Famitsu has published its weekly review roundup for the week of July 5, 2026, with Rhythm Heaven Groove taking the highest total among the four new entries.
The long-running Japanese magazine's scores are watched closely by developers, publishers, and players — and can influence discoverability on digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and coverage in events like Nintendo Direct.
Famitsu uses a four-reviewer format: each of four editors assigns a score from 0 to 10, and the combined total produces a score out of 40.
For the July 5, 2026 round, Famitsu's four-person panel assigned the following individual and total scores:
- Rhythm Heaven Groove — individual scores: 8, 9, 8, 9 — total: 34/40.
- Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari — individual scores: 8, 8, 8, 9 — total: 33/40.
- Magical Girl Witch Trials — individual scores: 8, 9, 8, 7 — total: 32/40.
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire — individual scores: 7, 8, 8, 8 — total: 31/40.
In plain terms, Famitsu's panel awarded Rhythm Heaven Groove a 34 out of 40, with four editors individually scoring the game 8, 9, 8 and 9.
Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari earned a 33 out of 40 from scores of 8, 8, 8 and 9.
Magical Girl Witch Trials received a 32 out of 40 (8, 9, 8, 7), and Mouse: P.I. For Hire closed the list with a 31 out of 40 (7, 8, 8, 8).
These weekly Famitsu totals provide a snapshot of critical reception in Japan and often factor into wider industry discussions about performance, platform promotion and marketing.
While Famitsu's reviews reflect the views of a small editorial panel rather than aggregate user sentiment, they remain an influential voice within the Japanese gaming press.
For readers tracking review trends, Famitsu's archive contains past weekly scores and historical coverage.
Publishers and developers monitor these results alongside sales figures and platform performance, particularly on systems with strong first-party ecosystems such as the Nintendo Switch.
We will continue to report verified Famitsu results each week.
For previous Famitsu scores and historical context, consult the publication's archives or our site's review roundups.
The long-running Japanese magazine's scores are watched closely by developers, publishers, and players — and can influence discoverability on digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and coverage in events like Nintendo Direct.
Famitsu uses a four-reviewer format: each of four editors assigns a score from 0 to 10, and the combined total produces a score out of 40.
For the July 5, 2026 round, Famitsu's four-person panel assigned the following individual and total scores:
- Rhythm Heaven Groove — individual scores: 8, 9, 8, 9 — total: 34/40.
- Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari — individual scores: 8, 8, 8, 9 — total: 33/40.
- Magical Girl Witch Trials — individual scores: 8, 9, 8, 7 — total: 32/40.
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire — individual scores: 7, 8, 8, 8 — total: 31/40.
In plain terms, Famitsu's panel awarded Rhythm Heaven Groove a 34 out of 40, with four editors individually scoring the game 8, 9, 8 and 9.
Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari earned a 33 out of 40 from scores of 8, 8, 8 and 9.
Magical Girl Witch Trials received a 32 out of 40 (8, 9, 8, 7), and Mouse: P.I. For Hire closed the list with a 31 out of 40 (7, 8, 8, 8).
These weekly Famitsu totals provide a snapshot of critical reception in Japan and often factor into wider industry discussions about performance, platform promotion and marketing.
While Famitsu's reviews reflect the views of a small editorial panel rather than aggregate user sentiment, they remain an influential voice within the Japanese gaming press.
For readers tracking review trends, Famitsu's archive contains past weekly scores and historical coverage.
Publishers and developers monitor these results alongside sales figures and platform performance, particularly on systems with strong first-party ecosystems such as the Nintendo Switch.
We will continue to report verified Famitsu results each week.
For previous Famitsu scores and historical context, consult the publication's archives or our site's review roundups.
