Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,588 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:
6591 game reviews
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Its production values might make it look like an average game, but once we get into it we discover how much it has to offer. If you enjoyed the franchise before, it won't disappoint you. 
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Conduit 2 is a good action game which fills a gap in the Wii games library, with great controls and good gameplay. It lacks that extra quality which would turn it into one of the best games in its genre, but its campaign and multiplayer mode offer quite a lot of fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Bug Butcher is a game for old-school gamers, with great gameplay and a nice progression system.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Live 19 still has some gameplay and AI issues to fix, but it is an interesting options for those who want a more arcade approach to basketball games.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a platformer with some action, this is a great choice, and also an interesting example of what indie Japanese developers can achieve.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Zoink shifts from a narrative-driven 3D adventure to a roguelite with a dynamic combat system, detailed progression mechanics, and strong visual identity, though the repetitive enemy encounters, overreliance on randomness, and weaker story focus may deter some fans of the original.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It would be a tough buy decision for a series veteran, but is a more than recommended acquisition for those who want to jump into the music genre.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Stranger of Sword City is a good dungeon crawler. It's quite hard, so it's recommended for those who are familiar with the genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A game that might look like any other RPG, but it's not. There's a different story told in a different way, but biggest problem is that those who don't speak English won't be able to enjoy it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It is hands down a good game, providing in every aspect and it is very enjoyable, but it has too many superior rivals, which to be fair is not its fault.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Those kids who have enjoyed the movie will have a great time controlling the brave princess, and probably will play the game twice to discover all its secrets. It will hardly attract another type of players, but it is above average game, and a good movie tie-in.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Terra Memoria blends JRPG turn-based gameplay with farming simulation elements, featuring a visually stunning pixel art style mixed with 3D backgrounds. While combat is enjoyable and easy to grasp, simulation aspects lack depth and significance in gameplay.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Evolved brings a solid campaign and keeps all that was good about Final 2, but it’s still far from the best titles in the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a fun game, with solid gameplay but not so solid roguelike design. However, we’ve had a really good time with it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a great graphic adventure, but some issues prevent it from getting to the top. Anyway, it's a good option for fans of the genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gylt is a love letter to survival horror as a genre, and we, as fans, enjoyed it a lot. It has some flaws, and it’s a survival horror meant to be “enjoyed" and not “suffered”. If you want a lighter approach to the genre, don’t miss it out.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a very interesting game, since it takes many ideas from its genre, but makes them addictive and accessible.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you liked Game Dev Story, you're probably going to like this one. It's not a huge evolution from that game, but still adds it's own vision and depth to the concept.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This Rollcage tribute feels actually quite fresh, and proves this type of arcade racer still has a lot of potential. As a game, it has some rough edges, but we’ve had a great time with it.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fans of the series will have a great time with this game, since it captures the essence of the universe it’s based on. If you don’t know the series, you’ll find a fun but chaotic adventure that may still be enjoyable.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 23 takes a step forward in the right direction, but the lack of evolution and innovation is starting to hurt the series.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Toy Story 3 is oriented for young kids, not just for the movie it is based on, but also for its gameplay.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed the original, this is a great way to expand it, even though is an standalone game. However, we would like to see a bigger evolution of the visuals and the gameplay for the next game of the series.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Miitopia is an RPG for families, so if that’s what you’re looking for, it delivers a great experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We think Skate 2 still has some room for improvement in control, however advances in this part, but it looks like it will have a great future as it evolves building on its base.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We get more content in a portable experience. It's not a revolution, but it keeps the soul of the series.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you have enjoyed Red Alert 3 in console, there is no reason for not buying this expansion. Not recommended for newcomers.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The same good ol' Duke. Visuals might feel outdated, but the fun remains the same.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This isn't a complicated experience, quite the opposite: the idea is to have a good time and burst out laughing when necessary. If we don't go that far, its cheerful and upbeat tone will surely help relieve tension when we need it most. In short, it's a proposal that, without being too complicated, makes life equally enjoyable and fun. Get the truck ready, we'll be out delivering.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Party Hard 2 evolves its formula and visuals a little bit to deliver an enjoyable experience for those who like stealth games.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kirby Fighters 2 is a good game if you’re going to play with four players. It you’re not, the lack of depth becomes apparent and the novelty wears out quite soon.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a shame we're not getting any new content here, but it is indeed the best opportunity to try an outstanding game that have already surprised many players during the previous generation.