10 Personal Favorite Nintendo 3DS Games

This took FAR longer to get done than it should have. But here it is, a list for the Nintendo 3DS. If you have your own list share them in a comment below or even make a video, that'd be neat. Enjoy. :)
#nintendo3DS, #PersonalList,

[@TheGamerFromMars]

I don't think I've seen this channel pop up in my feed in a decade haha

[@cjszero01]

I remember way back when, when you entered my 10 list contest. Your channel really grew after that and kept going. Congrats on your success.

[@MacenW]

I used to watch your videos in middle school :o and I watched CJ in elementary loll

[@Subzero7]

Nice to see another list. Most of the usual uspects as expected are here, and they do deserve it, but I have a few different picks I'd say in my Top 10: - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Shockingly good online, impressive visuals on the system and the ever satisfying combat mixed with increased verticality, new weapons and monsters and the wild Frenzy Virus system made this a ton of fun, both solo and online with friends. - Animal Crossing New Leaf: The BEST Animal Crossing, so much stuff to do, places to go and visit, people to play with, and items to collect and sell - Ever Oasis: A VERY underappreciated title late in the systems lifespan from Grezzo (3DS Zelda remake guys and co-developers of Echoes of Wisdom) that mixes Zelda dungeon crawling with Animal Crossing esque town building all with a pretty Egyptian flair - Bravely Second: End Layer: My favorite non-remake on the system. Bravely Default is a great JRPG but suffers from some severe pacing slowness around the middle, while Second goes hard on streamlining it, cutting down on grinding and adding some truly insane and often silly new job classes to play around with that are some of the most fun to experiment with. Its less serious of a story than Default, and the script is a lot goofier, but that just makes me like it more. - Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure: Sega's favorite game to ignore, an early system title that excels at creative and interesting rhythm games with a fun story and cast. Only downside was the motion control parts.

[@videogamerzero1schannel]

This is a surprise! I thought you were gonna do more of your Radar videos but I'm happy to see you FINALLY do your 3DS list and man was that really good & yeah I say for sure, Kid Icarus Uprising is my favorite 3DS game, it's without a doubt Sakurai's best game he was involved with considering it did EVERYTHING you could do for a video game which is why I hope he gets to do more unique games instead of being contractually obligated to be involved with Smash

[@cjszero01]

I really needed to get this list done. It was taking up too much space and I couldn't really record a lot of games until this list was done. Thankfully I can now work on other videos again.

[@videogamerzero1schannel]

@@cjszero01 that's good to hear and I look forward to seeing more of your videos whenever they come out

[@MacenW]

Hey CJ, ive been watching you since your smash for 3Ds and Wii U predictions, please keep making top 10 vids, especially from this era. I love to hear your thoughts on all games old and new.

[@cjszero01]

Thank you, there will be more Personal Lists and Tier Lists in the future. As well as the Game Gauntlet series I can now start on.

[@MacenW]

Looking forward to it! Thanks ​@cjszero01 p.s. Dream Team was my favorite 3Ds game im glad it made it on the list

[@RyansChannel0203]

Shame not seeing HarmoKnight on here, but I love seeing both Kid Icarus: Uprising and Pokémon SM/USUM get the love they truly deserve.

[@TheIkranRider]

Maybe cuz Samus Returns is a remake from the Gameboy; I guess it didn't count...

[@RyansChannel0203]

I see. Didn't know he was excluding remakes before watching this.

[@Raidraptor_-_Ultimate_Falcon]

@@RyansChannel02030:36

[@RyansChannel0203]

@@Raidraptor_-_Ultimate_Falcon Read my reply.

[@Raidraptor_-_Ultimate_Falcon]

@@RyansChannel0203 I did. But it sounded stupid, so I had to point out where he said no remakes. Moron.

[@TangerineTracy]

As soon as I saw, I clicked! Yet another fun and enthusiastic video well worth the wait.

[@Dracomut]

Excellent picks all round, and wrapped up in a well-made video! Great work!

[@FreelancerMarcy]

God, the 3DS was so special. I remember playing Smash for 3DS on the bus ride to school pretty much every day, way more than the Wii U version infact. I also remember loving Pilotwings Resort quite a lot, playing Multiplayer in Sonic Generations 3DS, my first exposure to Kirby being Triple Deluxe, playing races over and over again to unlock the B-Dasher in Mario Kart 7, camping out at Target waiting for Majoras Mask 3D to release, so many memories. Two of my personal favorite 3DS games are actually ones that aren't talked about much, Order Up!!, an enhanced port of the Wii Game, and Crush 3D, a puzzle game with mechanics similar to Super Paper Mario, where you crush the world and made it flat (or top down), and you had to collect enough Marbles to reach the goal. Great list, I've been subscribed for 14 years and it's always nice to see you pop up in my feed.

