Owning an 8th generation console with a high level of portability comes with its own set of advantages. That is why Nintendo 3DS has dominated the market, especially for the stereoscopic effects best for combat, hack and slash, and action-based RPGs. Whether it is turn-based, menu-based, or action-based combat that includes creative puzzlers, these games come under a particular niche that is a massive part of the 3DS legacy. Below, you will find our top four action RPGs that have stood the test of time and will give you an idea of what adventure would be worth choosing.
Here is an action RPG created by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS with good graphics and a plotline that will keep you hooked. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a game that takes you through multiple realms and portals, which ensures that you are never really playing in one dimension for a long time, making the gameplay enjoyable at all times. You play as Link, a young adventurer, who is supposed to save the kingdom of Hyrule, post the abduction of Princess Zelda by Yuga, an evil sorcerer. If you love adventure games with a fantasy background, then this is right up your alley.
If you are a fan of the video game character Mario (who isn’t?), then you should try this action RPG version of Mario on your Nintendo 3DS. You play as the central character that jumps, runs and stomps his way through the different obstacles to reach the Final Castle. The best part about this game is that you will enjoy a special visual output with prominent 3D effects without wearing 3D glasses. Nintendo has created this game, so you need not worry about the compatibility and operation on handheld gaming consoles.
If you are looking for an expansive strategic game with an epic storyline that has its fair share of challenges for the seasoned and new tactics to discover for the novice, this is the perfect title for you. This narrative-based multiplayer involves complete team effort with hunters as the central figures to battle monsters using various strategies and weapons. With power-ups options and terrain that keeps changing, this is one of those titles that will keep you on your toes.
Bravely Second End Layer is a turn-based action RPG rich in battles, tactile maneuvers, excellent storyline, and pace. Although part of the Bravely Default series, this is a standalone adventure involving Agnes’s rescue by the central character Yew that involves fighting turn-based battles and earning rewards while building strategies with multiple possibilities.
If you are looking for an action RPG to play on the Nintendo 3DS, then the Pokémon Rumble World is a good game to consider. The central character moves around in a hot-air balloon across 18 different cities to battle and win 700+ pokémons to improve their adventure rank. Moreover, some of these pokémons can mega evolve, adding to the gameplay. With more than 80 stages, the player will have to improve the game plan at every level. You need to collect Poké diamonds, which you can use to continue playing when your character dies and to buy cosmetic items and clothing. This is a simple yet interesting and immersive game to play.
Here is an action RPG for Nintendo 3DS that revolves around a bunch of interesting toy characters. The plotline and the good graphics are the two things that should make this game interesting for anyone out there. In this second instalment of the Skylanders series, the focus is on the Giants of the realm. You embark on a race against time to get back the Iron Fist by joining forces with the Giants before Kaos (main villain) can lay hands on it. In the process, you will have to rebuild the Dread-Yacht, Flynn’s ship and fight various creatures to achieve the ultimate goal. If you love games with good world-building, then this is a good option to consider.