31 Best Nintendo 3DS Games of All Time

[@tristanlopez4807]

31) Metroid: Samus Returns 1:04 30) Xenoblade Chronicles 3D 1:45 29) Stella Glow 2:19 28) Ever Oasis 2:52 27) Super Mario 3D Land 3:31 26) Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth 25) Kirby: Planet Robobot 4:49 24) Fire Emblem Awakening 5:20 23) Rune Factory 4 5:52 22) Kid Icarus: Uprising 6:25 21) Fantasy Life 7:02 20) Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS 7:37 19) Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D 18) Shin Megami Tensei IV 8:55 17) Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World 9:37 16) Monster Hunter Generations 10:16 15) SEGA 3D Classics COllection 11:05 14) Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King 11:43 13) Mario Golf: World Tour 12:40 12) Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon 13:16 11) Rhythm Heaven Megamix 13:55 10) Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call 14:31 9) New Super Mario Bros. 2 15:20 8) Bravely Second: End Layer 16:04 7) Star Fox 64 3D 16:45 6) The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 17:37 5) Mario Kart 7 19:09 4) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 20:19 3) Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 21:21 2) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 22:27 2) The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D 22:33 1) Animal Crossing: New Leaf 23:56

[@atodamadre3197]

The real MVP

[@SDKwarrior]

you are a saint. only here to get roms lol

[@guidorussoheck2100]

NeedForWeed is awesome, hacked mine the past two weeks. Best decition ever. Playing everything

[@TheDawsonFoster]

Like

[@what8519]

im so happy people from 2 weeks ago commented on this :")

[@CasualViewer-t4f]

I love my Switch but in 2020 I can’t believe how much I keep going back to my 3Ds. What gem of a system this thing is!

[@astralmaster]

Canosis Plays yea me too, I just got kid icarus uprising for my birthday and played the heck out of it

[@jjoosshhb2193]

while nintendo has no plans to stop supporting the 3ds' games and multiplayer - They will have to some day. Get the most out of your 3ds so you don't have to heavily ssoftmod it it top play multiplayer

[@JonnyTenebrous]

I love my Switch too, no doubt about it. But the 3DS library is amazing and I find it much more portable to carry around, and more comfortable to hold in my hands while I'm relaxing before bed or whatever. Also, I really love the 3D effect on my N3DSXL... I feel a bit sad to think we may not have another 3D system for... ever? Amazing system.

[@pearspeedruns]

I play my 3DS a lot more than my Switch.

[@HatinOnJay]

@@pearspeedruns me too

[@CDubya.82]

I’ve joined the 3DS bandwagon rather late I know but much the same as I did with the PS3, joining late means I have a huge buffet of quality to feast on. Rather than joining hype early and starving between releases.

[@9voltage]

I did too.

[@OTBASH]

Looks like I found my people. lol So far I have three 3ds games, pokemon ultra moon, ocarina of time, and majora's mask. Looking at these videos to find out what else I can get.

[@MINERCRAFTpeVSxbox]

Rastabugs get cfw on your 3ds then

[@solospirit8742]

@Charlie L. Fantasy Life. It is way better than it looks.

[@javiruiz4405]

I just got the switch a couple months ago and I like it, but I'm debating if it's worth it to get the 3ds xl???

[@gabe2045]

If your going to make a video do it right & write a list in the description like this: Metroid: Samus Returns Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Stella Glow Ever Oasis Super Mario 3D Land Etrian Odyssey V Kirby: Planet Robot Fire Emblem Awakening Rune Factory 4 Kid Icarus: Uprising Fantasy Life Super Mario Maker Donkey Kong Country Shin Megami Tensei IV Poochy & Yoshi’s Monster Hunter Generations Sega 3D classics collection Dragon Quest VIII Mario Golf: world tour Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Rhythm Heaven Megamix Theatrhythm Final Fantasy New Super Mario bros 2 Bravely Second Star fox 64 3D The Legend of Zelda: A link between worlds 5. Mario Kart 7 4. Super Smash Bros. 3. Pokemon ultra sun & ultra moon 2. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D 1. Animal Crossing New leaf

[@carlososuna4792]

You already did it what's the point dumbass

[@ethylg7572]

Thanks, I was hoping someone had done this! :)

[@RicarditoRicardon]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. You saved me time

[@BoundlessInfinity]

thank you hero without cape XD

[@ThyKorey]

Thanks For Spoiling

[@SwedePotato314]

I have a Switch but I still play my 3ds allll the time, almost daily. It's much more convenient to travel with. Battery life way better than Switch Lite for travel. I have a MASSIVE collection of games and the ds and 3ds library is perfection. I keep buying games, carts and digital, to this day. Whatever 3ds you own don't get rid of it. These are just such a perfect piece of gaming history and a blast to play.

[@leeartlee915]

I didn’t buy a 3DS until 2020 (the pandemic got me to do all sorts of weird things). Now it’s my most played system. More than my Switch, more than my PS5, and more than my Series X. Before that I bought a Wii U which kinda lead me to buy more Nintendo stuff. And would you believe that I never owned a DS or a GBA? So all those libraries were suddenly available to me with this one little handheld. Until it’s easier to hack the Switch, my 3DS is going to continue getting tons of play by me.

[@trashinGame]

@@leeartlee915 meanwhile me who emulates 3ds, switch, ds, gba, psp, ps2 and all available systems on my phone.... i know for some its not as good as physical buttons but growing up all i cud do was emulate and with touch controls, so i dislike phyical buttons (even tho it makes games like metroid a colossal pain in the Mara)

[@leeartlee915]

@@trashinGame Hey man, I support however people choose to game, as long as they don’t act like stuck up snobs about it (I’m looking at those “I only play on original hardware” folks). I just love it when people find a way to game when they may not have been able to otherwise. I love this hobby more than anyone. I would never want to gatekeep it from others.

[@HaroldTheWizardCat]

I sadly got the reward for playing Animal Crossing for 500 hrs I'm lonely

[@TheXppp1]

That's not much at all tho

[@HaroldTheWizardCat]

Xppp1 for a handheld game it is

[@GriffithzDream]

Sitting at 1.1k on Smash 3ds here lul

[@WhoTheDev]

Boi... if stardew was on 3ds I'd be way past you.

[@spicy4642]

Shizuo igot 9000 hours on mario maker

[@Tredenix]

"Ever Oasis is a game like no other" [Proceeds to describe it by comparison to other games] Gave me a bit of a chuckle with that :P

[@mohamedaminekhadhraoui6417]

What he means is that it's a mix between three different games.

[@Orangekhoi14]

Link Between Worlds is still visually stunning, extremely replayable, and a great sequel to Link to the Past. My all time favorite game on the 3DS.

[@Krogrosen]

It felt repetitive to use the same world again imo. But i liked the painting mechanic

[@williamraboine]

Bosses are too easy imo. Also I don’t like how the armor is set up, would’ve been better to make them purchasable from shops as the story progressed.

[@makememadgaming8493]

Luigi’s mansion dark moon is legit one of my favourite games ever. THE MUSIC IS AMAZING, THE AREAS ARE TERRIFYING, AND MY PANTS WERE SOILED AFTER THE HAUNTED TOWERS

[@jonasking9587]

I gotta pick those games up before they're stupid expensive.

[@flowrepins6663]

@@jonasking9587 are you guys for real? scary of dat 😂 joke right ? is not like its a silent hill game

[@TWDividence]

I know I might be the only one but I thought the Yo-kai watch series deserved a spot I mean the games were very fun in my opinion and It had so many places to explore and expanded every game also not to mention in the sequel fowards your Yo-kai friends could follow you and even after the story you had so many things you could do even side missions I think it was way ahead of its time and deserved a spot at least

[@azivine7]

Yo-Kai Watch 2 should definitely be on this list. Certified BANGER.

[@joschisaurus182]

Ace Attorney is my number 1. I see them as a must buy on the 3DS. The Ace Attorney series is a mix of visual novel, detective work + courtroom battles, where you defend your innocent clients and learn the truth of what had happened. The characters are colourful and full of personality, the cases interesting and I cannot get enough of them.

[@George-fe5mf]

Playing the first AA game in the trilogy collection for the first time at the moment and I wholeheartedly agree. As someone who's never played a single visual novel I am thoroughly enjoying it.

[@MystDawg]

I swear if Ace attorney isn't on this list I'll eat my cat Edit: welp, I guess I'm having Chinese tonight

[@assafchen6462]

Zufdawg its so underrated alot of main strean youtube isnt playing fw no one talks about it

[@MystDawg]

assaf chen I couldn't agree more

[@Lucar341]

I've clicked on this video only to see if Ace Attorney was here. Well, it wasn't but I'm not disappointed either - good to know that I'm not the only one, who loves it ^^ Ace Attorney master race

[@ianloree2784]

assaf chen Ace Attorney is one of my favorite game franchises EVER

[@JoshLeitzel]

It's not an ordered list

[@garywood97]

I don't think you can use the c-stick with Ocarina btw. Only Majoras. Ocarina was made long before the New 3DS, so they weren't even aware of a c-stick.

[@Siggibartman]

Gordon Freemason there is a 3DS Circle Pad to add a extra Circle Stick to the Old 3ds and 3DS XL.

[@garywood97]

I know. I think Ocarina was made before that as well though and I don't think it's supported.

[@danielchrisronan2281]

In OoT you can only move the camera with "L-Targeting". I am playing it now... Haven't gotten Majoras mask yet tho...

[@danielchrisronan2281]

Gordon Freemason BTW I love your username and picture! Half-Life 3 please!

[@Hajistrife]

Playing OOT with the stick right now

[@TrepeGB]

I’d have added Super Street-fighter IV 3D, Tales of the Abyss & Resident Evil Revelations.

