Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. krasnyy_kedr
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    It's really fun and the reason I bought my Switch, but I feel it lacking since the 60th hour or so... I keep doing my daily routine because it's nice and lovely in graphics, music and vibes, but I find myself playing Pokémon White in an emulator much more these days, more than a hundred hours after starting the game for the first time.
  2. Burak123
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    İf you are the only person using Your Switch, it is a fun game. But if you are the second person and another person has alredy a island, being p2 in New horizons sucks. Except this problem it’s a pretty good game
  3. LisaCroft
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons hat 2020 definitiv ein ganzes Stück erträglicher gemacht.
  4. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Animal Crossing. An international video game franchise that has impacted the lives of millions. The brand new follow up game has been released. I mean, when I went to go get my copy of this game, I waited in line for at least half an hour. But guess what? It was 110% worth it! I would have waited 2 hours in line if that meant I could wrap my hands around this mysterious wonder! It is suchAnimal Crossing. An international video game franchise that has impacted the lives of millions. The brand new follow up game has been released. I mean, when I went to go get my copy of this game, I waited in line for at least half an hour. But guess what? It was 110% worth it! I would have waited 2 hours in line if that meant I could wrap my hands around this mysterious wonder! It is such a peaceful, violence free, fantastic game that is great for anyone of any age. Today, I’m going to tell you how much of a great game Animal Crossing: New Horizons is. Without further ado, let’s get right into it!

    First, you need to know what Animal Crossing: New Horizons is all about. It starts off with you, buying the Deserted Island Getaway Package. You are dropped off at a completely deserted island along with a few other random villagers. What I mean by villagers is talking animals which each have completely different personalities! For example, Jitters, the green duck who can never get enough exercise. He even dreams about running thousands of miles a day without stopping. Or Bubbles, the hippo always wearing dresses who can never stop talking about becoming a pop star. The island starts out covered in weeds and is swarming with bugs. All you and your fellow islanders have are tents with radios but as you progress, your island does too. You and other villagers begin to live in houses which you can customize to the very last piece of furniture. A museum is forged which displays fossils, art, fish and bugs that you gather. A convenience store is built where you can sell almost anything for some extra cash. The tailor shop is made which sells the finest of clothing. A town hall is installed which provides all necessary help and information to make an island that suits you! Every time I show my mom this game, she falls asleep because of the beautiful songs that the birds sing and the image of a tree’s leaves getting rustled by the gusting wind,which leads me to my next point. The audio is so realistic and the visuals are calming, colorful and just a pleasure to glance at. This game is set with real time so when it’s dark out in real life, the shooting stars rain from the dark night sky in this never ending story. Plus, you will never get bored! There are always things to do like do favors for villagers, make some paths or even expand your house! The amount of lively energy that was poured into this amazing creation is incredible! Islanders now send you mail, do yoga in front of the town hall, talk to each other about starting bands and even doing daily activities like fishing. Even for people who don’t like video games, you should give this beautiful piece of art a shot! I guarantee you will enjoy every last minute of it! Animal Crossing: New Horizons is truly a magical experience and almost whimsical.    … Expand
  5. viniciusharris
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico! Fiquei com muito receio de adquirir esse game, principalmente pelo estilo de jogo, que nunca foi muito atraente para mim, mas acreditem, vale muito cada centavo!
    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora, gameplay, imersão, relaxamento ( isso é muito real!! não lembro de jogar um game que me acalmasse tanto, ele está sendo uma verdadeira terapia nesse nebuloso ano de 2020)    Simplesmente fantástico! Fiquei com muito receio de adquirir esse game, principalmente pelo estilo de jogo, que nunca foi muito atraente para mim, mas acreditem, vale muito cada centavo!
    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora, gameplay, imersão, relaxamento ( isso é muito real!! não lembro de jogar um game que me acalmasse tanto, ele está sendo uma verdadeira terapia nesse nebuloso ano de 2020)
    Pontos negativos: vício! Ele vai fazer parte da sua rotina diária e você pode deixar de fazer afazeres essenciais na sua vida.

