EDGE magazine has published its review scores for issue #430 (the Christmas 2026 issue), covering a broad mix of releases.
The UK-based publication, produced by Future plc, rates a range of contemporary titles in this roundup—among them Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Final Fantasy Resonance—providing a snapshot of critical response as the year closes.
Full EDGE review roundup (issue #430)
- Ace Combat 8 – 8
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 7
- Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – 6
- End of Abyss – 5
- Final Fantasy Resonance – 6
- Gears of War: E-Day – 8
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 – 5
- Order of the Sinking Star – 9
- Penguin Colony – 6
- Planet Zoo 2 – 8
- Silver Pines – 7
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 9
- Valor Mortis – 6
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (score: 7)
EDGE’s coverage of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse notes that, even after reaching the game’s normal ending, several narrative questions remain unanswered and technical or design issues are still noticeable much of the time.
The reviewer added that in the late stages the team’s progression made those problems easier to overlook, but not enough to fully excuse them.
The piece concluded that developer Evil Empire has nevertheless contributed positively to the franchise’s format and tone, calling the release “a pretty good night to have a curse.”
Final Fantasy Resonance (score: 6)
On Final Fantasy Resonance, EDGE observed the game lacks a strong throughline to anchor its themes and structure, suggesting the entry feels less confident than previous series milestones.
The review described Resonance as the series’ first HD-2D outing presented as a full-fledged classic-style Final Fantasy, arguing it leans heavily on nostalgia without finding a fresh, decisive identity—what the reviewer termed “strained echoes.”
Context and where to look next
EDGE maintains an archive of past scores and long-form reviews on its site for readers who want to track historical coverage.
For Nintendo-focused audiences, outlets commonly cross-reference such magazine scores with digital storefront listings like the Nintendo eShop and announcements from Nintendo Direct when evaluating platform-specific releases and sales impact.
This issue’s scores offer a concise overview of critical sentiment entering late 2026, and readers can consult EDGE’s archives for full review text and deeper analysis.
The UK-based publication, produced by Future plc, rates a range of contemporary titles in this roundup—among them Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Final Fantasy Resonance—providing a snapshot of critical response as the year closes.
Full EDGE review roundup (issue #430)
- Ace Combat 8 – 8
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 7
- Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – 6
- End of Abyss – 5
- Final Fantasy Resonance – 6
- Gears of War: E-Day – 8
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 – 5
- Order of the Sinking Star – 9
- Penguin Colony – 6
- Planet Zoo 2 – 8
- Silver Pines – 7
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 9
- Valor Mortis – 6
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (score: 7)
EDGE’s coverage of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse notes that, even after reaching the game’s normal ending, several narrative questions remain unanswered and technical or design issues are still noticeable much of the time.
The reviewer added that in the late stages the team’s progression made those problems easier to overlook, but not enough to fully excuse them.
The piece concluded that developer Evil Empire has nevertheless contributed positively to the franchise’s format and tone, calling the release “a pretty good night to have a curse.”
Final Fantasy Resonance (score: 6)
On Final Fantasy Resonance, EDGE observed the game lacks a strong throughline to anchor its themes and structure, suggesting the entry feels less confident than previous series milestones.
The review described Resonance as the series’ first HD-2D outing presented as a full-fledged classic-style Final Fantasy, arguing it leans heavily on nostalgia without finding a fresh, decisive identity—what the reviewer termed “strained echoes.”
Context and where to look next
EDGE maintains an archive of past scores and long-form reviews on its site for readers who want to track historical coverage.
For Nintendo-focused audiences, outlets commonly cross-reference such magazine scores with digital storefront listings like the Nintendo eShop and announcements from Nintendo Direct when evaluating platform-specific releases and sales impact.
This issue’s scores offer a concise overview of critical sentiment entering late 2026, and readers can consult EDGE’s archives for full review text and deeper analysis.
