Famitsu has published its latest review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, covering a mix of Japanese and indie releases.
The weekly breakdown features Brigandine Abyss, Neptunia Unlimited, Starsand Island, and Pizza Delivery.
Famitsu’s four-editor system awards up to 10 points per reviewer, producing a combined score out of 40.
This week’s Famitsu scores
- Brigandine Abyss – 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Neptunia Unlimited – 8/8/8/7 (31/40)
- Starsand Island – 7/8/8/7 (30/40)
- Pizza Delivery – 5/6/5/6 (22/40)
Neptunia Unlimited: key takeaways and reviewer verdicts
Neptunia Unlimited, the latest entry in the long-running Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise developed by Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory, earned a 31/40 from Famitsu’s four reviewers.
The Neptunia series is known for meta-humor, character-driven interactions, and the recurring “goddess” transformations that define its identity; many Neptunia titles have historically appeared on platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC.
Rewritten Famitsu verdicts for Neptunia Unlimited:
- Reviewer 1 noted that despite the game’s ambitious theme, it remains highly enjoyable thanks to its steady stream of industry jokes and meta-humor.
They praised the new goddesses’ character models and said reunion scenes with familiar characters deliver strong drama.
The reviewer added that newcomers can follow the relationships without prior series knowledge and that character control becomes more satisfying as players progress, with optional special dungeons adding replay value.
- Reviewer 2 described the introduction of new goddesses as signaling a fresh era for the series and said the franchise’s trademark light tone will please longtime fans.
They highlighted the ability to fly across fields as a liberating design choice, and complimented aerial combat and a single-button transformation into goddess form, while calling out the spectacle of battles against gigantic foes as a standout element.
- Reviewer 3 summarized the game as another chaotic, joke-laden Neptunia story centered on Neptune and new characters, with veteran goddesses returning.
They praised both Live2D sprites and 3D models as appealing, and found flight during exploration convenient; however, they noted some maps feel compact and that the camera can become disorienting during aerial encounters.
- Reviewer 4 emphasized the title’s character interactions and expressive story presentation, as well as its playful industry parodies and polished UI.
While they admired the visual impact of aerial movement and combat, they felt overall combat strategy can be shallow—risking repetitive button-mashing—and said field exploration lacked depth despite weapon-upgrade systems for dedicated players.
Other scores and context
Brigandine Abyss led the week with a consistent set of eights, while Starsand Island landed in the 30/40 range and Pizza Delivery registered a lower score from Famitsu’s panel.
For readers tracking Famitsu’s coverage, the magazine’s four-reviewer, 40-point system remains the standard for these weekly roundups.
For previous Famitsu scores, check out our archives here.
The weekly breakdown features Brigandine Abyss, Neptunia Unlimited, Starsand Island, and Pizza Delivery.
Famitsu’s four-editor system awards up to 10 points per reviewer, producing a combined score out of 40.
This week’s Famitsu scores
- Brigandine Abyss – 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Neptunia Unlimited – 8/8/8/7 (31/40)
- Starsand Island – 7/8/8/7 (30/40)
- Pizza Delivery – 5/6/5/6 (22/40)
Neptunia Unlimited: key takeaways and reviewer verdicts
Neptunia Unlimited, the latest entry in the long-running Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise developed by Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory, earned a 31/40 from Famitsu’s four reviewers.
The Neptunia series is known for meta-humor, character-driven interactions, and the recurring “goddess” transformations that define its identity; many Neptunia titles have historically appeared on platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC.
Rewritten Famitsu verdicts for Neptunia Unlimited:
- Reviewer 1 noted that despite the game’s ambitious theme, it remains highly enjoyable thanks to its steady stream of industry jokes and meta-humor.
They praised the new goddesses’ character models and said reunion scenes with familiar characters deliver strong drama.
The reviewer added that newcomers can follow the relationships without prior series knowledge and that character control becomes more satisfying as players progress, with optional special dungeons adding replay value.
- Reviewer 2 described the introduction of new goddesses as signaling a fresh era for the series and said the franchise’s trademark light tone will please longtime fans.
They highlighted the ability to fly across fields as a liberating design choice, and complimented aerial combat and a single-button transformation into goddess form, while calling out the spectacle of battles against gigantic foes as a standout element.
- Reviewer 3 summarized the game as another chaotic, joke-laden Neptunia story centered on Neptune and new characters, with veteran goddesses returning.
They praised both Live2D sprites and 3D models as appealing, and found flight during exploration convenient; however, they noted some maps feel compact and that the camera can become disorienting during aerial encounters.
- Reviewer 4 emphasized the title’s character interactions and expressive story presentation, as well as its playful industry parodies and polished UI.
While they admired the visual impact of aerial movement and combat, they felt overall combat strategy can be shallow—risking repetitive button-mashing—and said field exploration lacked depth despite weapon-upgrade systems for dedicated players.
Other scores and context
Brigandine Abyss led the week with a consistent set of eights, while Starsand Island landed in the 30/40 range and Pizza Delivery registered a lower score from Famitsu’s panel.
For readers tracking Famitsu’s coverage, the magazine’s four-reviewer, 40-point system remains the standard for these weekly roundups.
For previous Famitsu scores, check out our archives here.
