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Rank your 3DS Games!!
- Thread starter Gizmodo
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1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf. While I want to often restart, it's fun and the villagers are great. Plus, online mode.
2. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros. The tutorials may be mind-numbingly slow, and the giant battles a huge pain (to me), but once you get used to the game, it's hard to put down.
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Worlds. This game is very hard, but very fun. The rental system I find quite annoying, though.
4. Mario Kart 7. This isn't a bad game by any means (I got over 300 StreetPasses from the online mode, which is amazing, by the way), but I can't remember what it's really like.
5. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. This game has controls that are very hard to get used to, but the game is fun.
6. Paper Mario: Sticker Star. Really, really, underrated game, fun to play and overall very good. The world desgin is generic and it's quite short, though.
7. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. I don't like this game. The mission system is bad, it's hard to navigate, and the plot is slightly lackluster too. That said, I liked the online mode and the combat.
2. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros. The tutorials may be mind-numbingly slow, and the giant battles a huge pain (to me), but once you get used to the game, it's hard to put down.
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Worlds. This game is very hard, but very fun. The rental system I find quite annoying, though.
4. Mario Kart 7. This isn't a bad game by any means (I got over 300 StreetPasses from the online mode, which is amazing, by the way), but I can't remember what it's really like.
5. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. This game has controls that are very hard to get used to, but the game is fun.
6. Paper Mario: Sticker Star. Really, really, underrated game, fun to play and overall very good. The world desgin is generic and it's quite short, though.
7. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. I don't like this game. The mission system is bad, it's hard to navigate, and the plot is slightly lackluster too. That said, I liked the online mode and the combat.
Boycrosser
Flawless
1. ACNL
2. Pokemon X
2. Pokemon X
Bear_Crossing
Senior Member
1. Animal Crossing : New Leaf
2. Legend of Zelda : A Link Between Worlds
3. Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time 3D
4. Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
5. Mario Kart 7
6. Mario and Luigi Dream Team Bros
7. New Super Mario Bros 2
8. Harvest Moon 3D : A New Beginning
9. Super Mario 3D Land
10. New Art Academy
11. Nintendogs + Cats
2. Legend of Zelda : A Link Between Worlds
3. Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time 3D
4. Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
5. Mario Kart 7
6. Mario and Luigi Dream Team Bros
7. New Super Mario Bros 2
8. Harvest Moon 3D : A New Beginning
9. Super Mario 3D Land
10. New Art Academy
11. Nintendogs + Cats
Top 5 are my favorites.
1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf. ~ Amazing game, cool new features, and an great game in general!
2. Pokemon X. ~ Haven't finished like the first part but the new game graphics are stunning.
3. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team. ~ Beautiful effects, battle system is cool, and great bosses and music! Also, who doesn't love Luigi?!
4. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask ~ Another great puzzle game, recommend the older games in this series however.
5. Super Scribblenauts. ~ Not much of a favorite. I loved the older games when I was a few years younger.
Otherwise, most of my games are not for the 3ds.
1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf. ~ Amazing game, cool new features, and an great game in general!
2. Pokemon X. ~ Haven't finished like the first part but the new game graphics are stunning.
3. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team. ~ Beautiful effects, battle system is cool, and great bosses and music! Also, who doesn't love Luigi?!
4. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask ~ Another great puzzle game, recommend the older games in this series however.
5. Super Scribblenauts. ~ Not much of a favorite. I loved the older games when I was a few years younger.
Otherwise, most of my games are not for the 3ds.
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Leopardfire
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1) Pokemon X - It isn't doesn't have a story like Black/White and Black 2/White 2, but it certainly held my attention for a long time. I wish it had a larger after game, but I'm kept occupied by breeding for a shiny Eevee. ^.^ It also has made me want to join the competitive battle field more than ever thanks to how easy it is to IV breed now.
2) Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Honestly, I haven't had this game very long, but it still has managed to triumph the other games in my library. I haven't felt more relaxed while playing a video game in forever, I always look forward to waking up in the morning to play. I can't speak of how it has improved compared to the past games in the series, but it has left a great first impression of Animal Crossing for me.
3) Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - This game, like Pokemon X, has a story that pales in comparison to it's predecessor. The inability to choose your gender bothered me to, especially since I had planned to play as girl character from the beginning, and it ruined the fantasy of my team I had already had in my head. Despite that, this was still a fun game, with the same addicting play-style of the previous ones. It also has some of the best visuals I have seen on any handheld Pokemon game.
4) Nintendogs + Cats - I know I'm probably being judged by just about everyone reading this right now for let alone owning this game, but I can't help it, I just love Nintendogs. I was disappointed with the cats in the game, as they really didn't bring much to the series. In fact, they can't be entered in any competitions or be taken outside, and eventually, began to feel more like dead weight compared to the dogs. Still, it mostly stayed true to the old Nintendogs with updated graphics, and I loved playing it.
5) New Super Mario Bros. 2 - I stink at Mario games, and this one is no expectation. I die constantly in this game, and have had to resort to the invincibility suit more than once. It also bothered me that if I forgot to quick save before turning off the game system, I'd have usually be set a few levels back. Normally, this wouldn't be that big of a deal, but for me, it usually meant powering through at least one or two levels I had struggled with before. I am sure this is just my own experience, though. When I don't completely fail while playing, I do have a good time. I guess Mario games aren't for everyone.
6) Pokemon Rumble Blast - This game is just so... boring. As one of my first 3DS games, I still haven't finished it. The constant mashing of the A and B buttons to attack everything gets boring real fast. The game's story isn't solid at all, there are only a few prominent characters, with no one really giving you the drive to complete the game. So what if the fountains are running out of water? There's still enough for my entire team to heal. I really want to like this, but it just didn't do it for me.
2) Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Honestly, I haven't had this game very long, but it still has managed to triumph the other games in my library. I haven't felt more relaxed while playing a video game in forever, I always look forward to waking up in the morning to play. I can't speak of how it has improved compared to the past games in the series, but it has left a great first impression of Animal Crossing for me.
3) Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - This game, like Pokemon X, has a story that pales in comparison to it's predecessor. The inability to choose your gender bothered me to, especially since I had planned to play as girl character from the beginning, and it ruined the fantasy of my team I had already had in my head. Despite that, this was still a fun game, with the same addicting play-style of the previous ones. It also has some of the best visuals I have seen on any handheld Pokemon game.
4) Nintendogs + Cats - I know I'm probably being judged by just about everyone reading this right now for let alone owning this game, but I can't help it, I just love Nintendogs. I was disappointed with the cats in the game, as they really didn't bring much to the series. In fact, they can't be entered in any competitions or be taken outside, and eventually, began to feel more like dead weight compared to the dogs. Still, it mostly stayed true to the old Nintendogs with updated graphics, and I loved playing it.
5) New Super Mario Bros. 2 - I stink at Mario games, and this one is no expectation. I die constantly in this game, and have had to resort to the invincibility suit more than once. It also bothered me that if I forgot to quick save before turning off the game system, I'd have usually be set a few levels back. Normally, this wouldn't be that big of a deal, but for me, it usually meant powering through at least one or two levels I had struggled with before. I am sure this is just my own experience, though. When I don't completely fail while playing, I do have a good time. I guess Mario games aren't for everyone.
6) Pokemon Rumble Blast - This game is just so... boring. As one of my first 3DS games, I still haven't finished it. The constant mashing of the A and B buttons to attack everything gets boring real fast. The game's story isn't solid at all, there are only a few prominent characters, with no one really giving you the drive to complete the game. So what if the fountains are running out of water? There's still enough for my entire team to heal. I really want to like this, but it just didn't do it for me.
SuperSparky1
Senior Member
1. Animal Crossing New Leaf: This is the first Animal Crossing game I've ever played and it's simply brilliant! There's stuff to do everyday! You can design your town the way you want! You can even visit your friends!
2. Pokemon X and Y: Pokemon has been taken to the next generation. With over 700 Pokemon now and a brand-new type, battles have completely changed!
3. Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D: One of the most revolutionary games ever made, and remade with better graphics and in 3D! Unfortunally, I didn't get into Zelda at the time of it's release, but for Christmas I got this after playing through the Gamecube Collector's Edition version twice.
