Famitsu’s reported scores for the week of October 4, 2026, range from 26/40 for Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow to 31/40 for NBA 2K27 and Birdcage. Each score is four editors’ individual marks, not one reviewer’s rating; the four marks add up to a total out of 40.
Famitsu scores for the week of October 4
The roundup lists five games. The individual marks are shown in order; totals are also reported by Universo Nintendo in its recap of Weekly Famitsu issue No. 1965, published October 3, 2026. Nintendo Everything explains that Famitsu reviews are scored by four editors, with a maximum combined score of 40.
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| Game | Four editors’ marks | Total | Publisher and platforms listed by Universo Nintendo |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K27 | 8/7/8/8 | 31/40 | 2K; Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC |
| Birdcage | 7/8/8/8 | 31/40 | eastasiasoft; Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC |
| Viractal | 8/8/7/7 | 30/40 | Sting; Switch 2, Switch and PC |
| Boku to Tsuri Nikki (My Fishing Diary) | 7/8/7/7 | 29/40 | Switch 2 and Switch |
| Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow | 7/7/6/6 | 26/40 | Arc System Works; Switch, PS5 and PC |
What Famitsu reviewers said about Viractal and Qliphah
Viractal: strategic variety, with long sessions
Famitsu’s translated verdicts describe Viractal as a fantasy RPG that blends board-game play with roguelike deck building. Its stages are procedural, character dice rolls shape play, and each adventure has a 25-turn limit. Reviewers point to strategic choices, multiplayer and replayability as strengths. They also note that sessions and battles can run long, some events feel repetitive, and unlocking content can be slow.
Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow: timing-based combat and uneven pacing
The translated Famitsu feedback describes real-time command battles centered on counters and visible timing, alongside skill-building and flashy presentation. Its exploration can feel slow and focused on reading the story; fights with several enemies may become chaotic, while combat can feel repetitive or difficult to read. Other reviews also characterize it as a visual-novel/RPG hybrid with timing-based counters, though reviewers differ on how successfully those systems work. For example, RPGFan, RPGamer and TheSixthAxis discuss its combat and progression.
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How to read the scores
Each score string represents four separate marks, one from each editor, rather than a single reviewer’s rating. The totals make the overall comparison quick: NBA 2K27 and Birdcage are tied at 31/40, followed by Viractal at 30/40, My Fishing Diary at 29/40 and Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow at 26/40. A total alone does not explain a game’s appeal; for the two games with detailed translated verdicts here, the comments on mechanics and pacing provide useful context.
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