After a whirlwind week that bordered on chaos, it’s time to shift back to our regular rhythms on the original Switch console.
We might have overlooked a few things last week, like Namco’s Assault Plus sneaking into the Archives. Talk about a week, huh? Think "OK, so THAT happened," and you’d be spot on. With the Switch 2 Direct creating waves and the subsequent chaos courtesy of the saga that followed, this week’s eShop line-up feels refreshingly straightforward. Yet, there are still some gems in this batch. Let’s start with Star Overdrive, a hovercraft-centric game that made a brief appearance in a recent Direct — yeah, I know, that was only a week and a half ago, but it feels like ages. Then there’s Battlefield Waltz, launched by Idea Factory and Otomate and localized by IFI. Keep an eye out for any needed day-one patches. Trust me, I’m waiting too.
There’s more to note this week: "Promise Mascot Agency" is joined by a new Snow Bros. offering, and for fans of retro, EggConsole is bringing a basic 1983 maze game, Pyramid Warp, to those of us outside Japan.
North America Releases
- Battlefield Waltz: Priced at $49.99 in the US and C$75.60 in Canada, available Tuesday.
- Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy: At $39.99/$49.99, dropping Friday.
- Star Overdrive: Yours for $34.99/$42.99.
- Snow Bros. 2 Special: Costs $29.99/$42.99.
- Promise Mascot Agency: $24.99/$32.50.
- Pocket Bravery: Priced at $19.99/$25.99, arriving Wednesday.
- And the list continues with interesting titles like Leo & Mia: Animal Rescue at $19.99 and Progress Orders for $19.99.
Don’t miss Wind Story at a friendly $14.99/$21.00 or the intriguing The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass at $14.99/$15.99. For a lighter wallet hit, there’s H Puzzle: Muscular Guys going for $14.99. Simulators abound this week with options like Electronics Supermarket Simulator at $9.99/$15.99 on Tuesday and Detective From The Crypt popping in at $9.99/$13.29 come Wednesday.
Sales and Discounts
Here’s an exciting tidbit for fans: With a sequel en route to both Switch versions, Hades is teasing us with a hefty discount of 65% off until the 22nd. Always a good catch!
Europe Releases
Across the pond, we’ve got:
- Battlefield Waltz for €49.99/£44.99, available Tuesday.
- Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy lands at €39.99/£34.99, coming Friday.
- The awaited Star Overdrive at €34.99/£31.49.
- Snow Bros. 2 Special hits at €29.99/£26.99.
- Look out for Promise Mascot Agency on Wednesday at €24.50/£20.99.
- Mid-week releases include Pocket Bravery and Progress Orders, each offering a unique experience.
A variety of playful and strategic interactions await in the lower price tiers, including Girls Make Pudding on Wednesday and Barista Simulator 2025 and Mortisomem on Friday. Fans of a good deal might want to catch the intriguing Electronics Supermarket Simulator as early as Tuesday.
Japan Releases
Traveling to Japan, the lineup is rich and varied:
- Memories Off Sousou at ¥8580.
- Snow Bros. 2 Special for ¥4500.
- The much-anticipated Time Gal Re:birth coming in at ¥4180.
- Star Overdrive gracing the list at ¥3960.
Japanese players can also look forward to whimsical titles like Leo & Mia: Animal Rescue and intriguing experiences such as Psychiatric Prison Romance, catering to fans of compelling narratives and strategy alike.
From tactical simulators to whimsical adventures, this week’s offerings certainly promise engaging content across various consoles and regions. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden gems as the Switch world buzzes with another vibrant lineup.
