Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,614 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 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Lowest review score: 10 Make it indie!
Score distribution:
6617 game reviews
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good game overall, but with some flaws: a somewhat confusing story and some repetitive moments in gameplay, extending too much some stages. A good option both for younger people and more mature gamers who want a challenge.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It begins with an attractive idea, being the Anti-Christ embodied in a little kid, but the gameplay gets boring and Lucius doesn't offer a satisfying experience.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    This collection of VR experiences is good, but quite short and not particularly extensive when it comes to content. It's a good example of what VR can offer, but it feels more like a game that should've been included with every headset.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed the original, this is a great way to expand it, even though is an standalone game. However, we would like to see a bigger evolution of the visuals and the gameplay for the next game of the series.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Those Who Remain does a great job with its art style, but that’s about it. Yes, it will keep you entertained for a few hours, but it’s very unoriginal and the performance on Xbox One X is atrocious, at least at launch.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding is a decent games but it lacks something. Its unprecise control makes tricks less enjoyable than they should, and we miss some more variety in its challenges.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A beautiful experience, but quite simple when it comes to gameplay. We appreciate it tries to deliver something different, which it does, but as a game it doesn't work that wall.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Last of Us is a masterpiece, but this PC adaptation is not good enough.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Players expecting a Pokémon gauntlet will be disappointed. Players expecting a good Pokémon game will also be disappointed.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Moving from mobile to PC has allowed this game to make some improvements we really appreciate. Still, you can tell that some of its features, like the unlocking system, is based off a free-to-play model, and that doesn't feel that well. One way or another, it delivers a good experience.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This classic franchise is back with good ideas and a poor execution. If you are a hardcore fan of the series or you’re planning on playing with friends, have a look at it. If not, better look elsewhere.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    We really like the core of Anthem, but not in this state. There are not only plenty of bugs and issues, but also many design flaws and progression issues. We haven’t lost hope, and we really hope BioWare and EA can make Anthem the game it deserves to be.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The concept and setting seem to be in the right direction, even though as a game it is quite hard to understand, and consequently, feels hard to enjoy.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Time Crisis: Razing Storm is one of those videogames you can enjoy a pair of days with friends, but it lacks some more depth.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A decent game, with variety of modes, but not that well put together. It offers some challenge in the submarine mode, but not enough content to be replayable.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a good port of the original game, but the game itself hasn’t aged very well. It has some good ideas, but we find Much’s Odyssey to be the least interesting entry in the series.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Some aspects do work, some other have some room for improvement. Still, it has a lot of content and will be satisfying for many players.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that are becoming rare to find. It has a great amount of positive qualities, but there are also quite important issues that prevent it from being something better.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Definitely not for everyone. Unlike the original title, this one is not for the general public, but for those who just want to relive the experiences from past games. Stuck in the same old mechanics, Way of the Samurai 4 won't give you what you expect from a game released this year.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Good ideas that fail to materialize. That's the summary of this title, that ends up being simple and repetitive. It has some positive things, but it won't keep us playing for too long.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    This is a good action-adventure game, but it lacks some more polish in its game system, a better narrative and some more visual impact.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Completely unrelated to Silent Hill and horror, an acceptable dungeon crawler with many hours of combat ahead. Recommended for those who want a game to play online, since its multiplayer is the key to make the most of it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    This game actually doesn't have any flaw too negative, but neither anything remarkable.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is very disappointing. It's main additions are rather annoying, and the lack of content is undeniable. Still, it still fun when played with friends.
    • 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
    • 55 Critic Score
    World Seeker is a missed opportunity to make a game that lives up to the franchise it is based on. The story and the fan service are good, but gameplay-wise it falls very short.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All Points Bulletin has some good things and some flaws. It is a truly good idea, and the way it has been made is satisfying, but there is still plenty of work ahead to improve it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed the NeoGeo classic WindJammers back in the day, DiscStorm delivers kind of the same experience. If you still play with friends in the same room, can be a pretty interesting option.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Nightmare Boy offers a good tribute to old-school games, with lots of action and a metroidvania design. It's not a big budget game, but you'll have fun with it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Edge of Time should have been a far better game than it actually is. It has a great story and presentation, but its gameplay lacks polish and has quite a few flaws in its design.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Puzzle elements are not remarkable enough, and the game is more a challenge of ability than of intelligence.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's no longer surprising, but it's a step forward improving the original concept, making it open world and widening the possibilities.
