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  1. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Astoundingly good. Improves on the Animal Crossing formula to a state of near perfection.
  2. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente, super divertido y adictivo, la jugabilidad ha superado de lejos la versión anterior.
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    What? Why such a low score for users? Seeing the number before reviewing this is like wtf? I’ve been waiting for this game since switch was released. From the wild world, to new leaf and now to this. Witnessing the improvements was just nostalgic. To be able to terraform and design your island is so amazing. Amazing game for quarantine days. This is a chill game so to fully appreciateWhat? Why such a low score for users? Seeing the number before reviewing this is like wtf? I’ve been waiting for this game since switch was released. From the wild world, to new leaf and now to this. Witnessing the improvements was just nostalgic. To be able to terraform and design your island is so amazing. Amazing game for quarantine days. This is a chill game so to fully appreciate everything is not to play fast like timetravelling. You don’t need to beat anything. That’s why even if the updates are slow, I love how they drop it one a time so as not to get bored easily. Live the life as an islander/villager. Though I’m still waiting for my favorite barista, Brewster. Giving it an 8 coz New Leaf’s Tortimer island visiting, Retail store and kicks shop were still my fav. And I’ve got to be the mayor then. Expand
  4. Oct 17, 2020
    9
    This was a title that really surprised me. I've had so much fun getting into the world and gameplay experience. Hours upon hours of designing and decorating my island life never felt so satisfied and relaxing. This truly is a great game to play during this crisis known as COVID.
  5. Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Aparte que me ha gustado mucho y sigo jugando, en serio hay gente que pone 0 a los juegos por joder y punto? Que frikis
  6. Jun 15, 2020
    9
    Bought this on a whim, never played any Animal crossing games.

    Played non stop and on 65 hours already. I really have no idea why i cant stop playing this game. For some reason the game sucks you in. If you want stress free game play play Animal Crossing. The whole sharing an island mechanic is not an issue for me, it actually works in my favor . Imagine my daughter and wife
    Bought this on a whim, never played any Animal crossing games.

    Played non stop and on 65 hours already. I really have no idea why i cant stop playing this game.

    For some reason the game sucks you in. If you want stress free game play play Animal Crossing.

    The whole sharing an island mechanic is not an issue for me, it actually works in my favor . Imagine my daughter and wife called me the whole time to come and help them with their own islands, will drive me crazy. Them sharing my already build island helps a lot.

    Not worth the full retail price but this being a Nintendo exclusive the price will never go down so might as well pay full price for it.
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  7. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor Animal crossing de la historia y muy probablemente será juego del año. Es una belleza.
  8. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the most enjoyable gaming experiences I've ever had. I love meeting new residents. While I hate letting some go I know it means I get to meet new ones. I love this game so much.
  9. May 12, 2020
    8
    The menus and the interface, it's tiring after a while. It's really the black point, because the game is beautiful, fluid and really cool and addictive.
  10. Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Muy entretenido y mejoró mucho la entrega que jugué para ds,añadieron muchas cosas nuevas y el compartir esta genial con amigos,hay algunas cosas que no me gustaron tanto como el control o la interfaz como diseños de personajes pero por lo demás está muy bien
  11. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    después de probar el juego por poco mas de mes y medio pues me dio fácilmente 130 horas de juego, lo cual me encanto pues es un juego donde puedes hacer de todo, aun no termino mi isla como yo la quiero al final pero es porque me faltan algunas recetas y pues el sistema de obtención de recetas es lo que hace que sigas jugando por mucho tiempo, mas a parte el contenido nuevo que se vadespués de probar el juego por poco mas de mes y medio pues me dio fácilmente 130 horas de juego, lo cual me encanto pues es un juego donde puedes hacer de todo, aun no termino mi isla como yo la quiero al final pero es porque me faltan algunas recetas y pues el sistema de obtención de recetas es lo que hace que sigas jugando por mucho tiempo, mas a parte el contenido nuevo que se va agregando al juego es gratis, realmente me encanto la mecánica del juego Expand
  12. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Me parece un juego muy tranquilizante y divertida, perfecto para desestresarse
  13. Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Es un juego realmente adictivo, siempre hay algo que hacer. Nunca es aburrido, dando pequeños objetivos que son el gancho para gastar horas en el. Me encanta
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Отличная и увлекательная ферма. Это моя первое знакомство с Энимал Кроссинг, и надо сказать, что я нереально рад, что имею возможность играть в эту сумасшедшую и умилительную игру. Еноты просто красавчики, мой остров просто райский уголок. Мы живём на острове с персонажем моей девушки и ещё десятью прямоходящими животными :))

    Это весёлая и необычная для белого человека игра, но ловить
    Отличная и увлекательная ферма. Это моя первое знакомство с Энимал Кроссинг, и надо сказать, что я нереально рад, что имею возможность играть в эту сумасшедшую и умилительную игру. Еноты просто красавчики, мой остров просто райский уголок. Мы живём на острове с персонажем моей девушки и ещё десятью прямоходящими животными :))

    Это весёлая и необычная для белого человека игра, но ловить насекомых и рыбу, выкапывать кости динозавров и просто радоваться беззаботной жизни на острове оказалось намного веселее, чем это звучит. Хорошая игра, 8/10

