11. Metroid: Samus Returns
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: MercurySteam
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: A complete re-imagining of the 1991 Gameboy classic Metroid II: Return of Samus,
complete with immersive 3D visuals, a vibrant new look and all-new powers and weapons,
including a brand-new energy source you can harness, Aeion. Uncover the secrets that
abound and learn the true history behind the planet known as SR388. Great for Metroid
fans old and new, this is the perfect place to jump in or rejoin the franchise.
12. Star Fox 64
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 0
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Rail Shooter)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
13. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The next anticipated chapter in the Disney/Square Enix collaboration comes to the 3DS. Players will alternate between Sora and Riku as each seeks to become a Keyblade Master. In order to do so, they enter The Sleeping Worlds - broken up between Spirits and Nightmares, seven worlds need to be saved. These are all-new worlds never featured in the games before including The Grid (from Tron: Legacy) and La Cité des Cloches from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Utilized the touch controls to perform Reality Shift action unique to each world as you achieve the ultimate goal of becoming a Keyblade Master.
14. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Bandai, Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The first Smash Bros. game to be released on a hand-held brings the competitive fighting game into your hands and wherever you go. Up to four players can battle locally or online in classic Smash Bros. fashion. Unique to the 3DS version is the "Smash Run" mode - where you battle waves of a familiar enemies across various franchises in order to collect the most power-ups - which can be used in the next battle. New characters include Mega-Man, Little Mac, Pac-Man, Rosalina, Palutena, Animal Crossing Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Greninja, Robin and even your Mii character.
15. Bravely Second: End Layer
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The Bravely series returns with its innovated twist on turn-based RPG combat with its
Brave and Default battle system. With Agnés Oblige imprisoned, it is up to the knight and
hero, Yew, to rescue her. Featuring over 30 jobs and 300 abilities - each battle provides a
unique opportunity to earn rewards - but every reward comes with risk, you can push
yourself, but be careful, defeat means losing everything you've achieved.
16. Mario Golf: World Tour
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Golf)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Camelot
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: It's time to hit the links once again - pick from your favorite Mario or select your Mii and take on the world. The new Castle Club has it all - Mario-themed holes where you will dodge Piranha Plants and take advantage of warps pipes; a training area to hone your hitting and putting skills; and pro shop to outfit your character with new duds and gear. There are a series of challenges to take on as well as the ability to play locally or online with anyone around the world in real-time tournaments (you can even create your own custom rules for the world to share). Dust off those clubs and let your inner duffer come out to play once again.
17. Cave Story 3D
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nicalis
Publisher: NIS America
18. NightSky
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Casual (Finite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nicalis
Publisher: Nicalis
19. Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The turn-based 2D adventure gets a 3D upgrade. Bowser's prank at the annual Sticker Fest leaves six magical Royal Stickers stuck to him and his underlings. Now Mario, along with sticker fairy Kersti, will have to chase them through deserts, forests, prairies, snowy mountains and a fierce volcano in order to recover the precious stickers.
20. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Termina has three days before the moon will fall and befall a terrible fate on the people. But the hero will be able to harness the power of 20+ powerful masks - along with the ability to relive the 72 hours over and over again, with the ultimate goal of saving the world. Relive one of the most unique and darker Zelda games created as you race against time (again and again) and solve a massive world-spanning puzzle.