    Enfim, ele é diferente de tudo que já me apaixonei no mundo dos games. Ele me fez rever muitos conceitos e preconceitos que tinha nesse estilo de jogo.
    Estive, estou e estarei amando esse game, pois acredito que vai fazer parte da minha vida durante um bom tempo...    … Expand
  6. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Switch+动森+Corona=2020，对的时间，对的作品。放在其他任何时候动森都达不到2020年的热度。
    但还是有腻的一天，连续每天登陆，两个季节后（春夏）就开始觉得无聊，再也没有进去过。
  7. ErniHack
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The game is very entertaining and relaxing, I love to be playing according to the season in which we are, and also includes events, no matter whether you are a casual player or not, the important shelf is to know enjoy the game without having to throw unnecessary toxicity
  8. vobrandon
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This is a truly great game for the Switch. I understand why people review bomb this game, but it doesn't mean that this game gets a 0.
  9. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos. Tras 150 horas de juego sigo divirtiéndome jugándolo como el primer día. Es un juego divertidísimo, con una jugabilidad tranquila y satisfactoria y con muchas cosas por hacer. El apartado técnico es muy bueno y estable (teniendo en cuenta las limitaciones de la Switch), el artístico es simplemente excepcional yAnimal Crossing: New Horizons se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos. Tras 150 horas de juego sigo divirtiéndome jugándolo como el primer día. Es un juego divertidísimo, con una jugabilidad tranquila y satisfactoria y con muchas cosas por hacer. El apartado técnico es muy bueno y estable (teniendo en cuenta las limitaciones de la Switch), el artístico es simplemente excepcional y la música es muy relajante. La historia es tremendamente simple pero sirve como tutorial para empezar a jugar; y el multijugador con amigos puede hacer del juego una experiencia espectacular. Además, la hora del juego se ajusta a la de la realidad, algo que puede ser bueno, par dividir las horas entre distintos días, o malo, ya que te "obliga" a conectarte para obtener los beneficios de cada día. Entre otras cosas malas está el hecho de que a algunas personas se les puede hacer repetitivo, la escasez de diálogos e interacciones con los vecinos y la falta de nuevo contenido de anteriores ediciones de Animal Crossing. Muy recomendable para todas las edades. 9,2/10
    (05/2021)    … Expand
  10. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Such a lovely game - was an introduction to me into the world of Nintendo Switch platform. It gives you anything you need to feel calm and pleasant while playing it. Complaints about weak multiplayer are reasonable.
  11. NCL209
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    I know it's kinda weird how there is only 1 island per console but as the single user of my Nintendo Switch, it doesn't really matter.
  12. werek3
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    It was very fun for about a month and a half. After that, the game was just too tedious for me to personally keep playing, and I wish they were more proactive about having small updates.
  13. FishyDog
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    I'm addicted to this game... It's great, but t's awful to have only 1 island avaible per console and game
  14. opnyx
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. Very relaxing, lots of content and nice customization tools. Must-have if you want a game to play a bit every evening after a hard day at work (I played almost 300 hours and I'm not bored at all, still many things to do).
  15. Sultan88
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    In my eyes, this game is near perfect. Granted, I don't have the gripes other people have with the game as I've spent most of the game playing on my own so far (girlfriend is getting a switch this week). The progression is not a big issue, it keeps me coming back to the game every day. There's not always a ton of stuff to do everyday, which is one of my issues, but there's enough going onIn my eyes, this game is near perfect. Granted, I don't have the gripes other people have with the game as I've spent most of the game playing on my own so far (girlfriend is getting a switch this week). The progression is not a big issue, it keeps me coming back to the game every day. There's not always a ton of stuff to do everyday, which is one of my issues, but there's enough going on to keep you coming back and coming back each day.

    Villagers feel reasonably alive and you actually begin caring about them, giving and receiving gifts is a nice touch. I also started out with a sisterly villager (Rocket) who always seems to give me recipes and gifts when I'm having trouble. For a lot of people this is the game that got them into Animal Crossing (it certainly is for me), and I don't think that's a problem at all as the game lays out a lot of the groundwork for you and explains a lot of the ins and outs fairly quickly. There is definitely some figuring out to do and that's fine.

    Maybe the one island thing will become a problem for me in future, but at the moment it's not and I'm rather enjoying logging in every day and seeing what's new and what's going on. If you have your own Switch to have by yourself, I think you'll have fun with this game and get a lot of enjoyment out of it. For me it's a 9, for some others it might be a 5 (or lower) and that's perfectly fine. The gripes I've seen from others are legitimate, especially players who are sharing a switch as I can imagine that would get annoying so I'm not going to gloss over those but I will say it obviously hasn't been something that has affected me.

    Where I think the game falls short from a 10 generally is there is a lot of waiting. Waiting can kill your enjoyment for that day and I've found myself quitting the game and waiting for the next day (which is occasionally 5am as I'm on Blathers' time). But with that said, I have logged into the game everyday since I bought it, and it's honestly a blast. 9/10 is a fair score for a game like this, at least in my opinion.    … Expand
  16. Virr
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    просто потрясающая игра. 220+ часов чистого восторга! игра с самым дружелюбным комьюнити, с интересными возможностями и просто позитивным настроением! и при всем этом игра продолжает развиваваться. времена года меняются, поялвяются новые фишки, которых не было раньше. если у вас есть Свич - вы должны обязательно попробовать эту игру. с подпиской нинтендо ещё интереснее - так как можнопросто потрясающая игра. 220+ часов чистого восторга! игра с самым дружелюбным комьюнити, с интересными возможностями и просто позитивным настроением! и при всем этом игра продолжает развиваваться. времена года меняются, поялвяются новые фишки, которых не было раньше. если у вас есть Свич - вы должны обязательно попробовать эту игру. с подпиской нинтендо ещё интереснее - так как можно играть с друзьямию.

