Topic: 3DS eShop Recommendations thread

Been wondering if Code of Princess is worth the $20.
As a game, is it really fun?

I'm liking the looks of Alien Chaos 3D, I read the review on Nintendo Life and some other reviews. But I don't really know whether it's worth my moolah. Anyone out there who can recommend this to me? Cheers.

Do you enjoy beat'em'ups? Also, do you plan on engaging in multi-player matches.

The game is a blast for multiplayer matches. The single-player campaign is a bit short. There are a lot of characters to choose from and level up.

Anybody downloading American Mensa Academy that is currently on sale? I did the test and got 161 & 170 for 26/30 and 28/30 respectively. I still prefer Big Brain Academy, though, and I would love for it to go to eShop.

Changed my wants.
I'm waiting for 3D Sonic the Hedgehog over a GG Sonic game, but I'm currently deciding between Super Mario Bros. 2 or Kirby's Dream Land 2. I'm leaning towards SMB2 which looks better, but I've played it before. Can't decide. Please help!

@ClassicSonicFan I'd personally say SMB2, brilliant game.

@ClassicSonicFan
How far have you gotten in Super Mario Bros. 2?

That's what I was thinking.

World 7; didn't beat it.

@ClassicSonicFan
I'd pick Kirby. It's cheaper and you've practically beaten Super Mario Bros. 2.

Well know I have no idea what to do. XD

It makes more sense to get Kirby. If you want Super Mario Bros. 2, get it for the Wii U or even the Wii.

My 3DS eShop/VC list currently looks like this:

3DS eShop

1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
4. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
5. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
6. Shantae
7. Shantae: Risky's Revenge
8. Shantae & the Pirates Curse
9. Pushmo
10. Crashmo

Unless, they were trying to say that they recommend every game in their collection...

(although, I find it odd Pirate's Curse is listed, as it's not out yet)

Well I do sort of lump all my digital games together, why separate them like.

I have $24 to spend and am interested in:
-Cave Story
-The DENPA Men 1
-Art of Balance: TOUCH
-Sword of Hope II
-3D Classics: Kid Icarus
-Shining Force: Sword of Hajya
-Crimson Shroud

I'm most concerned about quality and length. I've got plenty of ways to spend this money.

To the above:

You'll probably get the most time out of DENPA Men, as it takes around 20 hours to beat the story, and 40 altogether if you do the extra dungeons after the fact. It may not be quite as good as Crimson Shroud, but it's still very much worth a play.

Crimson Shroud is fantastic, but it's only around 8-10 hours (double that time if you play the harder New Game +).

If you haven't played it before, Cave Story is a must. I can't remember how long it takes to beat (not as long as any of the RPGs), but with 3 difficulty settings & unlockable modes, you could easily get 20 hours out of it.

Sword of Hope II is great for it's cheap price. It's a little dated, but if you're a fan of RPGs, you'll probably find it charming. I wouldn't recommend it over the other RPGs in your list, but if you have some leftover cash after making your big purchase, definitely consider it (around 12-15 hours to beat).

Art of Balance is a quality game for sure, but I didn't stay with it long (I'm not a big puzzle fan, though).

3D Kid Icarus is fun, but I wouldn't recommend it over anything else.

Haven't played Shining Force.

@JEL147

Shining Force is great. Especially if your budget forbade you to purchase Fire Emblem.

@RR529
40 hours for an eshop title now that's impressive. Definitely picking that one up. I'll also probably grab Cave Story because from what I've researched it's legendary and I feel ashamed of not playing a single version of it yet. These will keep me occupied a while. Plus I still have Fire Emblem and SMT:IV to worry about.