Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Babiel
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    First things first: sing the petition to don't restrict the number of islands per console: http://chng.it/Bz2kfWTc4y.

    Apparently, Nintendo is still in 1997. One island per console is one of the most disgusting things I have seen in the game industries. It completely ruins the experience for people who share a switch, not to mention no cloud saves, and no way to transfer data to other    First things first: sing the petition to don't restrict the number of islands per console: http://chng.it/Bz2kfWTc4y.

    Apparently, Nintendo is still in 1997. One island per console is one of the most disgusting things I have seen in the game industries. It completely ruins the experience for people who share a switch, not to mention no cloud saves, and no way to transfer data to other system. And it doesn't make sense in absolutely any point of view. If you share a switch, DON'T BUY THIS GAME unless you are okay with sharing resource, no tutorials for the second one to play, and a billion things more    … Expand
  2. Ozzburne
    May 31, 2020
    0
    One Island per switch. Absolutely trash menu system. Trash inventory Management. Villagers do more passive things but rarely give you things to do. Load times are forever for no reason. No way to evict villagers you dont like, and no way to reset their wardrobe either, so god forbid they pick up some ugly clothing out of nowhere. Cant set up DL'd custom design in shop. Honestly this game,One Island per switch. Absolutely trash menu system. Trash inventory Management. Villagers do more passive things but rarely give you things to do. Load times are forever for no reason. No way to evict villagers you dont like, and no way to reset their wardrobe either, so god forbid they pick up some ugly clothing out of nowhere. Cant set up DL'd custom design in shop. Honestly this game, while fun to play for a few weeks, is so crammed full of absolutely Garbage Tier design choices, I've stopped playing entirely. Maybe if they fix all their Day One Dev mistakes I'll come back, but seeing as its Nintendo I doubt they even see an issue. You'd think they've never made a game before, or havent been around for the last decade where crafting have been put into pretty much every game, and far better than in this one. Just stay in New Leaf, it made far better decisions than this game.… Expand
  3. ShoganUED
    Apr 9, 2020
    3
    Poor graphics, no voiced dialogue, small islands, and the worst multiplayer functionality I've ever seen. Trying to play this co-op with my wife & son is a nightmare. Even with 2 switches in the house one of us doesn't get an island and can only "support" the other 2 people. We have to buy multiple copies just to do local co-op between the islands. We each must have a Nintendo onlinePoor graphics, no voiced dialogue, small islands, and the worst multiplayer functionality I've ever seen. Trying to play this co-op with my wife & son is a nightmare. Even with 2 switches in the house one of us doesn't get an island and can only "support" the other 2 people. We have to buy multiple copies just to do local co-op between the islands. We each must have a Nintendo online account to visit other friends and family islands. Like pokemon this game has been stuck in the past, with out of date visuals, audio, and features. The devs are unwilling or unable to make real improvements in the franchise. Multiplayer was advertised as a great new feature and disappoints in every possible way.… Expand
  4. Nahna
    Apr 5, 2020
    1
    Grande decepção. Não com o jogo, que é fantástico para entregar o que promete (apesar de não ser um estilo para todos), mas com as decisões da Nintendo para com ele.

    O que você precisa saber antes de comprar: - Somente uma ilha por console - Não é possível fazer nada como o player 2 no coop local - Não é possível jogar coop online mesmo que tenha 2 switch (e 1 jogo) - Não é possível    Grande decepção. Não com o jogo, que é fantástico para entregar o que promete (apesar de não ser um estilo para todos), mas com as decisões da Nintendo para com ele.

    O que você precisa saber antes de comprar:
    - Somente uma ilha por console
    - Não é possível fazer nada como o player 2 no coop local
    - Não é possível jogar coop online mesmo que tenha 2 switch (e 1 jogo)
    - Não é possível transferir o save pra outro console
    - Não suporta save cloud
    - Não tem "matchmaking"

    Muito limitado para um jogo dessa geração. Uma pena.    … Expand
  5. Under_Ach1ever
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    I bought this game digitally for my wife and I. Started the game under my account. Wife wanted to play but cannot play her own game. She has limited abilities to play within my game space. This game doesn't let more than one person have an island on a Nintendo Switch. Not even if you have multiple accounts, with multiple Nintendo Online subs. Do not support this.
  6. JimmyFeckit
    Apr 9, 2020
    4
    Fun game for the first player to arrive on the island. If anyone else in the household plays, they are essentially a meaningless NPC that is unable to impact the story in any meaningful way. Terrible design decision that I hope they will reverse.

    The game itself is fun for the most part, even if it feels like it needs more variety after a while. It is clearly a game to just have fun    Fun game for the first player to arrive on the island. If anyone else in the household plays, they are essentially a meaningless NPC that is unable to impact the story in any meaningful way. Terrible design decision that I hope they will reverse.

    The game itself is fun for the most part, even if it feels like it needs more variety after a while. It is clearly a game to just have fun with and if I could actually play the game properly, it might be fun for me. My wife is enjoying it (primary player) though. Multiplayer aspect is incredibly shallow too, I expected more from that.

    I would say if Nintendo reverses their boneheaded single island move, it could be winner but they have sold a bajillion copies of it and likely dont care. Nintendo = Tom Nook.    … Expand
  7. jbcan
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The game could be fun but I however am stuck being the secondary player on the console so I have no freedom to play how I want, I am stuck as a passive villager on an island I have no say in
  8. klin
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    One island per console is a "design decision" that is, at best, in poor taste, and at worst, straight-up predatory behavior.

    Per console, only one player gets to experience the game at its fullest. The other players see less dialogue, experience less events, and are locked out entirely from certain parts of the game. No matter how good a game is, I cannot stand behind a company that    One island per console is a "design decision" that is, at best, in poor taste, and at worst, straight-up predatory behavior.

    Per console, only one player gets to experience the game at its fullest. The other players see less dialogue, experience less events, and are locked out entirely from certain parts of the game.

