Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Theeverafter
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Fiancé loves the game, but got it for both of us to play, except we have COMPLETELY different play styles and ways we like to be creative, she has played it since it came out, i get on and i can only play on her island? Why?
    I cant contribute to her full museum or make major changes to how the island is laid out because she made her game first? Whats the point in even playing this game if    Fiancé loves the game, but got it for both of us to play, except we have COMPLETELY different play styles and ways we like to be creative, she has played it since it came out, i get on and i can only play on her island? Why?
    I cant contribute to her full museum or make major changes to how the island is laid out because she made her game first? Whats the point in even playing this game if you dont play alone? What does nintendo expect me to do? Buy another switch and another copy of this game? Its crap. And essentialy just makes this game unplayable.fix this nintendo its not hard    … Expand
  2. OctopusBoi747
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely revolting! I can’t even believe the audacity of Nintendo for creating a “multiplayer game” that only really allows ONE PLAYER to play!!! I bought this game to play with my family, only to find out that ONLY ONE PLAYER GETS TO MAKE ANY REAL DECISIONS, and if this was advertised it would be one thing, but since you can only really find out while playing THIS GAMEThis game is absolutely revolting! I can’t even believe the audacity of Nintendo for creating a “multiplayer game” that only really allows ONE PLAYER to play!!! I bought this game to play with my family, only to find out that ONLY ONE PLAYER GETS TO MAKE ANY REAL DECISIONS, and if this was advertised it would be one thing, but since you can only really find out while playing THIS GAME RIPPED ME AND MY FAMILY OFF!! This should be patched immediately or at least ADVERTISED!! Don’t buy if you want to play it multiplayer or with your family.… Expand
  3. Adsz
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Would be a 9 or 10 for me but I literally can’t even progress in the game...let my 6 year old create the island because she was excited to play, I then created a character and so did my partner. We played for a long time before realising that all the islands tasks are basically tied to the person who played the game first and any additional residents have absolutely no say in anythingWould be a 9 or 10 for me but I literally can’t even progress in the game...let my 6 year old create the island because she was excited to play, I then created a character and so did my partner. We played for a long time before realising that all the islands tasks are basically tied to the person who played the game first and any additional residents have absolutely no say in anything whatsoever, they don’t even have visibility on progress to that they can contribute materials etc. Nintendo need to patch this ASAP...if the little one decided to stop playing one day, my character that I’ve spent so long on is absolutely useless. For such a social game on a family oriented console, this is totally unacceptable. A simple option to change who the resident representative is would suffice.… Expand
  4. glennsfono
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Couch co-op is LITERALLY, actually, unplayable. Player two cannot access inventory, cannot drop items they pick up, cannot craft, cannot build, cannot do literally ANYTHING. What the hell????

    Player two can literally only follow player one around, touching nothing. If you pick anything up, as player two, it disappears. There is no point playing. Even if I wanted to log in under my profile    Couch co-op is LITERALLY, actually, unplayable. Player two cannot access inventory, cannot drop items they pick up, cannot craft, cannot build, cannot do literally ANYTHING. What the hell????

