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<\/article>\nPok\u00e9mon Ultra Sun\/Ultra Moon<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: November 17, 2017<\/h3>\n
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon took an already great Pok\u00e9mon experience in Sun and Moon and made it even better. Everything that worked about its predecessor remains such as the improved controls\/animations, unique Trials system, and Pok\u00e9mon mounts. However, this version boasts additions such as an expanded story (using content cut from the original release), Mantine surfing and, best of all, a larger roster of Pok\u00e9mon to catch. The Aloha region is a delight to explore and stands as one of the coolest settings in the series. If you missed out on Sun and Moon, this is the perfect jumping on point and the best Pok\u00e9mon RPG on the 3DS.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-2.jpg\")
<\/article>\nMetroid: Samus Returns<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: September 15, 2017<\/h3>\n
Sure, Samus Returns had some of its thunder stolen by the fan-made AM2R (Another Metroid II Remake) that arrived before it, but that doesn\u2019t mean Nintendo didn\u2019t craft a fantastic remake in its own right. Samus Returns transforms the series\u2019 hardest entry to revisit, Metroid II, into an entertaining modern platformer that successfully scratches that 2D Metroid itch. More than a presentation upgrade, Samus Returns adds great additions like a melee counter attack and special Aeion powers that bestow helpful abilities like scanning walls for hidden paths and an invulnerability shield. Samus Returns often feels overlooked by fans which is baffling given how its the quality, contemporary Metroid experience we always clamor for.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-3.jpg\")
<\/article>\nPicross 3D Round 2<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: September 1, 2016<\/h3>\n
Picross 3D Round 2 is a fun and engrossing puzzle game that improves upon its equally exceptional predecessor. The three-dimensional picross gameplay remains intact but adds exciting new layers of challenge by introducing color matching and dual numbers. Hours can easily be lost\u00a0chipping away at blocks to reveal the hidden objects within and with hundreds of puzzles available, it\u2019s the perfect long-term distraction. Picross 3D Round 2 is the 3DS\u2019 premier puzzle experience and we desperately hope to see it, or a sequel, come to Switch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-4.jpg\")
<\/article>\nMonster Hunter 4: Ultimate<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: February 13, 2015<\/h3>\n
Whereas previous Monster Hunter titles were enjoyable but notoriously obtuse, Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate took the first major steps to better ease newcomers into the experience. Those who stuck with it past the tutorial hours were rewarded with the epic monster-slaying action the series is known for while also allowing players to team up online for the first time in a handheld entry. It\u2019s easy to sink dozens of hours learning the intricacies of monster behaviors and combat, the latter of which was made better by the introduction of the\u00a0Insect Glaive and Charge Blade. That might sound laborious (and it can be at times) but that\u2019s ultimately part of the series\u2019 hardcore appeal. Those with the option should play on the New 3DS as the extra c-stick makes a big difference, but Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate is a great time no matter how you play and made a significant crack in the glass ceiling of western popularity for the franchise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-5.jpg\")
<\/article>\nPersona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: November 25, 2014<\/h3>\n
Persona Q is a spinoff game that continues on the narrative of Persona 3 and 4 in a way that feels exciting and new. It’s a title that offers an incredible story with a dungeon crawling aspect that keeps the progression feeling satisfying and fresh. Persona Q offers a challenging gameplay experience with familiar turn-based RPG mechanics and new characters to fall in love with. It’s especially great if you enjoyed the similarly designed Etrian Odyssey in how the narrative progresses and game design. There is one caveat, however. Persona Q can be played as a standalone experience,\u00a0but this spinoff is at its most enjoyable if you’ve played the previous Persona\u00a0games, namely 3 and 4. No matter when and how you jump into it, Persona Q\u00a0is one of the 3DS’\u00a0must-have RPGs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-6.jpg\")
<\/article>\nSuper Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: October 3, 2014<\/h3>\n
The fourth Super Smash Bros. game debuted first on 3DS and proved that the crossover fighter could be just as much of a riot\u00a0on the small screen. The series’ controls translated surprisingly well given the lack of a second stick (though if you were golden if you had a New 3DS) and it allowed Smash fans to take the battle anywhere. One admirable trait is that the game has its own roster of exclusive stages, such as Nintendogs, that differentiates it from its\u00a0Wii U counterpart and gives you a reason to want to dive into it specifically. Super Smash Bros.’ move to a handheld may have seemed like an odd choice at the time, but we can’t argue with the results.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-7.jpg\")
<\/article>\nThe Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: November 22, 2013<\/h3>\n
Billed as a spiritual follow-up to A Link To The Past, Link\u2019s 3DS outing proves to be a worthy successor that proudly stands on its own. The game borrows a lot of the SNES classic\u2019s hallmarks but injects a host of wonderful new ideas. For one, dungeons can be completed in any order for a welcomed element of player freedom. That philosophy extends to equipment, which can be rented and used long before you acquire them permanently. A Link Between Worlds\u2019 most magical feature, though, is Link\u2019s ability to transform into a wall painting. By flattening himself against surfaces, players explore the excellently designed dungeons from a unique perspective that\u2019s used ingeniously in puzzle design. For our money, A Link Between Worlds is the 3DS\u2019 magnum opus and a must-play for system owners as well as Zelda fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-8.jpg\")
