Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. ZasZas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    El juego ser vacío , no haber islas , zas zas , no cavernas , no mamuts ,zas zas
  2. christhekane
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    If you have more than one child then for the sake of your sanity do not buy this game. You can only have 1 island and the first player to start the game is the only player with access to all crafting recipes and able to progress the game, all other players are there to only assist and cannot have their own island. It is either a terrible design choice or intended to force parents toIf you have more than one child then for the sake of your sanity do not buy this game. You can only have 1 island and the first player to start the game is the only player with access to all crafting recipes and able to progress the game, all other players are there to only assist and cannot have their own island. It is either a terrible design choice or intended to force parents to purchase additional consoles and copies, either way it is not acceptable and the issues it would cause in households should have been foreseen. If you're buying this for yourself or have an only child the game is great, otherwise it is one to avoid; as unfortunate as this is.… Expand
  3. Annemarie99
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Fix the one island problem! It's so frustrating that only one person can make progress in the game
  4. Hitsker
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    I liked the game itself, but like the others, I’m upset that only one user can play the game normally - the one who first enters the game, and this does not even displays anywhere. Is this such a way to earn more on people? We have already come to terms with the fact that there is only one island on one console, so to speak, for the "rallying of the family", but the same "rallying of theI liked the game itself, but like the others, I’m upset that only one user can play the game normally - the one who first enters the game, and this does not even displays anywhere. Is this such a way to earn more on people? We have already come to terms with the fact that there is only one island on one console, so to speak, for the "rallying of the family", but the same "rallying of the family" is not work because of only one user can play normally. Nintendo, this is just unfair.… Expand
  5. tigerlkng
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    中规中矩，只能说。有的交互甚至比端游还差
    例如，我想按一下爆米花机玩玩，但我发现除了声音外没有任何动作，但是村民可以，有些家具互动甚至说僵硬，比如咖啡机村民直接把头按进去喝
  6. Martin98765
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Be aware of I restriction per one console. Ony one of lucky one from household will get full experience of game.
  7. SuperGamerater
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    A realy good game that I like. I can use tons of creativity and enjoy people actually created things like the map of the legend of zelda a link to past and melemele island from pokemon sun and moon and pokemon ultra sun and moon
  8. lilWindex
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    My sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that weMy sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that we spent 100s on a switch and 60 on the game and I can’t even experience it fully. Completely ruined the games experience for me as I can’t unlock anything, can’t move anything, can’t place buildings and inclines, and can’t even talk to Tom nook the same way.… Expand
  9. BoyCharles
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a beautiful game. Players are swept off to a blissful, peaceful island where they are free to explore, expand, and evolve the land. Characters in the game feel like they're right by your side, assisting you as the island grows and flourishes. From the moment you step off the plane and begin your Nook Inc. Getaway Package, the stunning art style, music,Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a beautiful game. Players are swept off to a blissful, peaceful island where they are free to explore, expand, and evolve the land. Characters in the game feel like they're right by your side, assisting you as the island grows and flourishes. From the moment you step off the plane and begin your Nook Inc. Getaway Package, the stunning art style, music, sound design and environments craft a game you'll never want to put down. As the game advances with the real-world clock, every day brings an abundance of new things to experience. It gives players something to look forward to, and the villagers of your island really start to feel like friends. Experience diverse seasons that bring a variety of fish, bugs and fossils to collect and fill a breathtaking museum with. Furnish and customize your home exactly the way you want. Shape the island into your own "happy place." The feeling of joy and childlike wonder this game evokes makes this game a must-have. However, the flaws with this game shouldn't be overlooked. Every Switch is interconnected to an island, meaning there can be only one island per system. While in theory this allows for people to join together in creating an amazing shared island, giving only the first player the power to really advance is a huge misstep. It makes the other players feel more like visitors that equal players. That being said, everyone is still able to create their own stories, homes, and connection to the game. it's not enough to darken the overall experience. All in all, this is the brightest and most innovative the Animal Crossing series has ever been. This is a game that thrives on moments, big and small. It manages to make the time-consuming and monumental parts of the game feel earned and worth the effort. At the same time, the lovely presentation and addictive gameplay allow the little moments to feel just as meaningful. It's a game that'll turn any grey day into a sunny one. Take a deep breath, get comfy, and let Animal Crossing: New Horizons blow you away.… Expand
  10. LunariaNox