    No matter how good a game is, I cannot stand behind a company that sees fit to make such decisions.    … Expand
  9. anmckfarq
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Have to share an island with family members with progression determined by the first person who loads up the game - instant 0/10
  10. lazer59882
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    this game is incredibly boring and repetitive. Apparently the entire first day is just fishing and catching bugs. There is no reason to come back for a second day because the first day will suck so hard. Positive reviews are of this game or from people who hate video games and/or suffer from crippling anxiety and need the escape from their every day life. For anyone who actually likesthis game is incredibly boring and repetitive. Apparently the entire first day is just fishing and catching bugs. There is no reason to come back for a second day because the first day will suck so hard. Positive reviews are of this game or from people who hate video games and/or suffer from crippling anxiety and need the escape from their every day life. For anyone who actually likes video games, and enjoys their life, stay away. This will bore you to tears while you were waiting for the next horrific, repetitive, menial task for it to give you… Expand
  11. southoz
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    Not being the primary player I am not able to do anything but fish and catch bugs. House is paid off and I have caught over 200 fish yet I still don't have a DIY recipe for a flimsy axe no matter how many times I talk to Tom. Blocking progression based on the first person who played the game is terrible game design and the game has been a disappointing waste of time playing.
  12. telepili
    Mar 29, 2020
    3
    So... the other players in the island have restrictions.
    Do something and change this.
  13. Fuzzy81
    Mar 29, 2020
    4
    Most people are complaining about the one island issue but what kills the game for me is that they have removed more features then they added in which sucks
  14. Melina3
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    I can´t believe we need two switch for a full game experience. I find okay the one island per console, but at least give both players the same opportunities, I can only hope this to change so i can finally play this game at 100% .
  15. KikiF
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Secondary player can’t do much. This is insane considering nintendo switch isn’t considered as a handheld-only console. There’s no way to get another island except buying another switch which costs a lot of money that i’d never want to spend on
  16. Trevorv
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    The local multiplayer on this game is so badly designed it is a hate crime. I wish I had never bought this game. Please take your game back and give me my money back Nintendo!
  17. Hinch
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer absolutely stinks in this game. Corporate greed is the aim of this game by trying to force you to buy an additional switch due to the problems with the system they created! Madness!
  18. Raimondil
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    0 Because I can't even play it because my brother was the first one to play it. Thanks a lot who ever is responsible for the great idea of making all users on a switch play on the same island.
  19. MenntesMint
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    My brother received this game for his birthday and we were both super excited to have our islands but after he made his island we realized that it was only 1 island per switch, this is such a stupid, dumb, idiotic rule. Now my brother is the only one who can play the game and I'm stuck not being able to play. WOULD NOT BUY FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE!
  20. Hansss1987
    Apr 6, 2020
    1
    To be honest, this is a great game. It's very laid back and destressing. I like everything about it, except one really big issue. I don't want to be an ordinary villager who can't do anything besides collecting and gathering stuff. It really blows to be the second player. Nintendo, let us enjoy our very own island and give everyone in the household the full experience!
  21. Troutpond
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    One island per console ruined the entire game for those who have to share the console.
  22. Speed0012
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    I think I would like the game but I am unable to progress because my daughter has the primary character. So I am unable to get the full experience. It would be nice if there was a warning in the beginning. Then I would have set myself as the primary and then both of us would enjoy the game.
  23. AsphaltShip
    Apr 7, 2020
    0
    1 island PER CONSOLE with 1 player and up to 7 slaves (aka other players that cannot progress in the game) is a joke!

    You can’t transfer data in any way to “prevent cheating”, which is as naive as it is harmful for anyone that found out the first paragraph the hard way or whose console may break. Multiplayer is a vast joke with one player being nothing more than a portable tool/slave    1 island PER CONSOLE with 1 player and up to 7 slaves (aka other players that cannot progress in the game) is a joke!

    You can’t transfer data in any way to “prevent cheating”, which is as naive as it is harmful for anyone that found out the first paragraph the hard way or whose console may break.

    Multiplayer is a vast joke with one player being nothing more than a portable tool/slave

    Also be prepared for durability. Yes: tools break. A lot. Even the best ones break. This is by far the worst AC I’ve played so far and the worst offender is: I was eager to play it. So was a lot of people, and Nintendo will probably only look at the sales    … Expand
  24. Miinosh
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    Had fun for the first few days. When my girlfriend wanted to start playing, we realized that she could not have her own island. Since neither of us wants to be "player 2", which would severely limit what you can do, I lost all interest and won't play again until we can create separate islands on the same console.
  25. Plantdadrob
    Apr 7, 2020
    1
    It’s a great game but the switch is shared between my partner and I. He created an account first and created the island. I’ve been more interested and put more hours in but can’t progress unless he progresses first. Wish multiplayer was better and everyone could get the same game experience.
  26. G33ch
    Apr 8, 2020
    1
    The limitations on anyone other than the initial player are absolutely ridiculous. This was a huge disappointment for me as my wife started the island (one island per switch) and I was left as an ancillary character when I joined in. The game play looked fun when she was playing, such a shame.
  27. Tmrla
    May 3, 2020
    0
    Bought as an escape from the quarantine blues and being stuck inside.

    Saw my son placing his tent on my island. Googled to find out there’s only one island per console. So this is a game about living with people in a small space with limited resources due to that restriction. Because I haven’t lived that enough for the last two months. What an absolute letdown. Deleted my save so my son    Bought as an escape from the quarantine blues and being stuck inside.

    Saw my son placing his tent on my island. Googled to find out there’s only one island per console.

    So this is a game about living with people in a small space with limited resources due to that restriction. Because I haven’t lived that enough for the last two months.

    What an absolute letdown. Deleted my save so my son could enjoy and I’ll just enjoy the day to day drudgery of quarantine.

    Thanks for nothing, Nintendo.    … Expand
  28. Scoose
    May 10, 2020
    2
    This game is a shameless cash grab by Nintendo to sell more consoles. To get the full experience, a second cartridge won't work, you need to buy a whole new console. The first player experiences the full game, additional players get to see what the first player chooses to do.

    Nintendo did this knowing the game would be popular and could potentially boost console sales. They might not    This game is a shameless cash grab by Nintendo to sell more consoles. To get the full experience, a second cartridge won't work, you need to buy a whole new console. The first player experiences the full game, additional players get to see what the first player chooses to do.

