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
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Effie is good 3D platforming adventure, although quite easy and not very charismatic. It’s a good option for less experienced players or those who really miss this type of game and have already played all the main alternatives.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This collection of several short films and a game is quite irregular, and it seems to be aimed at a very particular audience. If you are part of that particular audience then you know what you're buying. If you're not, make sure you it find out before purchasing it.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This is an interesting experiment that combines visual novel and platforming, and even if it works, it could have been so much better.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The Crow's Eye is the type of adventure with puzzles and mystery in a hunted house you already know, but at least tries to be different from the many other competitors in the genre.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    We loved the weird idea behind the game, but the gameplay doesn't go deep enough to match the original concept. Still, if you like what it has to offer, it does deliver.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The Third holds up better that you might think, but this version definitely needed a little bit more of optimization and polishing. Technical issues and bugs get in the way too often, damaging the overall experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Although the remaster adds improved graphics, English text, and smoother controls, the repetitive missions, shallow gameplay, and lack of context make it appealing mostly to existing Gundam fans rather than newcomers.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Summing up, we can say Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a pretty modest game without any new revolutionary feature, nor anything we have never seen before, but if you like the strategy genre and military tactics, you should give it an opportunity. Te game is engaging, specially for its elaborate story and the characters' charm.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It’s great to see this series back, but unfortunately it feels repetitive and uninspired after a while.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Level 22 is fun, well done and engaging, but it's hard to hide its mobile concept. Still, if you know what the game is meant to offer, it's a good choice.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Remedy's first multiplayer shooter offers a refreshing, old-school approach with no seasonal grind and entertaining co-op gameplay in short bursts, but it's held back by limited content, repetitive missions, weak solo play, and a lack of the studio's usual narrative strengths.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Front Mission: Evolved uses the undeniable charm of giant robots, and offers an interesting action experience. But as an action title fails in some important aspects, and its multiplayer doesn't have enough modes.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Front Mission: Evolved uses the undeniable charm of giant robots, and offers an interesting action experience. But as an action title fails in some important aspects, and its multiplayer doesn't have enough modes.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Monkey King is one of those games that feels straight out from the 128-bit era, which, in a way, is a good thing. However, there are some shortcomings on gameplay level that make it harder to recommend to more experienced players.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    We really enjoyed Raji on a visual level, and really like its themes and setting, but gameplay-wise it feels unoriginal and monotonous.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Without the depth of titles like KORG DS-10 or Guitar Hero, Ultimate Band is a pretty decent musical title for Nintendo DS, its main feature being the opportunity to play any instrument using the stylus.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    PC players get to play the best version so far, even though the game still is just a slice of MGS V. Now it's up to you to decide whether it's worth playing right now or if you should wait until the whole experience is released.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It's Tetris, and that's pretty much it. Unless you need to play Tetris on new consoles, there aren't too many reasons to choose this version.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Maybe we expected something more after the Wii games and thanks to the use of Kinect. Some of the minigames are great, but we feel we had already seen others. Anyway, it is a fun game with a lot of content that will be enjoyed by everyone.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    ZHEROS is a good game if you just want a beat 'em up without nothing surprising or particularly original. If you're ok with a simple concept, this will work.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Headspun tries to merge several genres in one game. On paper, the idea might have worked, but when you actually play it you see its shortcomings. However, it’s a good option if you’re looking for something experimental.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Neopets can be interesting for those fans of the franchise who want to breed in a different way their pets, or for extremely casual or low age players who are seeking a light entertainment.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Hayfever is a charming 2D adventure that can be quite challenging. We feel like it needs to iron out some issues, but overall can be fun if you’re looking for a more difficult approach to the genre.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    As a spin-off, it has some interesting ideas, but the execution is not good enough for the franchise it’s based on.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Classic Sonic is back and, whilst it does many good things, it also falls shorts in many aspects, becoming a fun game that still is too far from the classics.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This sequels focuses more on action sacrificing some strategy, but it delivers an engaging ARPG adventure. We expected more from this sequel, but it may be appealing for new players.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Quite a decent HD revision of a classic which fans of the original game will like. It keeps its main formula and adds some new features to update the gameplay to current times. However, some aspects needed more polish, as the game turns out to be repetitive and is not very replayable.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The idea behind Skyhill is interesting, but the execution fails to deliver something that really show the potential of this concept. Still, it isn't a bad game, and it'll be worth your time if you're ok with its repetitive nature.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Aside from more content and some visual upgrades, the experience remains the same. Obviously, if you haven't played it yet and you're looking forward to trying this unique game, the PS4 version is the best choice.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Kyn
    You can tell there's more love than budget behind this game, but it still works. If you're looking for an RPG where you'll do more than clicking your way through battles, it might be a good option.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A great choice if you're looking for a challenge, although, be warned, since it will definitely test your patience. If you know what you're going to face, then you won't regret it.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    There are some good ideas, but the lack of time, budget of talent has prevented them from being fully realized. Still, it's a very interesting adventure that may surprise those looking for something different.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Insurmountable is a very irregular experience, sometimes it succeeds in what it’s trying to achieve; sometimes it’s just boring. However, it’s a nice mix of genres with good ideas.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It holds some scary moments and manages to entertain, but it fails to deliver something now. If you haven't played any horror game from the Amnesia/Slender wave, it might be surprising. If you have, it feels like yet another survival horror relying on the very same gameplay.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The ambition and the lack of budget make this adventure worse than it could've been, but it's definitely a good game with great moments.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Pang Adventures feels good at the beginning, but once the nostalgia is gone, the game falls short on content.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This third entry works, but after so many years there are better options out there.
