9 best square enix games for 3ds

Square Enix, a renowned video game developer and publisher, has released several notable games for the Nintendo 3DS platform. The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld gaming console known for its glasses-free 3D display and a diverse library of games. Square Enix, recognized for its role-playing games (RPGs) and other genres, has brought several popular titles to the Nintendo 3DS.

Some notable Square Enix games for the Nintendo 3DS include:

  1. Bravely Default (2012):

    • An RPG known for its traditional turn-based gameplay, job system, and captivating story. It received acclaim for its visuals and engaging gameplay.

  2. Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past (2016):

    • A remake of the classic RPG, featuring improved graphics, additional content, and a captivating narrative. It's part of the long-running Dragon Quest series.

  3. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (2017):

    • Another entry in the Dragon Quest series, offering a vast, colorful world, a compelling story, and turn-based battles. The 3DS version includes new features and enhancements.

  4. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (2012):

    • A rhythm-based music game featuring music and characters from the Final Fantasy series. Players tap along to iconic tracks from the franchise.

  5. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (2012):

    • An action RPG that combines characters and elements from Disney and Square Enix universes. Players alternate between playing as Sora and Riku.

  6. Final Fantasy Explorers (2016):

    • An action RPG with a focus on cooperative multiplayer gameplay.Players can team up to battle monsters and complete quests in the world of Final Fantasy.

These games showcase Square Enix's expertise in creating immersive RPG experiences and leveraging well-established franchises to engage players on the Nintendo 3DS platform. Each title offers a unique gaming experience while incorporating the charm and depth associated with Square Enix games.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best square enix games for 3ds on the market
  

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy [Japan Import]

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Product description

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Japanese Format (NTSC-J). Box,package,

User questions & answers

Question: How does it compare to the original game on snes? (when it was called ff
Answer: They work on it but they don't fit in the slot for the pen correctly
Question: If you level up, is the game still incredibly difficult to progress? What is the best walkthrough/strategy guide for this game
Answer: It does not come with a stylus. My son has a plastic cover on his 3DS XL and his fit into the travel case.
Question: is this the one with Kefka
Answer: It is red on one side and blue on the other.
Question: Should i buy this or chrono trigger instead (keep in mind i don't play many rpgs and am looking for a relatively simple game with a good story
Answer: Yes it would

Heroes Of Mana - Nintendo DS

Square Enix

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Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, HEROES OF MANA breathes new life into the world fo MANA by taking it into an entirely new dimension. For the first time in the history of the series, stylius-wielding generals must plan, plot and strategize their way to victory on the battlefield. Utilizing the Touch Screen to the fullest, players take full control of the battle as they gather resources, assemble armies and experience an all-new perspective on the ever-evolving battle for the the world fo MANA. Roget, a soldier of Pedda, is on a reconnaissance mission to Ferolia with his companions, when their aircraft is shot down by the enemy and abandoned by their carrier. The crew comes to realize that the mission was a plot by their own superiors to eliminate them, with the invasion on Ferolia being only the first step towards Pedda's domination of the world. Witnessing the atrocities committed by the Peddan army, Roget and his crewmates are forced to fight against their own countrymen.

  • Real-time strategy action that makes full use of the Nintendo DS Touch Screen - the intuitive control scheme allows players to lead armies, build bases and vanquish their foes entirely through the use of the stylus.
  • Command heroes and monsters alike
  • Intense head-to-head multiplayer element allows friends to challenge one another via DS Wireless Play
  • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection functionality allows players to compare stats and rankings with players around the world - skilled players can earn bonus maps and items based on their rankings
  • Signature MANA art style comes to life in a fantastic blend of 2D and 2D environments

User questions & answers

Question: Does this come with the box and booklet
Answer: Yes

Pony Friends 2 - Nintendo DS

Square Enix

Based on 29 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Welcome back to the stables with Pony Friends 2 the sequel to the top selling DS title! Pony Friends 2 allows players the chance to create their perfect Pony and take part in fun activities. Featuring 12 Pony breeds (4 new breeds) players can customise every aspect of its appearance, along with its own unique personality. Players can choose all their Pony’s accessories and even design some of their own. Taking special care of their Pony to keep it clean and healthy, players can take it on trail rides across different landscapes and environments. Grab the reins, photograph wildlife and unlock a whole host of secrets on your journey. Pony Friends 2 features an exciting and energetic competitive mode: players can compete in races and trick competitions alone or with a friend (single cart play). Players can trade ponies and even talk to their Ponies on the Nintendo DS.

  • Talk to your pony and watch how it responds to your voice
  • Alone or with a friend, explore 25 diverse trails, befriend wild ponies and photograph wildlife to discover secrets
  • Choose and personalize your ponies by creating your own accessory designs and trading with your friends
  • Groom and take care of your Pony to keep it clean and happy, then race, compete and trade with your friends
  • Discover the Pony Friends world and get to know your ponies at your own pace; there is always something new to explore

User questions & answers

Question: does this game work for nitendo 3ds
Answer: yes, all ds games will work with 3ds or 2ds systems.

