Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops Weekly Famitsu Review Scores Across Platforms

In the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, the renowned Japanese gaming magazine has published its review scores for this week's standout new releases, providing valuable insight for both Japanese and global audiences.

With titles spanning across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, the review roundup spotlights both AAA releases and niche favorites that have recently launched on consoles and eShop platforms. Leading the charge this week is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, which emerged as the highest-rated title.

The critically praised RPG garnered an impressive score of 36 out of 40 from Famitsu's four reviewers, each awarding it a 9.

This places Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at the top of the leaderboard and signals strong reception among critics, continuing the trend of innovative and emotionally resonant narrative titles finding success on next-gen hardware. Meanwhile, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 also received notable attention, launching on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Famitsu awarded this tactical RPG a solid 31 out of 40, emphasizing its refined strategy gameplay and storytelling.

Players can expect to spend between 20 and 30 hours to finish a standard playthrough, or around five to six hours if playing in the game’s Fast Mode.

Completionists aiming to experience every aspect can look forward to nearly 45 hours of gameplay. Other noteworthy reviews include BYAKKO: Shijin Butai Enrenki for Nintendo Switch, which achieved an impressive 35 out of 40, reflecting the title’s strong performance and appeal to genre enthusiasts.

Chernobylite, also reviewed for the Nintendo Switch, earned a respectable 30 out of 40, indicating a solid console adaptation of the acclaimed sci-fi horror title. Scar-Lead Salvation, available for PS5 and PS4, rounded out this week’s reviews with a score of 29 out of 40.

According to Famitsu, the average player will require approximately 25 hours to reach the game’s ending, or up to 30 hours if seeking to fully complete all content and challenges. Weekly Famitsu’s scores are a major barometer for both industry observers and dedicated gamers, often influencing purchasing decisions on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store.

This diverse range of well-received titles underscores the ongoing vitality of the Japanese market, as well as the commitment of key developers to deliver engaging experiences across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox hardware. For readers seeking quality recommendations, this week's Famitsu reviews highlight Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 as standout choices.

Gamers can look forward to deep, content-rich adventures, whether playing on traditional consoles or the Nintendo Switch.

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