Kirstin Swalley
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is simply one of the best entries the series has to offer.
Little Dragons Café first appears as though it requires constant attention to every little detail, but actually makes for a relaxing time.
WarioWare Gold is a perfect example of how to take the insanity of microgames from the past and shove them into one packed setting while still having each one stand out.
Just like his grand adventure, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is simply a delight to experience in the unique and puzzling world he explores.
Sushi Striker is a new type of puzzle title that is fast-paced and requires a great deal of accuracy along with many different strategies.
Pokémon Quest might not have the same variety as many other spin-offs in the series, but it takes a simple idea and extends it into a good experience that encourages really trying to collect them all.
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers is easily the finest the series has yet to offer players.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is just that, the very best edition of the title that has been released.
While it's an odd idea for a spin-off, Detective Pikachu manages to create something never seen in the series that works better than anyone might have expected.
While it may not stand out as an individual title, The Alliance Alive gets by with somewhat unique ideas and a memorable soundtrack.
When it comes to turn-based RPGs, Radiant Historia manages to hit all the right points that makes it a well-rounded title.
For the first entry into a new generation, Monster Hunter: World wastes no efforts in making itself a sprawling experience with enough content to keep people going even without the planned free DLC quests.
By bringing Apollo Justice to 3DS, every main title in the Ace Attorney series is now readily available to fans looking to dive into court cases on the handheld.
Although it has Mario Party in the title, Top 100 is lacking in the more complex and competitive nature that fans of the series have come to look forward to.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has a core audience in mind and is especially great for younger players or those looking for a fun co-op experience.
While the story leaves a little to be desired, Layton's Mystery still makes for an enjoyable entry into the puzzling series.
Mario has over thirty years of history behind him and yet Odyssey manages to mix those feelings of old titles with new ideas for a fresh take on a genre everyone is familiar with.
Fire Emblem Warriors pays tribute to the most recent 3DS titles that helped the series take off in recent years.
The Etrian Odyssey series has the first-person dungeon crawler genre down to a simple art.
Culdcept Revolt tries its best to combine classic board and card games, but the execution is lacking in more complex strategies, making players feel as though they're not building towards a strong end goal.