    Nintendo did this knowing the game would be popular and could potentially boost console sales. They might not care about one customer, but I will not be purchasing another thing by Nintendo unless this gets fixed.    … Expand
  29. shaemarie
    May 14, 2020
    0
    Bought this game for my kids to play and I'm fuming that they can't each play on their own islands on their own account. Each subsequent player is extremely limited by the first player and they get a watered down experience. So dissappointed.
  30. TheWiseCherokee
    May 14, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console????? That’s not going over well with my kids and I’m not about to buy each of them a switch simply so they can have their own islands to enjoy. Wish I could get a refund.
  31. SirLedyuka
    May 30, 2020
    0
    TL;DR
    The game is not finished nor polished. it looks like a giant beta with lots of feature that Nintendo put in the game for testing, but are very limited. I'm convinced the team that developed AC:NH is not as skilled nor experienced in game design than the one who've done the previous games.
    This game is a deception: - One island per console. You want to play with your relatives?    TL;DR
    The game is not finished nor polished. it looks like a giant beta with lots of feature that Nintendo put in the game for testing, but are very limited. I'm convinced the team that developed AC:NH is not as skilled nor experienced in game design than the one who've done the previous games.

    This game is a deception:
    - One island per console. You want to play with your relatives? Buy a new console you pigeon!

    - The local multiplayer is simply awful: the current player is considered "Master" and the second player a "Slave". As a slave, you can do absolutely nothing. NOT EVEN OPEN YOUR OWN INVENTORY. The local multiplayer is basically useless.

    - The UI design is bad, really bad. You need to pass 3 dialog boxes minimum before even reaching the feature you want. Characters talk to say nothing, really.

    - The famous "Characters are more intelligent now! They're aware with their environment" is completely **** They're no real upgrade of the dialogue system, villagers end-ups saying the same thing over and over again. The environmental awareness basically adds one dialogue out of the 20s they have.

    - You don't get to choose you villagers. If you fall with a villager you don't want, you're screwed, as the mechanism behind a villager moving out is strange; nobody knows exactly how it works. For me, I had to wait 2 months for a specific villager, out of the 6 I don't wanted in my island, to go.

    - If one of your villager move out, you have only a day to find another you want. Otherwise, the game will automatically give you a random one, too bad if you don't want him ¯_(ツ)_/¯.

    - It 's been 3 month since the release of the game. The only update we had were about "fixing stuff" and reducing some insects spawn because player could make a lot of money with it (But they let people sell their villager for an insane amount of money; see what happened to Raymond, it's just disgusting), and adding characters that should've been in the initial release of the game (Redd and Leif).

    - The craft system is very basic. You can't even craft multiple object at once, or use materials stocked in your house directly in the craft system.

    - It seems there's less insects and fishes to capture. Gyroids have been completely removed from the game. You read that right.

    - The game has a "story" that you can reach in about 1-2 weeks (because the game makes you wait one day each time you progress). When you finally reached that goal, the credits play, and it feels like there's nothing else to do in the game. Because there's nothing else to do in the game.

    - There's even less interactions with Nook and Isabelle than the last game. I thought it would be time for Nintendo to let players know Isabelle and Nook better, but no.

    - Speaking of them, they do the daily announcements every time you launch the game. After the completion of the main goal of the game, Isabelle will, EVERYDAY, says that there's nothing to say, unless you have someone move in/out, or a special event.
    Basically, this feature is useless after spending 1-2 weeks in the game.

    - The RNG behind the crafting recipes is broken. It's like the game doesn't want you to learn new items to craft. For weeks I stumble upon the same crafting recipes everyday. This is even more infuriating when the recipe you earn is composed of other recipe you don't have.

    - The whole Island Terraformation was a great idea, but badly executed. You can only terraformate one cell at the time. Your island is about 100*100 cells. It'll take you days before you reach your terraformation goal.

    - Remember when you could invite villagers to your house? Forget that. It does not exist in this game.

    There's a lot of thing Nintendo could have done to polish the game. There's a lot of features that are missing from the previous games, a lot of characters that are missing too.
    The game doesn't seem finished, nor polished in any way. In 3 months, we had ONE update with 2 characters that should've have been in the initial release of the game.
    Nintendo doesn't seem to care. but since the game is one of the most sold game of all time on switch, I don't think they'll continue to update the game with new characters and upgraded features.
    The hype killed the game.    … Expand
  32. GameZmaster43
    Jun 1, 2020
    0
    It’s absolutely appalling the design decisión from Nintendo not only making the one island per switch but also making only the first player the citizen representative. I was not the first player to start it up even though I bought it and now I’m stuck in the story. There are people that say this has always been the case, well that does not mean it’s right, it’s greedy from Nintendo forIt’s absolutely appalling the design decisión from Nintendo not only making the one island per switch but also making only the first player the citizen representative. I was not the first player to start it up even though I bought it and now I’m stuck in the story. There are people that say this has always been the case, well that does not mean it’s right, it’s greedy from Nintendo for trying to get me buy another switch for another familiar member. It’s a household console, already expensive in this time of crisis but also the game is expensive too, we do not live in a chocolate world. This feature has completely ruined the game for me, if animal crossing is a great game well then that’s a game that’s unplayable for me.… Expand
  33. i_mush
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    This game has been marketed as a game for family amd friends where the multiplayer was encouraged, yet if you don’t get to start the islamd, you’re basically a roamer that aimlessly collects fruit. You give no contribution to the development of the island and are bound to the progress the first player decides to male, it feels like you don’t matter at all, you don’t even receive recipes orThis game has been marketed as a game for family amd friends where the multiplayer was encouraged, yet if you don’t get to start the islamd, you’re basically a roamer that aimlessly collects fruit. You give no contribution to the development of the island and are bound to the progress the first player decides to male, it feels like you don’t matter at all, you don’t even receive recipes or anything. Factor in the decision of one island per console and you can easily jump to the conclusion that nintendo wants every engaged player to own a console, and since the Nintendo switch sits on a price range that’s way higher than that of the Nintendo 3DS this is just absurd. If you’re alone the game is fine and perfect, if you share the console with other people the game will be cool just for the first player, and utterly boring and discriminating for the remaining players. Also, if the first player stops playing, everyone is stuck and the only option is to restart the game from zero.… Expand
  34. AlicesGun
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Don't buy this game if you have more people playing on one Switch. It is a good Game for the first Player that enters the game, but the next player that wants to start the game is strictly limited in his gameplay.
  35. Danbea
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    My bf started playing before me. No option to create my own island and being the 2nd player to start on a console sucks. You miss out on so much that only the 1st player gets in terms of activities, resources, etc. It's absolutely terrible. You have to buy a 2nd console if more than one person in your household wants to get the full game experience. That's unacceptable.
  36. PloverLoverjr
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So great game if you are the first player. However, if you are playing local multiplayer with your family the game is absolute trash. Everything in the game is progress locked behind the first player. Whoever came up with the Resident Representative idea has no idea what Animal Crossing should be.

