The Big Third Anniversary 3DS Voting Spectacular with andyman949

The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening DX
Points: 13
First places 2


You say:
"I have played this a lot and it really is my favourite Zelda game on VC."
"Even in 2014 it’s just as good as it was in 1993, and it certainly looks the part. But the Link To The Past developers being told to make a spinoff made this all the sweeter, not only did it have quite the unique atmosphere as you explored a game world doomed from the beginning, but it was just so tightly designed, each section of game fitting together perfectly."
"A classic Zelda game that plays lovely and has a spattering of bizarre Mario references. Brilliant."

I say: A game that just missed my list due to finding myself regularly lost. I really enjoyed the dungeons when I found them though and the items were great.

The Legend of Zelda Oracles of Ages
Points: 16
First places 2


You say:
"This game is IMO even better than Seasons, and I can play it thanks to my 3DS."
"I did pick these up on the game boy colour, but these were the days when I was a little kid who was crap at games and never finished them. I don't know how much nostalgia is involved, but these are really nice little Zeldas."
"The slightly better of the two GBC Zeldas; at times it's Dark Souls-esque in its complexity. These games are massively underrated, and so much tidier than Link's Awakening."

I say: I've not had a chance to play this but I think I may have to rectify that soon. (Apologies if the pic is from the wrong game.)

Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Points: 17
First places 2


You say:
"Before it all went to hell, Yoshi had quite a good game to himself. Who doesn't remember the fights against Prince Froggy, or Raphael the Raven? Or climbing Mode 7-rendered rotating platforms? Then Artoon came along and ruined him. A big fat to them!"

I say: I finally got a chance to play this with the Ambassador games but I didn't enjoy it. I don't like the way it handles, the graphical style or the level design much I'm afraid.

Metroid Fusion
Points: 21
First places 3


You say:
"So tightly constructed! Tense and perfectly paced, I really, really love Fusion."
"rectifying that I'd never played it before was the best moment of the Ambassador Programme. Tight and nerve-wracking."

I say: I loved this game right up to what I assume was the final boss. The good sense of direction combined with just the right amount of exploration made this a must play.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Points: 24
First places 1


You say:
"This game is the one that makes me glad to be an Ambassador. Though now, I wouldn't care less if Nintendo made it available to everyone."
"until ALBW, the finest handheld Zelda. Bright, brash and different."
"An amazing game that would place higher if I ever got around to playing through it, I expect."
"The two best 2D Zeldas are available on the same console. I still remember the joys of Kinstone fusing, even though I didn't pick this up afresh. Vaati made for a surprisingly epic adversary too, arguably not bettered on a handheld."

I say: I played through most of this before the Ambassador games so it's been a while since I've played it. Whilst I might be shouting Fire Emblem was robbed this is a worthy winner.