Famitsu reviews 3DS launch line-up

Weekly Japanese games magazine Famitsu has gone live with its reviews of the 3DS software line-up ahead of the machine’s global debut in the territory on February 26th.

The star performer is Nintendo’s own Nintendogs + Cats, which was granted an impressive 38/40 score from the publication’s four panelists.

Behind that both Super Street Fighter IV 3D and Samurai Warriors Chronicles scored 34/40 and four titles received 32/40 – Winning Eleven 3D, Ridge Racer, Super Monkey Ball 3D and Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.

Here’s the complete list, courtesy of Andriasang:

* Nintendogs + Cats: 38/40 (10, 9, 9, 10)
* Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition: 34/40 (9, 8, 8, 9)
* Samurai Warriors Chronicles: 34/40 (9, 9, 8, 8)
* Winning Eleven 3D: 32/40 (8, 8, 8, 8)
* Ridge Racer 3D: 32/40 (8, 8, 7, 9)
* Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask: 32/40 (8, 8, 8, 8)
* Super Monkey Ball 3D: 32/40 (9, 8, 8, 7)
* Shanghai 3D Cube: 26/40 (7, 7, 7, 5)
* Puzzle Bobble 3D: 24/40 (6, 6, 6, 6)
* Combat of Giants Dinosaur 3D: 23/40 (6, 6, 6, 5)

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