[@xalrons4831]

Awesome list! While I think the DS had a stronger third-party library, I think the 3DS' first-party lineup is much better. My personal list would be: 10. Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy 9. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS 8. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon 7. Super Mario 3D Land 6. Kirby: Planet Robobot 5. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 4. Fire Emblem: Echoes 3. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 2. Metroid: Samus Returns 1. Kid Icarus Uprising I only picked one game per franchise, not counting Mario spin-offs. If I didn't limit myself I would have had more Zelda and Fire Emblem games included.

[@gamemasteranthony2756]

Good to see you doing these again! Agree with your number one. Historical boss rush, Ultra Wormholes, and the killer of Nuzlocke runs...the Ultra Sun/Moon games were great!

[@AeroDragon2]

Seeing so many games I also love makes me so happy

[@FarCritical]

Missed these lists, welcome back man

[@TheIkranRider]

Been a long time since I saw your Top lists! Ok work as usual, CJ.

[@birsthemango1524]

Literally had the urge to watch some of your videos JUST before you posted this one XD been watching since you started doing your Pokemon lists, ngl i love hearing what other people's favorites are

[@ssmc2112]

Awesome countdown video the 3ds has a great library of video games

[@flipcamgamer]

Here’s my top 10 some of them I found very underrated #10 Kirby Triple Deluxe #9 Kid Icarus Uprising #8 Shantae and the Pirates Curse #7 Senran Kagura 2 Deep Crimson #6 Stella Glow #5 Super Smash Bros for 3DS #4 Pokémon Ultra Sun #3 Fire Emblem Fates #2 Persona Q Shadows of the Labyrinth #1 Tales of the Abyss

[@LotteYanson]

Stella Glow is super underrated

[@flipcamgamer]

@@LotteYanson in my opinion it’s not only underrated but it’s the least talked about 3DS game in the entire library.

[@LotteYanson]

@@flipcamgamer True. I remember buying it on a whim because I really love Atlus games and I’m glad I did

[@flipcamgamer]

@@LotteYanson I bought the game because when I was shopping at GameStop at college one of the workers recommended the game to me.

[@SoraIndigo]

Decided to click this on a whim when looking through my subscription list and this took me back a decade or so when i heard the "x place" transitions

[@justinjyeung]

