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
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X made us feel like we're exploring an uncharted world through an adventure like no other, unique, deep and beautiful. If you like RPGs, this is a game you cannot miss.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Just Cause 3 just wants you to have fun, and it does achieve that. It's a shame the secondary missions feel quite empty, but if you know what it is about, it won't disappoint you.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you like management games, Valhalla Hills is a great choice that is fun and engaging. It is not the most complex one, but definitely worth your time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Galaxy of Heroes is unoriginal and repetitive, and even though it can be entertaining, it feels like a wasted opportunity to do something more interesting with the franchise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mordheim brings all the complexity of the board game it is based on, so it's ideal for fans of the original and for those looking for a challenge.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Beyond has its ups and downs, and this version doesn't really improve that. The visuals get slightly better and the whole experience gets tweaked, but nothing relevant if you already played it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hard West is one of those games made for people looking for a challenge. If you're looking for a hard strategy game, this might be a interesting option.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The idea is original and the base is interesting, but at the end of the day it all feels empty and feels like a wasted opportunity. With better mechanics, it could have been a way better game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We miss some extra and online modes, but if you have friends to play with, Mayan Death Robots is a fun and engaging experience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It is a tribute to Limbo, and it doesn't try to hide it. It has some issues but it also entertains, so if you're just looking for an interesting adventure, have a look at this one.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    TWD: No Man's Land delivers an interesting strategy adventure that takes seriously the license it is based on. Yes, it is not perfect, but it's a interesting experience for fans of the franchise.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Deadpool returns with pretty much the same adventure we played on the old consoles. It has some nice moments, but this is a wasted opportunity to fix the errors of the original and improve many of its aspects.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We like how SAO went a little bit more action-oriented this time. It's quality over quantity, but we've enjoyed our time with Lost Song, and even though you know the game is not perfect, the feelings you get from it are worth your time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This episode is a good ending for the series, with pretty much everything we could expect from Game of Thrones. If you like the series it is based on, you won't be disappointed.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It has some limitations that prevent it from reaching the "masterpiece" status, but the experience is worth your time if you like RPGs.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is very disappointing. It's main additions are rather annoying, and the lack of content is undeniable. Still, it still fun when played with friends.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront is fun and very, very spectacular. Its gameplay is not too deep and the content is less than we expected, but we're sure you're going to have some incredible and unbelievable moments playing it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It has a solid base, but poor visuals, the lack of new features and being quite predictable end up making it a game that will only appeal a very small audience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Empire TV Tycoon borrows from other games and also adds its own touch to deliver a very interesting strategy game. Those who look for something different within this genre should have a look at it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We recommend trying its demo before buying it, since it has some ups and downs that prevent it from achieving something better. Still, Poncho is an interesting concept that works, and leaves us waiting to see what the team behind it can offer in the future.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Adventure Time returns with a quite simple adventure, but interesting and well-adapted at the same time. There's many things they could do to make it more engaging, but it seems to be heading in the right direction.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Blizzard has created one of the best space-operas and one of the best strategy games we've ever played. Great story, great gameplay and great production values make it the perfect closure for Starcraft II.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Telltale makes clear that this games is aimed at a younger audience. The thing is, it doesn't feel like it's telling a relevant story, and, unlike some other Telltale games, it ends up feeling like a game just for fans.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We were expecting more from a game with someone like Yuji Naka. The gameplay and the visuals feel outdated, and even though the game is fun, it's far from the best platformers on Nintendo consoles.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Clandestine is one of the best coop experiences we've played so far. We've loved working together with a friend, both as a hacker and as a spy. It is also fun to play it alone, but if you're looking for a new coop game, Clandestine should be one of the main candidates.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    FM 2016 is the biggest and deepest game of the franchise so far, but it's up to the FM 2015 player to decide whether the changes, tweaks and improvements we've seen this year are enough.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Vermintide is a great game Warhammer fans just cannot miss. There are some aspects that might work better with some tweaks, but definitely a great choice to play with friends.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor 2 was and still is a great RPG. Record Breaker is just an very good excuse to replay it, discover it or get back to it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you like roguelikes, then this game is worth a try. The problem is that it might not be the best option for players new to the genre nor for veterans. But if you're somewhere in between, it can be a good choice.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Fallout 4 makes you say goodbye to the rest of the world and immerse yourself in its universe for hours and hours. Its powerful virtues compensate for its obvious shortcomings.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Raider takes what we loved about the franchise's reboot and makes it bigger and better. A great combination of gameplay elements that you shouldn't miss if you enjoyed the previous Tomb Raider.