Nintendo has been always known for delivering the best games on its 3DS handheld console. No matter what kinds of games you like to play, you will be satisfied with the amazing selection on the system. Here are the TechWalls’ top 10 Nintendo 3DS exclusives.
10. The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda is an action-adventure game series developed by Nintendo and it is among the highest-rated games of all time. Since the release in 1986, the series now have 18 games on Nintendo’s consoles. All of them feature a mixture of puzzles, action, and adventure. Some of the best Zelda games on the Nintendo 3DS include Ocarina of Time 3D, A Link Between Worlds and Majora’s Mask 3D.
9. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
The Donkey Kong Country Returns was originally published for the Wii console, and the 3DS version was only published 3 years later. The side-scrolling platformer game is among the best in the genre, alongside with Mario games. It has received critical acclaim and shows up in every list of the best games on the Nintendo 3DS. You will control Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to run, jump, climb, defeat enemies, collect bananas, and the puzzle pieces. This is an excellent game that Nintendo fans will regret not owning.
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is another game developed by Nintendo. The life simulation game received positive reviews from critics upon release and the sales number passed 2 million units in less than 2 months in Japan. In the game, you will be a new mayor in a town populated with animal townfolks. You will explore the town and do various activities such as fishing, bug catching, watering plants, or digging up fossils. If you like a cute game with lots of collectibles and characters, it’s definitely worth picking up.
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a side-scrolling platformer game in the Super Mario series developed by Nintendo. It has a familiar style of gameplay from previous titles as Mario or Luigi collect coins on the way to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. This isn’t exactly a game for challenge seekers like the original Mario but it still manages to bring you about 10 hours of fun, especially when you play it in the co-op mode with your friend.
6. Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby: Planet Robobot is the 14th entry in the Kirby franchise and it doesn’t disappoint anyone. This is an action platformer game with a similar gameplay as previous titles. Kirby can still inhale enemies in order to absorb their powers, what is new is the mech suits (Robobot Armor) that Kirby can pilot. In a nutshell, this is a very entertaining game with its clever use of robotic destruction, gorgeous environmental puzzles and unique bosses.
5. Super Mario 3D Land
Super Mario 3D Land is another platform game developed by Nintendo but it’s superior as compared to the New Super Mario Bros. 2. It’s not only a fun, inventive Mario game, it’s also the reason for turning the system’s stereoscopic 3D slider all the way up. 3D visuals are beautiful and help us judge the depths easier.
Overall, Super Mario 3D Land is a must-have game in your 3DS collection. It proves that no matter what the gaming industry evolves, Mario is always a great constant that continues to be fun for all ages.
4. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon is the sequel to the 2001 game Luigi’s Mansion for the GameCube. Like some other Nintendo’s titles, Dark Moon is an inventive adventure game with entertaining gameplay. I really appreciate the amazing 3D experience in this game. It will give you hours of entertainment even if this is your first time jumping into the series.
3. Mario Kart 7
Mario Kart 7 is the racing game developed by Nintendo and Retro Studios for the 3DS system. Few gaming franchises remain consistently fun to play than the Mario Kart franchise, this became the best-selling racing game on a portable console. The best part of this game is the online mode, which allows players to participate in races with up to 7 other players around the world. I definitely love this thrilling racer and it shows that some game franchises never get old, they just get better with age.
2. Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was released in late 2014 but it has already become one of most best-selling titles on the system. It is praised for the diverse character roster and gameplay improvements.
It packs decades of Nintendo’s greatest heroes and villains into a single portable game. Whether you’re an existing Nintendo fan or a new one, and you want to play the best fighting game around on a handheld, Smash Bros gets a strong recommendation.
1. Pokémon
Pokémon is undoubtedly the most successful franchise published by Nintendo. Most games in the RPG series are developed by Game Freak exclusively for Nintendo’s handhelds. Some of the best versions for the Nintendo 3DS are Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and the new Pokémon Sun and Moon. The Pokémon Sun and Moon games released in 2016 are part of the 7th generation and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise.
All of these games come with improved 3D visuals and a similar gameplay. Basically, you catch monsters, train them up and fight other Pokémon trainers. Pokemon games always dominate the best-selling games in the US and they totally deserve the 1st place in our list.
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