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
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hidden Agenda tells us an interesting story, and adds a new type of game to the PlayLink lineup, but unfortunately, it's quite short and not very replayable, considering it is part of a set of games designed to be played with friends.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    While Forever still is a great platformer, we feel it doesn’t come closer to the quality of the original. In any case, if you enjoyed it, you’ll have fun with this one too.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A detective adventure with puzzles and forensic tests that offers an entertaining but predictable mystery, with a short duration and a low production value. It has a good base for a detective game, but its limitations prevent its strengths from shining more, and you can complete it in very little time if you have experience in the genre.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This climbing roguelike features procedurally generated levels and creative challenges that leverage physics for a fun and engaging experience, despite its unintuitive controls and occasional frustrating bugs. The whimsical visual style and humorous design add charm, but the game is more suited for solo play rather than cooperative sessions.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is imperfect in a mysterious and sordid story that at times seems like an incomprehensible gibberish, but that ends up fitting with a structure that reminds us of Siren. It is imperfect in a combat system that lacks depth and precision, but that makes up for it with originality and rhythms different from those of any other hack and slash. It is imperfect in its gameplay loop, relying too much on a repetition that becomes repetitiveness, but which at the same time poses curious situations. And it is imperfect in its audiovisual finish, where there are tremendous contrasts that show that this is neither an indie game nor a great production, but neither is it something that is right in the middle, but rather it transits in that range as it sees fit. There will be those who think it is a mediocre video game, and it is true that you have to have a certain predisposition to enjoy it, whether for what it proposes in its mechanics, for its setting, for its tone or for the legacy of those who signed it. But we wouldn't want to miss it for anything. It's a victory for gamers and the industry that Slitterhead exists.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This Asobo Studios game is a good entry in the racing genre, although some aspects, specially the audiovisual part, could have been better.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Last Remnant has inside much more than looks indicate. We have loved its great combat system of this good JRPG. You only need to have a little patience and play some hours for the game to take off.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Nail'd is arcade driving taken to the extreme. A fun game over all, which engages you tu run and jump at incredible velocities.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Close to the Sun is a great adventure, similar to a walking simulator but deeper and more complex. It does a great job with the setting and the story, although it fails to make the most of its gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the series it is based on, then it's a good option, but if you're looking for a musou you can find better options out there. It doesn't feel like a missed opportunity, but it certainly could have been better.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It does not have the soul of a Final Fantasy game, but still we had lots of fun playing it. If you take it as a spin-off, then you'll find a very enjoyable game, especially for Lightning fans.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This remake delivers a visually improved version of a classic SRPG with a complex mech-based tactical system and a mature, politically charged story, but suffers from a poor Spanish translation and a lack of meaningful gameplay innovations; while the enhanced interface and new quality-of-life options help, the game misses the chance to fully modernize or preserve the original’s raw essence.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Above and Beyond has some great moments, but also some very frustrating ones. It’s a fun experience and even with is flaws it’s a good choice if you just want a solid shooter in VR.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The core gameplay is still great, and State of Decay 2 continues to offer the absorbing survival experience of the first entry. The co-op mode, its biggest addition, is a little bit flawed and disappointing.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even though facing everyday problems in the life of a writer might seem boring, The Novelist is an engaging and unique experience, that offers something different and immersive for the players.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    As a game for Pokémon’s younger fans, it works, but everything is too simple and guided for those looking even for the smallest challenge.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    MotoGP 18 is still good, it has updated its engine and looks better than ever, but this isn’t enough. It needs more ambition and modes so it truly feels like an evolution of the series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Insomniac has delivered a beautiful game, filled with emotions and solid gameplay. It's not perfect, but it is unique.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Diluvion has really good ideas to be more than a submarine shooter, but the execution isn't that good. We recommend it if you like this type of setting.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    More puzzles and a new mode for Picross fans. It's hard to evolve the formula, but it offers more content for those who enjoyed Picross e2.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a quite special game, but not necessarily in a good way. We understand what the developers tried to achieve, but in the end it's a game that doesn't give you any help and can feel unfair. If you're ok with this and you're looking for a challenge, it can be an interesting experience.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although it's not unforgettable, This is the Police is a good journey through strategy, particularly relevant for those with little experience in the genre.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Patrician IV is a good sequel of the venerated Patrician III. Maybe it is too conservative in its general aspects, but it consistently improves every area in gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun minigame compilation with some of the most loved characters in videogames. More than fifty minigames which make an exhaustive use of all the control possibilites of the console, some of them very original. Although not all the minigames have the same quality and you will easily hate a dozen of them, it is easy to find your favorites and have a great time trying to surpass your own records. Its major flaw is the absence of a game mode that challenges us differently.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rise & Shine is a very engaging, fun and well-designed game, beautifully crafted and challenging. A title you're going to enjoy a lot if you've been playing games for a few years now.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is one of the worthier options among the titles which try to compete with WoW, and the one that has convinced us the most to date.