Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Lovelyrics
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    My whole family was very excited for this game. We were willing to accept the whole one island game even though it sucks. My problem is that only the Creator of the island gets the whole game. Since my husband made the island he's getting all these cool quests! Build and furnish 3 houses, place a bridge, a store etc. Everyone else can just collect things. That's it. Collect and build aMy whole family was very excited for this game. We were willing to accept the whole one island game even though it sucks. My problem is that only the Creator of the island gets the whole game. Since my husband made the island he's getting all these cool quests! Build and furnish 3 houses, place a bridge, a store etc. Everyone else can just collect things. That's it. Collect and build a house. I'm an adult, not a 3 year old. So a game with no goals is bumming me out. At this point I would rather have an island of my own.… Expand
  2. DRod
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Second player limitations is ridiculous. Shared island should have shared responsibilities. Second player has no motivation in the game because you are hindered based on player 1s progress. You cant contribute to projects, receive extra nook miles for completing task, or receive cool DIYs because only player 1 receives them.
  3. Northpole22
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    I would agree with most reviews that having a very ... Messed up multiplayer system is bad and will move people away. However I would say if you love old animal crossing then your in luck and all that old goodness is here. However if your wanting something more substantial or have a narrative to keep you entertained intrigued why you're locked at home I'm sorry you're not going to find it.I would agree with most reviews that having a very ... Messed up multiplayer system is bad and will move people away. However I would say if you love old animal crossing then your in luck and all that old goodness is here. However if your wanting something more substantial or have a narrative to keep you entertained intrigued why you're locked at home I'm sorry you're not going to find it. This game is more meant for doing very small monotonous things think of it almost like stardew valley and if you're not really into games like that then it doesn't get much better and it is slowly starting to bore me to tears and I can't see any reason keep playing after 5 days I'm sorry… Expand
  4. amcclard
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    In all honesty, the game is up to the usual par of nintendo quality, however, the local co op multiplayer might as well not exist. If you're looking to play with a partner, friend, family member, etc. don't expect more than simply running around behind them the whole time. It's confusing to me why they even put this option in, it's completely useless and ruins the experience.
  5. MasterCheff4
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I actually just made a metacritic account just to review this game. This would be an almost perfect game if it wasn't for the one island per switch feature mixed with the first player to log in be in control of the entire game's progression for all players. This is an increasing issue if you actually have 8 players on the same switch.

    Each of the 8 players should have the ability to    I actually just made a metacritic account just to review this game. This would be an almost perfect game if it wasn't for the one island per switch feature mixed with the first player to log in be in control of the entire game's progression for all players. This is an increasing issue if you actually have 8 players on the same switch.

    Each of the 8 players should have the ability to create their own island and be the representative of that island, controlling all progression of that island. Additionally, players on the same switch should be able to buy houses on other players islands on the same switch. This would allow a player to have full control over one island and it's progression, and then also have up to 7 additional houses across 7 other islands on that switch console.

    I enjoy playing on the shared island, but the locked island progression and missing out on that progression is killer to this game. The current system lets player 1 get the full game, with all other players only objective is to complete nook miles.

    Worst part is there was not even a warning at the beginning of the game letting the players know that the first person to play gets full control. I think that is the most disappointing aspect of this situation.    … Expand
  6. laheilig
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    I really enjoy this game. I bought it as soon as it came out and started up my island. That evening my sister decided to pop in and play with me. We were baffled at the limitations of the second player. As we've progressed I keep finding things that she cannot do or participate in. I hate that she feels left out or completely unable to play with me. Very annoying and sad.
  7. Takkenno
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    It would be a great game, if you would be able to create a new island for every player. But this way it's just not acceptable.
  8. al-less
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Not a REAL multiplayer game! Do not buy as a family game or you will have frustrated players. Only the first islander can play this game fully. All additional players can only play a partial version of the full game. They need to FIX THIS BUG! I bought this for my family and only 1 person gets access to play the full game. Would not have bought if I had known and I have loved AC for years!
  9. Kooter_Karnage
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Seriously could have been one of the best Animal Crossing expierences yet, till the shameless and relentless greed of Nintendo is once again thrown back in your face the moment you realize in order to have more than one island, you need more than one switch. Cmon, really... not cool
  10. metaldavid
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I am currently playing this game single player however I feel compelled to review this game based on the multiplayer experience. The decision to lock the game to one island per console is nothing short of a cash grab. I am a long time Nintendo fan since I received a SNES for Christmas as a child but this behavior disgusts me and I am reluctant to spend any more money with this company ifI am currently playing this game single player however I feel compelled to review this game based on the multiplayer experience. The decision to lock the game to one island per console is nothing short of a cash grab. I am a long time Nintendo fan since I received a SNES for Christmas as a child but this behavior disgusts me and I am reluctant to spend any more money with this company if they do not address this problem. Nintendo consoles have always been family focused machines that encourage multiplayer and this seems to go against everything they have ever done to date.

