Animal Crossing: Wild World

 DS
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. RubyK.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    i play this game everyday!! yeah should sometimes it gets boring but it the best games invented!!!
  3. 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.
  4. LockPicker
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    Simply astonishing! Indeed a great game and worth every pound spent!
  5. BobG.
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    A great overall game. Buy it.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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!
  9. JuliaT.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    This game is very fun, I liked, I play sometimes and is exciting!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. AaronC.
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    one of the best ds games ive ever seen to date. i'm hoping for a sequel.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. [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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. BobM.
    Feb 25, 2008
    10
    This game is so much fun! I love to check the stores and go shopping. Decorating your house is fun, too!
  23. SammyL
    Aug 14, 2009
    10
    this game is the best. ive had it for about 3 years and have hardly ever stopped playing it. and for all the people wh sed it is sad it really aint. it is amazing and there is always something to do.
  24. CaitlinA
    Aug 29, 2009
    10
    I love this game! It's amazing fun and there is so much to do. I started playing it when I was at my friends house one day, she had it and I started playing it. I got really into it, I was playing it for hours, she ended up getting annoyed because that was all I wanted to do. She let me borrow it and me and my friend Liam (who lived up the road from me) were obsessed with it, we kept I love this game! It's amazing fun and there is so much to do. I started playing it when I was at my friends house one day, she had it and I started playing it. I got really into it, I was playing it for hours, she ended up getting annoyed because that was all I wanted to do. She let me borrow it and me and my friend Liam (who lived up the road from me) were obsessed with it, we kept trying to get Mint to fancey Liam's character lol! I ended up getting the game, then Liam got it too. At times once you've played it for ages (I've been playing it for 3 years) it gets boring and you stop playing it for a while, then you get obseesed with it again. I will admit that the Wii version (Lets Go to the City) is slightly better (for me anyway), but Animal Crossing is the best game of all time!… Expand
  25. BenP
    Sep 29, 2009
    10
    Omg!!! This game made like all my friends family buy it they all love it encluding me ...sure sometimes you might not have something to do ...but thats just telling you you need to have a little break...when you come back theres alwase something to do :D
  26. BillS.
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    It delievered what they said they we're going to do. You have all the things Animal Crossing brought to Gamecube ina handheld. You lose NES games but gain more to the museum, more visitors and a much easier way to visit other towns. Shooting prizes out of the sky has been very profitable and having the sunset and different weather has made for a great enviorment. A must Buy for all ages.
  27. KattR.
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    This game is probably one of the best games I've ever played. I recommend this game to those of you that get stuck on levels too easily. Lucky for you, this game has none.
  28. BobP.
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    This game is the most best game I bought in years. For young ones and even older. 10-10 is definatlly what this game deseaves! Its so awsome go buy it today!
  29. Osakasan
    Jan 13, 2006
    10
    I never really got into Animal Crossing on GC, but I'm addicted to the DS version... it's essentially the same game, with a few minor tweaks (using the touch screen for interface functions helps streamline things a bit, and the addition of customizable constellations is nice), but it's just much better suited to the portable format than it was to a full-scale console.
  30. OliviaF.
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    Love it! Great graphics, sounds, and detail!
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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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