Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. dm4bucs
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    I really like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but the local co-op is horrible and a real shame how they treat the secondary characters in the game. Already was letdown that we cannot have our own islands, but the fact the main character gets all the island progress quests really ruins the experience for households with more than one user and one switch.
  2. SomeGuy420
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    This game is phenomenal. It’s amazing. The graphics are great and there’s an amazing amount of detail. I love the vibe this game gives off. Now to all the people putting 1-3 because, they were the second player and there wasn’t a second island for you to make, how **** stupid are you??? When has the EVER been an animal crossing game were there were multiple towns for different save files?This game is phenomenal. It’s amazing. The graphics are great and there’s an amazing amount of detail. I love the vibe this game gives off. Now to all the people putting 1-3 because, they were the second player and there wasn’t a second island for you to make, how **** stupid are you??? When has the EVER been an animal crossing game were there were multiple towns for different save files? Like seriously? Maybe you should do your research before **** about a good game that you had no idea what you were doing.… Expand
  3. Pnymlc
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    If you have a family of kids who might have some interest in playing this game and you don’t have enough Switch consoles for each of them to have their own island, you may want to reconsider your purchase to avoid family feuds. Currently sharing with 4 family members (5th one pending) and while this game is fun for a solo player with your own island, once you have new players move in, youIf you have a family of kids who might have some interest in playing this game and you don’t have enough Switch consoles for each of them to have their own island, you may want to reconsider your purchase to avoid family feuds. Currently sharing with 4 family members (5th one pending) and while this game is fun for a solo player with your own island, once you have new players move in, you have to share (Or force others to share) limited resources, creative space, argue over plots of land, villagers and landscaping decisions. You have to greatly modify your play in order to accommodate for others on your island, which may be fun in some cases (co op with your SO) but with kids/others who will ruin things or don’t care about sharing.. your game experience is significantly reduced. Only the first player gets the special missions/rewards and any additional profile that moves in to the island is left in the dark as far as instructions and introductions and additional perks. For $60 you get to fight over who gets to play first in the day to get the limited resources of the island, and for the small cost of ANOTHER console, you can have a separate island for a second player! In the past you can easily have extra game cartridges/memory files for new islands but now you have to buy a whole additional console?! With 7 players in the house, we do pretty good with sharing the Switch so we know we don’t need a second one, so why would you force your players to have a second console for another island? This is outrageous of the game developers, and I will not condone this behavior by big companies who already have a lot of money to begin with. I refuse to patronize Nintendo and Animal Crossing any further because of their apparent and disgusting greed.… Expand
  4. Dioxiondol
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    One island per switch is a f***n stupid idea. Should have option to have each save file. Only player one can really play the game
  5. Mizuki2016
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I bought this game just to play the whole family, but this is impossible.
    My son created the island and now I can't do anything new, if my son doesn't play.
    Nintendo, this is a bad thing !!!!!
  6. Andarou
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    We were so excited for this game. So much so we purchased 2 switches and 2 copies of Animal Crossing. We promptly returned the unopened game and are looking to gift the opened version to a 4 year old, because that's how much it's worth. Absolutely boring game that is a waste of time and money.
  7. sneaky_bug
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This is it. I'm not buying any more nintendo products. The co-op in this game is just ridiculous. Forcing people to buy more consoles.
    The greed is disgusting. This is so anti-consumer.
    I played until the KK slider concert, I would have enjoyed the game if it didn't have the stupid multiplayer restrictions. I never have to deal with this level of crap with other consoles. It sucks cause    This is it. I'm not buying any more nintendo products. The co-op in this game is just ridiculous. Forcing people to buy more consoles.
    The greed is disgusting. This is so anti-consumer.
    I played until the KK slider concert, I would have enjoyed the game if it didn't have the stupid multiplayer restrictions.
    I never have to deal with this level of crap with other consoles. It sucks cause I really loved nintendo franchises. But they can't keep on doing this.    … Expand
  8. Starslight
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    As many people have mentioned, this game might be fine for a one-person household but for any more it’s awful. Second or later players can’t do hardly anything and everyone is stuck on the same small island. Only the primary player gets any significant control; everyone else gets a highly inferior experience. You can have only one player per Switch, which is ridiculous. No matter how muchAs many people have mentioned, this game might be fine for a one-person household but for any more it’s awful. Second or later players can’t do hardly anything and everyone is stuck on the same small island. Only the primary player gets any significant control; everyone else gets a highly inferior experience. You can have only one player per Switch, which is ridiculous. No matter how much fun this looks, it is in NO WAY a $360 game, which is what buying the Switch and game will cost you. Don’t buy this game! Spend it on something else, perhaps with actual decent value.… Expand
  9. Hoop24
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’tI got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’t access because I was not the first person to happen to play the game. I spent my money to only be able to play part of a game. I don’t understand why they can’t just be like every other game with save files and not take my freedom to play away.… Expand
  10. Annemarie99
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Fix the one island problem! It's so frustrating that only one person can make progress in the game
  11. praetorfenix
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    My kids are devastated. They are relegated to NPCs essentially since my oldest is the “founder”. One island per switch is a pure cash grab by Nintendo to sell more Switch consoles.
  12. Python365
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Spent hours trying to gather materials, miles, etc. only to find out that my wife's main account is the only one able to make progress in the game. Our little girl's account can't even make progress. We can't even get an axe. This should not be an issue for a game like this. Absolutely ridiculous. Great game if you have one switch account but terrible with other accounts.
  13. rennah13
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    If you are a solo player, you will likely enjoy the game. However, the decision to allow only one island per switch, along with the fact that only one player on the island has any power to progress, has hindered my experience to the point that I don't want to continue playing, and had caused me to lose all respect for whoever made this god awful decision.
  14. Konakki
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Bought this with my girlfriend. I let her play first, after she went to bed started my own character... Playing anything other than first character in this game is a waste of time and boring. Nintendo please fix this and let us create more than one island!!!
  15. JerryH2672
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    It only allows for only 1 Island per Switch, wich makes player 2s gameplay experience limited. Every game has savestates. This is a joke. This was my last Nintendo Game
  16. aorneill
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Zero is as low as I can go? More like -100 Really Nintendo? One island per Switch? The first user has control over everything and all others are just residents WT Actual F! I am a single dad of two teenage girls and if you knew how much grief this has caused in my household I do not play these games but I do pay for then and from now on you are second on my list of stuff to never buyZero is as low as I can go? More like -100 Really Nintendo? One island per Switch? The first user has control over everything and all others are just residents WT Actual F! I am a single dad of two teenage girls and if you knew how much grief this has caused in my household I do not play these games but I do pay for then and from now on you are second on my list of stuff to never buy again (#1 is Nike) If you think I am going to buy a second switch, game and online subscription just to stop the fighting and complaining you are crazy. I may not have control over what you do with your games and business but I do have control over my wallet and I do not have to buy any of your products ever again.… Expand
  17. Nara69
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This game has ruined my girls. They are constantly fighting over it, to the point of physical violence because one was more ‘superior’ in the game. My oldest can apparently do more in the game and my younger daughter can do **** all. And the fact that this cash grab restricts you to one residential area per switch is disgusting. I loved Nintendo growing up, and loved the GameCube animalThis game has ruined my girls. They are constantly fighting over it, to the point of physical violence because one was more ‘superior’ in the game. My oldest can apparently do more in the game and my younger daughter can do **** all. And the fact that this cash grab restricts you to one residential area per switch is disgusting. I loved Nintendo growing up, and loved the GameCube animal crossing but to see this new game ruin my family is horrible and Nintendo must be held accountable. shame on you Nintendo. I have also just been asked for a ‘Switch online’ supscription so my daughter can play with her friends . This is a ****ING MOCKERY. I payed $60 for this game and they’re still asking me for money?! I’m actually angry at myself for buying it for my daughters because there is constant violence in my house and this game is the root cause. I can not believe what Nintendo has turned into. Next time, remind me to buy a PlayStation so I don’t see this capatilist greed.… Expand
  18. Eerokina
    Apr 28, 2020
    1
    AWESOME GAME! GOTY 2020! But nintendo done bad stuff here.
    I'm ok with 1 island per console. I bought game and let my girlfriend play it on my console. After some time, I wanted to buy her a Switch light with her own copy of game, bc she plays it alot and really likes the game and I want my island too.
    But guess what? You CANT TRANSFER THE DAMN ISLAND ON ANOTHER SWITCH! Nintendo, I want    AWESOME GAME! GOTY 2020! But nintendo done bad stuff here.
    I'm ok with 1 island per console. I bought game and let my girlfriend play it on my console. After some time, I wanted to buy her a Switch light with her own copy of game, bc she plays it alot and really likes the game and I want my island too.
    But guess what? You CANT TRANSFER THE DAMN ISLAND ON ANOTHER SWITCH!
    Nintendo, I want to give you my money for another console and another game. But you litteraly dont let me do that, because 1 simple thig: island transfer not allowed.
    Time traveling? Yeah!
    Cheating? Yeah!
    Players selling items for real money? YEAH!
    Transfer save? NONONONO U CANT!!!
    WTF, Nintendo?
    I'll rate this game 10 if this issue will be fixed. PLEASE LET SAVE TRANSFER AND TAKE MY MONEY FOR ANOTHER CONSOLE AND COPY OF GAME!!!!    … Expand
  19. vhubert
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    this game straight up sucks nards. one island per a switch was BS now i just found out if you want to move a building slightly over from where you put it you have to pay 50000 bells to move it to a entirely new spot and then wait a day then pay an additional 50000 bells to move it where you wanted and wait another full day thats straight up retarded like wtf
  20. calke76
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    New Horizons - Prehistoric Systems

