Gaming Best rare/hardly known 3DS games (or most underrated)

[PsychoBabble]

A shame we can't list how to find them, but what games would you list?

I don't actually own any rare games, but Code of Princess is definitely underrated.

 

[Shadow#1]

A shame we can't list how to find them, but what games would you list?

I don't actually own any rare games, but Code of Princess is definitely underrated.

How many of these do we need shit?

 

[PsychoBabble]

I'm a new member and I couldn't find any threads.

I'm looking for games outside the mainstream (not listed on EVERY "best of" list).

 

[Deleted member 373223]

Personally, i really liked playing with Freakyforms Deluxe back when it was still an eshop. It's not so bad a game as people think it is just because it had a primary exploit. It was quite fun, albeit a bit childish.

 

[PsychoBabble]

Wow, that's one I've never heard of!

I can't find Zelda Picross anywhere, which someone at school recommended. If it's as good as the normal Picross games, I have to wonder why nobody ever mentions it.

 

[lone_wolf323]

Wow, that's one I've never heard of!

I can't find Zelda Picross anywhere, which someone at school recommended. If it's as good as the normal Picross games, I have to wonder why nobody ever mentions it.

The zelda picross is a My Nintendo Reward you can get from their site.

 

[PsychoBabble]

I heard that but even though I've bought... well, probably a couple of hundred euroes worth of games via eshop, I've never had the option to download that game.

Maybe it was a limited time offer before I bought my system?

 

[lone_wolf323]

I heard that but even though I've bought... well, probably a couple of hundred euroes worth of games via eshop, I've never had the option to download that game.

Maybe it was a limited time offer before I bought my system?

it has nothing to do with that. its fron mynintendo.com you get a download code from redeeming platinum coins and can dl it fron the code redemption screen.

 

[Clydefrosch]

I heard that but even though I've bought... well, probably a couple of hundred euroes worth of games via eshop, I've never had the option to download that game.

Maybe it was a limited time offer before I bought my system?

you had to 'buy' it from the mynintendo website. it was a coin reward.
it's not on the normal eshop (there are cia dumps of it though)

it's as good as any picross game, but with zelda images.
though i'm no fan of that super picross mode.


as for hidden gems... it's always hard, most games aren't really hidden, this isn't the atari age where one state over, you could find games that didn't exist anywhere else because it was all local guys making them.
there are games that are better than their reputation and there are games that weren't played by many, mainly because it's was a niche genre.

The zero escape games for example are great and certainly haven't been played by that many people (compared to mario kart) but it's also not really hidden that much.

I'd say, Resident Evil - Mercenaries was a good game that got a mediocre rep (unfortunately, it had no option to delete a savegame if you got it used). That said, it only really got cool once you unlocked the overpowered skills.

Fantasy Life was a fun little game for a while, as was Ever Oasis, which shared some similarities to it.

And if it's your type of game, Rhythm Thief, even though as i think as an early release, most people who were around back then knew of it.

I'd also say, Inazuma Eleven Go 2 Chronostones was a good game.

 

[PsychoBabble]

I kept getting emails about some coins running out of date or something. I only checked MyNintendo the other day to see if I could find the Zelda and I didn't notice the game or any coins.

No matter, I can now get the first 4 PicrossE games for free (I bought the other 4).

Edit: I think that was the first time I checked MyNintendo since I signed up... over 3 years ago! Why not put free stuff in the eshop?

 

[Clydefrosch]

I kept getting emails about some coins running out of date or something. I only checked MyNintendo the other day to see if I could find the Zelda and I didn't notice the game or any coins.

No matter, I can now get the first 4 PicrossE games for free (I bought the other 4).

Edit: I think that was the first time I checked MyNintendo since I signed up... over 3 years ago! Why not put free stuff in the eshop?

Basically, they wanted you to use their mynintendo platform to check in and do stuff. The game was free, for mynintendo users. I guess, if it's not around anymore, it was also limited.
Though don't feel like you missed much, it was just 25 or so puzzles and another dozen or so in the other mode.

 

[mike a]

If you like arcade style games n just pick up and play games, here's some

Phantom thief stina and the 30 jewels
Phasmophobia (it's new),
Ifo
Alchemic dungeons
Toy defense
Defend your crypt
10 classic arcade collection (something like that)
Polara
Hyperlight
Jewel quest games
Unholy heights
Attack on Titan

I'll post more later

 

[PsychoBabble]

Toy Defence is good?

I've seen that on offer so many times on eshop but I always thought it was a tower defence style game so I never even looked at it.

 

[mike a]

It is a tower defense game, but it's alright

 

[Dani Dandelion]

Miitopia is a super-underrated RPG, because most people look at it and think it's a Find Mii stand-alone or something. It's a full-length JRPG with a decent post-game and everything. It's got solid mechanics, and loads of customization. Also the music slaps.

 

[PsychoBabble]

Wait... Miitopia is a real game? I always thought it was some stupid... I don't know, just something stupid!

Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Subötaï]

River City: Rival Showdown
The Alliance Alive
Return to PopoloCrois
Gotta Protectors
Creeping Terror
Crash City Mayhem

 

[PsychoBabble]

Thanks. I'll see what I can grab tomorrow, but now is too late. Night.

 

[ThoD]

Including Japanese games, here are some that weren't mentioned so far:
- Bou Ningen Charengi (REALLY obscure game even during FreeShop's era but it's amazing, it's basically a compilation of minigames that each use a different function of the 3DS like gyro/touch/mic/etc. and tons of fun, just it's Japan-only)
- Neko Atsume Kitty Collector (let's be honest, this is just a nice game to relax with playing around with cute kittens also Japan-only but it's also a mobile game and that version is in English)
- Labyrynth no Kanata (dungeon crawler, REALLY good, Japan-only but there's a 100% English Patch released for it so it's not a problem and the game has a lovely twist, so if you start playing don't think "graphics suck" and stop, keep going and don't google it to avoid spoilers...)
- Sanrio Characters Picross (it's a picross game but with Sanrio characters so Hello Kitty and the like, but while not interested in the characters, as a picross game it's easily one of the best on the 3DS if not THE best, Japan-only again but hardly any text so not a problem)
- Zombie Panic DX (fun shooter game where enemies come at you and you can only shoot and strafe to avoid them, happens to be by far one of the hardest games on the 3DS yet it's incredibly fun)
- Samurai Defender (just a fun little tower defense game, nice way to relax or good pick if you just want to play something for 10-20 minutes every now and then)

I could suggest a LOT more, mainly Japanese since I've gone through literally all Japan-only games just to find the hidden gems, but can't find the spreadsheet I kept with them...

 

[AdenTheThird]

Y'know, I really enjoyed Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D on a New 3DS because it's an amazing TPS for the 3DS. I also really enjoy Zelda Picross (: