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3DS Game Recommendations/Condemnations | Thread 2 | Two screens, three dimensions!
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Lasthope106
Member
Why can't Amazon put Fire Emblem on sale. ;_;
Brown Nose Bear
Member
I second this call for DOA: Dimensions. Fantastic fighter that is arguably as good as any other on 3DS.
I might also argue for New Super Mario Bros. 2, but I think the superior 3D Land is already there.
Vermillion
Banned
Wow. Not a soul has mentioned Kingdom Hearts. *sigh*
More story focused:
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance is the latest in the storied Action-RPG series, and the direct lead in to the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 3. Control both Sora and Riku as they take the Mark of Mastery exam to prepare for what lies ahead. But not everything is as it seems...
More gameplay focused:
Play as Sora and Riku as they travel from world to world inspired by popular Disney movies. Play with Spirits to increase their happiness and partner with them to unleash devastating attacks on your opponents.
(I never said that I was good at it, damn)
More story focused:
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance is the latest in the storied Action-RPG series, and the direct lead in to the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 3. Control both Sora and Riku as they take the Mark of Mastery exam to prepare for what lies ahead. But not everything is as it seems...
More gameplay focused:
Play as Sora and Riku as they travel from world to world inspired by popular Disney movies. Play with Spirits to increase their happiness and partner with them to unleash devastating attacks on your opponents.
(I never said that I was good at it, damn)
I finally found a good price on Kid Icarus - play-asia has the NTSC version on sale for $35 with free shipping. Pass it on, the game is getting really hard to find.
Jus purchased my 3DS and the must have title is easily Zelda ALBW for me. Perfect handheld Zelda game.
Picked up sm3dl,zeldaoot,luigis mansion dark moon and pokemon y as well and Zelda ALBW hasn't left the 3ds (26 hours compared to 5 hours in 3dland being the next closest)
Mario kart, animal crossing and fire emblem are next on my list..
Picked up sm3dl,zeldaoot,luigis mansion dark moon and pokemon y as well and Zelda ALBW hasn't left the 3ds (26 hours compared to 5 hours in 3dland being the next closest)
Mario kart, animal crossing and fire emblem are next on my list..
That's another game I was thinking of adding to the list, but like you said, it hasn't been mentioned before oddly.
Sammy Samusu
Member
shit
I need to start using this camera angle.
shit
I need to start using this camera angle.
Are you being serious or have I got the wrong screenshot? I've never played the game :L
linko9
Member
No, it's right, he's just commenting on the fact that there are basically two (actually, 3 I think, but whatever) camera angles the game lets you choose; one that's ridiculously low behind you (the one in the screenshot), but often looks dope, and one that's a bit too far up behind you. I sort of switched between them throughout the game, but ended up sticking with the higher up one (showing the floor more).
same. especially Ghost Recon maaaaan, gotta be in the OP, no questions!
SpaceBridge
Member
I don't remember finding the really low angle other than when you examine a ladder or hole but you can't move in the angle.
sixteen-bit
Member
What an expansive library. Looks like I have some catching up to do.
But they're different games, though. If you only plan to play one Mario platformer on 3DS, then yeah, I'd recommend 3D Land, but NSMB2 is one of my favorite 2D Mario games and I actually have played it more than 3D Land. I love Coin Rush, and there's just something really satisfying about 2D Mario to me
whiterabbit
Member
So, is Kid Icarus really a must buy game? I saw it at Toys R Us, so it must've gotten re-printed. I'm more dextrous with my left hand, so that would limit my control options.
MichaelFassbender
Member
Worth it for the sheer insanity of a full multiplayer match alone. Even if only once, it's chaotic as all hell, and seriously unhinged.
Dandy Crocodile
Member
Yes. Massively replayable, Smash Bros. numbers of achievements/rewards/unlockables, beautiful graphics, unpredictable and fun story, genuine humor, and lots more.
Definitely among the absolute best the 3DS has to offer.
whiterabbit
Member
OK next questions -
SMT 4: is it worth paying $20 extra for the LE box? I bought it at $30, but it's just the game in a normal case. I've played the series before, so I am not a total newb to SMT.
Also, Kingdom Hearts DDD, I bought this for cheap ($15 seems cheap for a retail game anyway), and I like the graphics and flying around, but I just can't seem to figure out where the game is telling me to go... So how do I know where to go next? (I'm thinking I should start trying to avoid buying games that are yet another example of going from point A to B as the main way to move the plot forward.)