    Bought the game as a lockdown treat for myself and my kids after we all fell in love with the idea of an island life. But that's not an option for two of us as only the first player gets to create an island. I can't understand the design choice that results in this, other than Nintendo being desperate to sell more consoles. This kind of thing    New Horizons - Prehistoric Systems

    Bought the game as a lockdown treat for myself and my kids after we all fell in love with the idea of an island life.

    But that's not an option for two of us as only the first player gets to create an island. I can't understand the design choice that results in this, other than Nintendo being desperate to sell more consoles. This kind of thing happened on cartridge based games and was understandable to a degree but a console with plenty of storage and user accounts should not suffer with this kind of limitation.

    Poor show Nintendo. If I could return the game for a refund I would.    … Expand
  21. Ellaeheheh
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can'tThis game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can't progress because player one has all the power and everyone else player 2 in my case is stuck to having 0 investment. My other player who started this game first rarely plays because they work a lot , so this is kind of stupid. I can't progress even if I play more unless player one plays and unlocks everything. What is even the point of calling this a multiplayer game??? PATCH THIS BC THIS IS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I didn't read reviews before we started which is a big mistake on my part, I had to learn it the hard way, wasted my time on this .… Expand
  22. CrispNacho
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The first player is the only player that can actually progress on the island making playing as player 2 feel like your not part of the story and the island. I understand why making only one island per console but, with this problem making multiple islands a thing seems like a plausible solution. Needs Fix Nintendo. pls fix
  23. Hamza_2323
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Qid dos PuLmana dosparagarina de mu torana jgangna polama Krunora pos dojfara!!!!
  24. CptPost
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Co-op is a draconic system dredged from the recesses of 2002, But the nintendo diehards will eat up any slop.… Expand
  25. JackThunder
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    For a $60 game, my whole family should be able to have their own game. I kinda feel duped. Sharing an Island!! Really!! Im not going to buy multiple copies of the same games and multiple $400 game stations for individual accounts. Nintendo has gotten so **** greedy. This isnt hard to change . The company should fix this. Thr game itself is really fun, but this inconvenience makes it veryFor a $60 game, my whole family should be able to have their own game. I kinda feel duped. Sharing an Island!! Really!! Im not going to buy multiple copies of the same games and multiple $400 game stations for individual accounts. Nintendo has gotten so **** greedy. This isnt hard to change . The company should fix this. Thr game itself is really fun, but this inconvenience makes it very disappointing.… Expand
  26. remote-state
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Only one save per console. This is ruining the game for us. The Switch is a family console, we share it and it’s connected the the lounge TV.

    We started playing this game together after getting it for my six year old daughter. Progress is tied to her account and progress for everyone else is dependant on what she does. Kids don't understand this mechanic and they shouldn't have to.    Only one save per console. This is ruining the game for us. The Switch is a family console, we share it and it’s connected the the lounge TV.

    We started playing this game together after getting it for my six year old daughter. Progress is tied to her account and progress for everyone else is dependant on what she does. Kids don't understand this mechanic and they shouldn't have to.

    So my daughter has unlocked (with some help from me) the the part where you build the bridge followed by three new houses. There is a lot of grinding for resources and crafting required for this - but the other players can't even help out by contributing materials or even getting the recipes for the items that need to be crafted! We're just passengers and the whole experience feels cheap and empty.

