DAILY MANIFESTO

My 3DS Game Library

Posted on Thursday, February 14 @ 17:29:46 Eastern by Daniel Bischoff

I was not an exceptionally early adopter of the Nintendo 3DS, but I did manage to get in a few months prior to the Ambassador Program cut-off and price drop. The game that finally got me to shell out $250 for the handheld was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, which was well worth it in the end. You wanna sell a system? Put the best looking, best playing version of the greatest game of all time on it.

I took advantage of a deal at the time and bought Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars while I was at it, but there's a reason you don't see that here (and really, Fire Emblem: Awakening which I have as a digital download is 10x better now). Star Fox 64 3D also made the 3DS purchase a must, given my love for Nintendo, the Nintendo 64, Nintendo 64 games, Nintendo 64 games that also have 64 in the title and so forth.

Super Mario 3D Land came after GameRevolution's glowing review, and the rest landed on my shelf out of curiosity, review assignment, or peer pressure (Resident Evil: Revelations). That gigantor Kid Icarus: Uprising box sure sticks out like a sore thumb, but it hides nicely in the back.

Are you thinking about getting a 3DS? Did you see all of the Nintendo Direct announcements this morning, including a release date for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, a new Mario & Luigi game, a Donkey Kong Country Returns game for 3DS, and of course, Mario Golf's 3DS installment?

If you're already enjoying glasses-free 3D, what's on your shelf?

Tags: 3DS

Comments

sg4real
Joined: Apr 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
I just got my 3DS XL and I'm excited for all these new games that has been announced. I only have Fire Emblem: Awakening at the moment but I used to have Mario 3D Land & Zelda: Ocarina of Time but I sold them with my old 3DS. I plan on buying Zelda back but first I'm really waiting on Luigi's Mansion and other new titles. Animal Crossing looks weird but it's really popular, so I might check that out, I just don't get it. Can't wait for Mario Golf, will be buying that day one. Some eShop titles look interesting too, like HarmoKnight. I really don't regret buying back a 3DS, especially an XL. Very exciting games coming for us 3DS owners!

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 9:19 am
Luigi's Mansion looks like a lot of fun, but I'm probably most excited about Animal Crossing.

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sg4real
Joined: Apr 2011

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 9:42 am
Can you explain to me why Animal Crossing is so popular? I never really played it, it looks like a "special" kind of game. What's so fun? What do you do in it that makes it addictive?

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: Feb 16th, 2013 at 10:05 am
There's a ton of stuff to collect, like sets of furniture and your house just grows bigger and bigger. There's a rhythm to the gameplay, the economy, and the way the townsfolk pick up what you say and use it later helps breathe life into the whole experience.

It's certainly more of a peaceful, see what you find in the game world that day kind-of-thing. You can go fishing and try to catch every type of fish or you can dig up treasures around town. In New Leaf for the 3DS you no long work for Tom Nook working to pay off your debt. Instead you're the f***ing mayor in town and you can customize everything, including where buildings go, what the layout of your town is etc. It's hard to put into words obviously. I love the games, but I do get tired of them eventually.

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Axelownz
Joined: Apr 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
My 3DS collection is
Lego Star Wars III
Samurai Warriors Chronicles
Ocarina of Time 3D
Theatrhythm
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance
Scribblenauts Unlimited

Pokemon, Fire Emblem, Donkey Kong and Luigi's Mansion i have my eye on as well. Also tried a demo of Naruto Powerful Shippuden and liked it. Not a huge fan of Naruto anymore but they used Lee my favorite character, and its kind of like a parody of Naruto with a funny artstyle and fun 2D beatem up gameplay.

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Jonathan_Leack
Joined: Jan 2012

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 7:06 pm
Nice collection! Here's mine:

Ocarina of Time 3D
Super Mario 3D Land
Final Fantasy: Theathrhythm
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Mario Kart 7

I've gotta say, I love my 3DS. I just wish it had the specs of the Vita. :(

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sg4real
Joined: Apr 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
As long as the games are good, does the specs really matter? :)

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Alex_Osborn
Joined: Jan 2012

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Pics or it's not real.

:P

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Guernica
Joined: Mar 2009

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
OoT
SM3D
Starfax
Sonic Generations
Kid Icarus
Resident Evil

and my DS collection including pokemon white and heartgold.

