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[MidnightScott]

Hey guys as you probably already know I am a huge fan of the Nintendo 3DS, own 20 games, and have also imported a Japanese unit.

This thread is meant to be an encyclopedia/recommendation to show just what games are out there for the Nintendo 3DS and what's coming in the future.

Looking for a good source of screenshots for games, PM me! Also, game recommendations. Feel free to correct me if I place games under the wrong genres.

Last Edited: July 31st (games that are soon to be released in the west will be added to the list a few days before their official release)
NEW: 3DS XL/LL announced for release this summer in all territories.

• Future Releases
• Games Released in Japan (games may be released outside of Japan later on)
• Nintendo Downloads - June 2012
• Nintendo DS Games (games for DS that are must-have titles, you can play them on 3DS)
• Wii U Games (now available!)

Nintendo Published Games

Dillon's Rolling Western (eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463399
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, EU, AU, JP

Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! (eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451749
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, EU, AU, JP

Ketzal's Corridors/SpeedThru: Potzol’s Puzzle (eShop)
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, EU, AU, JP

Kid Icarus: Uprising
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466070
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=433600
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Mario Kart 7
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453466
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
It's Mario Kart in 60 FPS, an awesome online experience, and addictive gameplay. Best looking game so far.

Mario Tennis Open
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Nintendo
Release: NA, JP, EU, AU

New Super Mario Bros. 2 (also on eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484447
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: JP, EU, AU, NA

Nintendogs + Cats
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425870
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Pilotwings Resort
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424963
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Pushmo/Pullbox (eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463399
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (eShop)
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: JP, NA, EU/AU (TBA)

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470152
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: JP, NA, EU

Star Fox 64 3D
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443727
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Steel Diver
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426245
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Super Mario 3D Land
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=450639
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Tetris: Axis
Publisher: Nintendo
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

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Action

Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425956
Publisher: Tecmo Koei
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
The first feudal war game for the 3DS. Imbeciles!

Cave Story 3D
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=449846
Publisher: NIS America
Regions: NA, EU, AU, JP: 07.26.2012
Everyone's favorite freeware game comes to the 3DS with an all new graphical style and music

Samurai Sword Destiny (eShop)
Publisher: UFO Interactive
Regions: NA
A sidescroller in the vein of Muramasa: The Demon Blade from the Wii

Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463932
Publisher: Konami
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

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Adventure

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights
Publisher: Konami
Regions: NA, JP, EU
Join Doctor Lautrec on an adventure where you solve puzzles, navigate labyrinths, and capture Pokémon Treasure Animatus. Excellent voice acting and anime graphics. Inspired by the Layton series.

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Shooter/Flight

Nano Assault
OT: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453746
Publisher: Majesco
Regions: NA
Shin'en's hit nano series returns in an all new action packed shooter in 3D

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453952
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Regions: NA, EU, JP: 01.12.2012
Remake of Ace Combat 2 with awesome maneuvers, graphics, and music in 3D!

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432139
Publisher: Capcom
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
The first test of the RE series using the mercenaries mode from RE 4&5 with more characters and online play. Comes with a demo of RE: Revelations

Resident Evil: Revelations
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459437
Publisher: Capcom
Regions: JP, EU, AU, NA
Classic survival horror returns in the first RE game built from the ground up on 3DS; bridges the gap between RE4 & RE5.

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RPG

Tales of the Abyss
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=452758
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Regions: JP, EU, AU, NA: 02.14.2012
This hit game in the Tales series has been remastered for the 3DS.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=441565
Publisher: Atlus
Regions: NA, JP (sorry PALs)
Originally released for the DS, this game features an added day, improved visuals, full voice acting, as well as a ton of new monsters, and different difficulty options.

Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=467334
Publisher: Square-Enix
Regions: JP, EU, AU, NA - 07.31.2012

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Sports/Racing

Ridge Racer 3D
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424957
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
Ridge Racer returns with a fantastic depth 3D, music, and lots of cars. No online play though

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Publisher: SEGA (Nintendo in Japan)
Regions: AU, EU, NA, JP

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Platformer

Sonic Generations
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448985
Publisher: SEGA
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
Sonic returns for the 3DS with Sonic Rush style gameplay with new takes on classic levels from his previous adventures.

