Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Clarkten
    May 6, 2020
    1
    I got so frustated when I found out about the one island per console thingy, me and my brother were so exited to play that game, scince he's the principal acount I just feel kinda useless being in the game
  2. PewPewMcP
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This game is made of crack, I enjoy long 100 hour JRPGs, and I've spent more time on this game in two months than I did half a year last year playing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Dragon Quest XI combined. I really enjoy the freedom afforded to us in designing our islands, I terraformed mine pretty hard and ended up with a pretty sweet island. Visitors love it! The community at large isThis game is made of crack, I enjoy long 100 hour JRPGs, and I've spent more time on this game in two months than I did half a year last year playing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Dragon Quest XI combined. I really enjoy the freedom afforded to us in designing our islands, I terraformed mine pretty hard and ended up with a pretty sweet island. Visitors love it! The community at large is pretty sweet, so my online multiplayer experience has been pretty good so far, but it seems that you shouldn't share accounts on a same switch, which is definitely a glaring weakness. Overall I highly recommend. It's been likened to the Lego Duplo version of Minecraft, which I can't deny.… Expand
  3. veggie101
    May 5, 2020
    10
    The best animal crossing so far. I play it everyday without fail. I love how they keep updating it.
  4. zane100long
    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.
  5. Artazur
    May 5, 2020
    3
    How can Nintendo make a game, that has less content than the previous ones? Less characters , less resident dialogues, less fruit trees, less shops/buildings..........
    But it is fun to play but it needs many content updates to become a good game
  6. njoydgystyle
    May 5, 2020
    0
    Juste HONTEUX de vendre un jeu 60 BALLES pour n'avoir le droit qu'à une seule et UNIQUE ile ! ma copine a lancer le jeu en première et du coup je ne peu pas y joué et profiter de ma propre ile et de l'histoire! Nintendo cherche des moutons à tondre! C'est la derniere fois que j'achete nintendo
  7. Lookie
    May 5, 2020
    9
    This game is great and people are salty you can only have one island per console. I will take a point off because there isn’t much to do in the late game but otherwise it is everything you’d come to expect from a modern animal crossing game.
  8. rlosey13
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best Animal Crossing title in the franchise! The world looks great, the villagers are bright and cheerful, and terraforming is very addicting. I recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a relaxing life-sim.
  9. Shiv12
    May 5, 2020
    1
    I would love this game ... if I was the one who actually got to play it. It was supposed to be a fun and relaxing game during quarantine that instead turned into a domestic dispute because I failed to do the research that only ONE user gets to have an island and every other user gets to be a second class citizen on said island. I bought the game but my roommate played it before I had theI would love this game ... if I was the one who actually got to play it. It was supposed to be a fun and relaxing game during quarantine that instead turned into a domestic dispute because I failed to do the research that only ONE user gets to have an island and every other user gets to be a second class citizen on said island. I bought the game but my roommate played it before I had the chance to and doesn’t understand why I’m upset. I just get to be the jerk who’s bad at sharing, when really there is absolutely no reason why Nintendo can’t allow for separate islands for separate user profiles. Heck, I’d buy a separate copy of the game to have my own island if that would solve it. But my roommate isn’t going to buy her own Switch, so I’m just stuck being the angry jerk who wasted $60. Do better, Nintendo.… Expand
  10. thesharing
    May 5, 2020
    1
    The game itself contains a lot of fun. However, there are plenty of conflicts in this game. First, it encourages players to play with their friends. But the experience of visiting friends is just like UPS: slow, complicated operations, and unstable connections. When you disconnect with your friend, all of you will lose your progress. When you try to reconnect, the long, naggingThe game itself contains a lot of fun. However, there are plenty of conflicts in this game. First, it encourages players to play with their friends. But the experience of visiting friends is just like UPS: slow, complicated operations, and unstable connections. When you disconnect with your friend, all of you will lose your progress. When you try to reconnect, the long, nagging conversation will drive you mad over and over again. Second, the game is set to be one island per console. But if you lost your switch, or broke it by accident, well, congratulations, you would lose all the time you waste on this game. This is hilarious. Also the local multi-player experience is just like sharing the toilet with your partners. It could happen, but we all wish that it should never happen. So be it.… Expand
  11. DoctorJB
    May 5, 2020
    1
    One island per device? Deal breaker. How can this be a family game when only one of my kids can truly play it?
  12. jorgarsan
    May 5, 2020
    2
    Stupid only one island per console. I am paying familiar switch online, because all family is using the console. Why only one island???
  13. PhoenixDawn
    May 5, 2020
    0
    I’ve currently been playing this game for a very short amount of time, and while it is enjoyable I as many others feel the companies inclination to make a one island limit and then significantly decrease the overall involvement the subsequent players on the island have is very reminiscent of what we’ve seen from greedier establishments in the past. I merely want my girlfriend to have theI’ve currently been playing this game for a very short amount of time, and while it is enjoyable I as many others feel the companies inclination to make a one island limit and then significantly decrease the overall involvement the subsequent players on the island have is very reminiscent of what we’ve seen from greedier establishments in the past. I merely want my girlfriend to have the same privileges I do on them game, representative or not.… Expand
  14. YoungerReviewer
    May 5, 2020
    7
    I was very excited for this game and when I got it I was hooked. But that feeling only lasted a few weeks and after that I put down the game and didn't pick it back up. Enjoyed it but thought the wonderful experience would last longer. Eventually you'll get bored.
  15. Goombafan333
    May 4, 2020
    0
    Imagine an Animal Crossing game with tons of furniture and endless replayability.
    You just imagined New Leaf.
    Because this game doesn't have anywhere near the amount of content as previous games. New Horizons makes the Gamecube original look as expansive as Skyrim with how dull and empty the game feels. You have 1 person who can have fun per copy of the game The other 7 are just    Imagine an Animal Crossing game with tons of furniture and endless replayability.
    You just imagined New Leaf.
    Because this game doesn't have anywhere near the amount of content as previous games.
    New Horizons makes the Gamecube original look as expansive as Skyrim with how dull and empty the game feels.

    You have 1 person who can have fun per copy of the game
    The other 7 are just NPCs who can't edit the island in any possible way which is the games single most defining feature.    … Expand
  16. Dissapointed-
    May 4, 2020
    0
    I am very disappointed by the glaring design flaws for multiple users on a single switch. Limiting 1 island per copy is disappointing, but limiting progressing island development forward to the first player is unacceptable. I have never seen any game developer limit critical features to the player experience to a singular player. I would not have purchased this game had I known that onlyI am very disappointed by the glaring design flaws for multiple users on a single switch. Limiting 1 island per copy is disappointing, but limiting progressing island development forward to the first player is unacceptable. I have never seen any game developer limit critical features to the player experience to a singular player. I would not have purchased this game had I known that only one player can enjoy the full game. The only method to resolve these issues is to purchase another console which is clearly not worth while.… Expand
  17. hcazorp
    May 4, 2020
    0
    Scoring this wonderful game a zero because of the "primary player" limitations. My wife is currently the primary and therefore, gets a bunch of missions she doesn't want. More egregiously she is the only character who can make infrastructure changes to the island. I would be a little more forgiving BUT THERE IS NO INDICATION OF THIS LIMITATION WHEN YOU START THE GAME. We had to find thisScoring this wonderful game a zero because of the "primary player" limitations. My wife is currently the primary and therefore, gets a bunch of missions she doesn't want. More egregiously she is the only character who can make infrastructure changes to the island. I would be a little more forgiving BUT THERE IS NO INDICATION OF THIS LIMITATION WHEN YOU START THE GAME. We had to find this out after I wasn't getting the "infrastructure" option with Tom Nook and then Googled why.

    This is a stupid limitation. Secondary players should be able to contribute to island infrastructure even if a "primary" player has to allow this somehow. Nintendo needs to fix this idiocy. What a disappointment to learn after playing for so long.    … Expand
  18. wise21x
    May 4, 2020
    6
    Anima Crossing has it's charms but there is a TON of grinding (at one point it took me a week to get the 30 iron I needed to advance the game because I didn't realize rocks could be harvested without destroying them and you need to dig holes around them to cheeze the maximum amount out of them, I mean really?)

    In the end it takes a lot of work and you get items and abilities you want to    Anima Crossing has it's charms but there is a TON of grinding (at one point it took me a week to get the 30 iron I needed to advance the game because I didn't realize rocks could be harvested without destroying them and you need to dig holes around them to cheeze the maximum amount out of them, I mean really?)

    In the end it takes a lot of work and you get items and abilities you want to decorate your tiny island but there is limited actual interaction and fun.    … Expand
  19. JamSamRu
    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
  20. feelinpeachy
    May 4, 2020
    5
    The inability to have more than one island is insane! I love this game and have played every AC game since Population Growing, I'm an avid fan. I'm leaving a poor review because I just found out that you can't have a second island without buying an entire new switch. How could Nintendo alienate their fanbase like that? Especially during a pandemic when we're all broke and can't afford aThe inability to have more than one island is insane! I love this game and have played every AC game since Population Growing, I'm an avid fan. I'm leaving a poor review because I just found out that you can't have a second island without buying an entire new switch. How could Nintendo alienate their fanbase like that? Especially during a pandemic when we're all broke and can't afford a new console! Nintendo if you're trying to get an extra $200+ dollars from your fans, you've failed! Instead you've lost an extra $60.

    Also, give us diagonal paths! Holy moly.    … Expand
  21. Scary_Ghosty
    May 4, 2020
    8
    You pay a 0%-interest mortgage to a sentient raccoon. What more could you want?
  22. CataldoNazario
    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.
  23. Catamaknae
    May 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible servicio, como es posible que solo una cuenta pueda progresar y la segunda esté tan limitada. No es justo que todos no tengan las mismas oportunidades… Expand
  24. passivemenis
    May 3, 2020
    0
    The bottle neck that is one island representative per Nintendo switch is by far the worst game mechanic imposed on players. If you have a single household switch and your spouse/partner/child get a hold of the game, create the island first, and talk to Tom and his son first, good luck progressing with the game. The first player who starts anything in the game is now the representative andThe bottle neck that is one island representative per Nintendo switch is by far the worst game mechanic imposed on players. If you have a single household switch and your spouse/partner/child get a hold of the game, create the island first, and talk to Tom and his son first, good luck progressing with the game. The first player who starts anything in the game is now the representative and if they quit a week later then you have to restart your entire island and progress to appoint a new representative. That could be hours upon hours of progress which you have to restart because of a broken mechanic. What’s the point of a representative to begin with? Every save file should have their own island and Nintendo should allow people to progress at their own rates. Terrible game mechanic. If you own a switch with multiple people who play on it, avoid this game. It will create family feuds and will be a waste of your hard earned dollars if you’re going to share the game.… Expand
  25. tibzoid
    May 4, 2020
    6
    Charming production values and I can understand the overall appeal, but this game is marred by the most atrocious, backward, moronic UX I’ve ever experienced in a video game. Each conversation with an NPC is the same excruciating exchange. It’s like they designed the game to annoy you. Also, why would you want to buy a chore simulator such as this when the dishes need doing, the ironingCharming production values and I can understand the overall appeal, but this game is marred by the most atrocious, backward, moronic UX I’ve ever experienced in a video game. Each conversation with an NPC is the same excruciating exchange. It’s like they designed the game to annoy you. Also, why would you want to buy a chore simulator such as this when the dishes need doing, the ironing needs ironing, and you haven’t called your mother in 3 weeks.

