Reading: The 25 Best 3DS Games – Flickroom
Contents
- 1 The 25 Best Nintendo 3DS Games
- 2 25: Zero Time Dilemma
- 3 24: Fantasy Life
- 4 23: Kirby Planet Robobot
- 5 22: Shin Megami Tensei IV
- 6 21: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
- 7 20: BoxBoy!
- 8 19: SteamWorld Dig
- 9 18: Pushmo
- 10 17: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- 11 16: Bravely Default
- 12 15: Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
- 13 14: New Super Mario Bros. 2
- 14 13: Mario Golf World Tour
- 15 12: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
- 16 11: Fire Emblem Fates
- 17 10: Mario Kart 7
- 18 9: Shovel Knight
- 19 8: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
- 20 7: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
- 21 6: Pokemon X & Y
- 22 5: Pokemon Sun & Moon
- 23 4: Animal Crossing New Leaf
- 24 3: Super Mario 3D Land
- 25 2: Fire Emblem Awakening
- 26 1: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The 25 Best Nintendo 3DS Games
Click on the name of a game below to jump to its description and find out what makes these games the best 3DS games.
Click on the appoint of a game below to jump to its description and find out what makes these games the best 3DS games .
25: Zero Time Dilemma
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Release Date: June 28, 2016 ● Developer: Chime ● Check out our Zero Time Dilemma FlickroomThis final chapter brings the beloved Zero Escape trilogy to a gratifying end, with beautiful character moments, elaborate puzzles, and a mind-bending plot. This visual novel starts out as a simple puzzle games but soon turns into a complex story featuring mind-boggling concepts like alternate realities and telepathic communication. Despite minor technical issues, Zero Time Dilemma is the dark, enthralling conclusion the this series deserves. Zero Time Dilemma On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
24: Fantasy Life
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Release Date: October 24, 2014 ● Developers: Level-5, Brownie Brown, h.a.n.d. ● Check out our Fantasy Life FlickroomFrom our review: “Fantasy Life is a fun blend of life simulation and RPG that offers a cornucopia of activities to do and fun ways in which to do them. Though the pacing is sluggish and some of the quests a little too redundant, the kooky characters, silly humor, and incredibly addictive gameplay kept me fishing and forging well after the final credits rolled.” Fantasy Life On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
23: Kirby Planet Robobot
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Release Date: June 10, 2016 ● Developer: HAL Laboratory ● Check out our Kirby Planet Robobot FlickroomKirby: Planet Robobot may not be the most challenging platformer around, but its clever use of robotic destruction combined with gorgeous environmental puzzles and unique bosses make for an entertaining ride. Kirby Planet Robobot On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
22: Shin Megami Tensei IV
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Release Date: July 16, 2013 ● Developer: Atlus ● Check out our Shin Megami Tensei IV FlickroomShin Megami Tensei IV is an epic dungeon crawler by Atlus that features monster collecting, high-tech equipment and a group of teenage samurai forced to navigate a dark, brooding world. It’s a darker, more mature game that is definitely worth a try. Shin Megami Tensei IV On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
21: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
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Release Date: March 24, 2013 ● Developers: Next Level Games, Nintendo SPD ● Check out our Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon FlickroomLuigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is a fully-fledged sequel that reunites everyone’s favorite green-clad hero with Professor E. Gadd and the Poltergust. Dark Moon has the same hilarious tone as the first game and gives players a solid portable game. Luigi ‘s Mansion Dark Moon On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
20: BoxBoy!