Shinobi
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453504
Publisher: SEGA
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
A new take on the Shinobi series with challenging gameplay and an interesting graphical style

Mighty Switch Force (eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455751
Publisher: WayForward Technologies
Regions: NA, EU, AU
A followup to the hit series of DSiWare games

VVVVVV (eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=447707
Publisher: Nicalis
Regions: NA
Indie game VVVVVV comes to the 3DS

Mutant Mudds (eShop)
Publisher: Renegade Kid
Regions: NA, EU (TBA)

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Publisher: Activision
Regions: NA, EU, AU

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Fighting

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425536
Publisher: Capcom
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Dead Or Alive: Dimensions
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430333
Publisher: Tecmo Koei
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II
Publisher: Aksys Games
Regions: NA, JP, EU

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462726
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

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Simulation

Zen Pinball 3D (eShop)
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=445697
Publisher: Zen Studios
Regions: NA, EU
Zen Studios hit pinball game returns on the 3DS, perfect for handhelds

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Puzzle

Cubic Ninja
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=434252
Publisher: Ubisoft
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

CRUSH3D
Publisher: SEGA
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU

Art of Balance TOUCH! (eShop)
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Regions: NA, EU

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Strategy
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425323
Publisher: Ubisoft
Regions: NA, JP, EU, AU
It's Ghost Recon meets Advance Wars!

Heroes of Ruin
Genre: Action
Publisher: Square-Enix
Release: EU - 06.15.2012, NA - 07.17.2012, AU (TBA)

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Rhythm/Music

BIT.TRIP SAGA
Publisher: Aksys Games
Regions: NA, EU, AU

Zombie Slayer Diox (eShop)
Publisher: UFO Interactive
Regions: NA

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474017
Publisher: SEGA
Regions: JP, EU, NA - 07.10.2012

THEATRHYTHM: Final Fantasy
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480016
Publisher: Square-Enix
Regions: JP, NA, EU, AU

 

[GhostWriter24]

3DS is a game-changer, apparently, and I've yet to purchase anything for mine but the $5 Nintendogs deal Best Buy had a few weeks ago :lol

 

[Medalion]

I can no longer say 3ds has no games... Especially in Japan

Around sametime 3ds sales picked up like crazy

 

[Kyon]

Is 2nd post reserved?

EDIT: too late but thanks for this I only have Zelda, and MonHun Tri G I really needed a thread like this.

 

[@MUWANdo]

It'd probably be easier to just list all the games that are out right now and then whittle out the crap ones.

 

[-KRS-]

Hehe I wondered when we would get a thread like this for the 3DS. Now seems like a great time.
Good initiative!

 

[MidnightScott]

The good thing about it is that a lot of those games are on sale right now. I saw several of them for $14.50 at Best Buy .

Anyway I'll continue to edit this as time goes on but I need to get to bed. Goodnight!

 

[Morokh]

you could add Skylanders to the platforming section, pretty fun game, even if it's a little short.

 

[ShineALight]

Ouch, there's a shooter/flight section and Ace Combat doesn't get a mention. I know it's a work in progress. I haven't played that game but impressions have been generally positive, so I'd say it's worth adding.

Other recommendations: Bit.Trip Saga, VVVVV, Devil Survivor: Overclocked.

 

[Takao]

you could add Skylanders to the platforming section, pretty fun game, even if it's a little short.

I thought Skylanders 3DS was kind of janky. Definitely feels rushed and a bit unpolished IMO.

 

[Kyon]

The good thing about it is that a lot of those games are on sale right now. I saw several of them for $14.50 at Best Buy .

Anyway I'll continue to edit this as time goes on but I need to get to bed. Goodnight!

Plz add a sale section! That would be great! Some people on CAG don't like to post many 3DS game deals

 

[Emitan]

Fire Emblem will probably be my GOTY 2012

 

[tolkir]

It miss Tales of the Abyss and Zen Pinball 3D too.

 

[Galactic Fork]

First, Nano Assault isn't bullet hell at all, and you forgot Ace Combat.


Also, am I the only one who finds it confusing when people put the picture above the title? Seems like the title should go first. That's where I look.

 

[Truth101]

Make the screenshots smaller, and the Genre, and titles bigger. Also linking the games back to their OT if they have one would be great.

 

[Lonely1]

Nano Assault is a better shmup than SF 64. SF 64 is the only 3DS title I regret purchasing, and I bought Pilot Wings for full price.

