Top 10 Nintendo 3DS Games of All Time
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- Nintendo released the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 and in that time many fantastic games have come to the platform such as Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Kid Icarus Uprising, and more. As tricky as it might've been, IGN Staff has decided on The Best Nintendo 3DS Games of All Time. If you don't see a game you love mentioned, give it a shoutout in the comments below!
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I will never forget the 3ds era. Such an unique device. I still play with my old 2ds. The switch is amazing but the 3ds will always have an special place in my heart ❤️
Just wish they find a way to port the 3ds games to switch especially the pokemon games
@@FonyTerguson713 true it would be awesome to play them with a higher frame rate and resolution
“An” lmao
honestly i grew up with the 3ds and i still play it ill never forget that christmas morning when i unwrapped an og 3ds the year it came out. Thats a memory i love so much and i remember playing mario kart 7 all the time with my siblings
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0:32 Mario Kart 7
1:18 Bravely Default
1:46 The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D
2:36 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
3:23 Pokémon: Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
4:14 Metroid: Samus Returns
4:48 Animal Crossing: New Leaf
5:41 Super Mario 3D Land
6:25 Fire Emblem: Awakening
7:02 The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
There are much better games than Bravely Default. Bravely Default's third act was just awful and sours an otherwise okay experience. Persona Q should've been a replacement if it was an RPG they were looking for.
@@Manganization but we have SMT IV too
@@ManganizationNot saying you're wrong or anything
But I prefer Miitopia, seeing as how it is an RPG but it has goofy mechanics that makes it different from others
@@FlopFlopHyeon I 've heard great things about Miitopia too. There were just way too many options to pick than Bravely Default
where is majoras mask 3d on this list bro
Still playing mine. Recently experienced Link Between Worlds. OMG that freakin game is ridiculously awesome on so many levels!
It was my very 1st legends of Zelda video game I've ever played.
I've just bought a 3ds and loving it. The prices are ridic though considering it's age. Some are going for more on eBay than they cost new. Pokemon games are pricey too.
@@stanstools728 is it modded? Cause you can inject gb, gba, gbc, sega genesis emulation like real 3ds virtual console
@@starxhilmie no it's not modded. But that would be cool.
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All etrian odyssey games were outstanding and I miss that series so much. I hope the developers are still active in some form in the future.
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ATLUS are still around, but Etrian Odyssey wouldn't be the same on the Switch or any other platform due to how the dual screen functionality was KEY to its success.
And the soundtracks of Yuzo Koshiro are amazing!
That would be great to have an Etrian Odyssey on switch.
Every now and then I use my Streetpass feature on my 3DS (carry it around and try and run into other people to get their Miis in my plaza, get Streetpass coins and so on), and surprisingly I still get those encounters despite the 3DS being largely discontinued. Just goes to show how people still appreciate games of the past.
Still won’t ever forget all the memories I made, and games I played because of the 3DS. It just feels line yesterday that I bought the 25th anniversary Zelda 3DS, and played a ton of Fire Emblem Awakening, Pokémon Y, Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds, Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon and so many other amazing titles.
X is better than Y IMO
It's the same game with different legendaries and very minor differences
@@river6078 the horizontal version has better exclusive pokemon like Houndoom, the vertical version doesn't have that, It has weaker exclusive pokemon. And on the horizontal version, Mewtwo and Charizard can mega evolve into versions that actually change its type. The vertical version doesn't do that.
The fact he doesn't include Pokemon games is hilarious. Meanwhile all my friends growing up bought gameboy, DS, Switch, etc. for the Pokemon games and so did almost everyone else. It doesn't make sense for a list like this not to include the backbone of the entire console and reason it was able to sell in the first place.
Dang no Kid Icarus Uprising:(( def one of my fav 3ds experiences. The online was so fun and worked surprisingly well. Such charming dialogue, interesting levels and bosses and a really cool weapon fusing system. I'm sure if the controls were more intuitive it would've EASILY made top ten. I doubt we'll see a sequel but that's highest on my improbable wishlist.
Pretty sure my hand is still permanently cramped from my 1 playthrough of that game. It was fun and all but if the game has to ship with a stand in order to play it even somewhat comfortably you know there's a problem.
Thank you, that game is amazing.
