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Nintendo 3DS games that still hold up

First released on the Nintendo 3DS

50 games · page 1 of 2

Shovel Knight 2014 Why it still holds upEasy to learn platforming with modern ideas of risk and reward, on an 8 bit look, is why it is worth playing now.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf 2012 Why it still holds upA slow daily rhythm tied to the real calendar, with the town itself as the thing you build, still sets its pace.
Fire Emblem Awakening 2012 Why it still holds upGrid tactics in which unit relationships change combat results, with permadeath as an option, are why it still plays well.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 2014 Why it still holds upThe map gets a second reason to explore today: a flight over Hoenn opens places you could not reach before.
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures 2015 Why it still holds upEach case can still be argued from both sides, with a trial where several witnesses speak at once and a detective whose theories you correct.
Metroid: Samus Returns 2017 Why it still holds upExploring the planet is a matter of watching closely, since you time a counter against each enemy and a scan shows hidden paths, and it stays tense today.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 2011 Why it still holds upEquipment made from the monsters you hunt, and a village that grows from the same spoils, still give every hunt a use beyond itself.
Mario Kart 7 2011 Why it still holds upGliding and underwater parts make the choice of kart parts matter on every track, which gives you reason to keep racing today.
Super Mario 3D Land 2011 Why it still holds upEach stage still has a clear path with room to wander, in levels that run in a line while Mario moves in three dimensions.
Kirby: Planet Robobot 2016 Why it still holds upA mech suit that copies enemies' abilities still gives every stage a second way to play.
Luigi's Mansion 2018 Why it still holds upStunning a ghost and then pulling against it turns every capture into a short tug of war, and a second player can now join in as Gooigi.
Pushmo 2011 Why it still holds upWith a rewind and a skip option, a spatial puzzle never turns into a wall, which makes it comfortable to pick up now.
Star Fox 64 3D 2011 Why it still holds upEach mission is still a flight to master, steering with the stick or by tilting the console.
Kid Icarus: Uprising 2012 Why it still holds upEvery mission is still a wager you place yourself, by betting your own hearts to set the difficulty.
Shin Megami Tensei IV 2013 Why it still holds upPlayers who plan carefully are still rewarded by turn-based tactics built around exploiting weaknesses.
Pokémon Y 2013 Why it still holds upThe touch screen still lets you pet a Pokémon, and it fights harder for it.
Pokémon X 2013 Why it still holds upMega Evolution still lets a Pokémon go one step further for the length of a fight.
Bravely Default 2012 Why it still holds upChoosing when to risk a turn still makes each fight a small gamble.
Pokémon Ultra Sun 2017 Why it still holds upA familiar island adventure with new twists still gives a returning trainer a reason to go back.

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