Vandal's Scores
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For 6,585 reviews, this publication has graded:
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69% higher than the average critic
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7% same as the average critic
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24% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points higher than other critics.
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Average Game review score: 77
| Highest review score: | Journey | |
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| Lowest review score: | Make it indie! |
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Positive: 4,345 out of 6585
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Mixed: 2,099 out of 6585
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Negative: 141 out of 6585
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Royal is much more than we expected. It’s an absolutely incredible game reaching perfection, improving on everything. On top of that, it comes localized, so the language barrier is not a barrier anymore.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 17, 2020
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FromSoftware once again proves its mastery with 'Shadow of the Erdtree,' an expansion that excels in level design and boss battles, though it suffers from technical issues like performance drops and excessive popping.- Vandal
- Posted Jun 18, 2024
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Platinum Games manages to improve everything we knew and loved from the first game, creating a master piece everybody should play.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 20, 2014
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Miyazaki and his team deliver one of the best video games ever made that elevates open-world, action RPGs to a whole new level.- Vandal
- Posted Feb 23, 2022
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Journey is a different game that everyone will love. If you like videogames you must play Journey. It is a very special experience you will never get enough of.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 2, 2012
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This is an unforgettable adventure that just got better. One of the best ARPG ever made improves on every front with a free upgrade for the ultimate experience.- Vandal
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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It's the best and the biggest sandbox ever made. The story and how it's told, the deep world around us where there's always something happening, and the amount of content and things to do, make it the perfect closure for this generation.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 16, 2013
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The perfect Tetris game arrives on PS5 with PSVR2 compatibility to deliver one of the most unbelievable experiences one can have playing something as deceivingly simple as Tetris.- Vandal
- Posted Feb 22, 2023
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Journey has proven again it is a unique game, an experience every player looking for something different should experience.- Vandal
- Posted Jul 23, 2015
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An unforgettable adventure that’s as unmissable now as it was at launch.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 17, 2022
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Alyx is the Half-Life 3 we wanted. The most important and ambitious game in VR, that knows how to make the most of it and deliver a great adventure with a great story.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 27, 2020
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The second entry in the remake trilogy is so good that it left us wondering: “how are they going to make something better for the final episode?” Narrative, gameplay, content… everything is at the highest level, and it managed to keep us engaged, interested in the story and having fun for more than 100 hours.- Vandal
- Posted Feb 22, 2024
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RDRII is a masterpiece —a game everyone who even slightly enjoys video games should play. It is not very innovative, but it excels at everything it does, creating a world and characters that will remain with us for a long, long time.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 25, 2018
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A sequel that reinvents, improves and expands one of the most important masterpieces in the gaming industry to become the best adventure ever made.- Vandal
- Posted May 11, 2023
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Ultimate is one of the best and most complete fighting games ever made, and an incredible homage to video games. This is a fantastic game where every player can find their way to enjoy it. It is an absolute must-have if you own a Switch, and a reason to buy it if you don’t.- Vandal
- Posted Dec 7, 2018
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This is the best puzzle app you can find right now on the App Store. If you have an iDevice, go ahead and buy it.- Vandal
- Posted Feb 18, 2014
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A huge world that makes the most of the Wii with hundres of missions which provide tons of hours of play. Probably the best Japanese RPG in years, and hands down the best of this generation.- Vandal
- Posted Aug 23, 2011
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This is one of the best games we've ever played. We thought the series had peaked, but Atlus has proved us wrong. Unless you hate RPGs, you shouldn't miss it.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 29, 2017
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Mario and Luigi is hands down one of the best RPG in the Nintendo DS, and a fresh experience.- Vandal
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 entertains, challenges and satisfies but, overall, achieves to put a smile in the player's mouth from the beginning, in a travel through fantasy worlds.- Vandal
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Larian Studios takes the RPG genre to the next level again. A masterpiece in which the only limit is your imagination.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 9, 2017
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Nintendo did it again. It's a great game to play with friends, with so much content we can literally spend months playing it. Also, yet another reason to buy a Wii U.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 28, 2014
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It may no longer have the impact of its predecessor, but it is the perfect example that it is not always necessary to reinvent the wheel and that, sometimes, it is enough to polish and improve what already seemed unbeatable to make history again and leave a mark. indelible in an industry that, with titles like this, reminds us why we keep playing. Simply essential.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 3, 2022
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A game that excels both technically and visually, and sets a new standard on DSiWare.- Vandal
- Posted Feb 18, 2011
