Animal Crossing: Wild World

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 335 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 270 out of 335
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 335
  3. Negative: 17 out of 335
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  1. DonnaS.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    I LOVE this game. I'm 62 and my daughter got me started with it on my birthday, in February.
  2. NicciL
    Feb 10, 2009
    10
    I love this game. Both my children play too, we love the fun of just fishing & harvesting fruit, collecting fossils and growing flowers. A great game that is not understood until you've played a while and then you get totally hooked.
  3. LockPicker
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    Simply astonishing! Indeed a great game and worth every pound spent!
  4. Emma
    Jan 26, 2007
    10
    I really enjoy playing on Animal Crossing but I do think that we should be able to actually speak our mind in a nice way obv.... I think its lacking with speech!
  5. dibdom
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Graphics - 8
    Music - 10
    Gameplay - 9
    Content - 10
    Personal Fun - 10
    Difficulty - 1 .
  6. Simaniac
    Dec 16, 2010
    8
    This is a very good game, with a fun free style ability to it.....................................................................macs forever!This is a very good game, with a fun free style ability to it.....................................................................macs forever! … Expand
  7. MadnessisRising
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    After Pokemon HeartGold my all time favorite game for Nintendo DS. Spent so many hours catching all fish, bugs and much more.. God, the more i think about this awesome game the more possibility's come to my mind: digging for fossils, go to the housparty of your neighbours, design your own clothes... and, and, and..love everything in this game. Ahh wait there was one thing which was awful:After Pokemon HeartGold my all time favorite game for Nintendo DS. Spent so many hours catching all fish, bugs and much more.. God, the more i think about this awesome game the more possibility's come to my mind: digging for fossils, go to the housparty of your neighbours, design your own clothes... and, and, and..love everything in this game. Ahh wait there was one thing which was awful: Mr. Resetti!!!… Expand
  8. EllaB.
    Feb 24, 2007
    8
    This game is a winner, it's charming characters and colorful fruit is enough to charm even the dullest of people. Although some may say there is no point in this game, seeing as there is no levels, it isn't true- It's great fun running around shaking trees and designing clothes, making money and more! It's bit like the Sims, I suppose, except more relaxed, seeing as This game is a winner, it's charming characters and colorful fruit is enough to charm even the dullest of people. Although some may say there is no point in this game, seeing as there is no levels, it isn't true- It's great fun running around shaking trees and designing clothes, making money and more! It's bit like the Sims, I suppose, except more relaxed, seeing as your character doesn't get hungry. But sometimes, if you are on the game for a long time, your character may fall over or stumble, this means you need sit him/her down. Overall, a nice "optional game" if you have platform games as well, it's soothing to have a breather from them and go on this!… Expand
  9. RubyK.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    i play this game everyday!! yeah should sometimes it gets boring but it the best games invented!!!
  10. BobG.
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    A great overall game. Buy it.
  11. MichaelL.
    Sep 23, 2006
    9
    Morally I
  12. AnonymousMC
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    All townspeople feature different attitudes, many being peppy and nice, some cranky and rude, just like in real life. Resetti, the crank referred to in another comment, scolds players who cheat by not saving their progress, and encourages them to accept the bad things in life along with the good. And his GRAMMAR is fine. (He NEVER calls anybody stupid, that was total fabrication. DialogAll townspeople feature different attitudes, many being peppy and nice, some cranky and rude, just like in real life. Resetti, the crank referred to in another comment, scolds players who cheat by not saving their progress, and encourages them to accept the bad things in life along with the good. And his GRAMMAR is fine. (He NEVER calls anybody stupid, that was total fabrication. Dialog transcripts are available online.) With zero violence and a strong focus on friendship-building, I would highly recommend this game for any child. Especially 8 year olds.… Expand
  13. TangyL.
    Jan 6, 2008
    10
    This was an awesome game! I just love it! I play it every single day. It might be a bit expensive, but it's definatley worth it!
