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
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Flat Heroes is a great. Addictive, simple but challenging and tons of fun with friends.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Splosion Man is one of the best Xbox Live Arcade games, a fantastic platform game nobody should let escape.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's not as fresh as Origins, but it is indeed bigger and better. If you like, or liked at some point, platform games, you shouldn't miss this one.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cuphead is a game that not only has an audiovisual section with overflowing personality and unique appeal, but also a title with practically flawless gameplay and with challenging final bosses of the first order that give us some of the most intense, crazy and fun battles that we have played in recent years...It took some time, but it's been worth the wait. Cuphead is amazing from start to finish, and unless you hate shoot 'em ups, you have to play it. It's definitely one of the best games of the year.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We loved it when it fist came out, and we still love it today. The core of Full Body is the same, but new additions and changes to the storyline are a good reason to go back to this unique adventure.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Polyphony Digital keeps polishing its series, with a game that becomes more accessible, but still very deep. There's room for improvement, but as far as PS3 goes, Gran Turismo 6 proves that your "old" console still has a lot to give.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefield 6 brings the series back to its roots with thrilling large-scale multiplayer, impressive environmental destruction, and excellent gunplay supported by solid performance and sound design, though the campaign suffers from weak AI and uneven pacing. Despite some balancing issues and a slow progression system, it’s a triumphant return that captures the chaotic and immersive essence that defines the franchise.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition is one of the most recommended buys of this summer, provided one hasn't played the classic game before.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 20, as usual, takes another step forward to polish the series even further. The main addition this year is Volta, that brings street football back. It’s not a revolution, but it is a great football game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're looking for some retro action, this is one of the best games you'll find on 3DS.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant city-building and management game with a roguelite structure that makes every defeat a lesson for the next game. Essential for fans of the genre, even if it takes a while to understand all its systems and has a somewhat generic presentation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BlazBlue for PSVITA is as good as in the rest of consoles. It has a great fighter roster, plenty of game modes, a good story and a captivating visual design. But especially, its gameplay is deep and engaging. If you can buy the PS3 or 360 version we still recommend them as you can use an arcade stick with them, but if you want to fight wherever you are this should be your choice.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Spider-Man is probably Insomniac’s best game, and the best Spider-Man game to date. A great adventure everyone can enjoy and fans of the superhero will love.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rage delivers as an action game, with outstanding graphics and gameplay that is sometimes tactic, sometimes savage and always intense. Some players may expect a sandbox, but the game is really a very classic action shooter.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rage delivers as an action game, with outstanding graphics and gameplay that is sometimes tactic, sometimes savage and always intense. Some players may expect a sandbox, but the game is really a very classic action shooter.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a revolution for interactive dramas, combining dialogues with deck building, all in a very interesting and well-presented story.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokémon is back with a great RPG 3DS owners shouldn't miss. Without breaking the core experience of the series, this episode feels fresh and new, and manages to prove itself once again as one of the most solid franchises of the industry.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Penta Tentacles is a very fun game, as passionate as simple, that makes the best of a formula to bring us three game modes and a high quality challenge, with an unusual atmosphere.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tiny Tower meets Star Wars. Addictive and fun as the aforementioned game, George Luca's universe becomes a great reason to jump back into this title.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Flux tries to return to the origin of the series, in a risky but interesting twist which achieves to engage the player. It mantains the high difficulty level of all the series, but changes some gameplay features that eliminate frustration.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokémon is back with a great RPG 3DS owners shouldn't miss. Without breaking the core experience of the series, this episode feels fresh and new, and manages to prove itself once again as one of the most solid franchises of the industry.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It does not have real innovations, but is excellent as an ultimate version of Street Fighter IV.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The remastered version of one of the best games of recent years offers the same masterpiece of action and storytelling with some technical improvements and interesting extras, such as the director's commentary, the discarded levels, and the addictive and excellent mode No Return. Graphically it is incredible, but the leap from PS4 is small. Some punctual problems in the rhythm and development of the main adventure.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Outland has enough virtues to be remembered as one of the best platforms games of the year. If you like the genre this is a must-have.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fresh air for a genre that needed it. A title with old-school gameplay evolved and adapted to current times with great results. Very fun and charming, sometimes frantic and also free-to-play. If you like non-stop triger-happy action, you should try it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It has the same base as the first game, but adds lots of new dangers and interactive mazes that make it more than an expansion. And also something that extends the duration of the game: competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DMC is back with one of the greatest hack & slash games we’ve played in the past few years. DMC 3 is still a step ahead, but if you like the genre, you can’t miss it. It looks and plays wonderfully, and it’s also great to see Capcom is back.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Outland has enough virtues to be remembered as one of the best platforms games of the year. If you like the genre this is a must-have.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game maintains its virtues intact: good plot, great gameplay and an attractive artistic design. The technical improvements also help it narrow the time gap between today and the original's release.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although Intersect proposal is extremely simple within the puzzle genre, only after playing several games we'll realize its actual addictive capabilities, which will keep us playing for hours.