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
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ace Combat 7 delivers one of the most epic, intense and polished entries of the franchise. An excellent title that could only be improved by expanding its multiplayer and its VR mode.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moonlighter is a great adventure, where everything works beautifully together. It’s fun, addictive and beautiful, and yet another great indie game we get to play this year.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This new Square Enix entry into the fighting genre is completely superior to Ergheiz, with a combat system which engages since the very first minute, redesigned character and an original story.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    OlliOlli World is an incredible skateboarding-based platformer with fantastic level and mission design and one of the tightest control systems in the genre. A must-have for those who like skateboarding, platformers and a challenge.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a modern masterpiece that no tactic-stealth strategy fan should miss, and a great starting point for those interested in the genre.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's not a revolutionary title, and undoubtedly it will receive new expansions which will broad its contents, but we have no doubt this is the best title in the series, a natural evolution of a game concept which has engaged millions of users through the world.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sleeping Dogs is a very good sandbox game, even though there are two things some players may complain about: its lack of personality and the lack of innovation. If you're OK with this, then this game has a lot to offer, from many hours of fun to a engaging story. Sleeping Dogs is, above all, a great surprise full of entertainment and quality. Definitely worth trying.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nixxes has done a fantastic job bringing this fantastic game to PC, and even if there still are a few rough edges left to polish, it’s a great version for more people to enjoy Insomniac’s game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even though it's not perfect, it's one of the most addictive games on the handheld. The game mechanics works very well, but keep in mind that those looking for a Monster Hunter on PS Vita probably won't find that.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Darksiders II is better than we expected, we just loved it. It offers tons of content to keep us playing for many many hours, and proves that you don't need to reinvent the wheel to create something new and full of personality. As a game it is excellent and generous with the player, so if you liked the first game, then you should now the wait was worth it. If you miss the original Darksiders, please give this a try. To sum up, it's just one of the adventures of the year. A must-have.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a unique experience, one of those games you don't expect to surprise you or make you think, and then you're blown away. Brilliant writing and clever design work together to create a game you don't want to miss.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The most complete version so far is one of those games you don't want to miss if you've just bought your new Wii U. Beautiful and deep, Trine 2 is as good as we've seen it on other platforms.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is just a great example of how to evolve classic ideas to make them feel fresh. Guacamelee! is one of those games you will play till you finish it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Noita is a game unlike any other, that’s able to create unique situations thanks to its physics-based world.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is easily the best game in the series and one of the most recommended buys of the launch portfolio of the PSVITA. It doesn't make the most of the console technical prowess nor uses imaginatively any of its touch control possibilities, but it is a puzzle game that fans of the genre will love for months.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We loved it the first time and we love it again. It proves the genre can be expanded, and proves it being outstanding in every aspect.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    King's Quest delivers an outstanding narrative, unforgettable characters and a great sense of humor. If you are slightly interested in its concept, make sure you don't miss it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wingspan can feel obtuse and overwhelming at the beginning, but the more you play, the more you discover the depth its concept offers, and when it finally clicks it becomes something excellent.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Modern Warfare Reflex is a great adaptation and a really good game. It's true there is a difference between the visuals in this game and the original, but its gameplay remains the experience which have made so many players enjoy.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    2K Sports keeps surpassing itself, and NBA 2K11 could be the best and most complete basketball simulator ever.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This Gameloft proposal makes Asphalt 4 Elite Racing one of the best racing games available on Nintendo DS, specially in its subgenre, "real" car races. Mario Kart DS is still a difficult title to beat.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best game Hazelight has made so far. Not only is bursting with ideas and mechanics, but also offers a surprisingly compelling narrative to enjoy with someone else.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brilliant. It's original, addictive and has loads of contents. It brings the original formula to the iDevices and improves it, offering one of the best role and strategy games we've seen for iOS.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, a polished collection with two classics that every gamer should try. They have been upgraded visually and well adapted to the portable screen, but maybe it arrives too late for some players who had already bought the domestic versions. And of course we miss Peace Walker.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best RPGs of the decade arrives on new platforms with the definitive edition. It keeps some of the technical sacrifices of the Switch version, but they can’t take away the greatness of this adventure.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    2K Sports keeps surpassing itself, and NBA 2K11 could be the best and most complete basketball simulator ever.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The genre is as healthy as ever, and this Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown is great news for fans of 3D fighting. Although it is a digital only title, it resist the comparison with its rivals, although the game itself is not that new and it lacks single player modes.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An HD update that does justice to the less-known chapter in the Oddworld series. Those who missed the original for whatever reasons shouldn't let escape this update that enhances graphics and tells the story of a charming character.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Invizimals bets for creativity, illusion and fantasy. It's not an adaptation of a known formula to a different hardware, but a discovery.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    RPG lovers shouldn't let escape this title that offers a strong story and an impressive conversational mode.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Inspired by classic survival horror games like the early Resident Evil titles, Crow Country offers exploration, puzzles, and optional combat set in a creepy amusement park, with its standout feature being the ability to freely explore the 3D-rendered environments in real-time. Although it relies heavily on notes for storytelling, its well-designed puzzles and authentic gameplay mechanics make it a must-play for fans of classic survival horror.