Final Fantasy Explorers - Nintendo 3DS

Square Enix

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Product description

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS is an action-role playing adventure exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS system. Either through solo play or with up to three other Explorers, players can dive into dungeons to collect crystals scattered throughout the world while battling classic FINAL FANTASY enemies. FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS focuses on cooperative play with friends and utilizes a refined party system allowing Explorers to master over 20 new and familiar jobs, including Knight, Monk, Black Mage and White Mage, to defeat the realm's mightiest monsters and even recruit them for battle. Players will have the ability to call upon the powers of eidolons like I frit and Bahamut, as well as transform into other legendary characters from the FINAL FANTASY series via the Trance feature. Story: The world is on the brink of war over its reserves of crystals, the planet's chief source of power. Players must band together to form an elite squad of Explorers on an island rich in crystals, braving hordes of monsters in hopes of conquering a newly discovered Grand Crystal - every Explorer's dream.

  • 4 Player Co-op - Play with up to 4 players
  • Highly customizable characters - Customize jobs, weapons, armors, accessories, and abilities
  • Recruit and level monsters to fight with you in battle - Players can fight alongside their favorite Final Fantasy monsters
  • Tons of content - Over 200 quests with over 100 hours of gameplay
  • Transform into Summons and your Favorite FF characters - Fan favorite Final Fantasy characters like Cloud, Squall, and Lightning are all in the game

User questions & answers

Question: do you have to have the internet to play this game
Answer: I believe the main game is playable without internet, but there are some optional things that require internet access. Internet isn't required to just play through by yourself.
Question: For the multiplayer, is it random like an MMO or do you need to actually have "friends" in your 3DS friends list? Cause I have no friends lol
Answer: Ok now that I've recieved and played it I can give a definitive answer/ description. You can do lan multiplayer if you want to play with friends sitting in the same room or you can play online where you can either join or host a game, in which you can either invite people from your friends list or leave it all open for people to join your party. Both are great options just keep in mind that the lan has a range that can be exceeded. We were playing in the living room and then I went out on the front porch and lost connection with the party.
Question: Where is the collector's edition of this game
Answer: The Collector's edition is only available from the square enix store directly. No other retailers will have it availablehttps://store.na.square-enix.com/product/291359/final-fantasy-explorers-collector-s-edition-3ds
Question: Will the game have online co-op or just local
Answer: It will have both.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call - Nintendo 3DS

Square Enix

Based on 327 reviews Check latest price

Product description

A sequel to the first final fantasy rhythm action game released in 2012, Theatrythm final fantasy curtain call expands on the original in every way with new gameplay modes, over 200 songs, and 60 playable characters. Featuring music that spans the full breadth of the storied final fantasy franchise, players tap along to the memorable beats and harmonies as the adorable, stylized characters battle and quest through their worlds. The music of over 20 titles is brought together in one package, fusing together the moving scores, cinematic visuals, and role-playing elements the series is known for.

  • New content takes center stage: Includes songs and characters from recent releases including LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII and FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, and fan favorites such as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS and FINAL FANTASY VII: Advent Children.
  • More ways to play: All new gameplay modes include Versus Mode where players go head-to-head in screen-tapping action, and Quest Medley, where players customize a party of their favorite characters to take into music-based battles against series bosses.
  • Unlock FINAL FANTASY: Gather Rhythmia to unlock new characters, songs, and collectible cards, which can be used in the all new Collecta Crystarium to power up your characters’ stats.

User questions & answers

Question: Is the music mostly from the classics or the newer titles
Answer: It doesn’t fit the 3DS so I’d say no (although I don’t know the size or shape of 2ds, but it would have to be bigger than the 3DS to fit!)
Question: Is this a North America region game or is it imported
Answer: Just the original 3ds xl
Question: What's the difference between the standard and limited editions
Answer: No, it doesn’t.
Question: From what I understand this is a sequel. Is there any point in owning both, or should I just buy this one
Answer: Yes.
Question: Does this play like the mario kart games where you are controlling the driving by moving the ds
Answer: Yes it does so now I can make better stages that’s before when I only had my finger
Question: Would this game work on 2ds
Answer: Par mi están buenas ,yo hice el trabajo !
Question: Does it come with a car
Answer: Technically, it fits but it's tight and the tip hangs out.
Question: Will this game work in dubuque ia usa
Answer: Yes, but it doesn't go all the way in, sticks out a wee bit, very snug.

