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
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great game that will keep players in front of the screen for hours, specially the most dedicated and competitive one. It has not evolved too much from its predecessor, but it was hard to do so without ruining its essence.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We love the amount of freedom we can find here. We can either play it as an RPG or as a life simulator, or anywhere in between. A great experience full of surprises.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We miss some kind of multiplayer, co-op mode, but apart from that there are no big issues we can complain about. It keeps evolving, and it's as good, addictive and fun as we remember it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Spy Mouse is, above all, a fast and direct game that is as good as we come to expect from Firemint. It is enjoyable, and its imaginative levels pushes us to keep playing to the end. Once all the levels have been surpassed, the game engages you to play them again to earn all the medals, and there is were Spy Mouse excels.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It brings not only more content, but also a very interesting twist to the gameplay. It's such a step forward that it could have been called Company of Heroes 3.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best roguelikes ever made lands now on new consoles with all its good qualities and even small improvements.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best episodes Telltale has ever created. If you like GoT, make sure you don't miss this game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is Quantic Dream’s best game so far. A fantastic adventure that blurs the line between cinema and video games.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yes, the amount of content isn't huge now, but knowing that there's much more incoming, there aren't too many flaws in Overwatch. Fun, deep, well-designed and full of possibilities, it's one of those games you have to, at least, try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's one of the best game of the series, ideal for any mobile/touch device, that plays well and holds many hours of fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Extremely addictive and fun, this is one of the best indie games you can find these days. If you're looking for plain fun, this is one of the best choices.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rocksmith transforms the boring process of learning how to play guitar in a fun, engaging and useful game. If you already know how to play guitar, you can always polish your technique and hear new songs.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Davey Wreden’s new game subverts farming sim expectations, offering a meditative experience that encourages players to slow down, embrace boredom, and reflect. With charming characters, an engaging yet simple tea-making system, and a stunning soundtrack, Wanderstop delivers a thematically cohesive experience, despite some UI imprecisions and occasional technical quirks.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a great graphic adventure from every perspective: storytelling, plot, gameplay… If you love the genre and/or science fiction, The Silent Age is a very recommended option.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Burnout Paradise is a fantastic racing game that no devotee of the genre should let escape him. It has taken a year to arrive, but it delivers the most complete edition of the game, with a graphic engine excellently adapted to PC, and with a user community ready to squeeze the most of this Criterion work.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel Cosmic Invasion delivers a fantastic beat 'em up experience, brimming with undeniable charm for Marvel fans and genre enthusiasts. Its fluid, satisfying combat and diverse character roster shine, especially within the engaging Arcade mode. However, simplistic boss encounters and a shallow scoring system slightly diminish an otherwise essential and highly replayable brawler.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It is not a perfect game and we don't think it will become a classic, but if you enjoy this sort of games, Frobisher Says! will offer you plenty of hours of fun while you are discovering what PSVITA is capable of. A game worth a chance.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that make us wonder where's the line between console and mobile gaming. A great game whose first episode left us waiting for more.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    You might not enjoy its concept, but if you do, then you'll find a big game with a lot of possibilities. We hope Activision will keep on improving the series, but so far it's going the right way.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DJ Hero 2 has what people want from a well made sequel, enhancing the better parts of the original, broadening what has to offers, and at the same time having its own personality while mantaining the essence of the previous game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Easily, one of the best games we've played this year on 3DS. Addictive, fun and with a lot of content, it's a must-have for music/rhythm game fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is simply a port, that loses its multiplayer in the process, but still allows us to play this timeless game on more platforms.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DJ Hero 2 has what people want from a well made sequel, enhancing the better parts of the original, broadening what has to offers, and at the same time having its own personality while mantaining the essence of the previous game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Day of the Tentacle is a master piece of the graphic adventures, and this remaster delivers everything we can expect from it. If you haven't played it, now it's the best time to do it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yet again the best game to make the most of Kinect, and an example of how to make a charming game for everyone.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DJ Hero 2 has what people want from a well made sequel, enhancing the better parts of the original, broadening what has to offers, and at the same time having its own personality while mantaining the essence of the previous game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Episode 2 - Starved for Help is a very satisfying game and its only flaws are technical. It keeps the same gameplay than the first game, but Telltalte has managed to give the script a twist for it to feel different and surprise us again. Three hours of pure fun, a must have for comic fans.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It does not have real innovations, but is excellent as an ultimate version of Street Fighter IV.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shootings, platforming, puzzles, exploration and a great visual experience rewrite the story – and history – of Tomb Raider. This is a beautiful adventure that everyone will enjoy, except those expecting a classic Tomb Raider game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Not just in the fighting genre, this is one of the best games on Nntendo DS, and this is saying a lot if we consider the huge portfolio of the console. We hope the other two Bleach installments currently on the way for Nintendo DS arrive Europe in this way: perfectly translated to Spanish and keeping is fun online mode.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a great platforming game which would have turned it the best in years, had it included a difficulty selector.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's one of those game hard to label, unexpected and unique, that won't be considered an actual game by many. It's a game like Her Story, that plays with storytelling and that's able to surprise you in ways you didn't expect.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best launches of the year. It is ambitious in its presentation, the script immerses us in the life of a gangster from the very beginning, and the missions are hardly repetitive: there is always an unexpected twist or a new situation which tests our abilities.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best launches of the year. It is ambitious in its presentation, the script immerses us in the life of a gangster from the very beginning, and the missions are hardly repetitive: there is always an unexpected twist or a new situation which tests our abilities.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like old-school RPG and for some reason you missed it on PC, don't miss it again. With this game, Obsidian proves once again why they are the masters of narrative and classic RPGs.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FighterZ is an incredible game, and this version is as good as the others. It’s a shame the Joy-Con is not great for this type of game, because other than that, being able to play FighterZ anywhere is like a dream come true.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best launches of the year. It is ambitious in its presentation, the script immerses us in the life of a gangster from the very beginning, and the missions are hardly repetitive: there is always an unexpected twist or a new situation which tests our abilities.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The latest Mortal Kombat is, in our opinion, the best in the series so far. This is more ambitious than the previous ones, has a perfect roster of fighters and offers more content than any other fighting game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Simogo, a small Swedish studio known for innovation, follows up on their success with Sayonara Wild Hearts with Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, a captivating puzzle adventure set in a mysterious hotel. Despite occasional frustrating puzzles and cumbersome interface, its artistic brilliance and complex, varied challenges make it a standout in the puzzle genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PES is back with the best episode of the HD era. It's still one step behind FIFA when we talk about technical aspects, but it brings back that little 'something' we loved on PS2 that made it special. The new additions to the control system and the detail put into every match to make them different are some of the key elements we feel are worth mentioning. PES 2013 is finally able to fight the supremacy FIFA has this generation.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far Cry is back with yet another great adventure. Far Cry 5 is stunning, fun, has tons of content and a lot of care has been put into every single aspect of the game. The only thing missing is some innovation.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The latest Mortal Kombat is, in our opinion, the best in the series so far. This is more ambitious than the previous ones, has a perfect roster of fighters and offers more content than any other fighting game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The same old beat 'em up still stands strong. A game you should have already played is now available with tons of new options, so if you haven't played it yet, consider choosing this version.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rock followers will keep favouring Guitar Hero, but now everyone can turn his home into a disco, and a friend meeting in a fun music session.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This remake is everything we could have asked for. The original game is a masterpiece, and Bluepoint Games have done a wonderful job adapting the experience to 2018's standards. If you haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet, please do it, regardless of whether it's the original, the remaster or the remake.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a unique game, both for visuals, sound and gameplay, although it is a shame it hasn't been localized to more languages.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a masterful JRPG remake, enchanting with its fresh take on traditional mechanics, charismatic protagonists, and engaging hybrid combat. While its slow beginning and minor graphical hitches are present, the superb Spanish translation and overall quality make it an irresistible, essential experience for genre fans, promising a bright future.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although the absence of a multiplayer mode makes it less fun than the PS3 original, it is still a must buy for any PSP user.