New Games, Sales, Reviews: Fitness Boxing Hatsune Miku and More on Switch

Farewell, dear readers, and welcome to the final regular SwitchArcade Round-Up for TouchArcade from yours truly. This marks the conclusion of several years of sharing gaming news and reviews with you. While a special edition with embargoed reviews will follow next week, this is my last regular column. We'll be signing off with a comprehensive roundup, including game reviews from Mikhail and Shaun, new release summaries, and the usual sales lists. Let's enjoy this last ride!

Reviews & Mini-Views

Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU ($49.99)

Following Imagineer's successful Fitness Boxing franchise and the surprisingly enjoyable Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star, their collaboration with Hatsune Miku was an intriguing choice. Having played it alongside Ring Fit Adventure, I'm impressed by Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU in many respects.

For newcomers, the Fitness Boxing series blends boxing and rhythm game mechanics to create engaging fitness routines. This iteration features Hatsune Miku, even including a dedicated mode for her songs. It's important to note: this title is Joy-Con exclusive. Pro Controllers and third-party accessories aren't supported (as far as I'm aware).

Standard features include difficulty options, free training, warm-ups, workout tracking, reminders, and a system-wide alarm. Unlockable cosmetics add incentive. While I can't comment on DLC yet, the base game surpasses Fist of the North Star in most areas, except for one minor drawback.

The audio is excellent, but the main instructor's voice feels jarring and oddly directed, leading 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 other routines, rather than a standalone workout program. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Magical Delicacy ($24.99)

Magical Delicacy from sKaule and Whitethorn Games initially flew under my radar. After playing it on Switch (and Xbox Game Pass), I feel it could benefit from further refinement. It skillfully blends Metroidvania exploration and cooking game mechanics, yet the combination isn't perfectly seamless. The result is a game with strong elements, but flaws that detract from the overall experience.

Players assume the role of Flora, a young witch in a charming, mysterious world. The exploration is surprisingly well-implemented, despite some frustrating backtracking. However, ingredient management and the UI require some adjustment.

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

The Switch version runs smoothly, aside from occasional frame pacing issues. The rumble feature is well-implemented. Given my preference for handheld gaming, the Switch version is ideal.

Magical Delicacy is a promising blend of genres, but feels slightly incomplete 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 the Hedgehog’s wake. Aero The Acro-Bat is one of the few to receive a sequel. While not a massive success, Aero The Acro-Bat 2 isn't a bad game. It's a refined experience compared to its predecessor, though some character might be lost in the process. It remains a decent platforming adventure.

Surprisingly, this release features an upgraded presentation compared to Ratalaika's typical emulation wrappers. It includes box and manual scans, achievements, a sprite sheet gallery, a jukebox, cheats, and more. The only downside is the exclusion of the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive version.

Fans of the original Aero The Acro-Bat will appreciate this sequel. Even those who found the first game flawed might find this one more enjoyable. Ratalaika's improved emulation wrapper is commendable. A great release for Aero fans and retro 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 once mastered, it’s a rewarding dungeon-crawling RPG. Metro Quester | Osaka feels more like an expansion than a sequel, but that’s a positive 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 environment requires using a canoe for water travel. The core mechanics remain largely unchanged from the original.

The game retains the turn-based combat, top-down exploration, and strategic gameplay of its predecessor. Careful planning is crucial for success. Fans of the original will find much to enjoy here, while newcomers can jump straight into this enhanced experience.

SwitchArcade Score: 4/5

Select New Releases

NBA 2K25 ($59.99)

NBA 2K25 is here! The game features improved gameplay, a new Neighborhood feature, and MyTEAM updates. (53.3 GB required!)

Shogun Showdown ($14.99)

A Darkest Dungeon-style game with a Japanese setting. A solid 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 good choice for fans of retro gaming oddities.

Sales

(North American eShop, US Prices)

Notable sales include Cosmic Fantasy Collection (40% off) and Tinykin (at its lowest price yet).

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This concludes my time at TouchArcade. While I'll continue writing elsewhere, this marks the end of my eleven-and-a-half-year journey. Thank you to all TouchArcade readers for your support. I wish you all happiness and sincere gratitude for your readership.