Issue # 430 of Edge Magazine has been released, and it features reviews for games including Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Gears Of War: E-Day, 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. In this issue, Star Wars: Galactic Racer stands out with an astounding score of 9, while Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Gears Of War: E-Day receive excellent scores of 8. To see the accompanied text and full details regarding the verdict for these games, get Edge Magazine issue # 430 by following the link here.
Edge Magazine Issue 430 Review Scores
Review scores from the latest issue of Edge Magazine can be seen below (via the ResetEra forums).
- Gears of War: E-Day – 8
- Order of the Sinking Star – 9
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – 8
- Final Fantasy Resonance – 6
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 9
- Valor Mortis – 6
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 7
- Minecraft Dungeons II – 5
- End of Abyss – 5
- Planet Zoo 2 – 8
- Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – 6
- Penguin Colony – 6
- Silver Pines – 7
In its review of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Edge praises the game for expanding the series’ established formula without sacrificing its core flight-combat experience. The review highlights its larger battles, longer campaign and improvements to visuals, storytelling and team mechanics, all of which enhance the action. Although largely an evolution of its predecessors, Edge finds that Ace Combat 8 makes excellent use of current-generation technology to deliver the series’ most ambitious experience yet
Meanwhile, Edge hails Star Wars: Galactic Racer as one of the most exhilarating racing experiences in years. The review praises its intense sense of speed, particularly on its dangerous cliffside tracks, which make every race feel like a thrilling test of survival. Despite occasional frustrations, Edge finds the experience consistently exciting and immensely satisfying.
Lastly, Edge finds Gears of War: E-Day to be a refreshing return for the series, praising its more rewarding exploration and expanded sense of scale. While the campaign occasionally suffers from pacing issues, the improved mechanics and inclusion of co-op and Horde Siege help make up for its shortcomings. Ultimately, Edge sees E-Day as a promising revival that makes the future of the franchise exciting once again.