    If you want to jump on the bandwagon, buy it for your little sister, let her build her island, watch her play a bit, and maybe visit with your own character. Then totally avoid it, because it really is like living inside a pre-adolescent girl’s brain. They could have made this game so much better but I think they are hemmed in by their fan base. Don’t reward the developers with your hard-earned cash. It will only encourage them further.    … Expand
  26. ratsncatsftw
    May 4, 2020
    0
    So done with Nintendo, will never buy their overpriced, anti consumer garbage products ever again. Locked to only one island per console, a shameful and greedy attempt to sell more switches by Nintendo.
  27. Luminer
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Really good game, some people can think its a boring game but.... Well the point its to play a calm and peaceful game.
  28. Woofoof
    May 3, 2020
    5
    This game could have been a contender for game of the year 2020 if it didn’t shoot itself in the foot by limiting itself by 1 island per console. If you are alone this is a must buy, but if you share a console with anyone skip this game.
  29. marith99
    May 3, 2020
    0
    At first, I was ecstatic to finally be able to play this game. I was having a lot of fun playing the game, but then I found out that you could only have one island per console. I live with my sisters and we all share the switch. Once I found out, I didn't want to play anymore and regretted buying it. This is just a ridiculous restriction. Literally Ultimate Smash Bros, you can haveAt first, I was ecstatic to finally be able to play this game. I was having a lot of fun playing the game, but then I found out that you could only have one island per console. I live with my sisters and we all share the switch. Once I found out, I didn't want to play anymore and regretted buying it. This is just a ridiculous restriction. Literally Ultimate Smash Bros, you can have different save files. I know that only having one island per console is normal for Animal Crossing games, but for Nintendo to basically tell its consumers to buy another console for another island is stupid. Especially since the Switch goes for about $300 each right now. Jokes on me that I bought Animal Crossing, but I won't be a consumer of Nintendo anymore unless they fix this mess of a game.… Expand
  30. bernardopina
    May 3, 2020
    0
    It is absurd that you cannot have another Switch user to have its own island. Yeah, you saw right. Every user on the same Switch shares the same island. That really, really, really sucks and it alone made this rating. Hope Nintendo hears us and changes this in a near future.
  31. Superskittle
    May 3, 2020
    2
    I would absolutely love to give this game a 10. I have always loved this series as a way to just sit back and relax. BUT. This entry has terribly let me down, with the single island system. I started out fine. Played for a few hours. Then handed it off to my five year old. I come back to find everything I've done moved around or deleted. (I did not previously know about the singleI would absolutely love to give this game a 10. I have always loved this series as a way to just sit back and relax. BUT. This entry has terribly let me down, with the single island system. I started out fine. Played for a few hours. Then handed it off to my five year old. I come back to find everything I've done moved around or deleted. (I did not previously know about the single island. OR the fact that only the main player can progress. Please fix this issue.… Expand
  32. masevein
    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.    … Expand
  33. Tmrla
    May 3, 2020
    0
    Bought as an escape from the quarantine blues and being stuck inside.

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

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

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

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

    Thanks for nothing, Nintendo.    … Expand
  34. Johnny187
    May 3, 2020
    1
    game very appreciated both as graphics and as gameplay. but the thing I don't like is the restriction to create a single island for Switch console, even if you have multiple profiles on the console. I hope they do an update and that this serious problem is improved. Traduzione:
    gioco molto apprezzabile sia come come grafica che come gameplay. Ma la cosa che non apprezzo é la restrizione    game very appreciated both as graphics and as gameplay. but the thing I don't like is the restriction to create a single island for Switch console, even if you have multiple profiles on the console. I hope they do an update and that this serious problem is improved. Traduzione:
    gioco molto apprezzabile sia come come grafica che come gameplay. Ma la cosa che non apprezzo é la restrizione di creare una sola isola per console Switch, anche se si hanno piú profili sulla console. spero facciano un'aggiornamento e che venga migliorato questo grave problema.    … Expand
  35. TakezoShinmen
    May 3, 2020
    1
    1 Island for console limitation.
    I cannot play this game because my girlfriend has played 125 hours and I want my own new Game.
    Fix that s**t
  36. Devonsays
    May 3, 2020
    0
    The Switch is marketed toward family gaming. Great. Then comes Animal Crossing the game which can only be enjoyed by one family member in the house because you’ve decided to depart from the convention of allowing separate game saves. Was it a hired dunce that just didn’t consider the obvious drawback this is? Or were the moneymen fat-eyed with greed so much so that somehow they thought itThe Switch is marketed toward family gaming. Great. Then comes Animal Crossing the game which can only be enjoyed by one family member in the house because you’ve decided to depart from the convention of allowing separate game saves. Was it a hired dunce that just didn’t consider the obvious drawback this is? Or were the moneymen fat-eyed with greed so much so that somehow they thought it swell to entice families to go fully absurd and buy a whole new switch device for one freaking game? I have no issue leaping to a zero until this is fixed. What a ridiculous move that warrants just as ridiculous a response.… Expand
  37. Traifor
    May 3, 2020
    2
    El juego me encanta pero le veo un fallo bastante molesto y grave, en mi consola jugamos mi hermana y yo y no puedo avanzar en la historia si mi hermana no avanza
  38. Razor7557
    May 3, 2020
    8
    Very solid Animal Crossing experience! Gotta love all the new customization options. That said the game isn't flawless, like how it feels to have taken away some things from earlier games(Like multiple upgrades of the Nook's Cranny, now there's just one), or releasing holidays only as patches, which might be a bit annoying to people with limited internet connections.

    On another note    Very solid Animal Crossing experience! Gotta love all the new customization options. That said the game isn't flawless, like how it feels to have taken away some things from earlier games(Like multiple upgrades of the Nook's Cranny, now there's just one), or releasing holidays only as patches, which might be a bit annoying to people with limited internet connections.

    On another note though, I really hate how certain idiotic pseudo fans harrassed the localization/development team of the game into removing any references to your character's gender in english localization. Hopefully they stop giving in to them, and instead listen to actual fans who play the game, rather than scum who think video games should be used to propagate their political agendas.    … Expand
  39. RegTom
    May 3, 2020
    0
    The one island per console thing should be a warning on the purchase screen. What an asinine way to limit the use of a switch to one person.
  40. DwerG
    May 3, 2020
    4
    Game is fantastic.