    • 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
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a simple game, but still engaging and fun. With good graphics and better control, fans of the movie should give this title a try.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This isometric survival horror title impresses with its striking comic-book aesthetic and 1980s atmosphere, although it ultimately falters in execution. Despite having veterans from the Bloober Team involved, the project suffers from technical inconsistencies and a lack of polish (no pun intended). The core crafting and stealth mechanics show promise, yet the final product feels unrefined and frustratingly clunky.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    This game actually doesn't have any flaw too negative, but neither anything remarkable.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Matchpoint has a solid foundation gameplay-wise… but that’s it. It probably needs another year in development to become what we could consider a final product.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite its punk charm, clever ideas, and quirky narrative tone, Hotel Barcelona suffers from weak combat design, repetitive structure, poor performance, and clunky controls that undermine its creative potential and make it enjoyable mainly for fans of Swery, Suda51, or 80s horror references.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It looks good and holds some interesting ideas, but the control and the repetitive puzzle system have a negative impact on the overall experience. If you’re looking for a puzzle game, though, this may work.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Dread Nautical is quite interesting, combining survival and turn-based strategy with a horror setting. It might feel a little bit overwhelming some times, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll have a lot of fun with it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This title doesn’t really do anything new or particularly well, but it’s enjoyable, and it can be a good options for newcomers to the platforming genre.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The core experience of this game is beautiful, but it becomes frustrating because of the control system. If you can get over these issues, you might find a surprising adventure.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Every series follower will be pleased with the results, an update of the same proposal of PlayStation 2. Unfortunately, newcomers won't get much satisfaction, and will probably give up the game before finishing it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is an action adventure that fans of the genre will probably enjoy, but apart from this, it fails to do anything outstanding.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Technically this is one noteworthy game, and it has a lot of customizing options for our troops, but the rest of the elements are not equally achieved.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    We wouldn't call this a 'horror game', rather an adventure but scary one. It's quite repetitive, but if you enjoy exploring an old manor under a creepy atmosphere, then it will satisfy you.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Surrealism and graphic adventures are a complicated match, but Memoranda is interesting and has some really cool moments. It's also a nice tribute to Murakami's work.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Tennis World Tour 2 is a small step forward for the series, even if it also introduces some questionable decisions. Enjoyable, but still far from the best tennis games.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good game overall, but with some flaws: a somewhat confusing story and some repetitive moments in gameplay, extending too much some stages. A good option both for younger people and more mature gamers who want a challenge.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a traditional first person adventure with too many clichés, but very enjoyable thanks to its environmental narrative.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is one of those titles which catch a franchise and edulcorate it. It is far from being a perfect game, because it have several errors in the control and ultimately is too easy.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Church in the Darkness is a game with a great concept, but its execution isn’t flawless and ends up feeling repetitive. It isn’t a bad game, although we’re a little bit disappointed because it feels like it could’ve been much more.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is possibly the first game in the series that tries to renew a formula untouched for years. It offers advancements both technical and narrative, and although gameplay-wise it is still stagnated, it works.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you love Warhammer and/or you want to have fun killing with friends, you're going to forgive many of the issues of Space Hulk. If not, it will end up being repetitive and a little bit dull.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It doesn't become the ultimate Dragon Ball game we have been expecting for years, although it brings something new and different which adds freshness to the series. Unfortunately, its great graphics cannot hide a system too simple and repetitive.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is one of those titles which catch a franchise and edulcorate it. It is far from being a perfect game, because it have several errors in the control and ultimately is too easy.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Q-Games delivers a visually striking and philosophically rich third-person adventure where shooting builds instead of destroys, offering an existential narrative full of intriguing ideas, but repetitive mechanics, uneven pacing, and inconsistent rewards make the experience feel tedious despite its originality and thoughtful concept.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good racing game that makes the most of the Disney movie to attract younger players. A good game, quite polished and with fun races.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Probably any Marvel fan will enjoy the experience, even though sooner or later we will need to consider the in-game purchases.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sword of the Necromancer is not a bad game, by any means, but fails to do anything surprising or particularly well in a oversaturated roguelike market.