    Hopefully at some point Nintendo removes this so that all players can play the game equally.    … Expand
  37. blendcoffee
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer sucks on this one. They might as well say it's single player on the store page. And by the way: 1 island per switch. How on earth you people don't have 1 switch per family member at this point? /s
  38. Alextricity
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The Game is great for one person per day as once one player has done something on the island the other player has no purpose for that whole day and cannot progress at all the perfect fix for the game would be one 'island' per switch but sub island's which are un editable by accounts who dont own that sub island, or better yet just an option for cloud saves or 2 islands.
  39. ALb7XjrpdgruRkD
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    It is so ridiculous that only one player has access to all of the features of the game. I allowed my younger sister to play the game before me, and now as player two I won't be able to do everything! Shame on you Nintendo for your greed and laziness!
  40. Bhrawn
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We have 3 daughters that play this game and I've got to say, TERRIBLE decision to only allow 1 island per Switch! Really leaves a bad taste in my mouth towards Nintendo. I can't imagine they didn't see these issues as being a problem before release, which, I think, makes them terrible, greedy people. Here I thought they were a family-priority company. Disgraceful!
  41. RezzCritic
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Payed for a switch, Payed for an online subscription, payed for the game, can't even enjoy it fully because I'm player 2.

    Never again
  42. jjenninnggss
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I created a metacritic account for the sole purpose of expressing my disappointment in this game. It'd be a 10 for the single player game, but the terrible way they handled multiplayer ruins it. I let my wife take the lead, only to find I can't progress. Plus, playing at the same time with local coop is a joke. I'd rather sit back and watch someone else play. Like others have pointed out,I created a metacritic account for the sole purpose of expressing my disappointment in this game. It'd be a 10 for the single player game, but the terrible way they handled multiplayer ruins it. I let my wife take the lead, only to find I can't progress. Plus, playing at the same time with local coop is a joke. I'd rather sit back and watch someone else play. Like others have pointed out, this is a blatant and disappointing money grab by Nintendo.… Expand
  43. PlayTop2100
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only one island per switch makes me mad. I wanted to play the game but Nintendo said "Naw fam".
  44. bbdude95
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer:
    Claiming the game is "co-op" is basically a joke. If you aren't the first person to start the game you are essentially useless and every functionality is locked out. You have to wait for the original player to advance the story if you want anything to happen or change. Now if player one decides to take a break from the game or isn't able to play for a while you have no option    Multiplayer:
    Claiming the game is "co-op" is basically a joke. If you aren't the first person to start the game you are essentially useless and every functionality is locked out. You have to wait for the original player to advance the story if you want anything to happen or change. Now if player one decides to take a break from the game or isn't able to play for a while you have no option but to wait for them. I hope you didn't buy this game for the sole purpose of playing multiplayer like I did.

    Game content:
    The island feels pretty small when you first start out. The island we chose had very little starting space. The tutorial is fairly long for how simple the mechanics are. Second player and up will progress through the opening a lot faster. The game is cute as always but fairly bland. Tldr: Multiplayer is horrible and there isn't really much to redeem the game.    … Expand
  45. Nurseg64
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Pre-ordered, waited....got the game, let my son go first...finally got to play, only to find out I'm a glorified NPC. My son is enjoying the game and from what little I could actually do in the game it looks like it could be fun to play if you are the only one in your household. This is ridiculous, I have been a long time customer but this will be the last time I purchase Nintendo gamesPre-ordered, waited....got the game, let my son go first...finally got to play, only to find out I'm a glorified NPC. My son is enjoying the game and from what little I could actually do in the game it looks like it could be fun to play if you are the only one in your household. This is ridiculous, I have been a long time customer but this will be the last time I purchase Nintendo games unless they fix this issue. In this day and age and state of the world, no one needs to feel like a second class citizen while playing a GAME. PLEASE FIX THIS!… Expand
  46. VEKT808
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Was so looking forward to starting my own island but you know I’m a secondary account so I don’t matter to Nintendo and the only way to matter is to buy another switch, yay.
  47. Grixx
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per switch, I have 2 kids that want to play, caused nothing but fighting so far..
  48. FatalPhantom
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Me and my wife are having to share an island. We cant even cart swap like you used to
  49. krodish
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is completely broken having only one island per switch. It makes no sense at all. Multiple people on the same switch destroy the experience.
  50. RiceF
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Absolutely ridiculous that they limit players so that only one person can play. We have a large family, and we can’t even buy additional copies to play because it’s locked per Nintendo Switch console. I hope they do something to address this.
  51. Disco420
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you plan on playing this game across multiple accounts on one switch your progress will be gated based on the progress of the 1st account to play the game on your console. This is without warning and nothing in the game advises you of this.

    This killed all hype I have for this game as I've wasted so much time trying to craft an axe when I can't even unlock the recipe. I refuse to    If you plan on playing this game across multiple accounts on one switch your progress will be gated based on the progress of the 1st account to play the game on your console. This is without warning and nothing in the game advises you of this.

    This killed all hype I have for this game as I've wasted so much time trying to craft an axe when I can't even unlock the recipe. I refuse to restart this game unless island reps can be appointed dynamically or so.e other workaround/fix is implemented.    … Expand
  52. aquadude123
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console is scummy, but not deal breaking on its own. You can't even buy a second copy of the game, you literally have to buy a second Switch. That is more scummy than pretty much anything I've seen in gaming before.

