Handheld gaming has proven to be something special this year, especially thanks to all the load shedding we’ve all experienced! Which title really stood out though, keeping gamers away from their consoles and PCs even when the power was on? There can only be one top game for the consoles for ants!
And the winner is… Super Smash Bros!
Nintendo have done it again somehow. There were doubts that their beloved Super Smash franchise wouldn’t work on the small screen, yet it does. Granted, there is no couch co-op, something which makes the series truly great, yet the whack of offline solo modes and inclusion of (working) online play more than makes up for it.
There is enough content to keep any gamer busy forever, all with the glorious freedom of being able to play wherever, whenever. A smash battle is a simple screen flip away (bar the 2DS).
Not only that, the game looks gorgeous too. The 3DS manages those frantic battles perfectly, without so much as a hiccup of delay. Got a dispute or age-old argument to settle? SETTLE IT IN SMASH (in your pocket).
HONOURABLE MENTIONS:
Bravely Default, Professor Layton vs Pheonix Wright, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Last Updated: December 19, 2014
ReaperOfSquirrels
December 19, 2014 at 09:32
Finally, an award I agree with XD
Admiral Chief on leave
December 19, 2014 at 09:36
LOL, same here
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 09:37
You’re a pc gamer. You do know that a Handheld isn’t a wireless mouse, right?
Admiral Chief on leave
December 19, 2014 at 09:38
One does not game on a wireless mouse
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 09:38
True dat.
ToshZA
December 19, 2014 at 09:42
*using a
Admiral Chief on leave
December 19, 2014 at 09:44
On, with, through, etc
ReaperOfSquirrels
December 19, 2014 at 09:54
Agreed there… also, do you know of any good budget laser gaming mice?
I need a replacement seeing that the left click on my Razer Naga died.
Admiral Chief on leave
December 19, 2014 at 10:02
Razer Naga is a kak mouse tbh. My Diamondback is STILL baws after 11 years
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 10:03
GX all the way here.
ReaperOfSquirrels
December 19, 2014 at 10:24
Yeah… well… it was on special and worked for just over 4 years, so I’m not complaining
Mandom (Umar)
December 19, 2014 at 09:38
Wrong header and title I think
Admiral Chief on leave
December 19, 2014 at 09:39
Is it a Trevor award?
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 09:40
A Trevor award would be one that he gives himself for being himself. ;P
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 19, 2014 at 09:45
Blood. I don’t give them time to cry because I’m not cruel. Blood for the Blood Emperor!
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 09:46
How considerate of you
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 19, 2014 at 09:47
It’s the small mercies that people appreciate. I assume. It’s not like I can ask them. Haven’t heard any complaints though.
Mandom (Umar)
December 19, 2014 at 09:39
Or well, actually just the URL title
Reid
December 19, 2014 at 09:50
They just got ahead of themselves. Spoiler alert for the best fighting game as well.
ReaperOfSquirrels
December 19, 2014 at 09:52
Yeah, but the best fighting game will be the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros anyway
hairyknees
December 19, 2014 at 09:55
YOU SAW NOTHING
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 19, 2014 at 09:56
WE SAW EVERYTHING. NEVER FORGET!
oVg elfroot slayer
December 19, 2014 at 09:48
My best JRPG and handheld game EVER 🙂 Child of Light a close second.
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 09:49
Child of Light isn’t Handheld exclusive though.
And everything is better on a pc ;P
oVg elfroot slayer
December 19, 2014 at 09:50
HAI
Konnichiwa
Reid
December 19, 2014 at 09:50
Except The Last of Us or Uncharted.
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 09:57
Touché.
oVg elfroot slayer
December 19, 2014 at 10:01
or Red Dead Redemption…
RUNS…
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 10:01
Just imagine if it was though.
oVg elfroot slayer
December 19, 2014 at 10:03
Everybody will be running around with Judge Dread helmets after Darryns fantastic concept art yesterday.
Admiral Chief on leave
December 19, 2014 at 10:05
I AM DER LAW
Captain JJ the engaged
December 19, 2014 at 10:06
That is highly possible
SmurFyZA
December 19, 2014 at 09:48
How did Pokemon not win?!
CAE9872
December 19, 2014 at 11:08
Because SSB is better? It is a lot of fun.
Reid
December 19, 2014 at 09:49
So the award for the best fighting game is also Super Smash Bros?
Ryanza
December 19, 2014 at 09:52
Every guy knows what the best handheld game is.