The Switch eShop is a hubbub of activity this week with the last of 2025’s anticipated releases due. Next week has a couple of releases of note too, including Limited Run’s Tomba 2 re-release, whereas Christmas week currently appears to be little more than a dumping ground for shovelware. Until then, let the good time roll.
Bethesda has surprised us all by releasing The Elder Scrolls V on Switch 2 without pre-release hype. Available for £52.99 or as a free download to existing owners, it sees fasting loading times, improved visuals, club creation items, and the three official expansions.
If you prefer JPRGs, there’s the mouthful that is Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International from Red Art Games and Square-Enix. This is a HD remaster of a PS2 remake of a SNES game, now translated into numerous European languages. As Rich explained in our review, this isn’t a typical RPG – you need to pick your fights and quests carefully. The 7/10 we awarded it seems to be in line with other site’s verdicts.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE is finally out this Friday, turning the movie into a pixel art run ‘n gunner with a few scene-based diversions, such as the vehicle-based stages. It comes from the Bitmap Bureau, who gave us Xeno Crisis and Final Vendetta.
KIBORG comes to Switch too, being a roguelike brawler in which you gain new cybernetic parts and choose weapons from a randomised assortment. We enjoyed the Xbox Series version, but would suggest investigating this Switch release before buying – it might be guilty of pushing the ageing console too hard. It’s a shame they couldn’t bring it to Switch 2 instead.
Devolver Digital meanwhile has released the surreal Skate Story to rave reviews, with the Metacritic score currently sitting at 80%. “Skate Story is a beautiful and unique skateboarding game with great, stylized visuals and interesting characters. The movement might make you queasy and the skateboarding element could have been developed further, but it does a lot with its premise and refuses to pander to convention, which is refreshing,” said GamesRadar.
Other releases with clout include the viral hit A Game About Digging A Hole – which has over 1,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam – No More Robot’s factory forging Little Rocket Lab for both Switches, the jungle themed Dead Cells alike Dunjungle, Switch 2 releases of Farming Simulator: Signature Edition and the isometric turn-based battler Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, plus the dark story driven top-down RPG Traveler’s Refrain.
A generous portion of retro re-releases are upon us. These include a new version of the 1983 platformer Montezuma’s Revenge, an EGGCONSOLE release of the MSX vertical shooter SUPER LAYDOCK MISSION STRIKER, an Arcade Archives re-release of Konami’s Roc ‘n Rope, a localised version of the relaxed PS1 mini game collection Milano’s Odd Job Collection – which we rather enjoyed – and a re-release of Renovation’s quirky pinball game Dino Land. “The stages are inspired by the Earth 200 million years ago,” reads the blurb.
Then there’s the “Quack-Man Roguelite” Dungeons and Ducklings – which PlayStation Country gave a thumbs up – the turn-based tactical battler Unto Deepest Depths from Flynn’s Arcade, minimalist first person platformer ASCENDANCE UNBOUND, BAOBABS MAUSOLEUM sequel Jacob Jazz’s Tamarindo’s Freaking Dinner, and the inexpensive visual novel BROK: Natal Tail, A New Christmas Special – the second spin-off from Brok: The Investigator, following last week’s Brawl Bar.
New Switch eShop releases
Terminator 2D: NO FATE – £24.99
Experience the events of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ brought to life through glorious pixel artwork and action-packed arcade gameplay! Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 through a variety of thrilling missions as they take on the T-1000 and try to put a stop to Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated. Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front lines as mankind’s only hope in the War Against the Machines. In this unique story blending iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
KIBORG is a hybrid of old-school beat’em ups, shooters, and rogue-likes. The fights are fast, brutal, and deadly. Sever limbs, squash heads, and tear cybernetic cores apart from living foes. There are dozens of enemy types with unique abilities and tactics, and they are mixed and matched to create hundreds of challenging encounters. If you’re here for blood and gore, you’ve come to the right place.
Skate Story – £17.99 – Switch 2
Skate through nine layers of The Underworld. Cruise through streets and surreal landscapes full of waxed ledges, unholy gaps, and tortured demons. Push your way through precarious paths and shred freeform skate spots. Discover and create your own challenges as you explore the world and master your board.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition – £52.99 – Switch 2
Winner of over 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim redefined open-world fantasy over a decade ago. Now, experience the full epic adventure like never before with the Anniversary Edition, newly enhanced for Nintendo Switch™ 2.
This ultimate version includes:
• The Complete Skyrim Experience: Includes the critically acclaimed base game and the three official expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.
• Enhanced Performance for Nintendo Switch™ 2: Updated visuals, improved load times, and optimized performance take full advantage of the Nintendo Switch™ 2’s advanced hardware.
• Hundreds of Unique Creations Club items: Anniversary Edition includes Creations Club content. Enjoy quests, weapons, armor, spells, dungeons, and more to enrich your adventure.