<\/article>\nAnimal Crossing: New Leaf<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: June 9, 2013<\/h3>\n
Animal Crossing: New Leaf quickly became the definitive handheld version of the series when it released in 2013. By putting the player in the role of town mayor, the game introduced a variety of new features to explore, including the ability to build bridges, fountains, and even small restaurants. New Leaf also introduced us to Isabelle, a fan-favorite character who quickly charmed the Nintendo community with her fun-loving spirit. Looking back, Animal Crossing: New Leaf paved the way for the series\u2019 incredible reception on the Nintendo Switch years later, as many of the features and characters it first introduced made their way into New Horizons. Oh, and let\u2019s not forget the fact that New Leaf has the best soundtrack in the series!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-9.jpg\")
<\/article>\nFire Emblem Awakening<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: February 4, 2013<\/h3>\n
Awakening cracked the code for achieving widespread popularity for the series in the west and for good reason. The series\u2019 turn-based strategy reaches a crescendo with improved battle design that gives players increased options for tackling wave after wave of opponents. For example, nurturing relationships between units yields useful benefits, as does combining allies into a single super soldier. You need all the help you can get against the sharp enemy A.I (especially if you play with permadeath) as victories often feel won by the skin of your teeth but are immensely satisfying as well. Awakening\u2019s story, while not perfect, has cool moments as well and gives another strong reason to march forward. Fed up with the glut of Fire Emblem content in the years since? You can blame Awakening for being so damn good.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-top-10-games-on-3ds-10.jpg\")
<\/article>\nSuper Mario 3D Land<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nRelease: November 13, 2011<\/h3>\n
3D Land established the awesome template that 3D World would expand upon by shifting the classic Mario gameplay under an isometric camera and blending elements of the 3D and classic series. The intriguing hybrid of styles paid off; 3D Land is a platforming delight with tight controls, wonderful level design, and the return of the fan-favorite Super Leaf\/Tanooki Suit for the first time since Super Mario Bros. 3. Mario\u2019s 3DS debut was also the first big game to make meaningful use of the handheld\u2019s 3D technology with fun perspective puzzles. It may not be a landmark entry like 64 or Galaxy, but Super Mario 3D Land is concentrated platforming bliss that\u2019s impossible not to smile at.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\nWhat are some of your favorite 3DS games? Any fun memories of Street Passing? Share your thoughts and memories about the system down in the comments!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Sure, Samus Returns had some of its thunder stolen by the fan-made AM2R (Another Metroid II Remake) that arrived before it, but that doesn\u2019t mean Nintendo didn\u2019t craft a fantastic remake in its own right. Samus Returns transforms the series\u2019 hardest entry to revisit, Metroid II, into an entertaining modern platformer that successfully scratches that 2D Metroid itch. More than a presentation upgrade, Samus Returns adds great additions like a melee counter attack and special Aeion powers that bestow helpful abilities like scanning walls for hidden paths and an invulnerability shield. Samus Returns often feels overlooked by fans which is baffling given how its the quality, contemporary Metroid experience we always clamor for.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Picross 3D Round 2 is a fun and engrossing puzzle game that improves upon its equally exceptional predecessor. The three-dimensional picross gameplay remains intact but adds exciting new layers of challenge by introducing color matching and dual numbers. Hours can easily be lost\u00a0chipping away at blocks to reveal the hidden objects within and with hundreds of puzzles available, it\u2019s the perfect long-term distraction. Picross 3D Round 2 is the 3DS\u2019 premier puzzle experience and we desperately hope to see it, or a sequel, come to Switch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Whereas previous Monster Hunter titles were enjoyable but notoriously obtuse, Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate took the first major steps to better ease newcomers into the experience. Those who stuck with it past the tutorial hours were rewarded with the epic monster-slaying action the series is known for while also allowing players to team up online for the first time in a handheld entry. It\u2019s easy to sink dozens of hours learning the intricacies of monster behaviors and combat, the latter of which was made better by the introduction of the\u00a0Insect Glaive and Charge Blade. That might sound laborious (and it can be at times) but that\u2019s ultimately part of the series\u2019 hardcore appeal. Those with the option should play on the New 3DS as the extra c-stick makes a big difference, but Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate is a great time no matter how you play and made a significant crack in the glass ceiling of western popularity for the franchise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Persona Q is a spinoff game that continues on the narrative of Persona 3 and 4 in a way that feels exciting and new. It’s a title that offers an incredible story with a dungeon crawling aspect that keeps the progression feeling satisfying and