    This is totally unnecessary design - shame on you, Nintendo.    … Expand
  27. Deklaration
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    To be the second player who boots the game is to have a worse game. I can’t believe this is how the game should be played. You can’t do anything as the second player this is equivalent of getting the mad catz-controller when gaming as a child. This is a game for lonely people only. If you live with someone and share a Switch, don’t even bother. You can’t even return digitally bought games.
  28. Jellyfish15
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Don’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. TheDon’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. The only way to get around this problem is to buy a new switch and a new copy of the game. This is something Nintendo set up just to scam people out of way more money than the game is actually worth. Greedy pigs. I mean $80 for a game that only one person can play and that somewhat resembles a game I could buy on my phone for a couple bucks. Don’t waste your money on this scam.… Expand
  29. pabliux77
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    It is the first time that Nintendo releases a game with so many bugs, as much as the game looks nice, the bugs are incredible, my words would be the same as the other users who have complained about the bugs.
  30. TherealG
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    I want my own Island is that to much to ask for $79. Not happy, really disappointed that they did this to us, I was really looking forward to playing this with my family. Having to share an island between all of us has just made us all frustrated.
  31. Idontknow7
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    My brother bought this game for me as a gift but he was the first to launch it, before we knew that the game was one island per console which was kind of a bummer but we were fine with it being shared until I played by my self and realized I could not do anything on the island without him. This was very disappointing because now I have no control over a game I was looking forward toMy brother bought this game for me as a gift but he was the first to launch it, before we knew that the game was one island per console which was kind of a bummer but we were fine with it being shared until I played by my self and realized I could not do anything on the island without him. This was very disappointing because now I have no control over a game I was looking forward to playing during shelter in place.… Expand
  32. Eine
    Mar 22, 2020
    2
    There are no events in the game. Even the holydays. The world feels empty and grey. All provious parts of AC series definetly better
  33. AndyHardware
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The island being linked to the console is ridiculous. I'd be willing to buy a second cartridge for a new island. You aren't squeezing another console out of me Nintendo. You need to fix this. It does suck because this would be an awesome game if all four of the people in my house that want to play can have their own island!
  34. GayleBeech
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    Played first 3 days (20,21,22 March). The island starts with TWO villagers and only Nook 3. Can't even access the whole island. Can't buy tools. No clothing or furniture stores. Extremely boring

    Nook miles gives alerts when you do basic tasks, but it just insists the game is fun. The trailer is way further into gameplay. You have to build everything yourself and you aren't even mayor    Played first 3 days (20,21,22 March). The island starts with TWO villagers and only Nook 3. Can't even access the whole island. Can't buy tools. No clothing or furniture stores. Extremely boring

