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
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We enjoyed this game as much as we enjoyed the original, but as a remaster it isn't that good, and Sony should've, at least, included more content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Haunted Island is a very charming adventure. Leaving its short length aside, it’s an interesting option for those who want an easygoing take on the genre.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is an unlikely sequel that inherits all the good things about the first one, like a great story and a charismatic protagonist, but also repeats the same mistakes, even making them worse sometimes, becoming very tedious at times.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ashborne Games and THQ Nordic offer a combination of adventure, survival and real-time strategy games set in the aftermath of World War I, where you must guide a group of soldiers across Siberia in a train. The game features a compelling narrative, a challenging management system, and a stealth-oriented gameplay, but suffers from a cluttered interface, a slow start, and some balance and AI issues.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a pretty good experience for fans of the series, but it lasts an hour and a half, and it feels pretty expensive. If you just want to be part of this world and you don't mind the adventure doesn't last long, then this is your game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We've enjoyed the journey, but not so much the destination. The final sequences seem a little rushed, but even with some issues, it's worth checking out.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    InnerSpace is beautiful, relaxing and has a great art direction, but gameplay-wise it falls short.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The idea is good, but because of its lack of content and its repetitive nature, the novelty wears off quite soon.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Code Vein is disappointing take on the Souls genre, with many design flaws but an enjoyable core. There are many contenders in the Souls battle, and this isn’t one of the strongest.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Maybe it won't be remembered as the best minigame compilation for Kinect, but it achieves to be an experience of familiarization -and training- with the new motion sensing technology.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Nexus brings key elements of Assassin's Creed to a structured virtual reality adventure featuring Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor, offering visually surprising experiences on the Quest platform, yet hindered by control imprecision, particularly in parkour and combat, with a storyline serving as a pretext for revisiting historical periods in the saga, and a wealth of mechanics but lacking depth.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's hard to deny there are some issues, but still we feel there's a lot of effort put into it, and we would be happy to see new episodes following this path.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    CreaVures was an interesting, although imperfect game in PC and in this iOS version loses some of the quality in control and results in a mediocre game. It is not a bad one, and indeed its graphics are outstanding, but overall it feels like a failed adaptation.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A nice selection of classic games with a good customization options for each title, but there are some key titles missing, as well as those documents or that extra information you would expect from a "museum".
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The core of the gameplay is pretty good, but it gets repetitive and the in-app purchases, although not mandatory, end up showing up.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Amikrog is a pretty good adventure, beautifully animated, but very short and shows a blatant lack of testing.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It feels like the movie… it’s accessible and sometimes fun, but it hardly surprises someone anymore. It lacks challenge and structure, but it offers quite a lot of content and some great moments.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It works well and it's a good film-based game, however it doesn't add anything original to the genre.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    V-Rally is back with a quite simplistic arcade racing game, with a fair amount of content, but also with a very basic gameplay. It does a split-screen multiplayer, which can be great for some players.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a simple and fun game, without any kind of complications. Sometimes it feels a little bit rushed, but it should satisfy the audience it is aimed at.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    AC III hasn’t aged very well, and this remasters improves some things but ruins some others. It’s a great addition if you own AC Odyssey’s season pass, but there aren't many reasons to go back to it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A decent proposal that follows the path of the series, but although it is supposed to be free, actually it is a very limited version with a lot of DLC to unlock after paying for it. Nonetheless, the game is still a good one, although a bit far from what we've come to expect from Katamari.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This cinematic platformer offers a charming protagonist and flashes of visual beauty, yet it collapses under rigid stealth and frustrating trial-and-error design. Although the platforming feels natural, the repetitive industrial environments and clunky pacing hinder the experience. It ultimately delivers a mediocre adventure that struggles to distinguish itself within a crowded genre.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As it is usual with movie adaptations, Clash of the Titans is just a decent game, a bit repetitive and without anything remarkable within the multiple games of the genre we have seen in the last months.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ghost Mania is a puzle game, a crowded genre in WiiWare, which has something to offer, thanks to its gameplay peculiarities. These can make Ghost Mania become an addictive game or a boring one, depending on the user taste.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Camouflaj has done an incredible job making you feel like Iron Man, but unfortunately there are many obstacles between you and that feeling. The core gameplay is fantastic, but we’re going to spend a long, long time just watching other characters talk or stuck in loading times, constantly breaking the immersion.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rocksteady has done a good job making us feel like Batman. As an experience it is quite good, but it's really pricey for the content it offers.
    • 62 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.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although the budget is clearly limited, this is a game that puts the franchise to a good use. It's not outstanding, but it is enjoyable.