    Player two can literally only follow player one around, touching nothing. If you pick anything up, as player two, it disappears. There is no point playing. Even if I wanted to log in under my profile to play, since my wife made the island first, it is 100% LOCKED onto her playthrough. I can't do anything. $60 down the drain. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  5. Finnthechosenon
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    A haiku about why this game is terrible
    There is no Rover
    He was replaced by Timmy
    He deserves justice
  6. That1guy2007
    Apr 14, 2020
    3
    Co-OP multiplayer is a HUGE disappointment.. pretty much a deal breaker for me and my wife. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this, but being essentially a bot for another player is horrible and seems like a very lazy design choice.
  7. SanguineFox
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Thought I’d have a great time getting into a series I’ve been recommended by friends for years. I can’t even enjoy my own single player experience because I happened to be the second person in my house to make a character. Waste of money.
  8. 5DExperience
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    The game would be a whole lot better if they had added the Dream Suite as well as Club Tortimer back to the game. At the moment even with quite a bit of progression it seems like they released an unfinished game with even less content than they had in New Leaf.
    It's still a beautiful game, don't get me wrong. But within a month even without Time Travelling I've nearly completed the museum    The game would be a whole lot better if they had added the Dream Suite as well as Club Tortimer back to the game. At the moment even with quite a bit of progression it seems like they released an unfinished game with even less content than they had in New Leaf.
    It's still a beautiful game, don't get me wrong. But within a month even without Time Travelling I've nearly completed the museum and have already gotten close to receiving golden tool DIY Recipes.
    If Nintendo added the dream suite and club tortimer back with its public island as well as a lot of the other features they added in the previous instalment then I would be rating this way higher.
    But so far it just seems like the game is a carbon copy of the previous games before New Leaf that's even been dumbed down by just giving a crafting option to make it seem as if the game is giving you " MORE THINGS TO DO ", when in reality you're really just repeating the same stuff over and over and over again tediously. For being a Flagship IP of Nintendo, this game really let me down with the expectations I had for it and I wouldn't be surprised if this would prevent me from buying the next one or further Nintendo Consoles because of this as this game was the reason I purchased the switch.    … Expand
  9. Smonroe
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I bought this game for my mom and son to play after the first day they were fighting about everything. Only one island per console bulls*** has ruined what could have been a great game. If I would have known this I would not have wasted my money.
  10. SirThomasCox
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    The game on its own is great but the local coop mode is awful. There are so many limitations to it which make it such a pain to play that it isn’t even fun. You can’t drop in and drop out, you need to load the whole game again if one person wants to go solo but they happened to join last. The controls for player 2 are terrible and you spend ages scrolling through your tools when that couldThe game on its own is great but the local coop mode is awful. There are so many limitations to it which make it such a pain to play that it isn’t even fun. You can’t drop in and drop out, you need to load the whole game again if one person wants to go solo but they happened to join last. The controls for player 2 are terrible and you spend ages scrolling through your tools when that could so easily be fixed with the proper tool wheel. You can’t play on other islands with other players either which is so lame. This is not to mention the main, and worst limitation.... which is Nintendo money grubbing all over - you’ll have read about it before but you can only have one island per console and only one player (the first player to do so..) will be able to run through the story mode (I for one won’t be buying ANOTHER Switch and ANOTHER copy of the game just to have my own island). There is no reason for this and Nintendo could just as easily allow 2 islands or more per console. I would love to recommend this game but, if you’re going to play coop, I would stay away until these issues get resolved. Though knowing Nintendo that is unlikely to ever happen.… Expand
  11. DJFG
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    1 island per console? Is this a joke? Do not buy this game if you have family that will also want to play.
  12. MrGiggles
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We waited for a very long time for this game and with three children in the house plus myself who was looking forward to playing, it is extremely disappointing to find out that only one person can own an island and that everyone else has to share! This is simply unacceptable! Please change this!!!… Expand
  13. Equalcolor
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Very good game but don't have the same option/ power as the first person who sets up the island so leaves second and the rest to do nothing but wait and we don't have the funds to be buying multiple switches to "fix" the problem
  14. Rodrig21
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Do NOT buy this game it doesn't allow users on the switch to play on a unique island, they all have to share the same island, so stupid
  15. Oxec
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I have spent countless hours, days and weeks working towards some progress in the island. I had my house upgraded two times, I was rich in both bells and miles, had worker through more than half accomplishments to receive miles, yet I wasn't getting any directions for the creation of tools, buildings and other stuff. I almost cried when I came across an article talking about theI have spent countless hours, days and weeks working towards some progress in the island. I had my house upgraded two times, I was rich in both bells and miles, had worker through more than half accomplishments to receive miles, yet I wasn't getting any directions for the creation of tools, buildings and other stuff. I almost cried when I came across an article talking about the limitations of sencond players and how I would never get the game to develop as one. . What a waste... This is just messed up to do to a player.… Expand
  16. mcnoshave
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Awesone single player, but local co-op, inability to have a second island for my gf, limitations of what a second person can do on the island are asinine, no one is going out to buy a second switch and second copy, it a giant middle finger for the price tag, and I'm seriously going to consider if I'll make purchases from nintendo until the reviews roll in, complete faith breaker
  17. RuizBox
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    My sister and i bought the game, she started playing and when i wanted to play, i could only go to her island even though i was using a different profile, the game only lets you have one island per CONSOLE not per account (Why on earth?) so basically the only way to play for me is to share my sisters island. why bother?
  18. Gayshipping_101
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    ONLY ONE ISLAND PER CONSOLE I was completely mortified and heart broken I have finally saved up enough money to buy the **** game and I let my younger brother play first since he was so excited because we use to play Animal crossing New leaf. the next day I turned it on so ready to create my own island and my own clothes and GUESS **** WHAT it doesn't let me. I start asking google and IONLY ONE ISLAND PER CONSOLE I was completely mortified and heart broken I have finally saved up enough money to buy the **** game and I let my younger brother play first since he was so excited because we use to play Animal crossing New leaf. the next day I turned it on so ready to create my own island and my own clothes and GUESS **** WHAT it doesn't let me. I start asking google and I find out there's only a one island restriction per CONSOLE! My heart was shattered I have been waiting for this game Since they announced it and turns out I can't even enjoy the full experience Since I can't buy another console and for that FACT another copy of the game for that console WHAT THE **** NINTENDO FIX THIS, THIS IS A CONSOLE THAT WAS MADE FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY MEMBERS THE SWITCH IS NOT A DAMN 3DS

    This is a great game and my little brother loves it but me and my other sibling including my parents feel like NPCs since the first person is considered the founder and the other players are just another character on the island. I love my little brother but me and my family members don't want to live on an island called bubblepop no not living as GUEST! we want to have our own islands SEPARATELY with different names and all progressing at different TIMES! I am very disappointed in this game and I instantly give it a 0/10 I would give it even lower if I could.    … Expand
  19. EnigmaticPoet
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Okay, first 1 save files is trash. I was going to try to share the joy of Animal crossing with a loved one, but the way the game is That person would need their own switch or to exclusively use mine. I find this terrible.