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNHI really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNH lamented that we worked 9-6 and would miss out on the first fishing tourney of the year and then to find out this event only happens 4 times a year on Saturdays so we will never have this experience is upsetting.… Expand
  11. Jaybird150
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I share a switch with my wife. I can't play the game without playing on my wife's island. I'm not able to do anything meaningful or advance the story at all. Waste of time and money for me until this is fixed. Thanks
  12. Abanachen
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I was so excited to play this game but only to found out that the game is limited to ONE ISLAND per console. SERIOUSLY!? I don’t get to name anything, upgrade anything or own anything. What’s the purpose of playing this game if you’re not player one? I started the game on my sisters island and there was NOTHING left for me to do. WORST DESIGN OF THE YEAR! I had more fun playing a PS3 gameI was so excited to play this game but only to found out that the game is limited to ONE ISLAND per console. SERIOUSLY!? I don’t get to name anything, upgrade anything or own anything. What’s the purpose of playing this game if you’re not player one? I started the game on my sisters island and there was NOTHING left for me to do. WORST DESIGN OF THE YEAR! I had more fun playing a PS3 game released in 2010. Never quit a game this fast in my life.… Expand
  13. Hoop24
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’tI got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’t access because I was not the first person to happen to play the game. I spent my money to only be able to play part of a game. I don’t understand why they can’t just be like every other game with save files and not take my freedom to play away.… Expand
  14. Ellaeheheh
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can'tThis game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can't progress because player one has all the power and everyone else player 2 in my case is stuck to having 0 investment. My other player who started this game first rarely plays because they work a lot , so this is kind of stupid. I can't progress even if I play more unless player one plays and unlocks everything. What is even the point of calling this a multiplayer game??? PATCH THIS BC THIS IS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I didn't read reviews before we started which is a big mistake on my part, I had to learn it the hard way, wasted my time on this .… Expand
  15. Luvlymonster
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If youI've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If you live alone... Some people are saying that Nintendo did this out of greed but I wonder if it wasn't to try and force a style of gameplay on us they want us to use. If so, it's childish and controlling and petty. If not, then yeah, it's greedy. People aren't happy with this not because we can't get along and learn to coexist, but because exploring individual freedoms are what creativity, and therefore this game, are all about. I let my boyfriend play instead. I've already had many great experiences and I wanted this one to be for him, but after 275 dollars for the switch and then 60 for the game, I shouldn't HAVE to sacrifice like that. Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of having great ideas and then ruining them. And you'd think that because of the switch shortage from the virus that this would be as good a time as ever for Nintendo to let it go and let us have our own islands since no one can really find or afford another 300 dollar console to play on. Not that they should have to. I'm surprised people haven't resorted to stealing them out of spite. Even if Nintendo had the dignity and wisdom to fix this mistake, the game is still ruined for me. That first time experience of opening up the game and discovering all it has to offer was smeared the first time I logged in as player two. I'll never have that back. I feel resentful and angry and disappointed. I keep seeing other people play their games on my social media feed and it's frustrating. I'm missing out on the sakura trees, I'm missing out on the festivals and the seasons and my birthday is in early May. I had at least hoped this game would allievate the stress of being an essential worker on my birthday but I guess not.… Expand
  16. Jellyfish15
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Don’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. TheDon’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. The only way to get around this problem is to buy a new switch and a new copy of the game. This is something Nintendo set up just to scam people out of way more money than the game is actually worth. Greedy pigs. I mean $80 for a game that only one person can play and that somewhat resembles a game I could buy on my phone for a couple bucks. Don’t waste your money on this scam.… Expand
  17. justintime42
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I think 1 island 1 Switch is amazing game design. Something I heard from a Japanese friend (seems true but need to double check) is that one of the creators would always get home from work late. Probably because of Japan’s insane working hours. Anyways, their kids would be asleep, and they wish they could game with them. So they thought, what if there was a game where they could gameI think 1 island 1 Switch is amazing game design. Something I heard from a Japanese friend (seems true but need to double check) is that one of the creators would always get home from work late. Probably because of Japan’s insane working hours. Anyways, their kids would be asleep, and they wish they could game with them. So they thought, what if there was a game where they could game together, even if not at the same time? And I think that is the inspiration for the shared island game design. Even when one isn’t playing, you can see traces of their play session or they can leave nice messages, etc.