    • 61 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It works as a simple, casual game, but we feel it's a missed opportunity to make something unique and more enjoyable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game might result interesting for those who have enjoyed the previous Record of Agarest War. There are some minimal improvements and the combats are still fun. Some players will love its retro aesthetics and that special japanese flavour, but those who don't should flee from the game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The core tower defense mechanics remain as fun and satisfying as ever, allowing for creative trap combinations and cooperative play with up to four players. However, the roguelite elements feel forced, leading to repetitive gameplay, frustrating difficulty scaling, and a lack of long-term incentives.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Still far from the classic games starring Rockman, but it's fun and manages to bring back the memories of those titles. The addition of Street Fighter characters and, above all, the mere fact of it being free make it worth a try.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As it is usual with movie adaptations, Clash of the Titans is just a decent game, a bit repetitive and without anything remarkable within the multiple games of the genre we have seen in the last months.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Obey Me has its shortcomings, but it’s quite enjoyable. Although there are better brawlers out there, if you’re looking for one with local coop, this can be a good option.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The ideas behind this title are good, but the execution is irregular. Still, the gameplay is fun and works, so fans of the genre should consider it an option.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is not a bad game within its genre. On the contrary: despite its age and some aspect with are obsolete in comparison with more recent RPG titles, the game is still enjoyable as much as when its original installment came out ten years ago.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Without Oculus Rift it would be just another adventure, but Insomniac has done a great job making something that is worth your time if you own a VR headset.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    One of the greatest promises for iOS becomes a repetitive game, where only its control and visual are worth highlighting.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We hope that, in a hypothetical sequel, intelligent and well-designed levels will be the norm and not the exception, since we like everything before us, but the execution is not up to par. We don't believe that a game of these genres should necessarily be challenging, but it should be stimulating, and, unfortunately, SCHiM remains a pretty uninspired journey.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura 2 is better than its predecessor in some aspects, but worse in others. In the end, we didn't enjoy this adventure as much as the original one, but if you enjoyed Senran Kagura Burst, we're sure you'll like this one too.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 delivers what it aims to: offer fun for everyone, regardless their age. If you can buy the home console of PC version there are not many reasons to recommend this version, as it lacks the multiplayer elements.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This fighting game is ideal for fans of the franchise that just want to have a good time, without being too technical or competitive. It has some good ideas, but not much depth.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We've got mixed feelings. The adventure is indeed interesting, but it's also quite simple and easy and there are some control-related issues we would like to see fixed. Anyway, if you like what it has to offer, it's worth a try.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A sword combat game which is unbalanced in many aspects. Its difficulty curve is strange, being very easy until its difficulty suddenly leaps. Those who love the genre will like it, but the rest should consider more options.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game will satisfy those eager for aerial simulation, but will result in a little approachable game for the rest of players, if not just plain boring. It is a good simulator, very demanding and with plenty of content to enjoy for hours. However, its poor narrative and lackluster optimization let mixed sensations.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a very different game compared to Dofus, as action and combat are prominent here and RPG elements are the least. Those who are looking for an adventure game should consider more options before buying it, although it shines visually.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A sword combat game which is unbalanced in many aspects. Its difficulty curve is strange, being very easy until its difficulty suddenly leaps. Those who love the genre will like it, but the rest should consider more options.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Halo series changes its usual gameplay into a correct title focused on mobile gaming, with little to highlight and little to complain about.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although interesting and addictive, Tribes of Midgar tries to do more than it can, making itself look flawed against its competition.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you've never tried before it's a good opportunity. It offers a lot of content that will keeps up playing for a long while. Might be hard to play on a standard 3DS because of the precision needed, but it's always better than playing it on paper. A good choice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good game despite its flaws. We think its release has been hurried up and two more months of development would have benefited the result greatly. Good storytelling and content, but too many flaws on the technical side of things.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While is nice to see this forgotten genre back, the controls don’t do it justice, and in this particular case they are integral to the experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even though it's a good concept, the execution has its ups and downs, and feels like a game that could have ended up being a better experience.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rabbids 3D won't satisfy those veteran players looking for a classic platform game, as it doesn't bring anything especially new, but it will please younger players looking for an approachable title with long durability.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It is obviously far from some of the best beat ‘em ups out there, but it is a solid take on the genre we recommend if you feel like playing something old school.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Apart from the visual step forward, the game feels like we're playing a slightly upgraded version of the Wii one, with a forgotten GamePad that should have been the reason to buy this one.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a interesting management game particularly for Jurassic Park fans, but it’s very simple and limited.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a pretty decent RPG, even though its pieces don't really fit together. Still, it's a good experience if you know what you're buying.