and full of references for those who enjoyed the classic Doom or Wolfenstein 3D. If you like how it sounds, try it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a game for 2D shooters fans, even though we can't help but feel it is an unpolished gem that could have been so much more.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dreamfall Chapters delivers a great story and takes you back to wonderful worlds that were created 17 years ago. However, its technical issues and some design choices are sometimes difficult to forgive, and prevent this title from being something much better.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Prey is great game, with good ideas that are well-executed, and although it reminds us of other games, it has its own identity. If you like sci-fi games and value the freedom to play the way you want, don't miss it.

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