Topic: 3DS eShop Recommendations thread

since its 6, i just wen and download Mighty Switch Force, GREAT GAME...

Oh hi thar!
I've got about 50/60 € to drop on the eShop (40€ already in the eShop account through cards I was gifted for Christmas ).
I was actually considering buying a retail title: I'm a bit on the fence, can't decide what to buy between Virtue's Last Reward and possibly Paper Mario.

Also, I've been away from the 3DS scene for a couple of months, have I missed something worthwhile eShop-wise?

Thanks in advance!

@Adhrast Crashmo/Fallblox, Night sky and Crimson Shroud are the highlights of the eshop titles released on Q4 2012, I highly recommend you get at least one of them.
Crashmo is good for those who want challenge, if you get past the first five levels though.
Crimson Shroud if you are looking for a fun little Tabletop/RPG/Visual novel hybrid with a beautiful presentation and great writing.
Night Sky if you want an abstract/atmospheric Puzzle platformer.

Taking into account that I'm in Italy, so no Nightsky for me yet, I already have Crashmo/Fallblox and I'm really not that interested in Crimson Shroud, battles seem too long and boring and I'm not a huge fan of taple-top RPGs...
But in the end I decided to buy Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward even though I couldn't play 999, hoping I can enjoy it anyway and, most of all, trying to encourage the European publisher to bring even more awesome games

Still asking for advices on eShop titles, anyway :3

I would say get the download, not because of the coins. But because its a game to play on and off, and it's very convenient to have the download there. That's what I did. (But again the coins are an added bonus x3)

Have you tried Hana Samurai then? I definitely enjoyed Hana Samurai(Sakura Samurai in other regions) since its battle system combines Hack and Slash elements with precise reflexes. Think of it as Punch out with a Feudal Japan paint coating with some "Adventure" elements thrown in. It's far from perfect though. The enemy diversity is a bit lacking making battles repetitive at times. That along with the Game's short 4 hour campaign are my only gripe with the game. There are other modes outside the main game, but they are mostly a 50-100 thug beat down challenge. If you're in the mood for some Punch out styled action with a N64 charm, Go for it.

As for the rest of the other notable eshop post Q4 releases, I haven't played them yet but I hear good things about them. I plan to buy them at some point, but this is the gist of what I know of them so far:

• Hydroventure is a physics based Platformer where you tilt or turn the 3DS system to maneuver your water based character around different landscapes.
• Aero Porter Is a hectic eshop puzzler that relies on your management skills to sort out each color coded luggage to their respective outlets.
• Gunman Clive is a seemingly decent Megaman Clone for $2 with god looking 3D graphics.

Personally, I'll be waiting for Space Harrier 3D, the impressions from the Japanese side of gaming has been phenomenal.

Is Denpa Men available in your region? It's the best eShop title out there, IMO.

Has traditional dungeon crawling RPG action (with a fair amount of challenge, especially with the post story content), nice looking graphics, it can take anywhere from 20-40 hours to complete (depending on whether or not you choose to do the bonus stuff), it never becomes repetitive since you have to change out your party for each dungeon (that also adds an extra layer of strategy), and the Denpa Men themselves add a unique quirky charm you won't find anywhere else (trying to catch many different kinds can be pretty addicting as well).

Get denpa men, gunman clive, escapevektor, but dont ignore art of balance, and hydroventure
BTW GET 3D SPACE TANK ahem.

^X-Scape in America. And I still say whoever renamed that title should be slapped repeatedly.

X-Scape, Art of Balance: Touch, EscapeVektor, Mighty Switch Force, Denpa Men and Dillon's Rolling Western. That should be somewhere in your range though I don't know all Euro prices.

So should I get Bomb Monkey or Planet Crashers?

Bomb Monkey ($4.99) Review = 7/10
Planet Crashers ($9.99) Review = 6/10

Bomb Money seems like it will be a short experience while Planet Crashers sounds like it won't be as much fun.

Uh, can you list the 3DSWare games you already have? Because both are pretty bad choices from what I hear. BM lacks leaderboards and has the depth of a smartphone game. Planet Crashers just plain sucks.

Avoid both.

I've actually enjoyed Bomb Monkey a lot. While there are better options available on the eShop, it's still a fairly solid falling block puzzler and, provided you view it as the pick-up-and-play time killer it's meant to be, it'd be worth your time to check out.

What eshop games are there that are good?

I haven't bouht an eshop game in a long time

This is what i have

Pushmo
Bomb Monkey
Mighty Switch Force
Kid Icarus 3D classics

$25

X-Scape (DSiWare)
Art of Balance: Touch
Dillon's Rolling Western/EscapeVektor/Denpa Men (Depends on preferred genre, Tower Defense/Arcade/RPG)

3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure - Can't go wrong with a classic Nintendo title, now in 3D!