LEGO Ninjago Nindroids - Nintendo 3DS

Square Enix

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Product description

The highly popular LEGO Ninjago videogame franchise is back with high-kicking action and adventure! LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids comes to the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita this summer. Based on the first five new episodes of the animated TV series, "LEGO Ninjago Rebooted,” players will battle and defend the New Ninjago City where the Ninjas face a technological threat by the evil Overlord and his robotic army of Nindroids. Using swift combo attacks, unique fighting moves, special weapons and new vehicles, the Ninjas must fight with all their might to save Ninjago.

  • Be a true Spinjitzu Master! Play as your favorite Ninja and battle enemies with combo moves and attacks including punch, kick, jump, throw and Spinjitzu.
  • Use your new Techno blades to hack into computers, solve puzzles and play mini games.
  • Navigate New Ninjago City by playing as giant mechs and shoot enemies with cool vehicles such as Kai Fighter, Ninjacopter, Thunder Raider, Earth Mech and more.
  • Hang out at the Hub in New Ninjago City and partake in a variety of fun activities. Get hints and tips from the Noodle Bar owner, train in the Dojo, or try and beat Jay's arcade score.
  • Play more than 30 action-packed levels and automatically play as multiple characters when reaching certain points.

User questions & answers

Question: is this a PAL versjon
Answer: more than likely it's not the pal ( Phase Alternating Line ) version. The faster ntsc is the standardized one made for north and south America because of the digital change over in the early 2000's.
Question: Is lloyd in the game? Is he playable
Answer: My grandson owns this game and he tells me there is a Lloyd in the game; however, he is not playable. It has been some time since he played the game but that is what he recalls.
Question: Does this game have multiplayer
Answer: To my understanding, it does not have multiplayer. This is the answer from my 9 year old. Says some of his other games have multiplayer, but this one does not. I hope this helps.
Question: Is this compatible with all versions of Nintendo DS
Answer: No. It's only compatible with the 3Ds version.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call - Limited Edition

Square Enix

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Product description

A sequel to the first FINAL FANTASY rhythm action game released in 2012, THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL expands on the original in every way with new gameplay modes, over 200 songs, and 60 playable characters. Featuring music that spans the full breadth of the storied FINAL FANTASY franchise, players tap along to the memorable beats and harmonies as the adorable, stylized characters battle and quest through their worlds. The music of over 20 titles is brought together in one package, fusing together the moving scores, cinematic visuals, and role-playing elements the series is known for.

  • New content takes center stage: Includes songs and characters from recent releases including LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII and FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, and fan favorites such as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS and FINAL FANTASY VII: Advent Children.
  • More ways to play: All new gameplay modes include Versus Mode where players go head-to-head in screen-tapping action, and Quest Medley, where players customize a party of their favorite characters to take into music-based battles against series bosses.
  • Unlock FINAL FANTASY: Gather Rhythmia to unlock new characters, songs, and collectible cards, which can be used in the all new Collecta Crystarium to power up your characters’ stats.

User questions & answers

Question: Are the songs from the first game included on here? Also how would dlc songs from the first game affect this one
Answer: From what I can see on the Final Fantasy wiki, this game will include all the songs from the first game including the DLC from the first game. Source: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Theatrhythm_Final_Fantasy:_Curtain_Call
Question: What is in the Limited Edition that isn't in the Standard? In your opinion, is it worth getting over the standard edition
Answer: The Limited Edition includes a music CD with 5 songs - Series Prelude (FF1), Locke's Theme (FF6), Main Theme of FF7 (FF7), Thunder Plains (FF10), and Choose Your Combatants (FFTactics)I personally don't think it makes it worth getting over the Standard unless you'd really listen to it and it's only a few dollars more.
Question: Any word on DLC? I really hope they put all the songs on the cartridge
Answer: They have announced future DLC, and here's what they are.Final Fantasy Mystic Quest - Benjamin (character), you need to import save data from Demo #2 for the game, so its free.Final Fantasy V - The Ancient Library (Field Music), Battle 2 (Battle Music)Final Fantasy VII - Yuffie Kisaragi (Character)Final Fantasy VIII - Shuffle or Boogie (Battle Music)Final Fantasy IX - Roses of May (Field Music)Final Fantasy X - Blitz OffFinal Fantasy XI - Tough Battle #2 (Battle Music)Final Fantasy X-2 - KUON: Memories of Waves & Light (Field Music)Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Crazy Chocobo (Field Music)Romancing SaGa - The Sewers (Field Music)Romancing SaGa - Four Noble Devils Battle I (Battle Music)In my opinion, the DLC is pretty good for its price, which should be fairly cheap like the original and it even brings in another SE series with Romancing SaGa, so we could even see Kingdom Hearts, Parasite Eve, or Chrono Trigger/Cross brought in as DLC at some point.
Question: Is this game inclusive of the first Theatrhythm game released a few years back
Answer: From what I can see on the Final Fantasy wiki, this game will include all the songs from the first game including the DLC from the first game. Source: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Theatrhythm_Final_Fantasy:_Curtain_Call

Product features

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call Takes the Stage

A sequel to the first final fantasy rhythm action game released in 2012, Theatrythm final fantasy curtain call expands on the original in every way with new gameplay modes, over 200 songs, and 60 playable characters. Featuring music that spans the full breadth of the storied final fantasy franchise, players tap along to the memorable beats and harmonies as the adorable, stylized characters battle and quest through their worlds. The music of over 20 titles is brought together in one package, fusing together the moving scores, cinematic visuals, and role-playing elements the series is known for.