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    EA Sports continues to deliver a game full of options and content, fully licensed and tweaks its gameplay to make it one of the best entries so far.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As an adaptation, it's somewhere between PS3 and Xbox 360, but one way or another it's an outstanding game. However, it's quite weird playing the end of a story, no matter how many comics we find along the way.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hades is an absolute must-have if you like the genre, but even if you’re not a big fan of roguelikes, Superiant Games’ latest work deserves an opportunity.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're looking for classic RPG with that touch of magic and uniqueness, make sure you don't miss this adventure. A new unforgettable work from Level-5.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game doesn't bring freshness to the series, but it is still a great and entertaining game, and now has a great multiplayer.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The PC adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima by Nixxes delivers a phenomenal graphical fidelity and solid performance across a wide range of systems, maintaining the game's fantastic samurai adventure and meticulously designed open world. The interface is clean, simple, and effective, with crossplay functionality for multiplayer gaming between PC and PlayStation platforms.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    San Diego Studio keeps delivering with a game that's full of content, deeper and more accessible than ever, and with relevant additions. A must-have for any baseball fan.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The setting change works well, and the story will please series followers, with surprises and comebacks which will thrill Resident Evil fans. Resident Evil 5 offers a quality experience, despite some incongruities - all of them can be overlood -, which will engage us in front of the TV for hours, thanks to its gameplay and its high doses of action, tension and fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A risky and original game that does well everything it proposes. Magnificient and engaging, with a design that gives the player absolute freedom to solve the challenges.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest is one of those games everyone should play, and the Switch version is another fantastic opportunity to do so. A fantastic version of a fantastic game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Twelve Minutes manages to do something much more complicated than it seems: bring an innovative idea to fruition. Its plot, with surprising script twists and told at a very good pace, is actively developed by the player, who has to carefully measure the interactions between objects, the conversations they have and their actions within a time-loop structure based on in the acquisition of knowledge in each attempt. All this in a very accessible game except for some situation that requires an unclear interaction, one of its few black points along with the small technical errors that occur in a fantastic audiovisual section. The first work that Luis Antonio signs as an independent developer is one of those games that have the privilege of staying in our memory.
    • 83 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yooka & Laylee are back with a outstanding platformer. This is a great take on the Donkey Kong Country formula, but also with its own personality. If you like this genre, you cannot miss it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Visually stunning and technically outstanding, Hollywood Monsters is a must-have for graphic adventures fans.
    • 88 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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It was a great game two years ago and it still is. Every addition is an improvement, and if you missed it the first time, it's the best opportunity to give it a try.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A worthy successor to Ender Lilies that enhances almost every aspect of the original, from level design to gameplay mechanics, while maintaining its gothic and melancholic aesthetic. Though the difficulty is more accessible with adjustable options, it still offers a solid challenge for those who seek it. The art and music remain outstanding, though the soundtrack can feel repetitive, and the game sticks too closely to its predecessor without introducing truly fresh mechanics.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Obsidian has met the expectations and delivered an outstanding old-school RPG, which doesn't feel "old" at all, but "classic".
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The series evolves in the right direction, enhancing the possibilities and creating a coherent gameplay, where the protagonists –both the physical and the virtual ones– are more important than ever.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is what WoW deserves in its 10th anniversary. No matter if you haven't played in a while, Warlords of Draenor is the best reason to come back. Or to keep on playing, of course.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cave Story is one of the bastions of independent games, and its Wii port offers something else than just charging for it. Its new features are worth the money it costs: revised sound and graphics, a well-made difficulty system, good control and some extras both for veterans and newcomers.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With breathtaking artistic design, a sublime Austin Wintory soundtrack, and a unique surfing-inspired movement system, Sword of the Sea delivers a moving sensory journey, though its short three-hour length and limited depth slightly diminish its impact.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    The "toys-to-life" genre takes yet another step forward with this new episode of Skylanders. It is obviously aimed at a certain audience, but that audience will love the new features included in SuperChargers.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This sequel improves over the original in pretty much every single aspect, and becomes a very strong candidate to the simulation podium.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great game for iOS. An enjoyable and easy to play title, yet difficult to dominate, full of good humour and with a lond duration. A winner cangaroo.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A Way Out is something new and fresh that ironically brings nostalgic feelings. It's unique and original, and if you miss coop adventures, you can't miss it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It offers almost everything you could ask from a puzzle game: it's easy to play, intellectually challenging, fresh and visually appealing. We would have like it a little bit longer, but still it's a great choice for those who want to challenge themselves.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This superb 2D action-platformer by The Game Kitchen perfectly blends fast-paced gameplay, exceptional level design, and striking pixel art to deliver a thrilling and deeply nostalgic experience, though its progression system is underused and a few vehicle levels fall short of the rest.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This episode is one of the best RPGs of the year, a great adventure with a great story every JRPG fan should play.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A great movie translated to a great videogame. A fun, complete and lasting game, which blends beat'em up and sandbox gameplay and shows great visuals. It can become repetitive and it is not very challenging for seasoned players, but it is a great game for Batman fans.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is a smart mix of endless runner and tower defense, outstanding in almost every single aspect, that deserves all the attention from fans of any of those genres.