To me, the issue with this game IS a throw-away gripe.
Capcom did not ship a game that crashes at the third level and then tell the public "Yeeeeaaaahhhh ... we've got your money. Go fuck yourselves, we're not patching it and we're not releasing a new version!" this is a matter of a design decision that does NOT "break" the game, it's just one that certain users disagree with based on their personal preferences as to how they like to experience progress "unlocked" in a game.
Furthermore, I've repeatedly agreed with the assessment that ultimately, it IS a BAD design choice since it obviously has infuriated the majority of the vocal public.
The public has spoken and Capcom has responded.
Period.
I don't see how we're not beating a dead horse here.
I'm unaware as to whether or not 3DS games can be "patched" via the internet. If they can I suppose there is still room for Capcom to rectify this matter with a live update.
If they can't, dead horse, but, since I have no direct control over you or anybody else who takes issue with this matter, regardless of what you think of my position, it's obviously not going to stop you and/or the rest of the gaming public that takes issue with this debacle from continuing to keep the pot boiling.
So, go ahead keep it boiling. I can't.
I just can't talk about this anymore, it just seems absurd at this point.