    P.S. Все, кто внизу сетует на то, что им не повезло быть игроком номер 2 или 3, купите себе второй Свитч, вот и всё. На PlayStation тоже есть игры, в которые может играть только 1 человек, и, если кого-то это удивляет, то не занижайте оценку игре, хотя Нинтендо реально поступили немножко странно
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  15. May 6, 2020
    8
    I feel like ACNH is a game thats quality varies depending whether you have one or multiple people playing on one console. I'm the only one that uses my switch so my game is really good. I have enjoyed it a lot and there's a lot of stuff to do. I have only had it for about 10 days but I've already sunk at least 25 hours into it. The game does have it's flaws though, with stuff like the oneI feel like ACNH is a game thats quality varies depending whether you have one or multiple people playing on one console. I'm the only one that uses my switch so my game is really good. I have enjoyed it a lot and there's a lot of stuff to do. I have only had it for about 10 days but I've already sunk at least 25 hours into it. The game does have it's flaws though, with stuff like the one island per console controversy, the Switch Online app isn't very good with it, no hourly music before you unlock the resident services building, etc which is why I can't really rate it higher than an 8 Expand
  16. Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Eu acho que os jornalistas enaltecem demais os jogos da Nintendo, esse aí não tem nada de ''LENDÁRIO'', Astral Chain é muito melhor. O jogo é bom e divertido, recomendo para quem não é brasileiro, pois a Nintendo não se importa com o Brasil. :)
  17. Jul 5, 2020
    8
    I've never played any Animal Crossing before, however New Horizons was a rewarding experience. From what I know of the previous instalments I think the building of your own town on this island is the best evolution possible. I enjoy the nooks and crannies of my island including the literal Nook's Cranny store, in which it's exciting to see what new items I can afford for my house. It's gotI've never played any Animal Crossing before, however New Horizons was a rewarding experience. From what I know of the previous instalments I think the building of your own town on this island is the best evolution possible. I enjoy the nooks and crannies of my island including the literal Nook's Cranny store, in which it's exciting to see what new items I can afford for my house. It's got a good sense of humour and it exudes positive vibes.

    With the consensus that this is a fairly good game I must denote the sometimes baffling negatives:

    -You can't have one island per user, only one per console. The 0's piling up on this website only serve to show how broken Metacritic's user system is. However it is really stupid. I don't think it's intentionally greedy, or if it's a storage thing, I think Nintendo was just stupidly paranoid about "cheating" but I can't think of anything off the top of my head that would totally undermine the game if they had an island per user.
    -Menus and especially shopping menus, my god. They are not intuitive at all. I hate to compare it to another game but it doesn't have the quick interface of something like Minecraft. Also the lines of dialogue need to be way faster, I don't have all the time in the world to listen to Blathers.
    -Digging, picking up stuff and landscaping can be absurdly frustrating. Again it's slow and imprecise to hit things with your shovel, and don't get me started on how many times I've picked up the wrong object, or haven't been able to place something because it wasn't clear, or shaped the wrong cliff or river. I know it's not meant to be a platformer or action-adventure but I think avatars would benefit from a much more robust moveset, and an interface that's a lot more precise and doesn't take its sweet time.

    With that out of the way, ACNH is fun, and I'm burnt out on it now but when the world gets closer to ending I'll come back to it and have a grand old time.
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  18. Dec 14, 2020
    10
    This should have been selected has the Best Game of 2020 on the Game Awards.
    (user score on metacritic is so dumb, this is a masterpiece but this users keep bombing with negative reviews)
  19. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons ha sido posiblemente el juego más esperado de la saga.

    Sigue transmitiendo la sensación de tranquilidad y calma que ya existía en las anteriores entregas, las mecánicas principales se han mantenido como el uso de las herramientas ya existentes y se ha llegado a aumentar con instrumentos de mano y las ya famosas escalera de mano y pértiga. Un punto a favor
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons ha sido posiblemente el juego más esperado de la saga.


    Sigue transmitiendo la sensación de tranquilidad y calma que ya existía en las anteriores entregas, las mecánicas principales se han mantenido como el uso de las herramientas ya existentes y se ha llegado a aumentar con instrumentos de mano y las ya famosas escalera de mano y pértiga.


    Un punto a favor de este juego (que para otros será en contra) es la dosificación del contenido. Los viajantes en el tiempo seguramente sean los que han provocado esto, para no destripar todo el juego de un día para otro como se demostró que pasó en el 2º día de juego.


    Este no es el juego más completo de la saga hasta el momento (yo considero que el más completo al día que se escribe esta review es el New Leaf por la gran cantidad de edificios que hay y sus funciones), pero sí es el más ambicioso, debido a la promesa de actualizaciones durante al menos los dos siguientes años y la adición de nuevas mecánicas nunca antes vistas en la saga.


    Dicho todo esto, tras más de 300 horas jugadas puedo concluir que: este es el juego que más he disfrutado y sigo disfrutando en mi vida, y llegando a ser perfecto para este confinamiento que en España llevamos viviendo desde justo una semana antes del lanzamiento del juego. El mejor juego para encerrarse en casa sin ninguna duda.
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  20. Sep 29, 2020
    8
    Really fun game, it sucks all of your time. Graphics and activities are fun to the point they start to feel like a chore. Also I don't really like not being able to actually use the items I get or craft. I can only get to see them.
  21. Apr 17, 2020
    8
    The game is fun but can be a bit boring if you are not skipping days (cheating) but it is very fun and addictive if you do skip days and complete missions. The bad side is that you need to log in every day (like most animal crossing games).

    Mostly recommended in the quarantine.
  22. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Aunque el juego no es perfecto, realmente es algo muy disfrutable durante la cuarentena pero para quienes jugamos AC antes rapidamente sentimos cambios para mal como la limitacion de las islas por persona realmente me parece excesiva, aun asi lo disfruto mucho pero el juego es muy disfrutable
  23. Apr 16, 2020
    9
    It’s a one player game, for the most part, so deal with it. For what it is, it’s an amazing game. You don’t need to gripe about the multiplayer. While it is a bad feature, the game is still incredibly beautiful and fun to play.
  24. Oct 13, 2020
    8
    I particularly enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this game. It's truly unique. You do things in your own time, at your own pace. Animal Crossing is also a neat reminder that everything takes time, in a day and age where we've grown to be accustomed to unrealistic speed and high expectations.

    I've been playing for a couple months now, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Bounding with the
    I particularly enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this game. It's truly unique. You do things in your own time, at your own pace. Animal Crossing is also a neat reminder that everything takes time, in a day and age where we've grown to be accustomed to unrealistic speed and high expectations.

    I've been playing for a couple months now, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Bounding with the villagers is really cool, customising your island and character and seeing how the flowers bloom, bridges are built and seasons pass is more entertaining than I thought it would be.