4. Zelda A Link Between Worlds: The fan-favorite A Link to the Past has a sequel in 3D! The wall power was a cool gimmick, and although you had to rent the items, there were special things in dungeons; blue mail, Master Ore ect.
5. Mario Kart 7: This game introduced flying and traveling underwater.; adding new ways to play Mario Kart. With Mario Kart 8 coming out soon, I'm excited to see how the anti-gravity feature will work.
6. Super Mario 3D Land: It was a decent game.
7.Luigi's Mansion 2: I haven't played Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube, but I played this game. It had a lot of gameplay in it and even online play!
8. Pokemon Rumble Blast: It was sort of meh. I haven't played it in a long time.
9. Paper Mario Sticker Star: It removed a lot of good in the old Paper Mario games.
10. New Super Mario Bros 2: It was just New Super Mario Bros and New Super Mario Bros Wii's multiplayer with a bunch of coins.
I haven't played too much of: Mario & Luigi Dream Team, Mario Party Island Tour, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity
2. Pokemon X and Y: Pokemon has been taken to the next generation. With over 700 Pokemon now and a brand-new type, battles have completely changed!
3. Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D: One of the most revolutionary games ever made, and remade with better graphics and in 3D! Unfortunally, I didn't get into Zelda at the time of it's release, but for Christmas I got this after playing through the Gamecube Collector's Edition version twice.
4. Zelda A Link Between Worlds: The fan-favorite A Link to the Past has a sequel in 3D! The wall power was a cool gimmick, and although you had to rent the items, there were special things in dungeons; blue mail, Master Ore ect.
5. Mario Kart 7: This game introduced flying and traveling underwater.; adding new ways to play Mario Kart. With Mario Kart 8 coming out soon, I'm excited to see how the anti-gravity feature will work.
6. Super Mario 3D Land: It was a decent game.
7.Luigi's Mansion 2: I haven't played Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube, but I played this game. It had a lot of gameplay in it and even online play!
8. Pokemon Rumble Blast: It was sort of meh. I haven't played it in a long time.
9. Paper Mario Sticker Star: It removed a lot of good in the old Paper Mario games.
10. New Super Mario Bros 2: It was just New Super Mario Bros and New Super Mario Bros Wii's multiplayer with a bunch of coins.
I haven't played too much of: Mario & Luigi Dream Team, Mario Party Island Tour, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity
1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
2. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
3. Pok?mon X
4. Steel Diver
Games I've Sold/Returned
1. Sonic Lost World (Returned) - I liked the game, but it kept on freezing on me, so I couldn't get very far into the game.
2. Mario Kart 7 (Sold) - I don't know why, but I really didn't like this game at all.
2. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
3. Pok?mon X
4. Steel Diver
Games I've Sold/Returned
1. Sonic Lost World (Returned) - I liked the game, but it kept on freezing on me, so I couldn't get very far into the game.
2. Mario Kart 7 (Sold) - I don't know why, but I really didn't like this game at all.
I only have five games at the moment.
1. Pok?mon X - restored my faith in the franchise! This game is amazing and I'd happily buy Y at a later date to be able to replay the main storyline without losing my save. <3 Only gripe is that I couldn't use the circle pad to just walk.
2. Harvest Moon: A New Beginning - my current obsession.
I'd imported it's prequel from the USA when it first came out on the DS, but the 3DS (much unlike it's predecessor) is region locked so it was an agonisingly long wait between the two games for the EU release. It was absolutely worth the wait though - well, after slogging through Spring, Yr 1 it is. I'm really enjoying this game and with over 50 hours clocked on it I've still quite a bit of the main storyline still to go.
3. Animal Crossing: New Leaf - loved it when it first came out. After two weeks got bored, took a two week break, then got hooked for another couple of months. Truly lost interest by the end of the summer. I now only play it once or twice a month.
4. Zero's Escape: Virtue's Last Reward - my main disappointment with this game is that it's so short! It takes a lot of play-throughs to get the full story (although you can skip any puzzles you've already done in a previous play-through) and each one will only take a few hours at most. I would've preferred longer puzzle rooms / more rooms in general.
