Six years ago, I said so long to my beloved Wii, and now, once again, the torch is passing from one Nintendo system to the next. It's time to say goodbye to my 3DS.
I bought a 3DS fairly early, and I've been a lot more active with it than I was with the Wii. Even so, there's a nice collection of games I'd like to get to before I pack it away in a dusty corner of my storage room. I also have a large pile of (mostly) JRPGs that I've started but haven't finished.
My hope is that some of you will follow along with me and that you'll have some suggestions for what I might want to take a look at before the end.
I like making lists, so I'll have two lists going:
- The Bucket List of games I want to play, with an if I'm actively working on them
- Games I finished, with a next to ones I really recommend and a next to ones I really don't
The Bucket List
- 7th Dragon III: Code VFD
- Culdcept Revolt
- Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
- Devil Survivor: Overclocked
- Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
- Ever Oasis
- Hey! Pikmin
- Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
- Pokémon Moon
- Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World
- Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- Rune Factory 4
- Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Stella Glow
- Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Games I've finished
- Aero Porter
- The Alliance Alive
- Attack of the Friday Monsters!
- Azure Striker Gunvolt
- Boxboy!
- Bravely Default
- Bravely Second: End Layer
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
- Crashmo
- Crimson Shroud
- Crush 3D
- Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
- Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
- Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
- Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl
- Fairune
- Fire Emblem Awakening
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
- Fluidity: Spin Cycle
- Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
- Gunman Clive
- Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi
- Ikachan
- Kid Icarus: Uprising
- Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- The Legend of Legacy
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
- Liberation Maiden
- Luigi's Mansion
- Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
- Mario Kart 7
- Metroid: Samus Returns
- Mighty Gunvolt
- Mighty Switch Force!
- Mighty Switch Force! 2
- Mutant Mudds
- My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess
- New Super Mario Bros. 2
- NightSky
- Paper Mario: Sticker Star
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies
- Picross 3D Round 2
- Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
- Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
- Pushmo
- Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology
- Resident Evil Revelations
- Sakura Samurai: The Art of the Sword
- Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
- Shifting World
- Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- Shovel Knight
- Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir
- Star Fox 64 3D
- The Starship Damrey
- SteamWorld Dig
- Steel Empire
- Stretchmo
- Super Mario 3D Land
- VVVVVV
- Weapon Shop de Omasse
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
- Xeodrifter
- Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
Oh, fun! I actually just bought a replacement 3DS XL for myself. There a quite a few 3DS games I still want to play despite my recent Switch obsession. I'll dig through my library later to see what I can add.
I was a bit confused about the purpose of this thread until I clicked on the Wii thread. That sure is a trip down memory lane.
Yo-Kai Watch unfortunately follows the Pokemon trend of two releases at launch followed by a collective sometimes after. For YW2 you want Psychic Specters which combines Bony and Fleshy (still hate those names).
It looks like it'll be a good while until you pack it away for good.
From your list...
I want to still purchase and play...
Rune Factory 4
Metroid: Samus Returns
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
Own and need to complete...
Ever Oasis
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Pushmo series
Boxboy series
Some of Phoenix Wright series
Some of Prof Layton series
Attack of the Friday Monsters
Pokémon Moon
Not on your list and on my pile to finish...
Pocket Card Jockey
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
Picross 3D 2
There are probably more, possible edit laters.
(Any edits = forgotten pile games)
garion333 wrote:Yo-Kai Watch unfortunately follows the Pokemon trend of two releases at launch followed by a collective sometimes after. For YW2 you want Psychic Specters which combines Bony and Fleshy (still hate those names).
Thanks! And if I remember right, the first one isn't really worth playing since the second one got released?
Correct, you're fine not playing it. They recap the game anyway as the first part of YW2 is playing through an abbreviated YW1.
Also, The Alliance Alive is great, glad to see it's on your soon-to-be-played slate.
What's on your still-to-play list? I'm always looking for suggestions.
I'm not sure if I have many suggestions that aren't already on your list. The only ones I can think of are Fantasy Life and Steamworld Heist. Both are worth a look if haven't played either. Also the Monster Hunter games, but I know you bounced off those due to the premise.
For my personal list...
Own and plan to play more of:
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright - Got sidetracked by the asynchronous multiplayer stuff and never ended up playing much of the game. I plan to ignore most of that when I fire it back up.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Really enjoyed the 2ish hours I played, but I got sidetracked by some other major release and never picked it back up.
Resident Evil Revelations - I started playing this shortly after finishing RE4 and right around the time my 3DS battery started to fade. I couldn't play more than 10 minutes away from a charger, so I just stopped playing 3DS games all together. New 3DS acquired, so I plan to return.
Own and have yet to start:
Attack of the Friday Monsters!
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Definite purchases:
Metroid: Samus Returns
Possible purchases:
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Warioware Gold
Fire Emblem Echoes
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
All the recent talk about Dragon Quest XI has me interested in finally giving one of them a go, but the multiplayer integration of IX has me a bit worried. It seems like that was a big part of why people enjoyed that entry, so I'm not sure how it'll play now without anyone to play with. That's why I'm thinking about picking up VIII instead. I know that VIII is a favorite for many DQ fans. Any thoughts?
Bubblefuzz wrote:Pocket Card Jockey
Picross 3D 2I don't know anything about Pocket Card Jockey. What about it catches your eye?
I played the generous eshop demo, enjoyed it a good deal and picked up the full game a while later. I need to get back to it as it's one of those odd little mash ups that every so often just grab me (Battle Chef Brigade being another). It's cute and tricky. It's horse rearing and racing mixed with solitaire. There's the demo if you want to try it
Picross 3D Round 2 is one I had totally forgotten about. I'm all over that. Conveniently, My Nintendo has a 50% discount on it right now!
Happy to remind at such a convenient time
Possible purchases:
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Do it! Such good fun.
Have you put any time into 7th Dragon III? I might have glowed about it to you before but wanted to reiterate- I don’t particularly like that style of JRPG and it was still one of my top 5 or so 3ds games. Bump it up the list if you’re curious.
Time for a 2DS!
I played Dragon Quest IX without ever touching the online component (I think they even turned the servers off in the middle of my playthrough) and I still had a great time with it. I prefer it slightly to VIII if only for the great flexibility in your party build.
Well, that's nice to know, but it looks like I was mistaken. I own DQ VIII, not IX, so i guess that's the one I'll be trying out!
Dyni wrote:Possible purchases:
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Do it! Such good fun.
I'm sure. I had plenty of fun with Rhythm Heaven on DS. Also Elite Beat Agents. Why haven't they made another one of those?
Well, rabbit plops. This whole project might end sooner than expected. I'm starting to have a lot of issues with non-responsive shoulder buttons on my N3DS.
Ah, that sucks. I just had to replace mine due to battery issues.
ClockworkHouse wrote:Well, rabbit plops. This whole project might end sooner than expected. I'm starting to have a lot of issues with non-responsive shoulder buttons on my N3DS.
Ah, that sucks. I just had to replace mine due to battery issues.
I feel like mine is just on the verge of failing. I’ve traveled with it a lot, and now it will sometimes turn off if I apply a little bit of torque to the bottom half while I’m holding it, or if let the screen close too forcefully. It’s typically totally fine while I’m riding the bus or train, but I have to make sure I save before I get off! Also I’ve occasionally gotten a BSOD, which is never something I expect from a console.
Six years ago, I said so long to my beloved Wii
Btw. Our Wii is still under the telly and still gets played, this morning the boy had some Galaxy on the go. I clicked on that link and will be having a casual read through for anything might have missed out on before the Wii inevitably says farewell.
I've still not decided whether to upgrade to a Wii U or just go for broke and repurchase the Switch.
