The Nintendo 3DS has had a long, healthy life of great games.

The goodbye will be bittersweet, but theres plenty to celebrate about the 3DSs long life.

As with any Nintendo system, the 3DS has been home to many greatSuper Mario,Zelda, andPokemongames.

Nintendo 3DS: Underrated Games

Its also helped reinvigorate second-tier Nintendo franchises likeKid Icarus,Kirby, andFire Emblem.

But the 3DS library is much deeper than just those Nintendo favorites.

These are the very best underrated 3DS games:

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Thankfully, the sole wrestling game on the 3DS is pretty solid.

It may not be the deepest game on the 3DS, but it is one of the most fun.

For one thing, theres no real franchise mode, just a basic season mode.

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And there are zero multiplayer options.

Pilotwings Resort

2011 | Nintendo

Pilotwingsis one of Nintendos most beloved, yet neglected franchises.

Fifteen years passed between the release ofPilotwings 64andResort, its sole sequel to date.

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Its just a shame that its not a bit longer.

The puzzles can be downright infuriating without a guide or the patience to solve them.

But for the right bang out of gamer, this is one of the best series around.

Sadly, only a handful of racers have hit the portable over the years.

Maybe thats because this launch title was so solid.

And the critical reaction was also significantly more hostile.

Still,Humanity in Chainsisnt nearly as awful as most reviews would make you think.

The quest for ever higher scores can easily suck up dozens of hours of your time.

Unfortunately, this is still one of the harder 3DS games to come by.

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Apparently, America just isnt ready to see Abraham Lincoln fight aliens.

Heroes of Ruin

2012 | n-Space

Heroes of Ruinis basicallyDiablofor the 3DS.

OK, maybe its not quite that robust, but its still much better than youre expecting.

The four classes are all completely distinct from each other, and fun to play.

The loot is plentiful, and the campaign is lengthy.

This is a game that deserved better.

Fantasy Life

2014 | Level-5

The first time someone recommendedFantasy Lifeto me, they described it as SkyrimmeetsAnimal Crossing.

Thats still the most accurate summary of the game Ive heard.

Chris Freiberg is a freelance contributor.