Metroid: Samus Returns - Nintendo 3DS vs Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo Selects) - 3DS

Overall winner: Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo Selects) - 3DS

Key Differences

Super Mario 3D Land (A) is the more affordable Nintendo Selects option and offers both 2D and 3D playable modes with classic platforming appeal. Metroid: Samus Returns (B) is a higher-rated remake with updated 3D visuals and new Aeion abilities, but has mixed feedback on difficulty—pick A for approachable, versatile platforming and value; pick B for a remade Metroid experience with deeper mechanics

Metroid: Samus Returns - Nintendo 3DS

Metroid: Samus Returns - Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo • ★ 4.1/5 • Mid-Range

Remade side-scrolling shooter with 3D visuals and new abilities using Aeion energy. Fans note responsive controls, strong graphics, and engaging gameplay, with boss battles highlighted in reviews

Pros

  • remade with 3D visuals
  • new abilities using Aeion energy
  • immersive atmosphere and color palette
  • responsive controls

Cons

  • mixed feedback on difficulty
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Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo Selects) - 3DS

Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo Selects) - 3DS

Nintendo • ★ 4.2/5 • Budget

Nintendo Selects title featuring a 3D Mario platformer on 3DS. Encourages exploring a true 3D environment with versatile play modes. One customer notes it can be played in both 2D and 3D modes

Pros

  • engaging 3D Mario gameplay
  • playable in 2D and 3D modes
  • value-friendly selection option
  • parental controls for 3D mode

Cons

  • cartoon violence content description
  • rating information available but not detailed in data
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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price Nintendo
Durability Tie
Versatility Nintendo
User Reviews Nintendo