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a good way to see what the console is capable of, but it's too expensive for the amount of content or the hours of fun it offers. Actually, it would've been an amazing addition for free with the console, since it feels more like a tech demo than a proper, almost full-price game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Taking into account this is not a very long title, the result is a game which could have been much better, providing the good idea it comes from, but because of its simplicity and scarce durability, it falls far from what we expected.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Scrap Garden is one of those games with a great idea hidden behind a weak execution. It feels like a game out of time, both when it comes to the good and the bad things about it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Reynatis fits the profile of an RPG that Furyu and other developers have found as a niche: stories with anime influences, some curious points in the gameplay –the combat has its spark- and an approach that, for better or worse, takes us back to the role-playing game designed two decades ago. It is not necessarily a negative thing, after all there are plenty of RPGs from that era that are more fun than today's blockbusters, but the irregular execution is a problem that ends up subtracting many from the evaluation. It is not Furyu's best game, and it is certainly far from that Versus XIII that many of us imagined in 2006.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although it reminds us of Persona, it has its own personality and executes well its own ideas. A lot of content, a good story and many hours of adventure make it a very solid choice.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    It does have some good ideas, but an execution with some room for improvement and the lack of charisma leaves us with an irregular experience.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Surprisingly fun, this Army of Two is likely to go unnoticed because of all the games launched these weeks. However, it delivers what it promises: loads of fun.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guardian Cross mixes up Japanese RPG elements with western card games and sets it in a Sqaure-Enix-like world. Being free-to-play might be a problem for many players, but we believe it's special and it's worth a try.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Technically isn't too impressive, but gameplay-wise is enjoyable, and its free-to-play model is balanced and fair. If you like action games with mechas, give it a try.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Forget any connections with other games you might have made. The Girl and the Robot is a humble adventure, charming and enjoyable, but its budget prevents it from becoming something more memorable.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This title is a very interesting boss rush with some really good ideas, but it failed to get the most important thing right: its gameplay. It's a shame that it came short gameplay-wise, since the concept was fantastic.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    King of Fighters XII proposes to be a new start for the series, and it manages to do it half and half. The graphical change is positive, but it stalls midway, and the price to pay has been losing characters, scenarios and music.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're going to play with some friends, it can be moderately fun. If you're going to play alone, then there are many other options out there to choose from.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Battle Royale is an interesting spin-off, and it's meant to be played with friends. The online community doesn't seem too active at the moment, so we can only recommend it if you have people to play it with.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Datura will satisfy those gamers eager and open to new experiences. It is a strange, twisted game, but also a very original one, although only recommended for those wanting to experience something really different that won't necessarily satisfy them.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The idea is original and the base is interesting, but at the end of the day it all feels empty and feels like a wasted opportunity. With better mechanics, it could have been a way better game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It doesn't offer anything new when played solo, apart from the beautiful graphics, but it improves a lot when played cooperatively.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It doesn't change its gameplay style towards something more deep and balanced and, ultimately, it does not add really new features. But Dragon Ball fans will enjoy it a lot, and also those who like the series and have not tried a Dragon Ball game for some time.
    • Vandal
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sonic returns with an adventure full of good intentions, but poorly executed. The control and level design are the main issues to tackle, but if you're a hardcore fan Sonic, you'll probably enjoy the game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a good fun, except for those who look for something that feels like the first episode in the series. It's less RPG and more action, but if you're OK with that, it deserves a try.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Little Dragons Cafe is a game targeted at a younger audience, and we think it succeeds in delivering a good experience for them. More experienced players won't find them that enjoyable, but we think it's entertaining anyway.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is possibly the first game in the series that tries to renew a formula untouched for years. It offers advancements both technical and narrative, and although gameplay-wise it is still stagnated, it works.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The original game worked, so we don't know why Disney has moved to the free-to-play model. Even worse, it's a very, very restrictive model, which makes the game hardly enjoyable without spending a certain amount of money.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It's not a bad game, but there's nothing new here or worth highlighting. There are some good ideas, but it's probably recommended for those who want to take a break from the 'big' shooters.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    This is a very original title, not only when it comes to its story but also its gameplay. This is something we really appreciate, but it doesn't manage to rise above its rival. We're sure many people will love it, but it'll drive crazy that audience that looks for fast, easy titles.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A game with good ideas and a great cooperative experience, although it is not that polished and has some minor flaws in control and design. A mediocre title when played solo, but great when played with a friend.

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