Versus Mode

All new Versus Mode where players can go head-to-head in screen-tapping action.

Quest Mode

All new Quest Mode where players customize a party of their favorite characters to take across fields and into dungeons for music-based battles against series bosses.

Battle Mode

Classic Battle Mode that made the first Theatrhythm so great!

Song List

Play over 200 songs from across the entire Final Fantasy franchise

Versus Mode dual screen

Bravely Default II - Nintendo Switch

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Search for the four Crystals in this beautiful, heroic tale



Save the continent of Excillant with the help of new Heroes of Light! Follow the story of the young sailor Seth as he sets out on a grand adventure and meets plenty of friends (and foes) along the way. This new RPG adventure features striking visuals that create unforgettable and detailed scenery to explore.



Dare to risk it all with the Brave and Default system



Balance risk and reward in strategic, turn-based battles. Choose Brave to use multiple actions at once but risk forfeiting your next turn. Choose Default to go on the defensive and build up Brave Points to use later. Balance is key!



Guide the Four Heroes of Light to victory



Choose from a wide array of jobs, skills, and abilities for your party to fit your battle strategy. Seth, Gloria, Elvis, and Adelle—known as the Heroes of Light—can learn jobs like Bard or Vanguard by defeating Asterisk bosses. Use these skills to your advantage along with the Brave and Default system to save all of Excillant.



A new world, a new story, and all-new Heroes of Light are ready to save Excillant! Engage in turn-based RPG combat with a risk/reward system in the next entry of Square Enix’s Bravely Default series.



The saga begins when our hero Seth, a young sailor, washes up on the shore of one of Excillant’s five kingdoms. Here, he meets Gloria of Musa, a princess who fled her kingdom when it was destroyed by evil forces bent on stealing its Crystals. He also encounters Elvis and Adelle, two travelers determined to decipher a mysterious and magical book. It’s up to you to stop the forces that threaten these heroes and all of Excillant.



Select from many different jobs, skills, and abilities to customize each party member to fit your strategy. The more you learn, the more tactics you’ll wield. Find and defeat one of the powerful bosses who holds an Asterisk to take on even more jobs.



2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Travel the world with the brave band known as the Heroes of Light

The saga begins when our hero Seth, a young sailor, washes up on the shore of one of Excillant’s five kingdoms. Here, he meets Gloria of Musa, a princess who fled her kingdom when it was destroyed by evil forces bent on stealing its Crystals. He also encounters Elvis and Adelle, two travelers determined to decipher a mysterious and magical book. It’s up to you to stop the forces that threaten these heroes and all of Excillant.

Heroes of Ruin - Nintendo 3DS

Square Enix

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Heroes of Ruin

  • Battle alone or with friends, chatting with your team in real‐time using the 3DS microphone, trade items with them, forge new alliances and engage in tactical team play to overcome enemies
  • Choose from four diverse and powerful classes then customize your appearance from the outset, and as your character evolves, your fighting style, armor set
  • Be a mercenary fighter doing battle against deadly fiends and powerful beasts battling forth on your own in single player or join forces with other heroes online
  • Explore and fight through dynamic environments; battle against a wide variety of deadly creatures who'll stretch your combat and tactical skills
  • Play in new ways and access more rewards and achievements by completing challenges sent to your 3DS everyday, or download frequent new game content

User questions & answers

Question: Is this game compatible with the circle pad pro
Answer: I don't believe the circle pad pro has any utilization for this game.
Question: Are the servers still up for this game? My brother and I are considering buying it and playing multiplayer over wifi
Answer: Yes people still create servers for this game. there are usually always about 3 games up at a time on average. im actually playing online at this very moment.
Question: What is what is the difference between day one edition and the regular
Answer: There is no difference between them, just that you got it before entering the markets I got it after too long for that
Question: Will a 19 year older enjoy this game? If so, how fun is it? And approximately, how many total hours does it take to complete the game
Answer: It's pretty cool especially when you turn the 3d graphics on it looks like you can almost pick the characters off the screen which sold me right away I am 25 and I still enjoy it its very much a pick up and play kind of game. I haven't played it all the way through so I don't know the hours but the number of character options will make it re playable still so even if it is short you can experience it several times before you get bored of it.

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