3DS Games List that I will Buy and Not buy (because of my budget)



Which one to choose?


It's that time where most gamers are in dilemma mode. A time where all the release games are game you want for your game library, but your wallet isn't cooperating.

 

Fortunately, I find myself very lucky that I'm a very picky gamer, and on the other side of the spectrum... I'd consider myself very disciplined in financial planning. So what games I usually get I'll buy with money that I've saved from months ago (I'm not kidding xD ).

 

Anyways, for me, I have a 3DS XL. At the moment I just couldn't buy a home console since I'm on the go too much, and I rarely (if ever) watch a television nowadays (it's that bad). Currently from June 2014- December 2014, there are many games slated for excited Nintendo fans. So here's the list on what's out and what I'm going to skip, buying (pre-order), and on my maybe list.

 

Note that the list comes from Nintendolife.com's most anticipated games in the summer for the 3DS.

Not Buying

Now, before anyone pulls out a rifle, gun, or weapon of choice... I will explain why I'm not buying them, although my main reason is I'm limited to a budget. It doesn't mean I don't/will not like the game. Also there's a part where I may not like the game genre. These are pretty much my personal preferences, so they might be different to yours. Okay, without further or do...

Harvest Moon the Lost Valley + Story of Seasons (October & December 2014)

Last title to have the Harvest Moon name. The next? Your farming type name. :D



- Story of Seasons -
Apparently due to licensing issues, we're not getting the title Harvest Moon after this title. 
At least until another company comes along and changes it? 



I gotta admit I've loved the Harvest Moon series since I've started playing them on the GBA. Only now, I'm a little confused how two titles are coming out at once in the same year. I mean, wouldn't it hurt the sales of the title themselves? If you're a big fan and planning to buy both I salute you. Me? Ehhh... -__-;;; I've had my share of playing farming games. I blame facebook and free android games. Plus, I can't help but feel strained to do repetitive farming chores again. On the gameplay side, it's going to take a chunk of my time and I'd rather spend it on something more exciting. Farming games are more suited for those who want to slow down. If you want farming and excitement I'd recommend you get Rune Factory 4 instead.

 

 

Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (November 2014)

 

Sonic and Crew - 'Sonic Boom Series'



This is pretty clear for me. I honestly am not a sonic fan, and this sort of platformer game never really appealed to me. Plus, when I read the synopsis, it just didn't appeal to me either (damsel scenario in distress anyone?). So, it's a pass.

 

 

 Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (25th November)



Love the animation, but I think I need introduction help to feel invested.



While this is the first Persona Q title on Nintendo hardware and has a mixture of characters from Persona 3 and 4... I... haven't or never have followed this series before. Give it time and perhaps borrowing the previous games (along with their game consoles) I may have a liking to it. Considering I'm not a follower of this franchise, no for now. Maybe (and that's a little maybe) if someone introduced it to me properly I'd like it. On the schedule side, it's release is near to a game that I have pre-ordered. So, I'm sorry for this, but it's a pass (this year).

 

 

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Sometime Q4)

'Objection!'

Despite the game being linear, this is one package for the detective genre lovers. Basically this package will be all three games from the series that have came out before. Good for those who like the collection. For me, I have the roms for the games... so I don't feel the need to buy them at all. Heck, they're not all that big sized too. If you're lucky, I think you can search this game (all three) on the android market and play it for free as well on a tablet.   


 
 
 

The Maybe List

 

 

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (29th August 2014)

Can anyone say 'double Objection'? *points finger*



Two famous characters that are the pinnacle games on the 3DS for puzzles and crime genre in the same game? Definitely a buy, but I'm holding reservations to buy this as a game that I want on day one. Again, I'm going to buy it with how the reviews are coming in... and if the 'let's play videos' are giving me any urges to get this for my own. It's out now, so we'll see.

 

 

Pokemon Art Academy (24th October 2014)

 

Let's draw and color Pokemon!

There was a problem in the first Art Academy for the 3DS series, a problem that lead me to not buy it... there wasn't an undo button... at all. For something that was made a 3DS game, MS Paint had an undo button years ago. ^.^;;; 

 

Thankfully, it's now in this part of the game, along with the outline tool and you can share your art on Miiverse. Problem is... the release game date which clashes with another game I have pre-ordered (again -__- ) and that there's no pre-order for this title in my country (which sucks). So maybe I'll save it till December? *shurgs 

 

 
Buying List or Should I say Pre-Ordered? =)
 

Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call (16th September 2014)

 

Orchestral music and all that jazz? Here I come! \(^o^)/

 

Reasons I'm buying this: I'm a Final Fantasy fan, I love music, a music game with 221 songs at the start and more DLC, has the largest character roster, it's cute (my thing), and has RPG elements. Plus, I've checked everything this game has to offer and I'm sold. I was planning to buy the first one, but with this one having more features and content, it pretty much sealed the deal.

Super Smash Bros 3DS (3rd October 2014)



Finally available on handheld! Oh yeah! xD



 

Like the Mario Kart series, I'm a sucker for games where you can bring to a gathering and play in a group and have a good time. While it doesn't really have a storyline, it's more of the character roster I'm chasing at. Fire Emblem: Awakening characters there? SOLD. Pokemon from the recent XY series? SOLD. It's on the 3DS and I can play it anywhere? SOLD. Now it features a music player when you have the 3DS on sleep mode? Great job! Pre-order day one~ \(^o^)/

 

 

Fantasy Life (24th October 2014)



You can change your 'Life' errr.. Job here anytime!

 

RPG that ignores story plot? Meh. But it has a job system that will make you explore hours on end? Okay. You can play multiplayer online and local? SOLD. Cute graphics that are stunning? Great. My friends are on hype to buy this? Well, I'm not going to miss out on the fun. =D Plus Level-5 game like this is a big contender and winner in my book. Day one for me~ =)

 

Pokemon Omega Sapphire (November 2014)



Kyogre Primal Form - It definately is cooler than Mega Evolution~ :3 

I'm a sucker for nostalgic games... and pokemon Sapphire is one of them. Considering this is the jump to 3D I cannot refuse. Nintendo has my money for this one. =) I remember that this is the first game that had a girl character selection in a pokemon game (if you ignore the crystal version that still said you are a 'he' regardless you chose a girl character or not).  

That's all the games I'm explaining (despite I know there's like a dozen more or so that's coming out. See you all later in the next post!