With its glasses-free 3D, the Nintendo 3DS delivered a rich portable library: Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D, Fire Emblem Awakening, Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing New Leaf, Monster Hunter. This Top 50 gathers the console's best, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Luigi's Mansion 2 on 3DS (Japanese version), the franchise's original sequel with five distinct mansions. Luigi and his Strobulb against varied ghosts. Rich content and engaging gameplay. Japanese version of the classic."
"Shovel Knight on 3DS, Yacht Club Games' neo-retro indie masterpiece. The shovel knight in a demanding and creative platformer adventure paying homage to NES classics. Perfect in design and unforgettable."
"Fire Emblem If on 3DS, original Japanese version of Fire Emblem Fates. Same strategic and narrative excellence of the saga. The original version for collectors and Japanese market fans."
"Animal Crossing New Leaf on 3DS is the best in the franchise. Become mayor of your village, decorate, customise and welcome residents. Addictive, relaxing and endless. One of the most beloved life games on 3DS."
"Metroid Samus Returns on 3DS is a masterful remake of Metroid II. Samus on planet SR388 to eliminate all Metroids. New counter-attack system, AEION abilities and oppressive atmosphere. A 3DS must."
"Dragon Quest XI on 3DS in classic 2D mode or 3D depending on the screen. The 3DS version offers a unique 16-bit retro mode. Epic franchise story at its peak. Colossal content for demanding JRPG fans."
"Etrian Odyssey V Beyond the Myth on 3DS with four new playable races. The most elaborate class system in the saga. Dive into Yggdrasil with deep customisation. For fans who want the quintessence of dungeon RPG."
"Zero Escape Virtue's Last Reward on 3DS, Spike Chunsoft's puzzle-escape VN masterpiece. Nine people playing the Nonary Game in an underground complex. Overwhelming multi-branch narrative and relentless logic."
"Pokémon Sun/Moon on 3DS, new Alola region inspired by Hawaii. Island trials replace Gyms, Z-Moves and Alola Pokémon. Richer storytelling than ever. One of the best Pokémon games."
"Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate on 3DS, enriched version of MH4 with more content. The revolution of climbing and mounting mechanics refined with an even larger monster roster. The most complete MH on 3DS."
"Pokémon Sun/Moon on 3DS, new Alola region inspired by Hawaii. Island trials replace Gyms, Z-Moves and Alola Pokémon. Richer storytelling than ever. One of the best Pokémon games."
"Fire Emblem Fates Birthright on 3DS, more accessible Hoshido route. Adoptive family versus biological family in a loyalty conflict. Rich combat system and endearing characters. Accessible for franchise newcomers."
"Monster Hunter 4G on 3DS, Japanese version of MH4 Ultimate. The same revolutionary excellence in its original Japanese period presentation. For passionate Japanese market franchise collectors."
"Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is the portable version of the Nintendo crossover. All iconic characters in frantic battles adapted for 3DS. Exclusive portable content like Smash Run mode. Essential."
"Zero Escape Virtue's Last Reward on 3DS (Japanese version), Spike Chunsoft's masterpiece puzzle-escape VN. Nine people in an underground complex playing the Nonary Game. Overwhelming multi-branch narrative."
"Monster Hunter Generations on 3DS with Hunting Styles and Hunter Arts. Four distinct combat styles per weapon allowing unprecedented customisation. The most flexible and accessible MH. A must."
"Etrian Odyssey IV Legends of the Titan on 3DS with a dirigible overworld. Map deep dungeons and fight massive FOEs. Atlus' rich class system at its best. A demanding JRPG dungeon game."
"Star Fox 64 3D on 3DS, magnificent remake of the N64 classic. Arwing in epic space battles with the legendary Barrel Roll. Remastered visuals and optional gyroscope. The definitive version of an N64 monument."
"Etrian Odyssey Nexus on 3DS, the grand finale of the saga. Characters from all previous entries in an ultimate mega-dungeon. For franchise fans who want an epic conclusion to Atlus' dungeon crawling."
"Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS is a superior version of the PS2 masterpiece. The hero of cursed King Trode in a vast colourful world. 3DS exclusive additions including playable Jessica and Morrie. The definitive version of a monument."