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Black Ops III is a game with a huge amount of content, and all of it is solid and well-developed. Again, we didn't enjoy the campaign as we used to do back in the day, but the zombie and the multiplayer modes can be the best ones we've played in a few years. If you've ever loved playing CoD online, this game can be the reason to come back or to keep on playing it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blue Byte has taken some risks with this game, but all the decisions were the right ones. It's complex, but accessible to those who really want to make the most of it, thanks to a long campaign, full of content and incredibly engaging.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you like "walking simulators", The Park pulls out an interesting horror-based adventure. The story is a little bit weak, but the overall experience feels worth it in the end. Still, it's very short and a little bit pricey.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sadly, Chibi-Robo fails to deliver a good platforming game, relying on uninspired levels and forgettable action.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed returns with a title that lacks innovation and content, but it still is very fun and engaging. Also, if you've missed tuning your cars, you'll love this episode.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mushroom 11 is original and well executed. If you're looking for some puzzles like you've never seen before, this should be an option.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Maybe the amount of content isn't what we were expecting, but it's more DriveClub, and also different at the same time. If you enjoyed the experience with cars, we're sure you'll enjoy it with bikes too.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    P4: DAN is fun and addictive, even though it lacks some content. If you like the main series and you're ok with the genre chosen for this spin-off, we're sure you'll enjoy it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though it's very far from revolutionary, Just Dance 2016 is still fun, and probably the most complete episode of the series.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There's little we can complain about. Divinity Original Sin still is an outstanding and unique experience, no matter what platform you play it on.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a clever and challenging game that opens tons of possibilities for the player. If you enjoy strategy games, there's a great experience awaiting here.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a nice way to tell an interactive story, and even though not everyone will grow fond of it, it's worth a try.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There's some great ideas behind One Upon Light, but it needs a better execution, more content and a more balanced difficulty to be the game it was meant to.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Downwell is an incredibly addictive game, and one of the best arcades we've played this year on iDevices.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It is not a very deep revision, but it still is a great fighting game that 2D fighting fans shouldn't miss, particularly if have played this franchise before.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Planetbase is a game with personality, a challenging experience where, if you fail, it's probably because you've done something wrong.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    We've really enjoyed AC Syndicate. It's an engaging adventure that we feel is between the best and the not-so-good episodes of the franchise. If you like this kind of game, AC Syndicate might just be a nice surprise.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Halo 5 is a game Xbox One users cannot miss. There are some aspects of it we haven't enjoyed so much, but in general terms it's an experience that lives up to the bar set by its predecessors.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Kaiju Panic is a good game. It has some things that should be worked on, but we think that tower defense fans will find an interesting experience here.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wargaming knows how to make great multiplayer strategy games, and World of Warships is just another example. It you enjoyed World of Tanks or are interested in the concept, it's a great experience that deserves a try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Maybe it's not the ending we expected, but that doesn't mean that Dontnod's first episodic series isn't great. As its own title says, this ending will get its audience polarized.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    TLoZ: Tri-force Heroes is better than we expected... when played with friends. If you're going to play with people you know, you'll find a great coop experience. Alone or with unknown people, it's not that enjoyable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Telltale makes an outstanding season final to wrap up one of its best series until now. Fans of Borderlands and/or Telltale shouldn't miss Tales from the Borderlands.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero Live feels more like a new song rather than a tribute. Its new guitar makes it feel original and fresh, and we would only ask for a bigger multiplayer component to enhance the experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Elite: Dangerous was huge on PC, and it still is on Xbox One. It's a game that needs time, but if you like what it has to offer, it won't disappoint you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Telltale delivers a great tribute to Minecraft, an interesting and well-written "story mode" for this game that, probably because it's addressed to a younger audience, doesn't match the experience we've gotten from other of their series.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    WRC 5 is a good driving game we're sure the fans of the competition will enjoy, but it seriously needs to improve its technical side to become a better experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Broforce feels like a new Contra. Tons of actions and tons of fun in one of the games we've most enjoyed playing cooperatively this year.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It adds some new interesting details, but maybe not enough if you have already played the game. Still, it's a great puzzle game fans of the genre shouldn't miss.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tales of Zestiria is an outstanding game we've enjoyed as much as many classic Japanese RPGs. Great story and great gameplay work together to create a game worth playing to celebrate Tales of 20th anniversary.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    As long as you're ok with its anime nature, you'll find a good dungeon crawler, with a very interesting strategic side and challenge.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This episode of Project Zero is like traveling back in time to the golden age of survival horrors. Some may love playing a PS2-like horror game, while some other may feel like it's outdated. We've enjoyed it, even though it still has some aspects that could have been improved.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    DBZ: Extreme Butoden is promising, but it falls short in many key aspects. The foundations are very solid, so we can only hope that a hypothetical sequel fixes all those issues.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The idea behind Skyhill is interesting, but the execution fails to deliver something that really show the potential of this concept. Still, it isn't a bad game, and it'll be worth your time if you're ok with its repetitive nature.