Farewell, dear readers, and welcome to the final regular SwitchArcade Round-Up for TouchArcade. This marks the end of a multi-year journey, and while I'd hoped to continue through the Switch's lifecycle, circumstances have led me elsewhere. Next week, I'll share a special edition with a few delayed reviews, but this is my last regular column.
Reviews & Mini-Views
Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU ($49.99)
Following Imagineer's successful Fitness Boxing series (including the surprisingly good Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star), their collaboration with Hatsune Miku seemed a natural fit. I recently played it alongside Ring Fit Adventure, and I'm impressed.
This rhythm-based boxing game offers daily workouts, minigames, and more. Hatsune Miku fans get a dedicated mode featuring her songs alongside the game's standard tracks. Note: This title uses Joy-Cons only; Pro Controllers and third-party accessories aren't supported.
As with previous entries, difficulty options, free training, warm-ups, workout tracking, and reminders (including a system-wide alarm) are included. Unlockable cosmetics provide extra motivation. While I can't comment on DLC, the base game surpasses Fist of the North Star, except for one drawback: the main instructor's voice is jarring and I muted it.
Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU successfully blends Miku's charm with solid fitness mechanics. It's best used as a supplement to other exercise 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 enjoyable, it feels slightly unfinished. The exploration is surprisingly well-done, but inventory management and UI could use improvement.
You play as Flora, a young witch, in a charming and mysterious story. The Metroidvania aspects are surprisingly strong, though backtracking can be frustrating. The crafting system, hampered by inventory issues, and UI require some adjustment.
The game boasts beautiful pixel art, excellent music, and customizable UI options, particularly helpful in handheld mode. Early access or post-launch updates would have significantly benefited the game.
The Switch version runs smoothly, except for occasional frame pacing issues. Haptic feedback is well-implemented. I found it more enjoyable on Switch than on Xbox Series X due to its portability.
Despite its potential, Magical Delicacy feels slightly "undercooked" due to inventory and backtracking issues. However, it's a solid game that shines on Switch and has the potential to become essential with some quality-of-life improvements. -Mikhail Madnani
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)
Aero The Acro-Bat 2 is a surprisingly well-preserved sequel to a 16-bit platformer classic. While not a massive success, it's a polished experience that improves on the original. Ratalaika Games' emulation is top-notch, offering a superior presentation with extras like box scans, achievements, and a sprite gallery.
The game itself is a solid platformer, and this release includes both the North American and Japanese Super NES versions. While the lack of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version is a minor disappointment, it's a great release for fans and retro platformer enthusiasts.
Fans of the original will appreciate this improved sequel, and even those who found the first game's quirks off-putting might find this one more enjoyable. Ratalaika's improved emulation is commendable, and I hope to see similar treatment for the first game.
SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5
Metro Quester | Osaka ($19.99)
Metro Quester | Osaka acts more as an expansion than a sequel to the original, adding a new dungeon, characters, and mechanics to the turn-based dungeon crawler. Set in Osaka, this prequel introduces canoe travel across water sections.
The core gameplay remains largely unchanged: turn-based combat, top-down exploration, and strategic planning are key. New weapons, skills, and enemies add depth. Players familiar with the original will feel right at home, and newcomers can jump in directly.
While it's an expansion, this is not a negative. It expands upon the original's systems in intriguing ways, rewarding patient and strategic players.
SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Select New Releases
NBA 2K25 ($59.99)
NBA 2K25 arrives with improved gameplay, a new "Neighborhood" feature, and MyTEAM enhancements. Requires 53.3 GB of storage.
Shogun Showdown ($14.99)
A Darkest Dungeon-style game with a Japanese setting and some unique twists.
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 titles: a side-scrolling platformer, an adventure game, and an action-RPG.
Sales
(North American eShop, US Prices)
Noteworthy sales include Cosmic Fantasy Collection (40% off), and Tinykin (at its lowest price yet).
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This concludes my time writing the SwitchArcade Round-Up, and also my eleven and a half years at TouchArcade. I'll continue writing on my blog (Post Game Content) and Patreon, but this is the end of this chapter. Thank you all for your readership.
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