Console Monster writes: "Vandal Hearts from Konami is a very long running series, dating back to the days of the original PlayStation, one that hasn't been heard from in a number of years. For Flames of Judgment, the story is set in the early history of Vandal Hearts, and begins with Tobias and his friend as new recruits enduring basic training. This doesn't last long as bandits begin to overrun the village Tolby, resulting in Tobias and crew being sent to get help to defeat them. This first act of the game sets the scene and tone for the rest of the story; one of betrayal and revenge – an almost unexpected turn of events, and lays way to the mainstay of the title: turn-based battles, laid out in a typical grid fashion." 70/100