    The downsides I'd say are how you can never choose quantity of items, you always have to buy and sell one by one (notable exception of flowers and shrubs, which you can buy in bulks). Also having to first craft a flimsy tool to only then be able to craft the normal one (crafting the tool directly would have been appreciated).
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  25. Apr 16, 2020
    8
    This is a hard one to score, Two different scores for time travelling and non.

    5/10 non 8/10 TT Usually this would be the other way around right? because if you don't skip days then you have more to do over time. At the same time correct and incorrect. This is from a time travellers perspective though. For time travellers they are able to skip to any day of the year and be able
    This is a hard one to score, Two different scores for time travelling and non.

    5/10 non
    8/10 TT

    Usually this would be the other way around right? because if you don't skip days then you have more to do over time. At the same time correct and incorrect. This is from a time travellers perspective though.

    For time travellers they are able to skip to any day of the year and be able to catch fish/bugs that are meant for that time of year. Games come out so frequently nowadays that you could end up forgetting you even have Animal crossing to play when another game comes out that your absorbed into. So being a time traveller you can put so much time into the game so quickly and be able to get as much possible from it without having to do so much waiting. I Time travelled and i sunk in an easy 100 hours doing stuff and enjoyed most of it. From doing all this i found some stuff that could affect a casual non TT playthrough.

    The waiting days has been in since the begining but in this game its next level, theres alot more you have to wait days to do. Which means alot less of being able to play while waiting for these. Everything is IRL time based, so its not even like you can spend time trying to finish your collections because you have to wait for that during times of the year. So combining it all it just makes less to do rather than more. Its more over time, this game is perfect for you if you can only sink in a couple hours a day. Its really not even hard to get money in this, so you can do everything you need to do in a couple hours each day. Theres no more burrying your shovel to get golden either with this new recipe thing, so you now have to do something that comes randomly each week and you have to do it 30 times. Which is another you having to wait day by day to check if that persons there. The amount of waiting you have to do has been increased by around double, which imo isnt a good thing as like i said games come out alot and you can just end up forgetting about your island. I never felt like this in the past couple of games and they still had all this in, just less of it.

    The local multiplayer really needs some work for the next game, should be two completely different save files and only join each others island if your both logged in at the same time and P1's island is the one you go to. I don't really local multiplayer though so this doesn't really affect me as much.

    All that really comes down to this is there is just alot more waiting in this one and for someone that wants to spend 10 hours on this with a day off work. You are going to get bored as the game is constantly at a dead end. Someone that can only fit in a couple hours a day this is perfect for you.
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  26. Apr 19, 2020
    8
    it's a very simple game with simple mechanism but still, you can be creative and flexible in creating basically everything according to your taste. the only complain i had is that the nook's cranny shouldn't have closing time @10pm, bc realistically speaking, not everyone has the time to play the game let's say, at daytime.
  27. Apr 19, 2020
    8
    the dialogue can be a bit repetitive but overall this is a great game to play, I am the only player on my switch so not being able to have multiple islands is not a problem for me. visiting other island via internet is very seamless in my experience, definitely a good upgrade from new leaf and previous versions out there.
  28. Apr 22, 2020
    8
    *WARNING: I do not own the Nintendo Switch Player Pak, nor the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Game Pak, my review will be based on what I heard from other people*
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    This game looks amazing, it's smooth unlike any other Animal Crossing game, its new features are some that fans have been waiting for years. From what I've seen and heard, it's addicting as every Animal Crossing game and,
    *WARNING: I do not own the Nintendo Switch Player Pak, nor the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Game Pak, my review will be based on what I heard from other people*
    .

    This game looks amazing, it's smooth unlike any other Animal Crossing game, its new features are some that fans have been waiting for years. From what I've seen and heard, it's addicting as every Animal Crossing game and, with every information I gathered about this game... I gotta say, you NEED to buy it.
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  29. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Entendo que a limitação de uma ilha por console é bastante infeliz e afete a maneira como famílias com diversos usuários interagem com o game, mas isso nem de longe é motivo razoável para a chuva de zeros aqui nos reviews. Do meu ponto de vista, como usuário único, isso não é um problema e o que resta é um jogo extremamente viciante, gostoso de jogar, com atividades infinitas, muito bonitoEntendo que a limitação de uma ilha por console é bastante infeliz e afete a maneira como famílias com diversos usuários interagem com o game, mas isso nem de longe é motivo razoável para a chuva de zeros aqui nos reviews. Do meu ponto de vista, como usuário único, isso não é um problema e o que resta é um jogo extremamente viciante, gostoso de jogar, com atividades infinitas, muito bonito graficamente e relaxante. O único ponto negativo são os preços absurdos praticados pelo Tom Nook. LOL Expand
  30. Apr 22, 2020
    8
    Nice game, gets what it tells you.
    Besides the wall texts to do almost anything, it's a relaxing experience overall, getting the village done, making your house, completing the museum. The one villager representative is a downside along with the free for all time travelling, but it's how each one plays the game.
    Like in mmorpgs, put your life aside and then get to make your island with
    Nice game, gets what it tells you.
    Besides the wall texts to do almost anything, it's a relaxing experience overall, getting the village done, making your house, completing the museum. The one villager representative is a downside along with the free for all time travelling, but it's how each one plays the game.
    Like in mmorpgs, put your life aside and then get to make your island with your face!
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  31. May 3, 2020
    8
    Update: After playing it for awhile I have had a change of heart. I still believe each cartridge should allow multiple island but I’ve been having lots of fun sharing the island with other users.

    Wow Nintendo! This is a very Greedy move on your end to ONLY have ONE island per user and console! I bought this game to play with my wife only to find out you could only have ONE island. This
    Update: After playing it for awhile I have had a change of heart. I still believe each cartridge should allow multiple island but I’ve been having lots of fun sharing the island with other users.

