Famitsu published its weekly review roundup for the week of October 17, 2026, delivering scores for several high-profile releases.
Famitsu, Japan’s long-running games magazine, uses four reviewers who each submit a score out of 10 for a combined total out of 40.
This roundup is a useful signal for readers and industry watchers monitoring impressions ahead of platform announcements on channels such as Nintendo Direct or storefront updates on the eShop.
This week’s Famitsu scores (four reviewers, total out of 40):
- Final Fantasy Resonance — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 — 9/8/8/8 (33/40)
- EA Sports FC 27 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Stupid Never Dies — 8/8/7/8 (31/40)
- Demons’ Night Fever — 7/8/7/7 (29/40)
- Farming Camp — 7/7/7/6 (27/40)
Demons’ Night Fever: paraphrased Famitsu reviewer verdicts
- Reviewer A praised the game’s audacious combat loop, noting that using your own units as offensive tools or for healing via sacrifice creates deep tactical choices.
They said the visceral thrill of staging a comeback by wiping out foes through self-destruction is powerful, though the game’s oppressive "dark" tone can occasionally undermine narrative immersion.
- Reviewer B highlighted the title’s unconventional kill-skill mechanics, where players eliminate allied minions to trigger potent attacks.
They enjoyed the chapter-by-chapter shifts in protagonist and setting, the replayable structure that encourages strengthening your roster, and a smooth ability-progression system reminiscent of popular RPG growth models.
The reviewer characterized the game’s heavy parody and crude humor as eccentric but effective.
- Reviewer C described the writing as comically villainous, likening the protagonist’s petty-tyrant persona to light-novel tropes.
They found the sacrifice-based combat concept compelling but noted moments where the idea outpaced the tactical execution, making some encounters feel more procedural than strategic.
Training mechanics delivered a satisfying sense of incremental growth, akin to managing an underworld organization.
- Reviewer D warned that the deliberately cringe-inflected, chuunibyou-esque presentation may not resonate with all players, but recommended trying the combat at least once for the sheer potency of individual attacks.
They observed that emotional beats sometimes require player inference, yet overall the twisted romance arc remains engaging.
For those tracking early coverage, we have a dedicated post covering the first Final Fantasy Resonance review.
For prior weeks’ Famitsu scores, consult our archives for historical context and score trends.
Famitsu, Japan’s long-running games magazine, uses four reviewers who each submit a score out of 10 for a combined total out of 40.
This roundup is a useful signal for readers and industry watchers monitoring impressions ahead of platform announcements on channels such as Nintendo Direct or storefront updates on the eShop.
This week’s Famitsu scores (four reviewers, total out of 40):
- Final Fantasy Resonance — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 — 9/8/8/8 (33/40)
- EA Sports FC 27 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Stupid Never Dies — 8/8/7/8 (31/40)
- Demons’ Night Fever — 7/8/7/7 (29/40)
- Farming Camp — 7/7/7/6 (27/40)
Demons’ Night Fever: paraphrased Famitsu reviewer verdicts
- Reviewer A praised the game’s audacious combat loop, noting that using your own units as offensive tools or for healing via sacrifice creates deep tactical choices.
They said the visceral thrill of staging a comeback by wiping out foes through self-destruction is powerful, though the game’s oppressive "dark" tone can occasionally undermine narrative immersion.
- Reviewer B highlighted the title’s unconventional kill-skill mechanics, where players eliminate allied minions to trigger potent attacks.
They enjoyed the chapter-by-chapter shifts in protagonist and setting, the replayable structure that encourages strengthening your roster, and a smooth ability-progression system reminiscent of popular RPG growth models.
The reviewer characterized the game’s heavy parody and crude humor as eccentric but effective.
- Reviewer C described the writing as comically villainous, likening the protagonist’s petty-tyrant persona to light-novel tropes.
They found the sacrifice-based combat concept compelling but noted moments where the idea outpaced the tactical execution, making some encounters feel more procedural than strategic.
Training mechanics delivered a satisfying sense of incremental growth, akin to managing an underworld organization.
- Reviewer D warned that the deliberately cringe-inflected, chuunibyou-esque presentation may not resonate with all players, but recommended trying the combat at least once for the sheer potency of individual attacks.
They observed that emotional beats sometimes require player inference, yet overall the twisted romance arc remains engaging.
For those tracking early coverage, we have a dedicated post covering the first Final Fantasy Resonance review.
For prior weeks’ Famitsu scores, consult our archives for historical context and score trends.