    The game is literally called “Animal Forest: Come Together” in Japanese. It’s about working and building an island together. Isolating each Switch user on a desert island goes against that principle, of course that isn’t a feature. People that accuse Nintendo of making a cash grab are missing the point entirely. They are the type that like to characterize companies as big, money grabbing entities. Without thinking maybe, just maybe, these talented developers might have made those design decisions for other reasons. It seems to me many western gamers feel entitled and want every feature exactly how they want it.

    People be so angry and review bombing left and right. A single design feature they don’t like doesn’t warrant rating this gem a 0. Did you not read about 1 island 1 Switch before buying the game?

    Anyways, amazing game. Fun, beautiful, polished, engaging 10/10. Switch must play.    … Expand
  18. ian1234567
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh fun game where only one person can do any of the basic things for the game. I can't just make my own save file? Fine but at least let me do basic stuff like crafting an axe. I can't make anything besides a net and a fishing pole. I bought this game for my girlfriend and now I'm being punished for letting her play. It's the first video game she's enjoyed but now I can't even really play with her, without buying a second switch and second copy for her.… Expand
  19. crazyeyecarl
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most just turn the clocks on their system forward since it's all real time. All that proves is a severe lack of content.

    It's one of those things where I laugh because people are complaining about only being able to have 1 island. You can only have 1 island, because it's a mobile game. It wasn't made to be good. It was made to make money. So if you want to know who is ruining video games. It's the fans. They don't care if it's bad, they just want more. "It's Nintendo!" Yeah, It's Nintendo who is taking advantage of your wallet.    … Expand
  20. AllUltima
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    My girlfriend started before me on my switch so now I basically can't play it.

    The limitations put on all other players are unreasonable; don't expect to have ANY fun as any player but the main player. The second player to join an island cannot so much as craft a flimsy axe or craft a watering can. You pretty much can't play if you aren't the player that created the island. 1 island per    My girlfriend started before me on my switch so now I basically can't play it.

    The limitations put on all other players are unreasonable; don't expect to have ANY fun as any player but the main player. The second player to join an island cannot so much as craft a flimsy axe or craft a watering can. You pretty much can't play if you aren't the player that created the island. 1 island per switch is the most insane limitation nintendo has ever published.    … Expand
  21. TheLittleMelo
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    La mejor entrega de la saga por descontado. Es el más divertido, el que tiene una progresión y avance más medido y dosificado y el que ofrece mayores posibilidades de personalización.
    Peca de algunos errores como una IA mejorable, o ciertas incomodidades de gestión (diálogos infinitos para todo y la no posibilidad de fabricar más de un objeto a la vez del mismo tipo).
    Un juego lleno de    La mejor entrega de la saga por descontado. Es el más divertido, el que tiene una progresión y avance más medido y dosificado y el que ofrece mayores posibilidades de personalización.
    Peca de algunos errores como una IA mejorable, o ciertas incomodidades de gestión (diálogos infinitos para todo y la no posibilidad de fabricar más de un objeto a la vez del mismo tipo).

    Un juego lleno de detalles, y visualmente precioso, con entidad propia. El mejor juego para pasar la cuarentena (lleno 130 horas jugadas y lo que me queda!).

    Para colmo sus posibilidades pueden aumentar con actualizaciones gratuitas periódicas siguiendo el mismo patrón que Splatoon.

    Lo mejor del año.    … Expand
  22. Yuanxue
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I have to say I'm disappointed! As a fan of animal crossing new leaf, new horizon canceled so many things that are good from previous version. The coffee shop, the numerous dialog for villagers etc. New horizon for me is like animal crossing pocket camp. It lost the spirit of previous animal crossing
  23. Bbplayer
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    A very relaxing game to play and a time sinker as well. The only complaint I have is the one island per switch situation, and the fact that you can't craft multiple items at once.
  24. DCHHUMME
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Fun game. One Island is ridiculous. Only 1 player gets like 95% of the game. The other 7 miss out on a lot or can't progress further. Absolute moronic. The 2 is for the fact we planned to play together on one switch. Undoable. A higher rating would've been given if I planned to stay alone.
  25. MorningFox
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Wow wish I could play but I don't want to share the same island as my roommates so I guess I'm SOL. Waited this long and spent $60 for nothing. Do not purchase or support this game until a "fix" is released
  26. Metabert1212
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I’m not happy with the implementation of multiplayer in this game. I bought the game for my wife and she was excited to have her own island to explore. Come to find out, when my boys created their characters they could only go to my wife’s island. So there can only be one island per Nintendo switch, regardless of who is logged into the game under their own profile. So unless I buy multipleI’m not happy with the implementation of multiplayer in this game. I bought the game for my wife and she was excited to have her own island to explore. Come to find out, when my boys created their characters they could only go to my wife’s island. So there can only be one island per Nintendo switch, regardless of who is logged into the game under their own profile. So unless I buy multiple switches and multiple copies of the game we can’t experience our own island..... what the actual heck is that? That has got to be the laziest game development I’ve ever seen. How did the developers think it would be ok to force one island per switch???!?! This game is a huge disappointment. They really should patch the game and fix the abysmal multiplayer. I never would have downloaded the game if I had known the ridiculous decision they made. I have never played a game that had this glaring of an issue, meanwhile critics are rating it very high. Look at the user score... critics are completely out of touch with what people want in a game. Developers should pay attention.… Expand
  27. YumYumCurry
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    If 2 Players want to play the game on one console, the second player will be seriously limited in his/her experience. So basically, since my girlfriend started the save file, i wont be able to play the full game. So i now kinda gifted this unwillingly to my girlfriend. Nice for her. Sucks for me
  28. Galbar
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    The 1 island limit killed the game for me. It`s annoying not being able to design my own island when sharing the switch with other users.
  29. person32123
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Animal crossing new horizons is amazing and has tons to do, this game is one of my favorite games.
    I can't stop playing this game. There is one problem that is easy for me to ignore but you can only have 1 island per console. Other than that is game is amazing.