Nice to hear your personal choices! And great to give those final regards to a legendary console and its legendary lineup. Here are my (rough) personal choices: Hon. Mentions: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions - While it's a remake, I never played the original and highly enjoyed the gameplay and "the one that started it all"! The side mode was alright too. Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure - A hidden little gem, it was a nice and neat rhythm game experience in an overall small package. 10. Mario Kart 7 - An excellent title overall with enhanced gameplay, although cutting back in scale in some manners (like character roster). But kart customization was definitely a highlight here, and nice to see old karts returning too! 9. Kirby Planet Robobot - My first foray into a Kirby game after I was hooked on Kirby Superstar Ultra as a kid, I skipped Triple Deluxe as it seemed "normal" but this one had so many great mechanics as you described. While it felt a bit like it was falling into the trope where each level relies on one copy ability, it did it well as each level still felt fleshed out. And what a legendary final boss fight! 8. Pokemon X - While others were more dismayed by Pokemon's jump to 3D, I overall highly enjoyed the game and it felt so fresh. Interacting with background elements during battles, using Mega Evolution, Pokemon Amie, Super Training; now this is a Pokemon game that still had heart to it. 7. Mario Golf: World Tour - Now THIS game was a love letter from Camelot to their fans! While Mario Tennis Open was a bit more rushed out to the open for sales, World Tour took its sweet time in development and delivered. Excellent gameplay refined from Toadstool Tour, a nice little solo campaign using your Mii, neat gimmick mechanics such as coins and items, fun Mario courses referencing other games (like Wiggler Park's Galaxy music and Peach Gardens referencing Mario Kart DS), meaty DLC that remade the N64 game's golf courses entirely, and an excellent roster pulling from "Camelot-loyal" choices (Birdo, Paratroopa, and Toad as examples) as well as adding in fan favourites (Toadette, Nabbit, and Rosalina by DLC). 6. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - This was such a revolutionary moment to witness the coming of the next Smash installment. Playing it on the 3DS demo was like playing it early, and then playing the actual game was just so much fun. Smash Run, a streamlined Classic mode, and the best part of getting to bring it to school and play with some classmates are some excellent memories. 5. Rhythm Heaven Megamix - I'd never played a Rhythm Heaven before, but playing this swansong of the series made me fall in love with it! It pulled minigames from throughout the series and introduced new ones, and I just adore it so much. I tried to complete all the Rhythm Train medleys and almost got all the Perfects (curse you, Lockstep!) It's too bad this could be the final installment of the series, but I'm always hoping for a new one! 4. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire - Now this may have well been the pinnacle of Pokemon. It took many of the great elements introduced in Pokemon X and combined it with a fresh coat of new paint on the entire Hoenn region, crafting an entirely new take on the story and truly calling itself a remake, rather than just reliving the original game with a new look. Adding in Mega Evolutions, slightly adjusting the story and the summoning of the Legendary Pokemon, the awesome and relaxing experience that was Soaring, the return of Contests, and being the game to confirm that the Mega Timeline is separate from the original timeline (and confirming that multiple timelines exist within the Pokemon universe itself) - now this was truly awesome. 3. Tomodachi Life - While I was originally caught by surprise when the Tomodachi Life Direct started playing on the Nintendo Direct website, which I was revisiting in order to rewatch the Super Smash Bros. Direct, the game's quirkiness got me and I could no longer turn back. After getting the game, I put all my friends and family into it and the rest is history. This one holds a great personal connection to me as I posted screenshots of the quirky happenings between my friends to social media and tagged them all, and it was definitely a neat way to bond further and just add shenanigans to our lives XD So it will always hold a special place to me and I still hope for a sequel! 2. StreetPass Mii Plaza - This was truly the highlight of the 3DS itself. StreetPass was such a fun concept and being able to use passersby's abilities in the games was unique. Tough when you need certain abilities, but not impossible. It again holds a special place to me as I was able to StreetPass schoolmates back in the day and we got to know each other through StreetPass, before even meeting each other face-to-face lol And the overall fun callbacks to Nintendo history through costumes was also great to see. 1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Now this is just one of the highlights of the entire library. Here is an installment that kept everything excellent about the series, but kept building on it with new content and a breath of fresh air. Somehow, it seems like this game was able to take all of the content from City Folk (which was rather too similar to Wild World) and add even more, which seems wild to say a 3DS game could be bigger than a Wii game. And then, the way it revolutionized the series by adding in the mayor mechanics, furniture additions, new villager personalities, even more ways to dress up and customize your character, the return of the train and plaza area, and this was truly the next evolution of the series, which the same cannot be said for many other Nintendo series on the 3DS (*cough* Mario games *cough*). And of course, it holds a special place in my heart, I poured over 500 hours into the game and it helped me get through stressful school times too, by allowing myself that one hour a day to play Animal Crossing and relax, before doing my homework or other chores. And of course, the Dream Address system was so great too, as it allowed me to check out the homes of my friends that I StreetPassed, and again gave us more bonding moments. And while New Horizons added many new mechanics and ideas, New Leaf still stands as the most comprehensive Animal Crossing package to me.

[@boygame1955]

Finally a top ten 3ds games list that has Smash Bros. on it!

[@stevenwhitear]

Oh the intro music! Nice.

[@ZachaRicO]

Always great to see new stuff from you. Kinda crazy how long you've been doing this.

[@spacesoccercowboy6091]

They may come once in a blue moon, but your videos are always a joy to watch! Figured I'd share some thoughts I have as well Surprised that I forgot that the 3DS had so many remakes, even to the end with the Bowser's Inside Story remake (which I have but it definitely should've been made for the Switch, RIP Alphadream). Also I better get Dream Team, I remember getting that same special edition 3DS but I somehow lost it and haven't seen it since... Rather surprised that WarioWare Gold wasn't brought up as an honorable mention at least due to it arguably being the most expansive entry in the series (i.e. character designs and voice acting). SSBU not having Smash Run feels really weird in retrospect, even though it made more sense on the 3DS due to everyone having their own screen on their respective 3DS model I dunno how to close out but maybe a video based around horror game chase themes would be cool, that and/or songs that make you go "Oh crap, I gotta get out of this place before it gets destroyed!" like the NES Metroid music after defeating Mother Brain; Figured I'd give this idea since Halloween is right around the corner.