Bro for real dude I swear dude I was like if they don’t put it anywhere on this list I’m gonna be very sad dude I’m crying kid Icarus was so fucking good 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I saw it in the thumbnail that’s why I clicked
Same.
Resident Evil Revelations was incredible, Castlevania Mirror of Fates was a bit short but a great looking 3D game. Both Luigi's Mansions were awesome. Glad they brought the original back in 3D.
I only played the RE Revelations demo, never the real Revelations game, but it was great. It always made me scared, but me and my cousin used to see who could beat it first
Pretty sure Luigi's Mansion's remake doesn't have 3d.
Just put the game in my 3ds and it's 3d. The box also says playable in 2d and 3d.
@@robl6933 oh I'm dumb then. I was probably thinking of something else, sorry.
Not a biggie, considering the game was released 4 years ago. I still haven't played through at least half my 3ds games, so much stuff coming out on switch I've neglected my 3ds.
I will never forget the kid icarus multiplayer competitions during video games expo, this game came out of nowhere and had such a great community
This is the kind of videos I want to see on IGN Games on a regular basis! Keep doing these. Seriously.
Some of the other best games on 3DS:
Kid Icarus Uprising
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Kirby Triple Deluxe AND Planet Robobot
Super Smash Bros
Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
StarFox 64 3D
And I actually think the original Sun/Moon had a better ending, especially for certain characters; but yeah, Ultra is a more complete package.
I agree about Sun and Moon. Some aspects of ending might have been done better in the first ones, but everything else was totally improved in the reeditions.
@@rafaelc.c. the plot in general was better in Sun and moon.
But you know what? It’s Pokémon. Who cares about the plot.
You forgot ORAS
@@urm8matt156 Did I? Well, it's hard to go wrong with ANY mainline PKMN.
My last pokemon was Emerald (no DS) so I have no idea what's with the Ultra Moon
Love seeing Samus Returns and FE Awakening here, theyre amazing games
Kid Icarus Uprising, is not only one of the most underrated 3DS game but one of the most underrated Nintendo game of all time! Well done Sakurai!!!
I’ve owned this game for years and never played it even have the stand to 🙈
still hoping for a switch port of that game, would love to play it
OK, what the hell, “shout-out” for Kid Icarus: Uprising?! You literally USED it as part of the thumbnail (bottom screen) and the INTRO as it DESERVES to be top 10 on this list!
Any 3DS list that doesn’t include Kid Icarus: Uprising seems incomplete. I know the controls were divisive but can you think of a time Nintendo went this hard on reviving an old IP? It had a lengthy campaign, tons of dialogue, memorable characters, a plethora of unlockables, an innovative crafting/difficulty system, peak graphics for this console and a robust multiplayer. Nintendo should be encouraged to make wild swings like this.
I really want to agree with you, but I literally couldn’t play that game. The controls in the 3D open sections were so bad that it tipped the game over the edge into being unplayable. Deeply disappointed that they screwed up so badly in this one area, because it seemed great otherwise. Hopefully it gets remade one day to fix the atrocious controls.
@@worldsboss Different strokes. Some people can’t get beyond untraditional control schemes. I actually like (and sometimes prefer) gyro and gestural controls so I have a more open mind than some. The controls clicked with me after just a little while and I really got into the game. I do wish they would remaster it on switch though. More people should be allowed to appreciate the game with more traditional controls. I think this game deserves to reach a far bigger audience.
@@worldsboss ...i understand, however my experience is the complete opposite...i put over 1000 hours into the game...best online ive ever had probably...unlocked everything...i consider kid one of the greatest games of all time!...if a superior alien race came to visit and asked to play one game...it would be kid uprising...the most cutting edge game earth has ever made haha.
The 3v3 online multiplayer was sooo fun. I wish they would re-release it on the switch soooo bad
You can personalize the controls
I’ve had countless memories with the Nintendo 3DS and its vast library! So many quality games!
I just came back to my 3DS after about a decade. The first thing that surprised me was that it booted up and still nearly had a full charge. That was incredible.
I've been playing a few games over the last week, and what a little monster it is! I know the Kirby Triple Deluxe game wasn't well received by some, but it's blowing me away. The 3D effects are amazing.
What a great little console, and I'm so glad I've rediscovered it and all my old games after all this time.
