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Best Nintendo 3DS games of 2012
The 15 best Nintendo 3DS games released in 2012, ranked from 3,703 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo 3DS game of 2012 is Fire Emblem Awakening, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Fire Emblem Awakening
92
/100
02
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
88
/100
03
Kid Icarus: Uprising
83
/100
Fire Emblem Awakening
92
/100
02
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
88
/100
03
Kid Icarus: Uprising
83
/100
04
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
82
/100
05
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO The Lord of the Rings follows the original storylines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events reimagined with the humor and endless variety of LEGO play. Trusted with the dangerous task to destroy an ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, Frodo is forced to leave his peaceful home. But the ring wants to be found and the road to Mount Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed, will be perilous and riddled with Orcs and fouler things. To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed —Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo’s Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. Players relive the legend through the LEGO minifigures, as they explore wonders, solve timeless riddles, and overcome endless foes in their quest to destroy the Ring.
80
/100
06
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
79
/100
07
New Super Mario Bros. 2
78
/100
08
Resident Evil Revelations
77
/100
09
Scribblenauts Unlimited
75
/100
10
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
11
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
75
/100
12
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
13
The Amazing Spider-Man
64
/100
14
Angry Birds Trilogy
64
/100
15
Angry Birds Star Wars
59
/100
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
82
/100
05
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO The Lord of the Rings follows the original storylines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events reimagined with the humor and endless variety of LEGO play. Trusted with the dangerous task to destroy an ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, Frodo is forced to leave his peaceful home. But the ring wants to be found and the road to Mount Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed, will be perilous and riddled with Orcs and fouler things. To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed —Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo’s Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. Players relive the legend through the LEGO minifigures, as they explore wonders, solve timeless riddles, and overcome endless foes in their quest to destroy the Ring.
80
/100
06
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
79
/100
07
New Super Mario Bros. 2
78
/100
08
Resident Evil Revelations
77
/100
09
Scribblenauts Unlimited
75
/100
10
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
11
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
75
/100
12
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
13
The Amazing Spider-Man
64
/100
14
Angry Birds Trilogy
64
/100
15
Angry Birds Star Wars
59
/100
FAQ
What is the best Nintendo 3DS game of 2012?
Fire Emblem Awakening currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 247 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.