Famitsu Review Scores: 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' and 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment' Impress on Nintendo Switch

Japan’s gaming industry continues to buzz with excitement as Famitsu, one of the most respected gaming publications, has released its latest batch of review scores for the week of November 4, 2025.

Famitsu’s weekly ratings are highly anticipated by both industry insiders and dedicated fans, offering insight into new releases for the Nintendo Switch and beyond.

Each game undergoes a thorough evaluation, with four separate editors providing individual scores that sum to a maximum of 40 points. Leading this week’s lineup is 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A,' developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.

The highly anticipated follow-up in the 'Pokemon Legends' series has garnered high praise, securing scores of 8, 9, 9, and 9 from Famitsu’s editorial panel, for a total of 35 out of 40.

Critics lauded the game's ambitious open-world design, streamlined mechanics, and its successful evolution of the Pokémon gameplay formula on Nintendo Switch.

Editor commentary emphasized the title’s new approach to exploration and its engaging storylines that expand the Pokémon universe. Another standout is 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment,' developed by Koei Tecmo in collaboration with Nintendo.

Building on the action-packed legacy of the 'Hyrule Warriors' franchise, this installment received scores of 8, 9, 9, and 9, also earning a 35 out of 40 total.

Reviewers highlighted the satisfying combat system, robust roster of characters, and the game’s rich connection to 'The Legend of Zelda' lore, labeling it a must-play for fans. Other notable titles reviewed this week include 'Mushi Jingi Mezase! Saikyou no Mushi Nushi,' which collected a cumulative score of 30, and 'Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Higashi Nihon Hen + Nishi Nihon Hen,' which achieved 34 points, both reflecting solid performances according to the Famitsu editors.

Additionally, 'Obungu to Issho: Yurutto Pochitto Asobimasho' received a total score of 28 out of 40. The consistent quality of reviews from Famitsu is a testament to the enduring vitality of the Japanese gaming landscape.

As Nintendo Switch maintains its dominance, major titles such as 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' and 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment' continue to push creative and technical boundaries, contributing to impressive sales milestones and a thriving eShop ecosystem.

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