Famitsu Review Scores: Hollow Knight Silksong, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, and Baki Hanma Blood Arena Rated

The renowned Japanese gaming publication Famitsu has revealed its latest batch of review scores for the week of September 24, 2025, offering insight into some of the most anticipated and talked-about titles in the current gaming landscape.

Famitsu, known for its distinctive scoring system involving four editors who each provide individual ratings out of ten, remains a respected voice in the industry, providing gamers and industry professionals with highly regarded critiques, especially of titles launching on popular platforms like the Nintendo Switch. Hollow Knight: Silksong, developed by Australian studio Team Cherry, has been one of the most closely watched indie sequels since its official announcement.

The Nintendo Switch community has anxiously awaited the follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, which was widely praised for its challenging gameplay and stunning hand-drawn aesthetics.

In Famitsu’s latest review round, Hollow Knight: Silksong was awarded scores of 8, 8, 8, and 8 from the four editors, giving it a total of 32 out of 40.

This strong rating underscores continued anticipation and confidence in Team Cherry’s delivery of high-quality Metroidvania experiences.

As one editor’s synopsis noted, the game maintains the unique atmosphere and challenging mechanics that defined the original, while introducing refined controls and expanded world design suitable for both new and returning players. The week’s reviews also feature Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, another new entry that has caught the attention of Nintendo Switch users in Japan.

The title received three scores of 8 and one score of 7, summing up to a commendable 31 out of 40.

According to Famitsu, the game blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with engaging action-adventure mechanics, making it a compelling choice for fans of mythology-inspired adventure titles. Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, based on the popular manga and anime series, rounds out this week’s reviewed games.

It was given a uniform score of 7 by each of the four editors, for a total of 28 out of 40.

Famitsu’s panel highlighted the game’s faithful adaptation of beloved characters and intense fighting gameplay, though they noted that its appeal might resonate most strongly with established fans of the Baki franchise. Famitsu’s review process, in which four editorial members independently score titles for a possible maximum of 40 points, continues to serve as a standard reference for Japanese game consumers.

These latest scores help Nintendo Switch owners and the broader gaming community identify standout titles and gauge which new releases might merit their attention.

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