    However, despite the scummy decision, I wasn't planning on having more than one island anyways, so it's not a deal-breaker. What is a deal-breaker for me    Only one island per console is scummy, but not deal breaking on its own. You can't even buy a second copy of the game, you literally have to buy a second Switch. That is more scummy than pretty much anything I've seen in gaming before.

    However, despite the scummy decision, I wasn't planning on having more than one island anyways, so it's not a deal-breaker. What is a deal-breaker for me is that there's only one First Resident per island, and pretty much everything is locked off for anyone who isn't a First Resident. This, in combination the SCUMMY practice I mentioned before, is why the game deserves a 0 in its current state. I've never felt so betrayed by a company before and I bought Fallout 76.    … Expand
  53. Paddycakes
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Ive been excited about New horizons for a long time. I was equally excited to share the island with my wife and enjoy what content was offered. Then I realized the limitations of being "player 2". While my wife gets to enjoy unlocking all the content, getting all the resources and recipes, and learning about the game from a very nice tutorial, im left to only mess with what littleIve been excited about New horizons for a long time. I was equally excited to share the island with my wife and enjoy what content was offered. Then I realized the limitations of being "player 2". While my wife gets to enjoy unlocking all the content, getting all the resources and recipes, and learning about the game from a very nice tutorial, im left to only mess with what little repeatable content there is to do.

    The only meaningful things i can do is gather resources and give them to the person who is the main character to progress their story.Im no longer involved in the gameplay, and pretty much cast out to do nothing other than work on my house. This is not animal crossing to me, even if i share a console with another player i shouldnt be relegated to playing a gimped minecraft.

    Forcing me to pay for another switch CONSOLE to get my own island to play is not acceptable in the least and should addressed as the most important issue IMMEDIATELY. Until then i give a score for what its like to be player 2. There is nothing to do so its a 0    … Expand
  54. Drsenn2
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Cooperative play becomes competitive. People either have to fight to get to the console first in order to play in a manner that pushes the story forward, or you have to manipulate the time/date to be able to have the resources available to you. Poor choices; bad call, Nintendo
  55. Space7007
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Really wanted to enjoy this game with my family but the one island per console is extremely limiting. The real spoiler is that only the first person to play (the island leader) is the only one who can advance the game for everyone else. If you live alone or are the only one who plans to play on the switch this is a non-issue. For those who plan to play with family or friends on the sameReally wanted to enjoy this game with my family but the one island per console is extremely limiting. The real spoiler is that only the first person to play (the island leader) is the only one who can advance the game for everyone else. If you live alone or are the only one who plans to play on the switch this is a non-issue. For those who plan to play with family or friends on the same switch it is extremely limiting factor and makes progress dependent on the first one who played.… Expand
  56. Justforhowbadur
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Nintendo is the Disney of video games. They are incredibly greedy and refuse to work with their fan-base. One island PER SWITCH? No. Money grubbing and asinine. If you're looking for another reason not to buy it, loading times in multiplayer are absurd. Every single time someone comes to/leaves from an island, everyone gets a 90 second loading screen.
  57. Davemarco
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Just found out that I can't actually enjoy any of this game's features, simply because my wife logged in first. This is the worst game design ever - fix this Nintendo!
  58. Init
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo did this to themselves. Noone should need to buy a new console just to have another save state on a game. It would be a 10 if they thought of the customer for once.
  59. shradke
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    It's great fun (for one person per console), but some serious oversight regarding local multiplayer progression hampers the main point of such a communal video game experience. Simply allowing others to contribute to town building projects instead of locking them behind the main account holder would vastly improve the game. The fact that only one person can access the construction boxesIt's great fun (for one person per console), but some serious oversight regarding local multiplayer progression hampers the main point of such a communal video game experience. Simply allowing others to contribute to town building projects instead of locking them behind the main account holder would vastly improve the game. The fact that only one person can access the construction boxes for new resident plots is case-and-point of this poor design.… Expand
  60. VinnyVagabond
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    I'm very dissapoined that you can only have one island per switch.. Hopeless decision, that is consumer super-unfriendly.
  61. whoaskedhim
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    I share a Switch with my fiancée and we bought this game knowing about the co-op and single-island-per-console restrictions, but we were naive about just how much these restrictions would affect gameplay. In every possible way, Nintendo has designed this game to be a single-player experience. Just sharing the same island sounded bearable, but it turns out that EVERYTHING in this game hasI share a Switch with my fiancée and we bought this game knowing about the co-op and single-island-per-console restrictions, but we were naive about just how much these restrictions would affect gameplay. In every possible way, Nintendo has designed this game to be a single-player experience. Just sharing the same island sounded bearable, but it turns out that EVERYTHING in this game has to be shared, zero-sum style. All the daily spawning resources? Only one player can take advantage of them per day. All the first-time awards for donating or developing the island? Only one player get the rewards. If one player happens to play the game more often than any other sharing the same console, there will be very little gameplay left to enjoy for the others. Nintendo has done this purposefully, betting that the pain inflicted on the players would be enough to justify buying more hardware and game copies. In our case, it has just soured us on their brand. Shame.… Expand
  62. FixACNHnow
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Fix multiplayer and I will rate this a 10/10 because otherwise I love this game!!!!
  63. akiiyra
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I've been playing for a couple of days and while i honestly thought it was a 9, i soon realized my sister as player 2 wasn't really able to do anything fun in the game and that really sucked out all the enjoyment I had with the game. Being able to have fun alone is no fun at all. I really hope Nintendo fixes this as the one island per console policy is incredibly unnecessary.
  64. Thesarge
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Do not purchase if you intend to play with multiple players. Only the first child can progress the game or basically do anything on the island. No way for multiple islands. Kids in tears, what a mess. Absolutely moronic decision by the designers to not allow more than one player per game. Unfortunately bought from the Nintendo online shop so can’t return the game. DO NOT PURCHASE. I WantDo not purchase if you intend to play with multiple players. Only the first child can progress the game or basically do anything on the island. No way for multiple islands. Kids in tears, what a mess. Absolutely moronic decision by the designers to not allow more than one player per game. Unfortunately bought from the Nintendo online shop so can’t return the game. DO NOT PURCHASE. I Want to throw the switch out the window. Will sell the stupid thing once ps5 is released.… Expand
  65. Aeolianmode
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    After playing for a week, I realized I have more fun with New Leaf. New Horizons has bafflingly removed core features that were present in New Leaf, and the pacing of progression feels artificially slowed down to hide the lack content. This is coming from an AC veteran who knows what's missing and also knows what a more fun pacing for this type of game feels like. The customization isAfter playing for a week, I realized I have more fun with New Leaf. New Horizons has bafflingly removed core features that were present in New Leaf, and the pacing of progression feels artificially slowed down to hide the lack content. This is coming from an AC veteran who knows what's missing and also knows what a more fun pacing for this type of game feels like. The customization is deeper and far more fleshed out, but this feels like it was at the expense of some gameplay features. While relaxing and charming, if you want the purest core AC experience, dig up a 3DS and get New Leaf.