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AcidTk03
Joined: Mar 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 7:11 pm
i own at the moment Resident Evil: Revelations, Mario Kart 7, and digitally downloads of New Super Mario Bros. 2 and Paper Mario:Sticker Star and dude animal crossing wierd u might not wanna buy it if u don't understand it, 3DS beats Vita

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AcidTk03
Joined: Mar 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
everyone since this is a 3DS post can i get some friend codes please add me 3265-5054-6803 is my code

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: Feb 16th, 2013 at 10:07 am
I added you, but to complete the process you have to add me: 4983-5036-5321

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tinymhg
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Ocarina of Time 3D
Fire Emblem: Awakening
and all my old DS titles

Not a very big collection I know, there are a ton of games I want to get, but just haven't gotten yet.

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Chunibrow
Joined: Mar 2010

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Same as me dude, except I sold my DS games with my DS because I was a starving university student. I miss Dragon Quest IX the most, **** that game was just amazing.

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tinymhg
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
Fire Emblem: Awakening is great thus far as I'm sure you'll agree. But my DS was wore out from playing and replaying all the games I have for it, so now I can wear out my 3DS with them.

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Kakulukia
Joined: Nov 2005

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
Aaaww... You didn't get a Revelaitons copy?
OT: If I had a 3DS, I would buy mot of these games, but none of them are system sellers for me. I'm happy with my Vita.

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Alex_Osborn
Joined: Jan 2012

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
If I actually had a 3DS, my library would consist of two titles: Ocarina of Time and 3D Land. The next two would OBVIOUSLY have to be Pokémon X & Y, 'cause I'm cool like that. 8)

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sg4real
Joined: Apr 2011

Posted: Feb 14th, 2013 at 9:52 pm
Everyone add me!

0791-1453-8123

I added everyone in forum but no one is adding me :'(!

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Chunibrow
Joined: Mar 2010

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 10:50 am
We secretly hate you but we're getting sloppy as you're starting to notice

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: Feb 16th, 2013 at 10:07 am
I added you!

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truncheon5000
Joined: Jul 2009

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:34 am
Waiting for Monster Hunter

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MikeyVengeance
Joined: Nov 2007

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 5:17 am
I recommend trying Virtue's Last Reward, it is very good.

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EarthboundMike
Joined: Feb 2013

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 7:31 am
Unfortunately, I'm in a smaller town about an hour away from any really great games stores, best thing I have in my hometown is a WalMart that does a half-assed job of keeping titles in stock, so it looks like I'll have to be going the digital download route for Fire Emblem this week, but below is my collection, most of which I play quite often:

Mariokart 7
Mario 3D Land
Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Resident Evil Revelations
Paper Mario
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean
Ridge Racer
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D
Mario 3D Tennis
StarFox 64
Metal Gear Solid 3 in 3D
Pilotwings 3D
Angry Birds Trilogy

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 11:18 am
Lots of great games there. How is Roller Coaster Tycoon?

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EarthboundMike
Joined: Feb 2013

Posted: Feb 25th, 2013 at 7:05 am
Dan, I've always been a huge fan of the Rollercoaster Tycoon series from the get-go and really am waiting for the rumored Rollercoaster Tycoon 4, so I figured 3D would just be a filler for now, didn't expect too much out of it really and something new to put in the machine while waiting for Fire Emblem, but for what it is, it's actually a fairly playable and detailed entry in the series. Nothing beats RCT 3 so far though.

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: Feb 25th, 2013 at 9:52 am
Cool! Thanks for letting me know. I'm looking at a new game for 3DS and just can't decide.

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drazze
Joined: Aug 2006

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 8:18 am
Just bought a 3DS XL to play Fire emblem awakening... just to realise its being relesed in APRIL here in Europe. Hate region locking and can't even begin to understand how or why it should take 2 months to move a game from an english speaking continent to another english speaking continent. I bought a DSTWO flashcard and am playing the old GBA Fire emblem games on it now though :)

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HK-47
Joined: Jun 2007

Posted: Feb 15th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Only have Code of Princess but going to add Etrian Odyssey IV when it comes out.
Really should get a 3DS though.

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AcidTk03
Joined: Mar 2011

Posted: Feb 25th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
i added everyone that has given a friend code and i now own a digital copy of fire emblem awakening...what a great game

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