    Sadly they have likely already sold enough units to cover costs and will simply ignore the outrage from their customers.    … Expand
  11. Blahha
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Fix the multiplayer and it’d be a 10, this game is great but with a fundamentally broken multiplayer it’s almost useless in regards to the original purchase reasoning. Close to impossible to have meaningful play with my significant other and children. Need the option to designate other players are island representatives with full control and ability.
  12. anxietyscroll
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    0/10. The game has a wonderful ambience and, for a new player as I am, I'm liking it. But it deserves a 0 because I'm NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER SWITCH for every sibling that wants to play on my console. People should stop buying this game until multiple islands are allowed. Hope this decision ends the saga and kills the fanbase 'cause it was developed for selling consoles and not for the0/10. The game has a wonderful ambience and, for a new player as I am, I'm liking it. But it deserves a 0 because I'm NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER SWITCH for every sibling that wants to play on my console. People should stop buying this game until multiple islands are allowed. Hope this decision ends the saga and kills the fanbase 'cause it was developed for selling consoles and not for the consumer. (Even more ridiculous, I did purchased 2 copies of the game, but it doesn't matter, they WANT you to BUY a new switch)… Expand
  13. MMEDINA626
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Horrible game!!! Wanted to try because of all the hype but it's the most boring game I've ever had the displeasure of playing. I have no idea why this game is getting so much praise. Gave it an honest go and paid full price but I guess it's just not for me. If you don't mind super slow games then you'll probably be able to get into it.
  14. Rlatlgus
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    a full price game that cannot even have more than 1 save over different profiles.
  15. RanjoSmith
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    The game is completely broken for me since there's only one island and I have to wait for the island rep to progress. Nintendo really screwed this one up.
  16. Gamer_Rich
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is nice as a whole, really like the upgraded museum. With that being said however there was no reason why friend island could not have transferred over from new leaf to new horizons except for lazy ness.… Expand
  17. generalPattern
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I'm sure my girlfriend would give a better review as her experience of the game has been unhindered by having the first turn at our new purchase of Animal Crossing. However, neither of us realised that we'd have to share an island, and as the initial player, her character gets the full experience of the game. However, I get to miss out on building up the island, contributing to key partsI'm sure my girlfriend would give a better review as her experience of the game has been unhindered by having the first turn at our new purchase of Animal Crossing. However, neither of us realised that we'd have to share an island, and as the initial player, her character gets the full experience of the game. However, I get to miss out on building up the island, contributing to key parts of the campaign and missing out on key information including items/recipes that prevent me from accessing whole areas of the game. She currently has to mail me a frigging ladder at the end of her turn. We have different schedules and frankly this sucks. Don't bother with this version of the game if you will be sharing it with someone who does not have their own Switch. Nintendo, please explain this dumbass move.… Expand
  18. MisterMajestic
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I haven’t played an Animal Crossing game in the past, but with the self-quarantine going on I figured buying this game to enjoy with my siblings would be a great way to pass the time. We planned on playing on our own worlds and had heard that there was a way to visit each other’s local islands. However, we were met with a restriction on our fun that drastically contrasts a game in thisI haven’t played an Animal Crossing game in the past, but with the self-quarantine going on I figured buying this game to enjoy with my siblings would be a great way to pass the time. We planned on playing on our own worlds and had heard that there was a way to visit each other’s local islands. However, we were met with a restriction on our fun that drastically contrasts a game in this style. There is only ONE island per CONSOLE. Yes, that’s right, you can only make ONE island on each Nintendo Switch. It doesn’t matter if you switch accounts. The higher ups over at Nintendo have decided that with this $60 purchase you are granted ONE little island. But that’s not even the best part! You see, you can in fact join islands locally! Huzzah! But... you can’t progress, you can’t check your inventory, you can’t even walk too far away from the person who made the island. Thanks Nintendo! And so, that leaves my siblings and I in the queue for a refund, and a feeling of disappointment. Surely that can’t be what the developers had wanted right? Well, that’s what they created. This limitation can be interpreted in one of two ways: At worst, a greed-fueled effort led by Nintendo corporate executives to get consumers to buy more than one Switch, so that you can have more than one island, or at best, a way to bring players together locally so that they can learn what a leader and a follower is, and where player 2 fits into that equation. Goodbye Animal Crossing, my siblings and I wish we had the chance to enjoy your content, but you had other plans.… Expand
  19. cp531994
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    The game at its heart is fun, while also looking the best this series has ever been. Unfortunately this game doesn't offer anything new. Multiplayer is a sad excuse, if you visit an island of a friend and want to help build forget it. This game limits you interactions. Then there is 1 island per console. Saves are tied to that console. So if you damage or lose your switch your progress isThe game at its heart is fun, while also looking the best this series has ever been. Unfortunately this game doesn't offer anything new. Multiplayer is a sad excuse, if you visit an island of a friend and want to help build forget it. This game limits you interactions. Then there is 1 island per console. Saves are tied to that console. So if you damage or lose your switch your progress is gone. These factors way into this rating for a game that has the potential to be an 8/10.… Expand
  20. seraphilic
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    **** greedy game design ruined my opinion of Nintendo and Animal Crossing. Needs more than one island per switch or AT LEAST an option to move characters and change primary. They patched a hack but left in game ruining bugs. A very fun game overall but not reccommended for families.
  21. sacco64
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    I got this game for my wife for her birthday and realized that there was a multiplayer. I'm sure more people than me realize this is a let down. The follower is just that and as such doesn't get to do much of anything fun. I also quickly realized that just being the second player to arrive on the island means you don't get to make any decisions. The primary player gets all of the goodI got this game for my wife for her birthday and realized that there was a multiplayer. I'm sure more people than me realize this is a let down. The follower is just that and as such doesn't get to do much of anything fun. I also quickly realized that just being the second player to arrive on the island means you don't get to make any decisions. The primary player gets all of the good recipes and gets to advance the plot. Others do not. I had to even have her make me my own crafting station, as I did not get the recipe. The game is still fun for me, but it is a huge let down in what I'm able to do. It makes me feel like an npc that gets to idle around as the player does things.… Expand
  22. Re_d
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One Island. One Island. One Island. One Island. One Island. One Island. One Island. One Island.

    Nintendo’s greed at its best.    … Expand
  23. BigDogGamer
    Mar 29, 2020
    2
    So... My super hot goth gf started playing this game before me, and now I can't play due to this dumb 1 island per switch limit. If I have to choose between my super hot gf and animal crossing, I mean of course I'm choosing animal crossing no doubt, but I shouldn't have to choose. Honestly Sakurai needs to fix his game.
    P.S Sakurai also add tom nook to smash.
  24. ACNHScam
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    Scummy practice limiting local multiplayer to one fun experience and then a second class experience for anyone else who wants to play on that console. Solid effort by Nintendo limiting a user's experience to try and force people to purchase an entirely new console just to play a a game they purchased in its full capacity. Won't work on me.
  25. Miertje83
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    The limitation of one island per Switch is **** Nintendo should be ashamed of itself....
  26. FluffyTurtle123
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    This game is fun...... if your the first person to play. If your the second or third or so on player than you are pretty much just a visitor that can do basically much nothing that affects the island. I understand Nintendo that they want to sell more switches and make more money but you are ruining the game for lots of people. This is not ok.
  27. whoisum
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    1 snow white seven dwarfs (with no power). Ridiculous. Nintendo knows better than this.
  28. punkreotico
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    One save limitation is so frustrating, I can't fully enjoy the game therefore I wasted my meny. Don't buy untill this is fixed.
  29. Superfantastic
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    The inability to have different islands in multiple save files fundamentally breaks what would otherwise be an amazing game. Absolutely terrible for families, a stupid marketing decision for such a family friendly game.
  30. TandemTester938
    May 3, 2020
    2
    Even though it seems like a great game with many items and characters i am put of it by the fact that all people on one switch have to play the same island this makes the game less fun and is ea level of greediness
  31. PoopmouthRon
    May 15, 2020
    2
    My wife set up the game so now I play the game on kid mode. Please add multiple save files.
  32. appleboxes
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I want to rate this game an 8 or a 9. Nintendo got so many things right. But they've completely ruined it. By not allowing proper couch coop (seriously, I can't be Best Friends with my WIFE, sitting NEXT to me, playing on the same console?) I guess I could get over that. But I can't even make my own island. They want us to buy a whole ass second Switch. Oh, and another copy of the game ifI want to rate this game an 8 or a 9. Nintendo got so many things right. But they've completely ruined it. By not allowing proper couch coop (seriously, I can't be Best Friends with my WIFE, sitting NEXT to me, playing on the same console?) I guess I could get over that. But I can't even make my own island. They want us to buy a whole ass second Switch. Oh, and another copy of the game if we want to play together at the same time. Unacceptable. This game has made me truly furious. We were SO excited to play this and run around together and, you know, actually play the game. Compare our islands. Visit each other's islands. Play together on the same island. But we can't do ANY of that. Beyond frustrating. This is a cash grab worse than I've seen in a long time. Truly disappointing how Nintendo has completely ruined this game for so many people. They've lost a lifetime Nintendo fan. And I've had every console since the original NES. I will never again give them any of my money. Truly heartbreaking.… Expand
  33. Stubbzy48
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    Unable to create more than 1 island per switch and no option to even move game data to be able to get around this. A complete cash grab to force you to buy another switch and game to be able to enjoy the game to its fullest if multiple people want to play.
  34. Exile20
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo is forcing people to buy two switches and two games. They put in blockers to make the second player feel frustrated. There is limited things the second player can do it is makes for a bad experience.