SMT 4: is it worth paying $20 extra for the LE box? I bought it at $30, but it's just the game in a normal case. I've played the series before, so I am not a total newb to SMT.
Also, Kingdom Hearts DDD, I bought this for cheap ($15 seems cheap for a retail game anyway), and I like the graphics and flying around, but I just can't seem to figure out where the game is telling me to go... So how do I know where to go next? (I'm thinking I should start trying to avoid buying games that are yet another example of going from point A to B as the main way to move the plot forward.)
sixteen-bit
Member
Sorry, that was a pricing error
The Euro and GBP pricing is a dead giveaway.
whiterabbit
Member
I watched a YouTube video about the controls, and it looked like you could play with the buttons only. Is this true?
Dandy Crocodile
Member
I never used any other control method than circle pad + stylus so I don't remember but I believe there was a ABXY control scheme as well.
Sort of clunky and slower, though. Would require a lot of finagling in the sensitivity settings for the game if you wanted to use it.
whiterabbit
Member
I've thought about getting it. I probably will someday since there probably won't be another Mario Kart on 3DS. Still haven't got that, KI, new Zelda, Pokémon X or Y, and I liked the demo of the new Sonic Lost World 3DS.
Boy Wander
Member
Some recommendations from me:
Luigi's Mansion 2 (+)
Fantastic game, full of character and with amazing attention to detail, catchy music and great graphical style. Gameplay has been well translated to handheld. Excellent variety of enemies and full of humour. Well designed for bitesize play sessions. Good multiplayer modes, both online and also local 2 player via download play - only 1 of you need own the game to play local multiplayer. Boss battles slightly underwhelming. Worthy follow up to the GC original. Highly recommended.
Mario Kart 7 (+)
For me, the best version of the game yet. Super smooth 60fps gameplay and excellent mix of tracks, both new and reworked golden oldies. Excellent online multiplayer which runs smooth and, in my experience, no lag. Local multi is great fun too, with a good mix of modes and levels. AI characters still cheat like fuck. You may get enraged. Highly recommended.
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy (+)
Great fun, great use of 3d, fantastic atmospheric OST. Silly plot. Often funny dialog. Tons of additional content including daily puzzles for a whole year. May not be for everyone but I love it.
If you like Layton, get this game. If you want to try Layton, I'd recommend playing Miracle Mask first as this one follows on from that game and you get more out of this one if you play Miracle Mask first.
Mario and Luigi - Dream Team (+)
Excellent, if slightly overly long RPG style Mario game. Plus points: Great characterisation and spritework. God-tier OST. Often funny dialog. Original 2 screen 'giant' boss battles. Varied locations and enemies/enemy attack patterns.
Negatives: Too much hand holding early on. Last few hours are a bit of a slog.
The negatives shouldn't detract too much though - I'd thoroughly recommend this game - once it sinks it's hooks in, you'll be consumed by the fantastic world AlphaDream has created. Highly recommended.
Bike Rider DX (+)
Great value little game. Basically a kind of endless runner type game, but on a pushbike. Simplistic graphics, simplistic but fun and addictive gameplay. Cool music. Really good fun for the price. I'd recommend giving it a try. If you don't like it, you've only lost a few quid/dollars.
More impressions from me soon.....
Luigi's Mansion 2 (+)
Fantastic game, full of character and with amazing attention to detail, catchy music and great graphical style. Gameplay has been well translated to handheld. Excellent variety of enemies and full of humour. Well designed for bitesize play sessions. Good multiplayer modes, both online and also local 2 player via download play - only 1 of you need own the game to play local multiplayer. Boss battles slightly underwhelming. Worthy follow up to the GC original. Highly recommended.
Mario Kart 7 (+)
For me, the best version of the game yet. Super smooth 60fps gameplay and excellent mix of tracks, both new and reworked golden oldies. Excellent online multiplayer which runs smooth and, in my experience, no lag. Local multi is great fun too, with a good mix of modes and levels. AI characters still cheat like fuck. You may get enraged. Highly recommended.
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy (+)
Great fun, great use of 3d, fantastic atmospheric OST. Silly plot. Often funny dialog. Tons of additional content including daily puzzles for a whole year. May not be for everyone but I love it.
If you like Layton, get this game. If you want to try Layton, I'd recommend playing Miracle Mask first as this one follows on from that game and you get more out of this one if you play Miracle Mask first.
Mario and Luigi - Dream Team (+)
Excellent, if slightly overly long RPG style Mario game. Plus points: Great characterisation and spritework. God-tier OST. Often funny dialog. Original 2 screen 'giant' boss battles. Varied locations and enemies/enemy attack patterns.