[@pk8749]

When they showed animal crossing with the music it was very satisfying and pleasing and it made me happy and now I feel nastalgic

[@reeseseater12]

The lack of a Professor Layton and Ace Attorney game is criminal. Those BOTH had 2 great games on the 3DS and even a crossover (I would cheat and put one of each plus the crossover). I would've also had a different top 5 but that's subjective so I won't jump on you for that. (Also including OoT & MM on there is unfair, OF COURSE they would make it; they're all-time great games but LBW shouldn't be looked down upon, I'd have that in my top 10)

[@stephenbrown2512]

reeseseater12 same professor Layton games were probably in my top 10 if not 5!!! They were so good and memorable and the music was brilliant. I can’t believe they’re not on here at all

[@reeseseater12]

I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't play them because if they did they'd be on here (I mean there were games on here I hadn't even heard of). Which did you prefer, since on 1 per series, Miracle Mask or Azaran Legacy? I personally preferred the Azaran Legacy. But if you go to Ace Attorney between Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice that one is harder. I might have to go with DD just because there is one case in SoJ that I felt was kinda a dud, that was how close it was for me, just one ok case bumped it down slightly, both have great stories but one game I felt had 5 great cases (add in that DLC one too) where the other one had 4 great cases and 1 so-so one (although, I will be honest, I got busy hand haven't touched its DLC, so may its DLC is so good it does slightly push it up). But I would also throw Pheonox Wright vs Professor Layton on my list as well, if you hadn't played that I'd suggest it.

[@thotung34]

Azran Legacy and Spirit of Justice are phenomenal experiences

[@thotung34]

Virtue's Last Reward also deserves a place

[@Philipjpaterson]

I like animal Crossing new leaf And I got a lot of hours out of it I recognize it’s a great game but it’s a weird pick for number one overall. It’s probably the best game in the series so far and one of the best games on 3DS but I still have to say as much as I like its genre is probably too much of an acquired taste to declare it the best game on the system. The number one overall Game probably should be something I could put in Anyone’s hands and there’s a 95 percent chance They’ll love it

[@jd-py5nm]

such a great little console

[@jden_224]

Josh Dollins It’s my favourite console ever, but only for the games.

[@LMan86]

For me it’s the games and its overall hardware design. I LOVE the clamshell design and the many different limited edition designs you can get it in

[@jden_224]

I’m sorry, but I don’t feel that the overall quality of GBA and DS games compare to the ones on the 3DS.

[@LMan86]

GBA and DS don’t compare to the 3DS. The only reason they have sold more units overall is because the 3DS has had to compete with the rise of smart phones since its inception. All things considered, the 3DS has done amazingly well

[@ShouldOfStudiedForTheTest]

I also love the backwards compablity with the DS.

[@langstonvaughan568]

What no Garfield kart I lost all respect for Nintendolife

[@favna]

Langston Vaughan if only it would've been exploited for *hax just so we could've gotten lasangahax

[@melow8944]

Garfield Kart is, and always will be, the best game ever

[@yeheyuan]

Langston Vaughan 😂

[@reececameron5070]

Oh please 🙄

[@buttermilkjesus408]

@@reececameron5070 ever heard of a joke?

[@drabin7759]

Nintendo Life: HELLow there lovely ppl KZbin: did he just say hell? *DEMONETIZED*

[@ericfricke4512]

DEMONetized

[@marioluigi3212]

No

[@thanezollman5269]

Hello there lovely people italics women in terms of life here

[@CambreyGoG]

This top 31 is still relevant as of October 2019. My personal favorite is still Fantasy Life.

[@BoganBrett]

Thank you for putting Fantasy Life on this list. It's easily the best game I've ever played. Such a nice and relaxing (usually, depends on your job) game. And the story wasn't half bad either!

[@AlexaLegacy]

I still regularly play Animal Crossing and I'm SO HAPPY to see it at #1

[@FranktheTank319]

I just want to say that Omega Ruby was my favorite Pokemon on the 3DS. My close 2nd was Sun and Moon. I never played Ultra Sun and Moon, though.

[@graintrain1284]

Mine is alpha sapphire

[@FranktheTank319]

@@graintrain1284 it's a good game. My brother and I would get different copies so he would always play sapphire and I played ruby.

[@stonecold5373]

Just got my first 2DS XL (first handheld since the DS and Vita), and a lot of these games look great. My 2DS XL came with Mario Kart 7 :D which has been so much fun, even online, and I picked up A Link Between Worlds for my first real adventure game, and LOVE It. Can't wait for Super Mario 3D land and Ocarina/Majora's and others.

[@Iamradthad]

Majora's mask is👌👌

[@troyharrison798]

MII TOPIA

[@RedSoxKal]

Our kids have Switch Lite and 3DS. Both systems are great but the 3DS has many creative ways to play. From tilting to using the stylus, blowing air at the mic and pressing buttons and the dual screens. It provides more play styles. I hope that in 2020 and beyond that people will figure a way to keep it alive and add upgrades to the screen like what we see from 3rd party manufacturers with the Gameboy Advance and its IPS addon.