    Nintendo deciding that you can only make one island per console basically makes me not want to play.
  41. Lemmeadem
    May 3, 2020
    0
    One island per console is a pathetic limitation and I will endeavour never to purchase anything associated with the game, its developers or its brand (Nintendo, too, shall be relegated to the dung heap of history as it was for me for decades before the Switch gave compelling reason for me to consider them before this blatant compulsion to buy a second console for one games' ease of use).
  42. TandemTester938
    May 3, 2020
    2
    Even though it seems like a great game with many items and characters i am put of it by the fact that all people on one switch have to play the same island this makes the game less fun and is ea level of greediness
  43. Pikey17
    May 3, 2020
    1
    Per giocare con figli o fidanzate, mogli o persone del nucleo familiare, sappiate che ci vuole una console a testa perché una funzione BASE come quella di avere più salvataggi su un un’unica console NON C’È.
    Nel 2020 sembra una barzelletta ma così non è. Da appassionato di titoli Nintendo, questa è una delusione amarissima. Il gioco in se sarà anche bello ma togliermi la CONDIVISIONE che    Per giocare con figli o fidanzate, mogli o persone del nucleo familiare, sappiate che ci vuole una console a testa perché una funzione BASE come quella di avere più salvataggi su un un’unica console NON C’È.
    Nel 2020 sembra una barzelletta ma così non è. Da appassionato di titoli Nintendo, questa è una delusione amarissima. Il gioco in se sarà anche bello ma togliermi la CONDIVISIONE che posso avere con qualcuno in casa quando giochiamo in orari differenti, in un tipo di gioco come questo, è a mio avviso gravemente penalizzante perché non si guarda a far felici i propri utenti che pagano volentieri i prodotti ma anzi, si spera di vendere altre console con mezzucci proprio raccapriccianti.    … Expand
  44. crazycasti
    May 3, 2020
    0
    For those who say "I don't understand review bombing" well try playing as "villager B" and come back
  45. Jj68
    May 3, 2020
    0
    Wanted to buy this for my family, but I won't unless they remove the one island per switch restriction.
  46. AngryTrey
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I took the game back and returned it the moment I saw you aren't allowed to make multiple islands. The decision wasn't even greedy since pretty much no one is going to buy a new switch for that. It's just plain stupid and ruins fun for so many people.
  47. Plunderwondr
    May 2, 2020
    1
    Unfortunately game is effectively unplayable due to being the second person trying to play on the switch. Can't even buy a second cartridge to play my own game...
  48. Jealousbellous
    May 2, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game to play during quarantine. Don't listen to the neck beard simp virgins review bombing this game
  49. Keminari
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I got this game with my slightly smaller sister, we split the costs, and I decided that for once, I would be nice and let her try this game out first, fully expecting that we both could have our own islands. Turns out I was wrong. I spent 30 dollars of my own money for an experience that I will never have that my sister will, all because I was trying to be nice. This is a huge problem, andI got this game with my slightly smaller sister, we split the costs, and I decided that for once, I would be nice and let her try this game out first, fully expecting that we both could have our own islands. Turns out I was wrong. I spent 30 dollars of my own money for an experience that I will never have that my sister will, all because I was trying to be nice. This is a huge problem, and like many other negative reviews, I feel like the game is limiting me to a side character and nothing else. I still don't get why even on a system with a profile system Nintendo would still put in the one island per console thing.… Expand
  50. deadlyblaze
    May 2, 2020
    0
    One island per switch. My girlfriend likes it because I gave her the island. I hate this game because as a second ‘player’, I can do almost nothing.
  51. lucas_schneider
    May 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best experiences i had on the switch
    It is calm and relaxing but is also very interesting, there is a lot to do in this game.
    The graphics are amazing and playing this game is just a wonderful experience. People are giving this game a 1 just because you can only have one island per console, yeah it is annoying but is nothing compared to the greatness of this game.
  52. Dabaru
    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.
  53. eudon
    May 2, 2020
    0
    THIS GAME HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL TO ENTERTAIN FAMILIES BUY IT FAILS DRAMATICALLY. Trying to wrap my head around how Nintendo thinks they will make more money from people buying completely new switches for each sibling to just play Animal Crossing is so absurd. I really want to play this game to its full potential and run my OWN island that isn't my brothers island who is now crying becauseTHIS GAME HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL TO ENTERTAIN FAMILIES BUY IT FAILS DRAMATICALLY. Trying to wrap my head around how Nintendo thinks they will make more money from people buying completely new switches for each sibling to just play Animal Crossing is so absurd. I really want to play this game to its full potential and run my OWN island that isn't my brothers island who is now crying because he wants me off his island. I CANT BELIEVE SUCH A BEUTIFUL AND SWEET GAME CAN CAUSE SO MUCH CHAOS. wow Nintendo ya did it again.… Expand
  54. raumac
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I set up this Metacritic account just to write this review, in the hopes it will get Nintendo's attention to correct this obvious flaw in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
    ...
    WHY is there only one Island per console? This is an UNFORGIVABLE SIN in Console gaming. Please correct this obvious flaw immediately! We have multiple player profiles on the console, and would like to each have our    I set up this Metacritic account just to write this review, in the hopes it will get Nintendo's attention to correct this obvious flaw in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
    ...
    WHY is there only one Island per console? This is an UNFORGIVABLE SIN in Console gaming. Please correct this obvious flaw immediately! We have multiple player profiles on the console, and would like to each have our own Island. Currently, only one of us can effectively play this game, with the other players in our home having to effectively just watch as the on Mayor of the Island plays the game.
    ...
    CORRECT THIS NOW!
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    We should be able to create multiple save games, and have multiple Islands on a single Switch Console. Otherwise, the game is effectively meaningless.
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    CORRECT THIS NOW!
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    I am absolutely dumbfounded that Nintendo decided to make this decision. I hope this issue is corrected quickly.
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    I am giving this game a zero score until this issue is corrected.    … Expand
  55. Lifeisbellablog
    May 2, 2020
    8
    This may not be the most complex game, but something about it is undeniably charming and addictive. The little animal villagers are extremely adorable and its very wholesome building friendships with them.

    There are some problems with the game that are complete dealbreakers for people though, like only having one game per console. Luckily that doesn't really affect me, or I would have    This may not be the most complex game, but something about it is undeniably charming and addictive. The little animal villagers are extremely adorable and its very wholesome building friendships with them.

    There are some problems with the game that are complete dealbreakers for people though, like only having one game per console. Luckily that doesn't really affect me, or I would have had a real problem with this game. It would also be good if you could play couch co-op with full functionality for the second player. The second player can't really do much. There are also some problems that should be fixed such as being able to craft multiple things at once. I think there are also some kinks to be worked out with kicking villagers out. There are 3 villagers that I want OUT and I haven't talked to them for a month, and they still won't leave. The only ones that ask to leave are ones that I actually like. So that's just been pretty annoying for me. I also feel like there are several things that could have been added that would have made the game more rewarding in my opinion. I wish there was some factor of skill points that show your fishing experience level, or your friendship level with a villager. This may be getting a little too complicated though, but it's just my preference. Another thing is it's very rare that the villagers or Tom Nook actually asks you to complete any activities such as fetch this specific bug, or make this furniture. This feels like a completely missed opportunity to fulfill requests for the villagers. (I know this is something that is a feature in the game, but for some reason in my experience this opportunity rarely ever pops up). I do wish there were a more things to do in the vein of quests, but I think the seasonal events will keep things interesting for the foreseeable future.