    12/10 от меня!

    just an amazing game. 220+ hours of pure delight! game with the friendliest community, with interesting features and just a positive mood! and with all this, the game continues to evolve. the seasons change, new chips appear that were not there before. if you have a Switch - you should definitely try this game.
    with a Nintendo subscription, it's even more interesting - since you can play with a friend.
    12/10 from me!    … Expand
  17. SuperMegaExpert
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Божественно. Игра идеальна во всех аспектах.
  18. Fuiler
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    เกมน่ารักๆ สำหรับเพื่อนแลครอบครัว สำหรับคอเกมสายแบ๊ว
  19. YoppaChanDesu
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Was a good game for a few weeks, but the limited dialog from the animal villagers was pretty disappointing. The online connectivity is bonkers and is super annoying when connecting with multiple people. Not sure why I have to watch a 2 minute video everytime someone comes and goes from my island. The crafting system is a neat addition, but sharing the island on the switch means thatWas a good game for a few weeks, but the limited dialog from the animal villagers was pretty disappointing. The online connectivity is bonkers and is super annoying when connecting with multiple people. Not sure why I have to watch a 2 minute video everytime someone comes and goes from my island. The crafting system is a neat addition, but sharing the island on the switch means that resources are quickly used up by one player.… Expand
  20. zaratti
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    I always wanted to play Animal Crossing and this was my first one. I instantly fell in love with New Horizons with it's wonderfully calming music, satisfying gameplay loop, lovable NPCs and the detailed decorating options you have. Overall, I love this game and would recommend it if you like slow games.
  21. Fisstza
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    A great game and in my opinion the best animal crossing game ever. The graphics are a huge upgrade from its prequel and it offers almost everything an Animal Crossing game should have. In addition to this it also has an interesting setting and you can always find something to do. But although it is great I have two issues with this game: The lack of multiple islands on a single system haveA great game and in my opinion the best animal crossing game ever. The graphics are a huge upgrade from its prequel and it offers almost everything an Animal Crossing game should have. In addition to this it also has an interesting setting and you can always find something to do. But although it is great I have two issues with this game: The lack of multiple islands on a single system have disappointed a lot of people and even though I am not bothered by it too much, because I have my own switch, I can definitely understand the criticism and my second issue is that I simply don’t enjoy talking to the villagers that much anymore. In past games villagers had more personality and could actually be a bit mean to you, in new horizons however I feel like the villagers are just always pretty nice and generic with sometimes lines repeating after you spoke to them a few times. In the predecessors I felt more attached to my villagers while in the current title they feel kind of bland and uninteresting. But despite those negatives it still makes a great game which I have put hundreds of hours into and is definitely worth it’s money. An outstanding experience but with a few drawbacks that don’t quite make it perfect in my eyes.… Expand
  22. Demonrex
    Mar 20, 2021
    9
    It is a perfect life sim game with one substantial drawback - if you own only one switch console there is no way to create more than one island. It does not affect me, because even if there was an option to start separate island, I would not like to do so. However, there should be an option.
    And only because of that I rate this game 9/10. Overall it is very solid game, that I recommend to anyone.
  23. BurtKocain
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    Few games, if any, have so serendipitously been released in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. For many, Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided the perfect conduit of escapism from the uncertainty and constant change in norms that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. And it doesn't hurt that, beyond the creature comforts and good vibes, there's a genuine case to be made for NewFew games, if any, have so serendipitously been released in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. For many, Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided the perfect conduit of escapism from the uncertainty and constant change in norms that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. And it doesn't hurt that, beyond the creature comforts and good vibes, there's a genuine case to be made for New Horizons as the best Animal Crossing ever. For the type of player who is extremely focused on curation, New Horizons offers the most customizable experience to date. And yet the more time you spend engaging with everything its world has to offer, the more likely it is for a profound sense of frustration and hollowness to set in. Many improvements to the series formula feel incremental rather than revolutionary, and there's a certain clunkiness to many design elements that you might expect a series to have ironed out by its fifth main installment. Worth noting is that despite numerous updates over the last year, the game still isn't nearly as rich in features or activities as its predecessor on the Nintendo 3DS. These are largely moot points, however, because the game delivers where it counts for many: As a fever-dream of cozy fantasy, and a brief antidote to increasingly uncertain times.… Expand
  24. Shadowsky101
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    A very good game and came in the perfect timing. I can‘t stop playing this game!
  25. CrObInStInE
    Apr 8, 2022
    9
    Easily one of my favourite games to jump into on the Nintendo Switch. Brings back the memories of playing on my GameCube, many times blown away how they managed to do something so beautiful but so simple looking. As systems moved on so did the versions of Animal Crossing. This is easily my favourite. You can fish, swim, and customize more than ever before.
  26. Cronodougs
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Animal Crossing is what makes Nintendo unique and delivers something that is virtually infinite. I have 900 hours and notes given by Haters who Only have Xbox and never played it are useless.

    Literally a wonderful, welcoming game without that disgusting slaughter of current franchises.
  27. BlestTiger97489
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    This is a great game if you play on your own Switch, not so much if you share a Switch. The same screen multiplayer is not very great and people who join the island later miss out on the story and have some limitations like not being able to change ordinances. Personally, since I booted up the game first, I can experience everything, but I can understand why people would not like itThis is a great game if you play on your own Switch, not so much if you share a Switch. The same screen multiplayer is not very great and people who join the island later miss out on the story and have some limitations like not being able to change ordinances. Personally, since I booted up the game first, I can experience everything, but I can understand why people would not like it because of this aspect. If you want to share a Switch, it is probably the best to avoid this title. If you mostly play alone or everyone has their own Switch or the people who want to share a console don't care on the story or the resident rep features and is willing to share the single player experience, consider picking this up.… Expand
  28. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    acnh