[@dobadobadooo]

Solid list mate! My own top 10 (one per franchise): 10. *WarioWare Gold* 9. *Bravely Second: End Layer* (Honorable mention to *Bravely Default)* 8. *Super Mario 3D Land* 7. *Kid Icarus Uprising* 6. *The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds* 5. *Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia* (Honorable mention to *Fire Emblem Awakening)* 4. *Mario & Luigi: Dream Team* 3. *Pokémon Sun/Moon* (Honorable mention to *Pokémon Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby)* 2. *Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology* 1. *Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King*

[@CrackerNDaisyOfficial]

The 3DS needed more love. I got my New 2DS in 2020, and I still sometimes use it today! May it’s legacy live on forever

[@bobfresh473]

Love Everytime you drop

[@RifeXD]

Nice video. I tested every single free demo from the (EU) eshop shortly before the shutdown and found that the AiRace games were a pretty good use of the 3D, even if they were only time trail games. Sadly they were only digital releases so the only way to get them is to find a console that already has it (or use questionable means). Oh yeah and I've said this before but RIP Bomberman 3DS

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Kid Icarus Uprising easily. The creativity, energy, and amount of content is rarely matched in any Nintendo games

[@spacetoast87]

Smash 4 not being at the top of CJ's list feels like i stepped into an alternate universe to watch this

[@michaelgunnels9694]

I actually enjoyed kh:ddd. I enjoyed it for the most part I made it far for riku story but you have no idea how long it took to finally get sora passed the first world aka finding the boss. Also I enjoyed oras with sm being a close second on here

[@zeldasmetaknight]

Number 2: Many are wanting that series to return again. I do suggest looking up a youtube channel called: Zelda Universe: while they do all things Zelda they have one section dedicated to Kid Icarus, specifically what if Hades gave bad advice on Smash bros. Heck there are small intros before the skit of Hades, Pit, Palutena, Viridi, and others playing Mario Party and Among Us.

[@Mariokemon]

13:10 you hold your tongue! Robin x Anna is amazing! i love their support

[@LotteYanson]

Good list. Only alteration I would have made was replace Box Boy with either Ace Attorney Dual Destinies or Spirit of Justice.

[@earthboundian4871]

Smash run was just way too good to leave behind. Hope it comes back!

[@Alberto_Tellez]

I may not have a 3DS but I know of another amazing title: Wait for it... *SUPER MARIO 3D LAND!!!* To be honest it kicked off a new Mario series, that really took 2D and 3D and put them together to make a 3D Mario game that still gets you to Point A to Point B to save Peach *again.* The sequel 3D World improved on this with more playable characters, including Peach and even Rosalina, but this is still the title that started strong and is still the big thumbs up today.

[@xaviersalens606]

I understand the annoyance with the kh story past Dream Drop lol. I don't get super hung up on it tho, I just have fun with the games either way

[@unbind_all]

There actually is a game currently in its prototype stage that feels like they took Smash Run and turned it into a battle royale. It’s called Byte Breakers. Check it out if that sounds interesting to you.

[@GCrAnViMaOtaku95]

To clarify a bit on the whole Nobody thing. The retcon wasn't that Nobody had hearts the whole time, it's still true that when a Nobody is born they don't have hearts as the they are still literally the "body' the heart left behind when they're turned into heartless. However, a Nobody will grow a new heart to replace the old heart in time. Basically, Nobodies can grow hearts but they don't start out with one. There still some issues with it but the only questions it raised for me was "Does the new heart make them a different person from the original" because isn't true that human Nobodies retain their originals memories, and what value does restoring the original really have if Nobody will eventually become them anyways?

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

My personal list kinda brakes alot of your rules as the 3DS was an amazing Port/remake machine 😅 10. Mario 3D Land 9. Azure Striker Gunvolt 8. Dragon Quest 8 7. Fire Emblem echoes Shadows of Valentia 6. Tales of the Abyss 5. Kirby Planet Robobot 4. Kid Icarus Uprising 3. LoZ Link between worlds (tied with Twilight Princess and Majora's Mask as my favorite Zelda game of all time) 2. Every Singel Shin Megami Tensei game the system got( Like the 3DS was a megaten machine and all of them were great games I think i put so many hours into them my 3DS got possesed and speaks in Latin some times because all 6 games they put on the system are devilishly good time 4, 4A, Devil Survivor 1&2, Soul Hackers and Strange Journey redux) And beating all those games at number 1 Bravely Default and Bravely second (OH MY GOD THESE GAMES ARE AMAZING PEAK EARLY FINAL FANTASY BLISS like these two dare ask the question what if FF5 had an FF7 budget and level of writing and I love them for it and hate Bravely Default 2 for not living up to the precident they set. Like they are the best the 3DS offered and you could just own them and get your money's worth in my opinion)

[@SHADOWASH7]

Even though It’s a remake my favorite 3DS Game is Pokémon OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire.

