1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: An all new adventure set in the fan favorite world of A Link to the Past - the classic top-down world has been improved with all new 60 fps visuals and now the dark world has been transformed into a world where you can become a living painting as you work to save both worlds. Inventory management has never been easier as the touchscreen gives instant access to your item.
2. Super Mario 3D Land
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The traditional side-scrolling adventure returns! Designed to appeal to all age-groups and gamers, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is all about collecting coins - Gold Flowers, Gold enemies, Gold Pipes - the gold rush is on - challenge your friends to be the first to hit 1 million coins.
4. Bravely Default
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Taking inspiration from the classic turn-based RPG as seen in Final Fantasy V - Bravely Default uses a job system, multiple endings, a risk/reward battle system and compelling story.
5. Mario Kart 7
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Kart)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Grezzo Games
Publisher: Nintendo
7. Rayman 3D
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
8. Fire Emblem: Awakening
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: A dark dragon threatens the world with his vast armies, including the undead, and now it's time to muster your soldiers to fight against him. Featuring a deep story and a massive cast of characters, each with their own story and skill set, it's time to band together and change the course of history.
9. Kid Icarus: Uprising
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Medusa has returned, along with her army of underworld forces and it is up to Pit, champion of Palutena, the Goddess of Light, to repel her invasion. Using a variety of weapons, from Pit's trusty bow to blades, claws, cannons and more, Pit will have to use all his skills to succeed. Team up over wireless internet for competitive multiplayer.
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Become the mayor of your own town as Animal Crossing hits the 3DS. The customization
has never been better - not only can you completely customize your home inside and out -
but the decisions you make will shape your entire town. Build facilities, change shop ours,
go fishing, meet with townsfolk, dig up some fossils - the world is yours to command and,
as the time passes in the game as it does in the real world - no two days are ever alike.