    Nook miles gives alerts when you do basic tasks, but it just insists the game is fun. The trailer is way further into gameplay. You have to build everything yourself and you aren't even mayor anymore. No personality of other games and this cost 60 damn dollars    … Expand
  35. Gokuro
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    music is kinda boring compared to new leaf. souless game. this sh*t is so boring
  36. Raidenpo
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Yes I'm the 2nd player. The glorified visitor. The meaningless additional resident only spending time fishing, catching bugs and stuff without giving an impact to the story.
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  37. Nareerat
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Poor game design
    Too many wasted conversation dialog
    Compare to dragon quest builder this game is very poor.
    Multiplayer on is very nightmare diffcult and wasted time
    So manything to be improved
  38. Hermitgirl
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    One of the many super annoyed people at the first person to play the game is the only one who can progress it! When you kindly let your child play first you're stuck with them as the island representative. We're getting bored already of this and I'm nothing but disappointed at nintendo for screwing us over like this.
  39. donkeysalright
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    Having access to only 1 island per console is completely ridiculous. I’m not trying to share this **** with my kid. Her stuff is already all over my house. Get her off my island lol.
  40. John123456
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    One island per switch... smh. This needs to change. This is why this game is rated 5
  41. Luvlymonster
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If youI've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If you live alone... Some people are saying that Nintendo did this out of greed but I wonder if it wasn't to try and force a style of gameplay on us they want us to use. If so, it's childish and controlling and petty. If not, then yeah, it's greedy. People aren't happy with this not because we can't get along and learn to coexist, but because exploring individual freedoms are what creativity, and therefore this game, are all about. I let my boyfriend play instead. I've already had many great experiences and I wanted this one to be for him, but after 275 dollars for the switch and then 60 for the game, I shouldn't HAVE to sacrifice like that. Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of having great ideas and then ruining them. And you'd think that because of the switch shortage from the virus that this would be as good a time as ever for Nintendo to let it go and let us have our own islands since no one can really find or afford another 300 dollar console to play on. Not that they should have to. I'm surprised people haven't resorted to stealing them out of spite. Even if Nintendo had the dignity and wisdom to fix this mistake, the game is still ruined for me. That first time experience of opening up the game and discovering all it has to offer was smeared the first time I logged in as player two. I'll never have that back. I feel resentful and angry and disappointed. I keep seeing other people play their games on my social media feed and it's frustrating. I'm missing out on the sakura trees, I'm missing out on the festivals and the seasons and my birthday is in early May. I had at least hoped this game would allievate the stress of being an essential worker on my birthday but I guess not.… Expand
  42. GeorgeGr
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    One island? One star. Game was enjoyable until someone else in the house wanted to play.
  43. Goldenf1
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    I like having to play on one island, but not being able to have the second player make big choices or get the cool recipes that player 1 does is infuriating.
  44. Hansdampft
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Sorry Nintendo... I was really looking forward to play Animal Crossing on Switch. But with the decision to allow just one playable island per device, you really messed up with me. I will not pay 60€ for a copy, until you rethink your policy...
  45. lilWindex
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    My sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that weMy sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that we spent 100s on a switch and 60 on the game and I can’t even experience it fully. Completely ruined the games experience for me as I can’t unlock anything, can’t move anything, can’t place buildings and inclines, and can’t even talk to Tom nook the same way.… Expand
  46. MrDayvs
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    WATCH GAMEPLAY BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! This game is not for everyone, certainly it wasn't for me i got trapped in the hyptrain that Reddit generated towards this game and the Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal cross over that happened, but man this game is BORING AS FU***. Everything take a **** ton of time, you require pacience and hard work, witch for someone like me that plays video games toWATCH GAMEPLAY BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! This game is not for everyone, certainly it wasn't for me i got trapped in the hyptrain that Reddit generated towards this game and the Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal cross over that happened, but man this game is BORING AS FU***. Everything take a **** ton of time, you require pacience and hard work, witch for someone like me that plays video games to scape reality after a long day of work this is bs. Sure slaying demons with a shotgun might be ridiculous concept but it's fun.… Expand
  47. JacquieMichelES
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    "One Dictator, Seven Slaves" same-console multiplayer is a huge disappointment. We bought this game to *share* it- one island, one screen, shared decisions and contribution
  48. Trex2319
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    It is actually a great game but has a huge major flaw that literally can ruin it and Nintendo needs to fix it so what happened to me with this is I bought the game but I was at work the day it came out so I couldn’t play it but my sister started the game so now I can’t do the main quests of the game I **** bought unless I steal my sisters account or **** start over literally no reason forIt is actually a great game but has a huge major flaw that literally can ruin it and Nintendo needs to fix it so what happened to me with this is I bought the game but I was at work the day it came out so I couldn’t play it but my sister started the game so now I can’t do the main quests of the game I **** bought unless I steal my sisters account or **** start over literally no reason for this at all it’s a hella easy fix, either add multiple islands or saves or just **** let other players do the main Tom nook town development quests.… Expand
  49. Galbar
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    The 1 island limit killed the game for me. It`s annoying not being able to design my own island when sharing the switch with other users.
  50. Abanachen
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I was so excited to play this game but only to found out that the game is limited to ONE ISLAND per console. SERIOUSLY!? I don’t get to name anything, upgrade anything or own anything. What’s the purpose of playing this game if you’re not player one? I started the game on my sisters island and there was NOTHING left for me to do. WORST DESIGN OF THE YEAR! I had more fun playing a PS3 gameI was so excited to play this game but only to found out that the game is limited to ONE ISLAND per console. SERIOUSLY!? I don’t get to name anything, upgrade anything or own anything. What’s the purpose of playing this game if you’re not player one? I started the game on my sisters island and there was NOTHING left for me to do. WORST DESIGN OF THE YEAR! I had more fun playing a PS3 game released in 2010. Never quit a game this fast in my life.… Expand
  51. Jonpage
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    No me gustó es horrible, creo que mejor hubiera sido que no vendan cartón a 400 euros.
  52. hassickboy
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    one island? returning now. not buying a second switch just so my wife can also play the $60 game we paid for.
  53. Quoththeraven25
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    A lot to love about this game. I don't understand how in 2020 we are limited to one file (island) per Nintendo switch. My wife and I had a blast with Pokemon, being able to enjoy our play throughs separately but still had that sense of camaraderie in Pokemon Home. I want to give this game a 9. I really did enjoy every moment in game, but its almost game breaking when you have anotherA lot to love about this game. I don't understand how in 2020 we are limited to one file (island) per Nintendo switch. My wife and I had a blast with Pokemon, being able to enjoy our play throughs separately but still had that sense of camaraderie in Pokemon Home. I want to give this game a 9. I really did enjoy every moment in game, but its almost game breaking when you have another person wanting to play but has to literally take a back seat. You better not make your brother or sister mad, could end up wasting a lot of your well earned bells.… Expand
  54. UltimateOctobot
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    You are searching something to play during coronavirus, certainly this is not the game you want to play during this period.
    This is the MOST BORING GAME i ever played. If you are searching something new, maybe you just buyed a new switch, THIS IS NOT THE GAME YOU WANT TO BUY!!!!
    If you are not interested in life simulation, creativity or virtual friendship DONT BUY THIS GAME, DONT EVEN TRY    You are searching something to play during coronavirus, certainly this is not the game you want to play during this period.
    This is the MOST BORING GAME i ever played. If you are searching something new, maybe you just buyed a new switch, THIS IS NOT THE GAME YOU WANT TO BUY!!!!
    If you are not interested in life simulation, creativity or virtual friendship DONT BUY THIS GAME, DONT EVEN TRY IT!
    WORST 50€ SPENT.
    I PREFER TO PLAY FORTNITE INSTEAD OF THIS SH! T.    … Expand
  55. StaveIsle
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    It is not a multiplayer game. it is a single-player game where others can visit and support your Island. That's it. No method to change Residents or share Residency. Tech support had zero solutions. My wife and I allowed our son to play the game first and it is now unplayable for us. I'd get a refund if I could. We bought it as a multiplayer game and shared family experience.
  56. Martin98765
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Be aware of I restriction per one console. Ony one of lucky one from household will get full experience of game.
  57. silmaril464
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    I'm about to enter 2021, I can't understand why Nintendo, with its dire and incomprehensible decisions, spoils one of the best games that has been released this year on its portable console, making the absurd decision to allow only one island per console, limiting greatly increasing the game options to users who have not started the game, and forcing those players to play on the islandI'm about to enter 2021, I can't understand why Nintendo, with its dire and incomprehensible decisions, spoils one of the best games that has been released this year on its portable console, making the absurd decision to allow only one island per console, limiting greatly increasing the game options to users who have not started the game, and forcing those players to play on the island that the first user created, limiting progress to the pace of the creator of the island. There is not even the option to buy another game for the same console, if you want to play on your own island, your only option is to buy a new console (€ 350). Thank you very much NINTENDO, thank you for taking care of and thinking about the people who feed you, your players.… Expand
  58. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    0
    Way to boring for my taste. Switched to "Stardew Valley" instead as this game simply is to less and a waste of time.
  59. sebos80
    Sep 30, 2020
    4
    Big hype like for that boring gamę. Crafting and collecting, this is essence of Animal crossing, and of you want achive something, y need spend hours only collecting Wood, Stones etc.
  60. MishterBobo
    Aug 15, 2020
    0
    I cannot play a game I bought, the way I want, simply because Nintendo has placed greed above all other priorities. I cannot play because someone else in my household owns a copy and we share a switch. Limit it to one island per cartridge, that's fine. But one per console? Take a step back Nintendo and rethink your decision.
  61. Alexkhan
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    i wanted to play with my daughter and go to visit islands of each other but nintendo is too greedy. Shame nintendo!
  62. Lhant
    Oct 6, 2020
    4
    To put it simply, this series thrives more than any other I know of on its long term appeal. Traditionally the series has done this primarily by filling the game with such an abundance of content that you can play for years and still be surprised and see new things occasionally. This particular game in the series has FAR less content to support its long term appeal than ANY other game inTo put it simply, this series thrives more than any other I know of on its long term appeal. Traditionally the series has done this primarily by filling the game with such an abundance of content that you can play for years and still be surprised and see new things occasionally. This particular game in the series has FAR less content to support its long term appeal than ANY other game in the series long history, despite the fact that the majority of the features it does have are not even new.

    Yes, they are releasing free content updates occasionally. But at the rate they are going with these updates, it would take many many years to even catch up to this games predecessor in terms of content (AC: New Leaf, 3DS), let alone surpass it.