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Big Bang Min is a pretty similar game to Nervous Brickdown: a simple game, without much aspiration in the technical part, but extraordinarily addictive, at least during the first hours of gameplay. The problem is that it can become too repetitive, and in a few hours can come to bore the player.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a great surprise, and we've really enjoyed our time with it. It is true, however, its formula gets old after a few hours, but considering its price, it's a good choice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    TOEM is a game that knows how to overcome its flaws, delivering an adventure full of charm to make the player happy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This episode brings great moments, and leaves everything ready for a promising season finale. Still, the "Telltale formula" needs a renovation, since many of its mechanics are getting old.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As good as the other Inazuma Eleven 3 episodes, there are not too many reasons to play this one, unless you missed the aforementioned episodes.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MonsterBag is a charming experience that doesn't last long, but we think everyone should at least give it a try, particularly if they get it with the PS Plus subscription.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We’ve enjoyed Book of Demons, and it definitely does something different and fun, but we’re missing that little something for it to truly shine.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    One of the games that takes the most advantage of motion sensing, and probably the most favoured genre by the PS Move. Also, the game had never been released on consoles, so it is a great opportunity to relive the arcade experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although Zombie BBQ is not one of the best action games of Nintendo DS, it is indeed a good option within the DSiWare portfolio.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A creative blend of fighting and beat'em up mechanics offers chaotic and fun multiplayer action with a retrofuturistic dieselpunk theme, though simplicity and occasional imbalances may limit its appeal to genre veterans.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lord of the Rings Conquest succeeds in bringing Tolkien's fans a solid videogame, with intense action and a good representation of battles. But there is a strong difference between playing it multiplayer and single player, less fun than the former. Solo players should think twice the purchase.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There's a force in this game that tells us that they tried to do something different, even though there are some aspects that should have been improved. Still, it is a good options for those interested in the genre or the topic.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you like RPGs and you haven't tried the original, you can give this a try. There's no deep story, but there is a game mechanic that's addictive and fits pretty well on a handheld.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sudden Strike 5 delivers an authentic, demanding tactical experience that rewards meticulous planning and historical appreciation. The expansive campaign and unit variety are impressive, yet the rigid enemy AI and a frustrating lack of tutorials create unnecessary friction. This is a solid, punishing evolution of the series' formula despite persistent technical flaws.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There isn't much new content here, but Revelations still is a very good game, and the Switch version is a very solid one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that proves VR can be something more. It lacks offline content and has some rough edges, but it’s a great online shooter.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Certainly, fitness has evolved in this first exergaming title for Kinect, but it has been thanks to the technology, and not for any additional software effort. Fitness Evolved is a good demonstration of what Kinect is able to achieve, and is a good fitness title, but we think it could have been better.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mother Russia Bleeds is an old-school beat-em-'up fans of the genre will enjoy. There's nothing really new in the formula, but a few additions make it feel fresh.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great mix of strategy and Angry Bird-ish gameplay, that is very fun and surprisingly deep.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Demigod is a very good game, a great idea carried in a noteworthy way in terms of gameplay but, unfortunately, it doesn't deliver in other aspects and this diminishes the final result. It lacks more scenarios and a more solid singe player mode, and this reduces the public which would enjoy the game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although the game still is great and they have done a great job upgrading it to current resolutions, the lack of the original expansions makes it feel incomplete.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It isn't the most original adventure of the year, but the way it switches between genres makes it very recommendable for those looking for a different type of adventure.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Oceanhorn is a good game, a solid experience that works quite well on PC after being originally developed for mobile devices.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    So far we have a very promising series, where Telltale tries to do some new things, even though they haven't fixed the issues we found in other of their works yet. In any case, if you like Guardians of the Galaxy and Telltale, it's a game you should try.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Iron Rain isn’t going to change your mind, but the visual update and some other changes will make it very appealing for fans of this unique franchise.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Empire of Sin is a great strategy and management game, that manages to capture the essence of its setting, even with its shortcomings.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Now it's a narrative-driven game we still recommend, even though there's little to be found of what made the original Amnesia such an outstanding survival horror. In fact, we don't really know if it should have been called Amnesia.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Under an almost PS2 visuals, there's a great game. It's extremely fun and addictive, and if you missed its original release on Xbox 360, you can grab this version that adds new levels and enemies, and even a new character that will give a twist to its gameplay. Don't let the graphics mislead you.