2 October 2024 Games Get High Review Scores From Famitsu

2 October 2024 Games Get High Review Scores From Famitsu

Key Takeaways

  • The first reviews for Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake have been published by Japanese magazine Famitsu.
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio scored 37, while the Silent Hill 2 remake was awarded a 35/40 rating.
  • Famitsu estimates that Metaphor and SH2 will take approximately 90 and 17 hours to complete, respectively.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that October 2024 is shaping up to be an absolute goldmine for gamers like myself. The latest Famitsu reviews have given us a tantalizing glimpse into two highly anticipated titles: Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake.


The first reviews for Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake are out, courtesy of Famitsu, and they are great. Metaphor: ReFantazio got particularly close to landing a perfect score from the Japanese magazine, suggesting that the October 2024 game will be a true treat for JRPG fans.

Typically, the final quarter of a year is filled with exciting video game launches, and October 2024 is no exception. Standout games from this lineup include the highly anticipated remake of Silent Hill 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio, set to be released on the 8th and 11th of the month respectively.

First Metaphor: ReFantazio and Silent Hill 2 Remake Reviews Are Promising

Even though international embargo restrictions on these games haven’t been lifted just yet, the latest edition of Famitsu magazine has already published reviews for them. More specifically, Metaphor: ReFantazio garnered a score of 37 from Famitsu, while Silent Hill 2 remake received a rating of 35. According to Gematsu, these scores were derived from the combined ratings of four individual reviewers for each game, indicating that both upcoming titles earned almost perfect marks from their respective sets of reviewers.

Famitsu Weekly Review Scores for October 2, 2024

GameIndividual ScoresTotal
Metaphor: ReFantazio9, 9, 10, 937/40
Metro Quester: Osaka7, 8, 7, 729/40
Silent Hill 28, 9, 9, 935/40
Touhou Genso Wanderer: Foresight7, 7, 8, 729/40

Speaking about the details, Famitsu commended the game “Metaphor: ReFantazio” for its battle system reminiscent of Persona, further incorporating the Turn-Based mechanic akin to the Shin Megami Tensei series. This system lets players gain or lose turns depending on their actions during combat. Notably, the reviewers were taken aback by the game’s vast amount of content, predicting that an average playthrough would span between 80 and 100 hours.

As for the remake of “Silent Hill 2”, critics have been impressed by its eerie ambiance and thought-provoking world design, blending the familiar with the disturbing. The updated graphics and voice acting were also appreciated by Famitsu’s reviewers. Estimated playtime for a single playthrough is approximately 16 to 18 hours. Additionally, the October 2024 issue of Famitsu features reviews for “Metro Quester: Osaka” and “Touhou Genso Wanderer: Foresight”, both receiving a score of 29.

Besides ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake, there are numerous other eagerly awaited games set to drop this month. The much-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is due out on October 25, followed by Dragon Age: The Veilguard six days later. Additionally, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and Sonic x Shadow Generations are scheduled for release on the 11th and 25th respectively. On the other hand, Super Mario Party Jamboree, exclusive to Switch, is set to make its debut on October 17.

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2024-10-03 10:34