Animal Crossing: Wild World

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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. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 1, 2023
    4
    Move into a cartoon town, swap pleasantries with its animal inhabitants and perform tedious tasks for a slavedriving raccoon. Dullsville.
  2. oopkp
    Apr 1, 2023
    1
    I feel like this game would have been better if it was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also directed the Godfather. Put simply, this game is extremely unappealing in 2023. Outside of the graphics, which are awful but also aged surprisingly well for a DS game from 2005, it's just not possible to go back to this game because your town will be filled with **** weeds. Let's face it: IfI feel like this game would have been better if it was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also directed the Godfather. Put simply, this game is extremely unappealing in 2023. Outside of the graphics, which are awful but also aged surprisingly well for a DS game from 2005, it's just not possible to go back to this game because your town will be filled with **** weeds. Let's face it: If you played this as a kid, you probably haven't touched it since 2010. That means weeds have been growing in your town for 13 long years. It would take a while to pluck them out. I get that this game might have seemed great back when it came out, but it hasn't aged well. Because now there's a ton of weeds in your town.… Expand
  3. Dairy
    Sep 19, 2022
    7
    Pretty much the most basic entry in the series which isn’t a bad thing, WW excels in the villager aspect, the one thing keeping me from playing the game is the graphics, I cannot stand these bad graphics, I know it’s an old game but it just aged poorly. Other than that it’s pretty good.
  4. Lumixgaming
    Dec 4, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a really nice game! I buy Animal Crossing: Wild World in 2018 and I love it! But I find fault with the game's features. It could have been more, because every day only part-time work at Tom Nook, the house upgrades and every day collecting and selling new fossils and gyroids becomes boring at some point!… Expand
  5. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    I didn't play this much as a kid, yet the little bit I played was really memorable. I just wish I was either smarter or the game did a better job of guiding stupid players into understanding what you're actually supposed to do in the game.
  6. Lordbread
    Oct 2, 2021
    4
    I used to play this game loads as a kid but when I went back and played it again recently, I discovered it wasn’t very good. I only played the start but it was really boring.
  7. Kobaru
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This game is so freaking good that i can only cry every time i start a new town.
    The intro scene is just so soothing and the experience with the villagers feels so real...
    Best game ever, no further objections.
  8. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    copycat but less features compared to anch

    pros
    bell system
    nooks cranny added upgrades
    town hall services
    planting

    cons
    very few
  9. TEMP0
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    Comparing Wild World to the other Animal Crossing Installments, this version feels very limited in gameplay, events, and difficulty. Still, it has enough winning touches to play this game in short bursts.

    Overall, this isn't a game for everyone.
  10. MiddleMufo
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Descubrí la saga con este juego y me encantó, pase horas y horas junto a mis amigos intercambiando objetos y pasándolo genial.
  11. ninjaguy454
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing Wild World was a fan's dream for the franchise when it came out and I loved the original on GC. The idea of being able to play it on the go was something I could only dream about and seeing it come to fruition on the DS was incredible.

    Considering how early on this came out within the DS' lifespan it is a masterpiece by all means. Graphically, gameplay-wise, technically,    Animal Crossing Wild World was a fan's dream for the franchise when it came out and I loved the original on GC. The idea of being able to play it on the go was something I could only dream about and seeing it come to fruition on the DS was incredible.

    Considering how early on this came out within the DS' lifespan it is a masterpiece by all means. Graphically, gameplay-wise, technically, and with its music.

    Stylistic, casual, comforting are the notes that Wild World hits and if you want to just kick back and relax then this would have been the game for you/ I think now, the newer entries in the series would be more suitable, but it is worth saying that this game is a classic and has a special place in my heart.

