Top 15 Best 3DS Games!

[@RetroBreak]

Hope you all enjoyed the video! Check out my Discord server to join my amazing community and chat between these videos! discord.gg/Ms6dpsYNuz
Also check out some more of my DS / 3DS videos here:
Playing some of my favourite 3DS games! (Live stream VOD) -
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Buy These 3DS eShop Hidden Gems Before It's TOO LATE! -
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Learning To Love The Nintendo 3DS in 2021! -
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Top 15 Nintendo DS Games! - ruclips.net/video/lmLJ7QOUWfM/видео.html
Top 15 Nintendo DS Hidden Gems! -
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[@novustalks7525]

Bowsers inside story remake is a must play game. It somehow improved on a already perfect game

[@soaremicheledavid6020]

Really ??!! All the youtube videos are full of the same thing. Do you guys know anything else than Mario and Zelda?!!! I am sick of these boring games. There are a lot of games there.

[@socrates0603]

I absolutely love the 3D effect on the 3DS. However, the implementation with the original 3DS hardware was a bit lacking, but on the New 3DS, it worked fabulously. I love it and am sad as well that Nintendo didn't continue it.

[@RetroBreak]

True it’s way better on the “New” models! Shame the one I have with a capture card is the original style 3DS so I don’t get the benefits when recording gameplay or playing on stream :(

[@samuelc6246]

If they make a new Switch with 3d, I'll take back my words to not buy another videogame system. Or if they just, you know, act Nintendo, and surprise us with whatever is next. Better graphics won't impress me, no portability is definitely a no. But better 3d graphics on the go... Can't say no to that, I guess.

[@guilhermegoldman]

It's alright. After some getting used to it, you mostly just lose the 3d sweet spot when you use the gyro.

[@samu-chan]

Ok

[@tomohawk2177]

It does not work for me at all. I just end up nauseous (and it isn’t motion sickness as I’m completely fine in vr)

[@arvian4508]

Totally agree, I always had the 3D effect on, I can't imagine The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds without 3D. I often hear that people turn off 3D immediately after buying 3DS, but for me it's too bad that the technology never really got popular.

[@ringo_sama]

it didn't hurt your eyes or make u go dizzy? with 3d on

[@arvian4508]

@@ringo_sama Luckily not, so I enjoy playing with 3D turned on. And it's a sad that not everyone is able to get the true expirience from the 3D effect, due to the individual characteristics of each person's anatomy. A friend of mine can't see the 3D effect at all because of his strabismus problem.

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

I loved the 3d...too many lamo gamers ruined it for us all

[@alexpine8295]

Your background of all the 3DS games is impressive! Loved seeing you mention Cave Story 3D and Rhythm Heaven Megamix! I finished Cave Story eShop about a month ago and I’m waiting on my new Rhythm Heaven game to ship atm. So many great games on this platform! Mario, Animal Crossing, Shantae, Zelda, Kirby, so much to play! I still stand by my idea of 3D Zelda games like Ocarina of Time getting ported to Switch and using the Breath of the Wild engine for combat. Would love to see that! Love seeing 3DS content from your channel, hope to see some more on the future!

[@davidzimmerman617]

I LOVED The Ocarina Of Time so much back in the day!! Then one day it comes to my attention that my dad had traded it in at GameStop for some new game :(
To be fair it was his game and whatnot, he didn't know I liked the game. I still had some good memories on that game.

[@lightshift4200]

Hey, your videos are getting better and better! Not just the content, but your confidence and tone as well. Loving it! Never had a 3ds until just last year, and been building my collection. This video helps!

[@dominicrinaldi8241]

the quality of your videos paired with your personality make me surprised this channel only has 19k subs. We need to pump those numbers up!

[@Jhrickgamer]

Recently got my hands on a 3DS and really rediscovered how fun is playing with the 3D on, definetely one of the features i'll miss the most

[@gunbuckchuck]

I love the 3D feature! Massively underated

[@Bgrosz1]

The problem was that the implementation was poor with the original system such that if you moved the 3DS even slightly from the correct viewing angle, the screen blurred, and it was painful on the eyes. The New 3DS fixed that, but I think too many people had already sworn off the feature or never upgraded the system. That's the problem with rolling out something cool, but a little before it was ready.