    pros
    - great music
    - near perfect diy mode
    - kept bell service is gold
    - perfect fishing system

    cons
    expensive items and terrible resident services
    but every other thing fully makes up for the cons
  29. Reefyza52
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Gameplay:
    Animal Crossing New Horizon is a life simulation game based On a world full of cute animals. Your goal in this game is to build a house, craft tools, and beautify your tropical island. You have to borrow the " Bell " which is the currency in this game from Tom Nook to pay the debt, players can get from doing a variety of in-game activities.
    This game is based on real-time on    Gameplay:
    Animal Crossing New Horizon is a life simulation game based On a world full of cute animals. Your goal in this game is to build a house, craft tools, and beautify your tropical island. You have to borrow the " Bell " which is the currency in this game from Tom Nook to pay the debt, players can get from doing a variety of in-game activities.
    This game is based on real-time on doing the activity on the islands every activity takes time to finish. It has a free play style. You can start by building a house, decorate a garden, go fishing and do gardening or catching insects, and others. The game also has upcoming events to explore based on real-world events. Animals in your village can interact with you on your island which is the charm of this game.
    The game also features seasonal events like the previous ones, such as winter or summer, with different fruits or fish and insects. You can also be able to select the region of your island which will affect the environment in the game. The uniqueness is that players can choose the location of their neighbor's home. Of course, players can be able to bond with their neighbors by interaction, and it will result in the acquisition of cool items and the events that will occur.
    Animal Crossing New Horizons also has an online feature system where you and your friend's island. You can do activities together which makes the game even more fun. We have the ability to customize the island with the Terraforming feature which is a new system in the Animal Crossing franchise.

    Graphics:
    The arrival of Animal Crossing New Horizons on Switch comes with great graphics performance. Because a hybrid console specification makes it perform much better than the previous games. The graphics in the game still come in the same style that looks lovely. The character design is not different from the original, but it is cute and looks very good, and has always been unique to the Animal Crossing series. The game has a very nice color scheme in design that is pleasing to all ages. The camera angle in the game can be adjusted a little.

    Soundtrack:
    Nintendo has brought the talented team of musicians behind Animal Crossing: New Horizons' music back together for a beautiful acoustic performance with the stylish tropical life simulator's soundtrack that includes more than the 96 K.K. Slider songs that players can collect and listen to.

    Overview:
    Animal Crossing New Horizon is very free. This game can be very enjoyable when we have to stay at home to enjoy an island full of activities to do. This game can still play for years without the same boredom. Even though the game pace looks a bit slow, there is a lot of hidden stuff in the game to unlock waiting for you to explore.    … Expand
  30. BLG
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    The Animal Crossing series has created a unique sense of relaxation and joy for close to twenty years. The newest entry, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, continues that tradition while elevating the gameplay to new levels. This elevation in gameplay is quite literally in-game now where a player can actually change the geography of their island. Island terraforming is debatably the biggestThe Animal Crossing series has created a unique sense of relaxation and joy for close to twenty years. The newest entry, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, continues that tradition while elevating the gameplay to new levels. This elevation in gameplay is quite literally in-game now where a player can actually change the geography of their island. Island terraforming is debatably the biggest addition to this version of the game. In past iterations, customization was reserved for the players home and clothing, but it is now possible to modify everything from where your cliffs and rivers are located, to a coffee cup placed on an outdoor table. The debut of vast island customization options are accompanied by a robust crafting system. Players can now gather resources located across the island to craft custom furniture and tools. These new aspects feel like they were heavily influenced by survival games, like Minecraft, but they still retain the Animal Crossing charm that fans cherish.

    One added survival game mainstay that has caused some outcry amongst Animal Crossing fans is tool degradation. In previous entries, tools like shovels, fishing rods, and nets could be used indefinitely without breaking, but in Animal Crossing: New Horizons players have to fight the constant battle of tools being destroyed through use. It appears that this decision was made to strengthen the need for the crafting system, however it seems to impede on the relaxing elements of the game, like fishing. One of the most frustrating aspects of this game is being in the midst of a peaceful fishing trek around the permitter of my island only for my rod to break with a half full inventory of fish. Then forcing me to return to my islands town center to craft a new one. In the past, this return to town was driven by a need to sell your goods from that fishing session. This rewarding journey into town to sell your commodities is now joined by a similar but shameful trip into town to craft another fishing rod. This new element has certainly detracted from the joyful and relaxing cornerstone of fishing in Animal Crossing games.

    Though the crafting system is a cumbersome addition in regards to tools, its inclusion has certainly evolved the overall gameplay from a depth perspective. It has added more incentives to collect items and forage for resources across your island while rewarding you with interesting things to craft. Island customization is a welcome addition that can result in hours of rewarding gameplay. One of my favorite things to do is to add a small decorative piece to the island and wait to see if my wife notices when she is playing with her character. I don’t ever see my island being “complete” and I plan to constantly tweak aspects of it throughout the years.

    Island customization adds to the replay-ability of the game, but something that pulls me back in even more are the seasonal updates and events that Nintendo releases for free. Two large updates were summer updates that debuted new gameplay elements to the Animal Crossing franchise like swimming in the ocean and diving to the depths of your coasts to retrieve sea creatures. Nintendo is even teasing their next big update which appears to be a Halloween themed addition. These updates provide a reason to hop back in and you will quickly find yourself sucked right back into the joyous gameplay.