Prices on Wii U games are really quite appealing right now and there must be some good value in the catalogue.
So I guess thought be worth an ask and this seems as good a place as any... Is the Wii U a recommended replacement or one to bypass completely?
Though I suppose I could have resurrected that linked say bye to Wii thread
So I guess thought be worth an ask and this seems as good a place as any... Is the Wii U a recommended replacement or one to bypass completely?
A year ago, I would have said a Wii U is worth it for its great library, but it seems like every direct brings new Switch ports of Wii U games.
Awesome list and thread. I need to play a couple of those myself. I still always intended to go back and do more endings on both Devil Survivor games too.
Bubblefuzz wrote:So I guess thought be worth an ask and this seems as good a place as any... Is the Wii U a recommended replacement or one to bypass completely?
A year ago, I would have said a Wii U is worth it for its great library, but it seems like every direct brings new Switch ports of Wii U games.
It's the price of catching up on that catalogue, that has me umming and ahhing between the two, particularly with the boy in mind.
For now though, I'm bringing that Wii thread back to life!
Switch ports are being sold at full price, while the Wii U has a mature secondhand market to bring some of those prices down.
This is it, to pay £10-£15 for the old Wii U versions or full price on the shiny new Switch ports.
I've seriously considered doing another one of these threads for my Wii U library. I still have a few major games I'd like to play there. But how many vanity threads can one clock have?
3.
Do it.
I’ve had a mini 3ds renaissance myself lately. Some coworkers roped me into playing Pokémon Go with them while on breaks, so it pushed me into playing Ultra Sun after ignoring this generation. Quite a good entry, but the method for obtaining Legendary Pokemon seems very lazy compared to normal.
Ah, that sucks. I just had to replace mine due to battery issues.
They sell battery replacements also. No need to get a whole new unit. I'm looking into it now since my N3DS seems to be getting around 30 minutes and then dying immediately, which makes playing outside of the very near vicinity of a power outlet a risky proposition. The replacement battery seems to be going for around 35€, which seems like lot for that battery, but there's not much of options.
Dyni wrote:Ah, that sucks. I just had to replace mine due to battery issues.
They sell battery replacements also. No need to get a whole new unit. I'm looking into it now since my N3DS seems to be getting around 30 minutes and then dying immediately, which makes playing outside of the very near vicinity of a power outlet a risky proposition. The replacement battery seems to be going for around 35€, which seems like lot for that battery, but there's not much of options.
If that is too rich for you, there are chinese knock off batteries you can buy.
Just discovered this thread. I play mostly 3DS / DS games these days. I started recently when I got sick of packing my Switch around. I started carrying my 3DS on my commute instead.
Shortly after that I completed Fire Emblem Echoes. I liked it much more than Conquest. The combat and class system is less interesting. As are the maps. But it has one of the best stories in a FE game I’ve played. The presentation, music and voice acting were incredible.
Even though I didn’t like the baseline combat as much as Awakening or Fates, I enjoyed the game more overall. Mila’s Turnwheel was a huge highlight.
Recently I’ve almost finished Rhythm Heaven. I’m on the final towers. I also beat the main part of Warioware Gold. Not sure what else you’re supposed to do after beating the story levels.
After that I started playing Advance Wars: Dual Strike. I finished that up this last week and I’ve since been grinding through battle maps to try to earn enough money to unlock everything.
Next up I may try to beat Advance Wars: Days of Ruin. I’ve hit a rhythm with that game I never have before. Maybe I’ll go back and beat AW1 or AW2 finally.
Looking at your list I’d like to finish
Luigi’s Mansion
Codename: S.T.E.A.M.
Professor Layton
Metroid
Notably I own all the Mario and Luigi games, but I don’t really like them. I’ve decided the only game in the series I like is Superstar Saga. I don’t like the 3DS art style and the tutorials are too overbearing after the first game, IMO.
EDIT: Fixed faulty autocorrect
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