Negatives: Too much hand holding early on. Last few hours are a bit of a slog.
The negatives shouldn't detract too much though - I'd thoroughly recommend this game - once it sinks it's hooks in, you'll be consumed by the fantastic world AlphaDream has created. Highly recommended.
Bike Rider DX (+)
Great value little game. Basically a kind of endless runner type game, but on a pushbike. Simplistic graphics, simplistic but fun and addictive gameplay. Cool music. Really good fun for the price. I'd recommend giving it a try. If you don't like it, you've only lost a few quid/dollars.
More impressions from me soon.....
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
So many great games, screw Next-Gen 3DS is the king right now.
TrAcEr_x90
Member
I'm so confused, so kid icarus is supposed to be amazing right? am I supposed to buy the circle pad pro or not? I read it doesnt make the controls any better? What games does the circle pad pro work with and why should I get it?
Anyone who doesn't have Shin Megami Tensei IV needs to buy it ASAP!
I think Kid Icarus is one of the greatest portable games ever created. Top 5 easily. You don't need a circle pad for it.
Some people say games like Resident Evil Revelations are better played with the circle pad pro, although I didn't have any problem playing it without it.
I think Kid Icarus is one of the greatest portable games ever created. Top 5 easily. You don't need a circle pad for it.
Some people say games like Resident Evil Revelations are better played with the circle pad pro, although I didn't have any problem playing it without it.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Everyone should buy Etrian Odyssey 4, it's such an amazing game.
Princess Viola
Member
I was going to get it once, but no stores had it.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I don't think it's a game you'd find in retail much, I always buy online where I'm always sure to get one. There's always the eshop too.
TrAcEr_x90
Member
Does it make kid icarus easier on the hands to play?
How does EO4 stack up to Millenium Girl? I'm still not totally clear on the major differences aside from the latter being more story-based I guess?
Dandy Crocodile
Member
EO4 is a more solid title with more to do in my opinion. It has better classes and a better advancement system.
EOU:MG is a straight up remake of EO1 whith the new graphics and engine of EO4. It also has two play modes; a classic mode that is essentially just the first game, and a story mode that tacks on a story, two new classes, and a premade party of characters to play with. The class system in story mode is a bit lackluster and I think the grimoire system is a bit tedious.
If I were to pick just one to recommend it would definitely be EO4, but if you like one you'll likely enjoy the other. It's like the difference between games that I would give a 90/100 and an 80/100. Both solid, but one edges the other out.
Have you checked Amazon? It seems to be in stock on most regions of the site.
Also, added Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Ghost Recon Shadow Wars to the OP
Princess Viola
Member
No I didn't check Amazon.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
EO: Untold is a remake of the 1st game with a classic/story mode.
EO:4 is the 4th game in the series and I'd easily say it's a better title than Untold, the story is not something the series needed and it was kinda boring for me even if I liked the characters. The class progression in 4 is better and more enjoyable too. 4 also has a better OST.
If you haven't played any EO, I really recommend 4 as your first one. Another thing is that all of Untold is a dungeon with many floors while in 4 you're actually in a ship traveling from dungeon to dungeon, both games have great demos that actually let you send your progress from them to the full game.
Immaculate
Banned
awesome a new general 3ds thread
fantastic op
here's some more games I would gladly add to the op and I'm positive people agree
New Super Mario Bros 2
Tekken 3D
Dead or Alive Dimensions
Cave Story(eshop)
Mario and Luigi Dream Team
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance
Rune Factory 4
Crimson Shroud(eshop)
Nano Assault EX(eshop)
Ace Attorney 5
Harvest Moon a New Beginning
theres some videos here
fantastic op
here's some more games I would gladly add to the op and I'm positive people agree
New Super Mario Bros 2
Tekken 3D
Dead or Alive Dimensions
Cave Story(eshop)
Mario and Luigi Dream Team
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance
Rune Factory 4
Crimson Shroud(eshop)
Nano Assault EX(eshop)
Ace Attorney 5
Harvest Moon a New Beginning
theres some videos here
Thank youHave you checked Amazon? It seems to be in stock on most regions of the site.
Also, added Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Ghost Recon Shadow Wars to the OP
I honestly don't know since I haven't played with it.
Does EO4 have a story or does the series traditionally not have one?
I only briefly played the start of it, it's on my list of games to beat, but it seemed pretty good. From what I've heard, it is a direct port of the PS2 version, IDK if you played that?
It doesn't seem like there is a demo on the eShop which is a shame, they need to have more demo's on there!