    One unfortunate side effect of island living in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is that it minimizes the enjoyment, previously supplied in previous entries, of adventuring to other islands. In previous entries, players could leave their continental town and take a boat ride to explore a tropical island where unique fish and items could be found. This enjoyment to escape your typical scenery has been replaced with the option to take a plane ride to randomly generated islands. Beyond plundering an island of its fruit and potentially discovering the elusive tarantula island, the incentive for players to get away isn't quite there anymore. An update that I would love to see Nintendo explore would be to diversify what you might find when taking a plane trip. Potentially discovering different biomes and fauna on these excursions would be a fantastic way to incentivize exploration and could recapture the magic of island visits from previous entries.

    Overall this entry is a welcome addition to a beloved pedigree of games. Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes the chill and relaxing vibe of previous titles and modernizes it with more customization and structure. For Busch League, this game bordered a 9.5 out of 10, but features like item degradation and a less enjoyable island exploration process were steps back for the series. Busch League Gaming gives Animal Crossing: New Horizons a 9 out of 10.

    For our full podcast review, visit https://www.buschleaguegaming.com/podcast/animal-crossing-new-horizons.    … Expand
  31. Loozer
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    The game has a slow start but after playing it for 3 weeks now and I am addicted to it. Even if I have nothing to do I'm still playing just walking around.
  32. PiePad
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Esta divertido y todooo eso mi unico problema es el crafteo de objetos es lo que no me gusta del juego fuera de todo eso para mi esta bien
  33. TropicalNayr
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    I would give this a 92%
    This is a nice calm game to play solo
    but the thing is if you have the same console and you want to start a new island on a new account you have to restart which is annoying they should give you a option but besides that it is a good game!
  34. Old_Duck
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    By far one of the best games on switch I would say. Being able to escape the real world and make a deserted island your new home is a fantastic experience, and now being able to craft furniture and pop it outside is a massive improvement for the animal crossing series.

    This game is extremely addictive, as there is so much to do with your island. Eventually you will probably get sick of    By far one of the best games on switch I would say. Being able to escape the real world and make a deserted island your new home is a fantastic experience, and now being able to craft furniture and pop it outside is a massive improvement for the animal crossing series.

    This game is extremely addictive, as there is so much to do with your island. Eventually you will probably get sick of it, but you only feel like that after you've played it for ages.

    A common gripe I have seen is tools breaking. Yes, it can be a little bit annoying at times, but it certainly shouldn't stop you from playing this fantastic game, and I didn't find that it disrupted my gameplay too much.

    I highly recommend playing this game, as it will provide hours of fun for anyone.    … Expand
  35. William_Trigos
    May 14, 2023
    8
    It's great to create your island, gather more neighbors, get all kinds of fish bugs etc.

    The worst thing about the game is the online issue, it has loading times and waiting for a game that is not from this century. It should be more worked apart from the fact that it is missing a lot of content and things from previous installments

    I still recommend it
  36. danlol483
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Es un genial juego que todos deberían probar, aprovechando que este juego a revivido la saga. No todo es positivo debido a que faltan cosas de otros juegos de la saga (peluquería, observatorio de estrellas...)
    Si quieres empezar jugando a la saga Animal Crossing recomiendo este
  37. leonardo1606
    May 18, 2021
    9
    one of the best nintendo switch games but it is not for everyone if you are looking for a relaxing game that lets you squeeze your creativity to the fullest this is your separate game that you can dedicate more than 500 hours but if what you are looking for is action and destroy monsters better get away and is more for 1 person so if you want a good multiplayer game choose another game
  38. BronzeBoy
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Even if people find the game boring because of the lack of updates, I still find it interesting because creativity is a strong factor for me that keeps me coming back. I could go on forever and ever about this game, but long story short, this game deserved it's 10/10 rating from me.
  39. maestrooak
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    A solid entry in the animal crossing franchise, but do we really need crafting?
  40. jeatog
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    PROS:
    - Tiene una introducción maravillosa.
    - Es tremendamente inmersivo y sus personajes te hacen tener "sentimientos" rápidamente. - Sus mecánicas nuevas respecto a entregas anteriores hacen que sea tan diferente pero a la vez sin perder la esencia de lo que es. - Soundtrack exquisito. - Es adictivo jugablemente. CONTRAS: - Llega un momento en donde no hayas más qué hacer, lo    PROS:
    - Tiene una introducción maravillosa.
    - Es tremendamente inmersivo y sus personajes te hacen tener "sentimientos" rápidamente.
    - Sus mecánicas nuevas respecto a entregas anteriores hacen que sea tan diferente pero a la vez sin perder la esencia de lo que es.
    - Soundtrack exquisito.
    - Es adictivo jugablemente.

    CONTRAS:
    - Llega un momento en donde no hayas más qué hacer, lo cuál es crítico para este tipo de videojuegos.
    - No hay una vasta variedad de diálogos de los vecinos; hay solo 10 tipos de diálogos según su personalidad, pero muchísimos más de ellos, lo cual causa que solo cambien en apariencia.
    - Pantallas de carga y tutoriales excesivamente molestos al momento de jugar en línea.
    - Falta de minijuegos.
    - Para lo que significa el género, puede que por momentos lo relajante se vuelva aburrido.