    It's easy for me to point out all of the faults I have with this game but it's hard to explain why I still love it despite all its faults. It has it's problems, and on paper isn't much to do, but there's just something about it. Overall, it's a very slow burn but it is satisfying to see your island develop from nothing and to your own ideal island aesthetic and friendships. The game has it's problems, but it's easy to overlook them because of how charming and addictive it is.

    Before I go, I have to shoutout my favorite villagers: APPLE and MERENGUE. They're adorable and perfect and I would die for them.    … Expand
  56. EricWoodward
    May 2, 2020
    0
    Can't unlock terra forming because im not the island representative... Why s this a feature???? I quit the game because i WOULD HAVE TO RESTART by buying the game again for a third time to get it right. Absolute joke. There is no possible way for me to unlock terra forming without restarting.
  57. Hollowman064
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    I have never played an Animal Crossing game before and decided to play this one for the first time. BIG MISTAKE! The fact that we get such a tiny island that we are forced to share it with other profiles is ridiculous. I can't enjoy the experience when someone else is taking all the resources and they can't enjoy the experience because I can't play often enough to advance the game. Even ifI have never played an Animal Crossing game before and decided to play this one for the first time. BIG MISTAKE! The fact that we get such a tiny island that we are forced to share it with other profiles is ridiculous. I can't enjoy the experience when someone else is taking all the resources and they can't enjoy the experience because I can't play often enough to advance the game. Even if we did delete the save file and start in their profile, it doesn't help because I still wouldn't be able to do anything without resources. This is the stupidest concept to force upon people and a giant waste of money. I feel ripped off and I want my money back!… Expand
  58. HGee05
    May 2, 2020
    9
    A good way to relax despite what's going on in the world at the moment.
  59. SW33ToXic
    May 2, 2020
    5
    AMAZING! Probably one of the best Animal Crossing since it was launched for the first time on the GameCube! You have a lot of liberty in this game: you can pretty much do whatever you want. (Compared to the previous titles). This game is perfect of you wanna have a good time or relax after work.
  60. xXeqiunoxXx
    May 2, 2020
    3
    highly frustrating and tedious user interface,sure its a slow casual wind down game but u dont have to go as far as monologue after EVERY action. Also the chores u gotta do to add your friend ingame.
    Etc
  61. PinMel
    May 2, 2020
    2
    My children were very interested in this game. My husband and I had never played any of the old versions of Animal Crossing. When I bought the game I was happy to see it was multiplayer m, up to 4 players. Seemed like a great family game. My 7 year old, jumped right in, made his island, gave it a silly name, made his avatar, started playing. He loves it. Then my 9 year old tried it. And weMy children were very interested in this game. My husband and I had never played any of the old versions of Animal Crossing. When I bought the game I was happy to see it was multiplayer m, up to 4 players. Seemed like a great family game. My 7 year old, jumped right in, made his island, gave it a silly name, made his avatar, started playing. He loves it. Then my 9 year old tried it. And we quickly learned that he could not make an island. He was devastated, as he’d really wanted the game, too. He has no interest in playing as a minor character in what’s now his brothers game. Multiplayer is useless too. It’s not even split screen. I really hope Nintendo fixes this.… Expand
  62. TDTH
    May 2, 2020
    5
    I dont mind the one island per console cause I own my own Nintendo but as a fast paced player usually playing games like Call of duty, pokemon etc etc I don't find this game interesting to me, I know its made for everyone but now I'm about 2 days in and have nothing to do its really boring, I have heard though you get interesting features within a week which isn't my thing but other peopleI dont mind the one island per console cause I own my own Nintendo but as a fast paced player usually playing games like Call of duty, pokemon etc etc I don't find this game interesting to me, I know its made for everyone but now I'm about 2 days in and have nothing to do its really boring, I have heard though you get interesting features within a week which isn't my thing but other people like, I'm only giving a 5 because the graphics are nice and that its a relaxing game but way too slow paced for me to like but others do, anyways I'm 50/50.… Expand
  63. frediy
    May 1, 2020
    0
    I bought a switch and this game only to find I can only play it in an extremely limited way because my partner is the primary player on the island. Apparently you need to buy an additional switch in order to play the game. No problem if you’re rich I guess. I can’t believe what bloodsuckers the people at Nintendo are. They evidently have no concern for their users. I have paid money for aI bought a switch and this game only to find I can only play it in an extremely limited way because my partner is the primary player on the island. Apparently you need to buy an additional switch in order to play the game. No problem if you’re rich I guess. I can’t believe what bloodsuckers the people at Nintendo are. They evidently have no concern for their users. I have paid money for a game I will never be able to play. It’s absolutely horrifying that a game company could deliberately make this decision. It is simply unfathomable to me..… Expand
  64. Eveydude
    May 1, 2020
    0
    DON'T BUY THIS GAME UNLESS ONLY YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SO-CALLED "PRIMARY PLAYER" IS LITERALLY THE ONLY PLAYER WHO HAS THE PRIVILEGE TO CONTRIBUTE!!!!!! I almost gave this game a 10/10 until I realized how messed up compared to the rest of the ENTIRE GODDDAMN SERIES!!! This is because when you start by needingkm to give Tom Nook 5 bugs or fish,    DON'T BUY THIS GAME UNLESS ONLY YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SO-CALLED "PRIMARY PLAYER" IS LITERALLY THE ONLY PLAYER WHO HAS THE PRIVILEGE TO CONTRIBUTE!!!!!! I almost gave this game a 10/10 until I realized how messed up compared to the rest of the ENTIRE GODDDAMN SERIES!!! This is because when you start by needingkm to give Tom Nook 5 bugs or fish, only the primary player, which is my sister in my case (who PLAYS THE FREAKING LEAST)
    This game would get a 10/10 if there eren    … Expand
  65. layth
    May 1, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looks like a lot of fun, looks like even though I own the game I can barley play it because of the dumb player 2 restrictions. If you do not share a switch get it.… Expand
  66. Rockplaya
    May 1, 2020
    1
    SO MUCH POTENTIAL....for 1 person. Do not get this game if you share. Me and my wife got it, she is the island rep and barely plays so I have to account hop to progress the island. Fix your game Nintendo. Either allow multiple people to be island reps, or add separate islands for each profile.
  67. Woolala
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Never log out this game since the day I get the copy of catridge. It’s been one month continuously. Great game!
  68. CrossGuy
    May 1, 2020
    0
    It is unacceptable that nintendo made it so second player literally gets almost no game. Second player will not even have 1% of the privileges first player has. The worst thing is that nintendo will not do anything about it because they did it on purpose, to sell more consoles. I once again day, **** you nintendo for ruining the experience.
  69. Butryboms23
    May 1, 2020
    1
