Nintendo Downloads Update – May 29, 2025

Ugh, here we are again, waiting on that elusive Switch 2. Seriously, remember February 2017? That time chaos reigned with just six games launching across two continents. And now, well, they’re cranking out games like no tomorrow—North America’s seeing a 6x boom, Europe’s markets are exploding tenfold, and Japan? Forget it, they’re off the charts. Can’t even peek thanks to those annoying region blocks. Fun times.

So, what’s new before the big Switch 2 hits? We got the third installment of Fuga: Melodies of Steel. I guess CyberConnect2 decided to make it an epic story ride, complete with a "story" button to skip the dark bits. Kinda useful, right? And Playtonic, bless them, they’re dropping something cozy over in Cattle Country. Toss in a couple of Saturn remakes too—Steam-Hearts if you’re up for shooting and Advanced V.G. for a dose of retro fighting.

Oh, and last week, what slipped through the cracks? Wilmot’s Warehouse sequel, Wilmot Works It Out. Plus, some throwback solitaire poker game, Ryukyu. Got to love when the past jumps back to haunt us.

Across the Pond (North America):

Fuga 3 will set you back about $40 (okay, $53 if you’re Canadian). Then there’s Cattle Country rolling in on Tuesday for $25. Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage for the same price—spooky title, huh? Skip over to Staffer Case: Supernatural Mystery—weirdly interesting. And hey, if you’re into yo-yos, check out Pipistrello’s cursed quest.

Completely random side note, but Nice Day For Fishing and Submersed 2 are there too. Who even knows what’s up with Empreyum? Oh yeah, that blast from Saturn’s past, Advanced V.G.’s here as well. Too many to count.

Should you care? Maybe. If you’re into werewolves, dine out on Werewolf Hunter. There’s also Starlight Legacy which, oddly, sounds charming.

And if you’re thinking, "Where’s the wild adventure in all these lists?", heads up: Anime Dance-Off in Vegas is $10. Ramen! Road to Mastery looks fun for seven bucks.

Meanwhile, In Europe:

Seriously, almost a mirror of what’s hitting NA, but with euros and pounds. Fuga 3’s just a hair cheaper at €39.99. Cozy games and a bunch of Switch deals—sounds like the perfect weekend to crush it with a mix of nostalgia and discovery.

Japan’s Gonna Japan:

Here it’s kind of like a candy store for gamers. BYAKKO: Shijin Butai Enrenki leads the high rollers at ¥8580. And more familiar faces: you got Steam-Hearts and Pipistrello. Quirky titles like Escape From A Strange Crime Scene mix with the odd comforts of ramen mastery. No idea what’s driving their choices, but it’s uniquely Japanese.

So, whether you’re into epic quests or just dodging werewolves and playing solitaire, there’s a ton hitting the stands. But for real, stay tuned for more. With the Switch 2 on the horizon, who knows what twists the plot will take next month. Here’s hoping Nintendo keeps us on our toes—wait, maybe not. Gosh, now I’m just rambling.