    Wow Nintendo! This is a very Greedy move on your end to ONLY have ONE island per user and console! I bought this game to play with my wife only to find out you could only have ONE island. This is NOT OKAY! You used to care about your fans and customers but now I’m falling out of love with Nintendo. I’m not sure if I would ever buy another game because $60 is a lot of money to pay.
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  32. May 1, 2020
    8
    Alright. Honestly speaking, this game is a good 7-8/10. The core gameplay is nothing too different from the usual game. Little improvements to the game, like actually having the option to move your home / being presented with a multitude of crafting recipes for decor is very welcome. The number of villagers possible to meet (and invite) is astounding! While not every villager makes aAlright. Honestly speaking, this game is a good 7-8/10. The core gameplay is nothing too different from the usual game. Little improvements to the game, like actually having the option to move your home / being presented with a multitude of crafting recipes for decor is very welcome. The number of villagers possible to meet (and invite) is astounding! While not every villager makes a comeback in the game, but a number of characters last seen in the original Animal Crossing finally make a return in this game after not appearing in earlier games.

    I do find fault with the one island per console thing, but... I think that has been overly addressed to the point where My main issue with the game is the UI / Camera Layout.

    Listen, I'm fine with not being able to rotate my camera outside of my house. It really isn't needed. What is needed, however, is the ability to look top-down. Way too many times have I missed a glowing spot because they're hidden behind a building or something. It's great that you've included it with the end-of-game mechanic, which isn't to be named for spoiler warnings, but I think it should become part of the core game mechanic.

    The DIY crafting menu sucks, and so does the inventory menu. Let's say you're trying to craft items to sell because they make a ton of bells. Sure, you can mash A to speed up the crafting process, but what if you don't want to stress out the button you already spam for fishing? Gotta fork up some money to buy a controller with turbo, or something. I'd much rather have the option to craft multiple items at once. Speaking of "multiple items at once", it also wouldn't hurt to change how people divide stacks in your inventory. You need to select the item, and select "grab one" in order to move separate something from a stack, but only at one at a time. It'd be great if we could indicate how many we would like to separate from said stack to save on time. Also worth mentioning, but I don't think the game's worth $60. I don't have a reasoning behind this, but... I think $50 might be a more appropriate price.

    With all of that said, I'm not dropping the game. I love it and will keep playing it. It sucks that my little sister can't play the game too, but since I am playing this single-player... I'm fine with this. Hopefully, they can repatch the game to support multiple players in the near future.

    TL;DR:

    Pros:
    - "Similar" enough to older games
    - Able to finally move your home.
    - So many villagers to meet, some returning for the first time in a while!

    Mixed:
    - Crafting is cool but kinda tedious.

    Cons:
    - Camera angels are kinda annoying to hold.
    - ONE PROFILE PER CONSOLE.
    - Controversial opinion, but I don't think it's worth $60.

    Verdict: Honestly a 7.5/10, but I'll give it an 8.
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  33. May 2, 2020
    10
    Me hacen gracia las notas bajas intentando desprestigiar a Nintendo. Yo soy usuario de ps también pero cuando un juego es una obra maestra se dice y punto.
  34. May 4, 2020
    8
    You pay a 0%-interest mortgage to a sentient raccoon. What more could you want?
  35. May 4, 2020
    10
    Menomale che è uscito questo gioco, l'ho atteso veramente tanto. Per fortuna l'ha comprato uno che mi sta altamente sui coglioni, così almeno non esce più di casa. Ora vado al bar a prendere un grappino.
  36. May 4, 2020
    8
    It’s pretty good, it’s just that menus take too long and I know that’s small but In a game based around Interaction with your villagers it gets pretty annoying
  37. May 5, 2020
    8
    Great but not perfect... Animal Crossing : New Horizons is like a breath of fresh air and is really fun: but can be rather slow at times and some days make you feel you almost have nothing to do.
  38. May 10, 2020
    8
    Hot damn I didn’t realize how many people share a switch in their household.

    While yes, the one island per console is sad and warrants loosing a few points, the game is otherwise exactly what you expect from the series. The graphics look great on the switch and are bright and fun with a beautiful island setting, the characters are friendly and cute, and the gameplay is the generic
    Hot damn I didn’t realize how many people share a switch in their household.

    While yes, the one island per console is sad and warrants loosing a few points, the game is otherwise exactly what you expect from the series. The graphics look great on the switch and are bright and fun with a beautiful island setting, the characters are friendly and cute, and the gameplay is the generic collection and fetching of items that make up animal crossing.

    Story there isn’t anything to say as it is mostly just a tending to the island and it’s inhabitants sim, but you don’t buy these games for a gripping story. Basically if you like animal crossing you will like this game unless you have ants in your pants about not being able to share on a console.
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  39. May 11, 2020
    9
    All of the fun of a traditional one-player Animal Crossing game in HD with a lot of extra perks. The slow pace of the game is its biggest downfall, requiring people to "time travel" as usual.
  40. May 12, 2020
    10
    É um jogo incrível,seu estilo artístico é maravilhoso,não vi nenhum defeito para um jogo a franquia animal crossing.
  41. May 14, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos de la Switch, incluso podría decir Top 3, me encanta muchísimo el diseño.
  42. May 14, 2020
    10
    Sin duda de los mejores juegos de Switch, y el mejor de simulación de vida, recomendado a ese público que quiere una experiencia relajante y entretenida.
  43. May 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game, because it hasn't any objecitve. A openworld where the limit is your immagination! Really like this game. Good graphic, and I think that's one of the best games ever on nintendo switch. 94/100 Bit.
  44. May 19, 2020
    10
    I understand there are a lot of people who were dissapointed that there can only be one island per switch, most people are going to play on their own.
  45. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    It's a Good game like the other in the franchise, but you can't do anything in the first days. Also is a bit slow unlike New Leaf
  46. May 29, 2020
    10
    I dont understand the reviewbombing, is one of the best games on the year, super funny
  47. May 29, 2020
    8
    New Horizons is a a great addition to the animal crossing series.....However

    So i picked up New Horizons as my first game after buying a switch during lock down, i saw it as a relaxing game to kill a lot of hours to get through the current pandemic, and i want to start by saying that it did exactly that, from the moment i booted the game up i was instantly hooked on the idea of building
    New Horizons is a a great addition to the animal crossing series.....However

    So i picked up New Horizons as my first game after buying a switch during lock down, i saw it as a relaxing game to kill a lot of hours to get through the current pandemic, and i want to start by saying that it did exactly that, from the moment i booted the game up i was instantly hooked on the idea of building my island from the ground up and creating the environment i want, from carefully placing items to create cute little Cafes to acquiring my favorite villagers, Animal Crossing seemed to have it all, and after 2 weeks and 175 hours of game play later i was still discovering new items and new little quirks that kept the game compelling and intriguing.

