Well, after a week of absolute chaos, we’re back to what has become the all-too-familiar routine for the original Switch.
Catching up with what we overlooked last time: Namco’s Assault Plus has made its way to the Archives.
Reflecting on the events of the past week, it’s easily summed up with, “OK, so THAT happened.” The Switch 2 Direct kicked it off, followed by an absolute whirlwind, especially with the fallout from 20500. After all that, this week’s stack of eShop releases almost feels like a mellow return to normalcy. Despite this, there are a few standout titles that deserve some attention. Topping that list is Star Overdrive, which centers around thrilling hovercraft action. It was briefly featured in a Direct—wow, was that really only a week and a half ago? Feels more like a month! Another game to keep on your radar is Battlefield Waltz from Idea Factory/Otomate, handled in the U.S. by IFI. Before diving in, though, I’d hold off for any day-one patches. I know I’ll be doing just that.
Other notable mentions this week include the quirky "Promise Mascot Agency" and yet another title in the Snow Bros. series. And for those outside Japan, the charming throwback "EggConsole Pyramid Warp," a simple maze game from 1983, is ready for the taking.
North America
This week’s lineup for North America packs some promise:
- Battlefield Waltz ($49.99/C$75.60) – Available Tuesday
- Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy ($39.99/$49.99) – Available Friday
- Star Overdrive ($34.99/$42.99)
- Snow Bros. 2 Special ($29.99/$42.99)
- Promise Mascot Agency ($24.99/$32.50)
- Pocket Bravery ($19.99/$25.99) – Landing on Wednesday
- Leo & Mia: Animal Rescue ($19.99/$27.99)
- Progress Orders ($19.99/$27.14)
- Wind Story ($14.99/$21.00)
- The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass ($14.99/$15.99)
- H Puzzle: Muscular Guys ($14.99/$14.99)
- Pilo and the Holobook ($12.99/$18.50)
- ReMix ($12.00/$17.00) – Arrives Friday
- Electronics Supermarket Simulator ($9.99/$15.99) – Available Tuesday
- Detective From The Crypt ($9.99/$13.29) – Available Wednesday
- Dreamless Girl ($9.99/$14.40)
- Girls Make Pudding ($9.99/$12.99)
- Barista Simulator 2025 ($9.99/$14.20) – Steams up on Friday
- Mortisomem ($9.99/$13.29) – Hits Friday
- Gladiators Simulator: The Champions of Liberty ($9.99/$14.99) – Steps into the ring on Saturday
- Windborn – Concrete Jungle ($6.99/$10.30)
- Pets and Friends ($6.99/$7.29) – Frolics in on Friday
- EggConsole Pyramid Warp MSX ($6.49/$7.34)
- Little Droid ($5.99/$8.79)
- Skull Pirates: Adventures ($5.99/$8.49)
- Secrets in Green ($4.99/$6.49) – Wednesday release
- Stellar Docks: Deep Space ($4.99/$6.83)
- Mayhem Mail ($4.99/$6.99) – Set for Friday
- Merchant In Dungeon ($3.99/$5.70)
- Hook: Complete Edition ($3.99/$5.49)
- Quiz! Cat Provers Around The World ($3.99/$5.39)
- Spot it Fast! Kids’ Difference Hunt ($3.99/$5.39)
- Tongtong ($3.99/$4.99)
- Gunspectre ($2.99/$3.99) – Friday arrival
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Ungdo ($1.60/$2.30)
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Yumyeongsan ($1.00/$1.40)
- Shape Drop ($0.99/$1.29) – Launches Saturday
And if you’re on the hunt for deals, the buzz around an upcoming Hades sequel—confirmed for both Switches 1 and 2—has its original on sale for 65% off until the 22nd. Keep tabs on PSPrices and DekuDeals to catch some good bargains.