    • 58 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A predictable but satisfying game, but it doesn't bring anything new. It is not a vain attempt because it won't disappoint those looking for a high definition Budokai Tenkaichi, but it's a lost opportunity to evolve the formula making the most of this generation power.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Redeemer is a game that doesn’t do anything new, but it’s fun to play if you’re looking for something simple and straightforward.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Dead Rising Chop Till You Drop is a more than decent adaptation of the essence which made such a great game of the original Capcom title. Unfortunately, the technical part of the game is not elaborated enough, with several flaws that diminish that game experience and thus affect gameplay. Despite everything, it is an enjoyable game, provided we can forgive its flaws.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    The good ol' Carmageddon is back, but it's a technical mess. Whenever it feels like working, it delivers the Carmageddon we all now and love, but you should rather wait and hope it's all fixed before buying it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Good ideas, but not so well implemented. The concept works but it's not as motivating as it should, and with so many alternatives in the platforming/puzzle genre, you need a game as engaging as possible. Still, those attracted by its concept should give it a try.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Get ready for a lot of humor and action. We believe 3DS deserves a bigger and better, more ambitious Naruto game, but if you already know this is a humble proposal, then you will certainly enjoy this game.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    There's a solid base behind this game, but the controls are not precise enough, and the artistic side of the game is way too generic to make it more appealing. Still, the PS Vita version is the best out there, thanks to the mix of physical controls and touchscreen.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront Elite Squadron is too linear in its development, and although it offers continuous action and has a good and well told story, it is not enough to make it a cult game.
    • 66 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.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A predictable but satisfying game, but it doesn't bring anything new. It is not a vain attempt because it won't disappoint those looking for a high definition Budokai Tenkaichi, but it's a lost opportunity to evolve the formula making the most of this generation power.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a very fun and accessible title, but only for children.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    FlingSmash is a fun game which will keep us entertained, specially if we play in company or if we love to surpass our own high scores, although it won't be liked by everyone.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Little Acre is a game built on a very solid foundation, with great moments, but also very irregular, and it gets less interesting as we progress. It's not a bad game, but it does feel like a missed opportunity.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Valkyria Revolution seems like an experiment to get new fans for the main franchise, although we don't think it's going to achieve it. It isn't a bad game, but it is far from the quality of the original trilogy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you enjoy the series, if its sci-fi setting strongly appeals to you, and if you accept from the outset that you won't find a particularly polished gameplay experience here, you can certainly have a good time. This is especially true if you play it with friends, if you feel like replaying it, and if you are willing to overlook its repetitive nature. However, if you were expecting a major evolution of The Dark Pictures formula—or an installment capable of recapturing the quality of its best entries—it will likely leave you cold. Entertaining? Yes. Worth recommending (with caveats)? Also yes. But it is certainly not the leap forward we would have liked to see.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a very fun and accessible title, but only for children.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    NBA Live 16 is yet another step in the right direction for the franchise, but it rather needs to jump forward. Still, it isn't a bad game, and some may find its simplicity a reason to choose it as its basketball game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The final result is a watered down adaptation which doesn't bring anything new to the genre.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, X-Men Origins: Wolverine for the PSP is not as remarkable in its technical aspect, nor as fun as we expected, in comparison with the domestic consoles.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It is a step forward from the previous episode, but still there's a long way to go for NBA Live until they can fight again for the championship.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A nice surprise, but as a whole we feel it's not enough. You'll enjoy the game as long as it lasts, especially with friends, but we were expecting a much deeper experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ultimately, this is a good game that doesn't evolve much from last year's version, a fact which should have taken into account by players considering buying it.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A solid tribute to classic SRPGs with strategic turn-based combat and a compelling narrative for fans of the franchise, but it suffers from slow pacing, a lack of innovation, and the absence of Spanish localization.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes delivers a compelling sense of scale and atmosphere that effectively translates the series' horror to virtual reality. The first-person perspective enhances the feeling of vulnerability, yet the experience is severely hampered by its two-hour runtime. Despite its solid foundation, a lack of interactivity and replayability prevents it from reaching its full potential.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The new game by the team behind Virginia is interesting and has some great moments, even if, overall, it doesn’t have the same impact than its predecessor.