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
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    A logical evolution from the original game, fast, beautiful and addictive, that becomes the best 2D platformer available on iOS.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Compared to the original one, there's more content and fun, even though being free to play is something not everyone will like. However, it lives up to the expectation, and does deserve a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you can leave all the controversy aside, you'll find an experience any action game fan will like. Its polished gameplay, its stunning art and its frenetic proposal are certainly something you should try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great adaptation of one of the best fighting games of its time, with the phenomenal addition of an online mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Unwound Future doesn't just build over the previous games, it further improves the experience, both in quality and quantity.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Year after year, it's getting hard for Ubisoft to create something worth our time and money, but this episode is one of the best we've played. No matter if you can't wait to get your hands on your game, of if you're tired of the series, you should give this one a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you like RPGs, you need to play this one. It changes only what’s necessary to improve the graphics, and keeps everything that made this title a fan favourite.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Silent Hill returns with an action adventure in a horror setting that keeps the essence of the franchise, while putting the combat to the forefront. It is a really good game, and many times, it is a fantastic Silent Hill, but it also has some identity crisis that hold it back. However, we think fans of the series will enjoy it as long as they approach it with an open mind.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This is a great end for the trilogy, that improves every single aspect whilst adding a large amount of content to keep us busy for hundreds of hours.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is a Diablo style game with its own personality. It shines visullay, but is also very fun and intense, and has a great balance between progression, customization and action.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Once again, Minecraft offers that unique experience that holds endless hours of fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Devotion is a pretty good horror game, full of surprises and tension. We didn’t enjoy that much the walking simulator part of it, but we did enjoy it overall.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is a solid port of a great game, with plenty of options for PC users and, unfortunately, the stuttering issues that seem to affect so many PC games lately.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sonic Mania is a game made by fans for fans, fueled by passion instead of money. A wonderful trip to the golden days of the hedgehog, with great level design, faithful graphics and melodies, and the good old gameplay.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lizardcube revitalizes Shinobi with fluid, creative combat, varied levels, and gorgeous comic-style visuals that make it fast, replayable, and full of content, though the map can be unclear, some time-trial sections frustrating, and the soundtrack less memorable than expected.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Original and controversial, it's one of those games you'll either love or hate. We think it's something fresh and unique, but be warned: it's not a game for everyone.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Blizzard has done great work adapting this game to consoles, and it still is a good experience, with loads of content and some remarkable moments, especially if you play with friends.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great version of a great game. It plays great on the Switch, both on TV and on handheld.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    A great game that manages to be on par with other third-person action games like Gears of War and Uncharted, keeping part of the personality of the first two games in the series and adding great new mechanics that will surprise every player. It also tells a very good story thanks to the charming and complicated personality of Max.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Overall, WAR is a really solid game, very well designed and bringing truly valuable new features to the genre. It still lacks some things, but also has a very long way to go for improving, evolving and growing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An overwhelming return to the horror roots with a successful change of perspective. It is exactly what the series needed: a great horror adventure.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Raider takes what we loved about the franchise's reboot and makes it bigger and better. A great combination of gameplay elements that you shouldn't miss if you enjoyed the previous Tomb Raider.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    PUBG has managed to create experiences you can't find anywhere else (or at least, you couldn't). It needs to improve some aspects and polish some things to become a legend, but the foundations are already very, very good.
    • 86 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A great evolution of the franchise. It no longer feels like the experiment that was the first one, but like a great experience full of personality, with an outstanding gameplay and full of content.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This is one of the biggest surprises of the year for us. The combination of cards and tower defense works great, and even though there are some small flaws, overall it is a game we’ve really enjoyed.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    This is the best version so far, but also the less innovative. It feels like EA Sports is absolutely focused on next gen consoles, so there are few additions here. However, it is as fun as always, and the best football simulator this year for current consoles.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Toby Fox delivers a vibrant, surprising, and narratively rich follow-up that deepens the Undertale formula with a refined battle system, more artistic polish, and a cast full of personality, though the lack of a Spanish translation and its unfinished state may make some players hesitate.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tiny Thief is a very solid game in every aspect, perfect for short -or long- gaming sessions.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Beat Saber is pure fun. One of the best VR games you can play, great to play alone or with friends. We need more songs, but apparently they are on their way.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Heist is a great turn-based strategy game: long and replayable. Taking into account it's not the most popular genre on consoles, we're sure many players we'll be happy with this title.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It still is one of the best hack & slash we've seen, even though there are few additions to play it again if you've already beaten it. One way or another, this is the best version of the original Bayonetta.