5. Kingdom Hearts 3DS: Dream Drop Distance - haven't play much of it, hence the low ranking. I'll admit that in the three or four hours I have played of it I find the drops annoying.
6. Nintendogs + Cats (SOLD) - it was cute but not really my thing. I sold it alongside my NTSC 3DS in 2012. It wouldn't have played on my PAL 3DS/XL anyway.
1. Pok?mon X - restored my faith in the franchise! This game is amazing and I'd happily buy Y at a later date to be able to replay the main storyline without losing my save. <3 Only gripe is that I couldn't use the circle pad to just walk.
2. Harvest Moon: A New Beginning - my current obsession.
I'd imported it's prequel from the USA when it first came out on the DS, but the 3DS (much unlike it's predecessor) is region locked so it was an agonisingly long wait between the two games for the EU release. It was absolutely worth the wait though - well, after slogging through Spring, Yr 1 it is. I'm really enjoying this game and with over 50 hours clocked on it I've still quite a bit of the main storyline still to go. 3. Animal Crossing: New Leaf - loved it when it first came out. After two weeks got bored, took a two week break, then got hooked for another couple of months. Truly lost interest by the end of the summer. I now only play it once or twice a month.
4. Zero's Escape: Virtue's Last Reward - my main disappointment with this game is that it's so short! It takes a lot of play-throughs to get the full story (although you can skip any puzzles you've already done in a previous play-through) and each one will only take a few hours at most. I would've preferred longer puzzle rooms / more rooms in general.
5. Kingdom Hearts 3DS: Dream Drop Distance - haven't play much of it, hence the low ranking. I'll admit that in the three or four hours I have played of it I find the drops annoying.
6. Nintendogs + Cats (SOLD) - it was cute but not really my thing. I sold it alongside my NTSC 3DS in 2012. It wouldn't have played on my PAL 3DS/XL anyway.
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I only have 5 3DS games but ok here we go:
1: Animal Crossing New Leaf (The game I play the most, I swear it's like my 2nd life lol)
2: Pokemon X (Love the new Pokemon game! Have been a fan since the GBA days [Not old enough to really know the first games])
3: Mario Kart 7 (Fave Racing series and I love the new additions)
4: Harvest Moon A New Beginning (First HM game I have really enjoyed, but has gotten boring over time)
5: Nintendogs + Cats and New Friends (Golden Retriever Version, it's ok but not as interesting as I remember the old DS ones being)
1: Animal Crossing New Leaf (The game I play the most, I swear it's like my 2nd life lol)
2: Pokemon X (Love the new Pokemon game! Have been a fan since the GBA days [Not old enough to really know the first games])
3: Mario Kart 7 (Fave Racing series and I love the new additions)
4: Harvest Moon A New Beginning (First HM game I have really enjoyed, but has gotten boring over time)
5: Nintendogs + Cats and New Friends (Golden Retriever Version, it's ok but not as interesting as I remember the old DS ones being)
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kittenrobotarmy
JOLLY COOPERATION
1. Pokemon X - This shouldn't be surprising. Any of my friends know I am a huge Pokemon fanatic, and this game simply surpassed everything else. The graphics are stunning and I'm pretty surprised on how interesting the new Pokemon are, despite there only being about 69 new Pokemon.
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf - This was my first Animal Crossing game and I dearly loved it. I played it nonstop throughout the summer, then stopped for a while. I now latch back on every week or so.
3. Mario Party: Island Tour - I really loved this game's boards and new minigames (I'm looking at you, Slip Not) but the lack of online multiplayer was a disappointment.
4. Pokemon Rumble Blast - This game was fairly interesting, though I remember not picking it up after I beat it.
I lost MK7, but it would probably be after ACNL.
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf - This was my first Animal Crossing game and I dearly loved it. I played it nonstop throughout the summer, then stopped for a while. I now latch back on every week or so.
3. Mario Party: Island Tour - I really loved this game's boards and new minigames (I'm looking at you, Slip Not) but the lack of online multiplayer was a disappointment.
4. Pokemon Rumble Blast - This game was fairly interesting, though I remember not picking it up after I beat it.
I lost MK7, but it would probably be after ACNL.
