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
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It might not be the best entry in the series, but it’s a great game for fans of the franchise or the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When it comes to gameplay, Mad Max feels pretty average, but when you're playing it's very, very fun. If you like the movies, you'll love driving and fighting around the beautiful landscapes Avalanche has created.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There's some part of the original concept missing because of the control changes, but it doesn't feel worse, just different. One way or another, the lack of games like this one for PS4 makes it an interesting choice.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a very original and fun take on the platformer and puzzle concept. If you are a Gold user go ahead and give it a try, because it deserves it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The concept has lost the original feeling that the previous episode had, but still is an interesting platformer with a twist that deserves a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dancing in Moonlight is fun and addictive, and a great choice if you like rhythm-based games, although, obviously, Persona fans will find it more appealing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Xeodrifter is engaging and fun, a solid adventure very enjoyable on 3DS that lacks something that makes it truly unique.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s a nice addition to the 3DS library, a game for a wide audience that might help some people to discover Puzzle Dragons and some others to discover Super Mario.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun game for all the family, especially for the younger ones, with good graphics and great platform mechanics.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is not exactly the most original roguelite that we can find, but it is a very entertaining title that manages to make us have a good time as long as we like the license and the genre, especially if we have friends to enjoy it in company, having here its main attraction, something to which we must add well-executed combats and balanced and thoughtfully designed progression systems. Yes, it is not free from a series of problems that prevent it from achieving greatness, such as the lack of variety of rooms, enemies and events that it boasts or the inexplicable absence of matchmaking for its online mode, but if its defects do not They represent a great nuisance and you are passionate about Ninja Turtles, here you have a purchase option to take into account.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A gloomy adventure with interesting changes and great music and visuals.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It offers almost everything you could ask from a puzzle game: it's easy to play, intellectually challenging, fresh and visually appealing. We would have like it a little bit longer, but still it's a great choice for those who want to challenge themselves.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Except for a few control and design decisions, Rayman Adventures is a great platformer perfect for mobiles and tablets.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    A Place for the Unwilling is a great game for those who are looking for something different, where you are in control of the experience. It isn’t perfect, and there are signs that reflect a challenging development, but it is something unique.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Swarm Grinder offers a compelling roguelite experience set on an alien planet, featuring intense combat and resource management against hordes of varied enemies. Despite its engaging gameplay loop and substantial updates post early access, its visual presentation feels underwhelming compared to genre peers.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Charming, heartfelt, and creatively absurd, To a T tells a powerful story of embracing difference through humor and surrealism, though its message may lose some weight due to the light tone, and the experience suffers slightly from technical and camera issues.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Stela builds upon the Limbo foundations, but it ends up being too simplistic and doesn’t really use its distinctive features, like the 2’D design of some stages. That, and being quite short and not particularly replayable, makes it fall behind its competitors.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It works, but it's not very original and it needs some more content and options to be engaging for longer. Still, it's not a bad game and it's very enjoyable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This game may offer some hours of fun, specially in multiplayer, and it is not expensive, but overall is has much to improve.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    There are some aspects that doesn't meet the overall quality of the game, but it's fun and entertaining, difficult and full of content. We're happy with the job Milestone has done with this property, and we think they will keep on improving their new IP.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The quality of the games included are out of question, being two of the best games of the past generation. As a remaster, the lack of Arkham Origins and a questionable visual upgrade can be disappointing for some fans.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We love the amount of freedom we can find here. We can either play it as an RPG or as a life simulator, or anywhere in between. A great experience full of surprises.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This sequel still is a great cooperative game –and very enjoyable on your own–, and this version shows how well Switch can handle “big” games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though there's little to highlight, HarmoKnight entertains the player. We feel it could have been something more, but still fans of the genre should give it a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The concept may not be very original, but it is a solid and addictive experience, with some unique features that action fans will definitely enjoy. It's a great fit for PS Vita and if you like haunting monsters (ahem), you should give it a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    GRID is a good racing arcade, and even if it’s far from perfect, we feel like its virtues compensate for its shortcomings.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Haunted Island is a very charming adventure. Leaving its short length aside, it’s an interesting option for those who want an easygoing take on the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Crabmeat is a strange game with a very unique take on horror. If you like short, slow-paced experiences where you can enjoy the anticipation before the twist, check this one out.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The object editor added in this version is indeed the reason to choose this version over the handheld one. Scribblenauts is still as fun as always, and the expansion of its possibilities will satisfy all those fans looking for more.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cloudpunk is a good game… but it doesn’t do anything that we hadn’t seen before. We feel it needs a deeper focus on the gameplay, but if you’re happy just discovering this universe and its story, you can have a good time with it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It’s great to be back in Skyrim, and Greymoor has some great areas and a good story, but we also feel like the formula needs to change to keep things interesting for the players.