    Local multiplayer is terrible also. If you have two kids or want to the player with another profile then don't buy this game. This game was made for 1 player using only 1    Nintendo is forcing people to buy two switches and two games. They put in blockers to make the second player feel frustrated. There is limited things the second player can do it is makes for a bad experience.

    Local multiplayer is terrible also.

    If you have two kids or want to the player with another profile then don't buy this game. This game was made for 1 player using only 1 profile. If multiple people will play this game then DON'T BUY IT!!!!    … Expand
  35. VitaminShaq
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Let multiple islands happen on a single switch. Unacceptable busy strategy to try and force people to buy more consoles. Truly scum.
  36. AndrogRR
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The one island thing is so bad for a family with 2 Kids and a Dad they will all have a alone island...
  37. Meow1
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    One Island per console? Is it a joke? This is an instant 0/10. It's absolutely ridiculous. Please don't support the developers, don't buy this game.
  38. SchroDingerzat
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I don't like leaving bad reviews like this, but it's the only option for me as a consumer. The 1 island restriction is trash and far worse than previous games. The second player has an overall worse experience with many features locked out from them, and unlike previous games this is not solved by simply buying a new memory card or a second game cart. This is not consumer friendly andI don't like leaving bad reviews like this, but it's the only option for me as a consumer. The 1 island restriction is trash and far worse than previous games. The second player has an overall worse experience with many features locked out from them, and unlike previous games this is not solved by simply buying a new memory card or a second game cart. This is not consumer friendly and forces players in the same household to buy multiple Switches if they want the full experience. At least in New Leaf you can transfer your house as the second player if you wanted to be the mayor of your own town, such a feature is not possible here. To add insult to injury the lack of real Cloud Saves is a joke, especially when it's a service we pay extra for. A first party service like Cloud Saves should be compatible with all first party games.… Expand
  39. ZankaNoTachi
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    You can only have one island per console, welcome to 2000 Nintendo. **** YOU
  40. solidzone
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great game. Honestly, it's very good so far.

    However, I'm giving this game a bad score because of the mangled couch co-op / multiple profile experience. The first profile to start the game becomes the Resident Representative. This is the only player who is able to further progress the story / quests. The second player is merely a glorified island    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great game. Honestly, it's very good so far.

    However, I'm giving this game a bad score because of the mangled couch co-op / multiple profile experience. The first profile to start the game becomes the Resident Representative. This is the only player who is able to further progress the story / quests. The second player is merely a glorified island resident. Why did Nintendo decide to not let me, the second player, place homes, help with tasks or even get the same recipes as the first player?

    Here's a list of what I'm not able to do:
    - I do not get the same DIY recipes (this includes things like the axe, shovel, etc. Essential tools!)
    - I am not asked to help upgrade the island
    - I am not invited to participate in new projects
    - I cannot help my girlfriend with her own island projects
    - I am not even allowed to check in-progress projects to see what resources are needed.

    Tom Nook literally tells me to ask my girlfriend what she needs.

