3DS Action Games

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy

Platform: 3DS
November 15, 2011
ACE COMBAT 3D soars to the Nintendo 3DS platform with an intense 3D experience that delivers supersonic flying, exciting dogfights and high-altitude acrobatics. With touch screen targeting and added control mechanics, players take full command of every intense skirmish to enable split-second counter-maneuvers, dynamic dogfight action and satisfying enemy takedowns. Fans of the series can look forward to a wide variety of real-world aircrafts to pilot, and a diverse range of missions to take on.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Shinobi

Shinobi

Platform: 3DS
November 15, 2011
Betrayed by your friend you must battle an ancient and evil clan in this epic reboot of the acclaimed Shinobi series. Shinobi captures the classic side-scrolling action from the original Shinobi games. This coupled with intense combat in exotic locations and over the top boss encounters is what players have loved since the early days of the series.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Super Mario 3D Land

Super Mario 3D Land

Platform: 3DS
November 13, 2011
Get Ready for a New Spin on a Familiar Tail. Super Mario 3D Land reinvents everything fans love about Mario gaming with the first platforming environment in true 3D, without the need for special glasses. Players will experience a new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping and stomping on enemies throughout the levels. Tanooki Mario returns: The fan-favorite Tanooki suit makes its first appearance on the Nintendo 3DS. Use the Tanooki suit’s tail to attack enemies or float gently down from great heights. These abilities help players move through the 3D environments with more confidence. 3D visuals make it easier for players to judge the depths and distances in their environments. Players can more accurately judge the jump to the next platform or how far Mario is from a question block. New and familiar abilities add unique game-play strategies to the adventure. Mario can perform a rolling somersault attack or run fast with a dash move. The Circle Pad gives players complete control to confidently move Mario through fun and challenging environments. New enemies include Goombas with tails, tall stacks of Goombas and a Piranha Plant that spits ink to obscure a player’s view. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Michael Jackson The Experience

Michael Jackson The Experience

Platform: 3DS
November 8, 2011
Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and the most popular global icons of all time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. During his extraordinary career Jackson sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award. His album "Thriller" is the world's best-selling album of all time with more than 110 million copies sold.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
Cave Story 3D

Cave Story 3D

Platform: 3DS
November 8, 2011
Originally released as a PC game and later for WiiWare/DSiWare, Cave Story is a side scrolling 2D action game.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Captain America: Super Soldier

Captain America: Super Soldier

Platform: 3DS
October 25, 2011
Captain America: Super Soldier combines a highly athletic combat system with fluid platforming and a highly tuned suite of shield attacks, as Cap explores a massive castle turned military installation. His shield can be employed in numerous ways: taking out multiple enemies at once, deflecting incoming fire back at enemies, solving puzzles, and scaling walls. Players will be able to launch shield-first into the fray with the superior force of the world's first Super-Soldier at their fingertips and they'll need every bit of that strength to overcome a castle that's both an acrobatic playground for the Captain's physical prowess and a house of mystery with enemies and danger at every turn.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.5
Pokemon Rumble Blast

Pokemon Rumble Blast

Platform: 3DS
October 24, 2011
(Also known as "Super Pokemon Rumble") Pokemon Rumble blast is an action packed Pokemon adventure in 3D.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.8
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Platform: 3DS
October 16, 2011
The small purple dragon returns, bringing with him new friends in this peripheral-based adventure.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
5.3
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet

Platform: 3DS
October 11, 2011
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet continues the excitement of the original Marvel Super Hero Squad with an all-new storyline that follows Season 2 of the hit animated TV series as shown on Cartoon Network. Players can "Hero Up" with friends in cooperative play master the unique Factor Power of each of the Marvel heroes in three game modes: Story Mode, Freeplay Mode and Challenge Mode. The game also boasts a brand new puzzle component, in which players will need to utilize the characters' unique abilities to move or destroy objects, traverse through certain environments, and summon specific strengths to overcome obstacles. With new adventures, tricky puzzles, an expanded selection of Marvel Super Hero Squad members to unlock and play as, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is set to thrill gamers from here to Super Hero City.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove 3D

Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove 3D

Platform: 3DS
October 4, 2011
Gabrielle's having a bad day. She sneezed her soul right out of her body! She'll have to travel to Monster Town, the home of all things that go bump in the night, to get help. Only by busting out the ghostliest dance moves and thrilling and chilling people will she be able to scare up the power she needs to get herself back into her body! It's a spooktacular rhythm adventure!
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.4
Spider-Man: Edge of Time

Spider-Man: Edge of Time

Platform: 3DS
October 4, 2011
Developed by Activision-owned studio Beenox, Spider-Man: Edge of Time challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream gone awry and prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.1
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection

Platform: 3DS
September 23, 2011
Classic William's pinball tables from the 70's, 80's and 90's with enhanced art and physics for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. Tables include Gorgar, Pinbot, Funhouse, Black Knight, Space Shuttle, Whirlwind, Firepower, Taxi, Jive Time and Sorcere. There are also three new tables, Monster Bash, Medieval Madness and Tales of the Arabian Nights, not found in versions created for other formats.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
3D Classics: TwinBee

3D Classics: TwinBee

Platform: 3DS
September 22, 2011
The popular Japanese arcade shooter is now available in 3D. Guide TwinBee as you shoot through the clouds.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Frogger 3D

Frogger 3D

Platform: 3DS
September 20, 2011
Frogger 3DS is the debut game of the Frogger series for the Nintendo 3DS.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.1
Thor: God of Thunder

Thor: God of Thunder

Platform: 3DS
September 13, 2011
Thor: The Video Game will take players through a spectacular, epic-scale original third-person adventure for which Matt Fraction, the Eisner Award-winning writer and lead Thor comic book author served as story consultant. In the game, Thor battles through the numerous worlds of Norse mythology that span realms ranging from primal worlds of fire and ice to extraordinary planets inhabited by Frost Giants and Trolls to save Asgard, the capital city of the Norse Gods. Thor must overcome monstrous foes lifted from the pages of the comics including Ulik, Ymir, and Surtur, as well as other monstrous denizens. Players will wield the iconic Mjolnir, Thor�s legendary hammer, to fight enemies on an immense scale while controlling the elemental storm powers of lightning, thunder, and wind to vanquish enemies. As Thor earns Valor points through his exploits, players can acquire new abilities, powers, and weapon upgrades.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
4.2
Star Fox 64 3D

Star Fox 64 3D

Platform: 3DS
September 9, 2011
Star Fox 64 is being remade in 3-D for the 3DS.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
3D Classics: Urban Champion

3D Classics: Urban Champion

Platform: 3DS
August 18, 2011
The first fighting game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System returns for a knockout in amazing 3D. The first fighting game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System is back for another round. Use a combination of punches to knock your opponent backward into an open manhole before time expires. Watch out for angry neighbors who will attempt to drop flowerpots on your head. The police will also make an occasional appearance to temporarily break up the fight – or to make an arrest if time runs out. Find out if you have what it takes to make it on the rough city streets against the toughest brawlers around. Prove yourself worthy and be crowned Urban Champion.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.8
Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

Platform: 3DS
July 26, 2011
Pac-Man's world has been unhinged in Pac-Man Tilt. Take control of Pac-Man in twisting 2D platforming levels filled with perilous obstacles, power pellets and wandering ghosts. Using the accelerometer capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS system, players will be able to literally tilt Pac-Man's world from side to side in order to solve devious environmental puzzles and sneak past roaming enemies. Pac-Man can also use pinball flippers, spring boards and other objects placed throughout each level to help him reach each level's goal. Tilting the screen when Pac-Man has a running start will cause him to roll into a ball, giving him an extra boost of speed and access to narrow tunnels. Strategically using all of Pac-Man's abilities will be the only way to complete this all-new and exciting adventure. Galaga 3D Impact immerses players into the role of a gunner on a space ship against an all-out war with the dreaded Galaga aliens. Using the Nintendo 3DS system's gyroscopic and 3D technology, players are able to maneuver their perspective within the seat of the turret to aim and shoot enemies as they try to lay siege against the human race. The player’s real-life movements correspond to the action represented on-screen in an impressive mash-up of arcade shooter and virtual reality.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.6
3D Classics: Xevious

3D Classics: Xevious

Platform: 3DS
July 21, 2011
Xevious is an NES game remastered for the Nintendo 3DS.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.8
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Platform: 3DS
June 28, 2011
Set in the Resident Evil universe, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will deliver relentless action with players competing against the clock to defeat as many enemies as possible in a fixed time. Featuring Mercenaries missions from Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, now fully realised in stunning 3D, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will add brand new modes and well known characters from the series to enrich and extend the Mercenaries experience. Furthermore, the title will take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS� WiFi Connectivity, allowing players from around the world to join forces in co-op gameplay, regardless of location.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Stealth Force Edition

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Stealth Force Edition

Platform: 3DS
June 14, 2011
It has been three years since MEGATRON and the DECEPTICONS last threatened the world. Earth's leaders believe that MEGATRON has fled the planet in defeat-but OPTIMUS PRIME knows better. An alien transmission is intercepted, exposing MEGATRON'S plan to spread chaos and fear among the humans, and unleash the ultimate DECEPTICON assassin: SHOCKWAVE! The AUTOBOTS must hunt MEGATRON, neutralize SHOCKWAVE, and save their new home from total destruction at the hands of the DECEPTICONS.
Metascore:
30
User Score:
3.5
Cubic Ninja