    El más reciente título de la saga Animal Crossing cubre muchas carencias que tenían anteriormente, pero al mismo tiempo le quita personalidad y se vuelve muy monótono a las horas antes de "acabar" el juego. También añade contenido invasivo que fácilmente podría no estar, pero eso no quita que sea un juego de calidad, bien hecho y con contenido suficiente, hasta cierto punto. New Horizons es un boleto de entrada a la saga y sirve de base para la consola de Nintendo, pues cualquiera que cuente con una debería tenerlo.    … Expand
  41. rmw408
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    Hours of fun creating your own island paradise. Set it up the way you want and change anytime. Ultimate control. A great way to waste several hours.
  42. WPB
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Mentally scaring, could not beat the Tom nook boss fight, way too stressful and difficult, forget mario party, this is the new hardest game of all time
  43. LuissDt
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    I'm not going to lie, the hatred towards the game was justified but now, New Horizons is a fun and satisfying mix in these times of pandemic that makes it the best animal crossing in the saga
  44. Lordbread
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Really good game but you do have to put a lot of time in if you want to progress your island as much as possible. If you’re not worried about completely beating the game it is good just to spend 20 minutes or so on it and just walk around your island.
  45. lowey
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    There are few games that I have sunk more hours into than Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It sucks you in and compells you to return day after day. It's a solid game, as you would expect, from Nintendo. There is a wealth of things to do each day, although earlier in the game it limits you a little — probably to stop it sucking away your entire life — and once you've completed the main storyThere are few games that I have sunk more hours into than Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It sucks you in and compells you to return day after day. It's a solid game, as you would expect, from Nintendo. There is a wealth of things to do each day, although earlier in the game it limits you a little — probably to stop it sucking away your entire life — and once you've completed the main story arc there is still plenty to do. As the game progresses the story falls away and it becomes more and more like a sandbox game.

    It's not perfect, of course: dialogues are lengthy and often add nothing, and the control mechanism for tools can be infuriating at times ("no don't dig that up," "put that fence back," "I didn't want to talk to them!") And as many haters have already stated endlessly, you'll really have to have one console per player in the house since all players on a console share the same island. But in spite of its flaws it's a game that makes me feel good. I will open the game in the morning to check one or two things and then, before I know it, I realise I'm an hour late for work. The online community really makes this game too. Visiting others' islands via online multiplayer is great fun and can help new players get ahead quickly, and it's amazing just how much content (characters, items, recipes, fossils, artworks, bugs, fish, characters' dialogue, etc) they've squeezed in. Well worth the cost when I look at how many hours of ejnoyment I've received from this little gem of a game.    … Expand
  46. MunhozMCM
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    My Score:

    (9) - Great!