    The multiple profile experience has been absolutely horrid so far and managed to seriously impact how my girlfriend and I play this game together. We were very excited about this game and were ultimately let down. Thanks, Nintendo.    … Expand
  41. NicolaLucy
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game is really disappointing, we waited nearly 8 Whole years hoping for a much better game than this! Even Happy Home Designer was a much better game than New Horizons!
    Like why is there is no dating option? Let me marry my favorites Marshal and Isabelle already, even Stardew Valley got it right!
    And what's with the mexican stuff in this game? This is supposed to be a game for the    This game is really disappointing, we waited nearly 8 Whole years hoping for a much better game than this! Even Happy Home Designer was a much better game than New Horizons!
    Like why is there is no dating option? Let me marry my favorites Marshal and Isabelle already, even Stardew Valley got it right!
    And what's with the mexican stuff in this game? This is supposed to be a game for the AC fans, not SJWs, it just makes no sense why they would include that trash in an AC game.
    And lastly let us have multiple island on one console! I can't just use one island for my Tumblr posts, I need multiple!
    This really won't be tolerated Nintendo, you treated Smash and Pokemon much better but still push the AC community aside. Would Not Recommend!    … Expand
  42. Akourne
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo, come on. This is the most customizable, most personalize, most progression based animal crossing game ever made. Why why why would you lock everyone into the same island? Because the last games did it? This isn't the last games. It only worked then because the towns were immutable, and progress was tracked separately. You guys completely changed how the game is played, the savesNintendo, come on. This is the most customizable, most personalize, most progression based animal crossing game ever made. Why why why would you lock everyone into the same island? Because the last games did it? This isn't the last games. It only worked then because the towns were immutable, and progress was tracked separately. You guys completely changed how the game is played, the saves should reflect that. Fix this glaring, obvious issue, and I'll pick up the game.… Expand
  43. Jutton1991
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    I can't believe the hype of this game. I have never been so bored of repetitive stone hitting, tree chopping, fishing and bug catching. Also the fact you can only have one island is beyond a joke, Nintendo should be ashamed to release this at full price. You should also not need Nintendo online to visit friends islands. This game was made for social interaction, something it tries it'sI can't believe the hype of this game. I have never been so bored of repetitive stone hitting, tree chopping, fishing and bug catching. Also the fact you can only have one island is beyond a joke, Nintendo should be ashamed to release this at full price. You should also not need Nintendo online to visit friends islands. This game was made for social interaction, something it tries it's hardest to steer you away from. One other thing is the washed up character on the shores who keeps coming back and making you collect his communicator parts. I have had to do this 7 times in a week. Why on earth could they not think of any other tasks. Everything is mundane and dull and I would seriously avoid. No idea how this got a 91. What a joke.… Expand
  44. Ohio_Gamer90
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    The greed of Nintendo , you can only make 1 island per console. This is absolutely ridiculous and no reason for it... well for Nintendo the reason is to sell more games and consoles. It would have been nice for everyone in the house to have their own separate island but we will not be buying more consoles and games. Get your s*** together Nintendo and stop being worse than EA.... that isThe greed of Nintendo , you can only make 1 island per console. This is absolutely ridiculous and no reason for it... well for Nintendo the reason is to sell more games and consoles. It would have been nice for everyone in the house to have their own separate island but we will not be buying more consoles and games. Get your s*** together Nintendo and stop being worse than EA.... that is quite a feat to attain. Congrats… Expand
  45. KhalilaAnn
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Amazing game for player 1, every other player gets the absolute shaft. They miss out on a ton of content because you can only have 1 island per switch, and whoever logs on first gets to make all of the decisions. Player 2 through 8 are basically glorified NPCs. Yeah, you can build a house and sell things.. But that's about it. You're locked out of advancing the story, you can't buildAmazing game for player 1, every other player gets the absolute shaft. They miss out on a ton of content because you can only have 1 island per switch, and whoever logs on first gets to make all of the decisions. Player 2 through 8 are basically glorified NPCs. Yeah, you can build a house and sell things.. But that's about it. You're locked out of advancing the story, you can't build things for new residents, you don't get all of the achievements, it goes on like this. Absolute garbage that you can't get around this by using different profiles. In other versions all you needed was a second memory card. Now if you don't want to pay for an engines system, you don't get to experience the full game.… Expand
  46. SunDonut
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    you can only have one island per switch witch ruins everything if you have a family. Nintendo is a greedy pile of crap for doing this. DO NOT GET THIS GAME!
  47. heyGuysItsPete
    Mar 21, 2020
    4
    It's a solid 7/10 cute little game for killing time on a chill island, but only one person per console gets to fully experience the game. It's designed to push you to buy a second switch.
  48. Buky92
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Going to Join the down train here. I returned my copy of AC:NH due to the single island per switch issue. Oh, you want me to go buy ANOTHER console and ANOTHER copy of the game if I want my own island that I can maintain and my girlfriend wants the same? Seriously Nintendo? If this **** gets fix I may get the game again.
  49. Sanderfowl
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    In line with other reviews, i just discovered that the first player obtains MAJOR benefits over the second/third players etc. While i do love the idea of building an island together with other players, what options do second players get to build? They don't get invited to:

    - get new DIY recipes for welcoming new villagers; - help upgrade the island; - participate in new projects.    In line with other reviews, i just discovered that the first player obtains MAJOR benefits over the second/third players etc. While i do love the idea of building an island together with other players, what options do second players get to build? They don't get invited to:

    - get new DIY recipes for welcoming new villagers;
    - help upgrade the island;
    - participate in new projects.

    Understandably, everybody but the first player is losing interest. All they can do is mine resources, after all.. Can this be fixed? I would love for other players to:

    - Receive the same DIY recipes for new villagers;
    - Actually being able to contribute to setting up housing for these new villagers.    … Expand
  50. aburningwhale
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    They only allow one island per console. Allowing one only was a big mistake, would not recommend if you share a console.
  51. NeonChicken
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    Animal Crossing as a game is as wonderful as it ever has been. The new features IN THE GAMEPLAY are fun and welcome. However, I own two Nintendo Switches (OG and Lite) bought the game hoping for cloud saves, no dice. So I set up on the family OG switch, not knowing you may only have ONE ISLAND per console. This has locked my wife and son out of the game for pacing and my son who typicallyAnimal Crossing as a game is as wonderful as it ever has been. The new features IN THE GAMEPLAY are fun and welcome. However, I own two Nintendo Switches (OG and Lite) bought the game hoping for cloud saves, no dice. So I set up on the family OG switch, not knowing you may only have ONE ISLAND per console. This has locked my wife and son out of the game for pacing and my son who typically wakes up early to play consumes all the island resources. Ultimately I could just restart on the lite but that would lock me out of the TV side which I enjoy. So the solution would not be to buy another copy of the game it would be to buy a another full switch console. This makes my rating of the game go from a 9-10 to a 2. Another thing which I don't think many have addressed: If I (the first person to play) quits playing the island progression stops too for my son. So in effect I'm sticking with it for the child...… Expand
  52. JonnyDepp
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    A bad joke, just one island per Switch really playable. If you are a family with one switch, you will be pissed
    Off. Nintendo, shame on you. Once again you give a **** on happy customers.
  53. Sanji_Kun
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    1 island per console it's like being in the 90's.

