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
    • 85 Critic Score
    Star Fox is back with the best game of the series so far. Fun, frenetic, replayable and with the amazing final battles you can expect from Platinum Games.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The added content is not a reason to repurchase this game if you've already played it, but if you don't, it's a great opportunity to do so.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Magnacarta 2 has ups and downs through all the game, and those tarnish the result of a promising game which doesn't fulfill its potential.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Shinobi for Nintendo 3DS offers plenty of hardcore action which will be enjoyed by veteran gamers and fans of the classic games. Although the game falls in the visual side from the middle of the story, its great combat system offers plenty of fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a interesting management game particularly for Jurassic Park fans, but it’s very simple and limited.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite its flaws (some of then, like optimization, may be solvable) it still looks as a different game to us, sometimes absorbent, and an original experience everyone should have a look at.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good game despite its flaws. We think its release has been hurried up and two more months of development would have benefited the result greatly. Good storytelling and content, but too many flaws on the technical side of things.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It works as a Micro Machines spiritual successor, but we recommend to try it first, since it might doesn't appeal those who doesn't feel that nostalgic or no longer play with friends offline.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This episode is different, but it works. We think it misses some part of the Telltale DNA when it comes to the decision, but it is quite enjoyable.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This is a very interesting metroidvania adventure fans of the genre will enjoy, although it feels very limited compared to other similar titles.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Furwind is a great choice if you’re looking for an old-school 2D platformer. It is quite simple and short, and it does miss that something special, but we’ve enjoyed it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Survivalist takes the core mechanics of the survival genre and twists them to create an interesting, exploration-based story.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    I am Fish is a surprisingly fun game, with great ideas and a solid execution. A bit limited, but original and enjoyable.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Millennia delivers a classic 4X strategy experience reminiscent of Civilization, featuring engaging gameplay and innovative ideas such as alternative Eras and city management improvements. However, it falls short due to its cumbersome interface and unbalanced difficulty, which hinder its potential for greatness. Despite its flaws, Millennia offers addictive gameplay and promises future improvements through patches or sequels.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It is better than Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, so those who liked that one will like this new installment. But those unconvinced by the previous game won't change their opinion with this new entry, as it improves on it, but doesn't evolve or change much.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is not the best multiplayer game around there, neither it is better that other entries in the Battlefield saga, but it is a good effort to make the game available to a wider public.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Slow Bros.' game combines charming claymation and meticulous craftsmanship with a bold, yet potentially divisive gameplay approach that reflects its protagonist's mundane life and emphasizes narrative over action. Despite losing its focus and reducing interactivity over time, its captivating characters and thought-provoking themes create an unforgettable audiovisual experience for some, while others may find it tedious.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This beautiful adventure lands on Switch with some adjustments, while keeping all the good and bad things of the original.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    It still is a game aimed at younger audiences, but that can be played (and enjoyed) by older ones. It isn't the best game ever, and it doesn't want to be that, but it improves every single aspect of the original, and we've had a great time playing it cooperatively.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Oninaki has great ideas, and it is overall a really good experience, but it falls short in some aspects like its combat system. We like what Tokyo RPG Factory is doing, and we hope it continues to offer experiences like this.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It's closer to FIFA 12 and there's no Ultimate Team, but indeed it's a great choice for those looking for a football game on Nintendo's new hardware. On the top of that, is the best portable version ever made if we choose the Off-TV mode and we don't go too far from the console.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Capcom tries it again with better results, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The sacrifices are understandable, but World War Z is a good adaptation to Nintendo’s hardware that, even with it flaws, shines when played with friends.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    We always have a great time playing Sea of Thieves, but we need more content and options to give us a reason to come back. It’s something unique, so make sure you try it and decide if this pirate life is for you.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Okhlos is really enjoyable, fun and fresh. We think it could've been more polished, but rioting in the Ancient Greek had never been this fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rust is still as addictive as it was. Maybe, because of its early success, we expected more from it, and in that case it can be disappointed. It still needs to be polished and improved, but at its core, Rust is a great crafting and survival game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I-Fluid is a very good puzzle and platforming game. Its first approach is very interesting, as the development of most of the missions, which will make thinks very difficult for us more than twice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Considering the platform, AC Identity is a good adventure, but the controls and the lack of different situations during the adventure prevent it from becoming a better entry to the franchise.