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
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Spelunky 2 improves on everything its predecessor did to become one of the best roguelites and a new landmark in the genre.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a unique adventure that combines humor, action, platforming and music to deliver one of those games that are very rare to come across lately.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Following delivers more and better Dying Light. If you wanted more of it, there's no reason why you should try this expansion.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bionic Bay offers a satisfying blend of innovative mechanics and atmospheric design, combining challenging puzzles with varied gameplay that keeps players engaged despite some occasional frustration; its minimalist but immersive world, smooth physics, and online ghost races add depth and replayability.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nixxes has done a fantastic job bringing this fantastic game to PC, and even if there still are a few rough edges left to polish, it’s a great version for more people to enjoy Insomniac’s game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We all know the ingredients, but we've never seen a recipe like this. HEX is a great game, fun, deep and with a very promising future in the competitive scene.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is what WoW deserves in its 10th anniversary. No matter if you haven't played in a while, Warlords of Draenor is the best reason to come back. Or to keep on playing, of course.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although the absence of a multiplayer mode makes it less fun than the PS3 original, it is still a must buy for any PSP user.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Master Chief is back with 343i’s best Halo so far. Infinite delivers a fantastic campaign with solid gunplay that we have thoroughly enjoyed. Even with some flaws and the lack of co-op modes, Halo Infinite is a game you cannot miss.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Fun and constant self-challenging are key to PixelJunk, to take apparently simple ideas and take them to practice with amazing mastery. Shooter is the best example of that, you won't be able to leave the gamepad until exploring the last gap of this changing world.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This expansive JRPG offers a vast, beautifully designed world that encourages exploration, enhanced by improved graphics and new content in this edition. However, its intricate navigation and challenging progression may be daunting for some players.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Visually stunning and beautiful, full of imagination and charming details, and excellent gameplay-wise, Bayonetta is a dream come true for those who consider Devil May Cry a milestone of the past generation.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The result is excellent as ever, sspecially by the combination of the two characters' gameplay, the great level design and the weapons.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Fallout 4 makes you say goodbye to the rest of the world and immerse yourself in its universe for hours and hours. Its powerful virtues compensate for its obvious shortcomings.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PixelJunk Monster Deluxe is one of the most enjoyable games we can currently find in downloadable format, both in domestic and portable consoles.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Telltale makes an outstanding season final to wrap up one of its best series until now. Fans of Borderlands and/or Telltale shouldn't miss Tales from the Borderlands.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The first LostWinds is probably one of the most attractive and interesting games of the Wii (not only WiiWare), and Winter of Melodias completely surpasses it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It feels next-gen not because of the graphics, but because of the experience. In a few years we'll see many more games like this, and we'll have to look back at it to see where it started.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is one of the most attractive and original visual designs of the last years, and also a great game, although many will find it too easy.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DJ Hero 2 has what people want from a well made sequel, enhancing the better parts of the original, broadening what has to offers, and at the same time having its own personality while mantaining the essence of the previous game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Remasters can be great or not-so-great products. This one came up pretty well, with a solid tech upgrade, and becoming a very valuable collection. Needless to say, the trilogy remastered is a genre-defining one, and this, the best way to play it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is undeniable that Rocket League should look much better on Nintendo Switch, but this version keeps the core gameplay intact, and that’s what really matters.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Two of the best entries in this excellent series finally make it to the West, even if its missing the translation to other languages like Spanish.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A magnificient expansion that not only includes more content, but adds noteworthy new features to refresh the experience and make the game feel new and different, despite retaining the gameplay base of the original title.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    With the biggest database of football players and teams, Football Manager 2013 brings back the best of the previous episode to improve and expand it. The only thing we could complain about is the 3D graphics, which we consider should have been better, but still it leaves us with a feeling of almost perfection.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We loved it the first time and we love it again. It proves the genre can be expanded, and proves it being outstanding in every aspect.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This is a great adaptation of the series to work flawlessly on mobile devices. Obviously, it needs more content that we’re sure it will come eventually, and there are also some issues when playing with controller that we would like to see fixed.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Boxing has in Fight Night Round 4 an excellent installment, stunning, hard and conscious of its qualities, becoming the best game in its genre, hands down.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    An excellent sequel and a great adaptation. It is very conservative as a follow-up of the original despite its gameplay enhancements, but it is very enjoyable and this iOS version is a great chance to play it for an affordable price.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This year's entry is a great title, tweaking the solid foundations of the series and adding new modes to deliver an excellent game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    One of the best space shooters we've seen this year. If you're a fan of the genre it should be in your wishlist, and even if you're not it deserves a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Unicorn Overlord delivers a deeply engaging tactical RPG experience with nods to classics like Ogre Battle and Fire Emblem, boasting a vast world to explore and rewarding strategic gameplay. While the main plot may feel predictable and clichéd, the game excels in its varied battles, intricate formation system, and stunning visual and audio design, making it a must-play for tactical RPG enthusiasts.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cuphead is a game that not only has an audiovisual section with overflowing personality and unique appeal, but also a title with practically flawless gameplay and with challenging final bosses of the first order that give us some of the most intense, crazy and fun battles that we have played in recent years...It took some time, but it's been worth the wait. Cuphead is amazing from start to finish, and unless you hate shoot 'em ups, you have to play it. It's definitely one of the best games of the year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This might not be the game you were waiting for on PS4, but it delivers loads of fun. It's better than its previous episode, and if you are a PS Plus subscriber, then it's a game you cannot miss.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Killer Instinct is back with great new characters, an amazing single-player mode like no other and a solid gameplay. A must have for fans of fighting games.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like 8-bit-like games, you cannot miss this one. An outstanding action-platformer that lands on console with a brilliant version and tons of content.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Boom Blox: Bash Party is a good proposal within the puzzle genre which will be liked by every simple and addictive games follower, and also the first version fans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Raider's PC version is as good as the game itself. Lara's latest adventure is still amazing, and PC users can now enjoy it with better visuals and more control options.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo is back with the most complete entry in the franchise. A successful return that brings Diablo to the place the series deserves.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Might and Magic is an excellent proposal within the growingly good RPG portfolio of Nintendo DS.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A good amount of new additions, very few shortcomings and many hours of fun. Total War: Warhammer is a game strategy fans will enjoy no matter if they like the franchise it's based on or not.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bug Fables borrows some ideas from other games, but the execution is fantastic, making the most of them. Behind its cartoony art, lies one of the best indie RPGs of the year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vampire Survivors is this popular for a reason: its mechanics are almost perfect and even in its simplicity feels fantastic to play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven: Heroes Victory Road delivers a vast RPG football experience, boasting an engaging story and an overwhelming amount of content wrapped in high-quality anime visuals. Despite its slow story mode start and some unstimulating early gameplay, the deep customization, addictive player acquisition, and online features make it an essential for series fans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    BlazBlue is delightful for a fighting game fan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Hands down, a great adaptation of a great game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Probably a must-have for fans of the genre. Even though it doesn't make the most of Wii U's unique features, it's as good as the other console versions, and even better in some aspects.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic adaptation of a fantastic game, that plays and looks better than ever on PC.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Get into Hetfield's skin with the best Guitar Hero spin-off to date.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Yes, it's more Monster Hunter, but that is great news. Epic battles, the same old fun and lots of content make it another great episode in the series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a unique game, both for visuals, sound and gameplay, although it is a shame it hasn't been localized to more languages.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tactics Ogre is one of the great legends of SRPGs and Reborn just makes an already near-perfect game better. With its translation into Spanish, the excuses for not playing it have ended.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Builders 2 isn’t a revolution, but it is indeed a great game. Even if you’re not into Minecraft, you should give it a try, since it’s much more than it looks on the surface.