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Release Date: April 2, 2015 ● Developer: HAL Laboratory ● Check out our BoxBoy! FlickroomBoxBoy builds a smart puzzle platformer out of a simple premise. Like any good puzzle game, it tosses lots of variety on top of an easy-to-learn idea, in this case revolving around a plain-looking living box that turns into more boxes. But what makes it a great game is how well the collection of puzzles comes together for over 100 stages and beyond.Back to the Top ⬆
19: SteamWorld Dig
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Release Date: August 8, 2013 ● Developer: Image & Form ● Check out our SteamWorld Dig FlickroomIn SteamWorld Dig you power up a robot hero by finding and collecting hidden items, opening up a sprawling game map as you progress. The genius twist is that you explore the environment by mining into the earth itself, building your own unique in-game map filled with tunnels, mine shafts, teleporters and more. SteamWorld Dig On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
18: Pushmo
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Release Date: December 8, 2011 ● Developer: Intelligent Systems ● Check out our Pushmo FlickroomDon’t be fooled by Pushmo’s cute and colorful visuals. Intelligent System’s eShop puzzler starts off friendly enough, but as you progress through the 250+ stages you’ll find a surprisingly deep collection of genuinely brain-breaking puzzles. By sharing user-created puzzles via QR codes, community members can help make it the puzzle game that almost never ends. Pushmo On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
17: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
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Release Date: February 13, 2015 ● Developer: Capcom ● Check out our Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate FlickroomJust when you think the fight is over in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the next challenger steps in and ups the level of competition. It’s a satisfying action RPG that adds enough new creatures, weapons, locations, and fighting moves to pull you in for hours at a time. Monster Hunter Ultimate 4 On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
16: Bravely Default
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Release Date: February 7, 2014 ● Developer: Silicon Studio ● Check out our Bravely Default FlickroomShowcasing exceptional new ideas along with refined concepts from Square’s golden age of RPGs, Bravely Default is a reminder that Japanese RPGs have unique flair and vision. If you’ve never experienced the Job System from Final Fantasy fame, get ready for one of the best character customization systems in the genre. bravely default On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
15: Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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Release Date: November 21, 2014 ● Developer: Game Freak ● Check out our Game Name FlickroomThough a few of its flaws are even more glaring in 3D, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of bringing the nearly 15-year-old Hoenn region to life. There are even a few added post-game surprises to encourage you to keep training well beyond the 25-hour main story. Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
14: New Super Mario Bros. 2
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Release Date: August 19, 2012 ● Developer: Nintendo EAD Group No. 4 ● Check out our New Super Mario Bros. 2 FlickroomNew Super Mario Bros. 2 is the first genuine shake-up for this nostalgic platforming series, with a Get-Rich-or-Die trying approach that’s surprisingly fresh but still delivers the same reliable fun. New Super Mario Bros. 2 On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
13: Mario Golf World Tour
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Release Date: May 2, 2014 ● Developer: Camelot Software Planning ● Check out our Mario Golf World Tour FlickroomThe beauty of Mario Golf is that anyone can pick it and learn how to play. World Tour builds up skill through simplicity and packs in excellent challenges and multiplayer modes to keep you playing on the links for hours. Mario Golf World Tour
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12: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
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Release Date: February 13, 2015 ● Developer: Grezzo, Nintendo EAD Tokyo ● Check out our The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D FlickroomThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D proves that interesting game design and strong world building never get old. 15 years later, it still delivers charming characters, tense moments, and a world rife with personality. The Legend of Zelda : Majora ‘s Mask 3D On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
11: Fire Emblem Fates
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Release Date: February 19, 2016, March 10, 2016 ● Developers: Intelligent Systems ● Check out our Fire Emblem Fates FlickroomAll three versions of Fire Emblem: Fates feature an excellent story, likable characters, and a fantastic balance of tactical challenge and accessibility that had us returning to the battlefield again and again. Birthright is an amazing introduction, Conquest is great for veterans, and Revelation is an excellent final act to the Fates storyline. Fire Emblem Fates On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
10: Mario Kart 7
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Release Date: December 4, 2011 ● Developers: Nintendo EAD, Retro Studios ● Check out our Mario Kart 7 FlickroomMario Kart 7 marks yet another great entry for Nintendo’s kart-racing franchise. It still offers enough innovation to keep this formula fresh, with memorable new tracks, well implemented gyro controls, the triumphant return of coins, and a handful of new modes. Mario Kart 7 On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
9: Shovel Knight
