The 7 Best Nintendo 3DS Games

The 7 Best Nintendo 3DS Games



What are the best games for Nintendo 3DS? We’re so glad you asked. The gamers at Swappa have compiled a list of the best games for the Nintendo 3DS so you can enjoy all the thrill and excitement your portable console has to offer.

1) The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Legend of Zelda should be a given for any seasoned gamer, but if you’re new to this action-packed fantasy adventure game, this is one you definitely don’t want to skip. Enjoy the classic Legend of Zelda game play mixed with unfamiliar twists, like Link’s new ability to melt into walls by taking the form of a 2D painting. Buy this brilliantly-designed fantasy quest and other Legend of Zelda games on Swappa for cheaper than you’ll find them at any store.

2) Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart 7. Need we say more? Being that this game is one of the most diverse racing games to date, it’s an obvious pick for one of the best games for the Nintendo 3DS. Engage in exciting races laden with treacherous obstacles, devious competitors, and life-saving mystery boxes. Pick your favorite Mario Kart character, from the posh Princess Peach to the hulking Donkey Kong, and take your place at the starting line for a thrilling race on land, underwater, or high in the sky!

3) Ever Oasis

Ever Oasis has a little something for everybody, from action role play to settlement building. This colorful RPG combines adventure, and dungeon-crawling in a desert setting. Build a safe haven called an Oasis for nearby non-player characters, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and complete missions to maintain a sustainable Oasis that can withstand an inevitable visit from Chaos, the game’s ultimate villain.

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4) Mario Golf: World Tour

Mario Golf: World Tour is everything you can expect from a Mario sports game. Ease into the swing of things with helpful tutorials and get a feel for obstacle-ridden golf courses, not excluding the dreaded chain chompers. Once you’re confident in your Mario golf skills, you can advance in local and online multiplayer game mode.

5) Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

No list of Nintendo 3DS’ best games would be complete without a couple Pokémon features. Immerse yourself in the 7th generation of Pokémon and explore brand-new locations in a Hawaii-inspired land or a dark dimension in these two highly-coveted games. Check out Swappa’s selection of gently used Pokémon games for the Nintendo 3DS.

6) Animal Crossing: New Leaf

If you love The Sims, you’ll love Animal Crossing: New Leaf. In this laid-back game, you step into the role of mayor over a town that’s in need of a few upgrades and good management. If you get tired of all your new responsibilities, take a break by engaging in a number of relaxing activities such as fishing, finding fossils, and home decorating. You can even visit towns that others are in charge of to take a peek at how other players choose to run their towns and decorate their homes.

 

7)Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Donkey Kong is back with all the enemy-jumping action and banana-hoarding we’ve come to expect from this lovable character. Journey through a side-scrolling jungle landscape to save the locals and reclaim your bananas from the Tiki Tak Tribe. Ride in minecarts, battle foes, uncover secrets in this new take on a Nintendo classic.

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