Little Rocket Lab – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – £15.99
You play as Morgan, an aspiring engineer headed home to complete your family’s dream project – a rocket ship! Finding home not quite how she left it, Morgan will need to research and build clever contraptions and sprawling factories to help the locals. From simple drills and furnaces to complex assemblers, cranes and miles of conveyor belts, you’ll convert local resources into useful materials and bring industry back to sleepy St. Ambroise.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International – £26.99
The original Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- included many of the SaGa series trademark elements, such as the Glimmer and Combo mechanics and was considered to be the epitome of the series when it first released. The free scenario system that lets you create your own storyline remains at the core of the game, letting you select one of eight protagonists with completely different origins and backstories, then set off on a unique journey. This remastered edition has evolved in all areas, featuring upgraded HD graphics and numerous enhancements to improve playability. And for the first time ever, the game will be fully playable in French, German, Italian and Spanish. This makes it highly recommended for both fans of the original and newcomers to the SaGa series.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – £42.99 – Switch 2
Slaughter the enemies of Mankind in a fully-fledged isometric turn-based tactical combat. Take advantage of cover, the environment, and careful positioning to overpower your enemies. When that is not enough – use your companion`s powerful abilities to turn the tide of battle and achieve victory even in the direst of situations. Our video game adaption of the classic Rogue Trader ruleset allows an enormous number of possibilities for you to explore.
Milano’s Odd Job Collection – £12.79
School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small problem – her uncle is away on vacation! Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation by taking up a variety of part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, Milano goes all in – delivering pizzas, nursing sick patients, milking flying cows, and more – to make this summer unforgettable. And maybe she can spruce up her uncle’s place and have some fun while she’s at it.
Farming Simulator: Signature Edition – £52.99
In a picturesque North American setting with wide open land and clear rivers, a Central European location with green fields between ponds, or a lush East Asian landscape filled with water-flooded rice paddies. Grow your farm, produce goods, and cultivate the agricultural empire of your dreams!
A Game About Digging A Hole – £4.29
Dig deep, sell what you find, update your equiptment to continue your journey further and further. With every spadeful you dig, you get closer to the truth. There’s no rush, no rules – just you and the adventure underground.
Costs as much as a coffee, but is fun for longer!
Dunjungle is an action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero, adventuring into a jungle under the menace of a corruptive power that is transforming its peaceful creatures and destroying everything on its way.
You’ll explore continuously changing dungeons, temples, crypts, and other mysterious places, where you’ll find all sort of weird enemies and an arsenal of weapons, spells, and relics, granting you a different experience every time you play.
Traveler’s Refrain is a dark song-casting, story-driven action RPG about one man’s quest to find his long-lost love and rekindle his passion. Armed with a magical bouzouki, Traveler will face horrific abominations, challenging puzzles, and unravel the mysteries of a dark forest forbidden to all, as an ancient conflict reaches a fever pitch. It is up to the player to defy the Mecha-Goddesses of Fate and find the machine that will reunite Traveler with his long-lost love.
BROK: Natal Tail, A New Christmas Special – £2.69
When students Graff and Ott are invited to celebrate “Natal Untail,” a twisted take on Atlasia’s ancient tradition, they’ll discover that even in a decaying world, the greatest treasures are the values of sharing and friendship.
This “Special” release adds interactivity through choices and consequences, designed exclusively for consoles.
This hierarchal action pinball game that you will explore on land, sea and sky, and attack the enemies.
Natural disaster and sudden weather change will bring you more excitement. Volcanic explosions, tectonic movements, seas filled by lava, sand storms and more…
Beautiful visual arts and impressive sounds and music is created by the famous composer, Ichiro Haneda.
Monsters may die, which is tragic, but you can always bring them back to the dungeon! So you are never eliminated from the game, however, treasure gone, is gone forever.
Each player chooses one of the monsters to play. All monsters have their own special abilities, a different amount of creatures and their unique starting deck of cards. The game supports local and online co-op!
In your turn, use your cards one at a time to perform actions. The order of the icons on a card is not mandatory, and you may split actions between multiple monsters you have in play. At the end of your turn, refill your hand back to five cards.
As the game progresses, you will be able to craft loot cards and improve your deck.
Discover a cryptic language of world-changing words
Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways. Expand your vocabulary through 15 distinct worlds, each one exploring a new mechanic and completely shaking up the way you solve puzzles
Step into a pastel paradise where creativity meets comfort. In Cozy Tiny Home, every item tells a story – from soft cushions and glowing lamps to shelves packed with memories. Whether you’re decorating a snug study, a sunny living room, or a peaceful bedroom, each space becomes your own cosy retreat filled with charm, colour, and serenity.
Relax and express yourself through endless decorating possibilities. Combine cute furniture, cheerful plants, and playful accessories to make your dream home come alive with warmth and personality. With cuddly cats, curious bunnies, and plenty of smiles, every moment feels like a cosy hug!
Vinecard is a deck-building strategic game with roguelike elements. Choose from a roster of quirky heroes with even quirkier skills, plan your route around the game board, grab the goodies and defeat the baddies. Navigate your hero around a game board of limited grids, one step at a time.
Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat, decides to run away and seek adventure. His journey takes an unexpected turn when the kennelman threatens the streets. Moka needs to learn how to survive, and appreciate what he left behind, before he’s going to lose his best friend and everything he had.
New challenging levels are here! Solve the puzzles and save the little puppies. This is still the best way to spend your time!
You still have to draw the lines so the angry bees can’t even touch the puppy. All new levels will challenge your brain and skills. Still find the best solution in each level. The bees won’t stop until they reach the goal. Keep them away as long as you can!
Detective Girl: The Case of Immortality – £8.99
After a great war more than a decade ago, Europe lies in ruins, struggling to rebuild. In the heart of Florence, Italy, an ancient secret of immortality is buried deep within the city’s veins. A shadowy web spun over centuries, now slowly unraveling.
Is the fabled salvation a blessing… or a curse?
Players are special beings who can connect with Mamons (monsters) summoned from another world. Raise and train your Mamons with kindness, and sometimes strictness!
After winning countless tournaments, when you defeat the strongest Mamon, you will become the world’s king: the Mamon King!
Jacob Jazz`s Tamarindo`s Freaking Dinner – £13.50
Mascot Horror in a 90´s escape room! deliver your pizza order to Tagomago´s Mansion, but be careful, dinner is not the pizza..it’s YOU! escape from this haunted house and his 7 cannibalish inhabitants in a time loop with more than 25 endings!
The sequel to BAOBABS MAUSOLEUM and the second game on Jacob Jazz´s TREELOGY!
FatalZone, an auto-shooter with roguelike and RPG elements, is now out in full! A dangerous zombie virus has brought humanity to the brink of extinction, but we’re not going down without a fight! Combat hordes of zombies and send mercenaries on deadly expeditions to collect resources for one of the last survivor strongholds. Do everything you can to save humanity!
EGGCONSOLE SUPER LAYDOCK MISSION STRIKER MSX – £5.39
The game is a vertical-scrolling shooter where you fight using your main shot and option weapons (a combined attack is possible during two-player co-op). While a shooter, it also features RPG elements like leveling up. Your ship’s level increases based on your enemy kill rate after each stage, and reaching a certain level adds new option weapons. Your ship uses a damage system rather than a lives system, allowing for seamless dogfighting.
Ink Inside is a hand drawn adventure with beat-em-up meets dodgeball combat! When water seeps into a child’s drawings, it warps their landscapes and turns once friendly doodles into mindless, soggy monsters. However – Play as Stick (Brian David Gilbert) an odd doodle in a kid’s notebook trying to discover who they are while fighting back against the “Sog” corrupting their world!
ASCENDANCE is a calming, relaxing and minimalist first person 3D Platformer.
Shape your way with mysterious abilities and rise with the enchanted wind platforms beyond the skies within a world which evolves and transforms around you.
A journey which leads through different ages of our world awaits you.
Face powerful bosses in intense, strategic encounters where every duel demands skill, precision, and careful planning to overcome your foes.
Sharpen your reflexes, master counterattacks against each boss’s unique abilities, and conquer brutal challenges where accuracy decides the line between defeat and victory.
Dungeons and Ducklings – £3.99
An evil Lich has tainted Mama Duck’s beloved pond and kidnapped her ducklings!
Arm up and beat him once and for all in this QuackMan roguelite – storm through dungeon mazes to rescue her family!
With classic arcade controls and a twist – an attack button that lets you smash walls and enemies – you’ll fight back against the Lich and his army in no time!
Battle through tactical turn-based combat where death is always just around the corner, made more challenging due to a simple rule: Every turn, units must move and attack. No waiting for enemies to come to you, and be mindful of your more destructive units – they may take down a few allies if you’re not careful.
Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition – £13.49
he 1983 classic multi-room platformer Montezuma’s Revenge returns in 2.5D glory, and now Pedro’s adventure is bigger than ever with 100 tricky rooms to explore! For its 40th anniversary, what was once an unfinished game is now resurrected to match the full vision of creator Robert Jaeger. This time you can choose between male and female explorers, Pedro or his sister Rosita, to delve deep into the dangerous ruins and hunt for treasures untold!
Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition is remade from the ground up with vibrant 3D visuals while preserving the 1983 original’s 2D gameplay style. Run, jump and climb your way through tricky chambers to collect valuable artifacts, avoid perilous traps and fiendish enemies, find keys to progress and survive a final showdown to escape with your riches… and your life!
Next week: Tombi! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam, TANGLEWOOD, Cast n Chill, BAROQUE Become a Meta-Being Revive, BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED, Lucha Align, Toy Cowboy Royale: RPG, Dragon’s Challenge, Baradroid, Oppidum, Ahhnalog 112, Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder, Big Trouble in Little Chimney, Nordic Ashes: The Complete Saga, Mech Arena Shooter Battle, Raptor Evolution, Fight For America, and Monsters in Cards.