    Nintendo ALLOW US TO HAVE MULTIPLE SAVE FILES!.
  20. Mikesan
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is no good. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more... Nintendo bad attitude !!!
  21. Wincha1
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    If you plan on playing this on a shared switch device, you're in for a nasty surprise. whoever starts the game is the main player with ALL the control of the island. All other players who are created afterwards, are forced to join Main player's island and CANNOT progress if the Main player doesn't progress. There is no way to switch who the Main player is. I mistakenly let my youngerIf you plan on playing this on a shared switch device, you're in for a nasty surprise. whoever starts the game is the main player with ALL the control of the island. All other players who are created afterwards, are forced to join Main player's island and CANNOT progress if the Main player doesn't progress. There is no way to switch who the Main player is. I mistakenly let my younger daughter play first since she was excited to try. Now my other older child (who i originally bought it for) is so angry that she cannot progress in the game and has to log into younger childs account and put in extra hours to progress in the game. Then younger child gets angry that older child has changed things on her account, and fighting ensues!!! BAD DESIGN ON THIS NINTENDO! So then I buy another switch thinking it will solve this problem but there is NO WAY to transfer her game data to the new switch and she doesn't want to start over!! ARRRGH. way to swindle me into more money.… Expand
  22. theswitchcrusad
    Apr 18, 2020
    4
    Why cant i play the game my dad payed £50 for, nintendo. Just because my sister got on first and set up her island means i cant have my own experience? how come this doesnt happen in more hardware intensive games like Breath of the wild, mario odyssey and ssbu? You could even do it in the original new super mario bros, a 14 year old game for an underpowered, casual riddled handheld! thisWhy cant i play the game my dad payed £50 for, nintendo. Just because my sister got on first and set up her island means i cant have my own experience? how come this doesnt happen in more hardware intensive games like Breath of the wild, mario odyssey and ssbu? You could even do it in the original new super mario bros, a 14 year old game for an underpowered, casual riddled handheld! this has really hammered home the fact that nintendo is a years behind its competition. im extremely dissapointed in nintendo and hope they fix the issue. Since it has been around a month my hope is dwindling. look, this game is fun, if your the only person using the "console for families". Fix the problem and i'll fix the score.… Expand
  23. Sanitus
    Apr 18, 2020
    0
    One island per SWITCH? Inexcusable. Wish they gave refunds! This is nothing more than a money grab. Do not buy this game.
  24. thatkiddonovan
    Apr 19, 2020
    0
    This is a real disappointment for me. The game just isn’t meant to be played by more than one person at a time. The limitation of “One island per console” makes it a lackluster experience for anyone who isn’t the founder of the island. I’m finding that, if I let my wife play first, when I get into my account there’s nothing left for me to do. It’s pretty slimy to make people spend $250-500This is a real disappointment for me. The game just isn’t meant to be played by more than one person at a time. The limitation of “One island per console” makes it a lackluster experience for anyone who isn’t the founder of the island. I’m finding that, if I let my wife play first, when I get into my account there’s nothing left for me to do. It’s pretty slimy to make people spend $250-500 extra on top of the $60 price of the game to make their own island. Nintendo is losing my respect here. Always knew Sony and Microsoft didn’t care about the user experience, just how much money they make. It’s an even playing field now, I guess.… Expand
  25. nintendosuxks
    Apr 20, 2020
    0
    Horrible Game that makes it impossible to enjoy for more than 1 player. gj nintendo
  26. chakibrzg
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This game is good but it's just overhyped by the critics and i got tricked to buy and play this game to find nothing special with it
  27. duckloft
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This would be a great game if Nintendo would just fix the ridiculous multiplayer mode and the only-one-island problem. My kids just want to sit and play it together with a split screen where they can all make decisions. Let them each have their own island or stop advertising this as a multiplayer game. As is, it's nothing more than a source of constant frustration for everyone exceptThis would be a great game if Nintendo would just fix the ridiculous multiplayer mode and the only-one-island problem. My kids just want to sit and play it together with a split screen where they can all make decisions. Let them each have their own island or stop advertising this as a multiplayer game. As is, it's nothing more than a source of constant frustration for everyone except the first player. Nintendo, fix your game!… Expand
  28. Evanblink
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    I bought this game to play with my wife but the one island limitation is ridicules! Her experience was very limited because I got to play it first! The second player has nothing
    to do on the island. We wanted to have separated islands to compare decorations and stuff but, guess what? Only if one of us buy a new console and game ! No ****** way! The game itself is awesome, but this is a    I bought this game to play with my wife but the one island limitation is ridicules! Her experience was very limited because I got to play it first! The second player has nothing
    to do on the island. We wanted to have separated islands to compare decorations and stuff but, guess what? Only if one of us buy a new console and game ! No ****** way! The game itself is awesome, but this is a deal breaker for me.    … Expand
  29. grayfox99
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    Seriously it's 2020 this one save slot nonsense needs to go. This isn't one island per profile, not one island per cartridge, but it's one island per SWITCH CONSOLE!!!! This is just greedy horse crap there is ZERO reason to have one island per console. The game-play is good, but this island limit kills the entire experience for me, and just makes me furious not to mention that only theSeriously it's 2020 this one save slot nonsense needs to go. This isn't one island per profile, not one island per cartridge, but it's one island per SWITCH CONSOLE!!!! This is just greedy horse crap there is ZERO reason to have one island per console. The game-play is good, but this island limit kills the entire experience for me, and just makes me furious not to mention that only the first player to create the island is allowed to progress it so the second player can't even do anything meaningful.… Expand
  30. Starf0rge
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    The WHOLE POINT of getting this game was to enjoy playing TOGETHER. Nintendo is just being greedy when they require you to buy TWO switches, and TWO copies of the game to play co-op with your spouse. I wanted to share and island with my wife, as this game was supposed to be our minecraft substitute. That's not gonna happen now, but Nintendo already has my money now. No luck getting it backThe WHOLE POINT of getting this game was to enjoy playing TOGETHER. Nintendo is just being greedy when they require you to buy TWO switches, and TWO copies of the game to play co-op with your spouse. I wanted to share and island with my wife, as this game was supposed to be our minecraft substitute. That's not gonna happen now, but Nintendo already has my money now. No luck getting it back either, not with their "no refunds ever" policy.… Expand
  31. wisllayvitrio
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    Only one person can enjoy the game on the same console. Only the first player can make progress. The second gets the leftovers. Shame on you, Nintendo!
  32. FrustratedUser
    Apr 26, 2020
    1
    RE: One Single Island Per Console, Shared by all users.