    That would be my 7 star review. But here's the kicker. Reviewers haven't discussed this because they tend to not share their consoles with a family. As a single player I am having a good time with the game, but the inability to allow multiple users their own islands is moronic, greedy, and especially cruel to low income households.

    As such I have put my score at 0 to help send a message to Nintendo. Be kind to families. Especially during a time like this, while a worldwide pandemic threatens everyone's normal life. Fix this, Nintendo, and I'll adjust my score.    … Expand
  66. Icodia
    Mar 26, 2020
    3
    Do not buy this game if more than one person wants to play on the same Nintendo Switch. The first person (1P) to start the game is the only person who can advance and actually play the story. Anyone else playing is a limited resident, they can’t even help out with the main story objectives. If you’re not the 1P, you won’t get as much access to getting Nook Miles, opportunities, or DIYs andDo not buy this game if more than one person wants to play on the same Nintendo Switch. The first person (1P) to start the game is the only person who can advance and actually play the story. Anyone else playing is a limited resident, they can’t even help out with the main story objectives. If you’re not the 1P, you won’t get as much access to getting Nook Miles, opportunities, or DIYs and you lack a lot of experience/fun that the 1P gets. Having to share a island is kinda fun, but when other people can’t contribute near as much as the 1P it’s unfair. The multiplayer mode is awful too. It’s a leader/follower style so if you’re the follower, you can’t access your inventory, collect things to your inventory, or travel together. I don’t understand the point of multiplayer when the other players can’t do much.Both players should equally get to play normally on multiplayer. Also, if you happen to lose or damage your switch, your game is gone for good because there’s no backup save or ability to transfer data.… Expand
  67. Dinosauce
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    Giving this a 2 until something is changed about some major aspects of the game. I love animal crossing, and bought New Horizons with the intention of playing it, and getting my fiancé into the game since she's never played. Soon after we discovered that she can't have her own island, make progress, or contribute to goals whatsoever since I launched the game first. She was excited to playGiving this a 2 until something is changed about some major aspects of the game. I love animal crossing, and bought New Horizons with the intention of playing it, and getting my fiancé into the game since she's never played. Soon after we discovered that she can't have her own island, make progress, or contribute to goals whatsoever since I launched the game first. She was excited to play the game, but now she's just sad and disappointed that she can't An option when starting the game on her profile should have come up. "Would you like to play your own save on your own island, or would you like to be a glorified visitor?" The other complaint that I have is that the online functionality requires you and everyone on your island to stop what you're doing and spend the next minute watching the person arrive or leave. You can't do anything while its going on and you have to watch it. Totally slows down and puts a massive break in the flow every time. Other than that I've mostly enjoyed the game. Just wish the multiplayer made more sense, and the multiple user profiles were individual.… Expand
  68. Lizhagen
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Each person in our family needs their own island. What a let down. We would happily buy an additional game, but a needing a second console is ridiculous.
  69. nieangel
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer limitation is absolutely unacceptable without clear warning.
  70. Jomarlazo57
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The fact that there can only be one island per switch. I let my little sister play the game before me cause she was excited and when I began to play I wasn't able to progress the game. It's unacceptable.
  71. MakerWhy
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Only one person on a switch can experience what the game has to offer? What cruddy industry has to stoop this low for money. They screwed themselves with this
  72. Micha228
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Disgusting limits on a single switch. Do not buy until they address it. You CANNOT PROGRESS until the first player do too sign in does. 60$ for that? Really?
  73. FelisMoon
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    I wanted to like this game so much... but it has severe issues, enough to make it unplayable, to make a full review of the issues without spoiling even a thing. Well, here is the first issue. You can only have one save game, one save slot, one island in the entire console. You are forced to share the island with the other users playing in your console. You change something in there, amdI wanted to like this game so much... but it has severe issues, enough to make it unplayable, to make a full review of the issues without spoiling even a thing. Well, here is the first issue. You can only have one save game, one save slot, one island in the entire console. You are forced to share the island with the other users playing in your console. You change something in there, amd it will change for everyone on that console as well. A bit crappy, because there is a lot of people that preffer to put dedication or enjoy to play alone or just preffer to not have their kids messing with the island and the things youve done but it can be tolerable. Except its not. Because the game implements a system where the first player or user that plays the game, is a "leader" that consists of granting progression lock to all other users. What do i mean? It means that if the leader player hasnt played trough some part of the game, no one else can ... it hears like a joke, like, havent you thought the leader player could just abandon the game and force everyone to get stuck? Or just not play as often and delay the hell out of the other users? This game seems promising, but so many stuff limit you for no reason whatsover really, who thought it would be neccesary to force everyone to share one single save game, and at the same time lock the progress to all users except the one who first booted up the game? Yeah, because its not the user who bought the game but the one who plays it first. And yes, you guessed it, there is no way to change this "leader player" unless you delete all save game data and let the game as new and unplayed. Too many issues to be enjoyed just by a fatal saving system that nobody likes or understands why it was made that way.… Expand
  74. Ecthaelion
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    You can only have 1 island, I repeat, 1 island per console. Got a wife or husband that wants their own save file like EVERY OTHER GAME IN EXISTENCE. Nope! Got kids.... You better shell out for another whole console. Gameplay is irrelevant in light of these oversights. Getting my $60 back.
  75. Blueberriez
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    I'm unable to play full game cause my sister started playing first. I cannot improve our island. It feels like playing some kind of demo version. The game can only be recommended for people who live alone and want to play alone. It doesn't work for families.
  76. joewp
    Mar 27, 2020
    3
    giving this such a low review does not feel right, but i personally feel that it is only fair.
    i feel that nintendo hasn't put much thought into the fact that the switch is a console which has multiple profiles, also siblings tend not to want to share saves which will lead to arguments. to make all of this worse even though up to 8 players can play on one island only one of those 8 ( the    giving this such a low review does not feel right, but i personally feel that it is only fair.
    i feel that nintendo hasn't put much thought into the fact that the switch is a console which has multiple profiles, also siblings tend not to want to share saves which will lead to arguments. to make all of this worse even though up to 8 players can play on one island only one of those 8 ( the first player to begin the game) can actually do anything of significance. It would seem little less harsh if the game was linked to a cartridge or digital copy even so then this seems very anti-consumer. I cant see what would be so bad about adding seperate user game saves    … Expand
  77. Mercenary4Pizza
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    One island per console...wow, great idea. Thanks a lot Nintendo, really appreciate it.
  78. Riverblare
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    I can’t believe that I can’t have my own island. My roommate gets to do all these fun things, progress the island, access tons more diy recipes, make important decisions, and all I get to do is collect bugs and plant flowers. When I tried being collaborative with my roommate, all I could do was hand over materials I harvested like a slave so she could make cool things. I get so angryI can’t believe that I can’t have my own island. My roommate gets to do all these fun things, progress the island, access tons more diy recipes, make important decisions, and all I get to do is collect bugs and plant flowers. When I tried being collaborative with my roommate, all I could do was hand over materials I harvested like a slave so she could make cool things. I get so angry watching her play it. Games shouldn’t be made like this. I shouldn’t have to get my own console. This game is utterly crap. Worst decision ever.… Expand
  79. calebgray
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Excellent game outside of the *enormous* issue that is the limitation to a single island per console. This is not only infuriating and completely unprecedented, but also an entirely unnecessary constraint. Furthermore, the progress on said island is hugely dependent on the individual that created it, and the others on the island are severely limited based on what the original creator hasExcellent game outside of the *enormous* issue that is the limitation to a single island per console. This is not only infuriating and completely unprecedented, but also an entirely unnecessary constraint. Furthermore, the progress on said island is hugely dependent on the individual that created it, and the others on the island are severely limited based on what the original creator has and hasn't yet done. Cannot give this game the good score it deserves in light of this issue - Nintendo needs to fix this immediately. On the bright side, EA finally has a competitor for greediest video game company of the year!… Expand
  80. GoldFishy
    Mar 27, 2020
    3
    Great game, its super chill and addictive good job nintendo. The multiplayer is where it gets complicated. Players can only own 1 island per switch. So the console isnt a family system anymore. It becomes a 400$ personal console. They made it so other accounts on one switch can play on the same island but that player cant do much apart from fsrming the resources which is ridiculous. ThisGreat game, its super chill and addictive good job nintendo. The multiplayer is where it gets complicated. Players can only own 1 island per switch. So the console isnt a family system anymore. It becomes a 400$ personal console. They made it so other accounts on one switch can play on the same island but that player cant do much apart from fsrming the resources which is ridiculous. This feature may as well not exist. I really hope nintendo can get the family focused view they once had. Because this really sucks for every household that bought the game thinking they were going to be able to compare islands...