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is basically more Final Fantasy XIV, and that's great news. We miss something really surprising or innovative, but still, this is a great experience that lives up to the expectation of Final Fantasy's 14th episode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Switch version looks and plays incredibly well, and allows us to play one of the best free-to-play games ever made wherever we want… as long as there’s an internet connection. Give it a try on the platform of your choice –you won’t regret it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Luigi is back with one of the best games on Switch. An incredible adventure that plays great and also looks great. If you own a Switch, you cannot miss it.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is an outstanding game, as is its PS4 version. It feels like a proper game of the series with enough content to justify its subscription model.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The mission system may be something some players will dislike, compared to the freedom of the original. However, it has many hours of gameplay to offer, and the new multiplayer mode is a great addition that will make us forget about that.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Blending intricate RPG elements with captivating action, Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers a vast open world ripe for exploration and brimming with freedom. Its dynamic mission system seamlessly integrates main and side quests, inviting players to craft their own narrative. Despite occasional performance hiccups and a somewhat limited bestiary, the game delivers unforgettable combat encounters against colossal foes, enhanced by robust character customization and an asynchronous multiplayer feature. While visual imperfections persist, the game’s remarkable sound design and immersive atmosphere elevate the overall experience, making Dragon’s Dogma 2 a truly exhilarating adventure.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    FromSoftware delivers yet another fantastic action adventure full of mechs, unforgettable bosses and masterfully designed missions.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although it may seem that Guitar Hero 5 is just an update of the last year edition, the truth is that the new features, the improvements in the interface and the track list make it the best installment of the series in the last years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    This is the best Dragon Quest ever made, which is quite a statement. A wonderful JRPG you don't want to miss.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great adaptation that arrives at a somewhat high price, which only has a problem in its localization. At this time, it is only in English.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bungie makes Destiny better than ever, building on the solid foundations it already had. If you missed it the first time, it's a great moment to find out what it has to offer. If you already played it, it will tweak the experience to make you want to go back at it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Heroes of the Storm could be the next huge franchise of Blizzard. It delivers a solid gameplay and tons of fun, and since it's free-to-play, it's definitely worth trying.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For once, free-to-play means free to play. A solid experience that can be completed, and enjoyed, without spending a penny. Above all, a promising community hints at an even more promising future.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Housemarque combines many ideas and genre in a game that is, above anything else, fun. It might fall a bit short as a roguelike, but we’ve had a great time with it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best version of one of the best fighting games in the last few years. If you already have Revelator, the changes might look minor, but if you don't (or if you don't have the game at all), it's definitely worth it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bumpy Road has great gameplay and beautiful graphics, and is one of those few games that can make the player smile.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This sequel improves every single aspect of the game, and delivers a great skating game, accessible, challenging and addictive.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed 2 surpasses its previous entry solving both technical and gameplay-wise issues.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Turn 10 returns with an excellent racing game, visually stunning, and many and well-designed game modes. If you are a PC or Xbox One player, it's one of those titles you have to try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This entry is a pretty big step forward in the franchise. There are a lot of small and big features and improvements that make it the most complete and advanced football manager simulator in the market.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Even though it's aimed at fans of the franchise, this title is an outstanding 2D fighting game, deep and fun that fans of the genre will enjoy too.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Action roguelike enthusiasts should give this title a chance, as it offers a highly enjoyable and addictive formula with deep and customizable combat, meticulous attention to audiovisual and narrative aspects. However, the initial hours of gameplay might be confusing, and the absence of Spanish language support despite a rich narrative could be a drawback.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Humanity is a fantastic puzzle game that reminded that of those crazy Dreamcast titles that Sega gave us, and also proves that Enhace can also surprise with its own ideas.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    CD Projekt RED have created a second life in Cyberpunk 2077. It’s a game with an unmatched level of immersion, as perfectly imperfect as all the souls that inhabit Night City.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles is an amazing game, no matter where you play it. It is true that it has some graphics issues on New 3DS compared to the Wii version, but it is an experience worth living.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cairn masterfully redefines climbing as a visceral, strategic battle, delivering a physical and deeply satisfying arcade experience. Its brilliant open design and robust resource management offer extensive replayability and breathtaking visuals. Although the narrative feels somewhat simplistic, the overall journey provides a challenging, beautiful, and profoundly rewarding ascent.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    FEF: Birthright is the best episode to get to know this series. It's more accessible, but it still has the depth and complexity you find in other episodes. No matter if you know the franchise already or not, it's a game you'll enjoy from the very first minute to the very last.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Codemasters is back with the game we've been waiting for years. DiRT Rally is a very, very challenging simulator that forces you to improve with every race, but above all, it's fun and brings back some of the feelings Colin McRae games gave us.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a remaster it's just good, but as a game, Twilight Princess is yet another wonderful adventure you don't want to miss. And if you've missed it before, now it's the right time.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It might not be outstanding, but it is very good at everything it does. RPG fans have one of the very first great choices of the year, no matter what platform you go for.