Weekly Famitsu Issue 1917 Review Scores: Ghost of Yotei Achieves Near-Perfect Rating

The Japanese gaming publication Weekly Famitsu remains one of the video game industry's most respected sources for critical evaluation, with its distinct four-person review panels and detailed scoring system.

In their recently released Issue 1917, several high-profile titles were reviewed, with the standout being Ghost of Yotei, which secured a near-perfect score on PlayStation 5.

Famitsu’s reviewers provided Ghost of Yotei with an impressive total of 39 out of 40 points.

Breaking down the individual assessments, three critics gave the game perfect marks (10/10), while the fourth reviewer awarded a commendable 9/10.

Famitsu’s review panel praised Ghost of Yotei for its engaging gameplay mechanics, immersive world design, and technical excellence on the PS5 platform.

According to their verdict, the game sets a new standard for action-adventure experiences this year, reflecting its immediate impact within the Japanese gaming community and beyond. Issue 1917 also included reviews for several other anticipated releases across multiple platforms.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One, scored 33 out of 40, with individual reviewer scores of 8, 9, 8, and 8.

Critics highlighted its fast-paced multiplayer racing modes and accessible gameplay but noted some areas where the title could have offered more innovation.

Borderlands 4 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series also achieved a commendable result with a combined score of 33 out of 40, derived from reviewer scores of 9, 8, 8, and 8.

Famitsu praised Borderlands 4 for its refined loot-shooter gameplay and expansive world-building, reinforcing the franchise’s established legacy on current-generation hardware. The magazine reviewed A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Black-Winged Survivor, released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, awarding it a total of 30 out of 40.

The breakdown—8, 7, 8, and 7—reflected solid, though less unanimous, appreciation for the game, commending its story-driven mechanics and cross-platform availability via the Nintendo eShop and other digital storefronts. Weekly Famitsu's review methodology—combining four individual opinions—continues to serve as a valuable industry benchmark for gamers and developers alike.

Ghost of Yotei’s near-perfect score places it among the elite titles celebrated by Famitsu, confirming its position as a must-play on PlayStation 5 for 2024.

Other featured releases, including Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Borderlands 4, also demonstrate the strength and diversity of this year’s gaming landscape across PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC platforms.

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