    Cheap shot nintendo. Really    … Expand
  81. Razz3020
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Love the game its so cute! HOWEVER. We are a family of 4 and were very disappointed to find out we can each have our own save file....only one person can have an "island" and advance the story. My two kids were very disappointed to find this out. Read online that you cant even buy multiple copies of the game to fix this ):
  82. delphi2
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    While this is a lovely game to play while in isolation, it is absolutely terrible if you have even just two people per household who want to play it. Not everyone can afford to have multiple switches per household. Nintendo dropped the ball in regards to multiplayer use on a single switch. My brother and I went 50/50 on buying this game and because he made his character first, I have beenWhile this is a lovely game to play while in isolation, it is absolutely terrible if you have even just two people per household who want to play it. Not everyone can afford to have multiple switches per household. Nintendo dropped the ball in regards to multiplayer use on a single switch. My brother and I went 50/50 on buying this game and because he made his character first, I have been reduced to a secondary character that cannot assist in major island development, even though I spend more time playing than him. It’s quite frustrating. I would love to give this game a wonderful review but I simply cannot.… Expand
  83. TwntyrACFan
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    You can only make one town per console? Even though I purchased 3 seperate copies of the game? I bought a copy of the game for my son, my wife, and myself, and all three of them will have the same town. Thank God I read the paragraph-long disclaimer on the back of the box before opening the shrink wrap.
  84. GeorgeC97
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    I bought this game for my partner and I as we were both fans of the game when we were younger and fancied some nostalgia to get us through lockdown. Being the gentleman that I am I let her go first, however, I didn’t realise this would have lasting consequences from what I can only see as the full game experience. As a player 2 profile (even though I bought the **** game) I cannotI bought this game for my partner and I as we were both fans of the game when we were younger and fancied some nostalgia to get us through lockdown. Being the gentleman that I am I let her go first, however, I didn’t realise this would have lasting consequences from what I can only see as the full game experience. As a player 2 profile (even though I bought the **** game) I cannot progress, at all. All of the island progress features, only the first profile who opens the game is able to make any sort of progress. For me, it has ruined the whole experience. Nintendo have literally **** so many people here and I am one of them. **** me did this game not go through any rigorous testing, I mean, any sane person would surely shoot this design down. Awful awful stuff. Updated needed ASPA to correct this cluster****. Nintendo deserve all these awful reviews for ruining the experience for many fans, including myself. I can understand why ratings from critics were high (lone experience) but for most of us working class folk, one switch per household is all we can afford. Plus £50 for the game itself, which I bought, and now am completely restricted to gaining the full experience.