[@guuu881]

I may be mistaken, but I was under the impression that Mario Maker 3DS lacked not just Miiverse, but rather lacked all online functionality. In contrast, I believe the WiiU version can still share and play online levels even without Miiverse. This makes the 3DS version seem nearly worthless.

[@petergriffin7718]

guuu881 the 3ds version is the same game but in a worse resolution

[@Andrewhippo87]

Unless there was an update im not aware of, you are correct. There are random levels from the Wii u version in the 3ds version but other than that, it lacks any kind of level sharing or online functionality.

[@lambourghini350gt]

Mario maker on 3ds does have a mode that the Wii u version does not, and that is the super Mario challenge. Honestly, I just finished this mode recently and it was amazing, I think it's worth getting the 3ds version just for this mode.

[@BothGabor]

That mode sounds fun, but there is little point in creating levels if you can't share them. Also, I just want to try the famous levels and stuff. I really, really, really hope that Nintendo comes to its senses and allows those features at one point.

[@CDubya.82]

Yep. I don’t have a Wii U and so the 3DS version is all I have and makes me want a Wii U.

[@mattaugustine5542]

I'm sad the 3ds is slowly dying because of the switch. Hope Nintendo continues the DS handhelds because it has such a large player base.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

Mattimoo 2 - You and me BOTH! I want another next gen handheld system from Nintendo with PS Vita-like graphics, hi-res screen, a true Control Stick that replaces the nub, 32GB of infernal memory (since that seems to be the Nintendo standard), better speakers/sound quality, maintain the 3D effect feature, but improve upon it, remove backwards compatibility with Nintendo DS games if it means that the handheld will be bigger and thicker, because of that inclusion, and multi-touch screen on Top/Bottom. I really hope Nintendo makes an announcement regarding a next gen handheld in 2018 for release in later 2019/early 2020. They just have to make at least one more addition to the Nintendo handheld family.

[@westhescrub]

Well, Pokemon's next main series game is on the Switch, so i believe the 3ds is pretty much died. The Unreal engine 4 support is probably what makes the Switch more appealing in my opinion. I've worked with UE4, and it's a breeze. nothing too complicated unless you want it to be.

[@nelret7292]

Well you could always get a switch as and use it as a handheld only system, it's getting very very good 1st party support and some good 3rd party games here and there to give you options, it also is pretty powerful for a handheld so you know nintendo is gonna crank those 1st party games up to 11 XD

[@Kittyrave64]

# teddz yes but the only issue is the cost and the size of the switch. The 3ds is usally about the size of a small cell phone and is way cheaper if bought used

[@jden_224]

Nintendo HDS should be a thing

[@jackeag4295]

I'm about halfway through the video and have only heard of about 12 of the games

[@Flame765]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO KNOWS THAT RHYTHM HEAVEN EXISTS IN ONE OF THESE LISTS!

[@quirkykoopa7943]

I definitely agree with you that Animal Crossing : New Leaf should be number one. It is the best animal crossing game by a long mile and for me it is my favourite and most played game of all time. P.S.-I spent 400 hours playing it. What is my life?

[@Danielito9320]

Is hard to play it when you got no friends to visit in the game

[@Wineoclockbookworm]

2022....New Leaf is still the best Animal Crossing game! IMHO

[@imaginator85]

I'm POSITIVE that RE Revelations not being on here was some kind of mistake.

[@MatthewLynchh]

Exactly. I can tell the difference from and good game, and a game I just don't care for. Witcher 3 and RER are games I don't care for, but still good. STELLA GLOW 4EVER

[@julianx2rl]

OUUU, SHIT NIGGAH!!! I completely forgot about that Zombie Rotten piece of Masterpiece. It'd be easy to remove Sega Collection to get that one in.

[@desfefe]

Its not really that good of a game. Its impressive for what it is on a 3ds, a technical achievement, but not a great game overall.

[@KagatoAsuka]

No you're wrong its a fantastic game and what the Resident Evil Series needed after 6.

[@desfefe]

I mean not really. Resident evil 7 was what the series needed. Revelations was more of the things that could have been, but with the horrible aspects of resident evil resident evil 5 and 6 included. Very forgettable story, and as a game.... Well I will remember fondly exploring the ship, but the other action set pieces....meh. Speaking of it I actually am baffled by how much I forgot of this game.... As a resident evil title it is decent, but a 3ds game? There are better games out there...

[@HalfBMartha]

23:55 minutes waiting for Professor Layton to show up... Then I realized animal crossing hadn't shown up and I knew my sweet british gentleman would be forgotten forever.

[@MatthewLynchh]

FANTASY LIFE IS ON HERE TOO!! OMG FINALLY SOMEONE THAT HAS PLAYED GAMES OTHER THAN POKEMON AND REMAKES OF ZELDA

[@SwedePotato314]

This list gets 1000+ exp for listing Ever Oasis, Fantasy Life, Bravely Default and Bravely Second. There are sooo so many amazing games between DS and 3DS. I could never choose. But those games, either one or some, don't always show up on lists.