fresh. Persona Q offers a challenging gameplay experience with familiar turn-based RPG mechanics and new characters to fall in love with. It’s especially great if you enjoyed the similarly designed Etrian Odyssey in how the narrative progresses and game design. There is one caveat, however. Persona Q can be played as a standalone experience,\u00a0but this spinoff is at its most enjoyable if you’ve played the previous Persona\u00a0games, namely 3 and 4. No matter when and how you jump into it, Persona Q\u00a0is one of the 3DS’\u00a0must-have RPGs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The fourth Super Smash Bros. game debuted first on 3DS and proved that the crossover fighter could be just as much of a riot\u00a0on the small screen. The series’ controls translated surprisingly well given the lack of a second stick (though if you were golden if you had a New 3DS) and it allowed Smash fans to take the battle anywhere. One admirable trait is that the game has its own roster of exclusive stages, such as Nintendogs, that differentiates it from its\u00a0Wii U counterpart and gives you a reason to want to dive into it specifically. Super Smash Bros.’ move to a handheld may have seemed like an odd choice at the time, but we can’t argue with the results.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Billed as a spiritual follow-up to A Link To The Past, Link\u2019s 3DS outing proves to be a worthy successor that proudly stands on its own. The game borrows a lot of the SNES classic\u2019s hallmarks but injects a host of wonderful new ideas. For one, dungeons can be completed in any order for a welcomed element of player freedom. That philosophy extends to equipment, which can be rented and used long before you acquire them permanently. A Link Between Worlds\u2019 most magical feature, though, is Link\u2019s ability to transform into a wall painting. By flattening himself against surfaces, players explore the excellently designed dungeons from a unique perspective that\u2019s used ingeniously in puzzle design. For our money, A Link Between Worlds is the 3DS\u2019 magnum opus and a must-play for system owners as well as Zelda fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Animal Crossing: New Leaf quickly became the definitive handheld version of the series when it released in 2013. By putting the player in the role of town mayor, the game introduced a variety of new features to explore, including the ability to build bridges, fountains, and even small restaurants. New Leaf also introduced us to Isabelle, a fan-favorite character who quickly charmed the Nintendo community with her fun-loving spirit. Looking back, Animal Crossing: New Leaf paved the way for the series\u2019 incredible reception on the Nintendo Switch years later, as many of the features and characters it first introduced made their way into New Horizons. Oh, and let\u2019s not forget the fact that New Leaf has the best soundtrack in the series!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Awakening cracked the code for achieving widespread popularity for the series in the west and for good reason. The series\u2019 turn-based strategy reaches a crescendo with improved battle design that gives players increased options for tackling wave after wave of opponents. For example, nurturing relationships between units yields useful benefits, as does combining allies into a single super soldier. You need all the help you can get against the sharp enemy A.I (especially if you play with permadeath) as victories often feel won by the skin of your teeth but are immensely satisfying as well. Awakening\u2019s story, while not perfect, has cool moments as well and gives another strong reason to march forward. Fed up with the glut of Fire Emblem content in the years since? You can blame Awakening for being so damn good.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 3D Land established the awesome template that 3D World would expand upon by shifting the classic Mario gameplay under an isometric camera and blending elements of the 3D and classic series. The intriguing hybrid of styles paid off; 3D Land is a platforming delight with tight controls, wonderful level design, and the return of the fan-favorite Super Leaf\/Tanooki Suit for the first time since Super Mario Bros. 3. Mario\u2019s 3DS debut was also the first big game to make meaningful use of the handheld\u2019s 3D technology with fun perspective puzzles. It may not be a landmark entry like 64 or Galaxy, but Super Mario 3D Land is concentrated platforming bliss that\u2019s impossible not to smile at.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click here for our review<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n What are some of your favorite 3DS games? Any fun memories of Street Passing? Share your thoughts and memories about the system down in the comments!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/article>\nMetroid: Samus Returns<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: September 15, 2017<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nPicross 3D Round 2<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: September 1, 2016<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nMonster Hunter 4: Ultimate<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: February 13, 2015<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nPersona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: November 25, 2014<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nSuper Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: October 3, 2014<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nThe Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: November 22, 2013<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nAnimal Crossing: New Leaf<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: June 9, 2013<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nFire Emblem Awakening<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: February 4, 2013<\/h3>\n
<\/article>\nSuper Mario 3D Land<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Release: November 13, 2011<\/h3>\n