Denpa Men: They Came by Wave - Depends on how you feel about JRPGs, but it's my favorite eShop title (20-30 hours to beat story. 40-50 hours if you want to complete post story content).

Cave Story - Best sprite based platformer on the service, IMO. Great "Metroidvania" styled-gameplay, interesting story, and loads of extras to unlock (soundtrack is fantastic as well).

VVVVVV - The second best sprite based platformer on the service, IMO. Insanely difficult, but well placed checkpoints means it never gets frustrating. The collectible shiny trinkets & 18 extra "player levels" give it a good length too.

Mighty Switch Force - 3rd best sprite based platformer on the service, IMO. Not very long, but it's cheaper than the alternatives, so that's fine. Fun gameplay that's not quite as difficult as the alternatives makes it a great place to start.

Liberation Maiden - Fantastic game. Not very long, but it has great style & the 30 achievements will keep you coming back for a long time.

NightSky - Very relaxing game, and a nice change of pace from the usual fare (although there is the alternate mode if you crave more challenge). Very interesting atmosphere.

Mutant Mudds - a tad overrated, IMO, but it's still a great sprite based platformer. Once you've played through all the others, check this out & you won't be dissapointed (it has a boatload of content, that's for sure).

Family Tennis 3D - This game went under the radar, but it's a fun & charming little arcade styled tennis game that's great for quick pick up & play sessions.

@CrimsonFire13
3D Classics Twinbee is the best shoot em up on the eshop so far and has the best 3D effect out of all the 3D classic titles. The Bell juggling mechanic is quite engaging and helps you rack up the points and acquire Power-ups. For $5 it is a good price to pay.

Crashmo is the sequel to Pushmo but feels like a fresh new take on the old formula instead of a rehash. The Pushing and pulling of Blocks in different angles is quite challenging and at the same time clever. Aside from the main game, you get bonus puzzles and a level editor similar to the first game which is always a plus. If you want a challenging Puzzler, $9 is a reasonable price.

Crimson Shroud is a quirky tabletop styled RPG with a twist of the Visual novel genre from the man behind Final Fantasy Tactics and Vagrant Story. This is not your usual JRPG, in fact dont expect anything similar, it feels like playing the real Table top games. Almost every decision you make requires a dice roll, even the battle system uses it. This game can last you around 7 hours on the first play, but it is recommended to do multiple playthroughs. If you're looking for a well written, text heavy game with an engaging battle system, $8 doesn't seem like a bad price to pay. Also, The orchestrated sound track is nothing short of Amazing.

Ketzal's Corridors is one of my favorite Puzzle games on the eshop and a perfect fit for a Pick up and play title. Think of it as a 3D version of tetris(with great 3D effects too boot) with a coating of Aztec paint and a story mode added in. You control a Block that you can rotate and turn and you must fit him into each holes that is approaching. Your block's shape varies from each map you visit. You have three maps to complete and each with their own Mini games. For $7 it is highly recommended if you are a fan of the tetris formula and are looking for a new twist to the formula.

Rising Board is a great endless runner even if it is far from perfect due to its seldom cheap difficulty. The trick mechanic of the game is quite fun to pull of and rewarding at the same time as it gives you more points to buy more boards. There is a shop where you can buy and upgrade other boards but I have yet to see how they differ in performance. If you are int the mood for a pick up and play title with smooth 3D graphics and that family friendly chamr, $3 is a good price.

Sakura Samurai is basically a more complex Punch out style game with a Feudal Japan setting and storyline. You control a young warrior whose main attack is his upgradable sword and is tasked to save a princess from an overlord's castle. You should check it out for $7 if you're looking for an action oriented eshop title with that N64 charm.

^in addition to the recommendations I already mentioned, I second @Onikato's 3D Classics: Twinbee & Sakura Samurai mentions (both great games).

I haven't played Crimson Shroud yet, but I plan on getting to it soon.

By the way I played VVVVVV and 3D Classic: Kirby Adventure on my Brothers 3ds

@CrimsonFire13 - If you're still looking for eShop recommendations, I'd recommend Mutant Mudds, Dillon's Rolling Western, Art of Balance TOUCH!, Denpa Men, and NightSky. If you're looking to get VC games too, Donkey Kong '94 (GB version), Mario'd Picross, CATRAP, WL:SML3, WL2 and Punch-Out!! are all favorites of mine. If you're including DSiWare in your search as well, Aura-Aura Climber, Candle Route, Castle Conqueror, Digger Dan & Kaboom, GO Series: Undead Storm, Go! Go! Kokopolo, A Kappa's Trail, Number Battle, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Starship Defense, Trajectile and X-Scape are all games worth looking into imo.