    Now however, as great as i just stated the game was, and let me reiterate still is, there are still issues with the game, for a start, Terra forming and overall island customization, i'm honestly surprised this hasn't been touched upon by other reviewers but i personally felt this side of the game incredibly frustrating and lacking in creative freedom, i lost count on the amount of times i went to place down a tree, in plenty of room, only to be told by the game that "There isn't enough room" on far too many occasions ideas for island designs where ruined by the games little leg room when it comes to item placing, Now. let me get onto Terra forming, now i'm willing to give the game some leniency in this department, partially because its a rare feature to find implemented in any Nintendo game period, never mind an Animal Crossing game, and while the feature is overwhelmingly well received and massive for giving the players a sense of customization and the ability to really make their island their own....its incredibly clunky, like to the point i almost don't want to use it, i don't know i feel like a lot of Animal Crossings customization features in this game are very limiting, while at the same time giving players the freedom to still do almost anything they desire, its a strange middle ground and one that while frustrating at times, i suppose i still managed to look past when you realize how simplistically charming the rest of the game is.

    In conclusion, is Animal Crossing a great game? Yes definitely, is it perfect? No, however with its charming art style, addictive game play, and ability to edit your island to your desire, is it a game that is guaranteed to keep you hooked and checking in every day? definitely
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  48. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Un juego de 10, la verdad lo que es para mi esposa y para mi ha sido un juego de liberación dentro de este encierro de la cuarentena del Covid19, ademas de que siento que el juego permite compartir ideas y proyectos con tu persona especial.
  49. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    This game more than lived up to my expectations. Some people are complaining about the one island per console limit and that is valid. At the end of the day, this doesn't affect me as I see the Switch as more of a personal console than a family (shared) console so I personally am fine with this limitation. But on the other hand, save file limitations have been part of the franchise sinceThis game more than lived up to my expectations. Some people are complaining about the one island per console limit and that is valid. At the end of the day, this doesn't affect me as I see the Switch as more of a personal console than a family (shared) console so I personally am fine with this limitation. But on the other hand, save file limitations have been part of the franchise since its inception. You've never been able to store multiple save files (on one medium) for any Animal Crossing game. I'm sure this is meant to encourage sharing a single town for a more genuine and social experience, but some players don't like to be told how to play and I get it.
    Almost every aspect of the game is beautiful and amazing. Though, the background music for the island is a bit monotonous and lacks the variety of previous titles. In all past titles, there were always one or more background songs that I genuinely loved but none from this one have really sung to me. Another problem I have with this game is that arranging stacked furniture outside in a particular orientation is cumbersome and sometimes outright impossible. Another final complaint, and I could be wrong here, but it seems like the non-event-specific DIY recipes are granted in a purely random fashion where a weighted random algorithm would likely be more fair and enjoyable to players.
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  50. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    simplemente, buenardo.
    Es que, como explicar la tranquilidad que transmite el juego. Es muy lindo y tranquilo.
  51. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores ANIMAL CROSSINGS ja feitos, a altura dos classicos. Jogabilidade fluida, trilha sonora impecavel e graficos lindissimos. Um titulo mais que necessario para quem tem um nintendo switch.
  52. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I love the 3DS version, I played it over 300 hours. The new horizons version is even greater.
  53. Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This game is honestly amazing. It's my first animal crossing game, and I love it so much. The 1 island per switch thing is ridiculous though. Not even 1 island per game cartridge. 1 island per switch. Do you want another island? 300 dollars for that.
  54. Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Animal Crossing es una experiencia increíble que crece día a día. Nunca antes había jugado algo de la saga y tenía mis dudas porque no sabía cómo un jueguito así me podría divertir: no tiene metas reales sino las que te propongas tú qué básicamente es hacer tu isla y tu casa bonita. Pues resulta que es mágico, es un juego hermoso que te enamora cada día. Llevo más de 210 horas jugadas yAnimal Crossing es una experiencia increíble que crece día a día. Nunca antes había jugado algo de la saga y tenía mis dudas porque no sabía cómo un jueguito así me podría divertir: no tiene metas reales sino las que te propongas tú qué básicamente es hacer tu isla y tu casa bonita. Pues resulta que es mágico, es un juego hermoso que te enamora cada día. Llevo más de 210 horas jugadas y sigo queriendo más. Cada actualización le da mas vida al juego y siempre hay cosas qué hacer, a pesar que ya hayas alcanzado las famosas 5 estrellas.

    Los residentes de la isla son mis amigos y, de un tiempo acá, decidimos que íbamos a dejarlos ir cuando se quisieran ir, y es doloroso porque los voy a extrañar. El mundo que hay fuera que hacen los que juegan este juego es maravilloso y es que te contagia la buena vibra de alguna forma. Quieres ayudar a todos, ser amigos, conocer islas.

    El apartado técnico está muy bien: los gráficos son súper bonitos, la música es un espectáculo, un gran 10, la jugabilidad está bien, adecuada para lo que se requiere. Luego está la lentitud del juego, pero creo que es parte de la experiencia.