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great leap for the Pokémon series, but which comes when Nintendo DS is about to be "retired". A very complete and balanced Pokémon game, with more than 700 creatures to catch.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The new contents are not as good as the original games, and the enemy AI could have been improved, but without doubt this is one of the most interesting launches of recent months.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An outstanding puzle game, that starts slowly but evolves quickly, becoming very addictive. A great start for Intelligent System on the 3DS and at a great price.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great leap for the Pokémon series, but which comes when Nintendo DS is about to be "retired". A very complete and balanced Pokémon game, with more than 700 creatures to catch.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A must-have, but not for everyone because of its strange story and puzzle gameplay. The story is only for mature audiences, and can only be understood by, and the "cube towers" are not accesible for all players. If you like the genre and the theme this is a game you will remember.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even though the 2D retro action-platformer formula is being abused these days, this one does it in such a personal and outstanding way that is a must-have for those interested in the idea.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This s a tremendously ambitious title everyone should try.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Square Enix has created a fantastic action RPG that lives up to the legend of the original. It’s beautiful, moving and epic, and the combat system is fantastic. There are some narrative decisions that will be controversial, but overall it’s a game you shouldn’t miss.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mixtape is a brilliant narrative masterpiece that masterfully blends nostalgia and sound. It delivers an emotionally resonant journey through perfectly paced vignettes and a legendary soundtrack. While the gameplay remains simple and technical performance fluctuates, its creative hand-drawn animation and intelligent storytelling create a uniquely beautiful experience that prioritizes heart over mechanical complexity.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a gift for Sonic fans. It is not only one of the best Sonic games ever made, but also a great port and adaptation, something not that frequent. Its price is also helpful to recommend it. Although the game doesn't have any improvement in graphics, they have aged well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like real-time strategy games, or if you enjoyed the first one, this is a game you can't miss. It's not a revolution, but it polishes the original experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you loved Little King's Story you should try this version. Differences are not huge, but enough to make you replay the adventure. A great choice if you enjoy this kind of games, and fully recommendable if you don't have any kind of previous experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Square Enix has shown the way for the rest to follow with this great Tomb Raider spin off.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is an unique title, above all in the West. It's worth a try, and will manage to keep us playing for a long while. On the top of that, getting all the endings may take around 30 hours, so if you like this kind of games, this one is definitely a must have.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The new contents are not as good as the original games, and the enemy AI could have been improved, but without doubt this is one of the most interesting launches of recent months.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NBA 2K16 improves its gameplay to deliver an even better basketball experience. We would like to see Visual Concepts pushing its visual even further or introducing new modes (actually new, not renamed), but these are just a few things that would make an outstanding simulator even better.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GTA returns to its utmost craziness through a great and charming story.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game won't get any originality award, but Soul of Darkness is an excellent example of a game style that, actually, it is not as common as we would like.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Looks good, plays good and its free-to-play system is fair and well-balanced. It has everything to bring its success from PC to mobile devices.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A dark and sordid revisit to Liberty City full of content and quality.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shovel Knight is one of the best indie games in the last few years, and this is the best edition so far. It also works great with the Switch concept, so if you have the new Nintendo console and you haven't played Shovel Knight yet, you shouldn't miss it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With charming pixel art, clever level design, and a unique yo-yo-based mechanic that evolves throughout the game, this adventure blends social satire and humor into a well-paced experience, though it suffers from occasional unclear objectives and a couple of weaker levels.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Its great presentation and level design and its great replay value make Angry Birds Rio a must for Apple users, both Angry Birds followers and newcomers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Better late than never. Four years after its original release, the Champion Edition takes Street Fighter V where it should have always been –fighting to be one of the best and most complete experiences in its genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Housemarque knows how to make a great cooperative, shooting experience, and Alienation is probably the best you can find on PS4.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like 2D platforming games you can't miss this game. Visually gorgeous and with impeccable gameplay, this is a love letter to platforming games and also a great multiplayer experience for up to four players. Rayman has returned with great strength with a very inspiring title.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just by changing the perspective, Hi-Rez Studios managed to offer a new feeling in the MOBA scene, with an engaging and deep experience that is able to face any of the big names in the competition.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It was already a great game on Nintendo DS, and this version adds a multiplayer mode and beautiful graphics.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    RotTR is a an amazing adventure, a game you cannot miss, and this version is the most complete you can have.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like 2D platforming games you can't miss this game. Visually gorgeous and with impeccable gameplay, this is a love letter to platforming games and also a great multiplayer experience for up to four players. Rayman has returned with great strength with a very inspiring title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It was already a great game on Nintendo DS, and this version adds a multiplayer mode and beautiful graphics.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PixelJunk Monster Deluxe is one of the most enjoyable games we can currently find in downloadable format, both in domestic and portable consoles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An unforgettable RPG now available on PS4. There are some new features, but what’s important is that the core remains unchanged, and the adventure still is as incredible as it has always been.