Here Are the Top 5 Nintendo 3DS Games You Need to Grab Before They Become Extinct

Published 02/25/2023, 3:00 PM EST

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With March 27 nearing, fans are hustling to grab their favorite video games from the Nintendo 3DS e-shop as it will shut down soon. But, some of them are confused about which ones to buy, as all of them look exclusive. So, to help out a little, we have curated a list of the top five games that you can look at before finalizing your options. 

The list spans different genres between action, strategy, RPG, and a few more. But what it really stresses is the 3D games that felt ahead of time. Back in those days, the gaming industry was trying to get its breakthrough. And well, 3D titles paved the way, as fans adored them the most. So, without sparing any detail, here are the top 5 Nintendo 3DS Eshop games that we feel you should buy. 

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Gamefreak’s HarmoKnight 

It is no secret that Gamefreak has stunned the world with the creation of Pokemon games from time to time. But there was an era when they stepped out of their comfort zone to make something as iconic as their other creations, HarmoKnight.

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The title features a side-scrolling genre where players press the right buttons at the right time and walk past levels. To explain a little more, the game will be a perfect choice for Subway Surfers fanatics. So, if you are someone who’s interested in this genre, do check it out. 

Kirby’s Adventures – a Nintendo 3D classic 

Kirby’s name is quite famous in the Nintendo world as it holds a special place in fans’ hearts. So, if you feel like taking a trip down the memory lane, Kirby’s Adventures might be the best pick.

What makes the game our top pick is not just the 3D effect but the cancellation of the ‘slowdown’ issue. The fans who have been following video games for a long know about it, and well, the developers did a great job ruling it out. 

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – An all-time favorite 

SEGA released this classic even in the cartridge form as it stormed the markets during release. It was one of the best games from the developers, as fans could not find room for error. So, if you want the total Sonic experience, this might be the best option. 

Dementium Remastered – The ‘long-lost’ Nintendo horror game that might give you nightmares 

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For the last one, we have Renegade Kid’s Dementium Remastered. As we all know, the DS or 3DS didn’t really have a library for the horror genre, as companies tried and failed miserably. But this title stood strong, exceeding all expectations.

Compared to its original, the Remastered has much-enhanced graphics, controls, and an extra spice of fear. So, if horror is something that you dig, pick this one out. 

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Atharv is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism from Mumbai University, Atharv has a keen eye for writing engaging content. He enjoys all kinds of games but thoroughly follows FPS games such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends and Fortnite.
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