[@jakespray5059]

i like my original 3ds i usually play in 3d

[@Uncooked_Kod]

​@@Bgrosz1virtual boy moment

[@dekumidoriya2928]

Bruh where were you people when the 3DS came out and everyone decided to collectively shit on the 3D Feature 😂 ? It's almost like the Wii U and the 3DS were perfect consoles that didn't deserve the hate at the time, but did because people are idiots or something

[@burstmage6982]

Well u are the only one 😂

[@tryptobphan]

I love the 3D feature and I think some of the games are unique because of that feature. Also, great selection of games. They’re different from my top picks but awesome to see different tastes. Really cool background, by the way!

[@tomdugdale1320]

I always wonder why Nintendo dropped the 3D as well, for some games it is absolutely brilliant, and it would be fantastic in a more powerful console like the switch if 60fps stereoscopic 3D could be implemented. Recently played through Nano Assault EX and the 3D makes it so much easier to track projectiles. I also loved Kid Icarus but I must admit the hand cramp was intense at times!! I would love to see a remaster for switch...

[@rorz999]

They tried it twice and it never sold them more consoles. Very few people talked about or cared for the 3D gimmick. Same with 3D films at the cinema

[@commandercheese9088]

It was probably because the production cost went down if they just decided not to take the time to implement 3D effects, and while some people (like myself) think the 3D can look incredible in some games, with the 2DS it wasn't necessary to implement it at that point.

[@diegog1853]

The 3DS is my favorite console of all time, love playing it, love collecting for it. And we share our favorite game! I love kid icarus, I actually have a full binder with like 60% of the AR cards. Really really like the art and the universe, the insane difficulty that the game can have, the slight rpg elements with the weapons. Really great game and honestly the best showpiece for the capabilities of the 3DS, specially at the time, I hope nintendo brings a sequel to the switch.
You mentioned that Zelda ALBW was a little too easy for your liking. I strongly recommend hero mode, this game in hero mode is one of my favorite zelda experiences to have and I replay it somewhat frequently on that difficulty. Enemies do four times the damage, which means more deaths, which means actually potentially loosing your rented items, which is great, adds a lot of tension.

[@SteveMassart]

As someone who's just picked up a 3ds for the first time, this is a fantastic list, thanks I've added a few extra games to my want list 👍🏼

[@palomamuniz213]

really enjoying your content! loved the 3ds stream the other day hopefully more of those will come in the future. loved seeing you play cave story. keep up the good work!

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed the stream! Planning another 3DS one soon to play through some of the hidden gems for next episode! Hope to see you there :)

[@shazang0]

Looking forward to the hidden gems followup. I personally love the 3D effect.

[@OniCr0w]

the only reason ANYONE complains about the 3D is because of the older 3DS. The New 3DS 3D is downright amazing. I get the feeling Nintendo heard all the complaints about people just turning the 3D off and figured people didn't want the feature, but I hope they bring it back.

[@ctochtli2964]

Also:
-Code name S.T.E.A.M.
-New Yoshi Island.
-Fire Emblem Awakening/Fate/Echoes.
-Project Diva Mirai.
-Street Fighter IV.
-Atlus games.
And etc.

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

What a lovely video, you can feel the love behind every story of the games

[@47drift]

I'm so happy to find someone as enthusiastic as I am about the 3D on the 3DS. I can't imagine games like Kid Icarus Uprising or A Link Between Worlds without it. I never turned mine off on any 3DS system I've owned (and I'm an Ambassador).

[@Bgrosz1]

@MenaceInc
It gave me some serious eye strain with the original 3DS, but I upgraded to the New 3DS and that fixed it.
Granted, if you don't notice the 3D then there isn't much reason for it. I saw a night and day difference between having it on or off.

[@andlopez18]

Great video. Your tops always include some hidden gems and not only the most well known and repeated games. Agree with your top 3 choices, but my favorites are both Kirby's, absolute classics, just love Robobot and Triple Deluxe. I am waiting for your Kirby retrospective.

[@cooperbohrer2030]

Great video! Haven’t played link between worlds since I was 12 and I struggled so hearing you call it easy got me lol

[@iljk]

great video! very interesting to see your favorites. Definitely going to buy some of your suggestions for my own collection.