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Punch-Out!! is an old school game which is far from what we are used to play recently. However, definitely this is not bad news, as the game is as fun as it was then, and moreover its graphics are well updated.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A game for everyone, for those who like quick game sessions and also for those who are looking for challenges. Easy to play but very deep and challenging, this experiment of turning Kirby into a Pikmin army is great.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's very, very weird, but very, very addictive. If you're looking for a bizarre experience to spend hours in front of your iDevice, this might be your best choice.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Telltale proves they can adapt their narrative skills to almost any franchise, and brings us one of the best first episodes we've seen in any of their series.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Mikami is back, with a game that reminds of Resident Evil 4, with a touch of Silent Hill and The Last of Us. It's long, hard, fun and challenging, a game you cannot miss if you enjoyed RE4.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It takes a classic strategy formula, but makes it feel fresh, offering a fun, addictive and almost unique experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's as strong as always, but you can feel this generation is coming to an end, and its really hard to make a significant evolution. In any case, it perfect for any basketball fan.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Neon White is an incredible combination of fast-paced shooter and visual novel, that relies on a really solid gameplay to deliver a fantastic experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Need for Speed reinvents itself with a game very different to the series tradition but that results in an excellent racing game, with the right dose of simulation.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Does not Commute is a perfect fit for mobiles, one of those titles you don't want to miss if you like puzzles and skill-based games.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is a sight to behold, a technical achievement that everyone should try. There are some rough edges that, we hope, will be polished, but overall it’s an incredible experience and a glimpse into the future.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Even though the 'freemium' model might not please everyone, it does work and let the player choose whether he wants some extra modes or not. When it comes to gameplay, it's as good as always, and guarantees many hours of fun.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This game offers a very solid gameplay, addictive for the very beginning, and deep for those looking for a mobile challenge.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Bigbig Studios has achieved to adapt the philosophy of the Evolution Studios games to a less powerful hardware.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This year’s entry is a very solid football game. It includes some notable enhancements on the playable side, and it also looks great. A safe bet for football fans.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Need for Speed reinvents itself with a game very different to the series tradition but that results in an excellent racing game, with the right dose of simulation
    • 71 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Maybe it is not the best time to launch the game on the PS2, but genre fans should be happy to receive an RPG which has all the features of the classics of the genre.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is one of the most attractive and original visual designs of the last years, and also a great game, although many will find it too easy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Clever and very hard, this game reminds us of some good old classics, bringing its own personality and proposal to the genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Its new contents are not that important, but will enhance durability for solo players. Its major flaws are the downgrade in graphics and the absence of PlayStation 3 compatibility: you'll have to unlock everything again if you had done it on the PS3. A great fighting game with charming personality that fans of the series will love.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    An excellent sequel and a great adaptation. It is very conservative as a follow-up of the original despite its gameplay enhancements, but it is very enjoyable and this iOS version is a great chance to play it for an affordable price.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Obsidian prove, once again, they know how to make a good RPG. Great story, fantastic world, important decisions and a lot of humor. If you like this genre, you cannot miss it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A must-have for fans of the Phoenix Wright series, as it is even better than those, and not very recommended for those who don't have much patience or don't like very much to read, as sometimes there is a lot of story to be told. Everyone who likes graphic adventure games should try it for its originality and surprising plot.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The idea of Polyphony is clear: to offer something different to Gran Turismo 5 for the players to jump between both versions to complete the garage, making each experience a bit different.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It seems like we will have to wait some time to see more armies, as it happened in the first game. Even though, this is one of the most recommended acquisitions of this year, and one of those titles that no strategy devotee should let escape.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It will easily become the dominator of the fighting genre in the next months thanks to its countless virtues: accessible, deep, technically sound, varied, well-balanced, agile and especially fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A weird experience, short, unique and disturbing. A mix of action and strategy that will absorb you and won't let you stop until you finish it. Not for everyone, but absolutely recommended for those players looking for something new.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A game you cannot miss now if you missed it the first time. The visual evolution is worth highlighting, but it still is an outstanding title in every other aspect.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    There's no reason to buy it again if you've already played it on PC, but if you haven't you're missing one of the biggest surprises of the indie scene. A game like no other, fun and addictive.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    As a tribute to the PlayStation family it could have been better, but as a fighting game it's outstanding. Loads of fun based on a great multiplayer will have us playing for a long while.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Pokémon Pokopia delivers a charming, surprisingly vast life simulation and building adventure, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the franchise. It masterfully blends elements from Animal Crossing and Minecraft, forging a unique identity with deep mechanics and an expansive world. Though inventory management is cumbersome and Pokémon dialogue repetitive, its technical polish and robust multiplayer make it a standout.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A great experience, perfect for mobile gaming. It's easy but deep (no pun intended), and it deserves being installed on every iDevice.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Dusk offers a tribute to old-school shooters with a fantastic level design, frantic gameplay and an excellent OST.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Killer Instinct is one of the best fighting games available on new consoles. Unique and extremely fun, you shouldn't miss it if you have an Xbox One.

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