[@twitchster77]

Omg...#1 gave me such a HUGE nostalgia trip! I can't believe it's been so long since I've played that game! About the most charming game I've ever touched in my life! I couldn't quite figure out which game you guys were going to have as #1, but as soon as I saw it, I was really happy to see it at the top! :D

[@Draco7811]

Kingdom Hearts 3D should definitely be on here somewhere.

[@okayibelieveyou9330]

Draco7811 love KH but not, DDD ruined everything

[@xcoldkore6347]

The remaster on ps4 is a better experience, trust me, i have both

[@Darkrising1993]

Ya but this video also has Smash Bros. 3DS on the list when WiiU is clearly better. This video isn't about which one (if a game is on multiple platforms) is better, rather just what are the best 3DS games, and I agree KHDDD as a 3DS game should be on there.

[@arrgber]

Draco7811 Totally agreed! One of my favorite RPG's on the 3ds. And, in my opinion, second best Kingdom Hearts just after II.

[@andreworourke3908]

The pets. Suck.

[@thehyliangamer100]

A Link Between Worlds is my favourite 3DS game ever, and that's saying a lot with the 3DS's amazing library

[@rafaelj8808]

My top 5 1. Luigi's mansion 2. 2. Super Smash Bros. 3. Animal Crossing New Leaf. 4. Mario Kart 7. 5. Super Mario Bros 2.

[@Jessi143143]

I bought Animal Crossing for my 3ds when I was pregnant with my first. She's 4 now and we both play it together! Couldn't agree more on number 1.

[@clyyz]

Jessi Lopez that’s cool✨

[@jonsnow8629]

Weird flex but ok

[@revolucionario4532]

I’m getting a 3ds in 2019/2020 just for ocarina of time

[@chironthecuddley6144]

There is a ton of great games for the 3DS. I originally got mine for Pokemon X on launch day, but it quickly became my Monster Hunter machine because it has MH3U, MH4U and MHG all on one amazing system.

[@johnbreechvillaverde7189]

*pokemon

[@buffyfan10112]

I got mine for Pokémon! After finishing Sword a few weeks ago, I have an itch to play the games I missed since I never owned the 3DS family. I also wanted to play Majora’s Mask and some of the Mario games. I got Link Between Worlds fairly cheap, which I’ve heard good reviews about. It’s really a great handheld system. I regret not owning a 3DS sooner.

[@sangu1951]

Guys it was the best thing, ive ever done.. I bought a New 3ds XL + 64GB SD Card.. I homebrewed it. I'm playing GB, GBC, GBA, DS and 3DS Games.. damn.. i got at least 20 Games for each Handheld Gen. p.s a New 2DS XL might be better, because of the New 3ds XL loose build quality at the top screen

[@jrchmgn.]

@@sangu1951 question: my wife's cousin let me borrow his 3ds and its already jb with 64gb sd is that the max for it or can i upgrade it to 128gb or more? There are alot of games i want to install but i can't because space.

[@MettleMadness]

5: Metroid Samus Returns 4: Majoras Mask 3D 3: XC3D 2: M&L Dream Team 1: ALBW

[@alexandersliva3993]

DERPUSLORD I agree. Animal crossing sucks dick

[@psycorboctobre1440]

nope... BIS...

[@ItsThatRetro]

00:10 And then the March Direct happened and now there's 3DS games coming for at least until 2019.

[@Montork]

I played 300 hours on acnl Then gave up my copy when I unlocked everything. Now? Someone got me back into it. And I can't stop. It's a perfect game

[@YRDX]

What do you do now though.

[@funny_lauren_epic_time]

“i don’t really like pit as a character” oh it’s time for a crusade

[@Kinaldio]

Really cool to see Theatrehythm CC on the list! I've put hundreds of hours into that game, it's probably my favorite game on the Nintendo 3DS

[@NebulaDark]

Number 1: ACNL....Thank You Alex. Now go to Nintendo HQ and tell the higher ups we want AC for the Switch ASAP! XD

[@Leopardeye]

🙀 Right?

[@onionplays3303]

Whelp... 😉

[@Sonicjan]

Done

[@bepsihole]

we have new horizons now

[@fablejoey3666]

LOVED SEEING FANTASY LIFE!!!! one of my favorite games ever made

[@docmarion8902]

For me, Kid Icarus Uprising deserves de first spot. It's one of my favorite games of all time, I'm impressed till today that it is on a 3DS

[@Pigeonswain]

AW YEAH BABY!

[@Pigeonswain]

But yeah, I REALLY gotta agree. Plus, the soundtrack is one of the best on the system!

[@jax799]

Yea wondering where that was

[@DarthSideous63]

I would love Nintendo to re release it for the New 3DS with it's c stick and ZR and ZL controls.