[@deepspaceexplorer4265]

The 3D is AMAZING. Starfox 64 shows it off incredibly. Even in the intro cut scene you see the large carrier ship literally pop out of the screen and float in front of you. Very STUNNING. It is still my favorite system of all time and i, too, was disappointed that the Switch abandoned 3D. I didnt buy a switch until 2021. And i bought it for the zelda games...

[@robl6933]

3ds was my favorite system hands down. I agree with your choices. The 2 Luigi's Mansions made great use of the 3d. Also loved Castlevania.

[@Dylan-id5st]

Great video, I’ve been subscribed since your ds top 15 and always hoped you’d do a 3ds video! My favourite game for the system was fantasy life, story was a bit weak but the gameplay was just too addictive. It always annoyed me hearing people complain about Uprising controls because they felt so good to play for me

[@RetroBreak]

Amazing! Glad you're still here, hope the video was worth the wait! :D I've never really put enough time into Fantasy Life, always felt like it was going to take over my life if I played it properly haha, I had a friend who was obsessed with it!

[@Friedchunk]

Excellent list and video! I just bought a copy of Planet Robobot on the back of your recommendation. Can't wait to check it out!
Some of my favourites include the Monster Hunter games, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright and Fantasy Life ❤ I also really enjoyed the Inazuma Eleven GO series. The first one is a pretty straightforward sports RPG but the second and third ones have crazy plots about time travel and space travel. They play football against dinosaurs and aliens...it's bonkers. Sadly the third (and for me the best) one never made it out of Japan, so you need to understand Japanese to enjoy it.

[@electricturbodata9368]

Great list! 👍 How nice to find someone who thinks the same way about the 3D on the 3DS. I liked it a lot and it indeed looks best in games like 2D platformers and for example Paper Mario.
I think they made a mistake when they marketed 3DS 3D with "realism". Depth doesn't look like that for real! 😅 The good thing about 3D is that it makes things look more like a fold out book or something from those old view master toys (i.e. more fake and plasticy haha). Nintendo are unnecessarily afraid of xbox/pc realism fans who whine about Nintendo games while Nintendo fans clearly are the opposite, looking for games with a cartoony, exaggerated, innovative style "from the idea world / dream world" rather than realism. I think part of the switches success is an organic counter reaction against 20-25 years of dark, gritty and "realistic" pop culture.

[@nobodynobody1574]

The 3d effect is why the 3ds is my favorite system.

[@PiN_MiKE]

Great top 15! I adore the 3DS and I have owned one since it was released. I slept on it a lot through its life span, buying a game here and there, but it’s easily on of my favorite systems of all time. I now own 4 of them, and a nice library of games. I’m happy to say I own 14 of your top 15 titles. I may need to check out Pokémon rumble. I’ve never been into Pokémon games, but always liked the concept. I need to do a top 15(or 20) video. Been on my to do for years. New subscriber here by the way. Keep up the great videos.

[@alejandroalfonso67]

Pretty surprised about no megaten games on the list. Probably the franchise with the most and best games in the 3DS: SMT IV, IV Apocalypse, Strange Journey, Soul Hackers, Devil Survivor 1 & 2... And they're all amazing.

[@RetroBreak]

Unfortunately I missed out on them at the time as I didn’t have time at Uni to play many RPG’s.. and now the prices have gone crazy! :( would love to get them sometime!

[@NCS07]

Really good list, some I would add are Luigi’s mansion dark moon, smash 3ds, Mario Luigi dream team, and tomodachi life

[@RetroBreak]

I still need to get Tomodachi life! I loved the demo but never got the full game!