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    RPG lovers shouldn't miss a great RPG title which offers a powerful story and a stunning conversational mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It brings back all the elements that made the previous episodes as great as they are, wrapped up by Star Wars. It's still as fun as always, and really recommended if you're a fan of any of the series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's not a revolutionary title, and undoubtedly it will receive new expansions which will broad its contents, but we have no doubt this is the best title in the series, a natural evolution of a game concept which has engaged millions of users through the world.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is an original a refreshing title, able to offer great entertainment and fun while exploring its environments and facing its challenges. Its use of water brings a new twist to adventure games.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Kojima’s latest work lands on PC with a fantastic adaptation that pushes even further its incredible visuals and adds some minor content, becoming the best version currently available.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is Destiny 2’s best campaign, and one of the best in the genre if played in the highest difficulty.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    We feel like this is next-gen gameplay. Titanfall proves that there's still room for innovation in shooting games, and we've had a blast playing it. It could have had next-gen visuals, though, and then it would have been the bomb.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shootings, platforming, puzzles, exploration and a great visual experience rewrite the story – and history – of Tomb Raider. This is a beautiful adventure that everyone will enjoy, except those expecting a classic Tomb Raider game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nixxes does a fantastic job again with this version, which also happens to be for a fantastic game, as we can expect from Insomniac.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fresh air for a genre that needed it. A title with old-school gameplay evolved and adapted to current times with great results. Very fun and charming, sometimes frantic and also free-to-play. If you like non-stop triger-happy action, you should try it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great mix of puzzles and adventure, beautiful and charming with a great story behind. One of the best apps of the moment, ideal for those who enjoy simplified graphic adventures.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Bloober Team successfully brings back and expands Konami’s masterpieces with new ideas while keeping its essence intact. There might be a bit too much action sometimes, but overall it’s a fantastic experience for new and old fans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This narrative adventure delivers a profoundly emotional journey through a Ghibli-inspired world and soulful storytelling. While photography mechanics provide a unique sense of purpose, the core loop eventually becomes repetitive and suffers from pacing issues. Despite these mechanical shortcomings, the symbolic narrative and breathtaking art design create an unforgettable, melancholic experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ni no Kuni hasn’t aged a bit. While PC and PS4 versions make the most of it visually, the Switch version looks fantastic. No matter what version you go for, Ni no Kuni is great.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you missed SIGN, you can't miss Revelator. One way or another, Guilty Gear Xrd is one of the best fighting games of the last few years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvell Pinball is a recommended acquisition, almost a must for genre fans, and also a great chance for newcomers to try how has this genre evolved in the high definition era.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    This is one of the most fun and polished games in the PSP, and offers what series followers are looking for. As in many cases, its only drawback is that we have already seen this formula many times, althought not so many in a portable console.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Trials HD is, hand down, one of the most solid titles of the Xbox Live Arcade platform, and one of the funniest we've played in the platform lifetime.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This is one of the best platformers ever made. We loved it when it came out on Wii U and we love it now. There aren't any relevant additions, but a game this good does deserve a second chance.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Unique, clever and original. Her Story is a game like no other, that delivers a smartly crafted gameplay and narrative, and that anyone who finds its concept interesting should play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    With its revolutionary open-world structure, connected circuits, new acrobatic gameplay, and diverse modes like Survival, Mario Kart World delivers the most ambitious and exhilarating entry in the franchise yet, though it slightly disappoints with the removal of vehicle part customization and a conservative online progression system.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Punch-Out!! is an old school game which is far from what we are used to play recently. However, definitely this is not bad news, as the game is as fun as it was then, and moreover its graphics are well updated.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a good retro game which isn't very deep, but also doesn't try to. It is a simple, yet addictive game, which challenges the user.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    A perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the best classic shoot'em ups. A game with a gameplay that hasn't aged, a great soundtrack and an extreme level of difficulty that results very rare today. Maybe its difficulty will become a hurdle for some gamers, but it is a must-have for those who consider themselves proud fans of the genre.