    Nintendo ruined this game
  54. SibSkullcracker
    Mar 21, 2020
    4
    Unfortunately I have to rate this game twice lower. For a single player this is game is nice but it’s totally not recommended for a household with one console. You can only have ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH and only the first user to start the game - the founder - gets full experience. The rest can get no quests, no proper interactions with NPCs and are limited in many other ways, such as theUnfortunately I have to rate this game twice lower. For a single player this is game is nice but it’s totally not recommended for a household with one console. You can only have ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH and only the first user to start the game - the founder - gets full experience. The rest can get no quests, no proper interactions with NPCs and are limited in many other ways, such as the progress of the founder. You also have to share all the resources. I don’t see anything relaxing or social in this, only disappointment.
    I hope Nintendo will fix this and do it ASAP. It’s totally inappropriate and inhuman to make people buy an extra console and I think no one in the right mind is going to do so.    … Expand
  55. Hotbeanjuice
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    As everyone else has said, it just ridiculous to only allow one island account per console, clearly a money move. Didn’t think Nintendo would stoop to being so disrespectful to their fan base and a beloved game.
  56. walt
    Mar 23, 2020
    4
    Single player seems more of the same as previous game. Couch co-op don't buy. 1 island per switch coop partner has limited stuff they can do and just follows main player around. We gave up as bought for coop. Should have done more research first. Money wasted
  57. rafaelmsoares
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    It's ridiculous how only one person can enjoy the game per console, my partner tried to start it after me and couldn't do anything in the island... Only gather resources. It's ridiculous that Nintendo goes this far to push for multiple consoles per household
  58. XanderB
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    One island per console, very "family friendly". How unbelievably greedy by Nintendo.
  59. Anonacon
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    Me and my girlfriend bought this. Turns out you can only have one island per CONSOLE, not even per user. The second user basically can’t do anything... can’t trade, can’t place buildings, can’t even get recipes unless they have been unlocked by the first person who played the game. Literally the only work around for this is to buy another Switch. It makes loot boxes look moral. So I haveMe and my girlfriend bought this. Turns out you can only have one island per CONSOLE, not even per user. The second user basically can’t do anything... can’t trade, can’t place buildings, can’t even get recipes unless they have been unlocked by the first person who played the game. Literally the only work around for this is to buy another Switch. It makes loot boxes look moral. So I have to give it zero because guess what, until my girlfriend is bored of it... I can’t even play it. Thanks, Nintendo.… Expand
  60. AbsolutelyBri
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    This game is completely awesome if you are the only one playing on a single switch. But having to share a switch and second players being degraded to a lesser status of not being able to progress the island completely ruins the two player experience on the same switch. Don’t plan on two people playing equally on the same switch.
  61. sotdp405
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Very limited for households with multiple players. No option to create your own island and being the 2nd player to start means you miss out on most of the story parts of the game, and you have to wait for the 1st player to progress things before you can really do anything. It's a bit ridiculous and comes across as a money grab from nintento, trying to get people to buy multiple switchVery limited for households with multiple players. No option to create your own island and being the 2nd player to start means you miss out on most of the story parts of the game, and you have to wait for the 1st player to progress things before you can really do anything. It's a bit ridiculous and comes across as a money grab from nintento, trying to get people to buy multiple switch consoles and games per house. Very disappointing… Expand
  62. Xantus2522
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Game is unplayable as a second account. Constant progress locks and zero say in island customization completely ruins the experience. Will update rating if Nintendo allows individual islands.
  63. Melondrea
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per consoleone island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console one island per console… Expand
  64. Jefflocher
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I'm going to be generous and give this game a 1. I have waited nearly TEN YEARS for a brand new Animal Crossing game and after all these years of developing and planning I find out that they decided NOT to give Isabelle a double barrel shot gun and include ZERO demons. Worst. Crossover. Ever. NintenDOOMED.
  65. Hdogg
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    In addition to the absolutely ridiculous stunt Nintendo pulled by forcing you to have to buy AN ENTIRE NEW CONSOLE IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON WANTS TO PLAY THE GAME, the game is boring and not rewarding at all. It feels like a mobile game because you can barely do anything before running out of things to do. At least in mobile games they give you the option to pay money to progress. HarvestIn addition to the absolutely ridiculous stunt Nintendo pulled by forcing you to have to buy AN ENTIRE NEW CONSOLE IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON WANTS TO PLAY THE GAME, the game is boring and not rewarding at all. It feels like a mobile game because you can barely do anything before running out of things to do. At least in mobile games they give you the option to pay money to progress. Harvest Moon: AWL is way better than this game and it came out over a decade ago. Animal Crossing has to be one of the most overrated games of all time.… Expand
  66. FU_AC
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    i'm sure ACNH is amazing for player 1 but player 2 is gimped to all hell and has barely any say in what goes on. there is no way to play 2 islands on one switch and i refuse to buy a second switch to play it.
  67. adultjuicebox
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Super cute, but as a second player I cannot do anything and there is no point to even playing the game. It is ludicrous that in order to create my own island and actually play the game I have to get a second switch. Really? Solid money grab, Nintendo. BOO
  68. Gek98
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    L'impossibilità di creare più di un'isola per console rende sostanzialmente impossibile giocare al gioco a più di una persona per console. E questo è veramente grave per le famiglie, come la mia, all'interno delle quali la switch è condivisa da più persone. Siccome la switch viene pubblicizzata come console da famiglia trovo veramente assurda e poco professionale questa scelta e pretendoL'impossibilità di creare più di un'isola per console rende sostanzialmente impossibile giocare al gioco a più di una persona per console. E questo è veramente grave per le famiglie, come la mia, all'interno delle quali la switch è condivisa da più persone. Siccome la switch viene pubblicizzata come console da famiglia trovo veramente assurda e poco professionale questa scelta e pretendo venga corretta il prima possibile con una patch. In quel caso provvederò a correggere la mia recensione e a dare il giusto voto a questo gioco, che è certamente più che ottimo.… Expand
  69. innatum
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    One island per console, no matter how many copies of the game are purchased? The pinnacle of greed. You expect low income families with multiple kids to buy multiple Switch’s? Get real.
  70. blueraysunshine
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I was so excited to get this game for me and my kids. We all have enjoyed the AC games for years now. Imagine my and my youngest child's disappointment when we realized that the game my oldest created was now the ONLY iteration of the game we can play on.

    The early Nintendo games packed tons of story and gameplay on tiny cartridges, but now with gigabytes of data available Nintendo made    I was so excited to get this game for me and my kids. We all have enjoyed the AC games for years now. Imagine my and my youngest child's disappointment when we realized that the game my oldest created was now the ONLY iteration of the game we can play on.