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's probably not going to get the recognition it deserves, but it's one of the best metroidvanias we've played in the last few years. If you like the genre, give it a try.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Enhance delivers a stunning evolution of the series with mesmerizing audiovisual design, clever new mechanics, and plenty of modes, although a few sound/visual mismatches and occasional readability issues slightly interrupt an otherwise superb and hypnotic rhythm-puzzle experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like 8-bit-like games, you cannot miss this one. An outstanding action-platformer that lands on console with a brilliant version and tons of content.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a dream come true. Everything we can expect from a Dragon Ball game is here, and not only it looks amazing, but it also plays wonderfully. One of the first must-have from 2018.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    2K17 follows in the steps of its predecessor, but it brings new options and tweaks its gameplay to become the best basketball simulator to date.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an incredibly fun platformer, with an great old-school taste, fantastic gameplay and even better level design.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an incredibly solid port that brings one of the best games of the previous generation to even more people (and places) on Switch.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like Commandos and the Wild West, this is your game. It is an outstanding stealth and real-time strategy game, with one of the best level design we’ve seen in the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The first Space Invaders Extreme was a new start for the popular series, and this new installment is an evolution and a notable improvement in comparison.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Valorant is deep, complex and it always pushes you to do your best and become a better player. It has everything to offer great and intense matches, but it also requires and level of cooperation and commitment that won’t appeal all players.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disgaea finally arrives to Nintendo DS, in a game promising hours and hours of fun for tactic RPG fans, with an adventure that without doubt is within the best of its genre.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This 1:1 port of the original version shines with excellent co-op mechanics, strong visual performance, and thoughtful multiplayer options like Gamechat and Gameshare; however, the requirement of extra controllers for local co-op and the disappointing "Code in a Box" physical release slightly dampen an otherwise ideal title to launch with Switch 2.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astral Chain is a must-have for Switch users. We are absolutely in love with its concept and design, and it proves, once again, how PlatinumGames are the masters of this genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an excellent update of the classic title.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fun, funny and really well designed, Dave the Diver is an addictive adventure that combines many elements that shouldn’t work together, but somehow, they do.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls is definitely an absolutely great game, and it proves you can attract a big audience by offering an unusually high difficulty. New content, a high-res fixes and some other improvements are the reasons why this version is the best of the three available. It's not the best PC adaptation, but it is an experience worth playing.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Firaxis has done a great job with this sixth episode, addictive and fun, where you always want to play one more turn. And keeping a franchise relevant for 25 years is indeed an accomplishment.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It brings a solid experience, with lots of possibilities and a new environment that makes it feel classic but fresh at the same time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metroid: Other M is a constant homage to the series. Its classic gameplay has been revamped and is more action focused, but it retains parts of its past. The game has achieved to turn Samus into a more human character, and the story is much more important this time, which is a good thing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an excellent update of the classic title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lost Judgment is a game that deals with incredibly important topics in a very serious way, while also staying true to the wacky nature of this and the Yakuza series. It is also a fantastic game with great combat and solid narrative, and anyone that is slightly interested in what it has to offer should give it a try.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Detroit lands on PC with a solid adaptation. The core experience remains unchanged, but it brings us new options to enjoy it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the definitive Magic experience on PC. It’s free-to-play, but it’s incredibly well balanced and lets us enjoy it without hassle. If you enjoy card-based games, give it a try.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Exactly what we expected. The campaign struggles to surprise, but the multiplayer and zombie modes have been greatly improved, and they are the ones to credit for making it an outstanding title. Some people will complain about the lack of evolution, while some others will enjoy the hundreds of hours of fun it offers.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cocoon is one of the biggest surprises of the year for us. Thanks to its magnificent design, this one-button game ends up being more surprising and memorable than most AAAs these days.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Offers one of the best single player campaigns we've seen in years. Entertaining, different, intense, spectacular and with really memorable moments. It sticks to the original series, something fans will definitely love. It offers everything Transformers fans have always asked for. Its multiplayer modes won't be consider revolutionary, but it is a must-have, above all if you're a fan of the series.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like narrative-based games and, in particular, Sam Barlow’s previous projects, don’t miss it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A gift for fans of both series and fighting games players. A deep, technical and solid game that integrates perfectly the mechanics of both series. A huge piece of work that is a dream come true for those fans who have been expecting a crossover like this for years.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A timeless classic no one should miss. As a re-remaster doesn't offer much new, but if you haven't played it yet, it's the best way to do it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a game you cannot miss on iPad, and a very interesting one on iPhone. We have to wait and see how it works on other platforms, but if you own an Apple's tablet, it's a title you should really take into account.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It has taken some time to change the number, but it deserves the three, thanks to its eight game modes, which take the best of the last entries, polishing the experience and offering more.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia Classic is an excellent iOS adaptation of one of the greatest videogame classics. Both if you are a fan of the original title or a newcomer to videogames this is a must-have for your iPhone.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It was already good, but now it's even better. One of the best beat 'em up RPG you can find these days.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rock Band keeps its formula unaltered, but all the new things it introduces make it even better. Rock Band 4 is the best game Harmonix has made so far, so it's time to get your band together and rock.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best indie games we've played this years. Unless you don't like coop experiences, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a game you should play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Not an evolution of the series but a step forward indeed. Good for playing "seriously" or just for fun, with a solid base that allows the developers to include crazy ideas that actually fit in the game. The track list is, as well, as good as we expected.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A better game than its predecessor, fun, addictive and powered by great gameplay.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Alan Wake is back with a survival horror that is constantly surprising the player, coming up with all sorts of crazy ideas and situations, and all wrapped up in one of the best audiovisual productions we’ve ever seen.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If Patapon was surprising because of the freshness and charm of the characters, Patapon 2 completely lacks that, which can lead to think that this is simply the same game, with some minor touches to deliver and strengthen the console portfolio. Nothing further from the truth, this title can be compared with any blockbuster on the PSP.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A richly polished evolution of Anno 1800 that deepens empire-building through the dual-province system, strategic cultural choices, and stronger diplomacy, though its complexity and demanding resource management can overwhelm at times, ultimately delivering an engrossing and highly replayable strategy experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It expands itself from a very solid base, and adds the content fans needed to feel comfortable and keep enjoy the series.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you enjoy narrative-based games, this one sets the bar higher and makes us thing we're still scratching the surface of the genre. A beautiful adventure that will be remembered.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bionic Bay offers a satisfying blend of innovative mechanics and atmospheric design, combining challenging puzzles with varied gameplay that keeps players engaged despite some occasional frustration; its minimalist but immersive world, smooth physics, and online ghost races add depth and replayability.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Catherine is a fantastic and incredibly surprising game, and now its most complete version yet lands on Switch. There isn’t many new features to mention if you’ve already played Full Body on PS4, but if you haven’t, this is a great adaptation to Nintendo’s hardware.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A magnificient expansion that not only includes more content, but adds noteworthy new features to refresh the experience and make the game feel new and different, despite retaining the gameplay base of the original title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Invisible, Inc. is a great game, and a better choice if you enjoy slow-paced experiences. It's addictive and literally endless, so if you like the concept, it's a must-have.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is closer to a remake than a remaster. The adventure still is great, the gameplay doesn't get old, and this version also adds tons of new contents. If you haven't played the game yet, you have to; if you have, there are new reasons to play it again.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefield 1 becomes one of the best first person shooters, with a great multiplayer mode and a solid campaign.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Requiem is a spectacular return, expertly blending classic horror with modern action starring Leon and Grace. It boasts incredible design, fantastic visuals, and superb optimization. While it lacks classic puzzles and mission variety, these minor flaws are easily overshadowed by its compelling narrative, excellent pacing, and genuine fan service, carving an exciting future for the series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fall Guys is fun, really fun, and that is one of the most important things. Thanks to its fantastic design and its evolving concept, it is clear that it’s here to stay.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Perhaps the guys at Treyarch haven't surpassed its predecessor's bar, but it really was too high. Nevertheless, this does not mean Call of Duty: World at War is not a very good game, it is indeed one of the best of its genre, and no shooter fan should miss it.

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