EDGE magazine has published the review scores for its upcoming issue #430, designated as the Christmas 2026 edition. The roundup includes assessments for a variety of games, with specific attention given to Nintendo-related titles such as Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Final Fantasy Resonance.
In the full list of scores, Order of the Sinking Star and Star Wars: Galactic Racer received the highest marks with a 9 out of 10. Ace Combat 8, Gears of War: E-Day, and Planet Zoo 2 were awarded an 8. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse earned a score of 7, sharing that rating with Silver Pines. Several titles received lower scores, including Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Final Fantasy Resonance, Penguin Colony, and Valor Mortis, which all scored a 6. End of Abyss and Minecraft Dungeons 2 were rated at 5.
Regarding Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the review notes that while some mysteries remain unresolved after reaching the normal ending, the player's progression makes certain issues easier to overlook in the final hours. However, the critique suggests these flaws are too prevalent throughout the majority of the game to be fully forgiven. Despite this, the assessment acknowledges that Evil Empire has made a positive impact on both the format and flavor of the Castlevania series, concluding that it remains a solid experience.
The review for Final Fantasy Resonance highlights a lack of a convincing throughline to ground the experience. The critique suggests these issues may stem from a series that appears increasingly insecure over time. As the franchise's first HD-2D outing and its first full-fledged classic entry in years, the game was expected to celebrate the past. While acknowledging the appeal of nostalgia, the review argues that finding similar value in something new is preferable, ultimately describing Resonance as offering only strained echoes.
Sources: Nintendo Everything.