[CRITIC SCORE] This column summarizes major media reviews for new global game releases. By aggregating critic scores and summaries from 15 outlets, we aim to help gamers quickly and easily gauge market sentiment and critical reception.

The game featured this time is the latest entry in the Resident Evil series, 'Pragmata'.

This sci-fi shooter from Capcom spent a long time in development with little news following its initial reveal, fueling both curiosity and anxiety. However, the recent demo largely dispelled those concerns. The actual review scores and critical feedback have been overwhelmingly positive, praising a level of polish that exceeded expectations.

Many critics have praised the game for its striking art direction, which fits the sci-fi setting perfectly, and its immersive combat that blends puzzle-solving with an innovative gameplay loop. The emotional journey of Hugh and Diana has also been well-received. While some noted that the narrative leans into clichés, the consensus is that the story remains highly engaging, largely thanks to the strong focus on the two protagonists and their compelling characterization.

The excellent port for the Nintendo Switch 2 has also garnered high praise. Capcom previously demonstrated solid optimization with 'Resident Evil Requiem' on the Switch 2, which ran the entire game without issues. This latest title is being cited as another prime example of such seamless porting.

Pragmata currently holds a Metacritic score of 85 on PS5 (82 reviews), 88 on PC (27 reviews), 85 on XSX|S (9 reviews), and 90 on Nintendo Switch 2 (12 reviews). On OpenCritic, it sits at an 87 (92 reviews) with a 95% critic recommendation rate. Notably, the PS5 version—the primary review platform on Metacritic—maintains a high recommendation rate with 96% positive and 4% mixed reviews, and zero negative reviews. While perfect scores are rare, it is worth noting that the game has consistently received high marks across the board, with very few low scores.

Pragmata is set to launch on PC, PS5, and XSX|S on the 17th, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving on the 24th.

※ Review counts and scores are as of 2:00 AM KST, April 14.