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 ❤️
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
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.
@@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
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 😭😭😭😭😭😭
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 🙂
@@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 😁
@@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 😁
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
@@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.
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
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.
To absolutely anyone who hasn't already check out donkey kong country returns it Is a port of the wii game with the same name but now on handheld and with even more content than the original. I know that the 3ds has so many 2d platforms already but dkcr trumps them all with its stunning scenery, beautiful level design, and fun and engaging mechanics. It is in my opinion a must have for any 3ds owner
That game destroyed both of my 3DS sticks, I’d strongly recommend changing the control scheme to the D-pad unless you want to find yourself without an easily replaceable part of the 3DS.
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.
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
I can sleep well at night knowing my games and hundreds of hours saves of those games are nicely backup and ready to be reinstall if anything happens to my 3ds thanks to the 3ds modding community 🙏
Zamn, so like first or whatever. Has anyone ever played Fantasy Life on 3DS? I absolutely loved it when I was younger and have easily put in a good few hundred hours, game was an absolute banger
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
Here are my top 10 Nintendo 3DS games of all time (w/honorable mentions): 10.) Rayman 3D (2011) 9.) Puyo Puyo Tetris (2014) 8.) Pokémon Rumble World (2015) 7.) Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2011) 6.) Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn (2019) 5.) Metroid: Samus Returns (2017) 4.) Puyo Puyo Chronicle (2016) 3.) Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) 2.) Dragon Quest XI (2017) Honorable Mention(s): Pokémon X and Y (2013), Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary (2011), Blaster Master Zero (2017), and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014) 1.) Super Mario 3D Land (2011)
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❤️
The Ultra Pokémon games are underrated af. It didn't help that they were standalone expansions in a time when people were complaining about such practice, and then the initial reception Sun and Moon had. But in hindsight, they were a great homage to the franchise and a proper send off for the 3DS. The only issue with Ultra S&M is how they changed the main story. Other than that, they're the best way to experience gen 7. I hated Moon but decided to get Ultra Moon to see if my experience with Moon was the bad taste from playing an original version for the first time (besides gen 5), and yeah... I think I'll stick to expanded versions whenever possible.
I don't envy gaming companies trying to usurp their previous hardware especially if you're Nintendo. I'm still playing a back catalogue of N64, Game Cube, Nintendo Wii &Wii U along with the 3Ds. I think the next iteration will have to be'The pink pill or the Blue pill?'
7:21 “...while also breathing fresh life into 2D Zelda titles...” ends up becoming the last original 2D Zelda in about 10 years (remakes and TriForce Heroes doesn’t count)
