Weekly Famitsu review roundup — background and context
Weekly Famitsu, the long-running Japanese gaming magazine published under the Kadokawa umbrella, continues its established four-reviewer scoring format, where up to 10 points are awarded by each reviewer for a maximum possible score of 40.
The magazine’s weekly review tallies remain a closely watched barometer for critical reception in Japan and are regularly cited by industry analysts, publishers, and players alike.
Famitsu's ratings for the week of August 2, 2026
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for August 2, 2026 lists the following individual reviewer scores and totals for six recently reviewed titles.
Each entry below shows the four separate reviewer scores followed by the combined total out of 40.
- Beast of Reincarnation — 8/9/9/9 (Total: 35/40)
- Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth — 8/8/8/8 (Total: 32/40)
- Lily Fantasia — 8/8/6/8 (Total: 30/40)
- Kusan: City of Wolves — 7/8/7/8 (Total: 30/40)
- Route 16R — 6/7/6/6 (Total: 25/40)
- The 9th Charnel — 6/6/5/6 (Total: 23/40)
Journalistic restatement of the announcement
In clear, journalistic terms: Famitsu’s August 2, 2026 review roundup places Beast of Reincarnation at the top of this week’s group with a combined 35 out of 40 from four reviewers, while Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth earned a consistent set of eights for a 32/40.
Lily Fantasia and Kusan: City of Wolves each posted 30/40 totals, with Route 16R and The 9th Charnel receiving lower combined scores of 25 and 23 respectively.
What this means for readers and platforms
These Famitsu scores offer a snapshot of critical response in Japan but do not by themselves indicate sales performance or platform availability.
Famitsu reviews cover titles across platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
For Switch players, newly released or localized titles typically appear on the Nintendo eShop and are often announced or highlighted during Nintendo Direct presentations.
For readers tracking historical coverage and past ratings, consult our Famitsu scores archive for earlier weeks and comparative context.
Weekly Famitsu, the long-running Japanese gaming magazine published under the Kadokawa umbrella, continues its established four-reviewer scoring format, where up to 10 points are awarded by each reviewer for a maximum possible score of 40.
The magazine’s weekly review tallies remain a closely watched barometer for critical reception in Japan and are regularly cited by industry analysts, publishers, and players alike.
Famitsu's ratings for the week of August 2, 2026
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for August 2, 2026 lists the following individual reviewer scores and totals for six recently reviewed titles.
Each entry below shows the four separate reviewer scores followed by the combined total out of 40.
- Beast of Reincarnation — 8/9/9/9 (Total: 35/40)
- Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth — 8/8/8/8 (Total: 32/40)
- Lily Fantasia — 8/8/6/8 (Total: 30/40)
- Kusan: City of Wolves — 7/8/7/8 (Total: 30/40)
- Route 16R — 6/7/6/6 (Total: 25/40)
- The 9th Charnel — 6/6/5/6 (Total: 23/40)
Journalistic restatement of the announcement
In clear, journalistic terms: Famitsu’s August 2, 2026 review roundup places Beast of Reincarnation at the top of this week’s group with a combined 35 out of 40 from four reviewers, while Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth earned a consistent set of eights for a 32/40.
Lily Fantasia and Kusan: City of Wolves each posted 30/40 totals, with Route 16R and The 9th Charnel receiving lower combined scores of 25 and 23 respectively.
What this means for readers and platforms
These Famitsu scores offer a snapshot of critical response in Japan but do not by themselves indicate sales performance or platform availability.
Famitsu reviews cover titles across platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
For Switch players, newly released or localized titles typically appear on the Nintendo eShop and are often announced or highlighted during Nintendo Direct presentations.
For readers tracking historical coverage and past ratings, consult our Famitsu scores archive for earlier weeks and comparative context.