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a remaster, it is a good one, but as a game, it’s one of the best adventures ever made.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's complex, can be played as many times as we want and there are so many possibilities we couldn't ask for something better. Some may say there's little evolution compared to the previous episodes, but one way or another, we think it's one of the best games we've played this year.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts III is exactly what we expected it it be: an amazing game we’ve enjoyed from the very first second to the very last one. We would’ve liked to see a bigger challenge or more relevant extra content, but even so, it’s the perfect closure for an era.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With several interesting additions, this is one of the puzzle games you cannot miss, especially if you liked the original.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you haven't enjoyed this game before, this is the best way to discover the most influential game in the series.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest is synonymous with classic Japanese RPG, and this ninth entry in the series keeps itself loyal to that spirit. But its multiplayer focus brings new features, which result in obvious improvements but also in some flaws.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best RPGs available on 3DS. If you like Persona and Etrian Odyssey, go ahead and play it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bad Piggies twists the Angry Birds concept to make it unique, different and fun: creating devices. It will keep us playing for a ling time, trying to get all the stars and secrets. Rovio has promised free updates to improve it little by little, so Bad Piggies is indeed an app we have to recommend.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    They have done it again. Bit.Trip Fate is a completely new twist in the series, a fifth entry which shows freshness and almost no links with previous games.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It’s a deeply engaging interactive drama and management-RPG hybrid that combines smart superhero roleplay with strong character writing and fluid, cinematic presentation, and while its episodic structure and consequences give weight to decisions, it may lack full development in some supporting characters.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This series' beginning has brought us a game which fulfills the expectations and should please adventure fans, with more than enough durability and balance between its sections.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic adventure, beautifully designed, fun and nostalgic, that proves the genre still have what it needs to be alive and doing well in 2022.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VII Reimagined delivers a masterful modernization of a JRPG classic, boasting a superb graphical overhaul and improved pacing without sacrificing its iconic segmented narrative and deep job system. Its excellent localization and quality-of-life enhancements elevate the experience, although the musical variety feels somewhat limited, and certain fetch quests momentarily drag.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The very same game we played almost ten years ago, now it's been adapted to fit almost every pocket. This version comes with visual upgrades and adapted touch controls, and becomes an unmissable opportunity for those wanting to go back to San Andreas.
    • 85 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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Speed and spectacle are the words that define Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, a succesful entry which hits the spot and brings some freshness to EA series.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It offers more posibilities than ever before, a deep online mode designed to last for months, and enough fun to become the perfect buy for racing fans. More complete and fun than previous Motorstorm games, and powered by an unprecedented cinematic spectacle.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The most complete and spectacular edition of one of the best fighting game of the generation.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dirt 2 is a very remarkable work that fulfills expectations.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We found The Rise of the Golden Idol to be a fantastic game from start to finish. Perhaps a bit easier than the first and with an easier story to follow, but just as absorbing and fun. If you like mystery games and have enjoyed titles like Return of the Obra Dinn or Strange Horticulture (or, of course, The Case of the Golden Idol), we think you shouldn't miss this sequel, which, by the way, is available on mobile devices at no additional cost for Netflix subscribers.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Speed and spectacle are the words that define Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, a succesful entry which hits the spot and brings some freshness to EA series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Firaxis delivered one of the best Marvel games ever made. A massive turn-based strategy RPG beautifully crafted.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sucker Punch refines and expands on Ghost of Tsushima with a richer story, deeper combat, and a more varied open world, delivering a visually stunning and cinematic experience full of memorable moments and emotional depth, though some camera issues and limited narrative freedom slightly hold it back.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It jumps flawlessly onto iOS and continues to offer the great experience we all know.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo is back with the most complete entry in the franchise. A successful return that brings Diablo to the place the series deserves.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A delicious experience every player should try. If you haven't tried the Wii version, its price on the iOS is a great opportunity to play one of those special games that only this digital downloads era has made possible.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stellaris is immense, so deep and complex that sometimes is hard to picture all its possibilities. Without a doubt, this is a great game with a lot of love and effort put into it, and the potential to steal many hours of our time.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This expansion completes what was already one of the most important games of PlayStation Network, and it should be in all racing fans hard drives. A must-buy for any player who have enjoyed Wipeout HD.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero Live feels more like a new song rather than a tribute. Its new guitar makes it feel original and fresh, and we would only ask for a bigger multiplayer component to enhance the experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Over the Top Games has shown that it's possible to develop excellent games with the relatively limited resources of WiiWare. It's not just having an original and good idea, but also knowing how to make the best of the available resources.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the best games on the Wii and arguably the best first-person shooter made for the console.
    • 85 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This remaster enhances the original classics with refined visuals, redrawn character portraits, and a polished UI while keeping their deep storytelling and rich character development intact. The added quality-of-life improvements, a the opportunity to finally play these JRPG gems in Spanish make this edition even more valuable.

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