Final Fantasy Resonance does not have a Metacritic score yet. When we checked on October 19, 2026, its Metacritic page showed “tbd” for both the critic Metascore and the user score. That means no score was available in that snapshot, not that the game scored zero. A real score can only appear after published launch reviews.
What “tbd” means
“tbd” stands for “to be determined”. Metacritic shows it when not enough reviews exist to calculate a score. It is a placeholder, not a rating. Reading it as a low score would be a mistake.
The same applies to the user score. Players cannot rate the full game in a meaningful way until it is released. Steam likewise listed no user reviews for the unreleased full game. Both platforms are simply waiting for launch.
Why there is no score yet
Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026. Before launch, the full game is still on pre-order at the PlayStation and Xbox stores. Critics publish full reviews when review periods end, usually around release. Only then can an aggregate be calculated.
What exists today are hands-on previews from limited sessions. Previews are not scored reviews, and Metacritic does not count them. That is why the page stays at “tbd”. It is the expected state for an unreleased game.
Critic score versus user score
Metacritic shows two separate numbers. The Metascore is a weighted average of published critic reviews. The user score comes from player ratings on Metacritic itself. They can differ a lot, so read them separately.
Metacritic can also show separate aggregates for different platforms. A PS5 score and a Switch 2 score may not match. When scores appear, check the platform you plan to play on. We will report each one separately rather than merging them.
A magazine score is not a Metascore
Search results showed conflicting snippets about a magazine review score. We could not verify the original review behind those snippets. They were therefore excluded from this page. One outlet’s score would not be a Metascore even if it were confirmed.
A Metascore needs many critic reviews to be meaningful. Treat any single number shared before launch with caution. Look for the original review and its publication date. If neither can be found, the number should not be trusted.
What previews say in the meantime
Hands-on previews from IGN, VGC and RPGFan were published in September 2026. RPGFan’s Scott Clay reports positive impressions from a hands-on session. VGC’s Tom Regan is pleased with the classic RPG approach but reserves judgment on the full adventure. IGN’s Michael Higham covered a limited session including a later dungeon.
None of these previews gives a score. They describe presentation and combat from a small slice of the game. That makes them useful context but not a substitute for reviews. Our review roundup summarises them in more detail.
How to judge it before scores arrive
A free demo is available now, covering the opening through the end of Chapter 1. Square Enix estimates it at about 3–5 hours. The PS5 product page lists the demo separately from the paid editions. It is the most direct way to form your own opinion.
Demo progress can carry into the full game. So you lose nothing by playing it before reviews arrive. If you enjoy the demo, you can buy with confidence regardless of scores. If you do not, you have saved the purchase price.
What kind of game is being scored
Final Fantasy Resonance is a single-player turn-based RPG with HD-2D visuals. Battles focus on weaknesses, stagger, extra turns and Resonance attacks. Visions let familiar heroes add skills to your party. Steam credits Square Enix and LANCARSE Ltd. as developers.
Previews estimate the story at around 30–40 hours. Reviews will judge the whole campaign, not just the opening. That is why early demo impressions and final scores may differ. Keep both in mind when you read reviews.
Questions a score will not answer
A Metascore summarises opinion, but many practical questions need other sources. How long the game takes, for example, is covered by preview estimates of around 30–40 hours for the story. IGN separately estimates 60–80 hours for completionists, from a single source. Our length guide keeps those numbers attributed.
Which edition to buy is also outside a review score. Standard, Digital Deluxe and the North American Collector’s Edition bundle contain different things. The Switch and Switch 2 editions cannot share saves. Our edition and platform guides answer those questions directly.
Platforms that will be reviewed
The game launches on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Reviews may cover one platform or several. Each review should state the platform it was played on. Pay attention to that when a score matters to you.
The Switch and Switch 2 editions are separate products with no save transfer. A review of one does not automatically describe the other. PC is sold through Steam and the Microsoft Store. Our platform guides explain the differences.
Demo videos are not reviews
Community videos of the demo appeared soon after it launched in September 2026. One no-commentary recording on PS5 Pro covers the full demo in 4:18:46. Videos like this show gameplay but carry no critical verdict. They do not feed into Metacritic either.
Watching footage can help you judge the style of play. It cannot tell you how the full game will be rated. Treat it as a preview of the opening chapter only. The score question can only be answered after launch.
Where to check the live score
Open the Metacritic game page directly to see the current status. Scores can change as more reviews are added after launch. Steam also shows its own user review summary once players can review the game. Both are linked in the sources below.
We will update this page when real scores appear. The update will include the date, the number shown and the platform. We will not round, estimate or predict a score. Until then, “tbd” is the accurate answer.
Before you buy
The PlayStation US store lists the Standard Edition at US$49.99 and Digital Deluxe at US$59.99. Prices differ by region and store. Pre-order bonuses end at release, according to Square Enix Asia. If you want to wait for reviews, weigh that against the bonus.
The pre-order pack contains in-game items rather than extra story. Our pre-order bonus guide lists every item. Our Deluxe guide does the same for the Deluxe pack. That lets you decide whether waiting for scores costs you anything you care about.
Last checked
This page was checked on October 19, 2026. At that time, both Metacritic scores read “tbd”. We will refresh the page after launch reviews are published. Each refresh will be dated.
If you see a Metascore before we update, send us the link. We will confirm it on Metacritic and add it with its platform. Please include the date you saw it. Scores move in the days after launch, so the date matters.
Sources
- Metacritic game page
- Steam product page
- PlayStation Store (US)
- Xbox Store (US) — Digital Deluxe Edition
- RPGFan — Scott Clay’s hands-on preview
- VGC — Tom Regan’s hands-on preview
- IGN — Michael Higham’s hands-on preview
- Square Enix — Free Demo Now Available
- PlayStation Blog — PS5 demo available today
- Nintendo Store (US) — Switch 2 edition
- Square Enix Store — Collector’s Edition bundle
- Nintendo Store (Canada) — Switch edition
- Square Enix — Japanese official site
- Rubhen925 — Full Demo playthrough, PS5 Pro (YouTube)
- Square Enix Asia — product information