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Battlezone is a very interesting VR game, very enjoyable even with its flaws. Maybe it's not the most-well known, but it's definitely one of the most complete.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Truberbrook has great ideas when it comes to art design, the story and the gameplay, but only the first one is well developed. It has potential to be a great franchise, but this particular title ended up being a little bit disappointing.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    We know it sounds cliche, but Scorn is not a game for everyone. It has plenty of issues, but if it clicks with you, you’ll certainly enjoy it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The execution has it flaws, but it’s an original concept, something we really appreciate. If you like roguelike adventures, make sure you try this one.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It does its job as a JRPG, thanks to its universe and battle system, but some limitations and repetitiveness prevent it from making the most of its virtues.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It still is a great choice to play with friends, no matter if they're into video games or not, but Nintendo needs to breathe some fresh air into the series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA has managed to successfully adapt the UI to the PS4 controller, and even if sometimes it isn't as intuitive as it should, it's quite accessible. The Sims experience remains, but if you can choose a version, keep in mind this one is three years behind content-wise.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It works pretty much in every aspect, except for the progression system. In any case, we rather stick to the pros than the cons, and hope for a sequel to get it fully right.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a good arcade mini game collection which reminds us of the best classic Sega, but it falls short when it comes to offering quantity of sports and modes.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Electronic Arts has proved how to make good use of a character license, offering hours of fun and a magic world to explore.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A good strategy game which fans of the first game will like, despite not evolving too much the formula of the original. Those who didn't like the first game won't like this sequel either, but it offers a much more polished gameplay, great management and strategy options, and it makes us feels inside the legend.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's nothing too original, but still fun for some short sessions. Still, we feel its free-to-play model a little bit abusive, something not everyone is going to enjoy.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tin Hearts puts too much emphasis on its story, and we think this is counterproductive, but when we’re just solving puzzles, Tin Hearts really shines.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Strania is yet another example that old formulas, if updated, can still work and be enjoyed by every gamer.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The final result is a watered down adaptation which doesn't bring anything new to the genre.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    We were expecting something different. The thing is we spend too much time doing our maths and little busting ghosts. Its free-to-play model won't allow us to play normally without playing, so keep it in mind.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is an excellent exercise of porting a graphical adventure from the PC to a portable console.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A beautiful adventure that brings back the Mega Drive classic, although it can feel a bit short for today’s standards.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bleeding Edge has a great core, but it feels like there is still a lot of work to do. Games evolve constantly now, so it’s worth keeping and eye on and, if you are a Game Pass subscriber, make sure you give it a try.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An entertaining game, that is only recommendable for young kids for its excessive simplicity. It uses Disney characters but doesn't make the most of the license, but can be very fun when four people play.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Back in the Groove is a great game if your fan of the original, very traditional and close to its gameplay. Unfortunately, this also means that we miss some things that make it more appealing in 2019.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk is back. Robomodo has made a great working upgrading the first two chapters of the Tony Hawk original saga, creating a game as entertaining as in 1999. Direct, no-brains skate, with great scenarios and some great songs, and classic and addictive gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Loads of content, great mini games and a very complete 'challenge mode'. Except for tiny issues here and there, this Super Monkey Ball is an excellent choice for those looking for a skill-demanding platformer.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This is a game with some really good ideas and sequences, but it also make too many mistakes that could’ve been avoided quite easily. Even the VR implementation feels quite rushed, although the experience is interesting overall.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We feel it has been developed as a game to spend some time with once in a while, and as such, it works pretty well. We recommend you to give it a try, since you might like what it has to offer.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    We need to take this game as a spin-off with a mobile nature. If you don't expect a full-size Halo, it's worth your time.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Someday You’ll Return has a very solid foundation, somehow weakened by unnecessary stealth sequences and some parts that are longer than they should have, That aside, it’s a great adventure, with a good story and interesting ideas that keeps you engaged throughout it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is an interesting walking simulator that finds the right balance between narrative and gameplay, although its story feels a bit forgettable.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds can be ugly and choppy at times on Switch, but you can play this massive, complex game on a handheld. It’s up to choose whether you prefer a portable or better experience, as the adventure itself is great.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Even though it's not perfect, Albedo is an interesting, fresh and original experience. If you're looking for a puzzle-based adventure, this one should be, at least, considered as an option.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Recommended if you don't have any other platform to enjoy the game on. It's a great action title, but the additions won't justify a second or third purchase if you already have this title.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Its gameplay is delicious and shows us how to make the most of a simple concept through 70 levels that last for hours.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very fresh option, which is even better taking into account there are not too many games like this in the current market. Yes, it's not perfect, but we'll find so much action, and so many spectacular battles that we'll quickly forget about those minor issues.
