Issue # 417 of Edge Magazine has been released, and it features reviews for games including Battlefield 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, Hades 2 and more.
Generally known for its critical stance on games and its wider use of the 10-point scoring scale, Edge Magazine has developed a reputation for being a harsh critic over the years. The publication has given Hades 2 a very high score of 9, while Battlefield 6 and Ninja Gaiden 4 are both given a decent score of 7. To see the accompanied text and full details regarding the verdict for both games, get Edge Magazine issue # 417 by following the link here.
Edge Magazine Issue 417 Review Scores
Review scores from the latest issue of Edge Magazine can be seen below (via the Reset Era forum).
- Battlefield 6 – 7
- Ninja Gaiden 4 – 7
- Hades II – 9
- Absolum – 9
- Little Nightmares III – 5
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – 7
- Stray Children – 8
- Keeper – 6
- Baby Steps – 7
- Ball X Pit – 8
- Spooky Express – 9
- Dreams Of Another – 6
- Godbreakers – 6
In its review for Battlefield 6, Edge praises DICE for successfully reviving the classic spirit of Battlefield’s multiplayer. As per the review, the game delivers the large-scale, emergent chaos that defines the series, where every explosion or dogfight feels player-driven and spontaneous. However, Edge notes that the single-player campaign drags the experience down, following a dated structure reminiscent of early-2010s Call of Duty titles.
Meanwhile, Ninja Gaiden 4 is described as an example of PlatinumGames’ flair for intensity taken to an exhausting extreme. The combat system is finely honed and often exhilarating, but the game suffers from monotony due to its relentless pace and lack of variety. Despite moments of spectacle, Edge states that the overlong levels and recycled environments show that the game runs out of ideas well before the credits roll. The review also points out erratic difficulty spikes caused by uneven checkpointing.
By contrast, Edge hails Hades 2 as another triumph for Supergiant Games, combining elegant art direction with deeply engaging roguelike systems. According to the review, each weapon and spell encourages new tactical approaches, while the interplay of boons, upgrades, and passive effects keeps every run distinct. Edge especially praises how combat, progression, and narrative intertwine within the game’s mythological setting, where even objectives are framed as prophecies or divine tasks. While the review finds the boss design somewhat lacking in long-term appeal, it highlights the game’s Oath of the Unseen system for refreshing encounters and maintaining challenge.
Last month’s issue # 416 featured reviews for Battlefield 6 (7), Ninja Gaiden 4 (7), Hades II (9), Absolum (9), Little Nightmares III (5), Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (7), Stray Children (8), Keeper (6), Baby Steps (7), Ball X Pit (8), Spooky Express (9), Dreams Of Another (6), Godbreakers (6).