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Western debut of this franchise is not the best possible, but we hope it's just the first game of many to come. At least, it's quite enjoyable with another player.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It has a good story, well-made since the beginning until the end, and both the main character and the nemesis are charming. There is no greater satisfaction for a private detective than to find who is Jack the Ripper.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Bleach the Third Phantom is a good strategic RPG title, but it doesn't offer any important new features for the genre.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    After the uniqueness El Shaddai offered, we’ve found The Lost Child quite generic. It’s entertaining and works as a dungeon crawler, but that’s pretty much it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Chamber of Time has its ups and downs. The adventure part is much better than its action part, but fans of the franchise are going to have a great time with it.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Telltale makes clear that this games is aimed at a younger audience. The thing is, it doesn't feel like it's telling a relevant story, and, unlike some other Telltale games, it ends up feeling like a game just for fans.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Just Sing is a good party game, but a bad karaoke. Depending on your priorities, it can be a good choice.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Skyshine's BEDLAM works as a roguelike, but its simplistic combat system prevents it from becoming something bigger and deeper.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Undoubtedly, it's not one of the best puzzle games in the console, not even between the physics and movement ones, but yet it is a keen and entertaining game which will amuse genre fans for a few hours. The result is good, but the scarce variety and a little attractive fight system are sensible cons, but there is a public which will have a lot of fun with it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The cliffhanger left us waiting for the last two episodes, but didn't make us forget how slow this episode was and how little our decisions mattered.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Exoprimal has a good foundation, but the lack of content and its progression system make it fall behind its competitors. It is, though, a very original experience, so hopefully it can improve over time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    On their way to create the true Burnout spiritual succesor, Three Field Entertainment delivers an evolution of the well known Crash mode. It's fun and enjoyable, but a little bit pricey for the content it offers, and the control during the driving sequences needs polishing.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It needs a long period of adaptation, since the complex controls match the complex gameplay we're facing. Crimson does have its audience, but maybe it's not wide enough for a launch title.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A fast-paced musou with roguelike elements that offers non-stop action and a solid combat system but lacks depth, variety, and polish. While fun in short bursts, its repetitive arenas, low production values, and limited content make it feel like an underdeveloped project rather than a true roguelike alternative to Hades.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There are many, many issues in PixART, but it is also accessible and deep. A good crafting game for younger players.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Its different aspects are not outstanding, but it does work pretty well as a whole, and made us have a lot of fun with a very 16bit-ish experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We've enjoyed Star Rush playing with our friends, but as a game it's quite irregular, and playing on your own still is quite boring.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you just want a survival horror and you’ve played pretty much all the big ones, Submersed can fill that void. It doesn’t do anything particularly outstanding, but it works.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Its fast-paced action, smooth performance, and powerful soundtrack deliver satisfying arcade-style shooting, but the lack of depth, limited variety, and misuse of the Painkiller name make it feel solid yet unremarkable.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is just an average action game, with more shootin than tactics, which has some positive details like the number of missions and its variety, but also negative ones like a bad AI and a too complex control system.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although the idea is good and there is a lot of content and options, the core of a fighting game isn’t here. The combat is very simple and chaotic, the roster isn’t balanced and the AI is extremely poor. Without online functionality, we can only recommend it to play with friends.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a good golf game. It plays well, has tons of content and it's fun, but it definitely is not the step forward we expected from a new generation of golfing games.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game is good and actually quite fun, but it’s very focused on the pay-to-win model, particularly if we try to be competitive.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dontnod needs to take a break and look at what made Life is Strange great. Twin Mirror is a game that feels empty, that merely tells a story that we’ve seen a thousand times.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a game it's good, but the in-app purchases are so abusive that it ends up ruining the experience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a fighting game, it simply works. It is aimed at fans of the series, and we're sure those will love it, but it's far from being the ultimate Saint Seiya game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Saw
    It's an original proposal with a very good atmosphere, but fails in making interesting the setting and the development.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Beat'em up lovers won't feel disappointed, but the rest of gamers should think twice the purchase.

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