    This game has made a number of improvements to the formula, but it's severe lack of content kills it for me. It takes quite a few hours of playing for you to really notice how much less this game has, but once you really get a feel for that it is hard for me to still give this game any praise. I have very little hope that Nintendo is every going to fully correct this unless they seriously step up their game with the updates.    … Expand
  63. andrew9
    May 4, 2022
    3
    aninmal crosing .
  64. treyne7
    Oct 26, 2020
    0
    Piece of **** of **** of **** Piece of ****
    Piece of **** of **** of **** of ****
  65. Aeon2208
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Just a game for cry baby, only for kids under 6 Years old i cant undestand buying this baby gane
  66. Derbearz
    Dec 29, 2020
    2
    So much missing content in this game, no NPC’s. Your villagers are all boring and have the same dialogue. The island customization is fun but everything else has no substance.
  67. Johnholl1000
    Mar 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It really pains me to give this game a low rating because honestly it does so many things right. In truth, this game would definitely earn a 9 or 10 out of 10 were it not for one glaring issue. The fact that the game limits you to one island per console. This is bad for so many reasons that countless others have already pointed out. Obviously it means that multiple people are limited to sharing a single experience instead of being able to have their own separate adventures. But that isn’t really why I am so frustrated by this game. No, actually my fiancé and I were very excited to build our island life together and the idea of sharing this experience was something we were both super excited for. The real problem is that WE DON’T get to share the same experience together! That’s because in this game the only person who gets to enjoy the full game is the person that founds the island. Everyone else is treated as a second class citizen unable to trigger any of the main progression events and relegated to doing only the more tedious chores the game has to offer. So many of the missions and DIY recipes are locked away to these players. I could go on about this forever but to keep things brief, this one flaw in game design has single handedly destroyed our desire to play this game that we were so excited to play. The only half-viable solution seams to be buying another console (and probably another copy of the game). Now given the recent collapse of society, switch consoles have become exceedingly hard to come by. But even if that weren’t the case, I still wouldn’t be willing to buy another system because it feels like that was the entire reason the game was designed in this manner. This feels so scummy and is the worst part of this whole situation. Really hope that the necessary changes get made but I expect they won’t. Until then my score stands.… Expand
  68. Sorachii
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    This game has a lot of charm and it can be fun. But it is absolutely dull if you want to play local multi-player. The second and following players lack the same decision making as the first player. Also you can't have more than one island per console.
    When sharing a console in a household having to buy another console just to play one game is idiotic.
  69. Sommy88
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    Bought this game for having a relaxing time. Unfortunately the game stress the heck out of you for the wrong reasons

    -No cloud save -Only one island per switch and only one normal player per switch. Kinda not relaxing when all my progress is in jeopardy and cant even have someone fully share the experience -No buyable baits -nearly impossible to catch special fishes    Bought this game for having a relaxing time. Unfortunately the game stress the heck out of you for the wrong reasons

    -No cloud save
    -Only one island per switch and only one normal player per switch.

    Kinda not relaxing when all my progress is in jeopardy and cant even have someone fully share the experience

    -No buyable baits
    -nearly impossible to catch special fishes
    -unneccessary unskippable dialogue for every little thing(yeah it's the 10000 fish i take or the 10000 bait i made, STOP WASTING MY TIME)

    Everything is geared upon making you waste time, turning an adorable and relaxing experience in a neverending and frustrating series of chores .

    I am sorry, i really would like to love this game. But to me it's obvious that more testing, more QoL measures and a more modern approach would have been way better and needed for the masterpiece we were really waiting for.

    And FFS it's a single palyer game, leave us play how we want!    … Expand
  70. EhrenGib
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Just as other reviewers are stating, good game, however, the multiplayer aspect/island limit makes it unplayable for me. SO started the game and due to lockdown has been progressing without me, so by the time I get back into the game I don't think I'll care to play. Very disappointed.
  71. madikc
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Some seriously questionable mechanics. Like for example, in order to play online so your friends can visit your island, you have to enter the airport, sit through the same dialog text, tell the NPC at the counter to open your island for visitors, wait while the game saves and shows a 'Connecting to internet' screen for 10 secs. Then the island will be open for visitors.

    The problem    Some seriously questionable mechanics. Like for example, in order to play online so your friends can visit your island, you have to enter the airport, sit through the same dialog text, tell the NPC at the counter to open your island for visitors, wait while the game saves and shows a 'Connecting to internet' screen for 10 secs. Then the island will be open for visitors.

    The problem is, if you want to do practically anything in the game (send a letter, turn in the daily ghost quest, etc), you have to go back to that NPC, turn off online play (sitting through the same text and screens), just to do that action. Then you have to travel back once you've done your thing, and re-enable the island. It's just annoying, tedious, frustrating, and seemingly unnecessary - considering you're always online - case in point, friends can text you on your in-game phone... they just cannot visit you. Super dumb.

    Now lets say you want to have multiple people in the house play the game, and each person wants their own playthrough - cannot happen. The game will literally only let you have one playthrough per Switch, and everyone has to share the same island. That means a family member can clean the whole island out (smash all the rocks, dig up all the fossils, etc), and when you decide to play later, the island is picked clean. Not to mention someone can advance the story, and you miss it. Seriously not cool. We have 3 people in our family that play the Switch, and only 1 can play Animal Crossing.

    There are also gameplay mechanics that were badly implemented. For example, if you want to sell items (which is the only real way to make money), you have two choices: walk up to the store mailbox and sell the items -or- enter the store, wait for the load screen, talk to the store keeper and go through his dialogue, sell your items, leave the store, watch the loading screen again. The problem is you get 100% of the sell price of your items if you talk to the storekeep, but only like 60% of the price if you use the box on the outside of the store. They explain the outside box as a way to sell items whenever the store is closed (they are open 9am to 10pm daily), but at the penalty of changing you a heavy fee. I get why the outside-hours-box charges a fee (even if I think it's a stupid mechanic), but why are they charging me the fee when the store is still open? Why must I sit through two loading screens and a dialogue tree just to vend my items at full price?

    It's mechanics like this that really suck the fun out of the game, and turn it into a downright chore. The novelty of the cute load screens, or crafting animations, or lengthy repetitive dialogue really gets in the way of fun. Also it loses 4 points outright for the dumb single island mechanic. Bad job, Nintendo.    … Expand
  72. NewGamer136
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    My son and daughter have always lovedAnimal Crossing. They were thrilled that New Horizons was coming out and that we could all play together. The game is great for 1 player. The graphics and play ability is awesome. It stinks for multi player. As the second or third player you can’t really do anything but walk behind player one. You have no value and don’t add to the gameplay. I wouldMy son and daughter have always lovedAnimal Crossing. They were thrilled that New Horizons was coming out and that we could all play together. The game is great for 1 player. The graphics and play ability is awesome. It stinks for multi player. As the second or third player you can’t really do anything but walk behind player one. You have no value and don’t add to the gameplay. I would love to see a split screen option or where each player can have the same gameplay as the creator of the island.… Expand
  73. ridley369
    Apr 1, 2020
    4
    As a diehard fan of the series, who's sunk hundreds and hundreds of hours into them all, and who STILL plays the GameCube version almost daily since 2002, I'm really disappointed with this one.