    Categories:
    graphics: 10/10
    game play: 9/10
    couch co-op: 3/10
    raplayability: 10/10
  30. tomoefuchs
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    My first AC and I have an amazing time playing it! I can understand the bad mood about the island limitation, though.
  31. daveyofdoom
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    The game itself is great, but restricting households to one island per console is terrible and ruins the entire experience.
  32. calke76
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    New Horizons - Prehistoric Systems

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

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

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

    Poor show Nintendo. If I could return the game for a refund I would.    … Expand
  33. LilZenith
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    As if being quarantined in real life wasn’t enough, the creators thought it was appropriate to quarantine you with your household in the game as well. And it gets worse, they implemented dictator rules so only the first person to play actually gets to enjoy the game fully like making choices and advancing in the game while everyone else at most is a supporting character by force. TheyAs if being quarantined in real life wasn’t enough, the creators thought it was appropriate to quarantine you with your household in the game as well. And it gets worse, they implemented dictator rules so only the first person to play actually gets to enjoy the game fully like making choices and advancing in the game while everyone else at most is a supporting character by force. They don’t even get a tutorial on how to play. Absolutely the most anti family friendly move from a family friendly console. Trash game.… Expand
  34. Raidenpo
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Yes I'm the 2nd player. The glorified visitor. The meaningless additional resident only spending time fishing, catching bugs and stuff without giving an impact to the story.
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  35. John123456
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    One island per switch... smh. This needs to change. This is why this game is rated 5
  36. DukeJon
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    The other user reviews are correct; the insane design decision of having one island per switch has effectively killed multiplayer for this game. You simply feel like a guest on someone else's island, and if the player who registered the island stops playing all gameplay progression comes grinding to a halt, potentially causing you to lose many hours of work. In addition to that I foundThe other user reviews are correct; the insane design decision of having one island per switch has effectively killed multiplayer for this game. You simply feel like a guest on someone else's island, and if the player who registered the island stops playing all gameplay progression comes grinding to a halt, potentially causing you to lose many hours of work. In addition to that I found single player rather pointless and cumbersome. Selecting tools, crafting, managing your inventory are all much more of a chore than they should be. The NPC's are all very boring, just wandering around all day and coming out with the same stock answers. Crafting your own furniture and items is pointless if you can't actually interact with them. What's the point of crafting a musical instrument if you can't use it? Why bother with a mirror if you can't see your reflection? Instead you just spend your time gathering resources. It's not that I dislike games of this genre, per se, but with Animal crossing you start off on such a tiny island with so little to do that's interesting I am really struggling to see why there are so many glowing reviews. Stardew Valley is a hundred times better than this meagre offering and that's an indie game developed by one person.… Expand
  37. MrShowBoat
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Come on Nintendo, worst decision ever that a second player is just a glorified NPC. Not gonna fork out for another switch just so my family members can play the game.
  38. Starslight
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    As many people have mentioned, this game might be fine for a one-person household but for any more it’s awful. Second or later players can’t do hardly anything and everyone is stuck on the same small island. Only the primary player gets any significant control; everyone else gets a highly inferior experience. You can have only one player per Switch, which is ridiculous. No matter how muchAs many people have mentioned, this game might be fine for a one-person household but for any more it’s awful. Second or later players can’t do hardly anything and everyone is stuck on the same small island. Only the primary player gets any significant control; everyone else gets a highly inferior experience. You can have only one player per Switch, which is ridiculous. No matter how much fun this looks, it is in NO WAY a $360 game, which is what buying the Switch and game will cost you. Don’t buy this game! Spend it on something else, perhaps with actual decent value.… Expand
  39. Ihaveaname
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    Dear Nintendo ( and anyone who reads this),
    Ive been a fan of nintendos consoles and games my whole life. I had pretty much every console that came out after i was born and I loved them.
    One of my most loved games was animal crossing. I played every game in the series and even as an adult i played new leaf even till this day. Of cause i bought new horizons as soon as it got out and    Dear Nintendo ( and anyone who reads this),
    Ive been a fan of nintendos consoles and games my whole life. I had pretty much every console that came out after i was born and I loved them.
    One of my most loved games was animal crossing. I played every game in the series and even as an adult i played new leaf even till this day. Of cause i bought new horizons as soon as it got out and played it.
    Sadly new horizons is why i actually write to you guys for the first time.
    The game looks good and the crafting is fun but the game feels empty, unfinished and lacking. It feels like the bare bone basics of any animal crossing before it and thats it. The multiplayer is seriously lacking and that is for an console that has heavily been marketed as something to play together just unacceptable. Local multiplayer is pretty much just running behind someone and waiting for them to do something . The most i can do with the ones quarantined with me is collecting wood while one hits the trees and the other one picks it up and the worst thing is it doesn’t even go to that persons inventory but to that dumb chest. It doesn’t feel like you did or archived anything as the second player. You cant progress and since the game is so empty and the only thing to do is progress means the game is pretty much worthless if you are the second player.