Europe
Across the pond, Europe has its own set of releases:
- Battlefield Waltz (€49.99/£44.99) – Tuesday debut
- Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy (€39.99/£34.99) – Hits shelves Friday
- Star Overdrive (€34.99/£31.49)
- Snow Bros. 2 Special (€29.99/£26.99)
- Promise Mascot Agency (€24.50/£20.99) – Wednesday reveal
- Pocket Bravery (€19.99/£16.99) – Appears Wednesday
- Leo & Mia: Animal Rescue (€19.99/£17.99)
- Progress Orders (€18.41/£15.79) – Heads our way Wednesday
- Wind Story (€14.55/£13.09)
- Pilo and the Holobook (€12.99/£11.69)
- ReMix (€10.99/£9.89)
- Electronics Supermarket Simulator (€9.99/£9.99) – Out Tuesday
- Detective From The Crypt (€9.99/£8.99) – Wednesday available
- Dreamless Girl (€9.99/£8.99)
- Barista Simulator 2025 (€9.99/£8.99) – Hear from us Friday
- Mortisomem (€9.99/£8.99) – Arrives on Friday
- Gladiators Simulator: The Champions of Liberty (€9.99/£9.99) – Saturday is the day
- Girls Make Pudding (€9.75/£8.50) – Wednesday is the scoop
- SchoolBoy Simulator (€7.99/£7.19) – Class starts Friday
- Pets and Friends (€6.99/£6.29)
- Windborn – Concrete Jungle (€6.99/£6.00)
- Little Droid (€5.99/£5.40) – Buzzes in Wednesday
- Skull Pirates: Adventures (€5.99/£5.39) – Sets sail Wednesday
- EggConsole Pyramid Warp MSX (€5.59/£5.39)
- Secrets in Green (€4.99/£4.49) – Solves mysteries Wednesday
- Stellar Docks: Deep Space (€4.99/£4.49)
- Mayhem Mail (€4.99/£4.99) – Posts Friday
- Hook: Complete Edition (€3.99/£3.99)
- Merchant In Dungeon (€3.99/£3.59)
- Tongtong (€3.99/£2.69)
- Gunspectre (€2.99/£2.69) – Shoots out on Friday
- Quiz! Cat Provers Around The World (€2.49/£2.24)
- Spot it Fast! Kids’ Difference Hunt (€2.49/£2.24)
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Ungdo (€1.60/£1.39)
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Yumyeongsan (€1.00/£0.89)
- Shape Drop (€0.99/£0.99) – Hits Saturday
Japan
In Japan, here’s what’s coming up:
- Memories Off Sousou (¥8580)
- Snow Bros. 2 Special (¥4500)
- Time Gal Re:birth (¥4180)
- Star Overdrive (¥3960)
- Leo & Mia: Animal Rescue (¥3000)
- Progress Orders (¥2970)
- Promise Mascot Agency (¥2800)
- Wind Story (¥2280)
- Psychiatric Prison Romance: Serial Killer Anime Boys Dating Sim (¥2190)
- Psychiatric Prison Romance: Serial Killer Anime Girls Dating Sim (¥2190)
- All-in Abyss Ikasama Sabaki (¥2090)
- Pilo and the Holobook (¥2000)
- H Puzzle: Muscular Guys (¥1999)
- ReMix (¥1800)
- PopSlinger Vol. 2 – Loveless (¥1500)
- Electronics Supermarket Simulator (¥1499)
- Gladiators Simulator: The Champions of Liberty (¥1499)
- Dreamless Girl (¥1497)
- Sniper Scope: Realistic Tactical Shooter (¥1399)
- Girls Make Pudding (¥1200)
- Windborn – Concrete Jungle (¥1133)
- Battle Puzzle 2048 – Space Girls (¥999)
- Detective From The Crypt (¥990)
- Mortisomem (¥990)
- Skull Pirates: Adventures (¥899)
- Little Droid (¥890)
- Mayhem Mail (¥780)
- EggConsole Pyramid Warp MSX (¥770)
- Wheel of Words: Crossword (¥600)
- Project Starship (¥500)
- Tongtong (¥500)
- Merchant In Dungeon (¥499)
- Stellar Docks: Deep Space (¥499)
- Spot The Difference, Detective (¥420)
- Spot The Difference Museum (¥420)
- Where Is This Person? (¥420)
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Ungdo (¥160)
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Yumyeongsan (¥100)
So there you have it, folks—a week’s worth of releases to keep any Nintendo Switch owner more than entertained! Whether it’s catching some waves in Star Overdrive or navigating mazes with Pyramid Warp, there’s something here for everyone. Happy gaming!