    It is incredibly frustrating that the game is only One-Island-Per-Console. My wife and I have different users and NSO sign-ins, and it sucks that we can't each have our own island short of buying two Nintendo Switches (difficult with COVID) and two copies of the game. Why on earth would Nintendo go out of their way to make this    RE: One Single Island Per Console, Shared by all users.

    It is incredibly frustrating that the game is only One-Island-Per-Console. My wife and I have different users and NSO sign-ins, and it sucks that we can't each have our own island short of buying two Nintendo Switches (difficult with COVID) and two copies of the game.

    Why on earth would Nintendo go out of their way to make this unlike almost every other game and application ever written that respects multiple users. It is bad enough each user can only have one Island/World/Profile, but to force other users to share them is really really dumb. Like to the point my wife doesn't even want to play a game I'm pretty sure she'd love.

    Anybody who has ever had to share a console knows that this sucks. Anyone with siblings over 30 knows how bad it sucks when someone screws with your save-data-slot. There isn't only 128K free for save data. The files cannot be that big. There is no good reason for this.

    While the game is wonderful otherwise, this is a glaring, absolute foundational defect that completely ruins the gameplay and usability. If there is some technical reason why this "must" be the case, the island is going to get extremely small if 7 additional users put buildings on it.    … Expand
  33. brendana
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    You can only have 1 island across an entire console. :^( No experience for me then i guess. Thanks Nintendo for trying to steal my money
  34. absolutelynot33
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    one island per switch is insane, what the heck nintendo....................
  35. TetsuyaTW
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    Ok so, me and my Brother boight the game. My Brother own the switch, so he starter playing. After he finished playing, I tried the game too, and what I found? I'm in Minecraft's adventure mode, I pratically can't play, of I don't have another switch. I love you Nintendo, but this Is worse than what EA does.
  36. Crazyjor
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    I have one switch that's shared across my entire household. Turns out you get 1 island per switch. Now that my sister had already started I can't play without screwing up her progression and ruining mine. Horrible choice that had made the game unplayable for anyone sharing a switch
  37. Azzytap
    Apr 26, 2020
    2
    Why would you create a game about community and friendship that you cannot play with friends and family by locking to be island per console?

    Also, there are other issues with this game. The graphics are barely better than the mobile game, the characters are so friendly they don’t feel real and lack variety in their personalities, and you can advance so quickly you’ll burn through most of    Why would you create a game about community and friendship that you cannot play with friends and family by locking to be island per console?

    Also, there are other issues with this game. The graphics are barely better than the mobile game, the characters are so friendly they don’t feel real and lack variety in their personalities, and you can advance so quickly you’ll burn through most of this game and get bored fast. This game really could have used being ‘bigger’ IE more areas to explore and more items to collect.    … Expand
  38. farkerhaiku
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    I can't seem to play, my six year old daughter opened the game while I was working. When I try to play I can only gather resources.
  39. lvaccaro
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    Extremely frustrating design choices ruin the game if you want to play multi-player or share the game among family members.

    I got the game to play with my GF during quarantine but the multiplayer is not fun. The reason is that the player that created the island (in this case her) gets to be the primary character and any others are “guests” who are just tagging along. What makes things    Extremely frustrating design choices ruin the game if you want to play multi-player or share the game among family members.

    I got the game to play with my GF during quarantine but the multiplayer is not fun. The reason is that the player that created the island (in this case her) gets to be the primary character and any others are “guests” who are just tagging along.