[@EricAbroad]

3DS > Switch as far as portable gaming goes. Streetpass alone is STILL such a joy. Don't get me wrong, I love my Switch, but it feels more akin to a portable gaming laptop than a pocket handheld. Cool for vacations, but not so cool for daily life. If you don't have a 3DS, I highly recommend getting your hands on a 'NEW' 3DS model (either regular, 2DS, or XL) and installing custom firmware onto it. This allows region-free gaming and also allows you to download your collection so you can take it ALL with you, no cartridges needed. LONG LIVE PORTABLE GAMING ON THE 3DS

[@JasonJrake]

Thanks for this list. Theatrythm Final Fantasy is my favorite music game and in my top ten all time! The mix of rpg elements with some of the greatest game music of all time is such a pefect combination. Mariokart 7 also really holds up. its also got a really strong 3d immersion.

[@mattymoore1107]

A great game for the 3ds is tomadachi life. It is so comedies and fun, and I was shocked it wasn't on here

[@Mark-xw5yt]

Moorm same, i only played the demo but it was so fun. i wanted to get it but i couldn't

[@Slenderquil]

Tomidachi life was great, but it can kinda grow old really quickly once you've done everything there is to do

[@josephyates]

I am embarresd to admit that i have spent over 1000 hrs on animal crossing.. I havr no friends

[@xmaverickhunterkx]

Please don't use Remaster and Remake as synonyms. They are not. Cheers.

[@NitroIndigo]

How?

[@meganutHUGE]

+Nitro Indigo a remake changes the original game while a remaster keeps true to the original

[@cahan7033]

Nitro Indigo A remake completely remakes a game from the ground up whereas a remaster just makes the game look a little prettier and improve the frame rate

[@NitroIndigo]

So why is N. Sane Trilogy called a remaster if it was modelled from scratch?

[@TheGauges420]

Nitro Indigo scratch? Correct me if im wrong, i havent really checked it out fully yet, but im pretty sure N. Sane Trilogy is a remaster....

[@hizokadarkwolf]

this one aged well. I just got another 3DS, after 4 years, and I'm in the process of building a collection. Most of the mentioned here will be a priority. The best handheld ever.

[@valleyofthedawlz]

I am glad they included Stella Glow in this list. One of the most underrated game for the 3ds

[@jden_224]

All I see in the reply sections of comments is: "It's not an ordered list" "It's not an ordered list" "It's not an ordered list" "It's not an ordered list" "It's not an ordered list" The last five in the list WERE in order…

[@idontknoeausername1624]

It's not an ordered list

[@jden_224]

2 years ago

[@jessneufeld]

Just bought a 2ds XL and excited to work my way through this catalogue

[@3laizann]

where are u still able to buy the old consoles?

[@jessneufeld]

SirMinSuga I snagged one on the Walmart online store actually but the supply is low these days.

[@johnfrompizzahut1991]

Don’t you dare insult mk Wii

[@ilyich7567]

exactly

[@Eduar6996]

*Proceeds to insult MK Wii.* Pssh, nothin' personal, kid.

[@xcoldkore6347]

*teleports behind you*

[@steffenjohnson3217]

so true that game is my childhood

[@jden_224]

I can never find much fun in MKWii anymore. I used to love it, but now it’s one of my least favourite Mario Karts. The only ones that I like less are MK64 and Super Mario Kart.

[@mikellegru7152]

I'd have added fossil fighter frontier a masterpiece of my childhood but nobody never talk about it

[@scorchingflametoashes907]

Finally, a list that mentions Ever Oasis, it's such a fun game!!!

[@bferdowsian]

I see that echoes was overlooked of the fire emblem games

[@tomcat_vf41]

You guys did a great job for the top 5, especially #1.

[@EdgeyvonKarma]

Another great game you guys missed is Virtue's Last Reward. It might suffer a bit by being a sequel to the equally obscure 999 Nine Hours Nine Persons Nine Doors for the Classic DS, but it is a solid blend of visual novel storytelling and escape the room puzzles that kept me engaged all the way through.

[@Hippienolic2]

So I've watched the switch one, this one and the gba one, and I can say that Nintendo Life is obsessed with RPGs and golf

[@DarkWorldQ8]

I had a strong feeling that Mario Kart 7 and Smash Bros would make the top 5, even though I never tried Mario Kart 7 or Smash for 3DS.

[@zachs3680]

No Tomodachi Life? That’s a huge disappointment. Easily one of my favorite games of all time.

[@Piboom4]

There's just too many great games on the 3DS.

[@Eduar6996]

3DS: "Why can't I hold all these great games?" Me: "I dunno, maybe you could try to get a bigger SD card?"

[@brownsfan3290]

I was just gonna comment about this game. Definitely should be on the list and easily most underrated on the system

[@sideopsdiecast8181]

Horrible 'game'. Glad I traded it in long ago.