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  47. IdleSpace
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    Лучшая ферма геймплейно, но некоторые механики вызывают вопросы.
    Главный из них - почему только один остров на консоль?
  48. ancarroll
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    What a game! I love everything about it - from the adorable characters to the relaxing nature of doing whatever you want on your island.
  49. DanteMerino
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    You either love it or hate it I had fun with this game but it is a matter of opinion obviously very slow paced and relaxed..
  50. Neko_-Tiger
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    If you a Long time fan then this is by far a no brainer. New to the series will find themselves playing for hours and Days unless you time travel but i say just play game as intended and you will have a game that will go on for years to come. AVOID Time Travel it will shorten your enjoyment.
  51. KamaiJR
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Game make me have a time to live in Island,relax game Build home have friend
  52. nodavan
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    I would say it's a go-to game for NS. The game play is simple. If you like collecting things and crafting DIY stuffs, this game is really made for you. There are also holiday and seasonal items too!
  53. ShamaloOoOoW
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    A real discovery for me who had never played the license, at the beginning I told myself that it was only for children because of the small animals in the game. But in reality I see in this game a very good potential for future sequel, a construction game not quite complete but which is very reminiscent of or at least gently brings sims closer, especially in version 2.0. I am personallyA real discovery for me who had never played the license, at the beginning I told myself that it was only for children because of the small animals in the game. But in reality I see in this game a very good potential for future sequel, a construction game not quite complete but which is very reminiscent of or at least gently brings sims closer, especially in version 2.0. I am personally convinced…… Expand
  54. Watson0l0
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    An incredible time killer. The graphics do not cause rejection, but some of the gameplay moments are rejected, in particular the problems with the creation of objects, what was the problem so that you could create objects several at a time or use the main storage location as a buffer?
  55. blisslovesotome
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Would have been better if we had more things we had in the previous installments, but overall it's a good game.
  56. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    The only reason I'm not giving a 10 is because this game is not durable as they promised.
  57. Gugugagapaga
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    Very fun game, I’ve spent over 300 hours playing it but even so a lot of things could be and SHOULD be improved
  58. Ka1dowskiX
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    The game, as a representative of the Animal Crossing series, offers interesting gameplay and is highly addictive. New Horizons offers wonderful graphic style, countless possibilities of modifying the island and highly controversial multiplayer aspect. Pointless limitations in this mode are a drawback of this game, but apart from that it is a wonderful experience recommended both forThe game, as a representative of the Animal Crossing series, offers interesting gameplay and is highly addictive. New Horizons offers wonderful graphic style, countless possibilities of modifying the island and highly controversial multiplayer aspect. Pointless limitations in this mode are a drawback of this game, but apart from that it is a wonderful experience recommended both for children and adults.… Expand
  59. albegres
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    84/100
    Good innovations, QOL improvements and good graphics. Somehow it lacks the charm of the previous titles
  60. zalivka
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Playing slowly every day, my ultimate goal is to get either Ankha or Marshall as a villager. Better both at the same time. I catch butterflies, communicate with the inhabitants, a very good game as an addition to something else.
  61. mariohitsBlock
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    The best Animal Crossing game I have played. I've played other Animal Crossing games before, but this one tops out as the best. You get to relax on an island while doing other tasks for Tom Nook and Isabelle. The new DLC they released recently is very cool and the fact that you can carry the new features you did there to your island is awesome. A very good game to buy if you're an AnimalThe best Animal Crossing game I have played. I've played other Animal Crossing games before, but this one tops out as the best. You get to relax on an island while doing other tasks for Tom Nook and Isabelle. The new DLC they released recently is very cool and the fact that you can carry the new features you did there to your island is awesome. A very good game to buy if you're an Animal Crossing fan.… Expand
  62. JayconUnlimited
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    I absolutely love Animal Crossing New Horizons. The graphics are gorgeous and I have fond memories of creating my custom island through quarantine. However, I can't say this game is better than New Leaf. Once I got burned out, I really got burned out. I never had that problem with New Leaf. If I went back to New Leaf, I would love it. If I came back to New Horizons, I'd be terrified toI absolutely love Animal Crossing New Horizons. The graphics are gorgeous and I have fond memories of creating my custom island through quarantine. However, I can't say this game is better than New Leaf. Once I got burned out, I really got burned out. I never had that problem with New Leaf. If I went back to New Leaf, I would love it. If I came back to New Horizons, I'd be terrified to open the tab. The reason why New Horizons felt dry after a while was because the game didn't do anything new when I unlocked K K Slider. After that you get terraforming which is really nice. I used terraforming for a couple days, I got content with my island's layout and that was it. However, don't take this review as me disliking the game because I clearly don't. It's so beautiful and relaxing and I'd recommend it highly for fans.… Expand
  63. micro10k
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    #1 best of Animal Crossing
    My favorite game!
    It´s many much hours! game is perfect!
  64. BannerSiamang15
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    This game is boring. All you do is fish and talk to annoying villagers while collecting every single thing because I can't just sell something I might want to use it later. That being said this is the best game ever.
  65. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    this is a rating from when it initially came out but this game embodies cozy relaxation.
  66. Elias373
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Super Spiel
    Meiner Meinung nach das beste Animal crossing Spiel und es kann ewig gespielt werden
  67. Gryesc
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    It's a fun game, see the island evolving, chat with characters and etc. The problem is that you have to wait long times to get better in the game, also, you get borred some time, so, don't get ACNH as your 1st game, but if you alredy have a game, buy it if it's ok to you wait 2 days to a in-game thing get done (sometimes) buy it.
  68. MCETJ
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    The game is fun. Sure there are some problems with the controls, but with a little bit of time you can feel familiar with this.
  69. eri41205
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    Thank you for creating this game.
    Although it has many flaws, it helps a lot of people through tough times.
    I like animal crossing.
  70. Striker7745
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    This game looks a bit cute for adults to play like most Nintendo games, however the gameplay is totally awesome and extremely addictive! Nintendo has put a LOT of work into Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the amount of thought and detail put into the game is truly amazing, it's very highly polished and, totally bug free (coding wise lol), and looks incredible on the Switch OLED screen.This game looks a bit cute for adults to play like most Nintendo games, however the gameplay is totally awesome and extremely addictive! Nintendo has put a LOT of work into Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the amount of thought and detail put into the game is truly amazing, it's very highly polished and, totally bug free (coding wise lol), and looks incredible on the Switch OLED screen. This is a MUST BUY if you own a Switch, it's a masterpiece! The only negatives I can say about the game is 1) you can it get involved in online play unless you know someone else with the game 2) it would be good if the graphics became transparent if your character is hidden behind a cliff, house or tree.… Expand
  71. Novaxlo
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Este es un Animal Crossing a la altura de los demás juegos de la franquicia, con diferentes experiencias de juego. Un juego muy carismático, aunque a veces se siente como un trabajo jugarlo en vez de relajarte. Pero si nunca has jugado a esta saga, te recomiendo probarlo ¡¡Es un buen título!!
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    Total: 91 -------------------------------------- -    Este es un Animal Crossing a la altura de los demás juegos de la franquicia, con diferentes experiencias de juego. Un juego muy carismático, aunque a veces se siente como un trabajo jugarlo en vez de relajarte. Pero si nunca has jugado a esta saga, te recomiendo probarlo ¡¡Es un buen título!!
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    Total: 91
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    Historia: 98
    Jugabilidad: 94
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    Diseño: 100
    Música: 100
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    Dificultad: 52
    Duración: 94
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    - Contenido disponible -
    Contenido: 90
    Contenido Extra: 100
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  72. stupidopinion
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    I haven't really played this game in quite some time. It really got me through parts of 2020, being a very relaxing town-building/decorating game. Visiting other people's islands is a nice feature and I have a lot of great memories because of it, but it would be foolish to say the online is good. The game itself struggles occasionally with performance, especially from heavily decoratedI haven't really played this game in quite some time. It really got me through parts of 2020, being a very relaxing town-building/decorating game. Visiting other people's islands is a nice feature and I have a lot of great memories because of it, but it would be foolish to say the online is good. The game itself struggles occasionally with performance, especially from heavily decorated islands/online islands, and it takes forever to visit other islands. The lack of updates has been disappointing for someone who really liked filling out the museum with fish, art, insects, and fossils. Design features for the museum and additional artifacts to collect would definitely bring me back, but it seems they have no interest. If you enjoy a slow-paced relaxing experience with plenty of design options this game is definitely for you though. I had a lot of fun with this and the free DLC through switch online is actually pretty great if you like decorating.

