So like I've said earlier I've made the worthwhile investment of purchasing a 3DS. But unfortunately I haven't gotten any games yet for the things, so I'm pretty game hungry right now.

Since I'm starting at square one this Hype List will include 13 games I'm anticipating from the ENTIRE 3DS library, past, present, and future! Any and all games are eligible to win, but only 13 will make my Hype List.

 

(NOTE: This is a list based purely on personal taste. I'm not picking the "best", just the ones I am personally excited to play.)

 

 

 

13. Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

(Spike Chunsoft, Rougelike)

 

I'll admit, not the best RPG series to come to the 3DS. I briefly played the first Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and felt myself a bit disappointed. I've heard a lot of people claim that they are great, but I've never really felt this greatness. Maybe I just got bored or quit too early before it got good.

I might go back and play the other ones and give them another chance, but perhaps I should just start off with this one. It looks to be pretty good and have some pretty neat features.

I don't know, I guess I'm mostly hyped out of curiosity to try this series again.

 

 

12. Brain Age: Concentration Training

(Nintendo SPD, Puzzle)

 

This is a weird addition to my list. However, I've been a fan of the Brain Age series for a while and this new installment promises something that I desperately need... CONCENTRATION!

Man I can never get anything done these days. I'm always so distracted with my laptop and the Internet. I can hardly focus on simple tasks these days.

This installment of Brain Age uses memory puzzles to help strengthen you concentration. The demo available shows this through its Devilish Calculations training exercise. Essentially it gives you a series of simple equations, but with a devilish twist! You must memorize the answers for the problem before! This sounds simple, and was pretty simple when I started, but I even got tripped up BADLY at 2-Back (remember 2 answers back). I did piss poor at just 2-Back and the game goes even higher than that!

The game promises some mental challenges which I could really use to help my untrained brain. Plus I like mental challenges! Perhaps this is just me, but I'm really psyched to get Brain Age: Concentration Training!

 

 

11. Mario Kart 7

(Nintendo EAD/Retro Studios, Racing)

 

Mario Kart is possibly one of the only competitive series I really enjoy actually competing in (other exceptions are probably Pokemon, Smash Bros., and losing friends in Mario Party)! I've heard a lot about the 3DS installment Mario Kart 7, and I hear GREAT THINGS! I don't know about you guys, but my favorite Mario Karts tend to be the handheld ones. Mario Kart DS being the best I've played so far. But I hear that Mario Kart 7 is supposed to be even better!

 

 

10. Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney

(Level-5/Capcom, Puzzle)

 

 

Okay this addition is also a bit strange because it is not confirmed for any international release so far. But really I had both Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask and Ace Attorney 5 on here but I couldn't decide which one I cared about more.

So this spot is pretty much just those two games and the tentative release of this crossover!

 

 

9. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor: Overclocked

(ATLUS, JRPG)

 

I have picked up a new guilty pleasure. Finding RPG series and reading a lot about them! Recently I bought Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 for my newly bought PS2 and had fun with it.

Then I discovered that its only a spin off in one of the most respected and massive JRPG series of all time! Seriously, this series is CRAZY with spin offs!

I decided that I wanted to buy more Shin Megami Tensei games... but man where to start... I could start with the originals... but wait they're old Super Famicom games that never came to the US (*cough*But there are fan translated ROMs*cough*)... I could buy the other Personas... but I want new things for my shiny new 3DS (though there is hinted at a "PERSONA" game coming to 3DS, but it is unclear if it is a remake, PERSONA 5, or a new game entirely).

Alas there is ONE Shin Megami Tensei game already out on 3DS... and its a DS remake!

Devil Survivor: Overclocked is a remake of Devil Survivor that came out on DS quite some time ago, but this remake is said to have a few upgrades that are worth the extra chunk of cash.

This will probably one of the first game I decide to hunt down for the console.

 

 

8. Fire Emblem: Awakening

(Intelligent Systems, Strategy RPG)

 

Oh... this seems like a low place for what is being known as probably the current best game on the system... my only problem with it is that Fire Emblem isn't exactly my cup of tea. I love the strategy going into this game and the characters and their chance of permadeath can be quite a tense bit of the game. There's a lot about this game I really like... but for some reason I just can't get into it!

Maybe I'm just growing tired of medieval era rpgs or I just don't care for the series storyline. Something about it just seems kinda dull for me. Maybe I just need to play more of the series to get attached.

This will still likely be the first game I buy for this console, and I'll probably really like it.

 

 

7. Super Smash Bros. (3DS)

(Sora Ltd/Namco Bandai Games, Fighter)

 

Okay... there is little to nothing known about this game other than its the new Smash Bros. Still that can't stop me for being hyped about it!

A reason why I'm pretty hyped for the 3DS version specifically is that this will be the first Smash Bros. for a handheld system which is pretty cool. Plus not to mention that it is supposed to interact with the Wii U version in some sort of way. I'm thinking something like Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate which players can fight on both 3DS and Wii U at the same time and maybe some other bonuses.

