Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 17th, 2020. In today’s article, we’re looking at the big list of new releases that hit the eShop today. I’m not going to lie: it’s a somewhat dire list but there are a few good games in there. We’ve also got the list of new and outgoing sales for you to consider. Oh, and while there’s no entry in the article itself, I’ll point out that Bravely Default II Final Demo is up on the shop, allowing you get another taste of the upcoming RPG ahead of its February release. Give it a go, it’s probably the best new thing on the eShop today. Let’s fly!
New Releases
Mercenaries Blaze: Dawn of the Twin Dragons ($19.99)
SwitchArcade Highlight!
By now, I think the Mercenaries series of tactical RPGs has built up a sufficient reputation that I probably don’t need to say too much about the latest one. This fifth installment in the series brings in 3D maps for the first time, making it look that much more like that certain Square Enix series that seems to get no love from the company anymore. And that’s exactly the appeal of this series, if I can be frank about it. It’s not doing anything particularly new or innovative, but if you miss those good ol’ isometric strategy RPGs that we used to be swimming in a couple of decades back, this game will scratch your itch very well. I’ll have a review of this one early next week if you need mor...