Final Fantasy Resonance Gets 36/40 in First Famitsu Review

Final Fantasy Resonance has its first review score: all four of Famitsu's critics awarded the game 9/10, giving it a combined 36/40. The verdict arrives a week before Square Enix's HD-2D turn-based RPG launches on October 22, 2026 — and the panel praised its presentation, combat systems, and customization.


Final Fantasy Resonance HD-2D hero art celebrating Famitsu 36 out of 40 score


How Famitsu Scored Final Fantasy Resonance




Famitsu's scoring system asks four independent critics to rate a game out of 10, then combines the scores into a total out of 40. For Final Fantasy Resonance, the panel landed on a clean 9/9/9/9 — unanimous agreement, which is rarer than it sounds and a genuinely strong opening score.

According to the review summary, the critics praised the game's HD-2D presentation, its combat systems, and the "Visions" customization system. With Western reviews still to come, this is the first critical data point ahead of launch — and a reassuring one for anyone considering a day-one purchase.

Final Fantasy Resonance HD-2D turn-based battle scene

How Long Is Final Fantasy Resonance?

The review also brought the first solid playtime numbers — though with a caveat, because two different estimates are currently floating around:

  • Square Enix's official estimate (posted October 15): the main campaign takes about 30–40 hours, with optional content — including Secret Dungeons — extending total playtime further.
  • Earlier Famitsu-sourced reporting (via X user Genki): the main story runs 20–30 hours, with roughly 70 hours for 100% completion.

The two estimates clearly differ, so treat both as rough guides rather than exact figures until more reviews land. Either way, this is a substantial RPG: even the lower estimate is a full-length campaign by modern standards, and completionists have dozens of extra hours to chase after the credits roll.

Final Fantasy Resonance Release Date, Platforms, Price, and Demo

Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. A free demo is available now, and save data from the demo transfers to the full game — so there is no downside to trying it early if you are curious.

Pricing is set at $49.99 for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition.

The game retells the Season 1 story of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, following knights Rain and Lasswell and the mysterious Fina as they face the Veritas of the Dark — rendered in the HD-2D pixel-meets-3D art style popularized by Octopath Traveler.

It is a packed launch week: also arriving around the same time is Modern Warfare 4, with its release date and early access plans, while Switch 2 RPG fans have Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Wave 1 to look forward to. And if you are stocking a backlog on the cheap, October's PS Plus Game Catalog lineup is worth a look.

Final Fantasy Resonance protagonists Rain Lasswell and Fina character art

FAQ

When does Final Fantasy Resonance release?

Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026.

What platforms is Final Fantasy Resonance on?

Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.

How much does Final Fantasy Resonance cost?

The Standard Edition costs $49.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $59.99.

Is there a Final Fantasy Resonance demo?

Yes — a free demo is available now, and your save data transfers to the full game on launch.

How long is the Final Fantasy Resonance campaign?

Square Enix estimates 30–40 hours for the main story, with optional content extending playtime. An earlier Famitsu-sourced report suggested 20–30 hours for the story and around 70 hours for completionists. The estimates differ, so treat them as rough guides.

What score did Famitsu give Final Fantasy Resonance?

36/40, with all four reviewers awarding a 9/10 — a strong, unanimous first verdict.

Sources: Nintendo Life, Particle.news, GamerFuzion

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