    The game feels tedious and doesn't feel like a AAA game. A lot of the mechanics are so monotonous. If you want to craft multiple items, you have to go through the menu every. Single. Time. to craft. So if you want to craft 10 hot items, you have to go through the process 10 times with so many button presses when they easily could've let us craft a stack of items like Minecraft. I don'tThe game feels tedious and doesn't feel like a AAA game. A lot of the mechanics are so monotonous. If you want to craft multiple items, you have to go through the menu every. Single. Time. to craft. So if you want to craft 10 hot items, you have to go through the process 10 times with so many button presses when they easily could've let us craft a stack of items like Minecraft. I don't think the developers tested the game cuz if they did, they'd realize how tedious and boring so many of the aspects are. Also after you unlock terraforming, you can only break or build one thing at a time and the animation takes about two seconds per block. It took me half an hour to make some simple waterfalls and cliffs when it would have taken a fraction of the time if I didn't have to sit through the annoying animation for every block. They easily could've made it so we could break or build multiple things at once but like I said, it feels like the devs intentionally made the game super tedious cuz they thought it would be "relaxing" which it's not. It's annoying and they would realize if they played the game for more than 2 seconds. The villagers are also boring. In AC on the GameCube, the villagers had personality, felt different and wouldnt immediately treat you like a best friend. In this game, they all basically say the same stuff, they're all overly friendly and they no longer have chores for you in exchange for furniture. On top of that, they rarely interact with items or furniture which they do better in Pocket Camp. That's right, a $60 game has worse villagers than a free mobile game. Also 1 island per switch is the worst move I've seen from Nintendo in a long time and they should've fixed it. I tried to get into this game but whenever I try to catch bugs, fish, build stuff or get bells, the enjoyment is quickly ruined by how boring and monotonous everything is. This game could be way better if they fixed a few things but guarantee they wont… Expand
  70. Ayrtoncb
    May 1, 2020
    0
    I really hope nintendo fixes the 1 island per switch, had high hopes of playing with my sister and friends online but this issue makes it unplayable
  71. Jonesboom1
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Such an incredibly charming game for when one is in quarantine. The lightheartedness is truly something special.
  72. NanoFox
    May 1, 2020
    1
    The game is great. But the fact that you can only have one island per switch is complete nonsense. Very, very poor move and the reason I’m writing this review.
  73. frejyasdaeg
    May 1, 2020
    4
    A good game with some critical flaws:
    THE GOOD: Animal Crossings: New Horizons builds on everything from the previous entries in the series, the ability to visit friend's islands is fun, the gameplay almost always has something to do, and the vast array of NPC characters is exciting.
    THE BAD: The online play is extremely clunky, disconnects randomly, pauses for lengthy periods when    A good game with some critical flaws:
    THE GOOD: Animal Crossings: New Horizons builds on everything from the previous entries in the series, the ability to visit friend's islands is fun, the gameplay almost always has something to do, and the vast array of NPC characters is exciting.
    THE BAD: The online play is extremely clunky, disconnects randomly, pauses for lengthy periods when someone else joins an island (like a really long time), and is very difficult to get connected with friends. The local multiplayer is even worse, only the first player on the island can experience the full game, players who join afterward are extremely limited in what they can do.
    THE UGLY: Playing together locally is even worse, with players joining the main player basically being limited to picking up items and being dragged around the island. The game is also limited to only one island per console with no ability to backup or transfer your island to another console. This means if your switch is lost, stolen or broken you have to completely start over, this is completely unacceptable in 2020, not sure how Nintendo launched a flagship title without the ability for cloud saves or console transfers.
    FINAL VERDICT: The game is fun and offers a lot to do, but there are some massive drawbacks that make it hard to recommend currently, do yourself a favor and wait for Nintendo to correct some of these glaring faults.    … Expand
  74. MusSoap
    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.    … Expand
  75. psjim
    May 1, 2020
    10
    As a single-player experience, this game is phenomenal. I have seen this series progress since the first North American release on the Gamecube and to me, it seems like it just gets better and better. In previous games, it would feel like you are the only character who really matters. Animals would hardly interact with each other or their environments and New Horizons is a breath of freshAs a single-player experience, this game is phenomenal. I have seen this series progress since the first North American release on the Gamecube and to me, it seems like it just gets better and better. In previous games, it would feel like you are the only character who really matters. Animals would hardly interact with each other or their environments and New Horizons is a breath of fresh air in that department. It is hard to find a time when the animals won't be doing something, whether it's talking to each other, going fishing, or even reading a book. To me, this adds a much better feeling of connectedness between everything on the island. Multiplayer lends itself to getting stale pretty quickly right now, but I don't see that as a criticism that detracts significantly from the overall experience of the game. What you get from this game is a relaxing experience that stands on its own as one of the best in the series.… Expand
  76. Htaylor7108
    May 1, 2020
    4
    This game is amazing and would be perfect, but there is one huge flaw. Only one island per switch. That means only one person can truly make decisions on the island and move things forward. I just paid $60 for this game. I’m not going to buy another switch and buy the game again just to have another island for my kids(but only one because of the stupid island rule). If they changed thisThis game is amazing and would be perfect, but there is one huge flaw. Only one island per switch. That means only one person can truly make decisions on the island and move things forward. I just paid $60 for this game. I’m not going to buy another switch and buy the game again just to have another island for my kids(but only one because of the stupid island rule). If they changed this one thing, I would give this game a 10. I’m so disappointed in Nintendo. I bought into the peaceful game where nothing goes wrong thing… Expand
  77. Yes_it_is
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Can't play because the single user limit. I guess it would be a good game if there is only one person in your household that wants to play.
  78. Feles_Mala
    May 1, 2020
    1
    Where to start...
    I'd never played an animal crossing game, and everyone I knew raved about them so I thought, hey, we're under lockdown, a nice relaxing game is perfect... I personally don't have a problem with the one island per console as I'm the sole user.
    Pros: It's quirky and cute and engaging and there are so many things to make. The time of year events are a nice touch, but    Where to start...
    I'd never played an animal crossing game, and everyone I knew raved about them so I thought, hey, we're under lockdown, a nice relaxing game is perfect... I personally don't have a problem with the one island per console as I'm the sole user.