[@jden_224]

I WANT to like Tomodachi Life, but I can't. First of all, I was disappointed when it was sold as a game that was supposed to have a lot of funny and crazy drama… The thing is, though, nothing is crazy. After playing for about two weeks, you hear the Sam few lines over, and over, AND OVER again. The game is so repetitive. Not only that, but also slow. Nothing is chaotic. You have to wait hours for anything even mildly interesting to happen. The thing is, though, whatever is 'interesting,' as I said before, is just the same as last time, and completely repetitive. I'm sorry, but the game was falsely advertised. The game is also extremely empty, and it needs a lot more. Basically, it's a great idea with LOTS of potential, but it was severely flawed and is capable of nothing but boring me within minutes. I want to give the whole concept of the game a chance, though. Nintendo needs to release a sequel to the Switch with much more creative dialogue and content.

[@lazarusmagellan2367]

I will vouch for fantasy life. It’s one damn good game and the server has active people if you wanna do multiplayer

[@CallMeP1ink]

Nintendo official said the switch is not replacing the 3ds. And games will continue to come out and develop.

[@aswkimaris]

That’s what they said about the DS and Gameboy

[@Darkrising1993]

Yes but they did say Pokemon won't be (after Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and not including Mystery Dungeon or other "non-main" pokemon games could still be on 3DS) on 3DS anymore because they pushed it to it's maximum potential (according to them, but I agree) on the 3DS and they can't get any better (or improve with new stuff and what not) on the 3DS. Now if the the 3DS actually has a legitimate "next-gen" successor aside from the switch maybe but not with the current 3DS systems

[@trevloveszelda]

ew...the 3DS should be dead by now

[@CallMeP1ink]

Trevor Kyle Melton i know the graphics are bad but its about how much fun u can get out of it...

[@trevloveszelda]

the 3DS has okay graphics ...also just to say it cause it's true - graphics matter

[@chloefisher1344]

Love the fact that you include Rune factory 4 on here. You are right its a weird game and isn't for everyone but in my opinion its an amazing game and should be tried at least once.

[@madelainerowley8854]

1:00 in and I’m already living for your personality. Immediate subscriber

[@zomblexey3killer382]

Wheres kirby triple deluxe ;-;

[@bluetruckwindshield]

;-;

[@עידואבידן]

One game from each main seires.

[@totaldramakatie9210]

*My top 5 3DS games* 5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf 4. Pokemon X 3: Kirby: Planet Robobot 2: Smash Bros. 1: Tomodachi Life

[@pokeohtcg]

7:50 - "It does lack Miiverse connectivity." Literally no games have Miiverse conectivity, Alex.

[@pokeohtcg]

GameSlashers I just double-checked, and I didn't hear him say it.

[@julianx2rl]

I think its kind of brave to leave this comment here, but if I where U, I'd delete it now, so... Palpatine voice: Do it!

[@anthonynycholas4230]

I miss Miiverse....

[@hotchilliesdeluxe]

miiverse died in november

[@YerkDiff]

here we are almost two years later and 3DS games are still being made....

[@fukksky1]

hey dude my freind told me he wants my ocarina of time for majoras mask should i trade

[@bryce5519]

@@fukksky1 Yeah sure go for it!

[@banjobates3637]

You can see Majora's Mask when during the creepy transition from Ocarina of Time to Majora's Mask.

[@mrgato5438]

How you go from Majora’s mask to animal crossing? Idk🤷🏽‍♂️

[@tdunster2011]

Resident Evil Revelations is one of the best games on the 3DS. Why is it not on the list ?

[@Cytronik]

Its not only a great game but it also blows my mind how they delivered this quality and size on the 3DS!

[@hayato5815]

Don’t forget Face raiders

[@intense_vibration]

Marshmallow Blob don’t forget pictochat

[@jaynacoltellino4631]

boi

[@manongraymond5481]

Face raiders was pretty fun to me tbh

[@andrewnicholas9672]

Thank you for putting ACNL for the number one spot. I have been a player since 2013, and I’m still playing in 2018.

[@mikehunt9884]

I wish they made Mario Golf and Mario Tennis games back like GBA games, the Camelot developed games that had RPG elements.. those games were so much fun.

[@Darian-mk1bw]

Who else is here trying to figure out what 3ds games they should rebuy while we can update them?

[@jdssurf]

explain.............. i have a 2ds xl but only a handful of games, don't know much about it

[@iidirectxii7545]

What a brilliant syatem.

[@Mot0193]

What a brilliant grammar

[@kem5350]

@@Mot0193 Ikr?

[@RoboBlue2]

ORAS had the better story mode IMO. The newest game in the series will inevitably have the best multiplayer experience though.

[@SolinoOruki]

This really is a definitive list. The best one I've seen for 3DS. And I've been watching all of them cuz I just started on 3ds 😂 :))

[@will5920]

You also need to make a list on the best ds games

[@Philipjpaterson]

Still haven’t gotten around to buying a switch yet and it’s lists like this that stop me every time. I’m already totally sold on getting one but the practicality in me keeps looking at these lists like this and I say to myself there’s dozens of great games on your 3DS you haven’t played yet why spend that $300 on a new console when you could spend that same money on games.

