Top Nintendo 3DS Action Games of 2011

Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top Nintendo 3DS Action games of 2011, a list of the best videogames, created from editorial reviews on the site. It's the perfect tool to find that great game you haven't played yet, or even to find a gem for a friend or loved one as a gift.

Please take into account this list is in descending order! VideoGamer.com is always open to hearing about your opinion. Would your list be different? If so let us know by contacting us or tweeting us @VideoGamerCom.

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

It's a shame that Transformers: Dark of the Moon exhibits so many fundamental flaws in its design, as from time to time you get a fleeting vision of what High Moon Studios is trying to create. The life of a developer in charge of a movie tie-in is fraught with peril,... more

Reviewed on: 28 June 2011 Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
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LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

LEGO Star Wars III grips your hand and never quite trusts you enough to let go, and unfortunately means it never develops beyond the by-the-numbers status it starts off with. TT Games has that Pixar-like ability to make kids entertainment that even... more

Reviewed on: 30 March 2011 Platforms: Nintendo 3DS,Nintendo 3DS
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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

The fast-paced, score-orientated nature of Mercenaries mode remains intact for the 3DS version, but even with all its bells, whistles and 'duo' co-op play, it never feels like a 'proper' game. The idea is simple: shoot as many of those wretched Majini as possible... more

Reviewed on: 01 July 2011 Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
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Captain America: Super Soldier

Despite signs that this was a slight rush job, Captain America is a fun super hero game. There aren't many you can say that about. Captain America: Super Solider could well end up being the best surprise of... more

Reviewed on: 22 July 2011 Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars

For all its lack of 3D showboating, Shadow Wars offers genuine depth. So here it is, the real gem of the 3DS launch line-up. It's not a new Mario... more

Reviewed on: 25 March 2011 Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
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Star Fox 64 3D

Star Fox 64 3D is no masterpiece. All the same, it's one of the best-looking games on the platform, and a respectful restoration that will please the fans. As I mentioned (well, ranted) fairly recently, Star Wars is dead to me.... more

Reviewed on: 06 September 2011 Platforms: Nintendo 3DS