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.
"Fire Emblem Awakening on 3DS saved the franchise and created a new generation of fans. Character support system, pair-up in combat and optional permadeath. Epic storytelling and memorable cast. A masterpiece."
"Zelda no Densetsu Toki no Ocarina 3D on 3DS, original Japanese version of Ocarina of Time 3D. The definitive version of the greatest video game ever made in its original Japanese presentation. For collectors."
"Ocarina of Time 3D on 3DS is the definitive version of the greatest video game ever made. Remastered visuals, gyroscope for aiming, Master Quest included. The perfect masterpiece in its best version. Essential."
"Fire Emblem Fates Limited Edition on 3DS, bundle including Birthright, Conquest and the secret Revelation route. The complete version of the Fates saga with all narrative routes available. For fans who want everything."
"A Link Between Worlds on 3DS is an absolute masterpiece. Link can merge with walls as a 2D painting in A Link to the Past's Hyrule. Revolutionary mechanics, total exploration freedom. A video game monument."
"Pokémon X/Y on 3DS inaugurates the franchise's 3D polygon visuals and France-inspired Kalos. Mega-Evolutions, trainer customisation and Wonder Trade. A major visual turning point for the franchise."
"Pokémon X/Y on 3DS inaugurates the franchise's 3D polygon visuals and France-inspired Kalos. Mega-Evolutions, trainer customisation and Wonder Trade. A major visual turning point for the franchise."
"Kirby Planet Robobot on 3DS in Korean version. Kirby in a robot armour that copies enemy powers. Creative, varied and technically impressive. One of the best Kirbys with great replayability."
"Bravely Default on 3DS is a revolutionary Square Enix JRPG. The Brave/Default system transforms turn-based combat into a tactical art. Crystal and hero story, sumptuous visuals. A masterpiece."
"Super Mario 3D Land on 3DS is a portable 3D platformer masterpiece. The Tanooki suit, depth-perspective cubic levels and perfect crescendo progression. Uses stereoscopic 3D in an exemplary way. Essential."
"Majora's Mask 3D on 3DS is a masterful remake of the most experimental Zelda. Three days to relive in a loop to save Termina under the threat of the Moon. Oppressive atmosphere and unique temporal mechanics."
"Mario Kart 7 on 3DS is the reference portable kart racing. Hang gliders and underwater propellers for circuits in the air and oceans. Excellent online racing. Exhaustive content and flawless gameplay. Essential."
"Devil Survivor Overclocked on 3DS, Shin Megami Tensei tactical JRPG in a demon-invaded Tokyo. Choose your side in a 7-day apocalypse. Strategic combat system and multiple endings based on choices."
"Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold The Fafnir Knight on 3DS with a story mode and classic mode. Atlus' dungeon crawler in its most accessible version. Hand-drawn mapping on touchscreen, exceptional RPG depth."
"Fire Emblem Fates Conquest on 3DS, more demanding Nohr route. Same characters but opposite choice with harder tactical combat. For franchise veterans who want a real strategic challenge."
"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."
"Rune Factory 4 on 3DS, the best entry in Marvelous' farming-fantasy RPG franchise. Cultivate fields, fight monsters in real time and live romances with village characters. Deep and addictive."
"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."