    I'd go into further detail, but this game has been reviewed into exhaustion.    … Expand
  12. IWantGoodGames
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    Sloppy Compared To The New Versions And There's So Little To Be Done! It's Like, "It's A Small World After All!"
  13. Big_Ravioli
    May 23, 2020
    7
    Hello, I'm Reggie from Nintendo, and I'm here to tell you that Nintendo has officially taken over the world. Under our new leaders, all real holidays have been outlawed, and will be replaced with new holidays such as Yay Day and La-Di-Day. Failure to celebrate these new holidays will result in severe punishment.
  14. TheDSiscool
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    I see people complaining about how Resetti screams at you for not saving before powering down. I always liked this, because it made sure that I always saved, because that's how you're supposed to do it. You want to save your progress. I am personally of the opinion that this is the best game in the series.
  15. 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
  16. MayorElla
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    The map is mainly covered up by dirt and there are no holidays. I was less invested in this game than any other Animal Crossing game because of this. Wild World has great dialogue that makes this game worth buying for the price of pretty much nothing it brings nowadays.
    But what easily makes this the worst game in the series is the fact that MY BOY RON RESETTI ISN'T EVEN IN THIS GAME!    The map is mainly covered up by dirt and there are no holidays. I was less invested in this game than any other Animal Crossing game because of this. Wild World has great dialogue that makes this game worth buying for the price of pretty much nothing it brings nowadays.
    But what easily makes this the worst game in the series is the fact that MY BOY RON RESETTI ISN'T EVEN IN THIS GAME! WHAT A DISGRACE. Easily one of my favorite characters. Still an enjoyable game aside from that major issue.    … Expand
  17. wegie125
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    Honestly as much as I like new leaf, as well as feel that the features were way better in it, Wild world was a much bigger part of my childhood. It honestly all had to do with the timing of things though rather than the games. I remember all 3 of my brothers and I had a separate animal crossing and we would always be playing together and honestly those times made us so close. It astonishesHonestly as much as I like new leaf, as well as feel that the features were way better in it, Wild world was a much bigger part of my childhood. It honestly all had to do with the timing of things though rather than the games. I remember all 3 of my brothers and I had a separate animal crossing and we would always be playing together and honestly those times made us so close. It astonishes me that we would milk so many hours out of such a simple game doing such pointless stuff and somehow having so much fun. I really wish there was a way to see how much time was spent in each game on the original ds like there is on the 3ds because I spent so many hours on wild world. This game was a huge impact to see a game shift from a console to a handheld and be this amazing, I was so impressed by this game and it got me so hooked on the series that even today I am still waiting for a new animal crossing game to be released for the switch, please Nintendo… Expand
  18. MrTacoBob
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    A fun little game that anyone could remember. Sure, in my opinion it's basically just the gamecube one but the graphics are worse but it's still a fun game and with the new multiplayer it makes it a bit better!
  19. NicM
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    Game's beautiful. It doesn't have alot of things or action, but's great. Period. The game's beautiful, just go play it right now! Why aren't you playing it?!
  20. dibdom
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Graphics - 8
    Music - 10
    Gameplay - 9
    Content - 10
    Personal Fun - 10
    Difficulty - 1 .
  21. spudtat0
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    What made this game so good, was that it was on the DS. This meant you could go anyway when bored, and just play. Most of the times, it's a great game to distract yourself from your own life (especially if your life was **** and just talk to some humanoid animals, because you didn't have any friends to talk to. Anyways, the main part of the game is to customise your house with furnitureWhat made this game so good, was that it was on the DS. This meant you could go anyway when bored, and just play. Most of the times, it's a great game to distract yourself from your own life (especially if your life was **** and just talk to some humanoid animals, because you didn't have any friends to talk to. Anyways, the main part of the game is to customise your house with furniture that you got randomly (some being rare) and expanding it. Just something you could play to kill time.… Expand
  22. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Hmm I want to have animal crossing on a handheld. - Said someone from 2005. Well this game wild world will not let you down. The graphics look right the villagers look as cute as the original game was. Everything is great but it's not 100% perfect it's 99.99% perfect.
  23. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    8
