Farewell, SwitchArcade Readers! This is the final regular SwitchArcade Round-Up from me. After several years, I'm moving on to new adventures. But before I go, let's recap this week's highlights!
Reviews & Mini-Views
Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU ($49.99)
Imagineer's Fitness Boxing series continues with a collaboration featuring Hatsune Miku. This Joy-Con-only title offers daily workouts, rhythm-based boxing exercises, mini-games, and Miku-themed content. While the core gameplay is solid, the main instructor's voice is a bit jarring. Best used as a supplement to other fitness routines.
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Magical Delicacy ($24.99)
A charming blend of Metroidvania exploration and cooking/crafting. While the pixel art, music, and exploration are delightful, inventory management and backtracking could use improvement. The UI takes some getting used to. Plays well on Switch, though some frame pacing issues were noted.
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)
A polished sequel to the original Aero The Acro-Bat. This enhanced release boasts improved presentation, extra features (achievements, gallery, jukebox, cheats), and both North American and Japanese Super NES versions. A solid 16-bit platformer, though the absence of the Genesis/Mega Drive version is a minor drawback.
SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5
Metro Quester | Osaka ($19.99)
A prequel/expansion to Metro Quester, featuring a new dungeon in Osaka, new characters, and new challenges. Retains the satisfying turn-based combat and top-down exploration of the original. A must-have for fans, and a great entry point for newcomers.
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Select New Releases
- NBA 2K25 ($59.99): The latest installment of the NBA 2K series, boasting improved gameplay, a new "Neighborhood" feature, and MyTEAM updates. Requires 53.3 GB of storage.
- Shogun Showdown ($14.99): A Darkest Dungeon-style RPG with a Japanese setting.
- Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection ($9.99): A collection of three previously unlocalized Famicom games.
Sales
Check the article for detailed lists of new and expiring sales. Highlights include discounts on Cosmic Fantasy Collection and Tinykin.
This marks not only the end of my SwitchArcade Round-Up, but also my time at TouchArcade. Thank you for reading!
