Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,589 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:
6592 game reviews
    • 64 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Starships is a good game with some limitations that prevent it from a great experience. If you're looking for a slow-paced strategy game, this is a good choice.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Electronic Arts has proved how to make a good use of a character license, offering hours of fun and a magic world to explore.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aphelion delivers a compelling narrative and immersive atmosphere through its unique dual-protagonist system. It successfully blends high-stakes survival with cinematic platforming, yet suffers from repetitive mechanics and technical unreliability. Although the production values impress, unpolished controls and collision bugs frequently hinder the experience, preventing this ambitious sci-fi journey from reaching its full potential.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is an RPG aimed at a very particular audience, but if you're aware of its limitations, we think you will enjoy it.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Midway Studios Newcastle and Tigon Studios have created one of the most frantic games of the market, which unfortunately fails in its lack of depth and repetitiveness.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Danger Zone is a very fun arcade on a budget, something Burnout fans will enjoy. It's very limited, but it takes us closer to the promised Burnout 3 spiritual successor.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Strafe is hard, gory and full of references for those who enjoyed the classic Doom or Wolfenstein 3D. If you like how it sounds, try it.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Not a bad game, as it is exactly the same title we enjoyed twelve years ago, and it has quite an affordable price, but it lacks two things: a good adaptation of the graphics, which doesn't make use of the higher resolution of the iPhone screen, and bad controls which affect gameplay.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It has a solid concept, but it does need some improvements here and there. We had fun playing it, though, and we're already looking forward to playing a sequel with some fixes and tweaks.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We’ve been waiting for this version for a few months, and it’s disappointing to find that technically it’s not meeting the expectations. RiME is a great game, but if you can, play it on another platform.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game falls midway between what it was and what it could have been.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Even though there are some issues, there's still a good foundation that deserves a try.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a classic strategy game that can become unfair as a victim of its own class-oriented gameplay.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Its gameplay gets repetitive soon, and doesn't improve upon the original game, and the story is not as good, but it can still be enjoyable by fans of the original.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nero is an interesting adventure, but it has very important technical issues that make it feel worse than it is at its core.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The physics and driving system (that must be configured by the user to make it work) will put off many people, but those who get into the game will find a deep racing game meant to be played with friends, and it has a massive amount of things to do in game as well.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Especially fun if played with friends –or against them–, this new Ratchet & Clank doesn't seem to fully work as a whole, but at least brings us something fresh for the series.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An interesting turn in the series, but its gameplay is terribly designed in some parts, and it lacks ambition and originality as a zombie game. We will pass a lot of time shooting and killing without no additional motivation or extra, repeating the same scheme constantly. Only for hardcore fans of the Yakuza series.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It isn't perfect, but it's indeed a great closing episode for the trilogy. If you've enjoyed its previous episodes, you shouldn't miss the final one.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Super Lucky's Tale is a very enjoyable game. It's very easy for long-time fans of the genre, but if you're looking for light-hearted platforming adventure, it's a good choice.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forspoken has a good foundation, with great combat design and parkour, but the contents of this world are not as good and, consequently, struggle to keep the player engaged.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great homage to classic survival horror with strong puzzles, effective atmosphere, and creative art design, though it's held back by performance issues and technical limitations.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A hard but fun platformer that tries to add a new dimension to the genre.
    • 64 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is what Suda51 fans want. It's fresh, unique and very, very fun, even though we think it could have used some extra weeks of development to erase that feeling of being a little bit rushed, and become a better game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed Rainbow Moon, you’ll find a similar experience here. It’s more polished and not so surprising, but still good.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you like making music, you need to try this game. It’s an amazing experience in VR, and the puzzles it offers are very enjoyable as well. It might be a little bit confusing at the beginning, but just give it some time and feel the music.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Tintin is a good game, although in a very complicated time of the year. With dozens of other titles in the shelves, a movie-based game may be secondary for most gamers, and that is a shame, because this is a very interesting game, although far from perfect.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a game it still has its ups and downs, but it is the best version so far, and a good wait to keep ourselves entertained while we wait for a real sequel.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Techland has done a good job with this collection, but it's aimed at a new audience rather than at those who played the originals, since it offers very few additions to those.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    This is a good game and a better tribute. If you've ever enjoyed these actors' movies, you'll enjoy this adventure. If you want a beat 'em up, there are better options, but you can't deny this one is charming.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    We really like the concept behind Hood, but at launch it’s missing content and game modes to keep the community engaged. If they solve this, Hood might be able to unleash all its potential.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even though it's not perfect, it's better than the average shooting game. If you are ok with its shortcomings, it's actually a quite solid experience.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Necrovision is overall a good game, with some fun moments and original features, something to praise nowadays... but it does not reach to be a great game. Thus, combining the little awareness of the game in comparison with the latest larger productions, will probably make Necrovision go mostly unnoticed.