After experiencing the whirlwind that was last week, we’re back to the usual routine on the original Switch, though it’s not as exciting as one might hope.
We missed a few items last week, most notably Namco’s Assault Plus in the Archives. The past week was best encapsulated by the phrase, “OK, so THAT happened.” Between the anticipation of the Switch 2 Direct and the chaos that ensued, thanks mostly to the events of 20500, returning to a typical, albeit a bit uneventful, eShop situation feels almost soothing. But don’t worry, there’s still some noteworthy content headed our way. Case in point: Star Overdrive, the hovercraft game that made a brief appearance during a Direct that feels like it was ages ago, rather than a mere week and a half back. Also, Battlefield Waltz from Idea Factory/Otomate, localized by IFI, is dropping this week, though I’d suggest holding off for any day one patches that may be needed (I know I definitely am).
As for other intriguing entries this week, keep an eye on “Promise Mascot Agency,” a new Snow Bros. title, and the week’s EggConsole offering: a classic maze game from 1983. This suggests that Pyramid Warp is a solid pick for those outside Japan.
### North America
We’ve got Battlefield Waltz launching at $49.99/$75.60 CAD on Tuesday, with Star Overdrive priced at $34.99/$42.99. For arcade fans, Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy will be available for $39.99/$49.99 come Friday. If you’re a nostalgic fan of classic games, Snow Bros. 2 Special gets a spot on the list for $29.99/$42.99. And for something a little less conventional, there’s the Promise Mascot Agency ready at $24.99/$32.50, along with other titles such as Pocket Bravery ($19.99/$25.99 on Wednesday) and Leo & Mia: Animal Rescue ($19.99/$27.99).
This week’s list continues with various styles and genres including Progress Orders at $19.99/$27.14, Wind Story for $14.99/$21.00, and The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass at $14.99/$15.99. Quirky titles like H Puzzle: Muscular Guys ($14.99 across all regions) and Pilo and the Holobook ($12.99/$18.50) also make the cut.
Sales and discounts are in play too: Hades is discounted by 65% until the 22nd, following the exciting sequel announcement for both Switches 1 and 2.
### Europe
In Europe, Battlefield Waltz is priced at €49.99/£44.99 for Tuesday, flanked by Snow Bros. 2 Special at €29.99/£26.99 and Promise Mascot Agency priced at €24.50/£20.99 on Wednesday. Another brawler, Pocket Bravery, arrives Wednesday for €19.99/£16.99, alongside other diverse picks like Progress Orders (€18.41/£15.79) and Wind Story (€14.55/£13.09). Smaller titles such as Little Droid and Skull Pirates: Adventures also feature on the list.
### Japan
Japan sees the release of significant titles, including Memories Off Sousou (¥8580), Snow Bros. 2 Special (¥4500), and Star Overdrive (¥3960). This is complemented by more niche offerings like Psychiatric Prison Romance series and EggConsole Pyramid Warp MSX at ¥770.
No matter where you are, it looks like there’s something for everyone this week in the realm of gaming, with a good variety of genres and price points to suit fans of both indie gems and established favorites alike.