    ****    … Expand
  85. Becausejohn
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Extremely disappointing for a family household. My partner is the only person who can do any of the interesting factors of the game. This ruins the experience for anyone else.
  86. Kaliden
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    By far the most anticipated game for the year that I was waiting for. Could not wait to experiance it with my daughter. Good thing I let her start first. She is loving it. As for me, there is zero reason for me to play at all. Never mind I am the one that paid for it all. One island and one player for progression period is less antiquated as it is an obvious greed grab to try to sellBy far the most anticipated game for the year that I was waiting for. Could not wait to experiance it with my daughter. Good thing I let her start first. She is loving it. As for me, there is zero reason for me to play at all. Never mind I am the one that paid for it all. One island and one player for progression period is less antiquated as it is an obvious greed grab to try to sell another console for each household. That is not going to happen. I pumped up Nintendo like crazy to everyone I know this year and now I feel betrayed. I won't make that mistake anymore. Going back to Stadia and Xbox.… Expand
  87. AlDente8
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    I just want to share an island equally with my significant other. What's the point in playing now?
  88. SilliestPutty
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    I wouldn't have purchased this game if I had known there was only 1 Island per console.
  89. trinityw
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Let me change the resident representative, Nintendo ! Stop money grabbing and trying to make us buy another $300 console and $60 game, and warn people before they start their save file
  90. Chandlersea
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    This game would be perfect if your the island rep. Everyone else gets to play the f2p version...
  91. Lamp2109
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Apart from what the other users have to say about this game being frustrating as a second player, Animal Crossing: New Horizons evokes a very real anxiety during this time of isolation. With only one island and limited resources, this game is more reflective of quarantine than island life. In a time when you have no control, playing New Horizons as the second player is amplified by theApart from what the other users have to say about this game being frustrating as a second player, Animal Crossing: New Horizons evokes a very real anxiety during this time of isolation. With only one island and limited resources, this game is more reflective of quarantine than island life. In a time when you have no control, playing New Horizons as the second player is amplified by the limited choices and control of “your” island.… Expand
  92. Fthisgame
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Spoiler alert, can't be played by two players on the same island on the same switch. Everything the second player does or picks up vanishes.
  93. tootles420
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Very limited multiplayer play unless you own two consoles. the loading screen for multiplayer is so annoying and long
  94. Arials22
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Had lots of fun with it for first 2 days. But it's a super slow game after that. Got to the point where i enter game, pay off loan and quit for the day. Don't know if its gonna pick up after but i don't fell like it.
  95. RoyDonk
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    This game epitomizes Nintendo’s anti consumerism. The ways this game goes about save files and local multiplayer is archaic and ridiculous. Nintendo purposely limits any additional player in ways that force people into purchasing multiple switches if they would like to enjoy the game with another person. As an additional player you are limited to being basically useless. Nintendo has alsoThis game epitomizes Nintendo’s anti consumerism. The ways this game goes about save files and local multiplayer is archaic and ridiculous. Nintendo purposely limits any additional player in ways that force people into purchasing multiple switches if they would like to enjoy the game with another person. As an additional player you are limited to being basically useless. Nintendo has also limited the player to a single Island save file per switch, with no cloud saves or file transfer. If you own two switches, Too bad. If you share a console and want to have separate islands. Too bad. If you want to enjoy the game with a family member, partner, or friend on a single console. Too bad. There is not a single technical limitation to create the major flaws of this game. The issue is Nintendo’s greed and desire to take advantage of their blindly loyal fanbase. Nintendo is the EA of the first party and should be treated as such. Don’t let Nintendo spit in your face. Don’t buy New Horizons.… Expand
  96. faintly
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    Full experience for all players. It's not a cheap game every household deserves a whole game.
  97. HarrisonBaggins
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    My review is based on the fact that I just happened to create my account after a 1st player. A 1st player's review may be totally different. As a 2nd player, you are required to sort of be a 2nd class citizen of the island. It's almost like you are living the life of one of the NPC villagers. You're unable to fully experience the whole "start an island from the ground up" thing the gameMy review is based on the fact that I just happened to create my account after a 1st player. A 1st player's review may be totally different. As a 2nd player, you are required to sort of be a 2nd class citizen of the island. It's almost like you are living the life of one of the NPC villagers. You're unable to fully experience the whole "start an island from the ground up" thing the game was touting. Nope. Only 1st player can do that. You are hindered until they decided (and only they decide) how the game advances in any meaningful way. This is ridiculous game design.… Expand
  98. Tibstradamus
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I have never left a game review but I made an account just to leave one for this game. Only having one island per switch is dumb but I can deal with it. Not being able to progress as the secondary player is ridiculous. Greedy Nintendo at it again. I'm sure there's people stupid enough to buy a second switch AND game just to be able to fully play with another person.
  99. Mishawak
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have been in the animal crossing fandom since the gamecube release. Me and my boyfriend bought a switch two years ago for the sole purpose of having a console to play on should they release a new animal crossing. When it was finally announced we were thrilled, mostly thrilled for multiplayer as we had always had to play at separate times in the past. This is not a multiplayer game. Only the leader gets access to normal features of the game, and you have to frequently switch out to get anything accomplished. You can’t fish at the same time because not enough fish spawn when there are two players, so you must take turns and decide who will catch what. Not only that, but I later learned that because my boyfriend was the first player to create an account, he would be the only one to get complete access to all gameplay. This means for any exciting developments, I had to wait for him to get on and get them done for me. As someone who plays more often, this is not too great for me. I love the game and the new features they have included, but it seems like they designed this game so you would absolutely have to purchase a second console and second copy just to get the full experience you were intended. I’m very sad as me and my boyfriend essentially have to fight over who will be the leader and it creates the opposite of a smooth playing experience. Really hoping that Nintendo decides to add some changes in the future. Even a split screen play would be better than what they have decided to implement. Great game, if you’re the only one in your household playing.… Expand
  100. AlxFz
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I want second island!! For my kids
    Why nintendo?? Whyyyyyy?? 3ds i got 3 copies...
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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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