Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for July 13th, 2020. We’ve got a big week of new games and updates ahead of us, but it all starts with a rather subdued Monday. I’m still working on my full review of CrossCode, but to hold you over we have a few Mini-Views to snack on. There’s a single new release to take a look at, though what exactly it is remains a bit unclear to me. Finally, the usual incoming and outgoing sales lists, which have a couple of interesting things to check out. Let’s ease into the week!
Mini-Views
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 ($14.99)

Much like how Blaster Master Zero 2 felt like another helping of the successful and enjoyable Blaster Master Zero, so too does Curse of the Moon 2 feel like another ladle full of tasty classic Castlevania-style action. It’s an all-new adventure with new levels and bosses, and most importantly a trio of new playable characters to go along with the cast of the previous title. For all of that, this still feels very much like the first game. You get lots of neat level designs that can be approached in different ways with each character, some wild boss battles, and a great 8-bit aesthetic. The critical question, then, is really whether or not you want more of what you got last time. At least for me, the answer to that is a resounding “yes". SwitchArcade Score: 4/5
Demon’s Rise – War for the Deep ($6.99)

In spite of a number of improvements in ...