According to Metacritic, the highest-scoring Nintendo 3DS titles of 2017 are as follows:
1. Metroid: Samus Returns – 86
2. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King – 85
3. Pokemon Ultra Sun – 85
4. Pokemon Ultra Moon – 84
5. Bye-Bye BoxBoy! – 83
6. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – 81
7. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – 81
8. Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth – 80
9. Monster Hunter Stories – 79
10. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney – 78
Source: Nintendo Everything
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