Famitsu published its weekly review roundup for the week of November 14, 2026, and two titles stood out in this edition.
Sonic Pico Park received a 34 out of 40, with individual editor scores of 9, 8, 9, and 8.
Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Poka Poka Onsen earned a combined 29 out of 40 from four editors, each awarding 7, 7, 8, and 7.
Famitsu uses a four-editor system, with each reviewer assigning up to 10 points for a total possible score of 40.
Sonic Pico Park: cooperative speed meets laid-back design
Famitsu's coverage of Sonic Pico Park emphasized how the game pairs Pico Park's relaxed stages with Sonic's trademark high-speed mechanics to create a complementary experience.
Reviewers noted that the casual world and the spin-dash driven action do not diminish one another; instead, they work together to enhance the overall fun.
Play sessions that combine speedy loops with cooperative problem solving produce moments of exhilaration and frequent, chaotic mistakes that reviewers said add to the social appeal of local multiplayer.
The Famitsu write-up described the collaboration with the Sonic series as an unexpectedly delightful mash-up.
Players can execute spin dashes and encounter Sonic-specific stage gimmicks, while some characters gain the ability to glide or fly.
These abilities both ease difficulty for newcomers and broaden cooperative strategies for groups.
Beyond the main cooperative puzzles, reviewers pointed out additional mini-games and competitive battles that inject further variety into multiplayer sessions.
One reviewer reflected on the franchise history, saying they had been concerned when the original Pico Park: Classic Edition was permanently free on Steam, but that free availability had helped grow a fanbase and paved the way for a successful sequel.
On the gameplay side, Famitsu highlighted that Sonic-style controls can feel overly sensitive and difficult to stop once a dash is initiated, which contributes to chaotic interactions between players.
Conversely, character-specific moves were praised as thoughtful design elements that both support beginners and act as vital tools for solving certain stages.
The battle mode was described as feeling secondary to the cooperative core, but that rough-around-the-edges quality adds to its charm.
Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Poka Poka Onsen
Famitsu's lower but respectable score for Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Poka Poka Onsen reflects a solid execution of its concept.
The editors' individual scores indicate consistent impressions across reviewers, though Famitsu did not provide extended verbatim commentary in this week's summary.
For readers tracking weekly Japanese coverage, Famitsu remains a consistent source for four-editor consensus scores.
For previous Famitsu scores and archived coverage, consult our Famitsu review archives.
Sonic Pico Park received a 34 out of 40, with individual editor scores of 9, 8, 9, and 8.
Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Poka Poka Onsen earned a combined 29 out of 40 from four editors, each awarding 7, 7, 8, and 7.
Famitsu uses a four-editor system, with each reviewer assigning up to 10 points for a total possible score of 40.
Sonic Pico Park: cooperative speed meets laid-back design
Famitsu's coverage of Sonic Pico Park emphasized how the game pairs Pico Park's relaxed stages with Sonic's trademark high-speed mechanics to create a complementary experience.
Reviewers noted that the casual world and the spin-dash driven action do not diminish one another; instead, they work together to enhance the overall fun.
Play sessions that combine speedy loops with cooperative problem solving produce moments of exhilaration and frequent, chaotic mistakes that reviewers said add to the social appeal of local multiplayer.
The Famitsu write-up described the collaboration with the Sonic series as an unexpectedly delightful mash-up.
Players can execute spin dashes and encounter Sonic-specific stage gimmicks, while some characters gain the ability to glide or fly.
These abilities both ease difficulty for newcomers and broaden cooperative strategies for groups.
Beyond the main cooperative puzzles, reviewers pointed out additional mini-games and competitive battles that inject further variety into multiplayer sessions.
One reviewer reflected on the franchise history, saying they had been concerned when the original Pico Park: Classic Edition was permanently free on Steam, but that free availability had helped grow a fanbase and paved the way for a successful sequel.
On the gameplay side, Famitsu highlighted that Sonic-style controls can feel overly sensitive and difficult to stop once a dash is initiated, which contributes to chaotic interactions between players.
Conversely, character-specific moves were praised as thoughtful design elements that both support beginners and act as vital tools for solving certain stages.
The battle mode was described as feeling secondary to the cooperative core, but that rough-around-the-edges quality adds to its charm.
Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Poka Poka Onsen
Famitsu's lower but respectable score for Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Poka Poka Onsen reflects a solid execution of its concept.
The editors' individual scores indicate consistent impressions across reviewers, though Famitsu did not provide extended verbatim commentary in this week's summary.
For readers tracking weekly Japanese coverage, Famitsu remains a consistent source for four-editor consensus scores.
For previous Famitsu scores and archived coverage, consult our Famitsu review archives.
