This might be a side effect of searching "top 15 3DS games" and going from that list. Most of them are filled with JRPGs, and JRPGs on the 3DS surely do love to use the chibi artstyle - the 3DS can't handle that many polygons at once, so simplified models make sense, and a chibi artstyle fits the genre and most of the target audience.

But there are plenty of counter examples of games that might not make the list, but have their own style. Though yes, most will have simplified geometry. Let's see:

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Resident Evil Revelations
Metroid Samus Returns
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Star Fox 64 3D
Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward.
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
Gunman Clive
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Rayman 3D

[–] Scrof@sopuli.xyz 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I agree, such a weak console nowhere near the glory of DS.

[–] Secret300@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

The thing is, the DS was weaker and had better 3D games because they weren't fuckin chibis. I really just hate chibis and wanted to rant

[–] amber@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's a good point. Must be the low resolution. Have you tried Xenoblade Chronicles 3D? I'm curious to hear what people think about the style of that game on the New 3DS

[–] Secret300@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

The low resolution doesn't bother me. The fuckin chibis do. Xenoblade was alright but I didn't get far because the combat bored me, I do plan on going back to it soon though. I just hate the tiny bodies and big head character design in most games. Phantasy star 0 for the DS had a low resolution but still looks better than any rune factory game because they aren't chibis