[@lorde.d6297]

Surprised no has mentioned fantasy life. Great action rpg with 3 player co-op(albeit only free roaming)

[@ProfCoolio]

Great choices. Me personally, I would’ve put Rhythm Heaven Megamix at number one, and find a place for Warioware Gold as well.

[@theleaderturtle]

CJ, what do you think of this year's Sonic Central.

[@cjszero01]

I enjoyed it.

[@MegaDarkness5000]

Personally, I think Pokémon Gen 7 is truly the last greats of the main line series.

[@bluestreaker9242]

I would love if, one day in the future, Nintendo brings us a new pocket console. I mean...you can't improve upon perfection (hmhmm...or CAN you? >;3), but it'd be interesting to see...that...and I just...refuse to let this magical console family die. The DS Family was basically damn-near perfection, and was, for a time, Nintendo's bestselling console, and it ain't hard to see why with fantastic games like these. I'll always treasure the memories...even if Nintendo may not themselves... T.T

[@calebgurney762]

8:43 Mario and Luigi dream team 😮that game is goated

[@MacenW]

Agreed, it was my first Mario RPG. I cannot wait for brothership

[@Grant_Scarboro]

12:43 Sounds like Legends Luke Skywalker from Star Wars Legends.

[@howdoyoudab3766]

What do you think about donkey Kong tropical freeze

[@cjszero01]

I have a review that will answer that in great detail.

[@the_rustydoornob1164]

12:48 … so basically u made a Luke skywalker?

[@darkdoctor1915]

3DS is the best portable console ever

[@meta527II]

What's with the terrible video quality? But I'll still watch this. 10. DEFINITELY one of the best 3DS games 9. I should talk about it more because I love it 8. An AWESOME game 6. I'd have put it a bit lower, but still a nice game 5. I think it's just decent. 4. It's decent, but I wish there was only a Wii-U version and that Smash Run was in that version. But you just said Sakurai likes to make every entry special, yet you still want to see this mode come back (which I'll admit I do love) 3. A great game, but I enjoy Fates (YES I SAID IT) 2. Should have seen it coming. 1. EXTREMELY underrated

[@cjszero01]

I don't have a 3DS capture card. I had to use my iphone to record the footage for the handheld games.

[@meta527II]

@@cjszero01 And you don't like downloading gameplay videos?

[@cjszero01]

@@meta527II That's right. I don't want to use someone else's footage. My footage, my experience. Plus you don't have to worry about someone trying to claim the video as theirs.

[@unclepaul1995]

Waluigi Fans disagreed on Mario Kart 7. I know You don’t like Coin in Mario Kart 8, but Waluigi Fans hated Mario Kart 7 for not having Waluigi on the Roster. just saying.

[@CharlesWhite-c3h]

Connelly Knolls

[@sdssdsd-u7h]

Johnathon Points

[@orangeslash1667]

The reason Kingdom Hearts is so complicated is that Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi thinks the game wouldn't do well unless the story was as epic as a Final Fantasy story. He also hates sequels. So giving Kingdom Hearts a complex story and multiple sequels doesn't mix very well???

[@toonzach2870]

The thing is Sakaguchi's involvement with the franchise past the first game is basically non-existent. Even for the first game I don't think his role went any further than advisor, and since he left Square in 2003, it's unlikely that he had any further involvement in KH even if we're just considering Chain of Memories. It's always been Nomura's baby first and foremost.

[@orangeslash1667]

@@toonzach2870 Yes, but Nomura took Sakaguchi's advice way too seriously.

[@PriestleyLorraine-v8l]

Jacinto Island

[@BakerVicky-v6t]

Littel Prairie

[@BloomfieldFrederica-g4u]

Valerie Meadow

[@ShirleyLambert-j1h]

Quentin Port

[@FelixLinda-c1d]

Francesca Circle

[@EllsworthMeister-j6e]

Raynor View

[@WyattKim-g1p]

Kyle Mews

[@unclepaul1995]

Why so Angry about Kingdom Heart? Anger turn You Evil!

[@cjszero01]

The gameplay is fun, but the elements and retcons they put into this game... just why?

[@unclepaul1995]

@@cjszero01 A fun Gameplay. but Don't let the Story Anger You. Terra was so Angry, He turned Evil.

[@RichardKramer-o3w]

Klein Hollow

[@trainman666]

Detective Pikachu is one of my favorites, and I'm surprised it didn't make the list.

[@VanessaFlory-y5p]

Karelle Lights