    I'm going to give objective reasons, followed by my subjective opinions afterward. So let's just get right into it... 1) One town per Switch? Why? GameCube let you have a town per memory card,    As a diehard fan of the series, who's sunk hundreds and hundreds of hours into them all, and who STILL plays the GameCube version almost daily since 2002, I'm really disappointed with this one.

    I'm going to give objective reasons, followed by my subjective opinions afterward. So let's just get right into it...

    1) One town per Switch? Why? GameCube let you have a town per memory card, and that was almost 20 years ago. Also, why is whoever founds the town, the one who can make the progress in the game?

    2) Dialogue. It's common agreement in the fanbase that, every AC game after the original has gotten worse with villager dialogue, with New Horizons, it's really hit rock bottom. One liners seem to be the most common response when talking to villagers; Yesterday, one of mine said "Today was fun!" four times in a row. Are you actually serious, Nintendo?

    3) Furniture. Where in the world are the themed furniture sets? The different series? The Animal Crossing games' lifeblood is its unique and themed furniture. Yes, I'm aware there are a few out there - Rattan, Imperial, Cute - I may be missing one or two others, but I don't think so, at least not that I'm aware of so far. And seasonal/holiday sets don't count, because they're exclusive to those holidays and events. I'm talking about run-of-the-mill sets you could always hope to find at Nook's, or receive from villagers, and so on. Where's the Modern series? Classic? Cabana? Lovely? Exotic? Why am I seeing, for the most part, the same, or identical pieces of furniture rotated in my (upgraded) Nook's Cranny? It's all the same generic, non-themed pieces with slight color variations - and this also applies to flooring and wallpaper, which seemed to be as generic as they possibly could be. Are sets being added in later? If so, why? Why couldn't they be included as part of the base game?

    4) House expansion. There's so much extensive customization in mostly all other aspects of New Horizons, yet we have to upgrade our house in a rigid, set-in-stone order. Why? I just wanted to have the expanded central room, with the 2nd floor and maybe basement later on. Such was my surprise when I found out that I HAVE to add a back room, then I have to pay it off and then I HAVE to add the left room, then add the right room, THEN I could have the second floor. Why, Nintendo? In New Leaf, we were given the option as to how we wanted to expand, and the second story was the first upgrade after expanding your main room. I don't want side rooms, why can't I upgrade my house how I want like in the other games? I NEED to know why you've deliberately removed this.

    **Subjective gripes

    1) Very few patterns/shirts from the other games, which have always been staples. We're still early into the year and gameplay, so I'm sure they change with the seasons, but so far I've only seen the Misty Shirt and Frog Shirt, as far as staple clothing.

    2) Totakeke songs shouldn't be buyable from the terminal in the town hall, because it negates any real reason to listen to K.K. play songs and get the airchecks from him, since you can just buy 7 different songs in a week. More, if you're a time traveler.

    3) Where are the gyroids? Another staple of the Animal Crossing series, completely absent, save for Lloid, and he's not furniture so he doesn't count.

    4) Art exhibit in the museum - why is it not in the game? Art has been a collectible item in every AC game, yet not only can we not donate them to the museum (the exhibit doesn't exist), but we art pieces aren't even in the game. Not even paintings. Why? I'm sure they're going to be in some DLC down the road, but why weren't they included in the base game?