    The online multiplayer is better but still boring after a few times there isn’t much to do with the person so it’s mostly just repeating everything you have done that morning on your island on another. I cant imagine why you would go back a step from new leaf there you knew already that there needed to be more for multiplayer and tried to add something.

    But the worst for me is that as far as i can see ive already ,,finished,, the game. My main motivations to play regularly in previous games were to build out my house completely, to build out the stores and get all the stores and then at last to make my town look pretty. Those where the long time goals, the big goals that stood over the smaller ones.

    Ive already almost completely build out my house because there is nothing else to do in this game than grind for money.
    In comparison it took me years to get to this stage in previous installments because there was so much more to do.
    As far as i can see ive already hit the top on the nook shop. There doesn’t seem to be another upgrade as far as the Internet can tell me.
    And the only thing thats left is making my town pretty and im already almost perfectly happy with everything on that front.

    When i started this game it felt abit boring at first because there wasn’t much to do right at the beginning it was slow. Something that already put off one of my friends that bought the game. Then after it picked up a bit i was so glad because i thought this was going to become great. But now after such short time i already have done what i can do and the daily chores have become kinda meaningless.

    Even if in updates you guys add stuff that had already been in previous games what motivation do i have to not play around with it for alittle bit and then put it down again? My town is already build all around the limited buildings that are in the game now. Getting rid of everything and terraforming it again will be a chore and will probably make any much needed content thats added less enjoyable.
    And when you guys now slowly add the stuff that should have been in it from the beginning will you even bother to put in something new?

    It makes me so sad and angry to leave such a bad review on the game. Because i love the game, i love the characters and im sure the people who worked on it put their heart into it. The items look gorgeous the characters and environments too. But the game is empty and it feels like there wasn’t enough time so it got sold unfinished in the hopes that nobody would play through the first part before it could get fixed up into an actual game.
    And it pains me so much to say this but i dont know if its worth the money it costs.
    I wont be telling my friends to buy it. Maybe ill tell them to wait until it actually gets made into a full game. I hear all the time that it will probably get updates that will ad in more. But for me putting out a game that feels unfinished is unacceptable. Updates shouldnt be there to make it a complete game but to add extra stuff to expand the lifetime of a game.
    Im more than disappointed im heartbroken.