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a fun and beautiful platformer that, even if it doesn’t really shine, it’s enjoyable and can be a good option to play with players who are not looking for a challenge.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kirby is back and it’s as charming as ever, but this adventure isn’t as good as the best ones in the series. It is a good game, but it’s way too easy (even for a Kirby game) and a little uninspired.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a good example of how to bring a movie to consoles. In terms of gameplay, it's quite solid. Visually, it fulfills with honor. Raven Software has proven it can bring Marvel licenses to a good end.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beat ‘em up fans can rejoice again. The TakeOver is a great example of how to bring back an old-school genre, keeping that arcade vibe and solid gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is an enjoyable game and a good option, specially if you are fan of the characters.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This sequel is not a revolution by any means, but it is a fantastic interactive drama where the paranormal is just a channel to talk about emotions.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Very few things to complain about. We miss an actual multiplayer mode, or a full Game Center compatibility, but apart from that, it's entertaining, cheap and a universal app. We really think you'll love its offer, so it is definitely worth trying.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PXZ2 is made for and by people who love video games. The formula hasn't changed that much, but it still works and it's an experience full of fan service and very enjoyable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It is fun and addictive, but the difficulty hasn't been properly balanced, and sometime feels that it just tries to artificially make the game longer.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Considering that it's not the most popular genre at the moment, ARPG fans will find in Stories a very interesting game (both visually and gameplay-wise) charming and very enjoyable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you enjoy the series, if its sci-fi setting strongly appeals to you, and if you accept from the outset that you won't find a particularly polished gameplay experience here, you can certainly have a good time. This is especially true if you play it with friends, if you feel like replaying it, and if you are willing to overlook its repetitive nature. However, if you were expecting a major evolution of The Dark Pictures formula—or an installment capable of recapturing the quality of its best entries—it will likely leave you cold. Entertaining? Yes. Worth recommending (with caveats)? Also yes. But it is certainly not the leap forward we would have liked to see.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    These games bring back the classics with beautiful new graphics, but even with its new features, there isn’t any innovation, but a step backwards for the series.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game system is the same as ever, but it is still fun.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This third episode is definitely a step in the right direction. Things start to make sense, the narrative feels more compelling and it delivers a more engaging adventure. Still, we know Telltale can do better.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Runner3 is challenging and fun, with an amazing control and ideal no matter how long you want to play it for.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Vaporum offers an interesting take on dungeon crawling with a concept close to old-school pen-and-paper RPG. The controls on consoles, though, are pretty bad.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a fun and weird (in a good way) mix of platforming and puzzle, and the result is surprisingly good. A great choice if you want something different.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This remake/reimagination of Layers of Fear is a good horror adventure where the first game shines brighter than the rest, but enjoyable overall thanks to its setting and art style.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A puzzle game that experiments with the rules of chess in various thematic and improbable situations, offering many hours of content and some great puzzles, but suffering from problems of visual design, a poor interface, a slow start, and a very irregular translation.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a satisfying and strategic combat system inspired by Dark Souls and Dead Cells, Tyrant’s Realm delivers an engaging experience despite its limited enemy variety and lack of meaningful difficulty scaling. The bosses are visually and mechanically unique but too easy, and while the progression system encourages experimentation, the lack of content makes optimal builds too predictable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This VR arcade brawler offers a unique and physically demanding combat system with cinematic ambition and striking visual flair, but suffers from repetitive gameplay, technical flaws, and a lack of mechanical depth that ultimately make it feel more like a rough prototype than a fully realized experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bounty Star combines mecha combat, base management, and a post-apocalyptic western story with touching emotional depth and striking art direction, but its clunky controls, poor translation, and performance issues hold it back from fulfilling its potential.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This cinematic platformer offers a charming protagonist and flashes of visual beauty, yet it collapses under rigid stealth and frustrating trial-and-error design. Although the platforming feels natural, the repetitive industrial environments and clunky pacing hinder the experience. It ultimately delivers a mediocre adventure that struggles to distinguish itself within a crowded genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shadowkeep levels up Destiny to its best. It isn’t perfect, but there is more content than ever before and more options to enjoy it, and gameplay-wise still has no rival.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A more than justified sequel. The gameplay doesn't change a lot, but the new features bring some freshness and renovation to the formula, and the new visuals are great. It is as addictive as ever, and a sure bet for your iPhone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    You won’t find many new features here, but both the universe and the formula are quite good, so the result is a very enjoyable game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aspyr brings back the original adventures of Lara Croft with a respectful remastering that improves the graphics and controls, but also has some flaws and inconsistencies. The gameplay remains faithful to the essence of these classics, with a focus on exploration and puzzles that is rare to find nowadays, despite the outdated shooting mechanics and some quality of life issues in the menus.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In conclusion, Virtua Tennis 2009 shows up as what it is, without experiments in its gameplay. It just modifies the control to adapt itself to Nintendo's machine, and makes use of the Wii MotionPlus to optimize its control.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Those players who enjoyed games like Unreal Tournament will find a game with much of its essence, but with spaceships. We expect more content and game modes to expand the experience, but it is a good start.