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's a great expansion that takes a step forward from all we've seen previously. There are more situations in the campaign, a more competitive multiplayer and it's more accessible for new players. It's not perfect, but it'll keep us playing for a long while.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A fantastic metroidvania that, in terms of gameplay, does almost everything masterfully and marks the triumphant return of one of the most legendary video game sagas. It has exquisite controls, outstanding level design, incredibly rewarding platforming sections, a very fun combat system with a very varied bestiary and memorable bosses, and a generous amount of content. Its story and narrative leave something to be desired, graphically it is not very impressive and it does not escape some programming errors, but if you like the genre and missed this mythical saga, here you have a great game with which to start the year in the best possible way.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Despite having lost the surprise factor of the first game, its astounding level design and almost infinite possibilities make Dishonored 2 one of the best games of the year by its own merits.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Bayonetta 3 may have fallen a little behind the previous adventures of this charismatic witch, but even so, it has turned out to be a very complete game that, when focused on pure and simple action, gives us absolutely incredible moments thanks to a system of novel, accessible, fun and very deep combat and a staging that takes the show by the flag to leave us totally stunned with its choreography and the scale of the conflicts in which we will find ourselves submerged. And in the end, those virtues are the ones that end up prevailing in the face of the irregularities of its development and those that remain in our memory after the title credits, which leaves us with a very positive balance.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    One of the best games available on iOS, and almost on any other portable device. It vanishes the line between portable devices and portable video game systems. A beautiful and entertaining story and a rich gaming offer, together with its stunning graphics, make Horn worth it of any iDevice.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Alters delivers a compelling survival strategy game with a deep philosophical narrative about identity, enhanced by complex resource management, meaningful dialogue, and a unique mechanic centered around interacting with alternate versions of yourself, although its difficulty spikes and demanding systems can become overwhelming.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ball x Pit combines chaotic Breakout-style gameplay with roguelite decision-making, offering satisfying progression through city-building and unlocking new heroes, while its intense visual and gameplay stimuli keep players engaged, though the challenge can sometimes swing too easily between frustrating and overpowered.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It looses freedom of movement, but gains spectacle. Whether you are a fan of the original game or not, if you like first-person shooters you'll love this great game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    One of the best IPs Nintendo has done recently. It's fresh, clever and challenging and the only thing we could ask for is a "Rotblox" where we can 'rotate' the pieces!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sucker Punch refines and expands on Ghost of Tsushima with a richer story, deeper combat, and a more varied open world, delivering a visually stunning and cinematic experience full of memorable moments and emotional depth, though some camera issues and limited narrative freedom slightly hold it back.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The latest Mortal Kombat is, in our opinion, the best in the series so far. This is more ambitious than the previous ones, has a perfect roster of fighters and offers more content than any other fighting game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A extremely pleasant surprise that deserves a break from all those action games to be enjoyed. The innocence of these two brothers is one of the best downloadable games of the year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great adaptation of one of the best fighting games of its time, with the phenomenal addition of an online mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a Final Fantasy that you either love or hate, but we think it's a great game that got many things right and was ahead of its time. This remake won't change your mind, but it is a very good remaster and the perfect excuse to play a very interesting Final Fantasy you might've missed.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition is one of the most recommended buys of this summer, provided one hasn't played the classic game before.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a good adaptation of an unforgettable games for those who played it, that now gives those who didn’t another chance to discover one of the best puzzle/mystery games ever made.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Star Wars Pinball is a great game that makes a great use of a great license. However, for a system like Switch, we miss some options that make the most of its hybrid nature, like a local multiplayer mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The natural evolution of the series becomes a great choice for those looking for puzzles on their iDevices.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Arc Raiders successfully blends intense extraction shooter mechanics with a more accessible and colorful approach, delivering thrilling tension around extraction points while offering smooth shooting and RPG-like progression. Although some weapon balancing issues and long-term scalability concerns remain, the game shines with its audiovisual quality, satisfying gameplay, and strong potential for multiplayer fun.

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