[@LucaTalkinBout]

Mate Kid Icarus is so underrated... I agree with ranking it as the best 3DS game, I hope we'll get a sequel either for Switch or next gen console 🤞

[@TLHAFullEpisodes]

4:09 I agree, I love the 3d effect. Though subtle at times, I still think it is a great feature

[@CatWithMoustache]

15) Cave Story 3D
14) Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
13) sega classics 3ds
12) mario kart 7
11) resident evil revelations 3ds
10) Metroid: Samus Returns
9) Rhythm Heaven Megamix
8) new super mario bros 2
7) super pokemon rumble
6) animal crossing new leaf
5) shantae and the pirate's curse
4) legend of zelda link between worlds
3) majora's mask 3ds / ocarina of time 3ds
2) kirby planet robobot
1) kid icarus uprising

[@vanhanguyen12]

Awesome to see Rumble Blast on the list! It was my first 3DS game and I think it's been pretty underrated

[@SolinoOruki]

3DS is my favorite handheld and I really love your list👊❤️

[@pandanokoawoken6424]

My favorite game will always be Puzzle and Dragons Z which was nice to play as it scaled in difficulty after a time and there are so many hard DLC monsters to collect

[@SaturdayMorningGamer]

YES! LOVED this one dude!!! GREAT video :D

[@olekomega1680]

I recommend you play the mario & luigi rpgs on the 3ds. Definitely top 15 worthy games

[@holacomoestas5626]

Yokai watch games are really underrated

[@interghost]

Some great choces there. I do love 3DS but I lost love with handheld gaming these days. However, I do appreciate how great all these games are. Love it.

[@Ortiz8094]

The 3D on the 3ds really makes a difference , I'm so glad to that countless people agree on it too.

[@spirallight1337]

bad ass back ground man lol I dig how you setup the game boxes!

[@SaintKnight42]

Found your channel today, great stuff. Kid Icarus #1, good choice, what an amazing game!

[@YZ-id6pj]

This was quite the unique toplist! I haven't played most of them and actually I am still not interested in doing so now, but it's just refreshing to hear a different opinion from time to time and your enthusiasm is contagious :D greatly entertained, thanks!

[@_V0RT3X]

Cave Story 3D was my very first game I got with my 3DS for my (13th) birthday 11 years ago. Still replay it from time to time as well

[@GamerToday]

This 🎥 was amazing your background setup was super clean. learned about a few new games too. Mate the 3d was biggest selling point for me then and now i miss it i sold my collection worth 10k then for 4k....if i held out till covid 25k..... Yes i never will stop missing the collection

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

I think a majority of people struggled with dialing in a 3D effect for their specific eyes! Mine didn’t enjoy the default settings. Quick headaches & double vision if it wasn’t held perfectly. I did the super stable calibrate & keep the 3D bar about halfway to 3/4’s up and I’m blown away how good this handheld looks.
Not everyone’s eyes are the same! Gotta make it where it works for you.

[@EmoStyleTics]

The way you say super Mario Bros winds me up to no end lol

[@acecarrera1]

3D effect on Sega super scaler enhances its already immersive experience, imagine how it looks like in VR.

[@RetroBreak]

Apparently there is a 3DS emulator that works in VR! Got to try it out one day!

[@graalcloud]

I loved the 3D feature from day 1 of getting my pre-ordered 3DS all the way to the much better implementation on the New 3DS XL

[@georged7627]

Hang on just hang on a minute 🙏🏽 I was not even aware of cave story 3D wow I'm lucky I bumped into this vid 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ade1174]

Glad to see the Kid Icarus: Uprising and Kirby Planet Robobot love. Those games are amazing!

[@mikelisagor5970]

I stumbled upon this video and am very impressed. Great video, and I love my 3ds too.

[@thrice1987]

I wish I was as excited about 3DS' 3D effect as you are. I didn't think it was that impressive and always ended turning it off to get better battery life. After the "new" consoles came out, I traded my original 3DS for a 2DS XL and never looked back.

[@MaxH0ward]

I totally agree with number 9. In america the game is called pokemon rumble blast and i remember picking it up at toys r us as a kid and its so much fun

[@julianx2rl]

Shoutout to Level-5 games, specially Yo-Kai Watch!

[@MrMas9]

Amazing video! Top gba games next? :)

[@RetroBreak]

I’ll do that at some point ;)

[@MrMas9]

@@RetroBreak Legend! :)

[@robinhatherall6779]

For the time I thought no glasses 3D was really fun. I would add in the Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright game that I still remember nearly having a heart attack, when I saw it on the shelf. And it lives up to both IPs. Classic.