The last few years has been spent playing around with emulation on Anbernic consoles, but returning to the 3DS has been one of the best things I've ever done.
I remember getting it at launch and it had a rough year or so. So glad it didn’t flop and went on to have great games and sell well.
The truth of the matter is that the 3DS is amazing. So many phenomenal games! I’m playing mine exclusively atm to catch up on everything that I missed 🙂
same i had a 3ds xl years ago and only played demos i got it again just yesterday and playing everything i never got to it’s extremely nostalgic
Same. It's never too late to enjoy these masterpieces.
@@1saacbcourt452 So true. Were it not for my choice to go back to it, I’d have missed Persona Q, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Samus Returns, and so many more gems 😁
Currently playing Project x Zone 2 and Ace Attorney
@@ChrisTian-sd5yq Nice! I’m currently in the middle of the AA Duel Destinies DLC case (beat the main game already) and Metroid Prime Federation Force. MPFF is way better than I expected it to be, so I’m having a great time 😁
Just completed my 3rd play through of Fire Emblem Awakening last week. Such an amazing game. More people need to play it.
Resident Evil: Revelations was fantastic in 3D.
What an outstanding console and congratulations for an excellent video guys.
My personal favorite is Donkey Kong Country Returns, but damn, the 3DS is full of wonders! I also really enjoy the Inazuma Eleven games, among the ones released only for the 3DS, Go 2 was handso down the most fabulous one.
It feels like yesterday when I bought this system alongside MK7 and OOT3D. So many great games to remember, especially the Triple A related ones such as Mario and Luigi: Dream Team, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and Kirby Triple Deluxe.
Dream Team is so underrated
All of these are amazing, but my absolute favourite was Street pass Mii squad. That shooting game was amazing
Happy to see A Link Between Worlds at #1 as it really is the best 3DS game, but I would have included Luigi's Mansion 2 (Dark Moon) and Kirby (Triple Deluxe or Planet Robobot) to the list.
Kid Icarus Uprising definitely needed to be on here, can't be trusting these lists with no Kid Icarus
it honestly seems too divisive of a game to be placed high on a list by committee. By the same metric, Im kinda suprised Bravely Default made the list too. Lots to love about that game, but I figured the much maligned end-game to keep it off a top 10 list.
The world ends with you was so much dang fun, absolutely loved the wrist rocking action. They did cover 2 Zelda games but majoras mask should’ve at least had a shout out
3DS is my favorite handheld console not counting the switch. The amount of RPGs on that tiny machine is amazing. And the 3d effect while just a gimmick really adds that razzle dazzle when you want to use it.
mine still works well, of all the gaming systems I have, my son chooses to play Zelda A Link Between Worlds every weekend. It's really nice to see it, lots of good memories there.
Man what a console. Not my personal top ten list but these are all bangers. If you have a 3DS and these ten games you’re in for a great time.
Pokemon X/Y will always be the best on 3DS for me, the art direction was so great and even epic sometimes
I'm so happy to see the 3ds no longer being trashed on, it is such an amazing console, it just took some people a while to see it.
I had to buy a special grip for my 3ds recently think my hands got too used to the joy cons.. but just finished ocarina of time just took me back to 98, happy to see samus returns getting some love on this list.
the i stopped playing the 3ds when i was 14 then 3 years ago when i was 17 i got back into it even upgraded to a new one and witch was bigger then my original and my hands were still way to big i could only play for 20 min before my hand got a cramp a grip helped a ton
god, so much memories from super mario 3d land, it was literally my childhood, good times…
On a system where racing games struggled a shout out goes to Ridge Racer 3D. A sublime game.
Awesome list. This was fun to watch.
All good games but these are just some big hits. Much more out there for everyone. Just shows you how amazing this little thing is. I still play mines and happy so many people are too❤️
I literally have been binging Fire Emblem Echoes The last couple weeks I’m about 65 hours in and grinding before the final battle. It’s spectacular so pick it up and even the $45 dlc is worth it too!!!! I’m in love.
my favorite ever! it has so much charm, and the soundtrack is a banger .
@@visualfernomenal totally. As my first one I’ve played it’s been a real treat and so much more to look forward to!!!
Nice Portillo reference, I caught that. Rest in peace.
Dragon Quest 7 Remake is by far my favorite game for 3DS. It's such an epic game with interesting stories and lovable characters.
Mine is dragon quest V. Dragon quest 7 remake is my 3rd favorite, after elusive age.
Anything with Brian Altano is always a good time
Zelda A Link Between Worlds is such a fantastic games - I couldn't help explore every nook and cranny, and one of the rare games I played entirely in 3D
Can’t wait to play them all off the hshop tonight!
The 3DS has such an excellent library I still find myself reaching for it over the Switch sometimes!
Persona Q is by far my favorite 3DS game and it also introduced me into Persona before P5 even came out, I had so much fun with the game
AY PERSONA
So I shouldnt skip it and get Q2 right.
@@yobro6053 honestly it’s more like a start over series so it don’t really matter what Q game you start off with
Love my 3ds still playing to this day just bought radiant historia and smt strange journey and many others.
Just bought a used New 3DS XL with 5 games, gotta say the 3D is quite impressive and the graphics are charming.
A link between worlds is by far my favorite 3ds game. amazing!
Culdcept Revolt, Yokaiwatch 2 Psychic specters, Kirby planet Robobot, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Fantasy life are some of my personal top picks.
Currently addicted to Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros - so much fun!
That's my favourite M&L game, you are cultured
oh i remember that one being fun
Mine's Project X Zone 2
@@3abdooogamer734 it's also my favorite. The m&l series holds a special place in my heart
The problem with new handhelds is that they’re so big they can barely even classify as handhelds 😅 I can throw the 3DS XL in any backpack or even a back jeans pocket without even worrying about the display scratching up.
I love LOVE LOVE mine, I still play it every week. Full of digital games. Sad to see the online is ending.
Good list!
Great list!
I just replayed Kirby Triple Deluxe and it is so good, it looks good, their is tones of content, the 3DS really has big games
Nintendo needs to bring the 3DS back in the future!
nice video :)
I wanted to love bravely default 1 & 2. I respect them, just couldn’t stick with either.
ocarina remake will always be my fav. And Mario kart
playing radiant history perfect right now, so good
Wish I still had my 3DS. Would love to play the Mario and Luigi games again.
Great list
My top 3
3. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. It has super fun and clever puzzles. Haven't played it in a while that's why I don't have much to say about it, just remember it being super fun.
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf. I've spent almost 1000 hours on the game. It's so fun. There is so much to do, with customizing your house, filling up your bug/fish/underwater creatures encyclopedia, interacting with villagers, going to the Island and meeting other players, customizing your town and grinding for nice looking gold badges. It's not for everyone but I certainly love it. I highly advise you give it a try if you haven't already.
1. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. This game has something I'm pretty sure no other 3ds game has to offer. (except for other monster hunter games on the 3ds I played Generations demo and it sucked so im sure it isn't better than 4U) The combat system is amazing. There are 14 different, unique weapons to kill monsters with. Each weapon has it's own unique move set for you to master. Killing monsters is fun because if you watch the way it moves the fight becomes like a dance. You and the monster trade blows back and forth. If you fight the same monster enough times you memorize how it moves and you kill it easily and efficiently no matter how little defense you have Once you kill a monster with your weapon, if you have enough of that monster's parts, you can make some cool armor. There is so much content in this game I've played 100+ hours on one account and I feel like im just starting to get good. So many monsters to overcome, so many different weapons to master, and so many hours im going to lose to this 10$ 3ds game i got at gamestop. It's a game that takes skill, real skill and concentration. So if you get frustrated easily this isn't the game for you.
Glad my 3 favorites made the list lol Let me know your favorites.
Nice list.
Kirby Planet Robobot was Fun! How you not mention Smash Bros 4?
Link Between Worlds is my second favorite game behind Link to the past. The game is pretty much flawless. It's classic top down Zelda perfected.
3DS Is an amazing handheld. Awesome times carrying around my college era
I dont own a handheld, any reason to stil get a Switch or just get Steam Deck?
Mario Kart 7, Super Smash Bros and New Super Mario Bros 2 were my favorite Nintendo 3DS game for my Nintendo 3DS.
“Or other ways” I see you with that PC remake nod
I still play on my 3DS to this day, it has been a long and happy era filled with so many good things and memories.
Games that I recommend that are not in this list are.
Kid Icarus
Pocket Card Jockey
The Dillon Series
Tank Trooper (only if you have a lot of family or friends that have a 3DS)
Codename: S.T.E.A.M.