    Pros:
    It's quirky and cute and engaging and there are so many things to make.
    The time of year events are a nice touch, but could be more interesting

    Cons:
    Most DIY items, shopping items etc are the equivalent of the amazon deals page; a few nice items but 95% plastic tat. I understand the aim of the game is to fill your island with consumer goods to raise it's 'rating' but it really just feels like someone raided the unity asset store for free models; very few things are aesthetically pleasing.

    Interactions, menus, inventory etc feel unintuitive (to me);
    i) 'drop' should not be the top item on the inventory menu.
    ii) I want to be able to shake a tree for fruit even if I'm holding a spade without it trying to (ineffectively) dig up the tree.
    iii) Many sub menu interactions kick you out of the whole menu/inventory after doing one thing, e.g. unequip a hat, and if you want to do anything else (unequip more etc) back into the inventory you go.

    Dialogs/Messageboxes are WAY too verbose and always on; most games with chat dialog may have a verbose version the first time, and then a terse version from then on, not AC. Every time you talk to a shop keeper you get the whole 4 or 5 dialog box spiel you have to click through (even pressing b to speed things up it's still a chore), want to post a few presents to friends? *Every* one requires you to read 'hmmm, it looks like they have a postcard rack, maybe I could...' - 'who do you want to send it to?' - 'connecting to the internet' -etc, and when you're done, do you go back to the previous menu for more? No, you're kicked out to start again... 'hmmm, it looks like...'
    This coupled with the above items means for example it takes *minutes* to buy one of each of the few flowers on sale from the flower merchant; click through spiel, choose item, buy, watch unnecessary animation of bells being handed over and flower being handed back, click another message, repeat. We need multi-select to buy (like fossil assessment), we need shopkeepers to have a 'I've heard this message 300 times, please just say hello and go straight to the wares' mode.
    Some shops even force you to click out of a dialog just to exit the shop!

    The island-visitor restrictions are odd, and strikes me (as a software developer for over 20 years) as a quick workaround rather than solve an underlying issue:
    Why do we need to close dialogs when someone is visiting?
    Why do we need to watch a (needlessly long, honestly, what other games take so long for people to join?) progress animation as they 'fly in'
    Why can I not place items when someone is there?
    Why can I not talk to a shopkeeper when a visitor is in the changing room.
    All these things make the friends/visitor mechanism stilted, janky and, like everything else, a chore

    Every time you catch or make something you have to watch a little 'look what I caught/made' animation, with a terrible pun, of which there is only one per item: 'I caught a sea bass, oh no it's at least a C plus' (I have stopped fishing simply because of these, and of course, you have to click again, to dismiss it.
    With crafting, each item (and YOU CAN ONLY MAKE ONE AT A TIME) has an animation too (while you can speed up the crafting time, basically, you have to sit there mashing a button to make a number of the same items

    All of which could be avoided if they weren't pretty much the only thing to do in the game... like, any kind of quests apart from help Gulliver find his bits and help Whisp find his bits.

    Basically the only thing to do is fish, craft, catch bugs, shop and those things take 5x as much time and 5x as many button clicks as they need to (even keeping the immersive chatty nature some might like) and all interactions are repetitive, there's no variation.
    None of the game-play is fluid, very little is intuitive and that 'what's the point' feeling creeps in very quickly.

    If you want crafting, smooth multi-play, adventure etc... Get portal knights, AC did not get QA tested with users playing for a length of time.    … Expand
  79. guiwald
    May 1, 2020
    10
    To quote my girlfriend: "That's the best game I've ever played!".
    And she is player number 2.
    Good job. And shame on 0 bombers. The concept of the game is pretty clear, has always been. Having restriction makes me speak with my girlfriend about the island, how to make it better, together.
  80. Neiru
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Looks fun but not a chance of me buying it until Nintendo allows two saves on one console. I'm not playing while my partner has to be second fiddle all the time or vice versa.

    You've sold millions of Switches nintendo. This seems a cynical ploy to push more Switch lites (why would anyone bother getting one of those?). That with the lack of discounting in the eShop, 3 year old games for    Looks fun but not a chance of me buying it until Nintendo allows two saves on one console. I'm not playing while my partner has to be second fiddle all the time or vice versa.

    You've sold millions of Switches nintendo. This seems a cynical ploy to push more Switch lites (why would anyone bother getting one of those?). That with the lack of discounting in the eShop, 3 year old games for £50 still, you're looking worse as a company. Sony look like fluffy bunnies compared. The very least you can do for your customers (who mostly accept this pricing) is allow them to share games within a household.    … Expand
  81. bgule
    May 1, 2020
    0
    cant get the game because we are 2 people in our house and only one switch.
  82. nightstroller
    Apr 30, 2020
    7
    To be super honest without even considering the one-character restriction, this game is overhyped. Yes the atmosphere is relaxing and the graphics are cute, but this game for some reason doesn't really make me want to binge play it. Maybe it was designed like that on purpose, with rocks and resources spawning daily once tapped. But overall, this isn't a game I would stay up playing. Not toTo be super honest without even considering the one-character restriction, this game is overhyped. Yes the atmosphere is relaxing and the graphics are cute, but this game for some reason doesn't really make me want to binge play it. Maybe it was designed like that on purpose, with rocks and resources spawning daily once tapped. But overall, this isn't a game I would stay up playing. Not to say it's bad or boring, just not so great in my eyes.