[@TheBeggies95]

And switch's games are like 85 bucks for fucks sakes

[@penelopegiannaki6461]

Philip Paterson I feel u I have a 3ds and it's already happened

[@cardboardbox761]

Don't have to buy 3DS games with CFW ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@splatsx]

just homebrew your ds and you wont need to buy any games

[@Loki-hc3vy]

@@TheBeggies95 your IQ is like 85 you moron lol

[@henudiso1811]

"Because i don't think there are gonna be any more" 2019: Kirby's EXTRA epic yarn

[@AdustGore4]

And Etrian Oddisey: Nexus

[@unlocc570]

And Persona Q2

[@gabrielresendea]

My top 10: 1. OoT 3D 2. Majora's Mask 3D 3. Super Mario 3D Land 4. Metroid: Samus Returns 5. A Link Between Worlds 6. Super Smash Bros. 7. Mario Kart 7 8. Kid Icarus: Uprising 9. Hyrule Warriors Legends 10. DKCR3D

[@violetgirl1996]

I wish they would make a spin-off version of monster hunter where instead of fighting the monsters, they befriend them. They can train them and fly to discover strange new islands and visit different towns. They can grow their skillsets and connection to the owner such as trust and different kinds of compatibility metres. Maybe like a pokemon-like twist but with more focus on the fantasy and scenery in noice graphics. I'm thinking of a reminscence to Lost in Blue series for scenic atmosphere, like a peaceful ambience.

[@captnquazar2153]

I just ordered my 3ds and this video has me very excited

[@splatsx]

If you just got your 3ds try homebrewing it you can save hundreds of dollars not paying for these games

[@captnquazar2153]

N home brewing?

[@unbracedbooch3990]

Lyrick - Music Channel its modding it to get free stuff look it up

[@ikaruga24]

Majoras Mask for me was the better game as well back in the day and it continues to be the superior game to Ocarina of time but then again this is mostly a matter of opinion. It was also much harder in general.

[@urmom3731]

ikaruga24 I liked Ocarina of time more due to the story line. I really enjoyed getting to know the map and all the different clans (as in gorons and Zora etc).

[@user-ge7wf5ov9f]

25:44 OMG. THANK YOU FOR SOMEONE FINALLY RECOGNIZING THIS GAME

[@JoeHunkk]

Shocked Animal Crossing New Leaf got the #1 spot! -Am I mad? Not at all it would be first on my list too. But you explained why it deserves the 1st spot perfectly.

[@JoshLeitzel]

Agent Hunkk It's not an ordered list.

[@JoeHunkk]

Josh Leitzel 0:48 listen to his exact wording the top 5 he mentions are in a order.

[@JoshLeitzel]

Agent Hunkk Ah, my bad. What a weird way to structure a list. I mean is every game before the top five just supposed to be honorable mentions? Or are they all hypothetical 6th entries?

[@Liv24_Productions]

Love it how you went from a bright and happy game to a dark and scary game

[@WintaMussie]

I’ve had my 3ds since 2011 still works like the first day I got it, I love it and always end up going back to it🙌🏾

[@temmieandchara]

Bro me too. Guess what? I'm never getting rid of my original 2ds even when I'm old. All I'm going to do is give it to my kids and then they will keep passing it down for generations.

[@gets0410]

I knew I'd be disappointed with *number 1* [sigh]

[@PLAYwithGregg]

How? It's Easily the best game on the System, and IMO, Nintendo's best game ever

[@subswithnovideos-dg8cp]

PLAYwithGregg i don't see the appeal, i feel like its overrated af from what i've seen.

[@JoshLeitzel]

It's not an ordered list.

[@JoshLeitzel]

YeHoshua-Shoa Goldstein Shekulburg Probably isn't your genre of game pepe

[@uajw7269]

PLAYwithGregg fuck animal crossing i played it for 5 minutes and im like this a steaming pile of horse shit

[@CaitlinPink8]

I WAS LIKE WHERE IS ANIMAL CROSSING *looks at number one* yes.

[@jackn4908]

Don’t like RPGs, JRPGs or slow paced games so no thanks

[@summerycast7936]

Broken games In that case, if you don't have either, best get a Vita or a Switch. The 3DS is jam pack full of turn-base RPGs, but action games are pretty limited.

[@jackn4908]

Jinsei Cast thanks man I’ll do that then :)

[@PeterGriffin11]

Team Skull alone makes Ultra Sun & Moon my favorite 3ds games. Glad that Ultra Sun & Moon are in the top 3.

[@rpgfanatic9719]

Should have been paired with ORAS with what they did with the 3D Zeldas.

[@leoniemcauleyshean4161]

Thanks for this video, cool idea and I agree with many of the games on the list. My fave 3ds games in no particular order: Zelda Oot/Mm virtue's last reward theathythm curtain call Professor layton and the miracle mask Professor layton vs phoenix wright a link between worlds fantasy life animal crossing tomodachi life zero time dilemma yokai watch hatsune miku project dx luigis mansion mario kart fire emblem awakening mario 3d land kid icarus rhythm thief