Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers has some fantastic moments, but it more often succumbs to mundanity.
Good pacing, engaging mechanics, and an interesting setting help make The Alliance Alive a noteworthy RPG.
Detective Pikachu's simple gameplay and story is made better by its goofy and entertaining star.
A seemingly novel time-travel mechanic shows depth in this engrossing 3DS enhanced port of a Nintendo DS RPG.
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon update last year's games in a series of small but welcome ways.
Etrian Odyssey 5 further refines a winning dungeon-crawling formula while sticking closely to its roots.
A stunning visual overhaul and subtle gameplay enhancements make this already charming, funny RPG even better.
Metroid: Samus Returns is a return to form and an exciting evolution of the series' beloved formula.
Once the silliness of Miitopia wears off, you're left with a cute and repetitive RPG.
Olimar and his Pikmin are back for another charming adventure, but don't expect it to be as challenging as its console counterparts.
Ever Oasis' story and progression aren't perfectly sound, but the consistent gratification of its incisive design makes it a satisfying adventure.
Fire Emblem Echoes' combat and exploration work so well that you won't lament the absence of the series' recent dating-sim whims.
A handful of interface-related annoyances can’t fully drag down the cheerful spirit of this farming-themed social simulation.
Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World’s format works well on 3DS, and the best parts of the original Wii U version still stand out.
Fan service abounds in Dragon Ball Fusions--and, unfortunately, so does repetition.
Despite its story stumbles, Pokemon Sun and Moon for Nintendo 3DS breathes new life into the 20-year-old franchise.
Yo-kai Watch 2's new additions to the series' lore aren't enough to save this sequel from feeling like old, stale territory.
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is an enjoyable if easy platformer with a good sense of speed and a handful of fun mini-games.
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is a satisfying experience that never lets up with its distinct, tightly-paced action and challenging platforming.
River City: Tokyo Rumble isn’t terribly complex or difficult, but it’s plenty of fun for its brief playtime.
This all-new adventure in the Shin Megami Tensei IV universe ranks among the best games for the 3DS.
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