Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,612 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 Red Dead Redemption 2
Lowest review score: 10 Make it indie!
Score distribution:
6615 game reviews
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Woden: Rally Edge masterfully revives classic arcade rally, delivering fantastic gameplay and satisfying progression that keeps me deeply engaged. Although some tracks feel uninspired or brief, and the music can become repetitive, its blend of retro charm and modern ideas, alongside solid local multiplayer, provides a highly recommendable and challenging experience.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Trails Beyond the Horizon delivers a more solid story and increasingly dynamic, challenging combat, proving a delightful entry for franchise veterans. Although it marks an epic beginning to the saga's conclusion, the LGC system remains underdeveloped, and it suffers from some technical flaws on older consoles, impacting the overall rhythm for a new player.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a game that’s hard to review. It’s a very unique and interesting experience, but it barely lasts an hour, preventing it from developing its ideas and making it feel more like a prototype or a demo than a full game.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    This remaster of the 1990 PC Engine classic delivers a healthy dose of nostalgia for fans of Ryo Saeba yet fails to modernize its rigid mechanics. While the addition of multi-language support and other extras is welcome, the repetitive combat and dated level design make it a tough recommendation for those without an existing emotional connection to the franchise.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    This adaptation delivers the best franchise experience yet through a vibrant open world and accessible combat. Although it captures the series' charm, it suffers from overly familiar mechanics and shallow difficulty. Despite its impressive visuals, the inevitable progression hurdles and fierce genre competition hinder its long-term appeal for seasoned players.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    It delivers a breathtaking hand-drawn cinematic experience that captivates through its imaginative storytelling and magnificent orchestral score. However, it struggles with repetitive, shallow gameplay mechanics and lingering technical bugs. Despite its visual brilliance and deep philosophical narrative, the simplistic action and lack of mechanical depth prevent it from reaching true greatness.
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    • 68 Critic Score
    This surreal metroidvania brilliantly translates its iconic source material with a striking art style and sharp, dark humor. It delivers creative boss encounters and an insightful exploration of anxiety. However, the repetitive combat and brief four-hour runtime prevent it from reaching its full potential, leaving a charming yet shallow experience.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    This enhanced nightmare delivers a hauntingly fluid experience, providing the definitive portable version of Tarsier’s macabre masterpiece. It masterfully balances oppressive atmosphere with striking visual upgrades, yet occasionally suffers from soft image quality and clunky platforming. Despite minor technical inefficiencies, the journey remains a profound, terrifyingly beautiful achievement in cinematic horror.

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