Nintendo 3DS Games – Revisiting Timeless Classics

Let’s reminisce of the most fun 3DS games and their iconic mechanics. Launched in 2010, 3DS was the 7th generation console that succeeded the Nintendo DS. It is known for being one of the most original consoles of its kind, which is why its sales were extremely high and it was considered to be one of the most famous gaming consoles.

Top Nintendo 3DS Games worth revisiting

In terms of games, the 3DS has a number of legendary titles for many gaming enthusiasts. This is not just limited to the Mario saga, as it had many other games that were extremely popular at the time. Here we describe the 3 most important games of the 3DS console.

We start off with a classic..

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Nintendo 3DS

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This version of The Legends of Zelda featured the same classic Nintendo 64 game, but with the new 3D feature of the console. As for the rest of the features, the game kept all the story, gameplay and mechanics intact. Thus, they fulfilled the wish that had been acclaimed for years by fans of the game.

Story-wise, you play Link, a young boy chosen to defeat the evil Ganondorf. In the game, you’ll have to fight a host of enemies, taking items and gain abilities to do so.

Super Mario Bros. 3

Super Mario Bros. 3 - Nintendo 3DS games

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As in other titles in the Super Mario Bros. series, here you play Mario and you will have to defeat Bowser, the big bad boss in the Mario universe.

In the story you jump from one region to another in the Mushroom Kingdom, which is the most classic factor of this title. You will pass through a total of 8 different locations, where some of them will be the desert, the forest, the meadow, etc.

On the other hand, the game brought with it new abilities for Mario, giving him something innovative and improving the user experience. Among them would be the Super Blade, the Raccoon Suit, the Frog Suit and the Tanooki Suit.

This title would not initially be on the 3DS, as it was a much older game than the console’s launch. However, by 2013 a version valid for the handheld was released.

Fire Emblem: Awakening

Fire Emblem: Awakening

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Fire Emblem: Awakening was released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS. It is a tactical role-playing game that revitalized the Fire Emblem series. Somewhat similar to games in the Pokemon series due to its turn-based fighting. It also has a slight RPG style by allowing you to choose character classes with different stats and fighting styles.

You play as Chrom, a descendant of heroes who fights a dark dragon to protect the kingdom of Ylisse. The well-crafted storyline in which the ties can be extremely emotional, and was ranked as one of the best games of all time (at the time).


In hindsight, 3DS was the most important consoles in the Nintendo industry. Titles were remastered for the 3D feature, and so many fans decided to buy into the idea. If you can get your hands on on one, you should consider experiencing the games in their unique reformat the way they were designed to be experienced.

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