10 Near-Perfect Nintendo 3DS Games Nobody Played
With the Nintendo 3DS eShop now closed, the handheld system’s software library risks becoming inaccessible to future players. Polygon’s retrospective highlights ten underrated 3DS titles that deserve more attention despite their limited player base, emphasizing that these games remain purchasable through physical releases available at used game retailers and auction sites. Rather than being lost to time, these games represent an opportunity for collectors to build a comprehensive library while copies are still reasonably priced and available. The article argues that the current moment offers an ideal window before increased nostalgia and collector interest drives up prices and reduces availability of physical copies. Among the featured titles is Shinobi 3D (2011), published by Sega, a ninja action game that exemplifies the quality and variety found in the 3DS’s overlooked catalog. The piece serves as a preservation-focused guide for players seeking to experience the handheld’s hidden gems before the window closes and these games become increasingly difficult to obtain.