Famitsu has published its weekly review roundup for the week of August 9, 2026, scoring a slate of recent releases across multiple platforms.
The long-running Japanese publication uses four independent reviewers who each rate a title on a 1–10 scale for a combined maximum of 40 points.
This week's reviews include entries that span established franchises and indie follow-ups, and Famitsu's numerical breakdowns provide a quick measure of critical reception in Japan.
Key scores (week of August 9, 2026)
- Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2026 — 8/8/8/9 (33/40).
Konami's latest entry in its Pro Yakyuu Spirits baseball series earned a 33 out of 40 from Famitsu's four reviewers.
- Heave Ho 2 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40).
The cooperative platformer sequel, developed by Le Cartel, received a consistent set of 8s for a total score of 32.
- Tatsujin Extreme — 8/7/8/8 (31/40).
Famitsu's panel gave the title a combined 31 points.
- The Mermaid Mask — 8/8/7/7 (30/40).
Reviewers awarded the game a total of 30 out of 40.
- Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons Boost — 8/7/7/6 (28/40).
This entry in the Bubble Bobble family, a franchise originally created by Taito, totaled 28 points from Famitsu's four critics.
In journalistic terms, Famitsu's latest figures show Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2026 leading the pack this week with a 33/40, followed closely by Heave Ho 2 at 32/40.
Tatsujin Extreme and The Mermaid Mask scored in the low 30s and high 20s respectively, while Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons Boost rounded out the group with a 28/40.
Context and platform notes
Famitsu's reviews cover releases across platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and are commonly referenced by regional media and players monitoring the eShop and digital storefronts.
Konami continues to steward its Pro Yakyuu Spirits franchise, while Le Cartel remains associated with the Heave Ho series.
Bubble Bobble is part of Taito's long-running library of arcade-origin franchises.
For readers tracking critical reception, Famitsu's weekly scores remain a useful snapshot of how new and updated titles are performing with Japanese reviewers.
For previous weeks' Famitsu scores and archives, consult Famitsu's official listings or your preferred industry archive.
The long-running Japanese publication uses four independent reviewers who each rate a title on a 1–10 scale for a combined maximum of 40 points.
This week's reviews include entries that span established franchises and indie follow-ups, and Famitsu's numerical breakdowns provide a quick measure of critical reception in Japan.
Key scores (week of August 9, 2026)
- Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2026 — 8/8/8/9 (33/40).
Konami's latest entry in its Pro Yakyuu Spirits baseball series earned a 33 out of 40 from Famitsu's four reviewers.
- Heave Ho 2 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40).
The cooperative platformer sequel, developed by Le Cartel, received a consistent set of 8s for a total score of 32.
- Tatsujin Extreme — 8/7/8/8 (31/40).
Famitsu's panel gave the title a combined 31 points.
- The Mermaid Mask — 8/8/7/7 (30/40).
Reviewers awarded the game a total of 30 out of 40.
- Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons Boost — 8/7/7/6 (28/40).
This entry in the Bubble Bobble family, a franchise originally created by Taito, totaled 28 points from Famitsu's four critics.
In journalistic terms, Famitsu's latest figures show Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2026 leading the pack this week with a 33/40, followed closely by Heave Ho 2 at 32/40.
Tatsujin Extreme and The Mermaid Mask scored in the low 30s and high 20s respectively, while Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons Boost rounded out the group with a 28/40.
Context and platform notes
Famitsu's reviews cover releases across platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and are commonly referenced by regional media and players monitoring the eShop and digital storefronts.
Konami continues to steward its Pro Yakyuu Spirits franchise, while Le Cartel remains associated with the Heave Ho series.
Bubble Bobble is part of Taito's long-running library of arcade-origin franchises.
For readers tracking critical reception, Famitsu's weekly scores remain a useful snapshot of how new and updated titles are performing with Japanese reviewers.
For previous weeks' Famitsu scores and archives, consult Famitsu's official listings or your preferred industry archive.