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Release Date: June 26, 2014 ● Developer: Yacht Club Games ● Check out our Shovel Knight FlickroomShovel Knight doesn’t only understand what retro gamers want; it also understands exactly what it is, copping plentiful inspiration from the past while forming it all into its own game. It lasts longer than your typical throwback, and all of that time is well-spent. Shovel Knight On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
8: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
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Release Date: ● Developer: Grezzo, Nintendo EAD Tokyo ● Check out our The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D FlickroomThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D molded the 1998 Nintendo 64 original to fit a more modern standard. Sporting an updated visual style and a handful of gameplay tweaks split across two screens, Nintendo and co-developer Grezzo added a fresh layer of dimension to a game many already considered a masterpiece. The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time 3D On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
7: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
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Release Date: ● Developers: Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd. ● Check out our Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS FlickroomNearly every aspect of Super Smash Bros for 3DS seems fine-tuned not only to appeal to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans, but also to be accessible to new players. Once they’re hooked, it draws them in deeper with a set of great modes and tempting rewards. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
6: Pokemon X & Y
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Release Date: October 12, 2013 ● Developer: Game Freak ● Check out our Pokemon X & Y FlickroomPeople will look back at Pokemon X & Y On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
5: Pokemon Sun & Moon
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Release Date: November 18, 2016 ● Developer: Game Freak ● Check out our Pokemon Sun & Moon FlickroomPokemon Sun and Moon honors the legacy of the Pokemon series and improves upon it in a number of ways. The engrossing and rich new region makes the main adventure enjoyable, and we fell in love with some of the Alolan forms of our favorite first generation Pokemon. The streamlined battle interface is also a major improvement that will make the few of things that stayed the same feel better than ever before. Pokemon Sun and Moon On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
4: Animal Crossing New Leaf
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Release Date: June 9, 2013 ● Developer: Nintendo EAD ● Check out our Animal Crossing New Leaf FlickroomAnimal Crossing: New Leaf turned half of Flickroom’s editors into incoherent weirdos obsessed with collecting fruit, fish and furniture. This is a game about collecting, arranging, and showing off to friends and frienemies alike. Animal Crossing New Leaf On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
3: Super Mario 3D Land
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Release Date: November 13, 2011 ● Developer: Nintendo EAD Tokyo ● Check out our Game Name FlickroomSuper Mario 3D Land isn’t just another solid platformer for a Nintendo handheld, it’s the first game on 3DS that successfully implements 3D as a meaningful part of gameplay. The result is a great game that best utilizes the platform it’s built on, and one that toys with lots of variety and playful ideas. Super Mario 3D Land On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
2: Fire Emblem Awakening
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Release Date: ● Developers: Intelligent Systems, Nintendo SPD ● Check out our Fire Emblem Awakening FlickroomFire Emblems came and went before, but Awakening is a special chapter in the series. On one hand, it offered a top-notch strategy RPG with fun characters, witty dialogue, and a deep battle system. On the other, it offered up dealing with difficult choices and the stress of permadeath. The end result is a stunning combination. Fire Emblem Awakening On AmazonBack to the Top ⬆
1: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
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Release Date: November 22, 2013 ● Developer: Nintendo EAD ● Check out our The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds FlickroomThe Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds takes us back in time to one of the most influential games from the Super Nintendo era. It’s a nostalgic trip, but one that finds new ways to captivate players with fresh ideas and inventions. The Legend of Zelda : A Link Between Worlds On Amazon
Back to the Top ⬆ This final examination chapter brings the beloved Zero Escape trilogy to a enjoyable end, with beautiful character moments, elaborate puzzles, and a mind-bending plat. This ocular novel starts out as a elementary puzzle games but soon turns into a building complex story featuring mind-boggling concepts like alternate realities and telepathic communication. Despite minor technical issues, Zero Time Dilemma is the dark, enthralling stopping point the this series deserves.From our review : “ Fantasy Life is a fun blend of life model and RPG that offers a horn of plenty of activities to do and fun ways in which to do them. Though the pace is inert and some of the quests a short excessively excess, the balmy characters, silly liquid body substance, and incredibly addictive gameplay kept me fishing and forging well after the final credits rolled. “ Kirby : Planet Robobot may not be the most challenge platformer around, but its apt use of automatic end combined with gorgeous environmental puzzles and singular bosses make for an harbor ride.Shin Megami Tensei IV is an epic keep crawler by Atlus that features monster collecting, high-tech equipment and a group of adolescent samurai forced to navigate a colored, brooding earth. It ‘s a dark, more ripe bet on that is decidedly deserving a try.Luigi ’ s sign of the zodiac : Dark Moon is a fully-fledged sequel that reunites everyone ’ mho favorite green-clad champion with Professor E. Gadd