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This sequel is a step forward in pretty much every aspect. It is a very good option if you want to play with friends, although you’ll feel it falls a little bit short when it comes to single player content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you've played FIFA 14, there might not be a reason to get this game too, but if you haven't played the series in a while, it is good opportunity. Also, if you're looking for a World Cup game, you won't find anything better or more complete.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Rocket Arena might seem like a game you already know… but it isn’t. It’s actually something different within the shooter genre, and if you’re tired of playing games that just feel the same, we think you should give it a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a unique puzzle, easy to go through, but it can get us engaged for many hours, as it demands some ability to make combos and tricks without colliding with the walls.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hybrid is refreshing, and those who are tired of playing the same kind of multiplayer game all the time, or simply those who love action multiplayer games, should give it a try. Getting used to the inability to move around freely might be difficult at the beginning, but then you find out that it's part of the gameplay and what makes it different. Everything is different in Hybrid. It's yet to be seen whether the players will embrace the idea and wait for the issues to be fixed, but the risks taken by 5th cell deserve our support.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you've never tried before it's a good opportunity. It offers a lot of content that will keeps up playing for a long while. Might be hard to play on a standard 3DS because of the precision needed, but it's always better than playing it on paper. A good choice.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Dead Island 2 is a fun, gory ARPG with great combat design, but that ends up feeling repetitive and not making the most of its game mechanics.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Flying around Paris is a great experience, but Eagle Flight is more than that, and also offers proper game mechanics. It can get old a little bit too son, but it has a fair amount of content and even a multiplayer mode.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The Soujourn is a beautiful game with great puzzles and ideas. However, it lacks more innovation in its mechanics towards the end, which might make it feel a little bit tedious.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If you like the original, this sequel delivers exactly what you expect: more and better content. A good title that never gets to shine.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It holds fun for a few hours, even though it might end up being a little boring. However, we think its price reasonably matches its content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Minute of Islands is beautiful and has some great ideas, but they’re not enough to fix some inherent design flaws.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Biomorph offers a visually appealing aesthetic with strong character design, but its narrative falls flat and its soundtrack lacks originality. Despite solid gameplay mechanics, including an interesting enemy transformation feature, the game struggles with repetitive level design and contradictory gameplay elements. Biomorph may appeal to hardcore fans of the metroidvania genre, but it fails to fully capitalize on its potential.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mobius delivers a good mobile Final Fantasy game, clever and well designed. It may get repetitive, but it's worth a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Destiny is still a great game, with an almost unmatched gunplay, but it feels like this expansion takes more than it gives. Only recommended for hardcore fans of the game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The cliffhanger left us waiting for the last two episodes, but didn't make us forget how slow this episode was and how little our decisions mattered.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Gears of War: UE is still a great game, but the PC version is far from what it should be. It fails when it comes to optimization, and Windows Store doesn't really help either.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The very first expansion for The Sims 4 is a satisfying addition with a lot of content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There is a lot of fun to be had in Ultimate Alliance 3. It isn’t perfect, however, if you’re a fan of the franchises it is based on you’ll have a great time.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This remaster retains the original’s unique dystopian gameplay and multiplayer mechanics, with some visual and quality-of-life improvements. However, outdated design choices, repetitive missions, and limited graphical upgrades hold it back, despite its charm and distinct personality.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Eternal Castle is unique, different, and very good, actually. If you miss cinematic platformers and its visuals don’t put you off, give it a try.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It still has the soul of the series, and that's everything we ask for. On the top of that, online modes offer that extra fun you may need.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Layton’s classic adventure holds up quite well. This version offers extra content and, even if they are not big additions, it’s a good reason to rediscover this classic.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Iron Danger is based on an interesting time-traveling that sometimes works great, and sometimes doesn’t. If you like the genre, though, it’s worth a try, as it offers something hard to find in other similar games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is basically a small update while the series gets ready for the next generation. We can’t really recommend it you already have PES 2020, but if you don’t, it might be worth your money.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Being an artisan in Portia is great and there are many activities to do, but it slow pacing and the 3D visuals can become a double-edge sword.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you can get over the Japanese-focused presentation or if you're a fan of Hatsune Miku, you'll find a music game that does entertain, and, on the top of that, is accessible and fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Overwatch works on Switch and, overall, brings the experience of one of the most successful games of the generation to the Nintendo console. There are some issues, though, and unless portability is a must for you, we would suggest considering other versions.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    SpellForce 3 is a good strategy RPG. It isn’t very deep, but it’s addictive and a lot of fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The core gameplay and the feeling of skateboarding is incredible, but the mission design requires a lot of work. If you are a skater in real life or a hardcore fan of the sport, you’ll enjoy. If you’re not, at least wait for some patches to make it more accessible.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Technically and content-wise, Assetto Corsa falls a little bit short, but gameplay-wise is really depth and realistic, and we're sure it'll satisfy your racing simulation needs.

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