    I hope this gets to the ones who can actually change anything about animal crossing/ the strategy that is currently used on this game.    … Expand
  40. Ottomobille
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    come on, really? multiple switches required? what a cash grab. Hopefully this **** will catch up with Nintendo sooner or later.
  41. valefelix
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    ok, it's fine having just an island and sharing with my sister, it's not so cool being forced to share all the resources, but it's totally awful that the player 2 can't do anything to the island. unable to build bridges, new homes and also roads. that completely ruined the experience, my sister doesn't want to play anymore and maybe me neither
  42. Far1and
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    Extremely disappointed by the multi-player experience.
    As a young adult, I played the Gamecube Animal Crossing with my family. We all had a great time. It's been so long that I can't remember all the game mechanics, but it seemed to me that everyone contributed and had a great time playing the game. My dad, the 3rd person to start playing, earned the gold statue.
    Fast forward to 2020    Extremely disappointed by the multi-player experience.
    As a young adult, I played the Gamecube Animal Crossing with my family. We all had a great time. It's been so long that I can't remember all the game mechanics, but it seemed to me that everyone contributed and had a great time playing the game. My dad, the 3rd person to start playing, earned the gold statue.
    Fast forward to 2020 - now I'm a dad and I was on the fence about buying a Switch since I've collected quite a few consoles over the years. I was interested in some of the Nintendo exclusive titles, but when I saw there was going to be an Animal Crossing game on the Switch, I was sold. Bought the Switch and pre-ordered AC:NH. Even purchased a Nintendo online subscription to play with remote friends.
    I kept thinking of how much fun I had playing the Gamecube version, and imagined doing the same with my young daughters and wife. I really talked it up with them, the fond memories of building a home, seeing K.K. play at the train station.. how we all got statues towards the end of the game.. how much fun it was to play - playing together.
    Game arrived, and since my older daughter had been good, let her fire it up and make her villager first (a mistake).
    Things seemed fine, but then.. after a few days I couldn't figure out how to make a shovel. Or an axe.. seemed odd. I had paid off my tent loan, had Nook miles+.. bought DIY recipes for a shovel.. axe.. but those required a flimsy axe or flimsy shovel to craft. I was quite confused. After Googling.. I was in complete disbelief over what Nintendo had sold me.
    I fully expected us to share 1 island. That's how it was on the Gamecube (although you could probably make multiple saves on multiple cards). I think I would have been disappointed had it NOT been 1 island. That's sort of the point, playing together, a community.. common good and all that. Seeing your co-players houses, what they've planted, what's new at the museum etc.
    AC:NH is a huge disappointment to me. It's been stated a million times, but only the 1st player - the resident representative - gets a real game. Everyone else is extremely limited in what they can do.
    So much a disappointment, I may just track down a copy of the Gamecube game and hope it holds up.    … Expand
  43. Jornass
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    Only 1 players can play the game. others can just follow. so if more people play the game you need more nintendos... 55 euro for a gamne only 1 player can play is a ripoff.
  44. Prrgangsta
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    So this was my first introduction into animal crossing and I gotta say that I'm not all that impressed with the game. It is a very repetitive life sim game that loses interest after so many days of playing. Everyday I do the same thing. Wake up, find my daily bell tree, plant another bell tree, check turnip prices (which always suck for me), check the hot item, and then scavenge for theSo this was my first introduction into animal crossing and I gotta say that I'm not all that impressed with the game. It is a very repetitive life sim game that loses interest after so many days of playing. Everyday I do the same thing. Wake up, find my daily bell tree, plant another bell tree, check turnip prices (which always suck for me), check the hot item, and then scavenge for the resources and fossils (or anything donatable to the museum) on my island. That's what I do everyday and it is kind of driving me crazy.

    The villagers don't feel like they have a purpose to be there but to be there. There are plenty of games that do the life sim thing better and add a bit more content than this series.

    It's not an awful game but it doesn't grab me like other games. Also it is kind of messed up Nintendo made it 1 island per switch instead of per profile. It's 2020 guys, there should be no excuse for such a thing.    … Expand
  45. Littlesqua37
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    My wife and I purchased this game. I started an island, next thing I knew my wife started an island. Low and behold she joined my island. Stupid design. I have played about 2 hours while my wife has played about 20 hours and can’t progress without me going on and unlocking stuff because we share an island. Equivalent of a $10 game. Not worth $60. Not worth buying for multiplayer. Not worthMy wife and I purchased this game. I started an island, next thing I knew my wife started an island. Low and behold she joined my island. Stupid design. I have played about 2 hours while my wife has played about 20 hours and can’t progress without me going on and unlocking stuff because we share an island. Equivalent of a $10 game. Not worth $60. Not worth buying for multiplayer. Not worth a good review because the design of the game is so poorly done!… Expand
  46. ImNotPoke
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Actually, the best Animal Crossing ever made.
    The only bad thing here is the bad multiplayer system.
  47. sneaky_bug
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This is it. I'm not buying any more nintendo products. The co-op in this game is just ridiculous. Forcing people to buy more consoles.
    The greed is disgusting. This is so anti-consumer.
    I played until the KK slider concert, I would have enjoyed the game if it didn't have the stupid multiplayer restrictions. I never have to deal with this level of crap with other consoles. It sucks cause    This is it. I'm not buying any more nintendo products. The co-op in this game is just ridiculous. Forcing people to buy more consoles.
    The greed is disgusting. This is so anti-consumer.
    I played until the KK slider concert, I would have enjoyed the game if it didn't have the stupid multiplayer restrictions.
    I never have to deal with this level of crap with other consoles. It sucks cause I really loved nintendo franchises. But they can't keep on doing this.    … Expand
  48. JazziCat
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU PLAN ON USING IT FOR LOCAL MULTIPLAYER (meaning more than one use in the same household).

    I cannot stress this enough as it will cause you no end of frustration, headaches, angry crying and resentment. I say this for the simple fact that there is no true multiplayer function that will satisfy everything within the game. The only person that has any say or    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU PLAN ON USING IT FOR LOCAL MULTIPLAYER (meaning more than one use in the same household).

