Famitsu Scores May 16, 2026: Saros Tops Weekly Review Roundup

Introduction Japanese gaming weekly Famitsu published its review scores for the week of May 16, 2026, covering five titles included in this week's roundup. Famitsu's scoring remains a widely cited metric among publishers and players in Japan; each game is assessed by four staff members who each assign a score out of 10, producing a combined total out of 40. Weekly Famitsu review results (week of May 16, 2026) - Saros — 9/9/9/9 (36/40) - Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club — 7/7/8/7 (29/40) - Psyvariar 3 — 7/7/7/7 (28/40) - Akuma’s Paradise — 7/7/7/7 (28/40) - Sudden Strike 5 — 7/7/7/7 (28/40) Journalistic summary Famitsu's latest roundup places Saros at the top this week with four unanimous 9s for a 36 out of 40 aggregate. Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club received a combined 29/40, led by one reviewer awarding an 8 while the others gave 7s. Psyvariar 3, Akuma’s Paradise, and Sudden Strike 5 all posted consistent reviewer agreement, each totaling 28/40 from four 7-point scores. Clarifying Famitsu's scoring methodology Famitsu's review format uses four independent reviewers, each scoring between 1 and 10. The published total is therefore the sum of those four individual scores and is reported on a 40-point scale. This week's published results follow that long-standing format. Context and how to follow future scores Famitsu's weekly evaluations are part of a broader review cadence that many outlets and consumers use to track critical reception in Japan. Developers, platforms, and stores—whether discussing Nintendo Switch releases, eShop launches, or multiplatform rollouts—often reference Famitsu scores in regional marketing and reporting. For prior weeks' scores, consult the outlet's archives or established gaming news archives that track Famitsu's weekly reviews. Note: This article reports only the scores and Famitsu's review format as published for the week of May 16, 2026, and does not include additional commentary or speculation on sales or commercial impact.