1. Nintendogs + Cats
A lot of people take pride in hating on Nintendogs. That’s weird to me. Do you like dogs? Like, real-life dogs? Well, then you’ll probably like Nintendogs, because it’s pretty much the same thing. Teach a dog tricks, rub it down, and take it for a walk. What’s not great about that? The game even makes picking up dog crap fun. Touch it with the stylus, and it’s gone. If only all of life’s shit could be so easily disposed of.
I don’t think that there is a game that better shows the power of the touch screen. Nintendogs was the game that first showed me that physically communicating with the characters on the other side of the video game world could be fun. Now with the 3DS, maybe Nintendo will show us what it’s like to physically interact with a game character’s who have learned to cross over. 3D puppies in my face sounds awesome.
2. Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars
The critically acclaimed video game that set the world abuzz is back and is coming to the 3DS with Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars from LucasArts. The block-based characters from your favorite Star Wars series are back for a third installment, bringing bigger and better ground and aerial battles and a more in-depth environment for your enjoyment. The title includes all your favorite characters from the previous titles, as well as additional characters based from the movie series. The game will also have new features which include being able to create your own bases and custom in-game battlefields.
3. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
The 3DS version Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D promises to provide more depth and clarity than previous versions from the other consoles and is aimed to deliver a whole new perspective in the gaming world of soccer. The game will offer five different gaming perspectives, one providing a dynamic view of the action around the field, which is reminiscent of the Become a Legend mode in previous titles. Play with your friends with the wireless and Street Pass features in Champions League and Master League and become the ultimate soccer champion.
4. Rayman 3D
Rayman, one of Ubisoft’s most iconic and beloved characters is back to engage audiences in a thrilling new 3D world of adventure and fun. In Rayman 3D, Rayman battles evil mechanical pirates led by the maniacal Razorbeard, who is enslaving the population of Rayman’s world. It’s up to our jointless hero to collect four magical masks that, once united, will awaken a sleeping god who will help Rayman defeat the pirates. Along his quest he’ll pick up lums, which are magical fragments of the world’s energy core. He’ll also free creatures enslaved by the evil pirates and run into a host of friends who will help him achieve his goal. Rediscover the incredible adventures of Rayman in a deeper and optimized universe with Rayman 3D. Progress in a 3D world full of surprises, magical creatures, and defeat unmerciful enemies throughout dangerous environments: join Rayman in an even better platforming game!
5. Nintendo 64 Ports (PilotWings, Star Fox, Ocarina of Time, etc.)
I’m rarely excited about anything that has to do with the N64. The console definitely has a handful of great games, but for the most part, it still stands as a disappointment to me. Part of that comes from the way most N64 games look. Nine times out of ten, they reach for a level of visual splendor that they can’t quite achieve.
The 3DS could fix that. Not only does the console support better visuals, but the types of low-polygon characters that were commonplace on the N64 look really crisp and vibrant in 3D. Plus, Star Fox and Ocarina of Time are two really incredible games that not every modern gamer has had a chance to play. They’re both over ten years old now, so today’s 12-year-olds may have never even heard of them before. It’s pretty exciting to get the chance to re-experience these games alongside a whole new crowd.
6. Mario Kart 3D
The Mario Kart series is coming to the Nintendo 3DS (which is not really a big surprise) considering how popular the Mario Kart is for the Wii. There has been no final release date nor pricing yet for this game but surely a lot of people are awaiting it.
For those unfamiliar, Mario Kart is a go-kart-style racing video game that stars most of the notable Nintendo game characters such as Mario, Luigi, Peach and other lovable characters. The game is very fun to play both in single player and multiplayer mode.
There are 4 diffferent game modes: Grand Prix which is like a theme cup and storymode. Time trail which is to finish the race in shortest amount of time or the fastest. VS mode which is head to head multiplayer action. And lastly, Battle mode where it’s a team VS team battle race.
7. Nintendo’s second-tier titles (Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Paper Mario)
Thus far, I’ve loved every Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, and Paper Mario game that has been released. Nintendo just won’t let them suck. A lot of them aren’t much for innovation (I’m looking at you, Animal Crossing), but they’re always well made and true to their original concept.
Call of Duty fans don’t need a lot to be happy with the next game in the series; new guns, maps, modes and a fresh coat of paint is all they want. Animal Crossing fans are no different. Give us some new fish to catch, holidays to celebrate, stuff to collect, and we’re happy. That’s what I’m betting we’ll get from Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, and Paper Mario on the 3DS — predictable, reliable, old-faithful fun.
8. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition is hands down one of the best looking games coming to the Nintendo 3DS. The trailer and previews alone make you wanting for more. The 3DS version plays just like the console versions in most cases except maybe for some changes to the background environment where certain objects don’t animate or move, but other than that whatever you get in the console version, you’ll get it with the Nintendo 3DS version and more.
9. Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! (“Game King” or “King Of Games”) is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has spawned a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games. Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the fictional trading card game called Duel Monsters (originally known as Magic & Wizards), where each player uses cards to “duel” each other in a mock battle of fantasy “monsters”. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is the real world counterpart to this fictional game on which it is loosely based.
10. Super Mario 3DS
Super Mario (tentative title), is an entry into the 3D branch of the Mario series for 3DS. It is the successor to the Wii’s Super Mario Galaxy 2. The adventure takes place in 3D, and consists of classic Mario-style platforming action.
It was unveiled during Iwata’s keynote at GDC 2011, and is being developed by the team behind the two Galaxy games.
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