Cubic Ninja

Platform: 3DS
June 14, 2011
Introducing Cubic Ninja, the Nintendo 3DS title that lets you play without ever touching a button. Simply tilt and turn your Nintendo 3DS to solve challenging puzzles, outwit devious enemies, and escape intricate traps. Cubic Ninja places you in the role of CC, a brave little ninja with a distinctly cubic shape. The princess of your beloved kingdom plus a few of your ninja friends -- has been abducted. And its up to you to save them. To do so, you must tilt and turn your way through over 100 eye-opening levels, defeating adversaries such as Woofbot, Scorchbot, and more. From gravity distortions to raging infernos to elemental forces of wind and water, your enemies will do whatever it takes to stop you. But you wont be stopped. If you have to tumble till youre dizzy, or survive raging waters just to rescue the princess, then you will. Because youre Cubic Ninja. And thats how you roll.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.9
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Platform: 3DS
June 2, 2011
This Cartoon Network Fighter is a crossover fighting game featuring the stars of Ben 10, Dexter's Laboratory, PowerPuff Girls, and more.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.1
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

Platform: 3DS
May 31, 2011
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II is an enhanced port of Blazblue: Continuum Shift.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.5
Dead or Alive Dimensions

Dead or Alive Dimensions

Platform: 3DS
May 24, 2011
DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions takes the vivacious characters and locales that have made the DOA franchise a hit with gamers everywhere and presents them in eye-popping 3D. All of the punches, kicks, counters and holds that have defined the series as a top-tier fighter are present for the first time on a portable gaming system - the Nintendo 3DS®. DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions features some of the best content from the series spanning all of the titles from the original DOA up to DOA 4.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Dream Trigger 3D

Dream Trigger 3D

Platform: 3DS
May 10, 2011
Dream Trigger 3D is a shooter for the 3DS with a mixture of explosive graphics and nonstop action.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Rabbids Travel in Time 3D

Rabbids Travel in Time 3D

Platform: 3DS
April 10, 2011
Rabbids are bwaaack and this time they have an infallible plan: travel back in time and invade human history! Plunge into the past with the wacky Rabbids and revisit the greatest moments of history like the discovery of fire, the broken nose of the Sphinx or the legend of Arthur. Uncover how Rabbids wreaked havoc and changed the course of history...
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.1
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition

Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition

Platform: 3DS
March 27, 2011
The latest version of Street Fighter makes its transition to the Nintendo 3DS with Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition. The console experience is now in the palm of your hand with new features that utilize the capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS to its fullest. Packed with 35 playable characters, bonus stages and cinematic Ultra combos, Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition expands the action by allowing you to fight your friends around the world using Wi-Fi. New to the franchise are the figurine mode, which utilizes the Street Pass feature to add a collectible meta-game, and the 3D over-the-shoulder camera option that takes fighting to new depths. For those new to the franchise, a simple mode has been added allowing players to pull off challenging moves with a single touch of the screen.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Samurai Warriors Chronicles

Samurai Warriors Chronicles

Platform: 3DS
March 27, 2011
Samurai Warriors Chronicles brings multiple branching storylines and a living 3D battlefield to the 3DS.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.7
Steel Diver

Steel Diver

Platform: 3DS
March 27, 2011
Steel Diver is a submarine game that utilizes the 3-D functions of the 3DS.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.3
Super Monkey Ball 3D

Super Monkey Ball 3D

Platform: 3DS
March 27, 2011
Taking advantage of the power of the Nintendo 3DS, players can let themselves loose in each new vibrant world as they twist and turn whilst aiming to collect every banana in the fastest time possible. This latest installment contains three brand-new compelling gameplay choices including single-player puzzle levels, Monkey Race and Monkey Fight. These new game modes give players the chance to compete via wireless connection with up to four players in the best 3D social experience possible in the palm of their hands. In addition, Super Monkey Ball fans will be able to choose between the Nintendo 3DS motion sensor or the Slide Pad to navigate the puzzle mazes with complete precision.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.4
Rayman 3D

Rayman 3D

Platform: 3DS
March 22, 2011
One of the most popular franchises of all time lands on Nintendo 3DS with an outstanding platform experience that will take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS specifications with impressive graphics, stunning 3D effects and full use of the Circle Pad. An adaptation of the acclaimed Rayman 2 original game on Dreamcast, Rayman 3D will feature major updates on key game play elements such as accessibility, progression and learning curve.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.4
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars

Platform: 3DS
March 22, 2011
Lead the Ghosts, the most elite special forces unit in the US Army, across multiple tactical missions to prevent a war from breaking out.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
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