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although it is not one of the best in its genre and doesn't bring anything new, it is a good game to pump adrenaline. A solid adventure with a noteworthy visual design that although is quite limited in game modes will be liked by genre fans.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Magnacarta 2 has ups and downs through all the game, and those tarnish the result of a promising game which doesn't fulfill its potential.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Detail is a good adventure, ideal for those who enjoy mature stories and noire style. It doesn't use all its potential, but it is definitely very enjoyable.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game offers fun without complications, and it may be fun for quick games of twenty minutes, but it lacks in extra modes and doesn't have an online component.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Until the multiplayer mode arrives, this game feels like a visual modification of some other similar apps. It holds several hours of fun, but so far that's pretty much it.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Everything works quite well, except for one of the most important parts: the control. It's a shame such a good concept hasn't had a better execution, because with a better control it would've been a much better experience.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    RIOT is not a bad game, but let’s put it this way: the best part of it is that it’s based on real events. We really enjoyed the concept, but we found the gameplay lacking.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Onirike is a good old-school 3D platformer with some good moments, although it fails to make the most of its core design.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Being an artisan in Portia is great and there are many activities to do, but it slow pacing and the 3D visuals can become a double-edge sword.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Trillion: God of Destruction is an experimental RPG, so it gets a few things right but misses a few others. Still, if you connect to the characters, it's a good adventure that feels original within the genre.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you love the series this game will disappoint you, but you will enjoy it nonetheless. A decent sword and action game, but doesn't live up to its predecessors.
    • 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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A very interesting concept with a irregular execution. Lost in Harmony has some interesting features, but its control and reiterative nature makes it less special than it should be.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good game that offers an original action proposal, making a very interesting use of the sonar. However it lacks some more content, like more options, game modes and variety.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it includes some welcome additions like widescreen support and improved analog controls for the 3D entries, this compilation feels incomplete due to the absence of several versions, lack of translations, and questionable choices like removing original save systems; still, it offers a decent way to revisit or discover this quirky platforming trilogy if you manage your expectations.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A compilation only recommendable for the series hardcore fans or for really nostalgic gamers.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Free, without relying too much on purchasing in-game items and entertaining –but not addictive. This is the worst thing about it, since after a few hours the game gets boring, which we think will cause that essentially no one will pay for in-game content.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The genre combination works, but ultimately won't be liked by everyone for the mixing of elements.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A compilation only recommendable for the series hardcore fans or for really nostalgic gamers.
    • 62 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Puzzle elements are not remarkable enough, and the game is more a challenge of ability than of intelligence.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Saints Row IV is a fun game that hasn’t aged very well, and this version has some rough edges and issues that make it harder to recommend. There’s a lot of fun to be had here, but keep in mind you’ll have to face some technical issues and obsolete gameplay features.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We enjoyed pretty much everything about this game, but it's very easy and short, so it feels like a cheaper, mobile experience. Still, if you're aware of its flaws, it won't disappoint you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Noahmund has good ideas and the team has put a lot of love and care in it, but there are many shortcomings that prevent it from being something much better.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Alicization Lycoris tries to evolve the series, and sometimes succeeds, but its technical issues make the battles, one of its main pillars, hard to enjoy.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Skelattack is an enjoyable game, but it doesn’t do anything particularly well. It feels like one of the first indie games that came out on XBLA, so if you’re after that simplistic but satisfying experience, make sure you check it out.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a very limited title that can’t hide its mobile origins. The lack of similar titles on Switch leave Gear.Club Unlimited as an acceptable options for racing fans, though.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We said at the beginning that Dustborn is a bold game, and we reiterate it, but I wish Red Thread, Quantic Dream or whoever else we have to point out had been as brave in allowing a few extra months of development.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is actually a very enjoyable game, particularly when played in coop, but it feels quite simple and easy. A deeper gameplay and a more challenging difficulty would have made it a much better experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Shadow Gangs is a great game for Shinobi fans, although not so interesting if you’re not. It’s incredibly similar to Sega’s game, so it can be a good alternative if you miss those 80-90’s action games.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding is a very unique skateboarding game, with an arcade style which is much more about platforming than about sport. Skateboarding fans will have mixed feellings. But its light story, accesible control and fantasy make it an interesting option for those who know well what to expect from this title.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It is clear than its development process hasn't been smooth. There's a lot of potential behind and, even though its issues are noticeable, if you're looking for an urban FarCry, Homefront can be interesting.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a very fun and accessible title, but only for children.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding is a very unique skateboarding game, with an arcade style which is much more about platforming than about sport. Skateboarding fans will have mixed feellings. But its light story, accesible control and fantasy make it an interesting option for those who know well what to expect from this title.
    • 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.

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