Farewell, SwitchArcade Readers! This is the final regular SwitchArcade Round-Up from me. After several years, circumstances necessitate a change of course. But we're going out with a bang!

Reviews & Mini-Views

Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU ($49.99)

Following the success of Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star, Imagineer's latest installment features the popular Vocaloid, Hatsune Miku. This rhythm-based boxing game offers daily workouts, mini-games, and Miku-themed song modes. It's Joy-Con only, unfortunately. The game includes difficulty options, free training, warm-ups, workout tracking, and unlockable cosmetics. While the music is excellent, the main instructor's voice is a bit jarring. Best used as a supplement to other fitness routines rather than a standalone program.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5 -Mikhail Madnani

Magical Delicacy ($24.99)

A blend of Metroidvania exploration and cooking/crafting, Magical Delicacy shines with its pixel art and music. The exploration is well-implemented, but inventory management and UI could use improvement. Backtracking occasionally proves frustrating. The Switch version runs well, with some minor frame pacing issues. Excellent UI scaling and text options are a plus. While enjoyable, a few quality-of-life updates would elevate it.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5 -Mikhail Madnani

Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)

A polished sequel to the original, Aero The Acro-Bat 2 offers a solid 16-bit platforming experience. Ratalaika's improved emulation wrapper includes bonus features like box scans, achievements, and a gallery. The Super NES version is included, but the Genesis/Mega Drive version is absent. A good choice for fans of the series and retro platformers.

SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5 -Shaun

Metro Quester | Osaka ($19.99)

A prequel and expansion to the original Metro Quester, this turn-based RPG features a new dungeon in Osaka, new character types, and new challenges. The core mechanics remain the same: turn-based combat, top-down exploration, and strategic planning. A satisfying experience for fans of the original and a great entry point for newcomers.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5 -Shaun

Select New Releases

NBA 2K25 ($59.99)

The latest iteration of the NBA 2K series boasts improved gameplay, a new "Neighborhood" feature, and MyTEAM updates. Requires 53.3 GB of storage space.

Shogun Showdown ($14.99)

A Darkest Dungeon-style RPG with a Japanese setting.

Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)

(See review above)

Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection ($9.99)

A collection of three previously unlocalized Famicom games.

Sales

(North American eShop, US Prices)

Several notable sales are happening, including discounts on Cosmic Fantasy Collection and Tinykin. Check the lists for details.

Sales Ending This Weekend

This marks not only the end of the SwitchArcade Round-Up but also my 11.5 years at TouchArcade. Thank you to all the readers for your support. I'll continue writing elsewhere. Farewell, and thank you for reading.