This list has been crafted based on review ... but Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the Nintendo 3DS is heralded as one of the best games on those handhelds for its dynamic monster-hunting experience ...

Terraria on 3DS ... best item from the Valentine's Day event, granting an additional, passive 50% health regeneration, and an increase to jump height, making it an incredibly useful early-game ...

From golfing through the Mushroom Kingdom to pitting Pac-Man against Duck Hunt Dog, here are our favorite 3DS games of the year.