    I may be biased because I've played New Leaf first, but I definitely think that New Leaf is the superior game. That being said, Wild World isn't a bad game by any measurements, but it may be best for people who want to get into Animal Crossing but don't have a 3DS. It's still got a lot of cute and fun Animal Crossing charm to it, but being that it was on an older device than the newest ACI may be biased because I've played New Leaf first, but I definitely think that New Leaf is the superior game. That being said, Wild World isn't a bad game by any measurements, but it may be best for people who want to get into Animal Crossing but don't have a 3DS. It's still got a lot of cute and fun Animal Crossing charm to it, but being that it was on an older device than the newest AC game, the graphics and sound quality aren't as good, and I do find some things annoying like that characters that want to fish or catch bugs won't let me talk to them about anything else until I agree to do it and then go find them, especially in the winter when bugs are harder to find. But it's still a cute game.… Expand
  24. kiwikelly
    Mar 20, 2016
    7
    Still love this game! It's not fantastic compared to the following AC games, but that's normal. I still play it every once in a while, it never gets old. Gotta love the oldskool stuff.
  25. Silverzapper
    Jan 30, 2016
    5
    I love the Animal Crossing series but this is my least favourite out of the main series games. If I was writing this before New Leaf I would have rated it a 7 but this is after New Leaf. It has less features compared to the gamecube version which is to be expected on worse hardware. I have attempted to get into this game multiple times but it would start to feel like a chore at just theI love the Animal Crossing series but this is my least favourite out of the main series games. If I was writing this before New Leaf I would have rated it a 7 but this is after New Leaf. It has less features compared to the gamecube version which is to be expected on worse hardware. I have attempted to get into this game multiple times but it would start to feel like a chore at just the 3rd day. The town is also way smaller than in Gamecube and the villager limit is the lowest in the series.
    In conclusion if you have played Gamecube or New Leaf before this game will be a bore. However it is good for things like long car rides.    … Expand
  26. fijiboy
    Apr 21, 2014
    8
    really fun game, you are given so much freedom to do what you want to do, I just wish there was more to do because the only thing I really wanted to do is go fishing
  27. ThePatronGamer
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    When I was to lazy to do anything in my world, I would go into this game to get some work done. It gave me the space to create a world that was comfy and fun. Fishing, Fossil hunting, Shopping, Decorating, and hanging out with friends were some of the many things this game offered.
  28. asjklasjklas
    Jul 24, 2013
    7
    Probably the least likable installment in one of Nintendo's most charming franchises, Wild World simply lacks the variety its best-selling predecessor (and the exciting New Leaf, which came in 2013) and even for its time, is a disappointment for fans looking for more than just running around, catching bugs, catching fish, buying, selling, etc. However, that's not to say the game isn'tProbably the least likable installment in one of Nintendo's most charming franchises, Wild World simply lacks the variety its best-selling predecessor (and the exciting New Leaf, which came in 2013) and even for its time, is a disappointment for fans looking for more than just running around, catching bugs, catching fish, buying, selling, etc. However, that's not to say the game isn't enjoyable in general, the new spherical landscape makes for a far more original experience and the ability to connect with friends online makes it even more exciting. But beyond that, check out the newest installment if you're looking for an adventure on the go.… Expand
  29. natneo
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    Pick this one up if your looking for a open ended laid back game. No action, instead you'll find yourself watering flowers, Fishing, catching bugs, Interacting with your fellow villagers, buying cool items at Nook's Cranny. Definitely worth buying, Really fun. Picking fruit, Running errands, Mailing letters, And even breeding flowers is something you'll be doing in Animal Crossing: WildPick this one up if your looking for a open ended laid back game. No action, instead you'll find yourself watering flowers, Fishing, catching bugs, Interacting with your fellow villagers, buying cool items at Nook's Cranny. Definitely worth buying, Really fun. Picking fruit, Running errands, Mailing letters, And even breeding flowers is something you'll be doing in Animal Crossing: Wild World. If that sounds like fun, I'd go buy this right now.… Expand
  30. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    9
    Awesome, funny, charming and fascinating. Every animal has a well outlined personality and their blabbering language is so much fun! The museum, the café, the constellations, the house decorations, the festivals... everything is so inspiring!
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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
6
#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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