EDGE Magazine August 2025 Review Scores: Monster Train 2 and Nintendo Switch Highlights

EDGE Magazine, renowned for its critical and influential reviews in the gaming industry, has released its latest scores for issue #412 (August 2025).

This new issue offers a comprehensive look at some of the season’s most anticipated titles, including major launches on the Nintendo Switch such as Monster Train 2.

Across the gaming landscape, EDGE’s latest evaluations deliver insight into both high-profile sequels and innovative indies, providing valuable context for players and industry watchers alike. Monster Train 2, which launched recently on Nintendo Switch, stands out among this month’s lineup.

Developed by Shiny Shoe, the sequel builds on the strategic deck-building mechanics of the original, which earned praise for its addictive gameplay and robust replayability.

EDGE has awarded Monster Train 2 a strong score of 8, highlighting the game’s polished mechanics, engaging new features, and successful adaptation for the Switch platform.

The publication notes that Monster Train 2 "demonstrates a masterful refinement of its predecessor’s ideas, offering both depth and accessibility for newcomers and returning fans." In addition to Monster Train 2, several other prominent titles were assessed in this issue.

FromSoftware’s highly anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign received a standout score of 9, underlining its critical acclaim and further solidifying the developer’s reputation for intricate world-building and immersive design.

In contrast, Doom: The Dark Ages, the latest entry from id Software, was rated at 6, indicating a more mixed critical reception as the franchise ventures into new thematic territory. Here is the complete rundown of EDGE #412 review scores for August 2025: - Elden Ring: Nightreign – 9 - Doom: The Dark Ages – 6 - Blades of Fire – 4 - Revenge of the Savage Planet – 6 - To a T – 8 - The Midnight Walk – 6 - The Precinct – 4 - Monster Train 2 – 8 - The Siege and the Sandfox – 7 - Deliver At All Costs – 6 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown – 5 These scores showcase the diverse array of new experiences available to Nintendo Switch players and the broader gaming audience, ranging from genre-defining installments like Elden Ring: Nightreign, to creative indie projects and accessible strategy games like Monster Train 2.

For many gamers, EDGE magazine remains a trusted resource, and its review archive offers a valuable reference point for tracking the critical history of games across all platforms.

Readers can explore past and current EDGE scores through the magazine’s official archives, further supporting their discovery of standout titles on the Switch eShop and beyond.

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