Fire Emblem has never been stronger on 3DS. Awakening was a huge game to follow up on and Nintendo did it with this three-part trilogy. The large epic scale that Fates create as well as the refined tactical combat, animation, art, characters, and customization helped create the strongest package this year for the 3DS. The games below offered great experiences in all these departments, but Fates did it all in one package.

Fire Emblem: Fates Revelation/Birthright/Conquest

Runner-Ups

Pokemon Sun/Moon

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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

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Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

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Monster Hunter Generations