Famitsu’s latest batch of reviews for the week of May 24, 2026 places Yoshi and the Mysterious Book at the top of the chart with a combined score of 35 out of 40.
Famitsu, the long-running Japanese games magazine known for its four-reviewer scoring format, published the weekly roundup that covers several recent releases across platforms including Nintendo Switch and other systems with eShop availability.
In plain journalistic terms, Famitsu identified Yoshi and the Mysterious Book as the standout release of the week, awarding it reviewer scores of 9, 9, 8 and 9 for a total of 35/40.
Famitsu’s method assigns each of four reviewers a score out of 10, producing a maximum possible score of 40—an industry-standard reference point frequently cited by developers and publishers in Japan.
The full list of Famitsu scores for the week of May 24, 2026 is as follows:
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 9 / 9 / 8 / 9 (35/40)
- Coffee Talk Tokyo – 8 / 8 / 9 / 7 (32/40)
- Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 – 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 (32/40)
- Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered – 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 (32/40)
- MotoGP 26 – 8 / 8 / 7 / 8 (31/40)
- Trash Goblin – 7 / 8 / 8 / 7 (30/40)
- JDM: Japanese Drift Master – 8 / 7 / 8 / 7 (30/40)
The list underscores a strong week for established and niche titles alike.
MotoGP 26, part of the long-running racing franchise developed by Milestone, appears in the roundup with consistent reviewer marks, while narrative-driven indie Coffee Talk Tokyo earned a notably high individual score from one reviewer.
For publishers and developers, Famitsu scores remain a visible indicator in the Japanese market; high scores can support retail visibility and digital storefront featuring on platforms such as the Nintendo eShop.
For players on Nintendo Switch, Famitsu’s evaluations offer a quick, measured snapshot that complements player reviews and platform store metrics.
This roundup is a reminder that weekly Famitsu reports continue to be a relevant signal for both consumers and industry watchers.
The magazine’s aggregated reviewer approach provides concise numerical context for launch-week reception, helping readers filter the growing slate of Switch and multi-platform releases.
Famitsu, the long-running Japanese games magazine known for its four-reviewer scoring format, published the weekly roundup that covers several recent releases across platforms including Nintendo Switch and other systems with eShop availability.
In plain journalistic terms, Famitsu identified Yoshi and the Mysterious Book as the standout release of the week, awarding it reviewer scores of 9, 9, 8 and 9 for a total of 35/40.
Famitsu’s method assigns each of four reviewers a score out of 10, producing a maximum possible score of 40—an industry-standard reference point frequently cited by developers and publishers in Japan.
The full list of Famitsu scores for the week of May 24, 2026 is as follows:
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 9 / 9 / 8 / 9 (35/40)
- Coffee Talk Tokyo – 8 / 8 / 9 / 7 (32/40)
- Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 – 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 (32/40)
- Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered – 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 (32/40)
- MotoGP 26 – 8 / 8 / 7 / 8 (31/40)
- Trash Goblin – 7 / 8 / 8 / 7 (30/40)
- JDM: Japanese Drift Master – 8 / 7 / 8 / 7 (30/40)
The list underscores a strong week for established and niche titles alike.
MotoGP 26, part of the long-running racing franchise developed by Milestone, appears in the roundup with consistent reviewer marks, while narrative-driven indie Coffee Talk Tokyo earned a notably high individual score from one reviewer.
For publishers and developers, Famitsu scores remain a visible indicator in the Japanese market; high scores can support retail visibility and digital storefront featuring on platforms such as the Nintendo eShop.
For players on Nintendo Switch, Famitsu’s evaluations offer a quick, measured snapshot that complements player reviews and platform store metrics.
This roundup is a reminder that weekly Famitsu reports continue to be a relevant signal for both consumers and industry watchers.
The magazine’s aggregated reviewer approach provides concise numerical context for launch-week reception, helping readers filter the growing slate of Switch and multi-platform releases.
