SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku’, Plus New Releases, Sales, and Good-Byes

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 collaboration with Hatsune Miku is a surprisingly effective fitness title. This Joy-Con-only game blends boxing and rhythm game mechanics for engaging workouts, mini-games, and customizable routines. It includes a dedicated mode featuring Miku's songs, alongside the standard tracks. Features include difficulty settings, free training, warm-ups, progress tracking, and unlockable cosmetics. While the music is excellent, the main instructor's voice is somewhat jarring and could be improved. Best used as a supplement to other fitness routines rather than a standalone program. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Magical Delicacy ($24.99)

Magical Delicacy cleverly combines Metroidvania exploration with cooking and crafting. As witch Flora, you cook and craft for various characters in a charming, mysterious world. The Metroidvania elements are surprisingly well-executed, though backtracking and inventory management could be refined. The UI also requires some adjustment. The game boasts beautiful pixel art, lovely music, and customizable UI settings. While the Switch version plays well, some frame pacing issues are noticeable. Potential updates could significantly enhance the overall experience. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)

This sequel to Aero The Acro-Bat offers a polished 16-bit platforming experience. While it lacks the quirky charm of the original, it's a solid improvement. Ratalaika Games has significantly enhanced the presentation with a tailored emulator wrapper, including extras like box and manual scans, achievements, and a gallery. The inclusion of only the Super NES version (and not the Genesis version) is a minor drawback. A recommended purchase for fans of the series and retro platformers.

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, it introduces a new dungeon, character types, weapons, skills, and enemies. The canoe mechanic adds a new layer to exploration. It retains the core mechanics of the original, requiring careful planning and strategic play. A great addition for fans of the original and a solid entry point for newcomers.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

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.

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)

Numerous sales are ongoing, including significant discounts on Cosmic Fantasy Collection and Tinykin. See the full lists below for details.

(Sales lists with images omitted for brevity. Refer to the original text for complete sales information.)

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