I will likely buy both version though.

 

 

6. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

(Alpha Dream(?), JRPG)

 

"The Year of Luigi"

 

Probably one of my favorite RPG series of all time is the Mario & Luigi series. They just have such a great sense of humor and interesting combat. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga is probably one of my favorite RPGs of all time!

This game looks to be no exception! In this game (just recently announced in the latest Nintendo Direct) you control Mario who adventures into Luigi's dreams. In Luigi's dreams you go on an adventure... though with a fun twist. Luigi helps you alike how he has in the past... but since this is Luigi's dream world he has super special dream powers! There are 2 reasons why I love this; this puts Luigi as superior to Mario for a change and CRAZY SHENANIGANS!

I look forward to playing this game when it releases later this year, "The Year of Luigi"!

 

 

5. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

(ATLUS, JRPG)

 

You know what's a crying shame? GREAT games that never get localized outside of their region... this is a problem that plagues the JRPG genre and the Shin Megami Tensei series is certainly no stranger to this! Most of the whole damn series have never been localized outside of Japan!

ATLUS USA though has been working to remedy this problem. They have been going out of their way to make remakes. Certainly a dedicated effort since they have been even developing for dead consoles years after their superiors rise.

The original Soul Hackers came out in Japan on the Sega Saturn, then PS2, and now finally on the 3DS localized to North America this time around!

Hell I have never even seen gameplay for this bad boy and it has me pretty damn hyped, mostly because what it represents... hope! (Hey Nintendo, your poor job at localizing the MOTHER Trilogy hasn't gone unnoticed)

Plus not to mention I had to read up on the game a bit. Its concept is pretty cool. Digital Demons and a team of hackers! Cool stuff!

 

 

4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf

(Nintendo EAD, Sim)

 

YES WE HAVE A RELEASE DATE PEOPLE! JUNE 9th!

That aside Animal Crossing has probably been one of my most favorite series in my entire childhood! I got this game on GameCube as a kid and played it to death! I rate it as my favorite GameCube game of all time and probably one of my favorite Nintendo games in existence!

As a kid I felt fully immersed in this virtual world of animals living in a village. I made friends, cared for my town, actually I probably got a little too immersed... I grew crushes on certain characters before I ever had any interests in real people as a kid... GEEZE! (I love you Bob, you silly crossdressing cat you! <3)

Though there hasn't been too much Animal Crossing love since then. The DS version felt more like a demake and the Wii version felt more like a port with minimal upgrades.

BUT, the new 3DS version is what I call the first sequel to the original Animal Crossing. Lot's of upgrades going into this one. Different visuals, new features all over, and this time you get to be mayor!

Man I've been hearing hype for this game forever! But soon I'll be able to return to the wonderful world of Animal Crossing!

 

 

3. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

(Nintendo/Next Level Games, Action Adventure)

 

Speaking of long awaited sequels to GameCube classics, the "Year of Luigi" starts next month with the launch of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon! Luigi's Mansion is a game I loved as a kid and still love to this day. I think it might actually be one of if not THE best (along with Pikmin) launch title for any system.

This long awaited sequel promises much more with multiple mansion, new mechanics, more ghosts, and even multiplayer modes!

This is a game that I have been waiting for quite some time, but the wait is almost over!

 

 

2. Pokemon X and Y

(Game Freak, JRPG)

 

I DON'T CARE! "Every new generation is the same!" "The new Pokemon keep getting uglier and uglier!" Well I DISAGREE COMPLETELY!

Pokemon to this day even still enraptures me with ever single installment. The new creatures have different and interesting designs, new mechanics are added with every generations that change the games quite a bit, especially competitively, each new generation takes a big step in the graphics department and hell Generation V is my favorite generation for its interesting Pokemon that match my personal tastes (lots of ghosts this time!) and its actually great and interesting story that questions the very moral fiber of the whole series! (In a non PETA sort of way)

This new generation looks to be huge! A new completely 3D world with 3D models of every Pokemon. I am 100% HYPED for this upcoming generation!

 

 

1. Shin Megami Tensei IV

(ATLUS, JRPG)

 

Sorry Pokemon... you're monsters, world, and fun competitive game... may have been over hyped!

One thing I've asked a few people about when it comes to the Shin Megami Tensei series what is their favorite game. Some of course go for the popular PERSONA spin offs, but some people say they enjoy the 3rd installment in the main Shin Megami Tensei series; Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

Actually the main series is what I have been reading into the most and it fascinates me to no end. I'll probably get myself a copy and experience what Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne has to offer (*cough*And play my way through the fan translated ROMs*cough*) all to hype myself even more for this highly anticipated 4th installment!

And every thing I see just for this game alone looks amazing! The trailers shown for it shows some of the best graphics I have ever seen for the 3DS and looks to be one of the biggest titles for the system.

I'm boarding the hype train for this game with full force!