    What makes things worse is that I cannot even create a separate Save File and enjoy it as single player as the game limits you to one save file per console.    … Expand
  40. TrevorHickman
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    One island per console is so ridiculous. I bought the game for my TWO children to play. So unhappy with how it plays where one basically can change the island and the other is stranded and forced to watch on. Would never have bought it if I'd read these reviews first. Buyer beware.
  41. Jdubsky
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Shame on you Nintendo. Granted, I didn't realize research had to be done ahead of purchasing the game to find out that two switches would be required to play the game with my fiance... one island per switch? The menu and loading systems are clunky and frustrating. Waste of 100$. Shame, I really wanted to enjoy this.
  42. jmp76
    Apr 28, 2020
    2
    My son started the game in the first place, however he lost interest in the game, I have more than 50 hours of play, I will have to start all over again!
    For when an update so we can change the representative resident Nintendo???
  43. Dark_man00
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 3 personas, 3 juegos, NO COMPRÉIS ESTE JUEGO si no vivís solos. Únicamente un jugador podrá verse involucrado en el juego, los demás tendrán menos valor que una piedra, fantástico movimiento sucio de Nintendo para fomentar el juego en local, años de desarrollo para conformar pueblos nazis donde solo un jugador tomará las decisiones que tengan que ver con el desarrollo y avance del pueblo.… Expand
  44. jdw89
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Very bad: just one island per Nintendo Switch, very sad and unnessary. Fix it with a simple update!
  45. andrewg376
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Bought to share with a housemate, only to later find out that only ONE player per console can experience the full game. Doesn't matter if you switch profiles, you can only join the first players island. An absolute joke for those wanting their own experience, which is what this game is about. A blatant move from Nintendo to sell more Switches otherwise forcing you to decide which ONEBought to share with a housemate, only to later find out that only ONE player per console can experience the full game. Doesn't matter if you switch profiles, you can only join the first players island. An absolute joke for those wanting their own experience, which is what this game is about. A blatant move from Nintendo to sell more Switches otherwise forcing you to decide which ONE person gets to enjoy the full game, so much for a family-friendly console eh? Would never have bought this if I had known beforehand.… Expand
  46. De-An
    Apr 27, 2020
    1
    Hated can only have one Island. If you have brothers and sisters want to have their own islands. It’s not allowed. You need to buy a different switch.
  47. Chocock
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    I personally enjoyed this game but it is most likely because I don't have to share my switch with anyone, it must be so frustrating having to share a switch with a sibling or your significant other because player 2 will just not be able to enjoy the game like player 1. It was annoying when you had to buy another cartridge to have your own town in the past games but now you can't even doI personally enjoyed this game but it is most likely because I don't have to share my switch with anyone, it must be so frustrating having to share a switch with a sibling or your significant other because player 2 will just not be able to enjoy the game like player 1. It was annoying when you had to buy another cartridge to have your own town in the past games but now you can't even do that? No, because Nintendo is money-hungry and wants to suck every last penny from your wallet for no **** reasons, now you have to buy a WHOLE NEW SWITCH which is 300$ instead of 60/40$ like before this is just disgusting. I REALLY hope Nintendo will fix this.… Expand
  48. Kkkkkkkka
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand why you cannot transfer your island from old switch to a new one, it is sooooooooooo dumb that every other game has its data transfer and cloud backup, as for the most time consuming game, AMNH, there is no such option? Now I ending up with 2 switch in my hand and one only being used for ACNH and the new one sitting there soullessly... It’s a punishment for those who accidentally break their switch or just simply wants to change to Lite or a new special edition switch, very good job at earning money but the “eating” image is too greedy and ugly even for Nintendo.... (Imagine you spend 200+ hours and finally collected rare DIYs and now all gone, “welcome to the new island in the new switch, dumb ass!” Nintendo says:)… Expand
  49. Generaljojo
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This game is great & me & my GF have been so excited for it. But the one island per switch & lack of couch co-op makes this game a disaster for anyone who wants to play with someone else. The dream of me & my GF playing together or at least showing each other our islands died rapidly because of this idiotic & money hungry scheme from nintendo & the developer. Fix joy-con drift first & fixThis game is great & me & my GF have been so excited for it. But the one island per switch & lack of couch co-op makes this game a disaster for anyone who wants to play with someone else. The dream of me & my GF playing together or at least showing each other our islands died rapidly because of this idiotic & money hungry scheme from nintendo & the developer. Fix joy-con drift first & fix the multiplayer of this obvious potential multiplayer made game. I already spent a large amount of money on the switch and its various accessories & controlers. I will not be buying a second one. Just fix the game. Let me play with my GF. It could have been so great... You failed… Expand
  50. Cottontail
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    We’re in the middle of a lockdown and family’s will want to play, and yet only one person gets to experience the full game. Honestly, I wouldn’t suggest that anyone buys the game until this is changed due to the lack of care for the customers; any other console wouldn’t force the users to purchase another one just so multiple people can play individually. This generation of animal crossingWe’re in the middle of a lockdown and family’s will want to play, and yet only one person gets to experience the full game. Honestly, I wouldn’t suggest that anyone buys the game until this is changed due to the lack of care for the customers; any other console wouldn’t force the users to purchase another one just so multiple people can play individually. This generation of animal crossing has really disappointed me.… Expand
  51. HallbjornHauk
    Apr 28, 2020
    3
    Bad controls, excessive dialogue, and encourages cheating! Not a good example for kids.

    This game is not family friendly. No one has their own game and they all get angry at any little thing others do. I’ve had to remove the game for both our systems. That’s what $800 for two games and systems for four kids! They aren’t allowed to use them handheld or the systems would be broken by now.    Bad controls, excessive dialogue, and encourages cheating! Not a good example for kids.