[@boo1_gaming927]

One game I think should be mentioned is the Superstar Saga remake. I just got that game, and it's amazing. The only bad thing is that the final boss is a little challenging, but that's just me not knowing the pattern that well. However, it is one of those games that didn't play in 3D. I had an original 3DS and a 3DS XL, and every time I turn on the 3D, it gave me a headache, so I just turn it off when I would play for an extended amount of time. I just got the New 2DS XL, and it has brought me back to the platform since both my other systems are broken atm. Hopefully, I'll get my hands on the New 3DS XL and see the improved 3D. I've never tried it out.

[@scarrface28]

3DS will always be my favorite dedicated handheld consoles

[@NintenGamer8957]

I love your picks, and I especially agree with you that KI: Uprising is the best 3DS game!! I play it all the time, and I hope that it gets ported to the Switch!

[@gwimbly519]

Im happy to see someone appreciate the 3d. Mario 3d land is one of the best looking mario games thanks to it. Really does add a lot visually to games.

[@haoluo]

Good collection! Keep up the good work

[@HiImHipster]

Love the 3D. Never used to use it, but now I do almost always!

[@peterhalliday6492]

I bought a "new 3ds" second hand 3 years ago because I only experienced the 3ds for the first time a few years ago and it blew my tiny mind!

[@squ1d.meta116]

THERE WAS RESIDENT EVIL ON THE 3DS?!?!?! I have been playing the 3ds since it came out and i never knew about this. Thank you for making this video.

[@manuhortet]

Great video man thanks for the content

[@anonymoushuman8443]

Wow your shelves looks amazing

[@izzy_q]

Very original list. Thank you!

[@raymartecoto8389]

Loved your reviews man .

[@CMONCMON007]

This is my first time on your channel. Lovely choices great taste friend

[@RetroBreak]

Thank you! Glad you found my channel! Hope you enjoy my other videos too :)

[@CMONCMON007]

@RetroBreak will definitely check em out. See you have retrospectives. Love gaming history..lol I'm an old school gamer

[@monikam419]

I agree whole heartedly! The 3D aspect still blows my mind and I enjoy every second of it. Of course OOT is perfect, but I found it more immersive than playing BOTW on my 47” screen 2 feet away. The 3D is really impressive, and I love that it’s on a slider. With any luck Nintendo will make more things to utilize that tech!

[@goombagang5080]

I just discovered your channel and I love it! Keep it up ❤️

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy my other videos too! :D

[@zero.the.prototype]

What phenomenal episode. ♡ I forgot that revelations has circle pad support so I'll have to try that out! Hope things are going well. So many titles that I missed. "To the game store!"
P.S. my partner is starting to tune in to more of your videos! As they have started their gaming journey it has deepened and enriched our connections. So glad that you had a part to play in that ♡♡ thanks boss.

[@RetroBreak]

That’s so amazing to read! Thank you both for watching my videos and getting something from them too! Wish you both lots of happy gaming memories together!

[@noino1]

great video thank u, i will certainly check out atleast 5 of these

[@tc6103]

Thanks for this video! Great content

[@joelgarcia325]

Kid Icarus uprising is my favorite game of all time, my childhood game

[@HatesBananas]

I'm the only one in my friend group who liked Super Pokemon Rumble, it's so simple yet so fun

[@luvphotography6939]

Lovely video, mate. We need more 3DS videos.

[@RetroBreak]

More coming! :D

[@Naber84]

Very cool video .. I like your videos😊

[@Casts_and_Casks]

I’m 20 and got my first 3ds I’m so excited to play these

[@Mutty99]

Picross 3D Round 2: worthy sequel of the original from the ds

[@CrimsonQuandary]

The editing on this video was top notch.

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks! I've been trying to improve my editing so glad it was noticed! :D

[@beeseechurger]

Hi! There was actually a 3rd Kirby game (or port) on the 3DS! It’s called Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn.

[@slayertwix5491]

I loved the 3D effect, one of the things I hate about the Switch is the fact that you only get a regular portable console and a bad home console. When there where two different consoles each had something unique.

[@garybates1395]

Mario BROSS 🤷‍♂️🤣 really , great video mate💯👍 ive just bought a 3ds so I can play the Zelda 3D games on it

[@Laz3rCat95]

I have a 3DS but I actually don't have a whole lot of games for it because I kinda stopped gaming for a while shortly after I got it. Someday I may get back into it, although now I've been more into my new switch.