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tumble still is quite enjoyable and guarantees zero motion sickness, but it could've evolved a little bit since its original release.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game is aimed at a very specific audience, but if you're ok with loads of fun and just a correct technical side, then it does deserve a try.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The series keeps its excellent level and allows the most complete and realistic experience to date.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Simulacra 2 is a game that successfully experiments with storytelling, and delivers an engaging narrative with a many mysteries to solve. It’s best played on a phone, but if you like exploring new ways of discovering a story, it’s worth your time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's as long, intense and replayable as the console version, but there are few additions to this one. Still, if you didn't play it when it was first released, and if you don't mind the new path the series has taken, RE 6 is a great option.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Those who already played before have a good change to repeat that extreme action moments, while the ones who didn't, both videogame veterans and newcomers, can be gladly surprised by what Serious Sam has to offer.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although Order of War is not an innovative game, it is indeed a good option for fans of strategy, specially the ones who like World War Two.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's simple and quite repetitive, but the story and how much fun it has to give us makes it worth our time if we're looking for a game based on smashing buttons.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Overall we've liked Need for Speed Nitro, but we feel it could have been much more.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its flaws this is a good game, which will please its followers.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are several hidden gems in here, so you might find some interesting surprises. As a collection it's as good as we expected it to be, but taking into account the price of the individual games, you should probably go for those you really need to complete your collection.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's not revolutionary, but the multiplayer focus makes it more enjoyable. If you liked the first one, this sequel won't disappoint you.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sociable Soccer 24 is a mobile game adapted to PC that tries to revive the spirit of arcade soccer games, but falls short in gameplay, graphics, and variety. It has some positive aspects, such as the FIFPro licenses, the player crafting system, and the challenge mode, but it is not enough to compete with other soccer simulators.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This was a great game nine years ago, when its formula worked perfectly, but it has aged a lot and is not able to entertain so much as it did. Those who already played it in its original form won't find anything really new in this HD update, but those who didn't have here an interesting platforming game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    As weird as it gets, Telltale returns to the card-based games to bring this unexpected sequel. It offers loads of fun and loads of unlockables, but not having multiplayer modes –and not being localized if you don't speak English– does limit the experience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The problem is that Bright Light has not succeeded to surprise us just like the "big version" of Need for Speed has, and Shift for PSP is an arcade game, enjoyable during some time, but not special at all.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a free-to-play game, Warframe is a nice surprise that sets the base for a promising future.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game is not a masterpiece, but it is indeed an experience that works really well for mobile gaming. Fun, addictive and recommended.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you like dinosaurs, it's a great choice for mobile gaming, with quick matches and a very fair free-to-play system.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a game to enjoy with friends, this can be a great choice. It has a lot of content and some really nice details for fans of the two franchises it is based on.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I Am Alive has finally arrived, and although it isn't the game it was promised to be some years ago, this is still a good action and platforming game in a post-apocalyptic world with a well-told, yet a bit generic, story and good gameplay mechanics.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you've got some friends to battle with this games holds many hours of fun. With better controls and more variety in its contents the experience would have been better, but still it delivers its promise of intense and fast action.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It doesn't want to reinvent the wheel, but it's a musou that's above the average. If you like the genre and/or the series it is based on, it's a good choice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It has been great to enjoy a classic 3D platforming game. These sort of games have almost disappeared in this generation, except for mediocre movie adaptations. American McGee and his team have made a great game, fresh and charming.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SGS EX is a game that deserves more attention. Fun, engaging and replayable, it's a great experience for those looking for some ol' school shoot 'em up.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a self-contained episode, it's good and fun; as a season finale, disappointing. This episode isn't bad, but this isn't the best Telltale either.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fox n Forests is a great tribute to 16-bit platformers. It’s nothing more than that, but it might be the game you’re looking for.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a game, it’s a step forward for the genre in the right direction, but the enjoyment gets lost many times in its frustrating controls.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Moons of Madness is a good adventure game with some horror touches. We like the atmosphere, its pace and its Lovecraft-inspired universe, although it feels somehow limited and the story ends up being a bit cliché.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quake Arena Arcade is a more than decent adaptation, but it has certain flaws in the online experience that can't be overlooked.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bomberman is back expanding what we’ve seen in the franchise’s previous game, with new additions and tons of hours of fun to be had in its multiplayer.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Overland proves once again the talent of the team behind it, with a challenging and original adventure that relies on a solid turn-based strategy and survival-oriented gameplay.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Exist Archive is a quite interesting game, but it takes its time to be engaging. It feels like the developer is not used to work with this budget, but it's still a game that hides many good things.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A very fun and original experience, that, even if it's quite short, is very satisfying.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An impressive game on the 3DS, which has surpassed our expectations both technically and artistically, and truly a unique game in the 3DS. We hope the content is expanded in the future.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    We love the game, but if you already have another Katamari game in your collection, you won't find many changes here, and it seems more like an expansion of the second game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A game that leaves mixed sensations. It is fun and quite original, and is challenging for some times. But after the first hours it gets too repetitive, and it lacks a multiplayer mode or even online rankings. It is enjoyable and fun, and also well made, but the idea becomes limited quickly.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    RE5 is a great third person action game, but this version doesn't add anything relevant if you already have the Gold Edition. Imperfect, but very enjoyable.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It doesn't offer anything particularly surprising, but delivers a side-scrolling stealth-based adventure worth checking out for fans of the franchise.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The idea is good, but because of its lack of content and its repetitive nature, the novelty wears off quite soon.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fragments of Him is unique and special. It's aimed at those people who want feel something different without facing a challenge. Another game that proves that video game are much more than they used to be.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Snake Pass is quite interesting title, fun and well designed. It has a strange control system, but that's part of its fun, and although it's not very long, it's priced accordingly.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tembo isn't a perfect game, but it is a game we enjoyed. It you're looking for a fresh and fun platformer, this is a good option.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Although it still feels a little bit repetitive, it’s a step in the right direction for the series. It’s fun and engaging, and even if it still has some rough edges, the experience is quite good.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This is a good sequel but it is far from the expectations it had generated. It doesn't change the formula of previous games, and the addition of the supershot may not be liked by series' fans.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is an interesting way of discovering Final Fantasy XV, although it’s way too easy and simple. If that’s how you want to experience the game, it’s not a bad option, though.
    • 69 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a fun, gore-y hack & slash starring girls with not enough clothes that can be found enjoyable if you’re happy with lower budget games.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legends is an ambitious and promising title that can end up being one of the best fighting games on mobile. It needs tons of content, but so far it’s a pretty solid foundation to build upon.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's still as fun and addictive as the original titles, but it feels a little pricey taking into account there is less content than in the two (cheaper) Wii U games.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Friday the 13th nails the feeling of the franchise it is based on. It’s obviously meant to be played online, with intense matches and a survival horror touch.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The franchise is finally going in the right direction, and we're definitely looking forward to a possible sequel. It has some disappointing aspects, but overall the feelings are positive, particularly if you're a Dragon Ball fan.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rescue Team DX is a good remake, but some of the decisions made make the game simpler and easier, breaking the balanced difficulty of the original. Still, if you like this approach to the Pokémon world, you’ll enjoy it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This time we've got a very solid experience that is meant not only for its usual audience, but also for those who enjoy games based on collecting creating, sharing and fighting among them.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Very recommended for those looking for an old-school platformer, with classic gameplay and difficulty.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a game experience, it is an interesting product which distinguishes itself from other better-selling videogames, but its main shortcoming is its short durability.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The Amazing Spider-Man is above all an adaptation of a movie. It follows the theme of the film, and is heavily influenced by titles like Batman: Arkham City, but it has also some problems which look like having been caused by hurries. But if we can forgive this flaws, this is an enjoyable game that achieves to entertain us for hours.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's always good to play the greates 16-bit classics, specially at a good price. But if the game is of this caliber, it is almost a must-buy.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ideal for gamers who grew up with this genre. Spectacular, fast, fresh and fun, it offers some great moments, and, even if it's not a AAA game, we think it's a game everyone will enjoy.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This title has a lot of good ideas, but the execution has a few aspects that could be improved. It still is very enjoyable, so if you’re looking for a quiz game give this one a try.

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