    El juego no es perfecto. Tiene errores muy puntuales que los corregirían con tan poco, pero creo que no quieren corregirlo: 1ro: una sola isla para todos. Vamos que esto debería ser una opción y no una imposición, pero la verdad es que va con el rollo del juego de todo bonito y tal, de compartir, pero quita la experiencia al segundo jugador. 2do: el online es tan mediocre y fastidioso que uno se lo tiene que pensar antes de visitar a una isla o recibir visitas. “Alguien está llegando a tu isla”. En conclusión: un verdadero must. Pagué 46€ y los volvería a pagar y volvería a gastar 210 horas en hacer de mi isla un hogar.
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  55. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego. Super entretenido y adictivo. Me encanta el realismo contrastante en los bichos, peces, fósiles y obras de arte con el resto del juego.
  56. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game. I play it every day. Slow , easy , relax to layout my land. Expand
  57. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Mejor que cualquier juego de Sony. Excelente, divertido, altamente adictivo y preciosista.
  58. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego de switch, sus gráficas tiernas además entretiene mucho 10 de 10
  59. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Not taking in account of second players or multiplayer as those factors will affect the rating. This game is a nice sequel on the switch and the gameplay is nice and subtle over the course of every day as resources take time to gather. it is a nice slice of life game and hope that they will put in the effort to help issues involving additional players to the island.
  60. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Buena jugabilidad,tiene muchas opciones implementadas.Tiene varias carencias como por ejemplo no poder crear varias cosas a la vez y problemas leves con la visión ya que no se puede ver bien lo que hay detrás de un árbol.
  61. Nov 19, 2020
    10
    So relaxing game I love it best game of the year my boi yes the best nintendo
  62. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Got it during the pandemic, and oh boy how happy I was when I got this game. It a laidback and relaxing game. Got 2 Switch just to play this game with my wife. Yes, bought 2 Switches just because of this game. Trading, hunting for villagers, visiting the island, and other stuff during this hard time seems appropriate. Nintendo sure is lucky, they released this game during world lockdownGot it during the pandemic, and oh boy how happy I was when I got this game. It a laidback and relaxing game. Got 2 Switch just to play this game with my wife. Yes, bought 2 Switches just because of this game. Trading, hunting for villagers, visiting the island, and other stuff during this hard time seems appropriate. Nintendo sure is lucky, they released this game during world lockdown and the sale explodes because of that. Expand
  63. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Best community game. I mean this game make me so happy that play with my friends.
  64. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Para mí es el mejor juego de la saga sin duda. He jugado desde Wild World, y las posibilidades que ofrece New Horizons son una maravilla. Siento que han escuchado a los fans, que antes hacíamos caminos y personalizábamos el pueblo con diseños, al implementar el terraforming. Que puedan ponerse muebles en todo el exterior hace que tu isla pueda ser única, es la evolución que esperaba de laPara mí es el mejor juego de la saga sin duda. He jugado desde Wild World, y las posibilidades que ofrece New Horizons son una maravilla. Siento que han escuchado a los fans, que antes hacíamos caminos y personalizábamos el pueblo con diseños, al implementar el terraforming. Que puedan ponerse muebles en todo el exterior hace que tu isla pueda ser única, es la evolución que esperaba de la saga, la que siempre deseé. Además, hay muchísimas opciones de ropa y personalización del personaje. Los cambios por estaciones son geniales, los gráficos son bonitos, la música es relajante, la sensación al jugarlo es muy agradable. Siento que tengo un lugar al que huir del estrés.
    No le doy un diez por algunas cosas: no me gusta encontrarme casi siempre los mismos muebles en la tienda, de los mismos colores, ni que me den casi siempre las mismas recetas. Por otro lado, las conversaciones con los vecinos se hacen un poco repetitivas. Las introducciones de Canela son tan repetitivas y aburridas que las paso sin leerlas, lo más rápido posible. Y aunque no viajo en el tiempo (me parece que cada uno puede jugar como le plazca), no me gusta depender de las actualizaciones para tener el juego completo, en mi casa el internet no es bueno y muchas veces no tengo siquiera conexión. Por otra parte, decir que es normal que sólo se pueda tener una isla por juego, en todos los Animal Crossing sólo puedes tener un pueblo por juego, es exactamente lo mismo. Lo que no me parece bien es que la isla esté ligada a la consola, lo veo un gran error. Si compras otro juego, deberías tener otra isla, que para eso lo has pagado.
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  65. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    El juego es bueno, el apartado técnico está muy bien y en general es muy entretenido para dedicarle un tiempo diariamente. La limitación de una isla por consola y el multijugador local es algo que puede ser mejorado.
  66. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This is the best Animal Crossing game and in my opinion the second best Switch game. It is dumb that you can only have one island per console but it isnt a huge problem for me because i only want one island
  67. Jun 26, 2020
    8
    a pleasant getaway from reality with lots of different ways to be creative and make your own unique island. only thing keeping me from giving it a 10 is i wish there were more ways to interact with the environment, but with updates constantly being made i'm sure that will be fixed. A game to play for years to come!
  68. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game it's amazing.
    It's a verte addictive game. The graphics look really good. I love the Game
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  69. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Fun game. Updated from the ds days. Hours of fun. Would recommend to everyone
  70. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    It's a relaxing and really nice game, it looks really good. Interesting, good game overall.
  71. Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A good game, suitable for playing with friends. I will play every day. The animals are cute.
  72. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I see alot of hate on this game for only having one main player and to that I say does it really deserve a 0?
  73. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game for those who likes to sit back and enjoy their game. Also for those who wants to test their creativity!
  74. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Un juego que viene de maravilla en estos tiempos de cuarentena.
    Adictivo a más no poder, ayuda a sociabilizar con otras personas aún en distancia y posee jugador local, aunque al final los invitados son como los esclavos del dueño de la isla XD supongo que se hizo así para que no dejaran la cagadita en la isla y lo cual tiene sentido, pasaba lo mismo con New Leaf. Así que no comprendo a
    Un juego que viene de maravilla en estos tiempos de cuarentena.
    Adictivo a más no poder, ayuda a sociabilizar con otras personas aún en distancia y posee jugador local, aunque al final los invitados son como los esclavos del dueño de la isla XD supongo que se hizo así para que no dejaran la cagadita en la isla y lo cual tiene sentido, pasaba lo mismo con New Leaf. Así que no comprendo a esa gente que se queja de "un rey, 7 esclavos" evidentemente jamás jugaron un animal crossing... o se trata de un anti nintendo que le molesta saber que este juego tiene muchisimo potencial y no en sus juegos de su consola favorita.