[@joeypadgett5764]

Pokémon rumble yes!!! I loved it played it with my neighborhood friend on our wii and on my 3ds

[@aminXlocale]

Thank you sir for your passion towards our beloved baby (3ds handheld system) sadly yes one or maybe the (last and final) proper handheld device will ever be getting from them.
Thanks I subscribed and watched it with kid eyes

[@DxityDoo]

I see the ever oasis in the background :)) one of my favourite games on the 3DS but so underrated imo. Would love if it got a port to the switch simply because i feel it deserves a second chance given it came out so late in the 3DS lifespan

[@DieselJT]

Great video brotha! All amazing games! Just subscribed!

[@RetroBreak]

Thanks for the sub! :)

[@grant3044]

3D was awesome, they should do it for the next switch. No other console would have 3D capability. If they ended up doing VR then they'd have 3D VR

[@omaramrani8687]

Great selection of games !

[@professorc-dawgscastle8591]

Great list! Enjoyed hearing about what each game meant personally to you too.
When I first got my 3ds near release I constantly used the 3D effect (with frequent breaks since my parents were worried it would affect my eyesight).
I still feel like it adds a lot, and it's more comfortable to use than ever with the improvements of the new 3DS, but for some reason I usually don't use it anymore when I occasionally come back to my 3DS. I think I just like being able to hold my 3ds however I want without having to think about the 3d effect breaking.
For some reason my new 3ds has this weird ghost effect on the 3d as well where in a lot of scenes I can see a shadow/ghost of the image meant for one eye in the other eye. Has anyone else had this issue?

[@MTG69]

I have noticed the same thing. I believe it part of the way they do the 3-D effect. Which is basically duplication of the image to trick your eyes that there is depth to the screen. I aslo believe it could be based on which of your eyes is your dominate eye. It's definitely not on the screen, but how your brain is processing the 3D effect.

[@RetroBreak]

Sometimes i see a ghost effect if it’s a dark scene, but it’s not that noticeable the rest of the time

[@professorc-dawgscastle8591]

@@RetroBreak Now you mention it, I guess it is mostly in darker scenes.
In any case, I'm glad it doesn't seem to be a defect with my particular 3ds.

[@Nico-ur2po]

I used the 3d feature 24/7 on my 3DS since my parents never really checked up on me nor cared... they kinda just gave me a video game console to shut me up. My eyesight was absolutely destroyed by Middle School and I feel like that played a big part. I think your parents did the right thing.

[@professorc-dawgscastle8591]

@@Nico-ur2po I remember being annoyed at them at first, but eventually I came to appreciate that they were looking out for me.
Sorry to hear about your eyesight :(

[@teobotez2901]

FINNNAAAAAALYYYY A TOP LIST THAT DOESNT HAVE 70% OF THE GAMES TURNBASED RPGS. I WAS SO HOPELESS THANK YOU !!! IM SO SICK OF BRAVELY DEFAULT UP AND FIRE EMBLEM DOWN... thank you !

[@mattdelight]

The 3D on all the Sega remasters is amazing. Streets of Rage 2 is in my constant rotation

[@mirrakirra]

I'm glad Kid Icarus Uprising was on this list. I only logged over 1000 hours on my first file and had over 100 on another one.

[@andregon4366]

Glad to see a different list instead of more of the same (besides a few exceptions).
I'd like to see more lists, preferably not "Top" lists.
There are way too many games that are solid fun experiences, which are eclipsed by the ones at the top.

[@imselfaware419]

Ikr, it's so refreshing to not see someone who gushes over JRPGs or something.

[@Richard-1461]

Excellent video I love all 3DS related content and this is one of the best I’ve seen, new subscriber, lemme see what else you got on your channel xD

[@julianx2rl]

I recommend focusing on games that can only be played with 3DS hardware, and I don't even mean exclusives (Such as Pokémon or MH4U), I mean games whose functionality is exclusive to the system.
The Airace games for example, which are fast-paced obstacle courses, they take great advantage of the mouse like precision of the stylus and the depth of the 3D screen, so you can take in the feedback and use the controls to make split-second desitions.