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The transition to cards has been successful for these warriors. A very engaging game with a well-balanced free-to-play system that it's worth a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the best entries in the series, that offers very solid gameplay as well as fair amount of game modes, including a very interesting campaign with a lot of potential.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    As unique and original as Crypt of the NecroDancer, but set in the world of Zelda. It’s easily one of the best spin-offs of the franchise, and one of those games everyone should, at least, try.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Generations is the best of the franchise in a single game. If you like Monster Hunter, this is a title you don't want to miss.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    A game that excels both technically and visually, and sets a new standard on DSiWare.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fun and very satisfying, Four Swords Anniversary Edition focus on multiplayer, but also offers a new option, to play it solo, a fantastic addition. It is a pity that there ist not an online mode in the game, yer another chance lost by Nintendo to gear up the series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Risk of Rain 2 does a great job at creating an engaging world full of frantic moments, although sometimes its procedural features get in the way.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This is a game unlike any other, that delivers one surprise after another, with plenty of twists to create an experience where nothing it what it seems.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    A bit short for one player, but with an impressive cooperative mode which compensates for. Simply put, Sam Fisher has in Conviction its best iteration since the first entry of the series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sparks of Hope is bigger and better, and not only improves everything we saw in its predecessor, but also introduces great new additions to its gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the best puzzle game of the year. A very clever, Portal-ish experience you shouldn't miss.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines is an outstanding simulator that is accessible and deep. We could only ask for more options and possibilities, but it is still is a great experience fans of the genre will love.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    DiRT Rally arrives on consoles with a version as good as the original on PC. It still is one of the best rally games we've played in a long time, and if you've missed Colin McRae, we're happy to tell you its essence is back.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This surprising lumberpunk simulator delivers an addictive city-building experience through its unique verticality and deep water management mechanics. The distinct factions add significant variety to survival strategy, yet a frustrating lack of tutorials for complex systems hinders accessibility. Despite some underdeveloped features like district management, it remains a refreshingly original and polished post-apocalyptic challenge.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An original, fun and entertaining app that is above most of the games in the App Store. Its gameplay is direct and its control great, and is also beatifully crafted in graphics.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One of Nintendo's more beloved franchises returns with a great remake that every fan of the series will love.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the best version of one of the greatest JRPGs, a game every fan of the genre should play. If you played its original version, though, the additions might not be relevant enough.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Perhaps PVP has been left a little behind (although the quests that encourage localized world PVP are very good) and we have encountered the typical class balance flaws that are already being improved, but Blizzard certainly has everything to get back on the path to success with this expansion...Now we just have to hope that the content updates are regular and that, as promised, we don't have to wait two years for the next expansion, Midnight, returning even more vitality to World of Warcraft, which, 20 years later, seems to be entering another great era.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It's hard to find weaknesses in this game. If you don't like it probably it's just because you'd rather play something else. But Ni No Kuni is way more than just pretty graphics or a nice story: it's one of the best RPGs on PlayStation 3.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Two Crows is a fresh entry in the series, that keeps its core and expands it with new ideas. It’s different from the main episodes, but it is worth a try.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Deep Rock Galactic feels like a crossover between Left 4 Dead and Minecraft… and it’s great. If you’re looking for something new but familiar at the same time to play with friends, this can be your game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    THQ has improved the previous game in every way, achieving a game not just for UFC fans, but one that will surprise everyone for its quality as a fighting game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a great shoot 'em up, and you can tell the developers have pushed really hard to make something unique but traditional.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A neon-drenched, brutally challenging side-scroller that blends precise platforming with intense combat and strategic thinking; while its visual flair and dual-character mechanics shine, the wall-sticking feature can occasionally hinder the otherwise relentless pace.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wasteland 3 is a very special RPG experience, where each decision really matters, with a fantastic soundtrack and great cooperative mode. The combat is a little flawed, but its a minor issue compared to all its strengths.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It feels like a great adventure, an adventure that those who miss deep RPG, dungeons and spending days in front of the computer will definitely enjoy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Those who have the original games won't find many new features, but for people who don't know the series, it offers a lot of value with three game which gameplay hasn't aged.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A recommended game with tons of hours of fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The first Dragon Age still is the best game of the franchise, but we've really enjoyed this one. Fans of the genre won't be disappointed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This definitive edition elevates a stellar platformer into a masterpiece through flawless 4K visuals and substantial content additions. New characters and the chaotic Belabel Park attractions significantly enhance the multiplayer suite, yet lackluster decoration rewards and restrictive online room requirements slightly dampen the brilliance of this otherwise essential expansion.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A beautiful, unique adventure that delivers not only one of the best stories we’ve ever seen in a game, but also an incredible storytelling.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.

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