    The early Nintendo games packed tons of story and gameplay on tiny cartridges, but now with gigabytes of data available Nintendo made the decision to lock an entire console to one saved game. If they don't update the game to allow multiple saves--an easy fix with today's technology--I'll stop buying from them. The used cartridge market is alive and well if we really want a Switch game. Besides, there are tons of indie computer games available. I'm tired of supporting greedy gaming giants.    … Expand
  71. koort12
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    This game should be punished for ruining the multiplayer user experience in the name of increasing their console sales. This is not, and should not be acceptable to the current industry regardless of the quality of solo game. Consoles that have such heavily integrated user accounts and such profound multiplayer capability should not restrict users usage to one save per console.
    Wake up    This game should be punished for ruining the multiplayer user experience in the name of increasing their console sales. This is not, and should not be acceptable to the current industry regardless of the quality of solo game. Consoles that have such heavily integrated user accounts and such profound multiplayer capability should not restrict users usage to one save per console.
    Wake up consumers and set consumer boundaries!! Wake up Nintendo and stop abusing the system for your sales!! Show us you actually DO CARE and CHANGE THIS ONE SAVE PER CONSOLE ATROCITY!    … Expand
  72. UvaroviteKing
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    So I payed around 300 for a brand new Switch console, 37 bucks or something for an annual online family plan, 64 bucks for the game, 75 bucks or something for a second controller, and you're telling me my wife and I can't access the same progression and island control features. That's about the greediest thing I've seen in a while. That's ridiculous Nintendo. Thank you. It's a shameSo I payed around 300 for a brand new Switch console, 37 bucks or something for an annual online family plan, 64 bucks for the game, 75 bucks or something for a second controller, and you're telling me my wife and I can't access the same progression and island control features. That's about the greediest thing I've seen in a while. That's ridiculous Nintendo. Thank you. It's a shame because this game is beautiful, relaxing, and cute. But the limitations to the second player are completely experience killing.… Expand
  73. czearing
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    If you plan on having multiple users playing this game, DONT BUY IT. For whatever reason the original creator of the island is only given access to progressing in the game. Every other user that plays is purely cosmetic and has no purpose in playing as they cannot progress. This ridiculous feature needs to be patched in a future update as it literally ruins the game for everyone except theIf you plan on having multiple users playing this game, DONT BUY IT. For whatever reason the original creator of the island is only given access to progressing in the game. Every other user that plays is purely cosmetic and has no purpose in playing as they cannot progress. This ridiculous feature needs to be patched in a future update as it literally ruins the game for everyone except the registered users.… Expand
  74. SMKing99
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    If you are the first person to boot up the game you basically are the only person that will have fun playing the game.

    If you are the second person you realize that what you get to do is extremely limited compared to the first person. Every profile should get their own island. If you are the second person to play you lose opportunities. Like building structures. Having a say in the towns    If you are the first person to boot up the game you basically are the only person that will have fun playing the game.

    If you are the second person you realize that what you get to do is extremely limited compared to the first person. Every profile should get their own island. If you are the second person to play you lose opportunities. Like building structures. Having a say in the towns name. And it's harder for you to get resources to build things. If it wasn't for these problems this game would be a easy 10/10

    I doubt that they will fix this problem because nintendo never does. So if you have a family that all want to play this game is a pass.    … Expand
  75. MaybeJe
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    One island for the console !!! Only one, it's just some kind of nightmare, I paid 60 € and they put some other restrictions on me, as if I downloaded the demo. Shame on Nintendo, I hope this decision will be reviewed as soon as possible.
  76. x360ftw
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Game Seems solid EXCEPT FOR ONE INSURMOUNTABLE FLAW. there are 3 people in this house that want to play but only 1 switch console , the way the game has been designed to deliberately force them all on to the same island with no option for them to have their own games is making them all fight. DON'T BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AND ONLY ONE SWITCH. it has been designed toGame Seems solid EXCEPT FOR ONE INSURMOUNTABLE FLAW. there are 3 people in this house that want to play but only 1 switch console , the way the game has been designed to deliberately force them all on to the same island with no option for them to have their own games is making them all fight. DON'T BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AND ONLY ONE SWITCH. it has been designed to cause conflict. it is the opposite of what you want when your trapped in a house under quarantine and everyone is already getting on each others nerves.

    tl;dr

    DON'T BUY THIS IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AND 1 CONSOLE. IT WILL CAUSE FIGHTS    … Expand
  77. paran01ddroid
    Jun 7, 2020
    0
    The most cynical cash grab tactic I've ever seen in gaming. Only one island per console is purely there to drive console and game sales. Never buying Nintendo again
  78. TheTwistedKris
    Apr 4, 2020
    2
    I came in as a new person to the franchise and I find myself having fun with it. The zen style of gameplay is a nice change from the usual, though I wish they put more thought into this games as the design of some aspects seem short sighted.

    Most jarringly at first I noticed was the 5am gates. Any time you progress the island a step, the game will lock any further progression behind a    I came in as a new person to the franchise and I find myself having fun with it. The zen style of gameplay is a nice change from the usual, though I wish they put more thought into this games as the design of some aspects seem short sighted.

    Most jarringly at first I noticed was the 5am gates. Any time you progress the island a step, the game will lock any further progression behind a 5am tomorrow gate. Mind you this isn't real time, as it will unlock at 5am tomorrow regardless of when you hit the gate. This makes certain buildings a chore, most notably the museum. You get gated after 5 donations to Tom then after 15 more donations to Blathers, which is then followed by a mandatory 24h construction period. This process takes 48 to 72 hours depending on when you made the first 5 donations, which feels annoying because you need to hold onto any discoveries you find for that time.

    Next is progression, which for the most part punishes you for doing so. A good example of this is buying from Timmy & Tommy. At the start of the game you can buy & sell from them freely until you get Nook's Cranny. When you do you can only buy & sell normally until 10pm, you can sell using the box at any time with it only being 80% of normal selling price. This detail annoys me so much. If the shop hours was going to be a thing, why not have it always be like that? That way it doesn't feel like they are restricting features or selling for less because you are past the time-frame. The box could have been a positive feature by letting you sell past close time, but instead it's just presented in a way that punishes the player.

    The tool system isn't much different. Tools break and there are stronger versions available for the right material, but they never change the act of collecting and can actually be a downgrade if the player isn't careful. This can be seen with the iron axe, which doesn't increase the amount of wood dropped and instead will chop down a tree on the 3rd hit, preventing it from growing again and stopping you from collecting wood. There is no reason to use the iron axe over the stone one, which offers the same amount of drops without destroying the source and still offers a fair amount of hits. If you do want to move a tree, just use shovel + fruit which actually put it into your inventory to move/sell.

    There are other odd details that haven't impacted me much as a solo player being the only one on my switch, but having a single island per console is really not fun since if you want to try local multiplayer you need to place additional tents down on your island to do so. Multiplayer isn't that well explained by the game in general. Overall I do like the game, but the design clashes a lot with the zen game it's trying to be.

