Newest EDGE evaluate scores for February 2026

The newest version of revered UK gaming journal EDGE is now out there in any respect good newsagents and is purchasable on-line. There’s quite a few high-profile opinions within the newest version together with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Cairn, Reanimal and way more. ResetEra member WadiumArcadium has revealed the most recent scores and you’re free to debate amongst yourselves whether or not the EDGE crew have gotten it improper or proper this time. With out additional ado, right here’s the video games and scores:

Nioh 3 [8]Platforms: PC, PS5 (examined)

Nioh 3 is in the end much less of a leap from its predecessor than Elden Ring was from Darkish Souls 3, however that’s to be anticipated from a direct sequel versus the introductory act of a brand new franchise. Among the collection’ basic traits could also be feeling a bit drained at this level, however setting every little thing out on a broader canvas, delivered with Staff Ninja’s usually slick manufacturing values, provides sufficient of a elevate subsequent to the various alternate options that now swamp the style.

Cairn [7]Platforms: PC, PS5 (examined)

Cairn then, is an awe-inspiring journey and a cautious character examine that captures the joys and torment of climbing. But its flaws are central to that core act. Whereas help modes and optionally available visible aids assist, the complexities behind the intuitive floor can grind along with unpredictable outcomes. In creating such intricate programs, the builders gave themselves a mountain to climb, and nearly reached the height.

Romeo Is A Useless Man [7]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Xbox Collection

Conversely, the sport’s dependable fixed, its fight mechanics, start to petrify via repetition…within the closing hours it turns into extra formulaic, missing the variability that’s important to compensate for the mildness of systemic depth…The spotlight of the ultimate third, in truth, is a rare animation sequence-cum-music video. It’s a magical reminder of that contract drawn up firstly – a winningly imaginative non-sequitur, of a form that feels distinctive to Grasshopper. And that is exactly why we assented to its phrases; not for consistency, however for the enjoyment of not realizing what’s coming subsequent.

Reanimal [8]Platforms: PC, PS5 (examined), Change 2, Xbox Collection

Total, it’s barely a stretch to say that Tarsier has pushed this type of choreographed horror to its restrict, visually, thematically and structurally. Arguably solely the sheer invention of Inside nonetheless tops it. Flaws stay, however maybe they’re baked into the formulation, surmountable solely by making one thing fairly totally different. Whereas born from the stuff of Little Nightmares, Reanimal transcends the confines of one other sequel, leaving a uniquely devilish stain behind.

2XKO [7]Platforms: PC, PS5 (examined), Xbox Collection

Assuming 2XKO can retain a playerbase, a few of these points could soften with time and revision. Riot has lengthy proven a willingness to soak up the teachings of older video games and re-express them in types higher suited to modern habits, and it’s practised at listening to suggestions. However there are limits to what may be reshaped inside this space. For all its simplified inputs and pleasant onboarding, 2XKO could fail to transform those that already harbour scepticism in the direction of combating video games, or certainly towards League of Legends itself.

Highguard [5]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Xbox Collection

Wildlight has already revealed a roughly 12-month roadmap for updating and increasing Highguard, and maybe with greater group sizes, a extra lively first part and a few main revisions to the texture of the weapons, this might turn out to be a extra coherent sport that rewards each technique and talent. For the second, nonetheless, the unique concepts within the particulars of its design are suffocated by greater issues in its construction and pacing. A 12 months from now, Highguard might even turn out to be one thing particular. However a 12 months is a very long time within the enviornment of free-to-play shooters.

Mewgenics [8]Platform: PC

Embellished with delightfully grotesque aesthetics and accompanied by some fantastic tunes, Mewgenics air of mystique and mutability each differentiate it from related efforts and hyperlink it to Isaac‘s legacy – the penchant for locating ever-more-extreme methods to shock you whereas making you grateful for the privilege.

Crisol: Theater of Idols [7]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Xbox Collection

However in case you can forgive the over reliance on sure tropes and endure some brief spells of tedium, it is a genuinely grisly, surprisingly deep hybrid of surreal horror and FPS. There are a whole lot of horrifying mysteries in Tormentosa, and so they’re price spilling blood over, in each the literal and summary sense.

Pathologic 3 [8]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Xbox Collection

As we play, we realise that Pathologic 3 is wealthy in a big number of comparatively shallow programs. However we additionally realise that is exactly the purpose; it encourages you to hurry between duties, making an attempt to maintain management. Taken as a complete, Pathologic 3 delivers a outstanding readability of imaginative and prescient. It’s designed fully in service of a rounded, advanced character examine in opposition to the backdrop of compelling worldbuilding and exquisite prose.

Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined [6]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Change, Change 2, Xbox Collection

The repetitive, fragmented narrative and blandily heroic solid means Reimagined is greatest approached as a collection of fairytales wherein a troupe of figurine actors current their humble drama for an hour or so at a time. There are pleasures in these moments, and loads of appeal, however the journey itself by no means fairly satisfies our wanderlust.

MIO: Reminiscences In Orbit [8]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Change, Change 2, Xbox Collection

The one actual false be aware is the tools system, the place you handle a restricted quantity of area for means modifiers…As acquainted as MIO: Reminiscences In Orbit could also be, then, it sometimes makes use of these worn instruments to attain one thing profound.

I Hate This Place [4]Platforms: PC (examined), PS5, Change, Xbox Collection

Each component of I Hate This Place is completely practical, however nothing stands out, and it finally ends up feeling like a slasher with no blood, a haunted home with no ghosts, a zombie with no enamel.

Ratcheteer DX [7]Platforms: PC (examined), Change

it’s a lesson too, in economical storyelling, in the right way to ship an attractive narrative with out getting slowed down in textual content bins. Even right here you play an lively function: there’s a little bit of cryptography to go together with the cartography, the method of deciphering an unfamiliar language all of the extra partaking once you’re lacking a number of translator runes. Right here you uncover illuminating clues and context: shafts of sunshine to brighten a dark world. Whether or not or not it warrants that DX suffix, Ratcheteer feels simply as a lot at residence away from residence.

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