    Animal Crossing New Horizons
    Gameplay Enjoyability (0 - worst, 10 - best)

    Story - 6
    Lore - 3
    Character Creation - 5
    Looting/resource gathering - 6
    Questing/variety - 3
    Side quests/activities - 6
    Music/soundtrack - 9
    Visuals - 9    … Expand
  83. bryanmanio
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    I would return this, but I cant. I let my girlfriend play for a few hours, only to realize I couldn’t make my own island after the fact. I want her to play it, but I bought it to enjoy myself. I guess I just can’t play it now, fun.
  84. Olibuba
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    I made an account just to say the one island per console is a terrible gimmick for more people to buy your product. At least with ACNL you could buy another game to insert into the 3DS. This is absolute BS.
  85. BEWewer10
    Apr 30, 2020
    3
    This game is tricky to rate. 8/10 if you are the first player on your island and resident rep. But if you aren’t, then you are nothing more than a glorified NPC. You can’t progress your island whatsoever and with only one island allowed per switch you have no possible way of actually playing the game.
  86. Blackstar602
    Apr 30, 2020
    1
    The fact that only one person can truly experience the game in it's entirety is rediculous. It seems like a money grab from Nintendo to try and sell more consoles and that just isn't right.
  87. pianoguy13
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. 10/10. Screw the haters. This is the fourth or fifth best game on the entire platform.
  88. RichardAkimbo
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    Honestly, the game itself is hidden behind problems like micromanaging and nerfs, the idea that a game like this needs to be controlled to such an extent is really silly imo. nerfing various spawns in the game by 90% forcing absolutely terrible events that actually impede a person's ability to play. (Substituting pretty much every findable item for eggs that spawn at a ridiculous rateHonestly, the game itself is hidden behind problems like micromanaging and nerfs, the idea that a game like this needs to be controlled to such an extent is really silly imo. nerfing various spawns in the game by 90% forcing absolutely terrible events that actually impede a person's ability to play. (Substituting pretty much every findable item for eggs that spawn at a ridiculous rate (Think higher than 50% frequently)

    Honestly I could go on, the base game is alright, everything that they've attached to it is a cancerous growth that has ruined the host game.

    plus

    The fact that I would have to buy a completely new switch and game to be able to share the game the people I live with is completely unacceptable.    … Expand
  89. Coldfusion9
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    One island per switch? GTFO, what an absolute joke. What moron thought that was a good idea?
  90. KComer
    Apr 30, 2020
    1
    Such a shame that this game only allows one person to create and name an island and any other player that joins in is playing on that same island with the same resources available that have been created by the originator (a bummer when the original creator has already used the items available that day). This is a family-friendly game yet it's basically a one player game per console....soSuch a shame that this game only allows one person to create and name an island and any other player that joins in is playing on that same island with the same resources available that have been created by the originator (a bummer when the original creator has already used the items available that day). This is a family-friendly game yet it's basically a one player game per console....so we'd have to buy another console for someone else to play and create their own island. :-/ Fix this Nintendo!!… Expand
  91. FrozenGrimm
    Apr 30, 2020
    2
    I do not know anything about this game. Bought it because everyone seems to love it and I really liked it so far. Told my Mom to try because I knew she'll love it but to my surprised, we share ONE island. What make it worse is that she won't be having the same experience cuz things u can do with her character is limited.. What kind of anti consumer **** is this.. You expect us to buyI do not know anything about this game. Bought it because everyone seems to love it and I really liked it so far. Told my Mom to try because I knew she'll love it but to my surprised, we share ONE island. What make it worse is that she won't be having the same experience cuz things u can do with her character is limited.. What kind of anti consumer **** is this.. You expect us to buy another switch? I would understand if this was because of hardware limitation.. But I doubt that. Its 2020 NINTENDO!!… Expand
  92. Shriva
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Sorry. I just can’t seem to like this game. I just can’t find the craze everyone else is finding. I played it for 1-2 Hours, and haven’t found anything, major. I don’t get why people like this game. It’s incredibly slow paced.
  93. Fuzi0n
    Apr 30, 2020
    1
    One island per console. Yes, one island PER CONSOLE. Not game, not account, but PER CONSOLE.

    Nintendo is being incredibly greedy, and is probably also desperate to push Switches out the door before the next gen arrives.
  94. Peaksius
    Apr 30, 2020
    3
    Great game with good pace, cute npc's, and gameplay that is relatively intuitive. This was my first animal crossing game and I got it to have a game to unwind. I was absolutely stunned to find out the 1 save per console setup. I have 3 young daughters and this has caused massive issues within the household. Nintendo, this is no longer a handheld only franchise fix this asap please or IGreat game with good pace, cute npc's, and gameplay that is relatively intuitive. This was my first animal crossing game and I got it to have a game to unwind. I was absolutely stunned to find out the 1 save per console setup. I have 3 young daughters and this has caused massive issues within the household. Nintendo, this is no longer a handheld only franchise fix this asap please or I will start sending the daily recordings of the fighting and bickering between my kids for you to endure as I do..… Expand
  95. Radix7
    Apr 30, 2020
    4
    I wanted to play this game, but because I share my Switch with someone else, I can't create my own save file. I can only build a house in their town and that's it. I thought that the whole point of this game was to create your own town. And that the point of having different accounts on your Switch was so that everyone could create their own save file. It just doesn't make any sense to me.
  96. Drlaurson
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    The one island per console ruined this game for a family with kids! DO NOT BUY IT until they fix it.

    I literally created an account for this reason. Greed of the company to try and sell more consoles is inexcusable.
  97. Dombred
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Great game for people who want a calm game to relax to. I love this game it’s great online play works well. It may not be for everyone only people who like slower pace games mostly because this game has full 24h days so you can’t sleep till the next day.
  98. myusername123
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    I’m changing my review from a 5/10 to a 9/10 simply because I was too ignorant to give the game more of a chance and now that I have I’m genuinely enjoying the it.
  99. Stan_a
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    One island per switch is a total joke!! I could maybe understand one per user but it’s ridiculous that this isn’t made clear before purchase.....
  100. motobean
    Apr 30, 2020
    2
    I spent 10+ hours on the game but didn't even understand I couldn't unlock the museum or other features because my friend started the game first. I can't switch the primary resident, I can't progress in the game, and I'm very close to stop playing this game entirely.

    1 primary resident PER SWITCH makes this game a 2. If you're 1 person playing on your Switch, great this is a good game,    I spent 10+ hours on the game but didn't even understand I couldn't unlock the museum or other features because my friend started the game first. I can't switch the primary resident, I can't progress in the game, and I'm very close to stop playing this game entirely.

    1 primary resident PER SWITCH makes this game a 2. If you're 1 person playing on your Switch, great this is a good game, if anyone else ever cares to try the game and create their own player, this game is A ZERO for multiplayer. Do not even bother, the results are infuriating.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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