 

[Takao]

Make the screenshots smaller, and the Genre, and titles bigger. Also linking the games back to their OT if they have one would be great.

Yeah, about the screenshots I recommend going into Google Image Search and checking out the exact size dimensions. You should be looking for 3DS native res screens so everything is the same.

 

[-KRS-]

Also, am I the only one who finds it confusing when people put the picture above the title? Seems like the title should go first. That's where I look.

Yeah I also thought about that immediately. Probably should be changed.

 

[Tunavi]

Mario Kart 3D is 60 FPS, the 3d is perfect, and its absolutely gorgeous. Wow.

 

[Aucool]

you should add also VVVVVV although in this moment it's only avaible in the Amercian eShop but in 2012 will be released also in EU and JAP

 

[Phonomezer]

What is Tales of the Abyss like? I saw it in a shop the other day but passed over it.

 

[Nemesis_]

Are these games actually, well, confirmed to be good?

I have heard pretty bad things about Dr. Lautrec. >_>

What is Tales of the Abyss like? I saw it in a shop the other day but passed over it.

It's pretty much what you'd expect from a Tales game. If you want a decent PS2-era Japanese RPG then this is pretty much the closest thing. It has a few issues (no voicework) but it also fixes up many issues the PS2 release was plagued by (including framerate).

It's probably the first "top-tier" jRPG available for the system.

 

[iamaustrian]

put the screenshot under the describtion/title.
it's kinda confusing now IMO

also Tekken 3D is missing in "fighting"
same goes to RE Revelations in "action"

 

[cw_sasuke]

I don`t know if adding every game that isnt TOTAL shit into the list will be convincing. I would just highlight the really good titles. Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights....Pokemon Rumble Blast as RPG recommendation when Tales of the Abyss/Devil Summoner are available ?

But keep up the good work.

 

[Emitan]

IT JUST SUNK IN THERE'S A MARIO TENNIS COMING TO 3DS

THATS LIKE 300 HOURS OF MY LIFE GONE RIGHT THERE

 

[dc89]

What is Tales of the Abyss like? I saw it in a shop the other day but passed over it.

So hard to find this game in the England right now. Just about all the major retailers are sold out including Amazon, Play etc.

Sure there are copies on Amazon, but I don't want to pay £89 for it.

I just hope this is a short lived stock issue and not down the fact they didn't do many production runs of the game. I'd really like to try it.

 

[marc^o^]

What is Tales of the Abyss like? I saw it in a shop the other day but passed over it.

I'm 15 hours in, I enjoy it a lot.

 

[jufonuk]

Blazblue II for fighting games needs to go in, while not containing online play it is a good fighting game with various modes for single player.

Pac-Man and Galaga should on the list to, get it cheap, you get the excellent Pacman DX and Galaga Legions, Pacman Tilt, Galaga Dimensionwith online leader board (for any of you high score whores out there) plus the OG versions of Pac-Man & Galaga.

 

[ckohler]

Is Sonic Generations good? How is the 3D?

 

[beje]

Is Sonic Generations good? How is the 3D?

It's good, just awfully short.

 

[Luigiv]

Are these games actually, well, confirmed to be good?

I have heard pretty bad things about Dr. Lautrec. >_>



It's pretty much what you'd expect from a Tales game. If you want a decent PS2-era Japanese RPG then this is pretty much the closest thing. It has a few issues (no voicework) but it also fixes up many issues the PS2 release was plagued by (including framerate).

It's probably the first "top-tier" jRPG available for the system.

I hope by that you just mean during skits for the English release. The 3DS version includes all the voice work that was found in the original PS2 release, nothing was cut in the platform transition.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

It's good, just awfully short.

same as the console versions

 

[Boken]

WHY DOESNT PUSHMO HAVE MORE ADVERTISING, OP?!

 

[Übermatik]

Needs more screens, OP!

 

[Morokh]

also Tekken 3D is missing in "fighting"
same goes to RE Revelations in "action"

Correct me if i'm wrong, but I think he went for games that already are out in at least one country.

 

[watershed]

Will this also serve as a general 3ds OT? Can't believe we haven't had one yet.

 

[PumpkinPie]

I'd usually stick to one or two genres of games but with the 3DS I've been trying things that I wouldn't normally play.