    • 66 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    F1 2011 for the PSVITA is an enjoyable game, which should have been more polished and include more features for players who already own another version of the game, and make the most of the new features of the console. It might not be perfect, but it is the only simulator in the PSVITA launch and a recommended buy for those looking for a realistic racing game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you like Monopoly you'll like Monopoly Streets. But it you like it, you will probably already have the table-top game at home, and would prefer to play it without watching a television. But its virtue lies in the possibility to set up specific rules, and add additional extras to a basic formula, specially in online modes.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Despite new gameplay features and the visual overhaul, it is still seems quite like the mobile version it was, and it is a pity that its good ideas don't shine as they deserve.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It does evolve the original formula, and it does deliver content enough to keep us playing for some time. The catch is that now it relies on a free-to-play model some players will find questionable.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although it doesn't have any intention to reinvent racing games, mastering all the aspects of the competitions takes some time and dedication, weeks of enjoyment steering this virtual racing cars. Recommended for beginners and for racing games fans waiting for a more purist game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a game very quiet and slow-paced, to be enjoyed with plenty of time and no hurries, savouring its story and characters. If you detest book you should avoid it, but if you love literature and videogame and doesn't matter both things to be merged in a single product, this is your game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although the game works, it has some great ideas that never reach their full potential. It's a little surprise, but with better characters and story, it could have been a huge one.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It has made progress in the social simulation, going from simple mechanics to a quite realist simulation, and it could be a pleasant surprise for players looking for a quiet game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It works as a football manager, since it is engaging and deeper than it looks, but watching the AI play gets way too boring.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Ultimately, this is one of the most surprising titles of the previous Nintendo console, and undoubtedly it will take by surprise those who didn't have the chance to enjoy it then. Unfortunately, there are some unpolished aspects, like the technical part of the game, although the worst thing we've found is the absence of the online component, which would have dramatically increased the fun in this game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are some issues that prevent it from becoming a better game, but still it delivers a good feeling that fans of the original game will enjoy.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama 3 doesn't offer anything really new in content, although it's true it has some more game options in comparison with the preview games, and a good number of new recipes, which fans series would appreciate.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ash of Gods is an interesting strategy-based RPG, but it’s a step below many of its competitors. If you’ve played them all already and you still want more, it can be a good choice.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lego Battles is a simple strategy game, not very original in its conception, although it has an important factor which can help it to succeed: the LEGO franchise.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Slender gets bigger and better. A great survival horror that only lacks some deeper gameplay mechanics, but still a game fans of the original Slender game will love.
    • 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
    An ideal game for newcomers to the genre and for all those who want to enjoy a good story, full of mysteries and intrigue. Its only flaws are the short duration of the adventure and its low difficulty.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    In general terms, Remember Me works, but it's extremely easy and the new ideas and mechanics don't offer a remarkable addition. We would love to have a sequel in which all these issues are polished and fixed because the universe Dontnod has created is full of possibilities.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Park Beyond is a complex simulator with plenty of options, as well as some original ideas.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you like rap or hip-hop, this is the game you were waiting for.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    A new episode meant for fans of the series that brings some steps forward for the multiplayer, and some steps back for the campaign. It is not the revolution the gameplay needs, but still holds lots of hours of fun.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Original, engaging and fun. It might feel a little repetitive, but still deserves a try.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s nice to see Pac-Man back with one of its platforming adventures. It’s not a masterpiece by any means, but the new visuals and improved gameplay makes it more enjoyable now.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Afro Samurai clearly is an enjoyable title, which is easy to play and can bring us a lot of fun if we manage to forget its flaws, but it doesn't prevent its relevant problems.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Top Darts may seem limited, but it is implicit to this genre: throw the darts following the different rules. It makes a good implementation of the touch controls and although it is not the most impressive game of PSVITA, it can provide for some hours of fun.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The plot failed to surprise, but the strategy and RPG mix do deliver, so fans these genres will have a good time playing it.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Even though it's not particularly original, it is fun and addictive, and a great choice if you've ever enjoyed a Lemmings game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    One of the best episodes of the season so far. It delivers some closure, some cliffhanger and tons of fun.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dexed can look simple, but it offers a challenging gameplay that can be really engaging and fun. It doesn't have much content, though, but is priced accordingly.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although it's not one of the most original titles of the year in terms of concepts, nor one of the games which stand out for its technical aspects in the console portfolio, No Gravity: The Plague of Mind is an enjoyable and entertaining game which will please shoot'em up fans.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The return of GetsuFumaDen isn’t as successful as we expected, with a game that, even though it delivers an enjoyable game, feels inferior to the big names in the genre.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Heroes over Europe is an enjoyable and entertaining title during the first hours, but in the long run it becomes increasingly repetitive and limited in its gameplay experience.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It is a nice surprise, particularly if you can get it for free with PS Plus. It delivers some fun, based on some original mechanics, and we think that, if you're a PS Plus user, it deserves a try.

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