    This game is not family friendly. No one has their own game and they all get angry at any little thing others do. I’ve had to remove the game for both our systems. That’s what $800 for two games and systems for four kids! They aren’t allowed to use them handheld or the systems would be broken by now. I’ve played with them up to today and I loved it. But all the negativity and hate this game creates is insane. I’ve never seen anything like it. Personally I would love to get myself a system and transfer my first island to it as I was the creator and get some handles for the kids. But I can’t transfer at all. I really hope Nintendo doesn’t think sale numbers mean they made a good game.    … Expand
  52. Jolly9642
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    I liked this game until I realized no one else in my household can create their own island... It's ruined the game.
  53. Gamer223
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    It’s ridiculous that they only allow one island per each Nintendo Switch. I got the game for myself and my two younger siblings and now only one of us can play as the others don’t want to be the secondary player. Nintendo can make an easy change to allow for a new island for each profile or even add a limit of 2 or 3 islands and plenty of people will be happy. Many people, myself included,It’s ridiculous that they only allow one island per each Nintendo Switch. I got the game for myself and my two younger siblings and now only one of us can play as the others don’t want to be the secondary player. Nintendo can make an easy change to allow for a new island for each profile or even add a limit of 2 or 3 islands and plenty of people will be happy. Many people, myself included, think it’s an amazing game but are forced to give it a bad review due to the 1 island limit.… Expand
  54. Levolt10
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    Nintendo needs to learn that they should allow their players the play the way you want (you know like the switches slogan) to play their games. With the recent patches and with the one island policy the person makes the second player or the third player have a worse experience. With the previous installments, it was fine but there are major FLAWS with the current system. You lose so muchNintendo needs to learn that they should allow their players the play the way you want (you know like the switches slogan) to play their games. With the recent patches and with the one island policy the person makes the second player or the third player have a worse experience. With the previous installments, it was fine but there are major FLAWS with the current system. You lose so much of the experience is the second player and are restricted in terms of progress if the first player doesn't play the game. I was actually sorry for my sister when I found out she couldn't do so much of what made the game fun. Also, the game got a patch to reduce the interest rate and reduce the spawn rate of rare bugs. They are patching the game to make you play the way THEY want you to play. But, in turn, the game is less fun in my opinion. There should be more quality of life updates rather than them taking away stuff like this because it's so fun to just do what you want and the mundane task of cutting wood is only made worse than the slow crafting system and many inconveniences in the game.… Expand
  55. Snico
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    Bought this game with my wife. Only found out the island is shared between the switch after payment. This essentially kills both of our ability to play the game. This is a just a blatant money grab by Nintendo. Dont buy it.
  56. Aimee0410
    Apr 29, 2020
    1
    Super annoyed and kinda angry! Just purchased this game for $80 and found out multiple people cannot have their own island! Only 1 island per switch not user! Massive downfall of the game THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!
  57. Meiyi
    Apr 29, 2020
    1
    Yes the game is fun until you are blocked because you are the number 2 player on your switch and the first player don't have time to play and continue the story of the game. Why could I not build bridges, buildings... ?! Just because I started to play later ! If you share a switch, don't play this game, you can have fun for 1-2 wekks ubtil you are blocked and cannot do anything with theYes the game is fun until you are blocked because you are the number 2 player on your switch and the first player don't have time to play and continue the story of the game. Why could I not build bridges, buildings... ?! Just because I started to play later ! If you share a switch, don't play this game, you can have fun for 1-2 wekks ubtil you are blocked and cannot do anything with the island because you are not the first player.… Expand
  58. cryptolink
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    One island per switch. Something else could've been done better. They want you to buy another console to play local multiplayer. Please nintendo. Do something about it!
  59. PotatoCake
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    The one island limit is stupid. I can't even play the game, because my brother has his own island, while I don't! The only reason for this is to get people to buy more Nintendo switches, which may I mention cost about 500 dollars right now, which is ridiculous! This is something that Bethesda or EA would do, but I never expected Nintendo to do this. Please fix this Nintendo, I really wantThe one island limit is stupid. I can't even play the game, because my brother has his own island, while I don't! The only reason for this is to get people to buy more Nintendo switches, which may I mention cost about 500 dollars right now, which is ridiculous! This is something that Bethesda or EA would do, but I never expected Nintendo to do this. Please fix this Nintendo, I really want to enjoy this amazing in the fullest, without having to pay 500 dollars.… Expand
  60. thisiscritical
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    We bought my son the game and he started playing it on the household switch. Well, it looked like a fun game, so I wanted to give it a try. I was super bummed to find out that you can only have one island per console and that, apparently, making an island is a huge part of the gameplay that would be lost if you don't have access to it. I think it is a ridiculous for nintendo to put onWe bought my son the game and he started playing it on the household switch. Well, it looked like a fun game, so I wanted to give it a try. I was super bummed to find out that you can only have one island per console and that, apparently, making an island is a huge part of the gameplay that would be lost if you don't have access to it. I think it is a ridiculous for nintendo to put on this game. I have the money to buy another console, but am refusing to do so on principal. I won't even buy a lite for this, though I would love to play. Fix this!… Expand
  61. Gebbbe
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    One island per console for a whole family. This is a big shame for Nintendo.
  62. CodyCulp
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    The game is fun and i have enjoyed my time playing the game so far. However, not being able to transfer my island to a new switch is ludicrous. Hacking will always be an issue and there is no need need to punish the fans for it. I can live with the cash grab of one island per switch but locking my island to one switch only is ridiculous.
  63. PhoenixDawn
    May 5, 2020
    0
    I’ve currently been playing this game for a very short amount of time, and while it is enjoyable I as many others feel the companies inclination to make a one island limit and then significantly decrease the overall involvement the subsequent players on the island have is very reminiscent of what we’ve seen from greedier establishments in the past. I merely want my girlfriend to have theI’ve currently been playing this game for a very short amount of time, and while it is enjoyable I as many others feel the companies inclination to make a one island limit and then significantly decrease the overall involvement the subsequent players on the island have is very reminiscent of what we’ve seen from greedier establishments in the past. I merely want my girlfriend to have the same privileges I do on them game, representative or not.… Expand
  64. toshiuser
    May 6, 2020
    0
    One island per console is a shame! Multiples profiles is a very basic "feature" that's not work in this game...
  65. soazeros
    May 6, 2020
    0
    I wish i could go back and not get this game. Its 'leader' system coupled with its 1 island per console has this game collecting dust 5 days after purchase as my family members one by one give up out of boredom, no ability for secondary players to advance the game, only do chores. Big freaking whoop. The leader is then left with all the grind. Having to collect so many resources and getI wish i could go back and not get this game. Its 'leader' system coupled with its 1 island per console has this game collecting dust 5 days after purchase as my family members one by one give up out of boredom, no ability for secondary players to advance the game, only do chores. Big freaking whoop. The leader is then left with all the grind. Having to collect so many resources and get out of so much island debt leaves the leader unable to pursue their own ambitions. This game is so lifelike in a bad way that it leaves me dreading it like i dread my real mortgage. Nintendo will not likely fix or patch or update this, don't hold your breath. If this game was 20 or 30 dollars, i'd have written an entirely different review. I expect full capability for ALL my family members when i buy a game at full market price.… Expand
  66. FreshChef
    May 6, 2020
    0
    One island limit means you get a watered-down game with no substance if you're not the first player. I really hope they change this so I can actually enjoy the game to its full potential.
  67. nintendoistrash
    May 17, 2020
    0
    The Switch was largely marketed as a family console, but only one person in the household can have fun playing Animal Crossing because of the ridiculous 1 island per Switch restriction. Returned the game and the Switch. Screw Nintendo.
  68. Jamzieze
    May 17, 2020
    0
    Bought this to play with my wife. Couldn't seem to get advancement quests, then I found out online that I will never be able to, since my wife started the game first, and the island is now permanently her game, and I'm just there to grind resources for her quests. Read up on the Resident Representative restrictions. They are a disgusting cash grab where Nintendo wants you to buy a SWITCHBought this to play with my wife. Couldn't seem to get advancement quests, then I found out online that I will never be able to, since my wife started the game first, and the island is now permanently her game, and I'm just there to grind resources for her quests. Read up on the Resident Representative restrictions. They are a disgusting cash grab where Nintendo wants you to buy a SWITCH per player, with their own copy of the game each, to get the BASIC experience of play. Unacceptable. **** Nintendo.… Expand
