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

Farewell, SwitchArcade Readers, and a fond farewell to TouchArcade!

This is it, the final regular SwitchArcade Round-Up from yours truly. After several years, circumstances necessitate a change of course. But we're going out with a bang, featuring reviews by Mikhail and Shaun, new release summaries, and the usual sales lists.

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 feels like a natural progression. This Joy-Con-only title (no Pro Controller support) blends boxing and rhythm game mechanics for a surprisingly effective workout. It includes a dedicated mode for Miku's songs alongside the standard tracks. Features include adjustable difficulty, free training, warm-ups, progress tracking, and unlockable cosmetics. While the music is excellent, the main instructor's voice is a bit jarring and might need to be muted for optimal enjoyment. Best used as a supplement to other fitness routines rather than a standalone program.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5 -Mikhail Madnani

Magical Delicacy ($24.99)

Magical Delicacy from sKaule and Whitethorn Games cleverly blends Metroidvania exploration with cooking and crafting. The charming pixel art, music, and extensive settings options create a strong first impression. While the Metroidvania aspects are well-executed, inventory management and UI interaction could use improvement. Some frame pacing issues were noted on Switch, but overall it plays smoothly. The game shines on handheld devices like the Switch or Steam Deck. Further updates could significantly enhance the experience.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5 -Mikhail Madnani

Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)

This sequel to the 16-bit classic improves on the original with a more polished experience. Ratalaika Games' enhanced emulation wrapper includes bonus features like box and manual scans, achievements, a sprite gallery, a jukebox, and cheats. Only the Super NES version is included, which is a slight drawback. Fans of the original and those seeking a solid 16-bit platformer will find this a worthwhile purchase. The improved presentation makes this a superior release.

SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5 -Shaun

Metro Quester | Osaka ($19.99)

This prequel acts more like an expansion to the original Metro Quester, introducing a new Osaka setting, dungeon, character types, weapons, skills, and enemies. The turn-based combat, top-down exploration, and strategic gameplay remain intact. The new setting introduces canoe travel across water sections. While demanding patience and careful planning, the rewarding gameplay will appeal to fans of the original and newcomers alike.

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 enhancements. Requires 53.3 GB of storage space.

Shogun Showdown ($14.99)

A Darkest Dungeon-style RPG 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 games offering diverse gameplay experiences.

Sales

(North American eShop, US Prices)

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

This marks not only the end of the SwitchArcade Round-Up but also the conclusion of my eleven and a half years at TouchArcade. Thank you to all the readers for your support. I'm moving on to new challenges but will continue writing at Post Game Content and Patreon. Farewell, and thank you for reading.