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rebellion is a very interesting title, engaging, fun and full of good ideas. It obviously relies on in-app purchases and it can get a little bit demanding sometimes, but it still is worth a try.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    There were high expectations for this game, however it is inferior to the first one, shorter, more monotonous, not replayable and with a really forgetable story.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Tales of Symphonia is still a good game and it’s great that it’s available on more platforms, but also deserves a better remaster.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    InnerSpace is beautiful, relaxing and has a great art direction, but gameplay-wise it falls short.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This is a bold and interesting proposal, although very buggy. But it will surprise many for its freshness and freedom.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gameplay-wise it's better than Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India, but it's also very similar. If you like stealth-based games, this could be an interesting option.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you like space simulations and a broad universe to explore you should check this game as there is nothing like this one on Xbox 360.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're looking for the Empires experience with the visual upgrades seen in DW8, this is the right choice. If you're looking for a more traditional musou, then you have a look at Omega Force.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ubisoft has made an effort to create a great portable adaptation of its most popular series, however this hasn't been reflected in the final result.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a pretty interesting concept, with good ideas and the originality you expect from NIS, although it gets a little bit repetitive.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This episode introduces some great additions and replayability. There are not huge changes compared to the previous episodes, but fans will sure enjoy it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A second chance if you missed the original. Not the best entry in the series, but still an enjoyable game for survival horror fans.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Every month you find new indie games, better, funnier, longer and cheaper. We were very excited about the new Mickey Mouse classic adventure, but it's just an average title.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although the story is original and its combat and roleplaying gameplay is a good idea, there are things that doesn't work well. Roleplaying elements are well-made, but they are not that important, and combat lacks depth, and the enemy AI is limited. An average game that won't make history.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Layers of Fear 2 has some great moments and, sometimes, it’s a visual masterpiece. However, the story is quite weak and predictable, and the creature that chases you isn’t very well implemented. It falls behind the first one, but can be a good option for those who enjoyed the original.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    It’s great to be able to play such a classic arcade on current hardware with update graphics, but it is a very basic adaptation with many issues performance-wise, hard to justify in 2020. The experience of the original still remains, but this title deserved more.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Objectively, Obscuritas is far from being a great graphic adventure, but the setting and the mood covers many of its weaknesses to make it really enjoyable.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The games included are varied when it comes to quality, but it’s a very elaborated and carefully crafted product fans will enjoy.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Just being able to play this once cancelled, long forgotten game, it’s fantastic. This 16-bit action game created by DICE has aged, but it still brings back all the fun from a time when games were different.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The biggest selling point is being able to finally enjoy this game in the West. It is not the best title FormSoftware has ever developed, but if you know what you’re buying, it’s worth your time.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a fun game, but the lack of content and an imprecise control leaves us with mixed feelings. Still, if the team keeps working on it they can make it the great game it could be.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kao is back with with a fun game, that can’t really match the best platformers out there, but still can be a good choice.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A good arcade racing game which every console needs that arrives in a great moment, as there hasn't been a decent arcade racing game on the PSP in years.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Fable Fortunes borrows many ideas from its competitors, but it doesn't do anything better than them. The idea still works, but unless you really like the franchise, there's nothing here you won't find somewhere else.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A game with plenty of virtues that serie lovers will appreciate, and very engaging for a very long time. It has all the elements that make this series special, but the formula and visuals have aged a lot, and only hardcore fans will be interested.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you have enough patience, helping Sophie will be a pleasure for the senses, with many hours of entertainment as a reward.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This high definition resurrection of the Atari 2600 classic doesn't meet expectations.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pid
    Mixing up platforms and puzzles, Pid offers old-school difficulty and a very enjoyable experience. Definitely recommended for those who want to go back in time and make the most of a game that will bring us many hours of fun.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ReCore is a good game with many ups and downs. The lineal levels make everything work, and then it's when you really enjoy the game, but the open world feels unnecessary and it's poorly executed, and that, together with the technical issues, worsen the final experience.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It sticks to the original concept of the series, and offers an addictive experience. If you haven't played Lemmings recently and you enjoyed it once, it won't disappoint.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far from perfect in achieving true simulation, but still fun and with loads of content. Absolutely recommended for fans of racing games, since its customizable difficulty makes it accessible for everyone.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You have to have sense of humor and Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond does and helps the player have it. Its humour is well taken, and although it results limited to videogame fans, it helps us pass a good time while playing old formulas.