New 3DS XL, but what games to play?

I recently started playing Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and at about the one hour mark, I'm finding myself to be not very entertained with the gameplay, but the story is compelling. Does the gameplay pick up later? Also, is the new Fire Emblem: Awakening more engaging? If so, I might give it a shot.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is by far the worst (English translated) fire emblem game in the series, period. It's a port of the original NES game, and it really, really shows. When you get your 3DS, there is a demo of awakening on the eShop, so you'll be able to give it a try before you buy, but I feel fairly confident to say it's miles better than Shadow Dragon.

I guess... I like RPGs the most. Or anything with RPG elements, really. If you guys could give me any suggestions, I would REALLY appreciate it!

RPGs aren't too common...yet. Tales of The Abyss, Fire Emblem, and the 3DS Shin Megami Tensei games seem a good place to start though.

Then there are a few on the eShop: Denpa Men is a decent RPG and I hear good things about Crimson Shroud too.