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This is the most ambitious project Naughty Dog has made so far. It's not a new genre, but it mixes up some of them to bring something unique. It's got nothing to do with Uncharted apart from the look some images may show, but still is one of the best games on PlayStation 3.- Vandal
- Posted Jun 5, 2013
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Except for the language (as long as you don't speak English), we can't really find anything negative about it. It's one of the best RGPs we've ever played, and it'll make worth it every penny you've spent on the handheld.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 3, 2013
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God of War Ragnarök comes to PC with a very polished and well-executed version if we talk about performance level, performing fantastically well on a high-end PC and also doing a good job on a more modest computer such as one of the "Steam Deck" pocket computers that are now present on the market.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 27, 2024
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Playing it is a pleasure for the mind and the senses, ever stimulating and ready to surprise and make us smile.- Vandal
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Undertale is a masterpiece. Fresh, fun and unique, and one of those games you should play if you think you love video games.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 5, 2015
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An impressive masterpiece of technology, refined gameplay and art design.- Vandal
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A colossal and unique roleplaying game, incredibly generous in content, full of amazing details that we think only Bethesda can surpass in the future. One of the best games in history.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 10, 2011
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Three Houses is another masterpiece from the series, a must-have for Switch users fans of the franchise cannot miss. Intelligent Systems got everything right, from story to gameplay, and we can only ask you to give this fantastic adventure an opportunity.- Vandal
- Posted Jul 25, 2019
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MGS V: TPP is one of the best games we've ever played. No matter how high you're expectations are, it will go way beyond them. This is Kojima's masterpiece, and the worst thing about it is that it might be the last MGS with Kojima.- Vandal
- Posted Aug 24, 2015
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This is a masterpiece that is going to change RPGs forever, a new-flawless experience that shows what a role-playing video game should be in 2023.- Vandal
- Posted Aug 16, 2023
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A legendary game that returns as strong as ever thanks to its enhancements, the 3D vision and the addition of extra modes. A must-have for videogame lovers.- Vandal
- Posted Jun 20, 2011
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Everyone who enjoys sci-fi games should take this one into consideration, as long as they're aware that this is indeed a very deep and complex experience, but also outstanding and rewarding.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 21, 2014
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Rockstar brings the GTA formula to the wild west with excellent results.- Vandal
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Mass Effect 3 greatly closes a trilogy that will be remembered for years. Although it is more action-focused than the previous game, the game will please fans of the series and is a serious candidate to be the game of the year.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 7, 2012
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It was expected to be one of this year greatest gamers, and yes, it is.- Vandal
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- Posted Nov 11, 2024
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Naughty Dog delivers their best game yet –an exceptional game in every aspect. It is an incredibly shocking, epic, terrifying action adventure with an unforgettable story.- Vandal
- Posted Jun 12, 2020
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It was expected to be one of this year greatest gamers, and yes, it is.- Vandal
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Rockstar brings the GTA formula to the wild west with excellent results.- Vandal
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Mass Effect 2 resumes with pride the path opened by the first game. This sequel is a lesson of how things should be made.- Vandal
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Mario is back with one of his best adventures yet – a fantastic game that reminds us why Nintendo is still relevant after 30 years. Pure fun, perfect control and one of the most generous and surprising endgames we’ve ever seen in a game like this.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 26, 2017
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The most solid game in the series and also a materpiece of storytelling, which raises again the bar of visual quality in consoles. It adds new elements to its gameplay to avoid aging, and provides a great multiplayer mode offering tons of options. A must-have for PS3 owners and one of the best games of the year.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 24, 2011
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A milestone for PSVITA, and one of the best portable games in the last years. It offers fresh and new ideas, and is a must-have for PSVITA owners.- Vandal
- Posted May 25, 2012
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Blizzard has created one of the best space-operas and one of the best strategy games we've ever played. Great story, great gameplay and great production values make it the perfect closure for Starcraft II.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 16, 2015
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Fans of Max Payne in PC can be happy. Rockstar has done its homework and this is not just a port. All the virtues of the console version are here, but its graphics have been greatly improved and with a powerful machines we can enjoy an spectacle. If you like action games and your PC is up-to-date, this is a great acquisition.- Vandal
- Posted Jun 12, 2012
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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.- Vandal
- Posted May 14, 2012
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Killzone 2 is not perfect, but it's magnificent, with visuals that clarify what PlayStation 3 can -and will be able to- do, and with excellent gameplay and its own, very inmersive style.- Vandal
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Rockstar's masterpiece is better than ever. It's up to you to decide whether it's worth your time and money if you've already played it, but if you haven't, we can tell you it is.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 17, 2014
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Not only it pays a debt with series followers in PSP, but is also one of the most brilliant, complete and must-have titles of the PSP.- Vandal
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the best RPGs ever made, and its PS5 version doesn’t make any compromises, with a fantastic port and even cross-save.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 4, 2023