    I cannot stress this enough as it will cause you no end of frustration, headaches, angry crying and resentment. I say this for the simple fact that there is no true multiplayer function that will satisfy everything within the game. The only person that has any say or control or can actually do anything worthwhile is the VERY FIRST person to start playing the game on the console. Everyone else is literally just a slave to their whims. i can't even sugar coat it because it's caused no end of anger and frustration for my partner and I when we've tried to play together. They lost all interest as they literally couldn't progress the story, gain DIY recipes from Tom Nook, nor actually make any meaningful decisions within the Island (such as placing residents or setting up bridges or really doing anything of note at all). They have stopped playing entirely and that has killed my joy as i'll never be able to play with them all due to Nintendo's greed. For a company that stresses being the best multiplayer and family friendly console on the market they sure did a good job of tearing families apart with this title. Like they've got great multiplayer function in almost every other game, yet decided to go money hungry with this entry for whatever reason. Locking each switch to 1 Island (even if you have multiple ID's with multiple online ability, and even with multiple game codes purchased) is just terrible restrictive and straight up greedy (and i say this as they have yet to offer a valid reason for restricting it in this way so i can only make my own inferences)

    Understand that I'm not really upset at locking the switch to 1 Island per switch, that actually makes some sense to me. The reason for the review being this low is the fact that they Advertise this game as a family friendly game, which it is clearly not, What is fun about being relegated to a servant of the first person to start the game? If they simply added a function to change the Resident Representative in-game then none of us would have reviewed this with such vehemence.

    Think about this: If this game was purchased for a household with multiple kids or in a house with multiple roommates that all love the AC series and looked forward to playing this, if for whatever reason the 'main' person who started playing (not even the one who actually bought it because they don't restrict it to actual accounts) was not able to play for an extended period of time, either due to illness, or they were stuck in quarantine at a different location, or they simply stopped playing, then you have effectively killed all progress and joy for the remaining members of that household. NO ONE will be able to move the game forward so long as that player never plays again. That is why we are all distraught over Nintendo's decision, and have every right to rate this game as such. Nintendo never shed any light on this, because had a parent of children, or partner in a relationship known that the others they live with will NEVER have the same ability or privileges across the board then they wouldn't have purchased it in the first place. Why cause strife intentionally when we're already dealing with everything else going on in the world?

    So i write this review, not to review bomb, but as a warning for all future purchasers to beware of what they'll be getting themselves into.

    Now that i've said that, to validate my review i will state that until we discovered this terrible game design decision, it was a really fun and enjoyable game to play, but i will not rate it higher than a 1 until Nintendo even acknowledges this issue let alone be proactive and fix it. (A 1 because there was enjoyment at one point, but now no longer).    … Expand
  49. Ericmendo1
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    It’s a brilliant and great game that builds and expands on the amazing success it has had in prior iterations! Yes there are a few mechanical functions that can be fixed to make gameplay more fluent but that aside this game is BRILLIANT!
  50. Andarou
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    We were so excited for this game. So much so we purchased 2 switches and 2 copies of Animal Crossing. We promptly returned the unopened game and are looking to gift the opened version to a 4 year old, because that's how much it's worth. Absolutely boring game that is a waste of time and money.
  51. josefineoa
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I had never played Animal Crossing before, I bought the game yesterday and was really excited to play. My boyfriend was the one to play first, and when it was my turn that's when I found out you can only have one island per console. Even worse, the secondary player can't even access all of the features in the game which makes the gameplay dependent on the primary player to progress. II had never played Animal Crossing before, I bought the game yesterday and was really excited to play. My boyfriend was the one to play first, and when it was my turn that's when I found out you can only have one island per console. Even worse, the secondary player can't even access all of the features in the game which makes the gameplay dependent on the primary player to progress. I think this is absolute **** and a very greedy move by Nintendo. I want to enjoy this game, but this makes it literally impossible. Hope you'll change this ASAP, or I'll seriously reconsider supporting your now greedy company in the future.… Expand
  52. Staminchi
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Simply incredible, i love this game, in my opinioni Is the MOST complete totale ever of the brand
  53. Hav0k
    Apr 10, 2020
    4
    Most people have already noted that Nintendo botched the initial setup for this game. You can only create one island per CONSOLE. That seems insane, but that's been known for some time.

    I still would've reviewed the game a bit better than most, but after playing through their first "event", it's clear Nintendo has no idea what they're doing. They launch and promote the Cherry Blossom    Most people have already noted that Nintendo botched the initial setup for this game. You can only create one island per CONSOLE. That seems insane, but that's been known for some time.

    I still would've reviewed the game a bit better than most, but after playing through their first "event", it's clear Nintendo has no idea what they're doing. They launch and promote the Cherry Blossom event and talk about obtaining recipes, encouraging you to catch petals to create cool cherry blossom related items - then they make the recipes nearly IMPOSSIBLE to obtain. You could farm balloons hoping for recipes for HOURS and come away with one or two. How is this fun or interesting? What an awful, awful event.

