Vandal's Scores

  • Games
For 6,582 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:
6586 game reviews
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Its colorful Mediterranean world, relaxing exploration, and charming art style make Wheel World a delightful and lighthearted cycling adventure, though its shallow customization, inconsistent physics, and sudden late-game difficulty spikes hold it back from being a fully satisfying experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The minigames that take advantage of mouse mode are notable, and we would have liked to see more that took advantage of the camera and microphone. Despite all this, it's a highly recommended game, as if it was already comprehensive, it's even more so now, adding a touch of experimentation and novelty especially suitable for those who haven't tried the game (or want to expand it, which may also be worthwhile). If you want a long-lasting, high-quality party game, this is the spot you should definitely check out.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This AA soulslike offers a beautiful yet brutal journey through a richly atmospheric Ming Dynasty China, with strong combat mechanics, varied builds, and striking Unreal Engine 5 visuals, although it's held back by occasional lack of polish, underwhelming side quests, and the absence of a map.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Luto delivers a deeply emotional psychological horror experience through strong audiovisual design and a symbolic, bilingual narrative about grief, though its puzzle design is inconsistent and sometimes frustrating, occasionally breaking immersion in an otherwise hauntingly effective atmosphere.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Despite its charming visuals and some thematic variety, Tamagotchi Plaza suffers from overly simplistic and repetitive minigames, minimal interaction with its large cast of characters, and a lack of meaningful progression or rewards, making it hard to recommend even to young fans of the series.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it includes some welcome additions like widescreen support and improved analog controls for the 3D entries, this compilation feels incomplete due to the absence of several versions, lack of translations, and questionable choices like removing original save systems; still, it offers a decent way to revisit or discover this quirky platforming trilogy if you manage your expectations.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This charming debut by Zockrates Laboratories stands out for its beautiful handcrafted visuals and a clever material-swapping mechanic that adds depth to platforming and puzzle-solving, although its limited freedom, weak enemy design, and chaotic level organization slightly hold it back from greatness.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This standalone expansion delivers a tighter, more action-focused campaign with new weapons, environmental executions, and a deeper look into RoboCop's character, while maintaining the series' satirical tone and fan-service appeal, though its weak enemy AI, technical issues, and uneven playable character sections slightly diminish the experience.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    "Weird" is the word that best describes Shadow Labyrinth, a textbook 2D Metroidvania with a rather ugly aesthetic, a somewhat strange story and setting, and gameplay that doesn't stand out in any way, with a development that is surprisingly mediocre in its first few hours, but improves considerably in the final part. There are much better options within the genre, but if you're a REAL fan of this type of game and have already played all the important ones, we're sure you'll enjoy it. A title that, despite its shortcomings and lack of standing out in any way, has a "certain charm." In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if it ends up becoming a kind of cult title, one of those games that only grows stronger over the years, given time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Drifter is a practically essential graphic adventure for any fan of the genre who wants to enjoy a good story with a fast pace, intriguing mysteries, and good puzzles. An absorbing thriller that grabs you from the first minute and doesn't let go until you finish. And if that weren't enough, it comes with a truly luxurious audiovisual presentation that is a joy to behold. It's a shame the texts haven't been translated into Spanish, although if that's not a problem for you, don't hesitate to pick it up.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza marks a triumphant return for the iconic ape in a 3D platformer that rivals Mario’s adventures. While the game boasts a rich world and engaging mechanics, some players will find a lack of challenge, but it is, overall, a fantastic experience within Nintendo Switch 2’s catalog.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Edens Zero offers a faithful adaptation of Hiro Mashima’s story with a detailed narrative and varied characters, but it suffers from overly simplistic combat, uninspired mission design, and outdated visuals. While the exploration of Blue Garden adds some depth and content, the low difficulty and repetitive gameplay limit its appeal mostly to fans of the series.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    ANTRO offers a unique blend of urban music, dystopian storytelling, and platforming action set in a dark underground Barcelona, with strong artistic and sound design that immerses players in its atmosphere. However, the gameplay feels somewhat imprecise and relies heavily on trial and error, and the very short duration leaves the player wanting more despite its creative ambition.