    I'm gonna leave it at this, despite probably being able to think of a few more subjective points. In conclusion, this game is fun, it's very customizable for the most part, and there's lots of interesting things to do, but as an Animal Crossing game, it doesn't hold up. There was more to do, collect, buy, etc. 20 years ago in the first game, than in New Horizons.
    Nintendo (and I'm not afraid to say this) half-assed this game. It feels rushed and very incomplete, despite the fact that New Leaf came out 7 years ago, wherein they had all that time to really make the most amazing Animal Crossing experience ever. They dropped the ball, and as a passionate lover of this series, I'm extremely disappointed, and it makes me really sad to have to say that, not even two weeks after it came out.    … Expand
  74. Faksnap1000
    Feb 7, 2023
    4
    Is it a game or just a stupid time waster? My review score shows you what I think.
  75. Mirr
    Apr 7, 2020
    4
    No se pueden crear dos islas en la misma consola. Por el resto aunque aveces algunas mecánicas son algo tediosas no es nada preocupante excepto lo de que te puedan dar recetas repetidas eso es horrible porque te puedes tirar muchísimo tiempo y no tener una mesita de noche como me ha pasado a mí por ejemplo.
  76. Volpatron9000
    Apr 7, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im addicted to this game however i have some major issues. First is the one island per console isnt a wise move. Second there's literally zero new content after you renovate the store ONCE NPCS are nonexistent besides villagers blathers the nooks and isabelle ( i don't count the dodos **** those guys ) like how can you have a 2020 release game have less content than the 3ds game that came out in 2012... wheres brewster wheres gracie wheres resetti?? And that rescue app doesn't count. This game is overall extremely disappointing it pretty much boils down to a happy home designer spinoff disguised as a triple a title. Im beginning to thing that they made the beginning slow on purpose to pad out the game a little bit. I can't believe this is the game we've been waiting for i hope they update it soon or come out with an expansion pack or dlc because i feel ripped off and i got this as a gift. Smh Nintendo you didnt ruin animal crossing but you definitely watered it down 2/5 compared to the other games i dont want to give it a one or a zero because the game is stunning to look at but besides that its a shadow of its former self still fun to play but i got way more enjoyment out of new leaf i still haven't unlocked everything in that game and ive been time traveling like crazy in that game. For at least a year on and off but i've pretty much unlocked everything in less than two weeks in this one... its comparable to mgsv ground zeroes and thats not a compliment… Expand
  77. TheAlucard
    Apr 7, 2020
    2
    There are lots of features taken out of this game from previous games. Seems like Nintendo really just threw this game together. It’s becoming more and more disappointing every day. Previous titles have way more content.
  78. Joewhite41
    Apr 8, 2020
    1
    As expected the game is brilliantly fun and relaxing, I haven't skipped a day playing it since it came out and I don't see myself doing so in the future, however does that mean the game is actually any good? Well the short answer is no. The reason I come back every day is because you have to, if you want to choose which villagers you have in your town you have to come back every day andAs expected the game is brilliantly fun and relaxing, I haven't skipped a day playing it since it came out and I don't see myself doing so in the future, however does that mean the game is actually any good? Well the short answer is no. The reason I come back every day is because you have to, if you want to choose which villagers you have in your town you have to come back every day and hope someone is staying at the campsite as it's near impossible to find them on islands. if you want to fill your house with furniture you actually like you're basically just hoping to get something good in the store every day. If you want something to do you have to hope there's an NPC in the village that day. It's been less than a month since it came out and I'm already just logging on, checking my shops, getting my message in a bottle, collecting my nook miles, and leaving as that's really all there is to do. I cannot decorate my town or my house any more as I've got no more furniture that would look good. I can't get new villagers because they barely show up on islands, I can't progress with the story as the amount of stars your village has depends only on having more villagers (my friend regularly tells me he wishes his island looked like mine, but he has three stars because he has 10 villagers whereas I have one because I have six villagers), I cannot try to grind bells as nearly everything ends up being an egg during this event. There really is absolutely nothing to do. then there's the huge cutscene that means it can take nearly two minutes just to go to someone else's island and every time someone comes to your island you have to stop what you're doing and wait for the stupidly long cutscene, Not to mention the fact you cannot play on two accounts unless you want to share an Island which puts you at a huge disadvantage. Overall just not a well thought-out and designed game.… Expand
  79. daveyofdoom
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    The game itself is great, but restricting households to one island per console is terrible and ruins the entire experience.
  80. Metabert1212
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I’m not happy with the implementation of multiplayer in this game. I bought the game for my wife and she was excited to have her own island to explore. Come to find out, when my boys created their characters they could only go to my wife’s island. So there can only be one island per Nintendo switch, regardless of who is logged into the game under their own profile. So unless I buy multipleI’m not happy with the implementation of multiplayer in this game. I bought the game for my wife and she was excited to have her own island to explore. Come to find out, when my boys created their characters they could only go to my wife’s island. So there can only be one island per Nintendo switch, regardless of who is logged into the game under their own profile. So unless I buy multiple switches and multiple copies of the game we can’t experience our own island..... what the actual heck is that? That has got to be the laziest game development I’ve ever seen. How did the developers think it would be ok to force one island per switch???!?! This game is a huge disappointment. They really should patch the game and fix the abysmal multiplayer. I never would have downloaded the game if I had known the ridiculous decision they made. I have never played a game that had this glaring of an issue, meanwhile critics are rating it very high. Look at the user score... critics are completely out of touch with what people want in a game. Developers should pay attention.… Expand
  81. Yuanxue
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I have to say I'm disappointed! As a fan of animal crossing new leaf, new horizon canceled so many things that are good from previous version. The coffee shop, the numerous dialog for villagers etc. New horizon for me is like animal crossing pocket camp. It lost the spirit of previous animal crossing
  82. christhekane
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    If you have more than one child then for the sake of your sanity do not buy this game. You can only have 1 island and the first player to start the game is the only player with access to all crafting recipes and able to progress the game, all other players are there to only assist and cannot have their own island. It is either a terrible design choice or intended to force parents toIf you have more than one child then for the sake of your sanity do not buy this game. You can only have 1 island and the first player to start the game is the only player with access to all crafting recipes and able to progress the game, all other players are there to only assist and cannot have their own island. It is either a terrible design choice or intended to force parents to purchase additional consoles and copies, either way it is not acceptable and the issues it would cause in households should have been foreseen. If you're buying this for yourself or have an only child the game is great, otherwise it is one to avoid; as unfortunate as this is.… Expand
  83. Guslazz
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    Great game, obviously. What ruining it to me is limiting one island per console. It’s such a low move. It’s money grabbing to me and it ruins the experience for families with one console. It’s sad that people are being forced to buy another Nintendo console to experience the game fully.
  84. Vwheeler
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We gave this game to my sons on Easter. My younger son loves this game. My older son who has to play on his younger brothers island got mad and left the room very upset. Thank you for the one island limit Nintendo and animal crossing. You ruined Easter… Expand
  85. AlwynOwen
    Apr 13, 2020
    3
    This game is great! If you have your own switch that is. Me and my brother bought a copy of the game excited to start our own islands, but little did we know after him starting the island we had to share it. Since he's the mayor he's always one step ahead of me in everything and has more privileges than I do. Alot of people tell me "it's tradition in the franchise" but I think it's timeThis game is great! If you have your own switch that is. Me and my brother bought a copy of the game excited to start our own islands, but little did we know after him starting the island we had to share it. Since he's the mayor he's always one step ahead of me in everything and has more privileges than I do. Alot of people tell me "it's tradition in the franchise" but I think it's time for a change. I can afford a second copy but I'd still have to share the island and quite frankly that's an EA move. As a resident I give it a 3 but if I had my own island I'd give it a 10. Wake up Nintendo, wake up and smell the ashes.… Expand
  86. Panxosim
    Apr 12, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pésimo, simplemente una burla a quienes amamos esta hermosa saga, porque nintendo? Porque?.… Expand
  87. gslopez
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    The truth is that if I would want to play this game alone, my rate will be a lot better. I´m playing with my girlfriend, she is "the main citizen", and I can't help with anything! I don't have the main DIY recipes, I can't help in the main decisions and my experience is pretty limited. I don't have problems with the one island limitation but it feels like the co-op game experience isThe truth is that if I would want to play this game alone, my rate will be a lot better. I´m playing with my girlfriend, she is "the main citizen", and I can't help with anything! I don't have the main DIY recipes, I can't help in the main decisions and my experience is pretty limited. I don't have problems with the one island limitation but it feels like the co-op game experience is incomplete.
    And finally, why is it necessary to change the switch tools button when you are the second player? and why can't I pick items and store them in my inventory? That makes no sense to me.
    Please Nintendo, fix the co-op experience !!!!    … Expand
  88. honest_rev7
    Oct 1, 2020
    1
    WARNING:

    this game makes you suffer psychosomatic disorders. it starts gradually, and then it gets worse, and worse and worse. which is why 1) people get testy and argue with their bf/gf/wife/hubby/siblings which is why 2) people have to take a break from the game. because when playing this loop, they are reportedly much more mentally fragile, get triggered easily, suffer bouts    WARNING:

    this game makes you suffer psychosomatic disorders.

    it starts gradually, and then it gets worse, and worse and worse.

    which is why 1) people get testy and argue with their bf/gf/wife/hubby/siblings

    which is why 2) people have to take a break from the game. because when playing this loop, they are reportedly much more mentally fragile, get triggered easily, suffer bouts of mania, and have mental breakdowns

    3) which is why people hit plateu here after that initial high. it's addictive but not in a fun game sorta way, but like addiction proper. nook miles become external goals that prevent your brain from ever "finishing" aka getting some rest.