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Mass Effect 2 resumes with pride the path opened by the first game. This sequel is a lesson of how things should be made.- Vandal
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It starts slowly and at first might seem like an expansion, but it has many epic moments waiting for you. It is not the perfect game, but comes dangerously close.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 23, 2011
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It starts slowly and at first might seem like an expansion, but it has many epic moments waiting for you. It is not the perfect game, but comes dangerously close.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 23, 2011
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It starts slowly and at first might seem like an expansion, but it has many epic moments waiting for you. It is not the perfect game, but comes dangerously close.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 23, 2011
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It doesn't just meet expectations, it rolls over them. One of the best games of the year.- Vandal
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Halo expands focusing on the smallest things, with new gameplay and the same excellence we are used to.- Vandal
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Pure fun and maximum challenge. This is an addictive, almost hypnotic experience.- Vandal
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They are three games of indisputable quality, adding 80 hours of gameplay, in a single disc and with some new features.. This is hands down one of the most interesting packages in the market, and a good example of the good health of some classics of the past generation.- Vandal
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GTA V is one of the best PC versions we've seen in a long while. The new features might not be enough to replay the game, but if you haven't played it yet, you'll find this to be a great game that's better than ever.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 15, 2015
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Don't think for one moment that The Beatles Rock Band is just a new title in the series. The Beatles drew the masses in their time like no one before, and when you start playing this title you feel yourself submerged in this sparkling sensation.- Vandal
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It doesn't revolutionize the formula, but innovates on it enough to become again a game that engages you from the very beginning.- Vandal
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This time it makes it right, and shows love to the franchise, even though some players might not like the online experience. So far, they've done a great job bringing back Eorzea, and we really hope they continue to fight to keep it alive.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 11, 2013
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This is an original a refreshing title, able to offer great entertainment and fun while exploring its environments and facing its challenges. Its use of water brings a new twist to adventure games.- Vandal
- Posted Jan 4, 2011
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Halo: Reach again sets the benchmark of how to make a combat game, be it first or third person. Its freedom to be played and approach any situation makes it a unique game. Its only flaw is the duration of the story, a bit shot, although many will feel compensated by its overwhelming multiplayer mode.- Vandal
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This remaster revitalizes a classic JRPG with gorgeous high-definition visuals, quality-of-life improvements like adjustable battle speed and encounter rates, and a polished interface that surpasses the original, although the new minigames feel disconnected from the main story and serve more as tech demos than meaningful additions.- Vandal
- Posted Jun 23, 2025
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From Software has created another fantastic game, and this time it's the perfect balance between action, platforming and stealth. If you like the Souls concept, you’ll find it here with a very interesting twist.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 25, 2019
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If you own the original version, there aren't many reasons to upgrade, but if you don't, this is the best way to enjoy one of the best 2D platforming adventure we've played in a long while.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 12, 2016
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Doom Eternal is, in 2020, what Doom 2 was in 1994: one of the best FPS of its generation. Eternal is an incredible and brutal experience that you cannot miss.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 17, 2020
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Tekken 8 is the most fun Tekken to play, improves the online and the content for a single player. It is the best launch possible to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the saga. It has a great gameplay, a varied and solid roster, a spectacular story mode, and a lot of modes and customization options. It also has some flaws, such as the lack of some classic characters, the uneven quality of the scenarios, or the absence of a Tekken Force mode or similar.- Vandal
- Posted Jan 23, 2024
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A must-have that demonstrates that Zelda is still in great form, and celebrates in the best possible way the 25th birthday of the series. As each Zelda game, it is outstanding. Not only one of the best games in Wii history, but also one of the best in the generation.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 14, 2011
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We still feel like this is one of the best games of the current generation of consoles, and having it available on more platforms is just a great reason to replay it. If you like platform games and exploring maps, this is a game you cannot miss.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 31, 2014
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Sometimes touted as overestimated, Braid hasn't aged at all. It is such a recommendable game for PlayStation 3 users as it was for the others systems at the time, and hasn't lost its freshness and originality.- Vandal
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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.- Vandal
- Posted Jan 17, 2013
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Definitely, no videogame fan should let Fallout 3 escape. There are so many things you can do, places you can explore and situations to experiment, that regardless the many times we could say this is a superb title, an instant classic, there is no better way to understand the reason for such praise than to get lost in the ruinous Washington D.C. region.- Vandal
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This is probably the darkest, weirdest and most unique Zelda ever released, and it's still as good as it was on N64. The visual improvements and the gameplay tweaks are reason enough to go back to it, if you haven't played it before.- Vandal
- Posted Feb 4, 2015
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This is an outstanding game in every aspect, that also adds very interesting ideas. If you've ever enjoyed an Japanese RPG, this is a title you cannot miss.- Vandal