Shin Megami Tensei IV should be on the list.
I have a new 2ds xl and I reckon mario kart 7 and animal crossing new leaf is a must and I have considered the rest including kid incrus but can anyone recommend what I should buy please?
Been stocking up babyyyy!!!!!!
Etrian Odyssey is a game that will struggle to exist anywhere else. 4 is a masterpiece and it represents the 3DS very well. Egen though Fire Emblem Awakening is THE game for 3DS
And people still plays on mobile... SMH
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Yes, runs better than native console.
But playing on the 3DS just feels better yk? Like it hits different
I have Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land (my favorite 3D Mario game), and A Link Between Worlds (my favorite Zelda game).
Star Fox 64 3D was also excellent, as was the 3DS remake of the first Luigi's Mansion game. Dragon Ball Fusions is probably my favorite Dragon Ball video game, and if it was for DBZ: Extreme Butoden, we wouldn't have Dragon Ball FighterZ.
I also loved all the Mario & Luigi RPGs, even the remakes.
Bro the mario rpg games on the 3ds are really underrated
@@olekomega1680 I have all the Mario & Luigi RPGs they released on 3DS.
@@maybetoby I have every single one except og superstar saga
@@olekomega1680 I have that and the 3ds remake
@@maybetoby so you have all of them? Wish we see a collection on switch of all the games in the series
The 3DS had so many great games that it's genuinely hard to choose.
The 3DS is an amazing system. I still play Mario Kart 7 multiplayer regularly but there's a ton of amazing games on it. Kid Icarus deserved more than a "shout out," though.
Just curious, what game would you have bumped off the list for Kid Icarus?
@@tmacthaskydiver8310 It’s not a popular thing to say around here but I’m not a fan of RPGs and Pokémon games so any one of them could have been replaced with Kid Icarus.
Just in time thanks ign
Now I got flashbacks from Animal Crossing New Leaf that was a fun game ngl
Tom Clancy Ghost Recon Shadow Wars is my #1 game for the platform and the only game I've kept for it.
Rune Factory 4 is a hidden gem and I love playing it on the 3ds.
My favorite game on the 3DS is Fantasy Life. I poured hours and hours into that game.
i juest discovered that game a week ago its already my most played game and i got my ds at launch
Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology
100%
So many fantastic games on this console
Yo Zelda Spirit Tracks is the ONLY stylus exclusive game I ever liked enough to tolerate! The game also made using the microphone fun.
The only thing about ultra sun and moon, while playing, after 35 hours it still felt like I was being tutorialized.
Completely agree.
coming from Emerald, I have no clue what to do in U moon
Just recently got back to playing mine and downloaded a lot of games from the eshop before it closes.
My favorite that I’m playing right now
1. Fire emblem warriors
2. Super Monkey ball 3d
3. Bravely Second
4. Ultra sun
5. Sonic Lost world
6. Pokémon Soul silver
7. Pokémon yellow
8. Excave II
9. Link between worlds
10.dream drop distance
I highly recommend Brain Age Concentration Training. This game will give you a good mental workout. I really feel more focused when playing it.
I think it’s funny that the Covid years will forever be enshrined on CZcams for having that “work from home” audio quality
There should have been AT LEAST one of the 3DS Kirby games in this list. I absolutely loved them.
So glad bravely default is in this list!!
Monster hunter,Bravely,and zelda series master piece on 3DS and pokemon and Fire emble its good too
I’ve banged out 30 hours on final fantasy 3 the last few weeks on my 3ds.
Kinda disappointed that smt iv isn't on the list it's one of the best rpgs on a system known for having lots of great rpgs
I just bought Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop on 3DS days ago for $4.99 and wow that game is so fun!!! 😭👏
I'm glad awakening is on the list, it is the best and more focused modern fire emblem, every single fire emblem after it, even 3 houses isn't as great as awakening.
Shin Megami Tensei IV, Strange Journey Redux, Soul Hackers, Devil Survivor 1 and 2, Persona Q and Persona Q 2
I've been collecting for 3ds since the beginning. I have all of the games on this list and a lot of gems that have gone up in price. It's funny to see people scrambling to collect for 3ds now that Nintendo is going to close the eShop. Good luck, people lol