  69. Blamanculek
    May 18, 2020
    0
    Is this a joke or what? If the game was being sold for 5$ it may be a good choice to spend some minutes sitting on the WC instead of reading the back of shampoos and any kind of bathroom fauna but a full price for this? It is just a mobile phone game with all the bad parts of it; small, lack of content andhorrible timing. Collect these five stones. Wait for tomorrow to do it again. Oh,Is this a joke or what? If the game was being sold for 5$ it may be a good choice to spend some minutes sitting on the WC instead of reading the back of shampoos and any kind of bathroom fauna but a full price for this? It is just a mobile phone game with all the bad parts of it; small, lack of content andhorrible timing. Collect these five stones. Wait for tomorrow to do it again. Oh, wait, you need 300 stones to continue. Good luck. I can't even imagine how many thousands Nintendo had to pay to the media to receive this score. Gross.… Expand
  70. PastDoctorXII
    May 22, 2020
    0
    Plenty of improvements, fun overall. The one island per console limitation is ridiculous. This is a family game. Why would there be one person who can progress and the rest of the family can run errands? People are missing out on the fun for no reason. I can't possibly recommend this game until this issue is addressed.
  71. beabney
    May 23, 2020
    1
    This video game could be so much more...but it's not. If you have kids that want to play this game dont even think about considering putting any actual serious time into it, as you can only have 1 island per switch. So everyone in your family has to live on the same island. It has now become their game because I dont even want to play it anymore. Everyt ime I play I have to fix the damageThis video game could be so much more...but it's not. If you have kids that want to play this game dont even think about considering putting any actual serious time into it, as you can only have 1 island per switch. So everyone in your family has to live on the same island. It has now become their game because I dont even want to play it anymore. Everyt ime I play I have to fix the damage the kids have done. Also I wanted to play with my fiance, but 2 player sucks. He doesnt want to play because I have already progressed so now he can't experience it from the beginning. Also when we wanted to play together the 2nd player cant do **** He was literally almost falling asleep because he just had to follow me around.
    Plus when the animals talk they say the same thing every time each time you go see them.. this is very annoying and time consuming actually.
    If you live by yourself and solely play single player it would be a great game. But in my situation I give it 1 star...    … Expand
  72. mikeroywave
    May 26, 2020
    0
    Let me and my gf play on 2 separate save files. this is a clear attempt to sell more consoles rather then selling the experience of playing animal crossing. I really just wanted to make my own Island and do my own thing. I've never played any animal crossing and was looking forward to experiencing it on my own. I absolutely hate that I cannot make 2 separate save files and do things on myLet me and my gf play on 2 separate save files. this is a clear attempt to sell more consoles rather then selling the experience of playing animal crossing. I really just wanted to make my own Island and do my own thing. I've never played any animal crossing and was looking forward to experiencing it on my own. I absolutely hate that I cannot make 2 separate save files and do things on my own. Worst $80 i ever spent. Neither my girlfriend nor I play anymore because we both wanted our own experience so we are arguing over every change. If we each had our own island this would be fixed in an instant. I don't even mind starting from scratch. I just want to make my own virtual "Zen Garden" without anybody elses influence or input. Especially as my first experience with the game. so disheartening and really just makes me wish I never bought the game.… Expand
  73. Johndurr
    May 26, 2020
    0
    I can't recommand the game right now at it's State... This game Will bring disapointment in your family as the second players feel like a **** on the Island... Metacritic should really be lower then this too just for that reason...
    Any can't even get a refund... F*$# Y&@ NINTENDO!
    FIX THIS
  74. JennX
    May 31, 2020
    1
    I suppose it's a great solo game but if you are more than 1 people with 1 console it's unplayable. The first one to play take the resources to craft a couple of tools and the other player doesn't have resouces to do anything. You have to wait 24 hours for the resources to respawn To be able to play if you are 3 players you have to play 1 day on 3 to let everyone grab their resources.I suppose it's a great solo game but if you are more than 1 people with 1 console it's unplayable. The first one to play take the resources to craft a couple of tools and the other player doesn't have resouces to do anything. You have to wait 24 hours for the resources to respawn To be able to play if you are 3 players you have to play 1 day on 3 to let everyone grab their resources. That's really a shame to transform 1 of the favorite Nintendo game into a game that you have to buy 1 console by game copy........… Expand
  75. Suria89
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    i try to play this game, but i really don't like it. It's really boring e i really sad about that
  76. LERAGEUX
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
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  77. maquinasexual
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Hola que tal muy buenas a todos la verdad es que el juego no me gustó por que cuando lo jugué no servía
  78. Superjas98
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Este juego no poder ganar el goty de este año este juego es para niños de infantil este juego es una copia de minecraft pero más infantil:(
  79. lamen_table
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Más de la misma progresión aburrida, cutre y facilona que llevamos viendo en toda la serie… Expand
  80. BigManBigDreams
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Bought the game of the eShop and it doesn’t work. Can’t donate item or really much of anything.
  81. Krenter
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Aburrido juego para tontas e girls v :vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvbbvvvvvvvv
  82. doproyee
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    there's not that much enjoyable things. even less than previous game. local playing in this game is really awful. story & construction only belong to one person who first started this game that makes bad experience from family game. also local multi-playing mode is just a trash.
  83. Real_madrid13
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Господи у это не игра, а позор игр лучше купить ps4 чем свич или xbox, так что моя оценка всем играм xbox и свич будет 0
  84. SpineyNorm
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    "The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is nonsensical. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more Switch consoles... Sorry but this is an instant 0/10"
  85. senmin
    Nov 16, 2020
    4
    It's a very fun game at first. However, it is a game that gets boring as you go after. I bought this game with a big heart, but it's a game I don't even play anymore.
  86. Bowker
    Nov 16, 2020
    0
    "Animal Crossing" fans should never buy it. Everything is deteriorating. What has the development team been doing for 7 years? Please return "Animal Crossing" that everyone loved !!!
  87. MrMoloch
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is a rubbish joke. Great let down for my kid who though we could play together. Absolutely not worth it for this.
  88. 4blackcat
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    As long as there is only one island per switch this game doesn't deserve anything less than a 0. Great potential but it is nothing more than a polished f*ck you towards every parent with more than 1 kid. bought it for my sister and my niece and nephew not knowing this was the case. (my sister is on welfare and can't but it herself for the kids) So now I'm either stuck buying another one orAs long as there is only one island per switch this game doesn't deserve anything less than a 0. Great potential but it is nothing more than a polished f*ck you towards every parent with more than 1 kid. bought it for my sister and my niece and nephew not knowing this was the case. (my sister is on welfare and can't but it herself for the kids) So now I'm either stuck buying another one or them selling it cause it causes problems for obvious reasons. If a second island would require a second version of the game, fair play, but a whole extra console? The sales department at Nintendo has been on some strong stuff to come up with this crap. Shame on you Nintendo, shame on F*ing you.… Expand
  89. Ab1980
    Dec 4, 2020
    0
    WARNING: You can only have 1 island per switch console. So if you have multiple players in the house, you have to share the island. Not a bad thing in itself, but the special tasks to expand the island, add new residents, etc is limited to the first player who set up the island. Everyone else’s experience is severely limited, and that just plane sux. Is Nintendo that disconnected from itsWARNING: You can only have 1 island per switch console. So if you have multiple players in the house, you have to share the island. Not a bad thing in itself, but the special tasks to expand the island, add new residents, etc is limited to the first player who set up the island. Everyone else’s experience is severely limited, and that just plane sux. Is Nintendo that disconnected from its family user base? Very disappointing.… Expand
  90. Jernaman
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    Really sucks for slave secondary players.... I am deleting my characterand never playing this game again
  91. Arathorn81
    Jan 4, 2021
    1
    We are a household of 4 with small children. The 1 island scheme is irrational. From the game company that loved family environment you have created a destructive un fun and not nice game system for the family environment. A game i hoped would allow each person to express their individual creativity and share it with the family has denigrated into 1 family member having despotism over theWe are a household of 4 with small children. The 1 island scheme is irrational. From the game company that loved family environment you have created a destructive un fun and not nice game system for the family environment. A game i hoped would allow each person to express their individual creativity and share it with the family has denigrated into 1 family member having despotism over the shared experience. Way to make me regretting purchasing your product and losing faith in Nintendo.… Expand
  92. aisacpr
    Jan 4, 2021
    1
    Only the first resident on an island can progress un the history.

