Animal Crossing

 GameCube
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
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  1. Play Magazine
    70
    Certainly not for everyone, this "life simulator" seems tailor made for the younger set. [Oct 2002, p.83]
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Awards & Rankings

16
#16 Best GameCube Game of 2002
6
#6 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
9
#9 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 179 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 205
  3. Negative: 7 out of 205
  1. Playtapus
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    I was never disappointed by the game. It took a year of waiting for the DS version to come out to get old. The game thrust me into colorfulI was never disappointed by the game. It took a year of waiting for the DS version to come out to get old. The game thrust me into colorful characters, events, and randomness. It was an amazing experience and I love the customization. The newer games are great, but the originals are always the best as they introduce the true meaning of the series.… Full Review »
  2. ItsAllOgre5
    May 11, 2017
    10
    Still the best Animal Crossing. I know it lacks online play and all, but I feel that makes the whole game more personal. I enjoyed filling upStill the best Animal Crossing. I know it lacks online play and all, but I feel that makes the whole game more personal. I enjoyed filling up museum and upgrading the house, as well as playing the NES games, especially during rainy days; I loved when it rained in both the game world and the real world. Too bad my save got corrupted a long time ago, but those memories will stay with me forever.… Full Review »
  3. Kefero
    May 7, 2021
    10
    I cannot express how amazing the original Animal Crossing for the Nintendo GameCube is. It's the definitive version of Animal Crossing, andI cannot express how amazing the original Animal Crossing for the Nintendo GameCube is. It's the definitive version of Animal Crossing, and will always be my favorite one. New Leaf, while a close round, doesn't have the same train feels as you get here. There's always something new here. The music is catchy and fun, along with amazing. 10/10.… Full Review »
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