It’s mid-March now, so there are fewer and fewer days until the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops close forever. Because of this, you should take advantage of the last moments to check what they have and get those games that are about to disappear.
As you will surely remember, the day chosen by Nintendo to end the eShop of its old consoles is Monday, March 27, so you better run for your hardware, dust it off and enjoy it again.
Nintendo 3DS says goodbye to its store
In this article we will focus on the Nintendo 3DS catalog, so if you are a user of the laptop and you don’t know which jewels you need to play, don’t worry: we will tell you the 10 that cannot be missing.
Of course, we left out some well-known games from sagas such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Fire Emblem and others that are undoubtedly worth trying, because we prefer to show you options that did not have so many spotlights on them. With this point clarified, we invite you to continue reading to get to know them.
Ever Oasis
Ever Oasis is an engaging role-playing adventure game courtesy of GREZZO, which transports you to the last safe spring of a great desert that you call home.
Protect your land
Your mission? You must do everything possible to protect him from lovers of foreign things. So you will have to explore your surroundings, solve mysteries, collect resources, make allies with weapons and fight the invaders.
Price on eShop: $999 MXN
*Has free trial version
ChaseCold Case Investigations: Distant Memories
If you are a gamer open to new proposals and you enjoyed the genres that came to our territory thanks to Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS, you better try Chase Cold Case Investigations: Distant Memories, an adventure full of puzzles and with touches of a graphic novel created by Taisuke Kanasaki, the author of the acclaimed Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
A mysterious case awaits you
This installment introduces you to 2 detectives with a great sense of justice, who will be put to the test in cases that have not been solved. Thanks to this, the protagonists will have to find clues, return to old crime scenes, examine objects and interview witnesses to discover the truth.
Price on eShop: $99.14 MXN
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
If there is one character that many fans miss, it is Chibi-Robo, who had his last great adventure on Nintendo 3DS with Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash, a platform game invites you to save the world with the cute robot.
Meet the character before it’s too late
In this installment you must advance in different phases with Chibi-Robo’s abilities, such as the fast lasso attack, to scrap enemies or even climb the highest walls of the scenarios. So if you’re a fan of the character and still crossing your fingers to see something new on Switch, you’d better grab his latest title while you still have the chance.
Price on eShop: $699 MXN
Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Yes, we know that there are several Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright games in the eShop of the laptop. However, we think the best one to add to this list is Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, a game that unites the sagas in an impressive way and remains a 3DS exclusive.
One of the best crossovers in video games
Here you will join Professor Layton, Phoenix Wright and their assistants, Luke and Maya, in a journey that combines the 2 worlds, where you will go around a court when the witnesses’ lies are revealed, or in a medieval town in the that people live in terror of witchcraft.
Price on eShop: $599 MXN
Nintendogs + cats
We know that this game is not a hidden option in the console catalog. However, we believe that it should be mentioned for all that it offers thanks to the unique capabilities of the platform. So another recommendation before the eShop closes is Nintendogs + cats in any of its 3 versions (Toy Poodle, French Bulldog and Golden Retriever).
Who can deny these pets?
As you can imagine, the fun of this simulator was greatly improved on 3DS and it allowed you to choose between several breeds of dogs and cats, all to take care of them, play with them, talk to them with the microphone and caress them with the touch screen. So if you want a game that takes full advantage of the console’s potential, this is one of your best options.
Price on eShop: $599 MXN
*Has free trial version
YO-KAI WATCH
Another of the most recognized games for Nintendo 3DS is YO-KAI WATCH, an adventure that began with the beloved Level-5 saga in 2013 and continued with a couple more installments on the system, as well as a fourth part on Nintendo Switch for Japan.
Create a team of faithful companions
This game invites you to meet the Yo-Kai, some curious and mischievous creatures that you will find on your way to face them and then make them your friends. With that achieved, you will be able to create an interesting team that will allow you to face other dangerous Yo-Kai and defend the inhabitants of your town.
Price on eShop: $899 MXN
*Has free trial version
STORY OF SEASONS
Since we are talking about jewels, STORY OF SEASONS could not be missing, the first installment with this name (after leaving Harvest Moon behind), which offers an interesting option in terms of simulators, all from the hand of Yoshifumi Hashimoto.
Get the farm life you want so much
This installment allows you to enjoy a large number of farm activities, such as taking care of crops and animals, as well as creating friendships and romances with the characters you want to start a family.
Price on eShop: $499 MXN
Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale
A gem that few know about in the Nintendo 3DS catalog is Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale, an interesting adventure that introduces you to Sohta, a boy who likes to explore his town in search of the mystery related to the appearance of a giant monster on Friday nights.
See the world through the eyes of a child
Thanks to this, the protagonist must explore the corners of the area, talk to the inhabitants, follow the monster’s tracks and collect the so-called Monster Glims. Once you have these items, you can turn them into cards to engage in Yu-Gi-Oh!-esque battles, all while enjoying a heartwarming drama about family, friendship, and a child’s innocence.
Price on eShop: $98.99 MXN
Fantasy Life
One of the most interesting proposals in the Nintendo 3DS catalog is Fantasy Life, an RPG and simulator made by Level-5, where you will find more than twenty fun activities.
Live with the job you always wanted
This installment transports you to a fantastic and medieval environment in which you will be able to work as a craftsman, magician, hunter, or another profession of the 12 available, to have a unique lifestyle, for which the decisions will change the skills and history of your character.
Price on eShop: $799 MXN
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Finally, and although we know that this game is one of the most popular and beloved on the console, it was necessary to add Kid Icarus: Uprising to the list, since it is the latest installment in the franchise and it will be really difficult to get it once it is released. the eShop of the laptop closes.
Help Pit on an adventure that won the community over
So you better seize your time, get your hands on the 3DS exclusive title, and reunite with Pit and Palutena to face off against Medusa, the goddess of darkness, and her underworld army in this stunning adventure with immersive graphics that still continues to this day. surprising.
Price on eShop: $699 MXN
How can you make purchases in the eShop?
As we told you at the beginning of the article, the Nintendo 3DS store will close on March 27, so you still have a couple of weeks to buy the options that we share with you and others that you have pending.
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How to make purchases? Remember that a few months ago the option to use a points card was no longer available, so now there is only 1 way to get games on Nintendo 3DS.
All you need to do is link your Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo Account. Once this step is done, you can add funds online at this link (from $200 MXN to $2,000 MXN) or directly on your Switch.
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Finally, we want to make it clear that this list only includes some of the best games that we think should be obtained before the eShop closes, although the intention is also that you share other gems that are on the console.
So we invite you to leave more options in the comments and help us so that the entire community that still has the laptop has the opportunity to play the titles we grew up with during its unforgettable time.
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