EDGE magazine has published its review scores for issue #425 (August 2026), compiling assessments of recent releases across AAA and indie lines.
The roundup highlights a mix of high-profile franchises and smaller studio efforts, with several Nintendo-related titles singled out—most notably Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Mina the Hollower.
In clear journalistic terms: EDGE released the scores for its August 2026 issue, presenting numerical evaluations for each game covered and grouping both mainstream and indie releases in a single roundup.
Full EDGE issue #425 review roundup (scores as published by EDGE):
- Forza Horizon 6 – 8
- Zero Parades: For Dead Spies – 7
- Directive 8020 – 6
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 8
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – 6
- Phonopolis – 8
- Mina The Hollower – 7
- Call of the Elder Gods – 6
- Coffee Talk Tokyo – 8
- Prime Monster – 8
- The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time – 6
Context and verified developer/platform notes:
- Forza Horizon 6: The Forza Horizon series is developed by Playground Games and historically targets Xbox platforms and PC; the franchise has repeatedly received coverage in major outlets for its open-world racing design.
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: As a Yoshi-branded release, the title is part of Nintendo’s IP and is associated with Nintendo’s first-party platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
- Mina the Hollower: Developed by Yacht Club Games, Mina the Hollower has been covered widely as a genre homage and has appeared on platforms that include the Nintendo Switch.
- Coffee Talk Tokyo: Coffee Talk and related entries are associated with indie developer Toge Productions and have seen releases on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: LEGO branded titles are typically developed or published in conjunction with TT Games and released across console platforms.
EDGE’s archive remains the authoritative source for past scores; readers tracking review trends or following specific developers and platforms (Nintendo Switch,eShop,Xbox Series X|S) should consult the magazine’s archives for the full historical record.
This issue’s mix of 6–8 scores underscores EDGE’s continued coverage across mainstream franchises and indie projects.
The roundup highlights a mix of high-profile franchises and smaller studio efforts, with several Nintendo-related titles singled out—most notably Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Mina the Hollower.
In clear journalistic terms: EDGE released the scores for its August 2026 issue, presenting numerical evaluations for each game covered and grouping both mainstream and indie releases in a single roundup.
Full EDGE issue #425 review roundup (scores as published by EDGE):
- Forza Horizon 6 – 8
- Zero Parades: For Dead Spies – 7
- Directive 8020 – 6
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 8
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – 6
- Phonopolis – 8
- Mina The Hollower – 7
- Call of the Elder Gods – 6
- Coffee Talk Tokyo – 8
- Prime Monster – 8
- The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time – 6
Context and verified developer/platform notes:
- Forza Horizon 6: The Forza Horizon series is developed by Playground Games and historically targets Xbox platforms and PC; the franchise has repeatedly received coverage in major outlets for its open-world racing design.
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: As a Yoshi-branded release, the title is part of Nintendo’s IP and is associated with Nintendo’s first-party platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
- Mina the Hollower: Developed by Yacht Club Games, Mina the Hollower has been covered widely as a genre homage and has appeared on platforms that include the Nintendo Switch.
- Coffee Talk Tokyo: Coffee Talk and related entries are associated with indie developer Toge Productions and have seen releases on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: LEGO branded titles are typically developed or published in conjunction with TT Games and released across console platforms.
EDGE’s archive remains the authoritative source for past scores; readers tracking review trends or following specific developers and platforms (Nintendo Switch,eShop,Xbox Series X|S) should consult the magazine’s archives for the full historical record.
This issue’s mix of 6–8 scores underscores EDGE’s continued coverage across mainstream franchises and indie projects.