    don't let this game ruin your life. it's not cute, it's a dreadful game that wreaks havoc on your mental health once you see it for what it is.    … Expand
  89. Panzer8
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    bought the special edition switch and the 60$ game to share with my brother, only to find out that we can't create different islands and that the second player can barely do anything, disappointing to say the least, i really can't believe that nintendo would do something like this, im 100% sure that A LOT of families are experiencing the same thing, something so easy to fix as just givingbought the special edition switch and the 60$ game to share with my brother, only to find out that we can't create different islands and that the second player can barely do anything, disappointing to say the least, i really can't believe that nintendo would do something like this, im 100% sure that A LOT of families are experiencing the same thing, something so easy to fix as just giving the option to have different island per user, seriously disappointed with you nintendo.
    DO NOT BUY THIS if you share the switch with someone and this person wants to play the game.    … Expand
  90. Drull7737
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    The game is fun, the gameplay is addicting, this low score is based on the fact that if you try to play with multiple profiles, you will only have one island. This means that one person might start the island and have it be theirs and someone else would just be a resident, unable to play the game the way it was meant to be. Resources are limited, leading to whoever plays first every dayThe game is fun, the gameplay is addicting, this low score is based on the fact that if you try to play with multiple profiles, you will only have one island. This means that one person might start the island and have it be theirs and someone else would just be a resident, unable to play the game the way it was meant to be. Resources are limited, leading to whoever plays first every day getting everything and the second being left with nothing. Even buying a separate game cartridge won’t solve the problem. It’s a cheap way to sell switches, and proves Nintendo is losing its dedication to customers and families. 1 Star… Expand
  91. ANTURODRIGUEZ
    Apr 13, 2020
    2
    2nd accounts (the one that is "not" creator of the island) can not advance at the same pace as the principal... They do not let 2nd accounts do practically anything interesting, nor be part of the growth of the island.. So basically you're stuck until the principal advance
  92. climberguy12
    Apr 13, 2020
    3
    Quality game if you have one user in your household who would like to play this game. Fairly pointless game for any other users in your household.
  93. keith6937
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Like the game's single player play through, but the decision to limit it to one island per console, was the the dumbest thing I've seen. I have 4 kids who want to play it, but no one but the one who played first is actually in charge of anything, everyone else is second class stuck on their island. And with the island being as small as it is,, even if they weren't second class, it makesLike the game's single player play through, but the decision to limit it to one island per console, was the the dumbest thing I've seen. I have 4 kids who want to play it, but no one but the one who played first is actually in charge of anything, everyone else is second class stuck on their island. And with the island being as small as it is,, even if they weren't second class, it makes everything cramped and horrible. Bad job, needs an update to change to one island per account.… Expand
  94. Strarompi
    Apr 14, 2020
    2
    Only the first player created in the game can actually contribute to the development of the island and do the important stuff. The other players on the island can’t contribute and can only really gather resources. This limits every other player than the 1st one and really blows. I hope Nintendo fixes this.
  95. DavyHolly
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Locking the save data to once switch, limiting a household to one island so only one person can have a full experience? I see broken homes as siblings and souses alike fight over island layouts. This is such a clear money grab.

    Shame on you, Nintendo.
  96. BlueJay888
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    FAMILY UNFRIENDLY - Nintendo have decided to try and gouge families. its crazy that a game so suited to play by young kids is locked down to just one island per console. I can't justify multiple purchases for my kids, so only one of them can use NH (because she was promised it as a reward) while the others can't play. If she hadn't been promised the game, I wouldn't have bought it onFAMILY UNFRIENDLY - Nintendo have decided to try and gouge families. its crazy that a game so suited to play by young kids is locked down to just one island per console. I can't justify multiple purchases for my kids, so only one of them can use NH (because she was promised it as a reward) while the others can't play. If she hadn't been promised the game, I wouldn't have bought it on priniciple - this is just user hostile. Given the colossal difference in value between X-box game pass and the cost of all the Nintendo exclusives on the switch, this will be the last but one Nintendo game I buy (if I don't by the next Zelda game, my family will kick me out).… Expand
  97. Peachybrush
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Extremely disappointing game. I bought this thinking it would be a great couch co-op for my girlfriend and myself to play together after seeing the initial reviews of the game. It is not a great couch co-op game, the couch co-op feels like in fact it has intentionally been made to be a bad experience. Not only is the couch co-op bad but the game is effectively only good for 1 account perExtremely disappointing game. I bought this thinking it would be a great couch co-op for my girlfriend and myself to play together after seeing the initial reviews of the game. It is not a great couch co-op game, the couch co-op feels like in fact it has intentionally been made to be a bad experience. Not only is the couch co-op bad but the game is effectively only good for 1 account per switch. They have made it so whoever creates the island in the game the first time creates the only island you can make for your switch. Okay so you have to share an island, thats not bad it was for couch co-op anyways. Then after starting to play you realize that the first player is the "resident representative" so basically they get the full game experience. Every other play: does not get to create their own island, can not place and buildings, terraform or do anything of any importance to the island they are forced to play on, they do not get key recipes they will need to make basic furniture for their house that the first player gets, they cannot advance the story past what the first player advances the story to. Again, this game design has clearly been made to sell customers on more consoles, it feels very deliberately restrictive to all players but the first. It has intentionally made couch co-op a disappointing, shallow experience. I would not recommend you spend your money on this. Spend 15$ on startdew valley and get a game with 10x more content and functionality.… Expand
  98. MIchoucroute
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    C'est des débiles chez Nintendo !!!!
    Putain ils sont je sais pas combien dans leur Pays de merde et ils sont pas foutu d'ajouter la possibilité d'avoir chacun sont île ! Donc j'ai 4 enfant j’achète 4 Switch ?
    Nique tes mort le créateur !
  99. Nicooooo
    Apr 14, 2020
    2
    Why can I have only a island for console?
    It is the worst choice which Nintendo can do.
    I hope they will fix it as soon as it is possible
  100. DaddyJay
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    The one island per Switch is one of the scummiest video game moves I've ever seen. This is worse than EA and Star Wars Battlefront 2. I have three kids and we share a Switch. I'm not going to buy two more Switches just so everyone can have their own island. The fact that only the first person to log into the game gets to decide everything and have the only island is absolutelyThe one island per Switch is one of the scummiest video game moves I've ever seen. This is worse than EA and Star Wars Battlefront 2. I have three kids and we share a Switch. I'm not going to buy two more Switches just so everyone can have their own island. The fact that only the first person to log into the game gets to decide everything and have the only island is absolutely infuriating. I wish I had known this before buying, because I would have never bought this game. Shame on you Nintendo.… Expand
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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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