    Bunny Day Update: Oh boy I do like being able to progress even less because of eggs appearing instead of needed materials. This game already has too much rng.    … Expand
  79. LeGame
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Absolute turd game design. Why does only the first player get the full game experience? I don't mind 1 island per console, every Animal Crossing has done that. It makes the game more interesting to indirectly interact with the other people in your household playing the game. What's inexcusable is that only the first player can advance the game forward.
  80. Kopchony
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    This is very addictive and colorful game with awfully slow dialogue system, horrible online multiplayer. Looks like developers haven't heard of internet existing. If 7 if your friends will visit your island be ready to spend about a half an hour just to arrival animation. In the end I love Animal Crossing but horrible online, unskippable dialogues, lack of cloud saves etc drive me MAD!This is very addictive and colorful game with awfully slow dialogue system, horrible online multiplayer. Looks like developers haven't heard of internet existing. If 7 if your friends will visit your island be ready to spend about a half an hour just to arrival animation. In the end I love Animal Crossing but horrible online, unskippable dialogues, lack of cloud saves etc drive me MAD!

    Do not buy it!    … Expand
  81. Handtorch
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    I would have given the game an 8 except Nintendo thinks they're being slick by limiting one island per console. I bought the game for my son and I cannot advance the game because ONLY the first person to play the game can propel the island level forward. My son is prone to taking anything I leave outside my house; I can only imagine how that would go down with multiple kids playing onI would have given the game an 8 except Nintendo thinks they're being slick by limiting one island per console. I bought the game for my son and I cannot advance the game because ONLY the first person to play the game can propel the island level forward. My son is prone to taking anything I leave outside my house; I can only imagine how that would go down with multiple kids playing on the same system.… Expand
  82. Nippi
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Low rating this game I am actually thoroughly enjoying because once again, Nintendo is becoming increasingly greedy. I was upset when they flushed free Online play down the toilet even though they clearly can afford to leave it free. Now I'm hearing how Nintendo is ripping off its consumers with the new Animal Crossing game by basically eliminating any multiplayer functionality andLow rating this game I am actually thoroughly enjoying because once again, Nintendo is becoming increasingly greedy. I was upset when they flushed free Online play down the toilet even though they clearly can afford to leave it free. Now I'm hearing how Nintendo is ripping off its consumers with the new Animal Crossing game by basically eliminating any multiplayer functionality and essential forcing households with more than one player to buy a second Switch to enjoy all of the features of the game. I have fond memories 12 years ago of me, my sister, and even my mom (who pretty much never plays video games) playing the previous console based game, City Folk. I grieve for kids who are the age I was at this time who will not have those same memories of their entire family enjoying the game. Nintendo is becoming increasingly less family friendly and more greedy. Shame, Nintendo. Absolute shame. One of these days, Nintendo's greed will cost it it's fanbase: and that will be an unfortunate day if they do not improve their relationship with their consumers. This is completely unacceptable.… Expand
  83. BootySage
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Money grubbing one island per switch feature demonstrates that the Nintendo of today is no different than the EAs of the world. Nintendo would rather give themselves the chance to move more Switch units than give their fans a proper game they can enjoy with their families during this time of panic and uncertainty. Do better Nintendo.
  84. Faptrap
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a good game but i cant play it because I have to wait for my GF who is casual to unlock things. This game is amazing for anyone who is playing SOLO i repeat playing SOLO. Do not get this if you share a console as only ONE person can play the FULL game. I hope so much that Nintendo retracts this choice as it is not going to convince me to buy another console. The game is reallyThis is a good game but i cant play it because I have to wait for my GF who is casual to unlock things. This game is amazing for anyone who is playing SOLO i repeat playing SOLO. Do not get this if you share a console as only ONE person can play the FULL game. I hope so much that Nintendo retracts this choice as it is not going to convince me to buy another console. The game is really good but not worth spending 200-300 more dollars just to be able to have 2 people play with FULL ACCESS. Many people already know that the first account on the switch to start the game is the "Resident Representative" of the Island and they are the only person who can advance the story, buildings, and citizens of the town. Any player/account who starts the game of the switch after that first player can only gather resources and upgrade there own house and characters appearance and size and can only get blueprints and items that the FIRST PLAYER has unlocked first. This was super disappointing to find out and I really hope they change this.… Expand
  85. Lagunist
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I am thoroughly disappointed at many different things about this game. Everything from only having one island per switch to the overarching theme of nintendo lately, which is to over monetize every single IP that they have.
  86. dpkramer
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The one island thing is indefensible, even if they told us up front. How many families have more than one child that would want to run their own island without their siblings interfering?

    But that isn't why I gave this a zero. The big reason to me is the absolutely clunky and slow menu controls, and constant poor decisions that smack you in the face every time you're trying to enjoy the    The one island thing is indefensible, even if they told us up front. How many families have more than one child that would want to run their own island without their siblings interfering?

    But that isn't why I gave this a zero. The big reason to me is the absolutely clunky and slow menu controls, and constant poor decisions that smack you in the face every time you're trying to enjoy the game.

    I get that it's supposed to be "slow" and "charming", but I think AC fans are too quick to defend the game's charm that they think any criticism on the game is unfounded. If AC fans actually told the devs things that were not great, the series might have progressed since it was created.

    This series was created on the GC when a lot of devs were still figuring out the do's and dont's of game development. Things like "If you're going to make a game about crafting and customization, DON'T make the menu interface INSANELY SLOW, DON'T preface that menu with SLOW, crawling text that asks if you want to craft, DON'T only let us craft one item at a time, then DON'T make a five second craft and "tadaa!" animation that can be sped up by like, 5%, by jamming on the buttons, and then DON'T make us have to answer a slow, crawling question about going back into the menu, and doing it all over again. If I want to make a couple darkwood chairs, I have to slowly make each of them one at a (slow) time, then exit that menu and slowly enter the customization menu, and proceed to slowly customize them all, also one at a time.

    If I want to figure out how much items sell for, I have to SLOWLY sell each different item alone, because there is no other way to know (also, you have to deal with slow crawling intro text, and you get booted out of the whole thing to start over each time). You know what they could have done? 1) Made it quicker. 2) Made the shops show the sell price as you hover over them, 3) add the pricing somewhere in all that empty space on the critterpedia entries. So many options to have not done it it annoyingly, but they figured out how to avoid all of them.

    Don't tell me this is the "charm" of the game. The speed was charming back when there was barely anything to do in the game. For some asinine reason, they thought that clunky charm is equal no matter how it's utilized. But in a game that is now all about crafting and customizing at a scale it's never done before, SOMEONE on their team should have said "uhh, this actually really sucks when all you're trying to do is build and customize a couple chairs and a table. Maybe we should change the crafting menu, at least." I'm hoping that at some point, the shop "evolves" and they're like "haha, look at all these new features! Aren't you happy that it isn't so annoying anymore?", but even if they did that, I'd still be upset that they chose to screw with us instead of just MAKING IT GOOD.

