I have to recommend Pushmo if you like puzzle games. I thought the reviews might have rated it a little high simply because it is one of the first decent 3DS eshop games but it really is great. I have spent a LOT of time playing it and have finished all but the very last set. It also basically has infinite replay value with the ability to create and trade puzzles through QR codes. It is a steal for $7 when you consider all the crappy DSiware and game boy rereleases that cost $5-10. Anyway, best game I've played on the system besides Super Mario 3D Land.
I am also looking for DSiware/3DS eshop recommendations. I have downloaded:
-Inchworm Animation (haven't used it much)
-Magical Whip (excellent game for $2 - can't say enough about how great this game is)
-Alphabounce (also VERY good, played it for many hours and still haven't finished it)
-Dragon Quest Wars (not my type of game - waste of $5 - also the game lacks ANY content beyond a short tutorial and then its all "free play")
-Escapee GO! (alright for $2 but only played it for about an hour before I got bored)
-Pop Island - Paperfield (not bad but only fun for a short time unless you have someone to play with)
-Portable Shrine Wars (thought this was VERY overrated - not very fun at all in my opinion)
-Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro (bought this for the Kakuro but the puzzles suck big time - they are designed very poorly compared to the version I played on a Japanese DS game)
-Photo Dojo (I can't even tell you what a worthless "game" this is - absolutely terrible and I can't believe it gets good ratings)
So the two I recommend most highly are Magical Whip and Alphabounce. Magical Whip isn't an RPG or puzzle-game but it's great if you like very challenging arcade/platformer style games.) Alphabounce has some RPG elements such as "walking" around a map and collecting equipment. Don't let the fact that it is a breakout clone turn you off because I typically hate those type of games but this was pretty addicting.
I have a pretty big wishlist and have read all the reviews so I know which games are probably good, but it would be nice if someone could make some personal suggestions. I absolutely do NOT want any games that are "lite" versions of DS games (clubhouse games, elektroplankton, etc.) or games that I can play on another platform like iOS or even PC (Bloons, Cut the Rope, Zenonia, Cave Story, etc.) I don't to pay $5 for a game I can buy on iOS for $1 (actually free...) Also I am not interested in the game boy virtual console crap. I've got a Supercard DSTwo for that
I also refuse to pay $12 for a game like Shantae until the price becomes reasonable. Certain publishers feel that their games are worth 2-3x as much as other DSiware games for whatever reason, and I am not planning on buying their stuff at the moment. Soo..any other RPG/puzzle/whatever games other people like?