    UNENJOYABLE FOR MULTIPLE PLAYERS IN ONE CONSOLE
  93. maxxplay
    May 22, 2021
    2
    Boring game no core no point on advance is the same all time no progression lazy and greedy nintnd
  94. Ifrit004
    Mar 22, 2020
    3
    While the first player in the house will have a great time on this, all subsequent players will have a muted, limited experience.
    I wasn't aware of the one island per console feature and this really does ruin the game for everyone else. I would not have bought this had I know, hopefully Nintendo will do the right thing and patch this out.
  95. Aie
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Very disappointed you have to share one island with multiple people. There was no excuse for this to be the case in this day and age and as such I'm forced to give a score of 0, as this greatly impacts the gameplay. Hopefully they come to their senses and fix this issue
  96. NathanB_69
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I bought this game for my daughter, then had to buy a second copy and also a second console for my wife. Pure cash grab. 100% greed. Oh, and by the way Nintendo, congrats, it worked.
  97. dani3po
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Only one Island per console is a huge drawback for me. I expected more freedom from the series' debut on the Switch. I hope Nintendo solves this problem with a patch in the near future.
  98. Janimalz
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Game is awesome, but Nintendo thinks it can convince households to each buy their own switch by hampering local play. Super annoying.
  99. Derkleton
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    You're only allowed one island on each console and even you're ok with that only the person who plays and creates the island first can enjoy the full experience. Other players that have accounts on the same console are extremely limited to what they can do.

    Nintendo has said before that they wanted everyone in a household to have their own switch and it looks like this is one of the many    You're only allowed one island on each console and even you're ok with that only the person who plays and creates the island first can enjoy the full experience. Other players that have accounts on the same console are extremely limited to what they can do.

    Nintendo has said before that they wanted everyone in a household to have their own switch and it looks like this is one of the many ways they plan on doing it. All under the guise of "to prevent cheating" even though the main way people cheat is changing the internal clock on their system and they're already doing it.    … Expand
  100. Lul144
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    It's 2020 and I will have to share the island with my brother. I just want to know why nintendo did such a thing, it's like they're telling us to enjoy the game the way THEY want
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  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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