  14. JuliaT.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    This game is very fun, I liked, I play sometimes and is exciting!
  15. Dark-linkX
    Dec 8, 2005
    10
    this is a great game not only dose it improve the origenal vertion but it has nintendo wifi conection so you can viseit people and friends all over the world and you can finnaly use nintendos chat option it's a great game i give it a 10.
  16. ShaunaG.
    Jan 1, 2006
    10
    it is an awsem game it has better graphis then the animal crossing on the game cube! It is an awsome game.
  17. Nicholas
    Jan 26, 2006
    10
    I've played alot of games in my life. And they're usually good ones,at that. But Mario Kart DS is one of the best. Anyone who has a DS who can afford should buy thil game. Even Non-racer fans.
  18. JimmyK.
    Jan 26, 2006
    8
    Great Handheld game but not much different than the gamecube version. I played out the gamecube version and this isn't much different. Local wireless works really well.
  19. AlejandroR.
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    I beat the Gamecube version and im playing this one now. It is very simliar with a couple new things, but its worth buying. The Wi-Fi is very good and its fun to axe other people's trees down from around the world.
  20. DylanL.
    Mar 19, 2006
    10
    For sure better than the GC version. I think this is because of the great multiplayer gaming. Get this game!
  21. AnonymousMC
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    This is a very fun game, if you want to kill some time.
    Or put on some headphones and doze off during your afternoon nap to its melodious tunes.

    This is a very simple, yet long game. Time goes by in Real Time; 1hr in game = 1hr of your life.
  22. Awesome
    Mar 4, 2006
    9
    Not for fast-pace action lovers, but definitely for you rpg/harvestmoon fans! this should not be your only game, as it is easily outplayed after more than an hour or two. there's also no storyline.
  23. AaronC.
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    one of the best ds games ive ever seen to date. i'm hoping for a sequel.
  24. Alakazam
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    A great game all around. While some people may find it boring, it has a certain addictive factor that keeps you playing for a while, and although it might not be the best choice if you're looking for a solid Wi-Fi game (see: Tetris DS, Mario Kart DS for Wi-Fi), still a lot of fun.
  25. JorgeC.
    Aug 4, 2006
    10
    That is the best game ever! they should really make a second part only with better items and more new events.
  26. AndrewC.
    Feb 13, 2007
    8
    It's a fine port of the original, and I highly recommend it to anybody who didn't enjoy it then. But those who did will probably feel that it's all been done before. There aren't any drastic changes, just little tweaks that make it feel more like an expansion than a true sequel. Hopefully the Wii AC will be more fresh.
  27. [Anonymous]
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    The most addicting game ever... makes me wanna get the first AC, plus now I can't wait for the Wii version.
  28. JeremyN.
    Sep 16, 2007
    9
    Great for a while....but i lost interest after about 4 months.
  29. ElliottW
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    Stunning. My favourite DS game, You'll be playing it for years, up to 6 months at a time. Every day is a unique expierence. For a full review, go to the metacritic page for the wii version, and look for my review, as the two games are pretty much the same. P.S: The wii version is critically UNDER-RATED. It may be a simaler game to the DS version, but that's what makes it great.
  30. BrandonZ.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Animal crossing is a spectacular game with many surprises. I never know when something will just, well, happen! I am practically addicted to this game now that I have a mansion, I just wish that Nook's Cranny would upgrade faster.
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best DS Game of 2005
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#2 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
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#6 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. G4 TV
    80
    While none of these issues hold the game back from a playability standpoint, Wild World is closer to an enhanced port than an extravagant sequel.
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  2. DarkStation
    90
    Nintendo ports over the hugely addictive GameCube sim, and adds more features and online play to the DS. A definite addition to your DS gaming library.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    90
    About living the life of a cute animal in real-time. The imaginative gameplay is as delightfully Nintendo-like as ever. Sit back and relax either on your own or with friends. [Mar 2006]
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