Nintendo Switch Weekly Content Roundup

Farewell, SwitchArcade Readers! A Final Round-Up

Hello, loyal readers, and welcome to the final regular SwitchArcade Round-Up from yours truly. Next week, I'll share one last special edition with some embargoed reviews, but this marks the conclusion of my years-long contribution to TouchArcade's coverage. While I'd hoped to see the Switch's lifecycle through to the end with these articles, circumstances have led me down a different path. Let's make this last one count!

Reviews & Mini-Views

Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU ($49.99)

Following Imagineer's successful Fitness Boxing series, culminating in the surprisingly enjoyable Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star, their collaboration with Hatsune Miku was a clever move. I've been testing Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU alongside Ring Fit Adventure, and I'm impressed.

For newcomers, Fitness Boxing blends boxing and rhythm game mechanics for daily workouts, minigames, and more. Miku's inclusion adds a dedicated mode featuring her songs, alongside the game's standard tracks. Note: this title is Joy-Con only; Pro Controllers and third-party accessories aren't supported (as far as I'm aware).

As with previous entries, adjustable difficulty, a free training mode, warm-ups, workout tracking, and reminders (including a system-wide alarm) are included. Unlockable cosmetics add extra incentive. While I can't comment on DLC yet, the base game surpasses Fist of the North Star—except for one minor flaw.

The audio is excellent, but the main instructor's voice feels jarring and oddly directed, prompting me to lower its volume.

Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU successfully integrates Miku into the Fitness Boxing formula, appealing to her fanbase. It's a solid fitness game, but best used as a supplement to Ring Fit Adventure or a broader exercise routine, rather than your sole fitness program. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Magical Delicacy ($24.99)

Magical Delicacy, from sKaule and Whitethorn Games, initially flew under my radar until an Xbox Game Pass announcement. I've since played the Switch version, and it feels like a work in progress. While I love Metroidvanias and cooking games, Magical Delicacy doesn't perfectly blend both. The result is a game with strong elements marred by some flaws.

As Flora, a young witch, you cook and craft for various characters. The exploration is surprisingly well-executed, despite some frustrating backtracking. However, ingredient management and inventory systems are hampered by a UI that requires some adjustment.

Magical Delicacy boasts stunning pixel art, charming music, and customizable settings (including UI scaling and text options). Early access or post-launch updates could significantly improve the experience.

The Switch version runs smoothly, aside from occasional frame pacing issues. The rumble effects are well-implemented. Having played it on Xbox Series X, I prefer the portability of the Switch version.

Despite its potential as a Metroidvania-cooking game hybrid, Magical Delicacy feels slightly underdeveloped due to inventory and backtracking issues. It's a good game, but quality-of-life improvements would elevate it to essential status. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Aero The Acro-Bat 2 ($5.99)

Many 16-bit era mascot platformers emerged in Sonic’s wake. Aero The Acro-Bat is among the few with sequels. While not a massive success, Aero The Acro-Bat 2 isn't a bad game. It's a refined experience compared to its predecessor, trading some of its rough edges for polish.

I expected Ratalaika's usual emulation wrapper, but this release features a custom presentation with improved options and extras: box and manual scans, achievements, a sprite sheet gallery, a jukebox, cheats, and more. The only downside is the exclusion of the Genesis/Mega Drive version.

Fans of the original will appreciate Aero The Acro-Bat 2. Even those who found the first game lacking might find this one more enjoyable. Ratalaika's improved emulation wrapper is commendable. A great release for Aero fans and 16-bit platformer enthusiasts.

SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5

Metro Quester | Osaka ($19.99)

I enjoyed the original Metro Quester. It has a steep learning curve, but its turn-based dungeon crawling is rewarding. Metro Quester | Osaka feels more like an expansion than a sequel, but that's fine given my enjoyment of the original.

This prequel moves the setting to Osaka, introducing a new dungeon, character types, weapons, skills, and enemies. The new location's watery terrain requires canoe travel. The core mechanics remain largely unchanged from the original.

Fans of the original will find plenty to enjoy. New players might prefer starting here. It's a worthy expansion that expands upon the existing systems in interesting ways. It requires patience, but the payoff is significant.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Select New Releases

NBA 2K25 ($59.99)

NBA 2K25 is here! This year's iteration boasts improved gameplay, a new "Neighborhood" feature, and MyTEAM enhancements. It requires 53.3 GB of storage space.

Shogun Showdown ($14.99)

A Darkest Dungeon-style game with a Japanese setting and some unique twists. A decent entry in the genre.

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: a side-scrolling platformer, an adventure game, and an action-RPG. A good choice for fans of obscure retro games.

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A Personal Farewell

This concludes not only this Round-Up, but also my 11.5 years at TouchArcade. I'll continue writing on my blog (Post Game Content) and Patreon, but this marks the end of this chapter. Thank you to all the TouchArcade readers for your support over the years. I truly appreciate it.