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Human Resource Machine is an original and very clever game. It's not for everyone, but definitely a game you should try if you're looking for something different to put your brain to work.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an expansion like those we used to get. Tons of content, fresh and creative additions and, above all, more Civilization.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Transformers: Devastation not only is a game that appeals to nostalgic players, but also a great hack & slash experience that proudly wears the Platinum Games seal of quality.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It has some aspects with room for improvement, but it delivers tons of fun and works pretty well as a fighting game. Fans of the franchise will enjoy tons of "fan service" as well.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    NBA Live 16 is yet another step in the right direction for the franchise, but it rather needs to jump forward. Still, it isn't a bad game, and some may find its simplicity a reason to choose it as its basketball game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Yes, it is the same game we played last year, but better and bigger. Fans of tactical RPGs shouldn't miss this opportunity.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Omega Force has managed to deliver a very interesting spin-off, where both fans of the musou genre and fans of the franchise it is based on will enjoy the adventure. Needless to say, it's a must-have if you're a fan of both.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Apart from being too similar to the game it's based on, The Escapists: TWD delivers a great experience that fans of the TV show will enjoy.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The lack of users is the most negative aspect of this games that tries to merge many action games from the 80s and 90s. If this game doesn't reach its full potential, we're already looking forward to whatever this studio may deliver next.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    The "toys-to-life" genre takes yet another step forward with this new episode of Skylanders. It is obviously aimed at a certain audience, but that audience will love the new features included in SuperChargers.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It is an interesting adventure, but this version leaves some room for improvement, taking into account that two years have passed since its original release.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    THPS5 is not the game we deserve. We don't know what happened there, but it's a messy game in many aspects. Still, when its gameplay gets to shine we get some of the feelings we expected from it, so we can only hope for some patches to help it get closer to what it should be.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rock Band keeps its formula unaltered, but all the new things it introduces make it even better. Rock Band 4 is the best game Harmonix has made so far, so it's time to get your band together and rock.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Undertale is a masterpiece. Fresh, fun and unique, and one of those games you should play if you think you love video games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puzzles, strategy and action get mixed in a very interesting game, ideal for those looking for something different.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Amikrog is a pretty good adventure, beautifully animated, but very short and shows a blatant lack of testing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It's a very interesting expansion for Samurai Warriors 4, with not enough new features to be called Samurai Warriors 5, but enough content to satisfy its fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Its simple but addictive concept works great, but it's meant to be played with friends. If you're looking for a 8-bit-ish local multiplayer, this could the right choice.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Remasters can be great or not-so-great products. This one came up pretty well, with a solid tech upgrade, and becoming a very valuable collection. Needless to say, the trilogy remastered is a genre-defining one, and this, the best way to play it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though it's far from perfect, Jotun is one of those games where its virtues prevail, one of those games that leaves us waiting for a sequel where everything's polished and improved.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Limbic Entertainment has listened to its fans, and this is the game we've been asking for. It's an episode inspired by the franchise's roots, so if you played the classics, you know what to expect.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NBA 2K16 improves its gameplay to deliver an even better basketball experience. We would like to see Visual Concepts pushing its visual even further or introducing new modes (actually new, not renamed), but these are just a few things that would make an outstanding simulator even better.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a fighting game, it simply works. It is aimed at fans of the series, and we're sure those will love it, but it's far from being the ultimate Saint Seiya game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the most original games we've played in a while. If you like coding and you're always willing to try new things, Else Heart.Break() is game you should play.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Canvaleon is beautiful and clever, but its execution isn't as good as we wanted. Still, if you're looking for a challenge, Canvaleon might be your game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    From the setting to the puzzles, Year Walk is a short but fascinating game that you should try.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    AAC is a pretty interesting twin-stick shooters. If you like this genre and you're looking for the next challenge, have a look at it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Penarium is a challenging and addictive action platformer. It's very simple, but we feel that's what makes it so fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Little by little, EA Sports is building an outstanding football game, fun for casual players and incredibly deep for those who want to master it. Yes, changes are subtle this year, but all of them are for the best.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It may not have the same impact Disgaea 4 had, but it feels like a better game, and it's one of those very few Japanese franchises that continues to surprise us after many years.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Anima. Crossing: HD delivers an interesting concept, different from the main series, but still charming, deep and fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Fractional Games didn't reinvent the wheel this time, but they created a compelling universe, a great story and a engaging horror adventure. If you enjoy first-person, stealth-based horror games, you shouldn't miss this one.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dropsy is a very interesting classic graphic adventure, as long as you like bizarre story and characters.

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