    It sucks, because the large majority of the game is good - but it's like someone gave you a delicious ice cream, but then slapped you in the back of your head every time you try to enjoy it.    … Expand
  87. choochooman
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We spent $300 on a switch for the family. $50 for this game. However unlike every other game we own on the system (Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem, Ring Fit, Astral Chain) only 1 player in our family can get the full experience in Animal Crossing. Everyone else get's a much more butchered experience and they have less ability to effect their own game world. This kind of system does notWe spent $300 on a switch for the family. $50 for this game. However unlike every other game we own on the system (Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem, Ring Fit, Astral Chain) only 1 player in our family can get the full experience in Animal Crossing. Everyone else get's a much more butchered experience and they have less ability to effect their own game world. This kind of system does not exist in the other games we have nor is it something you see in games on other systems. Nintendo this is absolutely ridiculous that if other members of our family want the full Animal Crossing New Horizons experience they need to buy a brand new Switch system for themselves. Please fix this issue! Until Nintendo fixes this with a patch I would recommend anyone who shares their Switch system to NOT buy this game.… Expand
  88. Philosophile
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I would love this game if it weren't for the multiplayer. Forcing two players to be on split screen is bad enough, but add in the fact that each Switch system can only have ONE island and you get a giant steaming pile of sh*t. This game could have been amazing but those things completely ruin everything it could have been. I won't be buying another AC title, if there ever is one. Hope theyI would love this game if it weren't for the multiplayer. Forcing two players to be on split screen is bad enough, but add in the fact that each Switch system can only have ONE island and you get a giant steaming pile of sh*t. This game could have been amazing but those things completely ruin everything it could have been. I won't be buying another AC title, if there ever is one. Hope they let the series die here instead of running it into the ground further.… Expand
  89. Janka0831
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una mierda , una isla por consola joder,Es una mierda , una isla por consola joder,… Expand
  90. Diakopetes
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You already got my money nintendo, let me enjoy what I paid for.    … Expand
  91. Ukejeff
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    My wife and my son can’t enjoy the game because I played first and the game doesn’t allow separate games. Now I’m the **** Thanks, Nintendo!
  92. L3gion619
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such a great game before they tried to turn in into Minecraft    … Expand
  93. LolInTheDark
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I'm not the kind of user to go down and rate-bomb titles, but this time I'm being honest, rating this game as a SECOND PLAYER ON CONSOLE. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one thinking that, given the second player experience is reduced, no effort was put into giving him any reason to keep playing.
    Nothing worth doing except grinding instead of 1st player in order to get him to unlock    I'm not the kind of user to go down and rate-bomb titles, but this time I'm being honest, rating this game as a SECOND PLAYER ON CONSOLE. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one thinking that, given the second player experience is reduced, no effort was put into giving him any reason to keep playing.
    Nothing worth doing except grinding instead of 1st player in order to get him to unlock stuff. You are literally on a master-slave kind of relation.
    Honestly, I've paid a full game, I've been paying 2 separate Nintendo Online subscription and that's not what I expected from ANY game.
    Embarrassing to say the least.    … Expand
  94. TaXiD
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    same sh*t as always... nintendo style

    How is possible to sell the SAME videogame hundreds and hundreds of times and have all nintendo fanboys in your hand?

    also have 1 only island PER CONSOLE? omg
  95. aramil59
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Its hard to look at the game play for this one. If its fun, charming addictive, interesting or any other characteristic for a good is spoiled by the fact only one person can play a real game per Switch and copy of the game you own. Only one players can progress or make choices. I'm sure it was posted hidden on a description of the game somewhere but i didn't know it until I already boughtIts hard to look at the game play for this one. If its fun, charming addictive, interesting or any other characteristic for a good is spoiled by the fact only one person can play a real game per Switch and copy of the game you own. Only one players can progress or make choices. I'm sure it was posted hidden on a description of the game somewhere but i didn't know it until I already bought the game. No other game i have ever owned has such a terrible "feature" I dont understand why they would put that in and its hard to get over.

    Do not buy this game if you plan for it to be shared with people in your household. Everything else in the game doesn't really matter how good it is if you only 50% or less of the people you planned to let play it can not.    … Expand
  96. alterenzo
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a review from the point of view of a second player: the game sucks.
  97. ACNHSUCKS
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Dont play if you want to have your own island as opposed to sharing an island with someone with the same console. Unbelievably stupid business decision. Unless people are stupid enough to buy another console. Wish I could return it but im the idiot who bought it digitally thru eshop
  98. Dippylass
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I love the feel of the game (being new to the Animal Crossing games in general), I can't rate this game higher than 0 due to the terrible decisions around multiplayer households playing together.

    I bought this game primarily for myself, whilst my boyfriend could play less when he wanted. Unfortunately due to timings he played first. Little did I know this sealed the deal for me poor game experience. The first player has access to The main story line and decision making roles. Any extra player is a glorified NPC who contributes nothing!!! As i payed for the game i expect to be able to get the same game experience, it is shocking decision by jintendo to limit people in this way and try and fve thmee to buy another switch. BEWARE IF YOU HAVE KIDS AS IT IS BOUND TO CAUSE ARGUMENTS.    … Expand
  99. SimpleSimonSays
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Bought this for myself and my wife to play, but in Nintendo's infinite wisdom they have decided that only one of us will ever get to enjoy the full experience, locking out anyone but the first player from making critical game decisions. At least my wife gets to play properly I've already had to quit.
  100. Tadokiarika
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Only 1 island per switch.
    I've never seen something so greedy from a company. This even beats EA. I'm so disappointed. Nintendo sucks!
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 19, 2020
    95
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is basically perfect. Full of wholesome content that helped us cope with the COVID-19 pandemics, the game keeps the heart of its predecessors while innovating enough to make it unique. It may not have won Game of the Year but it'll be the game we all remember from 2020, for sure.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Jun 22, 2020
    80
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a stunning new instalment in the Animal Crossing franchise, hindered only by its lack of immediate content, quality of life issues and missing returning characters and features While future updates will give the game long-term playability, for those already sipping vacation juice on their five-star islands, island life feels pretty mundane right now.
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  3. CD-Action
    May 12, 2020
    95
    It’s full of detail, pretty small things, and surprisingly well working simulations and systems – everything polished in such a way that the player really does care about everything that’s going on. [06/2020, p.40]
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