    Interesante eso de poder decorar sin necesidad de trámites en el uso de muebles tanto interior como exterior de tu casa, lo cuál abre la puerta a más posibilidades.

    El único aspecto negativo del juego lamentablemente cae en lo más importante del juego. Los condenados animales del AC.
    ¿Por qué?
    Porque al parecer los desarrolladores estaban más ocupados en hacerle caso a lo que pedían los youtubers que en su vida habían tocado el juego ni con un palo y por mera moda pedían cosas como más gente en el online, que estoy en un 100% seguro que no todos lo usan a full. Basta que uno tenga mal conexión y toda la diversión termina en el tacho de basura.

    Nuevamente los animales se sienten como bots, que dependiendo de su naturaleza gruñona o feliz, etc, siempre dirán lo mismo. Por lo cual es decepcionante. Estamos hablando de más de 300 animales y fallan en la profundidad de dichos, cosas que en juegos anteriores si poseían e incluso secretos de cada uno, que acá son inexistentes, al menos en todo el tiempo que lo llevo jugando.

    Por eso nada más le ha costado llevarse el último punto para llegar al 10, en algo que debiera ser primordial, hacer más "natural" en los animales y que no se sientan como bots.

    Muchas gracias youtubers caquitas que piden cosas demasiado estúpidas, sólo para hacer que más gente participe en sus directos que más que seguro ya ni usan.
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  75. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons es la secuela que he estado esperando, proporcionando innumerables horas de juego y siendo una experiencia casi perfecta, definitivamente se ha modernizado, conservando ese estilo de juego clásico que se ha vuelto tan icónico. Tiene un sistema gratificante en su lugar, y tantas nuevas mecánicas interesantes para aprender, este es sin es uno de los mejoresAnimal Crossing: New Horizons es la secuela que he estado esperando, proporcionando innumerables horas de juego y siendo una experiencia casi perfecta, definitivamente se ha modernizado, conservando ese estilo de juego clásico que se ha vuelto tan icónico. Tiene un sistema gratificante en su lugar, y tantas nuevas mecánicas interesantes para aprender, este es sin es uno de los mejores juegos de la Nintendo Switch. Expand
  76. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Bruh just the 5.3 user score:
    The multiplayer sucks,
    Only one island per console.
    Look new leaf
  77. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is very good.
    But I don't know why user ratings are being attacked.
    Perhaps the Forest of Animals will win the Game of the Year in 2020.
    It's amazing how you can create a game where you can heal with these cute and cute animals when it's not a violent and stimulating game.
  78. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Es una combinación de relajación y diversión. Hay tanto por hacer que el proceso de mejorar tu isla y decorarla a tu gusto se vuelve adictivo. Deberían de quitar la opción de una isla por consola, es estúpido.

    Propongo una lista de juegos que pueden curar los malos días, la tristeza, la depresión y el estrés, Animal Crossing: New Horizons formaría parte de ella.
  79. Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Really enjoyed it. Has some pacing issues and if you don't want to timeskip you run out of stuff to do pretty quickly. If you're an old fan of the series, you're gonna love this one. If you're new to town, get ready for some minor but strange mistakes.
  80. Jul 1, 2020
    8
    It is a really fun game that I can share with all kinds of gamers. The game aesthetic is charming and customization is incredible. The plot is non existence and the game can grow rote.
  81. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Great , те кто пишут что нельзя создавать два острова , вам же сказали что над этим уже работают(
  82. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game :) very beautiful graphics and decorations for you island! I definitely recommend!
  83. Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Fun and their so much to do. Being building my island for months and still do not get tired of it.
  84. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is very cool game! I like this game sorry my English very bad very cool lol
  85. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    While I would give this game a 10/10 the fact that there is only one island per switch is kinda garbage but the game is really fun
  86. Jun 27, 2020
    8
    It’s a great game, but it’s not GOTY contender. I was done with it in about a week, which is a compliment, I sunk a lot of hours into building up my island. The problem with this game is that after I beat it, I had no urge to go back. I had no thoughts about it, no anything. For me, to be a GOTY contender, a game has to leave a lasting impression on you, this game was fun the moment butIt’s a great game, but it’s not GOTY contender. I was done with it in about a week, which is a compliment, I sunk a lot of hours into building up my island. The problem with this game is that after I beat it, I had no urge to go back. I had no thoughts about it, no anything. For me, to be a GOTY contender, a game has to leave a lasting impression on you, this game was fun the moment but that’s as far as it went. Expand
  87. Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Veo que uno de los problemas que se comenta en toda review es la funcionalidad de una isla por consola. Hijos míos, esto lleva funcionando así, por lo menos, desde el Wild World. No sé cuál es la sorpresa.

    El juego tiene una calidad gráfica y sonora sublime. Las animaciones están pulidas y se nota que Nintendo le quiere ponerle mimo al juego al comprometerse a ir actualizándolo a medida
    Veo que uno de los problemas que se comenta en toda review es la funcionalidad de una isla por consola. Hijos míos, esto lleva funcionando así, por lo menos, desde el Wild World. No sé cuál es la sorpresa.

    El juego tiene una calidad gráfica y sonora sublime. Las animaciones están pulidas y se nota que Nintendo le quiere ponerle mimo al juego al comprometerse a ir actualizándolo a medida que pase el tiempo.

    Como contras diré lo siguiente: La cantidad de objetos del juego es escasa, a mi parecer. Los eventos semanales son bastante repetitivos: Que si viene Gandulio, que si viene CJ, que si vuelve a venir Gandulio... Sin embargo, no me quejo tanto de que vengan de vez en cuando estos personajes, sino de que resulta realmente difícil que venga Ladino.