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Omega Force slightly tweaks its musou formula to deliver a very good, fun and frenetic game. It's not meant to be a revolution, but it does deliver what musou fans can expect from the series.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Creaks is a great game if you like puzzles. It’s beautiful and challenging, although it ends up feeling a little bit repetitive, with some puzzle designs that feel too similar to each other.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though the mark might not be very high, we've enjoyed this game. It's great for a handheld, and if you like the concept it is based on, it does deserve a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It would be a tough buy decision for a series veteran, but is a more than recommended acquisition for those who want to jump into the music genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though it might be aimed at a less general audience, it's a very complete expansion, that lives up to the bar set for previous episodes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're an RPG fan looking for a fresh experience, this is your game. It feels a little bit short, but it's quite original and we think it deserves a try.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is one of those games driven by its story, even though the narrative is better than the story told, but all under stunning visuals. If you like the concept, then we think you're going to enjoy this one.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although it has its flaws, it's a very enjoyable FPS, a tribute to the classics with great gameplay and, also, some questionable decisions.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With strong performances, tense atmosphere, and a well-executed time-loop mechanic that keeps choices meaningful and immersive, Dead Reset offers an engaging FMV experience, though its limited replayability and noticeable repetition in later runs hold it back.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A free adventure that tries to recover the narrative essence of Silent Hill, with the collaboration of two veterans of the saga: Masahiro Ito and Akira Yamaoka. It has some great moments and ideas, but also some flaws in its design and execution, and it will inevitably be compared to the unforgettable P.T.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great addition for those who enjoyed the original version. It may be expensive if considered a mere DLC, but it holds many, many hours of fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It takes many elements from many different games, but make them work in a very addictive way. Solid and very replayable, it's an option that should be taken into account.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Behind its protagonists' breasts, there's a game that offers fast and crazy action, and that will deliver entertainment and fun at its core.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    White Knight Chronicles II is not an excellent role-playing game but can be a good alternative for those looking for a Japanese RPG with western influences and good multiplayer modes. It doesn't have a great story, but if you like the gameplay system you will have a lot of fun both in the campaign and in the online mode.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It borrows from classic games of the genre, in such a pure way that what will be nostalgia for some, will be hurdles for others. However, it's aimed at a certain audience that will enjoy every positive and "negative" side of the game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The remaster is good, but nothing has really changed apart from the resolution and framerate. It's one of those games you either love or hate, but it definitely has something unique.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It’s a well-designed game that’s perfectly enjoyable in short sessions, with a free-to-play system quite honest with the player. Its biggest problem is that it can feel repetitive sooner than expected.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though it’s meant to be an educative game, it’s still an interesting adventure, and particularly relevant thanks to the parallelisms it draws with the rise of the nazism now and then.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ittle Dew 2 is fun and quite enjoyable. Its shortcomings are obvious as its budget isn’t particularly big, but if you’re ok with that, it’s worth your time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though it arrives a few years late, at least we have the opportunity to try this version of the game, which clearly is the "good one". Everything makes sense on Wii, and even though it feels a little bit outdated, it still is interesting and fun for those who know the game they're buying.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LIT
    LIT is a very interesting puzzle game, with a gameplay premise which turns it into a very remarkable proposal within the WiiWare portfolio.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    En Garde! is a charming adventure that fans of the genre will love, although it lacks a bit of depth.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This new adventure doesn't bring new changes. It's still fun and enjoyable, but the combat and exploration need to be revisited.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It is not interesting from a technical or aesthetic point of view, but compensates for it with a good development and a certain humor that covers all the story.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A simple idea becomes a very interesting experience. It may get repetitive, but if you want to play something different, have a look at Anarcute.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Iron Harvest, in its, obviously, most complete edition, lands on console with a solid adaptation that lets players enjoy it outside its natural medium.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ABZU is extremely beautiful, charming and awe-inspiring, but the lack of challenge and its length prevent it from achieving something bigger. Still, it's one of those games that you need to try.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Chronos is a very solid adventure, long and unique, that also proves VR works with third-person titles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It delivers a breathtaking hand-drawn cinematic experience that captivates through its imaginative storytelling and magnificent orchestral score. However, it struggles with repetitive, shallow gameplay mechanics and lingering technical bugs. Despite its visual brilliance and deep philosophical narrative, the simplistic action and lack of mechanical depth prevent it from reaching true greatness.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It has its ups and downs, but in general is a interesting adventure that fans of the genre will enjoy.

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