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a good interactive thriller, with a great story and some clever design… although it doesn’t make the most of them. If you like this type of game and you’re just looking for a new alternative, you’ll enjoy it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite arriving some months later than the console version, Lost Planet 2 is still a recommended title, very enjoyable thanks to its direct gameplay and with a decent variety y game modes.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great MOBA experience very well adapted to mobile gaming. It needs more content, but so far the foundations are solid.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Blacklight Tango Down is a decent futuristic FPS which doesn't almost bring any new feature to the genre, and it arrives late for PS3.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We recommend trying its demo before buying it, since it has some ups and downs that prevent it from achieving something better. Still, Poncho is an interesting concept that works, and leaves us waiting to see what the team behind it can offer in the future.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Gameplay-wise is really solid, but not enough to hide the shortcomings of its mobile nature. If you're ok with this, it's an interesting title.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is exactly what it looks like: a relaxing fishing game. If you’re looking for an experience like that, Moonglow Bay is a good option.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chocobo GP has many good ideas and is full of potential, but it lacks ambition, which results in a game that relies too much on its franchise.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    We can conclude that, apart from some connection glitches we hope to be kept polished, Socom Confrontation is a good, exclusively multiplayer game, which runs the risk of being overlapped by other more comprehensive games.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Sleep Awake delivers a powerfully unique and experimental psychological horror narrative, crafting an intriguing universe where sleep means death and dreamscapes are impactful. However, its brilliant premise feels largely squandered by clunky, uninspired gameplay mechanics, offering few stimulating puzzles or engaging stealth segments. Despite strong artistic and sound design, the adventure ultimately suffers from underutilized potential.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Overall Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is a good title which is right in every of its aspects, although without surprising us in any of then. Everything works well, but the game doesn't achieve to engage us like other ones.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing provides a classic kart racing experience with a complete and charismatic character roster, featuring some good ideas, though not all well-executed, and visually appealing graphics, but it falls short in handling and physics consistency, struggles to convey information accurately, and while not riddled with technical flaws, it has noticeable imperfections.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a more than decent game, although maybe too expensive.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Skully is a good 3D platformer with some good ideas. It doesn’t do anything revolutionary or outstanding, but if you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll have a good time with it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fat Princess Adventures wants to offer a fun and accessible Diablo-like experience, and it delivers. If you're looking for something like this, it's worth a try.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Pang Adventures feels good at the beginning, but once the nostalgia is gone, the game falls short on content.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a unique 3D fighting game, surprisingly fun, as long as we play with friends whether it’s online or offline.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    A good title, with a charming character design and a very approachable gameplay. Although its ideas are not very original, it offers more than enough content and a cooperative mode.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Secret of Mana retains the essence of the great game it's always been, although this remake feels a little bit like a missed opportunity to take the original adventure even further.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Dead Block is a fun and fresh proposal, although a bit simple and not very lasting. Hilarious and very fun between friends, it is a good game to enjoy this Summer.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This is a good choice if you're looking for a good local multiplayer game with tons of options and content, but if not, it doesn't work that well.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Maid of Sker isn’t very original – just another first-person stealth-based horror game, but it knows how to create a terrifying atmosphere, how to tell an interesting story and how to offer a classic, Resident Evil-like stage design. If you’re not looking for a revolution, but just a good horror indie game, this is a good choice.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This is a game full of historical value, that everyone interested in the history of the genre should play. However, it hasn’t aged well at all, and some of its design choices are just not fun in 2020.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Many design flaws, confusing at some points, an unbalanced difficulty… certainly, not the game that Sonic deserves. If you're a huge fan of the hedgehog you will enjoy it, but after Colors and Generations, we were expecting something better.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We really like the concept and the gameplay, but it’s lacking content. We’re sure this will change soon, so keep an eye on it, since it has all the ingredients to end up being a must-have for Pokémon fans.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's quite short and we miss a wider variety of situations, but it is a very enjoyable VR title if you like mystery and horror. Without VR, it loses a lot of its impact.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Salary Man Escape is a strange but charming game for VR. It doesn't make the most of the technology, but it is a very good puzzle game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Order: 1886 is outstanding as a cinematic experience, with some of the best graphics we've ever seen. However it's very short, with quite simple shooting sequences, and there's no reason to replay it once finished.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a step forward for the series rather than a revolution. There are indeed some improvements, but it's probably recommended for those looking for these strategic elements included. Otherwise, you might want to keep an eye on Dynasty Warriors 8.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Neverwinter Nights is a game that holds up really well, but this port is weaker than it should. It feels like a low-effort adaptation, with way too many technical problems that shouldn’t be present almost 20 years after the original release.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's definitely a game those interested in storytelling have to try. Wheels of Aurelia has some shortcomings, but it's also a very unique and enjoyable ride.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Arizona Sunshine is interesting and enjoyable if you like the genre, but it doesn't have much content or something that makes it unique. Also, in Spanish, it has one of the strangest (ok, one of the worst) dubs ever.

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