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 dive into one last packed edition!
Reviews & Mini-Views
Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU ($49.99)
Following the Fitness Boxing series' success (including the surprisingly enjoyable Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star), Imagineer's collaboration with Hatsune Miku seemed a natural fit. I've been testing it alongside Ring Fit Adventure, and I'm impressed.
The Fitness Boxing formula uses boxing and rhythm game mechanics for daily workouts, mini-games, and more. Miku's inclusion adds a dedicated mode featuring her music alongside the game's standard tracks. Note: This is Joy-Con-only; no Pro Controller or third-party accessory support.
The game includes difficulty settings, a free training mode, warm-ups, progress tracking, reminders, and even a system-wide alarm. Unlockable cosmetics provide extra incentive. While I can't comment on DLC yet, the base game surpasses Fist of the North Star, except for one minor issue: the main instructor's voice is oddly jarring and I found myself muting it.
Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU successfully blends Miku's appeal with solid fitness mechanics. It's best used as a supplement to other routines rather than a standalone fitness program. —Mikhail Madnani
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Magical Delicacy ($24.99)
Magical Delicacy from sKaule and Whitethorn Games blends Metroidvania exploration with cooking and crafting. While the exploration is surprisingly well-executed, some inventory and backtracking issues hold it back.
The story follows Flora, a young witch, in a charming and mysterious world. The Metroidvania elements are strong, but the crafting system and UI could use improvement.
The game boasts beautiful pixel art, a delightful soundtrack, and customizable UI settings, making it very playable on the Switch. Some minor frame rate hiccups were noted, but overall, the Switch version plays well.
Magical Delicacy is a promising game that feels slightly unfinished. With some quality-of-life improvements, it could become a must-have. —Mikhail Madnani
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)
A sequel to the 16-bit classic, Aero The Acro-Bat 2 is a polished platformer. While not a groundbreaking success, it's a solid entry in the genre. Ratalaika Games has improved the presentation significantly, offering a better emulation experience than usual.
This release includes features like box and manual scans, achievements, a sprite sheet gallery, a jukebox, and cheats. The only drawback is the omission of the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive version.
Fans of the original will appreciate this enhanced version, and it's a worthwhile pick for 16-bit platformer enthusiasts.
SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5
Metro Quester | Osaka ($19.99)
More of an expansion than a sequel, Metro Quester | Osaka builds upon the original's satisfying turn-based dungeon-crawling gameplay. Set in Osaka, this prequel introduces a new dungeon, character types, weapons, skills, and enemies.
The core mechanics remain the same: turn-based combat, top-down exploration, and strategic planning. This is a great addition for fans of the original, and a solid starting point for newcomers.
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
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(Brief summaries and screenshots of NBA 2K25, Shogun Showdown, Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection are included here, mirroring the original format.)
Sales
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