Lately, my dealings with the eShop have been about as warm as a frosty from Wendy’s, thanks to the dwindling supply of gold coins and my current journey through Xenoblade X progressing at a speed comparable to a snail’s pace.
Last week, we overlooked a hidden gem: Senkyu, a delightful Match 3 puzzle game, which made its way into the Archives. Just a quick heads-up: this is your last chance to earn My Nintendo Gold coins from purchases, which expires tonight. Grab those codes from Humble Store or Best Buy at full value even if there’s a sale. However, this week’s choices for spending those coins are sparse. We’ve got a charming Doraemon-themed Picross game leading the charge, a new Gal Guardians entry courtesy of PQube, and a Nightdive-published remake of the classic 1995 PC adventure game I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream. My only run-in with this game was a frustrating demo from an ancient PC Gamer disc my dad had that never worked properly.
As we wrap up this fiscal quarter, it’s clear that the release floodgates have opened. In the time since Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive launched, I’ve only managed to sneak in about 90 minutes of play. At this rate, I might just complete my review post heat death of the universe. A big thanks to all the distractions.
Here’s a rundown of releases for North America this week:
Highlight titles include Destind: Mr. Almost Right and Kumaichi&Nyantou Birth * Destruction God DX, both priced at $34.99 and $34.90 respectively. Not to be missed are Care Bears: Unlock the Magic and Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark, coming in at $29.99 and $24.99. Bubble Ghost Remake and Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition offer a touch of nostalgia for $19.99 each, while the whimsically titled Twilight Monk is also available for $19.99.
If you’re in the market for a bargain, smaller titles like Wheel of Words: Crossword for $3.99 or Korean Drone Flying Tour Muui-do at $2.99 might pique your interest. Let’s not overlook Cryken Part 1, an intriguing offering priced at just $1.00.
In sales news, there’s a notable discount on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, slashing prices by 75% until March 31. Check out PSPrices and DekuDeals for more.
For our European audience, a similar slew of titles can be found. Noteworthy entries include Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark at €24.99, and Destind: Mr. Almost Right debuting at €33.99. Bubble Ghost Remake and GladMort are making mid-week appearances for €19.99 and €14.99 respectively.
Our Japanese gaming friends have options too, with Winning Post 10 2025 leading at ¥9680 and Instant Love following closely at ¥7920. For fans of the anime-inspired, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark is available for ¥4400, while the quirky Urban Car Driver Simulator and The Eightfold Path offer mid-range pricing at ¥1499 and ¥2250 respectively.
The variety continues with budget-friendly choices like Ludo Party for ¥460 and Brain Training: National Flag Quiz at ¥420. Even more pocket-friendly is Korean Drone Flying Tour Muui-do, a chance to explore for just ¥299.
So, whether you’re saving up those last gold coins or diving into new adventures, there’s plenty to choose from this week across all shores.