and the Poltergust. Dark Moon has the same hilarious tone as the beginning game and gives players a solid portable game.BoxBoy builds a ache puzzle platformer out of a simple precede. Like any good puzzle game, it tosses lots of variety show on top of an easy-to-learn idea, in this case revolving around a plain-looking living box that turns into more boxes. But what makes it a bang-up game is how well the solicitation of puzzles comes together for over 100 stages and beyond.In SteamWorld Dig you office up a automaton hero by finding and collecting concealed items, opening up a sprawling game map as you progress. The genius bend is that you explore the environment by mining into the ground itself, building your own unique in-game map filled with tunnels, mine diaphysis, teleporters and more.Don ’ metric ton be fooled by Pushmo ’ s cute and colorful visuals. Intelligent System ’ s eShop puzzle starts off friendly adequate, but as you progress through the 250+ stages you ’ ll find a surprisingly deeply collection of authentically brain-breaking puzzles. By sharing user-created puzzles via QR codes, residential district members can help make it the puzzle game that about never ends.Just when you think the crusade is over in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the future rival steps in and ups the floor of competition. It ’ s a meet action RPG that adds enough newly creatures, weapons, locations, and fighting moves to pull you in for hours at a time.Showcasing exceptional newly ideas along with refine concepts from Square ’ s golden senesce of RPGs, Bravely Default is a admonisher that japanese RPGs have unique dash and imagination. If you ’ ve never experienced the Job System from Final Fantasy fame, get ready for one of the best fictional character customization systems in the genre.Though a few of its flaws are flush more blazing in 3D, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of bringing the closely 15-year-old Hoenn area to life. There are tied a few total post-game surprises to encourage you to keep trail well beyond the 25-hour main story.New Super Mario Bros. 2 is the foremost genuine reorganization for this nostalgic platforming serial, with a Get-Rich-or-Die trying approach that ‘s amazingly fresh but still delivers the like reliable fun.The beauty of Mario Golf is that anyone can pick it and learn how to play. World Tour builds up skill through simplicity and packs in excellent challenges and multiplayer modes to keep you playing on the links for hours.The Legend of Zelda : Majora ’ s Mask 3D proves that interesting bet on design and potent world build never get old. 15 years late, it even delivers charming characters, tense moments, and a world prevailing with personality.All three versions of Fire Emblem : Fates feature an excellent story, sympathetic characters, and a fantastic proportion of tactical challenge and handiness that had us returning to the battlefield again and again. Birthright is an amazing introduction, Conquest is big for veterans, and Revelation is an excellent concluding act to the Fates storyline.Mario Kart 7 marks so far another capital introduction for Nintendo ’ s kart-racing franchise. It hush offers adequate invention to keep this formula bracing, with memorable new tracks, well implemented gyroscope controls, the triumphant retort of coins, and a handful of new modes.Shovel Knight does n’t only understand what retro gamers want ; it besides understands precisely what it is, copping bountiful divine guidance from the past while forming it all into its own plot. It lasts longer than your distinctive atavist, and all of that time is well-spent.The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time 3D molded the 1998 Nintendo 64 original to fit a more modern standard. Sporting an update ocular style and a handful of gameplay tweaks split across two screens, Nintendo and co-developer Grezzo added a fresh layer of proportion to a game many already considered a masterpiece.Nearly every aspect of Super Smash Bros for 3DS seems calibrate not lone to appeal to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans, but besides to be accessible to newfangled players. Once they ’ re hooked, it draws them in deep with a adjust of capital modes and tempting rewards.People will look back at Pokemon X & Y as the begin of a possible renaissance period for Nintendo ’ s popular franchise. It shook up the competitive meta game with the newly Fairy type and streamlined Pokemon ’ s core systems to make battle, reproduction, and training more accessible than ever.Pokemon Sun and Moon honors the bequest of the Pokemon series and improves upon it in a phone number of ways. The absorb and full-bodied new region makes the main venture enjoyable, and we fell in love with some of the Alolan forms of our favored first generation Pokemon. The streamlined battle interface is besides a major improvement that will make the few of things that stayed the same feel better than ever before.Animal Crossing : New Leaf turned half of Flickroom ‘s editors into incoherent weirdos obsessed with collecting fruit, fish and furniture. This is a game about collecting, arranging, and showing off to friends and frienemies alike.Super Mario 3D Land international relations and security network ’ metric ton precisely another firm platformer for a Nintendo hand-held, it ‘s the first game on 3DS that successfully implements 3D as a meaningful contribution of gameplay. The solution is a great game that best utilizes the platform it ’ mho built on, and one that toys with lots of assortment and playful ideas.Fire Emblems came and went before, but Awakening is a extra chapter in the series. On one hand, it offered a ace scheme RPG with playfulness characters, witty dialogue, and a deeply battle system. On the other, it offered up dealing with unmanageable choices and the stress of permadeath. The end resultant role is a stunning combination.The Legend of Zelda : A Link Between Worlds takes us back in time to one of the most influential games from the Super Nintendo earned run average. It ’ s a nostalgic trip, but one that finds new ways to captivate players with fresh ideas and inventions .