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This spin-off revitalizes the Rune Factory series with a fresh, Japan-inspired setting, introducing village management and sacred dance mechanics alongside combat and farming. While its charming visuals and engaging world-building shine, technical issues like frame drops and pop-in detract from the experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    VOID Interactive delivers a highly realistic and brutal tactical police shooter with deep gameplay requiring careful planning and teamwork, which despite some visual compromises and a challenging learning curve on consoles, stands out uniquely in its genre. However, censorship applied for console release, including changes to violence and nudity, sparked controversy especially among PC players due to cross-platform consistency, although these adjustments do not reduce the game's intense and authentic atmosphere.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This remake delivers a visually improved version of a classic SRPG with a complex mech-based tactical system and a mature, politically charged story, but suffers from a poor Spanish translation and a lack of meaningful gameplay innovations; while the enhanced interface and new quality-of-life options help, the game misses the chance to fully modernize or preserve the original’s raw essence.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    This collection preserves the charm and freshness of the original rhythm-strategy games with upgraded resolution, quality-of-life improvements, and new difficulty settings, but it lacks new content or extras, which makes it feel like a missed opportunity for a fuller tribute.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Ashen Arrows delivers a solid and chaotic tower defense experience with roguelite elements and enjoyable archery mechanics that reward precision and strategy, especially in co-op, although the campaign feels like a missed opportunity due to its limited scope and lack of ambition.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This remaster shines thanks to its many gameplay improvements, visual enhancements, quality-of-life updates, and full Spanish localization, although its simplistic investigation mechanics and occasional repetition in demon interactions reveal its dated roots; still, it's a charming, accessible introduction to a lighter side of the Shin Megami Tensei universe.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This VR arcade brawler offers a unique and physically demanding combat system with cinematic ambition and striking visual flair, but suffers from repetitive gameplay, technical flaws, and a lack of mechanical depth that ultimately make it feel more like a rough prototype than a fully realized experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Capcom delivers a visually striking and mechanically unique blend of strategy and action that performs surprisingly well on Switch 2, with fluid gameplay and solid visuals despite some texture pop-in and occasional frame drops; the new mouse mode adds intuitive exploration but feels clunky in combat, though thankfully it's optional.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This nostalgic and approachable JRPG stands out for its emotionally mature story, accessible combat, and simplified progression that make it ideal for newcomers, although veterans may find it too basic and repetitive in both gameplay depth and resource management.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite a predictable story and underwhelming stealth and combat mechanics, Steel Seed manages to entertain with its nostalgic approach to linear sci-fi adventures, an engaging atmosphere, and some visually striking moments, though frequent bugs, rough controls, and technical issues hold it back.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Battle Train is a quirky, strategic roguelike that mixes explosive turn-based train combat with deck-building and a mock TV show presentation, offering addictive gameplay, clever mechanics, and lots of replayability, though some frustrating design choices around difficulty and pacing hold it back from reaching its full potential.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This 1:1 port of the original version shines with excellent co-op mechanics, strong visual performance, and thoughtful multiplayer options like Gamechat and Gameshare; however, the requirement of extra controllers for local co-op and the disappointing "Code in a Box" physical release slightly dampen an otherwise ideal title to launch with Switch 2.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This remake goes beyond nostalgia by reimagining Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 with modern visuals, added content, and reworked mechanics that balance freshness and authenticity; despite minor technical issues and some divisive design choices, it delivers a deep, generous, and lovingly crafted experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    MindsEye offers an original narrative and a powerful level creator tool within a dystopian open world, but it suffers from repetitive, uninspired gameplay and poor technical performance, especially on mid-range PCs and Steam Deck. Despite well-crafted cutscenes and a promising concept, the lack of polish, outdated design choices, and insufficient support for the creation system greatly limit its appeal.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This RPG offers a dark, mature world inspired by Arthurian legends and classic Bethesda-style RPGs, delivering deep progression and rich narrative choices, though its combat feels outdated and technical flaws like AI and animations reduce its polish; overall, it stands out for its unique atmosphere and scope despite some rough edges.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Zoink shifts from a narrative-driven 3D adventure to a roguelite with a dynamic combat system, detailed progression mechanics, and strong visual identity, though the repetitive enemy encounters, overreliance on randomness, and weaker story focus may deter some fans of the original.

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