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[Garryk]

I'm traveling tomorrow and expect some delays and extended flight-times due to bad weather. I'm almost done with Zelda, but I don't want to have to move the 3DS around to aim while I'm sitting next to others in close-quarters.

So the requirements I have are:

1. Don't have to use the 3DS accelerometer.
2. Not too hard because air travel is frustrating enough on its own.
3. Good story to pass the time.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Aero Porter har har.

 

[Seda]

Fire Emblem?

 

[flippedb]

Pushmo + MK7

 

[EightBitNate]

Pushmo, and what's that name of the Western game? It's made by someone here at GAF. You can play as a duck? I forget what it's called.

 

[Isaccard]

Tales of the Abyss.

 

[Boogiepop]

Fire Emblem sounds like a good suggestion. I'd also add Picross-e if you're in Europe

Spoiler

I am not

or the DS Picross games if you haven't played those, they're great for killing a long plane ride.

 

[dc89]

I'm playing Paper Mario at the moment and I'd say it fits the bill!

 

[SEGAvangelist]

PUSHMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

For real, this game is owning my life right now.

No story, though. Maybe Layton fits the bill.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Fire Emblem would be a great choice. I don't even like SRPGs but am enjoying the hell out of it.

 

[GulAtiCa]

Pushmo/Crashmo are great games to waste some time.

 

[randomkid]

Aero Porter har har.

You beat me!

This is a great joke answer because it appears to be the exact opposite of what the OP wants. It fails every requirement listed!

 

[A Sentient Keyboard]

Aero Po-

beaten

If your looking for a good story, no game can surpass 999 and Virtue's Last Reward. On any device.

Crimson Shroud also has great writing, and is on sale on the eShop until the 30th ($8 to $5).

Pushmo is a great game, but might not be what you're looking for. It gets kinda hard near the end and has no story beyond 'save these kids by solving puzzles'.

Pushmo, and what's that name of the Western game? It's made by someone here at GAF. You can play as a duck? I forget what it's called.

You're thinking of Gunman Clive. I haven't played it, but I heard good things about it.

 

[The Wheel of Fortune]

Fire Emblem. Addictive and a great game overall.

 

[D-e-f-]

Aero Porter har har.

Damn you for stealing the obvious joke.

I second both Fire Emblem and Pushmo/Crashmo. Both can keep you busy for a long time, while not requiring your full attention at all times and can be suspended whenever you need to.

Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is also available on the eShop (former retail launch game). It's like Fire Emblem but with Ghost Recon stuff. In case that's more your thing. And it's cheaper than FE.

edit: I guess Paper Mario also works but I haven't played that so can't personally vouch for it.

 

[hao chi]

I'd go with Fire Emblem.

 

[EightBitNate]

Pushmo, and what's that name of the Western game? It's made by someone here at GAF. You can play as a duck? I forget what it's called.

Now I remember, Gunman Clive.

 

[Portugeezer]

Tales of the Abyss.

No flight is long enough to get past the opening.

 

[Garryk]

I've been thinking about Fire Emblem since it's on sale at Best Buy. I'm a little hesitant because I've never played a j/srpg.




Unless Warhammer 40k counts as an SRPG.

 

[javac]

NSMB2 perhaps?

 

[D-e-f-]

I've been thinking about Fire Emblem since it's on sale at Best Buy. I'm a little hesitant because I've never played a j/srpg.




Unless Warhammer 40k counts as an SRPG.

Since Awakening is THE best way to get started, just go with that.

 

[Bloodworth]

I keep the Game Boy version of Picross handy for plane travel.

 

[rockmanjoe]

Pushmo, Crashmo and Fire Emblem.

 

[tsab]

Fire Emblem
Pullblox/fallblox
Picross e1-e2
Shantae dsi
Crimson Shroud
Mighty Switch Force
Zelda DX
Mario/Wario Land series
Mario and Donkey kong
Gunman Clive

 

[Qassim]

Luigi's Mansion 2. I play it on the train on my daily commute. I never use the accelerometer, its implementation isn't required.

 

[luka]

In any question regarding the 3DS, the answer is always Fire Emblem.

Spoiler

unless it's Bravely Default

 

[Vampirolol]

Aero Porter har har.

 

[Duxxy3]

Star Fox...

Just in case your flight comes under attack.

 

[abundant]

I've been thinking about Fire Emblem since it's on sale at Best Buy. I'm a little hesitant because I've never played a j/srpg.

Don't worry, I haven't played any srpg except the latest XCom, and I love Fire Emblem: Awakening. It eases you in and never feels overwhelming.

 

[RM8]

Ace Combat.

 

[A Sentient Keyboard]

Star Fox...

Just in case your flight comes under attack.

*Ding dong*

Good evening, this is your captain speaking.

Please fasten your seatbelts, and assume the brace position against the seat in front of you. We're going to do a barrel roll.

 

[sugarless]

Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars has got me through some plane journeys (not long haul, natch), and you can pick it up for a pittance these days. £8.93 new on Amazon UK.

 

[MisterLuffy]

Mario Kart 7 and Fire Emblem

 

[Fezzan]

Pushmo, and what's that name of the Western game? It's made by someone here at GAF. You can play as a duck? I forget what it's called.

Gunman Clive, made by Beril, and you have to beat the game before you can play as a duck.

 

[Torraz]

Devil survivor overclocked

 

[Oersted]

Code of Princess

 

[xxbrothawizxx63]

Mercs 3D.

 

[Jotamide]

Judging from the demo, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.

 

[Star Falcon]

Fire Emblem!

 

[MrKaepora]

Aero Porter har har.

Pfff...

Try instead Air Traffic Controller (DS title).

 

[Mileena]

Judging from the demo, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.

I played the shit out of this

Spoiler

for three hours till the 3DS XL battery died lol

on my flight to Rio.

 

[D-e-f-]

Luigi's Mansion 2. I play it on the train on my daily commute. I never use the accelerometer, its implementation isn't required.

Really? Isn't that the worst place though due to the lighting conditions? Though I guess on a plane it might be a little better since I think you can cover the window?

 

[elostyle]

Pushmo for sure. My favorite on the bus game.

 

[Qassim]

Really? Isn't that the worst place though due to the lighting conditions? Though I guess on a plane it might be a little better since I think you can cover the window?

What do you mean? What lighting conditions? It's fine for me.

 

[Garryk]

I ended up getting Fire Emblem.

 

[Santiako]

I ended up getting Fire Emblem.

Good choice, it's a fantastic game.

 

[Cody_D165]

Add one more vote for Fire Emblem.

Best 3DS game on the market by far.

Edit: lol I didn't read two posts above this

Welp, looks like you made the right choice

 

[BetterWorldz]

I ended up getting Fire Emblem.

Good for you, I doubt you'll regret it.

 

[redcrayon]

Good for you, I doubt you'll regret it.

Yeah, Fire Emblem or Etrian Odyssey would have been my choice. Something turn-based I can play at leisure, so the constant clicking and frantic movement of an action game doesn't disturb the poor sod sitting next to me.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Fire Emblem is stupendous! It's a shame you're not going in like a month, because Animal Crossing is great airplane gaming too.