    Como detalle neutral diré lo siguiente: El sistema de edición física de la isla es increíble, pero se hecha en falta poder hacer puentes sobre terrenos y no sólo sobre ríos, o el poder hacer túneles, al cavar una sección de tierra bajo otra, etc.
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  88. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    La mejor versión de Animal Crossing y el mejor complemento para jugar en compañía.
  89. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, the thousands of customization options in the game allow everyone to have an island to their liking. The online multiplayer mode is as good as its predecessor games, the only thing that it does not preserve is the possibility of meeting unknown people, which was very good if you had no friends. The part that multiple people share the same island on the same console isWithout a doubt, the thousands of customization options in the game allow everyone to have an island to their liking. The online multiplayer mode is as good as its predecessor games, the only thing that it does not preserve is the possibility of meeting unknown people, which was very good if you had no friends. The part that multiple people share the same island on the same console is something that all the games in the series have done, I share an island with 3 other people and we are all satisfied. It is definitely a great game that I have been playing for hundreds of hours. With all the updates they will add, I am sure it will be very difficult for me to stop playing it. Expand
  90. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Following your first steps off the plane you’re hit with an awesome sense of adventure. One that continues day after day, there’s plenty to do, see and customise. It’s exactly what people need right now. However a frustrating crafting, inventory and online system is all that stands in the way of New Horizons and a 10.
  91. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It's cool, nice to spend some time playing with friends, and I like my neighbors
  92. Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Great game for passing time, the multiplayer mechanics are pretty bad, but unless you're sharing your switch it's pretty much whatever, the events make for a great way to look forward to the date. The updates give more content in a paced manner that helps the game not feel overwhelming.
  93. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos que hay en la nintendo switch la verdad se merece 10 por el tiempo y calidad de juego que es
  94. Jun 28, 2020
    8
    If you can get through the waiting it's an amazing game for everyone to enjoy and is always adding new things!
  95. Jun 28, 2020
    8
    great game, especially if you're not sharing a console with anyone. The ability to redesign your island and move things around is a great addition to the game, though even in this there are some arbitrary buildings/structures that cannot be moved, and this seems silly.
    The recent announcement for the 'summer update' is a bit insulting to anyone in the Southern Hemisphere, but even the
    great game, especially if you're not sharing a console with anyone. The ability to redesign your island and move things around is a great addition to the game, though even in this there are some arbitrary buildings/structures that cannot be moved, and this seems silly.
    The recent announcement for the 'summer update' is a bit insulting to anyone in the Southern Hemisphere, but even the ability for us to have seasons match our own is great.
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  96. Jun 28, 2020
    8
    love the game, is just bad the island lock, and it lacks some features from the old game, but they are updating it so is a 8 for me
  97. Aug 23, 2020
    9
    Probably the most relaxing game I've ever played and was the biggest comfort I've had during quarantine. For the first three months, I literally could not put it down. I love the amount of customization avaliable and how you and your friends' islands and residents will always be wholely unique.

    After six months of playing on my 5-star island, I do have to admit I've run out of things to
    Probably the most relaxing game I've ever played and was the biggest comfort I've had during quarantine. For the first three months, I literally could not put it down. I love the amount of customization avaliable and how you and your friends' islands and residents will always be wholely unique.

    After six months of playing on my 5-star island, I do have to admit I've run out of things to do. I only log in once in a while to fill out my catalogue, say hello to my favorite neighbors, or the occasional new idea project that arises. I do really admire how Nintendo puts out monthly updates to keep you interested, though I haven't really found any of them to be super substantial besides the swimming update. I would've liked more quality-of-life improvements to make crafting and decorating more seamless, or even some multiplayer additions. It's always fun to visit my friends' islands and vice versa, though visiting is really the only extent as you can't build or play games together. My time with the game now is more pleasant than it is life-drainingly engaging. But it's hardly something I can really fault the game for, because I put over 170 hours into it! Most games I can't even break 30 hours before I'm tired of it.

    I know I'll never be done with it, even if I don't play it as much now. And I know, I'll be eating up any new Animal Crossing games should they ever make another. For now, I'll keep holding out for a multiple islands update or some multiplayer minigames.
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  98. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente adictivo, ideal para la situación del coronavirus, se va actualizando cada mes, por lo que novedades no faltan, puedes socializar con tus vecinos, etc.
  99. Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Muy bueno, el problema es que se vuelve repetitivo después de jugar unas horas, hay solo como 8 islas diferentes y eso se vuelve demasiado castrante
  100. Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Animal Crossing New Horizons still has the charm of the old games. So many things that the developers have kept the same - with some minor changes.
    I was really excited when the game came out and I played it for about one month straight. I know that this AC is mainly targeting new players, but all in all many things just are a little bit too easy.
    I've filled the fossils in the museum
    Animal Crossing New Horizons still has the charm of the old games. So many things that the developers have kept the same - with some minor changes.
    I was really excited when the game came out and I played it for about one month straight. I know that this AC is mainly targeting new players, but all in all many things just are a little bit too easy.
    I've filled the fossils in the museum after around 60 days of playing. When I think of Wild World and New Leaf, this felt way too quick. Also to pay your house and all other expenses to Tom Nook was really easy.
    What I really like is the new interaction of the villagers, how they are not just simply walking around anymore, but do different kind of actions, they react to the environment and with each other. This is incredibly cute and makes them feel much more lively.
    Even though the developers announce new updates and tried to slow the progress of the game down with the different waiting times for e.x. the museum, the excitement for this game burnt down rather quick.
    Additionally, I am really bummed about the furniture. There is so much less than in New Leaf and so many sets were thrown out... resulting in always getting the same kind of furniture in Balloons, Trees, the Nook Cranny and so on. And this is kinda frustrating.
    I personally think they did this so you visit other islands more often, but for me Animal Crossing is a game to relax and often I just want to play for myself.
    Still, I am playing Animal Crossing almost daily, as I am excited for the visitors and now with the Summer Update, I love swimming around and collecting more sea life. But I am not playing as much anymore as I was used to. Often I just do the dailys like collecting miles or the DIY recipe (which never results in a new DIY) and that's it.

    BTW: Everyone who hates on "there is just one island" has never played an Animal Crossing before - and it shows. They always just had one city for one game. That this wouldn't be different on the Switch was obvious. Just inform yourself correctly and don't blame the game for it.
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]