So far I have:

Dr. Lautrec
Ace Combat
MK7
Mario 3D Land
Ghost Recon
Steel Diver
Ocarina of Time
Pilotwings
Nintendogs
Ridge Racer

Out of those I'd say Steel Diver is the worst game, I was very disappointed in it TBH. Ghost Recon and Ace Combat surprised me the most by how good they are, I'd say Ghost recon is definitely one of the best games out for the system.

Dr. Lautrec got mixed reviews but I'm really enjoying it, the puzzles are very good, the voice acting and anime cutscenes are excellent. The only thing I don't like about the game is the Pokemon-style battles that sometimes occur.

 

[Nemesis_]

I hope by that you just mean during skits for the English release. The 3DS version includes all the voice work that was found in the original PS2 release, nothing was cut in the platform transition.

Haha, yes, that's what I meant. I knew what I meant in my head lol.

But yeah, coming off Vesperia having silent Skits was really weird

 

[Tunavi]

OP missed SWAP NOTE - GOTY

 

[-KRS-]

you should add also VVVVVV although in this moment it's only avaible in the Amercian eShop but in 2012 will be released also in EU and JAP

Also going the other way, add Zen Pinball as well. Only EU at this point but will soon be released in NA as well.

 

[Monty Mole]

My recommendations:

Super Mario 3D Land
Mario Kart 7
Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Pullblox/Pushmo
Mighty Switch Force
Zen Pinball

Got the 3DS a week ago and have been addicted ever since. Absolutely love it and everything else seems "flat" after playing games on here. Even 2D games like MSF look incredible with the 3D effect. With 3D enabled, it's like the 3DS screen feels bigger than it really is and you become genuinely immersed. This is after being completely unimpressed with PS3 and 360 on my 3DTV (I don't bother wearing glasses even for the likes of Killzone 3 and Uncharted 3). Can't wait until 2012's line-up.

 

[Aucool]

i'm quite interested in buying zen pinball, it deserves it's money?

 

[weeaboo]

3DSGAF <3

I want to play Senran Kagura, XSEED/RSG do something!

 

[blizzardjesus]

7 games so far thanks to all the great sales this year. Curious what nintendo will have to offer after Kid Icarus comes out.

 

[MarkusRJR]

So far I have:

-Pilotwings
-Ridge Racer 3D
-The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
-Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
-Star Fox 64 3D
-Tetris Axis
-Super Mario 3D Land
-Mario Kart 7

Mainline Mario platformer + Zelda + Star Fox + Tetris + Pilotwings ---> First year alone (even if two are remakes, they're really damn good).

All we really need is Animal Crossing, Kirby, Metroid, Paper Mario (or a Mario & Luigi RPG), Fire Emblem, Smash Bros, and Pokemon till we go through Nintendo's main series. Considering 3 of the 7 are pretty much confirmed for next year, I'd say Nintendo is doing a good job with software at the moment.

 

[Jackano]

7 games so far thanks to all the great sales this year. Curious what nintendo will have to offer after Kid Icarus comes out.

There is still some games we know about since the beginning (Animal crossing, Paper Mario) but obviously we will discover new titles at E3. And it will be 7+ month in june since Skyward Sword, and we hardly had in the last decade so much time without an announced new Zelda. (yeah, new Zelda cycle already).

 

[ShinNL]

I'm looking forward to Tekken, Animal Crossing and Paper Mario and Resident Evil:Revelations. My wallet

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

Got Zelda, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, Street Fighter IV and Dead Or Alive Dimensions.

Got an awesome Zelda game, MK which justifies the console, and SM3DL while easy, the second part is awesome. And SFIV and Dead Or Alive !

The thing I hate though is this region locking, and not being able to play SMT Devil Survivor. Ah well I'm confident there'll be a solution in the near future (apart from buying a console from each region)

 

[friskykillface]

Grrrrrrrrr I just want demos

I have a feeling it's being saved for E3 , Smh if that happens.


I'm hyped for luigis mansion 2, hope it comes out in march but I can see it getting delayed

 

[AceBandage]

Everyone needs to buy Nano Assault and Ace Combat.
Two amazing games that provide hours of fun and are rock solid in pretty much every category.

Screens of Ace Combat:


Also, this topic should link back to the OTs of the games.

Nano Assault
Ace Combat