- Posted Dec 2, 2013
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This is one of the best remakes ever made –a perfect example of how to bring a game back, and a reason to buy a PS5.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 16, 2020
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Supergiant Games refines and expands its acclaimed roguelite formula with a deeper story, richer worldbuilding, and a superb new protagonist, while offering even more varied combat and stunning art design; though some early areas and builds feel repetitive and unbalanced, it remains a polished, addictive, and masterfully crafted sequel worthy of the genre’s throne.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 26, 2025
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The best Assassin's Creed and one of the best games of the year. Bigger and better, and still an Assassin's Creed. It takes the core of the series and takes it to a whole new level in almost every aspect. It provides dozens of hours of gameplay, and, if you forgive some technical issues, you'll be in front of one of the best adventures we've seen in the last few years.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 30, 2012
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This is a game you cannot miss. The whole game offers more than many retail titles, for only 1,200 Microsoft Points. The visuals are stunning, the battle system is entertaining and there's many maps for us to explore. We can conclude by saying that it's one of the best games on Xbox Live Arcade.- Vandal
- Posted Aug 15, 2012
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Blizzard has done a great job adapting the UI and the control system to consoles, so now it's up to you how you prefer playing it. Either way, just make sure you don't miss it.- Vandal
- Posted Aug 18, 2014
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Trine 2 is a lesson of how a great game should be. Action, platforming, puzzles, an impressive visual design, a great soundtrack, amazing level design and one of the best cooperative modes, both local and online, we have seen in a very long time.- Vandal
- Posted Dec 12, 2011
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It brings back all the elements that made the previous episodes as great as they are, wrapped up by Star Wars. It's still as fun as always, and really recommended if you're a fan of any of the series.- Vandal
- Posted Nov 9, 2012
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From Software delivers its best work so far, a game that makes the Souls series better than ever. It's no longer surprising, but it's still an experience you don't want to miss.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 4, 2016
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Astro Bot is what deserves to be called a video game, and a beautiful homage to the history of PlayStation. It’s full of creativity and designed to surprise the player and let them have fun. A must have for PS5 owners.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 5, 2024
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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.- Vandal
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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The best first-person shooter on the App Store. It improves upon the second entry of the series, polishing its flaws, adds more duration and offers a good multiplayer mode, although a bit too classic. And its graphics are outstanding.- Vandal
- Posted May 14, 2012
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Ultimately, Chrono Trigger is a good classic, as enjoyable today as it was years ago. It has not aged badly, and in fact, it can bring some new fresh features to players who didn't know it, in spite of the later titles they might have played.- Vandal
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This is a outstanding remake that makes everything better for one of the best horror games ever made.- Vandal
- Posted Jan 26, 2023
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A different HD update. The rest of them take games that were great at their time, but now have been surpassed by their sequels or new fanchises. But Ico and Shadow of the Colossus are still masterpieces by today standards, as are such special games that would stand among the best of the year if made from scratch and released today. A must-have for all who consider themselves passionate about videogames.- Vandal
- Posted Sep 9, 2011
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Definitely, no videogame fan should let Fallout 3 escape. There are so many things you can do, places you can explore and situations to experiment, that regardless the many times we could say this is a superb title, an instant classic, there is no better way to understand the reason for such praise than to get lost in the ruinous Washington D.C. region.- Vandal
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It's unique, fresh and makes you think. As weird as it may look, Framed is one of those milestones in mobile gaming, and one of those games you have to try.- Vandal
- Posted Jan 9, 2015
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Ori is an artistic masterpiece in movement and a outstanding game. An unforgettable experience you shouldn’t miss.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 11, 2015
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Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2 delivers a masterful conversion, achieving stable 60 FPS and stunning native HDR that elevates the iconic American frontier. This version largely rectifies the original Switch's flaws, nearly matching the PC experience, although minor popping artifacts and a somewhat rigid mission design persist. Overall, a triumphant return.- Vandal
- Posted Dec 20, 2025
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Don't think for one moment that The Beatles Rock Band is just a new title in the series. The Beatles drew the masses in their time like no one before, and when you start playing this titles you feel yourself submerged in this sparkling sensation.- Vandal
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The evolution of the series in Nintendo DS has left us open-mouthed, and makes us have great hopes for the next Wii game.- Vandal
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This is an interesting toy, but as a game it’s definitely limited. We’re sure younger players will love it, although we would have liked to see a more ambitious take on the concept.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 14, 2020
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Pearl Abyss delivers an exceptionally ambitious open-world epic that pushes technical boundaries with its proprietary BlackSpace Engine. Although the combat is visceral and the world is visually breathtaking, the title currently suffers from a lack of focus and inconsistent narrative quality. Despite these flaws, its sheer magnitude makes it a fascinating, if uneven, experience for RPG enthusiasts.- Vandal
- Posted Mar 18, 2026
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It is a complete experience that fulfills its objectives in a remarkable way, a video game with all the usual elements in a role story and that gives a fun purpose to the fact of sweating, and is one of the best exergaming games we have seen.- Vandal
- Posted Oct 17, 2019
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