Famitsu’s weekly review roundup for the week of September 20, 2026, is out, and two high-profile releases — Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Marvel’s Wolverine — both received strong marks.
Famitsu’s four-editor scoring format awards four individual scores that combine into a total out of 40.
The magazine’s latest panel evaluated a mix of domestic and international releases across current platforms.
Key results
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
- Marvel’s Wolverine — 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
- Silent Hill: Townfall — 8/8/9/8 (33/40)
- Derby Stallion 2 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Sullyland Nursery Rhyme — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Gobble — 7/7/7/7 (28/40)
- Patlabor the Case Files — 7/7/7/6 (27/40)
- Solarpunk — 7/7/6/6 (26/40)
Context and notable details
Famitsu’s 40-point aggregate reflects four separate editor scores; each entry above lists the four individual scores followed by the combined total.
Fire Emblem remains a flagship franchise developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo; that lineage framed reviewers’ expectations for Fortune’s Weave.
Marvel’s Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games, also drew strong praise from Famitsu’s staff.
Paraphrased Famitsu reviewer verdicts for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
- One reviewer highlighted exceptionally comfortable unit control in turn-based battles, praising tactile feedback and accessible settings.
They called the time-travel group drama involving four warriors engaging and noted that quick battles provide a convenient way to earn in-game currency.
- Another editor described the narrative as an immersive tale of interfering with past heroes to change the future, with abundant cutscenes and moving character drama.
They pointed out new strategic additions—most notably powerful "Blaze Arts" for certain units—and commended the in-battle rewind mechanic for easing tactical experimentation.
- A third reviewer emphasized the importance of the Heroic Games as a narrative pivot, while noting that the lead-up episodes build character context effectively.
They praised the variety of tournament preparation activities such as quests and dungeon exploration and called the transition into combat sequences visually impressive and crisp.
- The fourth verdict focused on structural depth and player freedom: multiple protagonist routes, mid-story switches to other characters, a clear UI, and a gradual introduction of mechanics.
They singled out the high-risk, high-reward nature of Blaze Arts and the integration of 3D dungeon exploration with world-map route strategy as contributing to a comfortable overall experience.
For a historical look at previous Famitsu rounds and archived scores, consult our Famitsu coverage archives.
This weekly roundup reflects Famitsu’s current evaluations and provides an at-a-glance view of critical reception across notable releases and platforms such as Nintendo hardware and major console launches.
Famitsu’s four-editor scoring format awards four individual scores that combine into a total out of 40.
The magazine’s latest panel evaluated a mix of domestic and international releases across current platforms.
Key results
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
- Marvel’s Wolverine — 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
- Silent Hill: Townfall — 8/8/9/8 (33/40)
- Derby Stallion 2 — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Sullyland Nursery Rhyme — 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
- Gobble — 7/7/7/7 (28/40)
- Patlabor the Case Files — 7/7/7/6 (27/40)
- Solarpunk — 7/7/6/6 (26/40)
Context and notable details
Famitsu’s 40-point aggregate reflects four separate editor scores; each entry above lists the four individual scores followed by the combined total.
Fire Emblem remains a flagship franchise developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo; that lineage framed reviewers’ expectations for Fortune’s Weave.
Marvel’s Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games, also drew strong praise from Famitsu’s staff.
Paraphrased Famitsu reviewer verdicts for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
- One reviewer highlighted exceptionally comfortable unit control in turn-based battles, praising tactile feedback and accessible settings.
They called the time-travel group drama involving four warriors engaging and noted that quick battles provide a convenient way to earn in-game currency.
- Another editor described the narrative as an immersive tale of interfering with past heroes to change the future, with abundant cutscenes and moving character drama.
They pointed out new strategic additions—most notably powerful "Blaze Arts" for certain units—and commended the in-battle rewind mechanic for easing tactical experimentation.
- A third reviewer emphasized the importance of the Heroic Games as a narrative pivot, while noting that the lead-up episodes build character context effectively.
They praised the variety of tournament preparation activities such as quests and dungeon exploration and called the transition into combat sequences visually impressive and crisp.
- The fourth verdict focused on structural depth and player freedom: multiple protagonist routes, mid-story switches to other characters, a clear UI, and a gradual introduction of mechanics.
They singled out the high-risk, high-reward nature of Blaze Arts and the integration of 3D dungeon exploration with world-map route strategy as contributing to a comfortable overall experience.
For a historical look at previous Famitsu rounds and archived scores, consult our Famitsu coverage archives.
This weekly roundup reflects Famitsu’s current evaluations and provides an at-a-glance view of critical reception across notable releases and platforms such as Nintendo hardware and major console launches.