    Negative points for the single island "feature" though. It's still a baffling decision, like why not allow accounts the option to choose between joining an old island and making a new one?    … Expand
  73. waywardlaser
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    It's frustrating how this is simultaneously the best entry in the series while still lacking a ton of features that made the others so great. I can say I've sunk over 400 hours into New Horizons alone, which is far more than what can be said for any in the series since the original. New Leaf is cool, but can you play it on a TV? Nope.
  74. BertKA88
    Aug 27, 2023
    8
    When lockdown first started I was looking for something to play and everyone was playing this. I was 32 and thought it wasn’t for me but I gave it a go and 250 hours later I can definitely say I’m a fan of this franchise now. I love the creativity it affords you. I love sport so I made a soccer field and a sports store with custom jerseys. I visited other people to get all the fruit. IWhen lockdown first started I was looking for something to play and everyone was playing this. I was 32 and thought it wasn’t for me but I gave it a go and 250 hours later I can definitely say I’m a fan of this franchise now. I love the creativity it affords you. I love sport so I made a soccer field and a sports store with custom jerseys. I visited other people to get all the fruit. I grew every type of flower. I played so much…… Expand
  75. MISHM3SH
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    I love the game it is extremely relaxing and fun! Can be quite hard to find items but trading sites like nookazon make it easy! It can be a wee hit grindy tho! But thats fine cuz in quartine it helped pass the time!
  76. vitorgaioso
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Viciante e divertido! Depois de vários anos finalmente consegui jogar e fiquei mais de 80 horas na primeira gameplay.
  77. HazeAbysmal
    Mar 13, 2023
    9
    The memories this game and I share are some of the best gaming memories I've ever had, period. I can never truly dismis this game for that alone, and I still enjoy hoping back on it from time to time with friends online. Truly one of the best animal crossing games, not as good as new leaf, but still a good time.
  78. Pollee
    May 11, 2023
    10
    i wish sonic the hedgehog was in this... it would make it lots more exciting eeee eeee great game overall
  79. Filuko
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best switch games I’ve ever played.
    It helps me during the COVID 19 lockdown!
  80. FilipYeah
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Top 3 video games EVER. You WILL play this game for at least 150 hours or if your like me 500 hours.
  81. PotatoePink
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    The best animal crossing game ever. Would recommend to any casual video game enjoyer.
  82. RIbbotreview
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    I did not think that the newest animal crossing game would be so fun, relaxing AND groundbreaking! This game is one of the games that made 2020 (the covid-19 pandemic) fun. This should be 100% a must buy for the Nintendo switch.
  83. Sonkisfast
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    New Horizons is a beautiful game, and came out at a time where people needed a place to find comfort in. This game is filled to the brim with personality! The gameplay is relaxing and addicting, the characters are fun and goofy, and decorating your house is a lovely way to pass time!
  84. Chileoz
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    It is a Phenomenal game in 2020 during the pandemic. I don't suggest anyone play it now and I also don't think any other similar game will achieve similar outcomes.
  85. acethebased
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    I don't know why there are so many negative reviews of this. It's really fun. It gets a little boring once your island gets to 3 stars, but it's still a 9 for me.
  86. Dinkles
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    I love this game.
    I think this game is great, I love the relaxing music, chill vibe, eye candy, and lovable characters. I think the ONLY TWO things wrong with this game is that it is very expensive and, very slow at times but that is how the game is supposed to be. It is a nice relaxing time and I would recommend this to anyone who has a stressful life. Anyone who thinks this game is bad    I love this game.
    I think this game is great, I love the relaxing music, chill vibe, eye candy, and lovable characters. I think the ONLY TWO things wrong with this game is that it is very expensive and, very slow at times but that is how the game is supposed to be. It is a nice relaxing time and I would recommend this to anyone who has a stressful life. Anyone who thinks this game is bad have absolutely HORRIBLE taste.    … Expand
  87. voiceofreason69
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    the game is awesome, tbh the people who rate it low are trolls or people who don't like the progression system, if you don't like being unable to grind, don't buy a 60$ game where your limited to a few hours a day. This game is very good, and has a peaceful feel that I enjoy, the only flaw is its limits to grinding, but again, if you like grinding, then don't buy it, it ain't for you
  88. assisjunior
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    This game gave me peace and hope in a really dark time. I had so much fun and I will always cherish it.
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Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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