    The cutesy graphics and adorable sound effects and music basically mask a completely broken game mechanic leading to wasted time and disappointment.    … Expand
  54. Lobo_Nocturno
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    No había jugado un título de Animal Crossing antes y quería darla la oportunidad a este por el hype. No puedo dejar de jugarlo, la personalización de lo que puedes hacer con la isla y con los objetos de ella es inmensa. Se te hace rutina querer jugar para no perderte de los objetos diarios. Pensé que me aburriría pero no, es un juego muy bonito.
  55. greeboid
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    One island per console. If there was the ability to have more than one island per console I would say this game is a 9 or a 10, but this forced island sharing is the one of the most obvious examples of corporate greed I've ever seen.
  56. PCyrus
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Have owned this game a few days now and the single player is fun, though a little slow to ramp up. I don't mind the progression, though; as a parent I only have limited time to play it anyway. My main gripe is the same as everyone else reviewing this game poorly - the decision to lock each Switch to one island. Previous games may have done this, but save files were treated differently whenHave owned this game a few days now and the single player is fun, though a little slow to ramp up. I don't mind the progression, though; as a parent I only have limited time to play it anyway. My main gripe is the same as everyone else reviewing this game poorly - the decision to lock each Switch to one island. Previous games may have done this, but save files were treated differently when they were stored on cartridges; this was a design choice.

    When I played the original game, I remember another family member and I were both able to play and have fun. Reading about the functionality for multiple players now, though, I don't feel like it's even worth inviting someone else to play. It seems like a lot of features, even beyond being able to place buildings and such (which it makes sense to restrict to one person), are missing for succeeding players.

    So if you're alone, this is a great game. If you want something for multiple people to play, it's disappointing.    … Expand
  57. crtcheesehead
    Apr 10, 2020
    2
    Would be great if nintendo actually put effort into online multilayer they really dropped the ball
  58. Mizuki2016
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I bought this game just to play the whole family, but this is impossible.
    My son created the island and now I can't do anything new, if my son doesn't play.
    Nintendo, this is a bad thing !!!!!
  59. Dioxiondol
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    One island per switch is a f***n stupid idea. Should have option to have each save file. Only player one can really play the game
  60. Sarcha
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    My partner and I purchased this not inexpensive game and are saddened to see that only 1 of us can have an island (1 island per switch). The other can have their own character and live there too, but the experience is not comparable. I was really looking forward to playing this game but I am unable to do so properly. I don't even bother playing as the secondary character as the experienceMy partner and I purchased this not inexpensive game and are saddened to see that only 1 of us can have an island (1 island per switch). The other can have their own character and live there too, but the experience is not comparable. I was really looking forward to playing this game but I am unable to do so properly. I don't even bother playing as the secondary character as the experience is so lacking, and seeing what my partner is achieving just adds emphasises this.
    So my rating is 0 as Nintendo have basically said that unless I'm willing (or more importantly, able) to purchase a second Switch, I cannot play. I am not willing or able to and I imagine this is the same for most Switch owners.    … Expand
  61. Deklaration
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    To be the second player who boots the game is to have a worse game. I can’t believe this is how the game should be played. You can’t do anything as the second player this is equivalent of getting the mad catz-controller when gaming as a child. This is a game for lonely people only. If you live with someone and share a Switch, don’t even bother. You can’t even return digitally bought games.
  62. Arkania
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    The game is good, but not the better animal crossing ever made, have a lot of hours of fun and it’s very good
  63. Jessetenfour
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. Already have 200+ hours in. All these negative reviews are a result of childlike behavior, whereas people complain and whine and make a big deal if they find one small thing they dislike. The game is amazing, hands down, been having lots of fun with all of my friends. Anyone saying they couldn’t figure out what to do or complaining that there’s no plot to push them forward,Excellent game. Already have 200+ hours in. All these negative reviews are a result of childlike behavior, whereas people complain and whine and make a big deal if they find one small thing they dislike. The game is amazing, hands down, been having lots of fun with all of my friends. Anyone saying they couldn’t figure out what to do or complaining that there’s no plot to push them forward, has no idea what animal crossing is or how to play it.… Expand
  64. x360ftw
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Game Seems solid EXCEPT FOR ONE INSURMOUNTABLE FLAW. there are 3 people in this house that want to play but only 1 switch console , the way the game has been designed to deliberately force them all on to the same island with no option for them to have their own games is making them all fight. DON'T BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AND ONLY ONE SWITCH. it has been designed toGame Seems solid EXCEPT FOR ONE INSURMOUNTABLE FLAW. there are 3 people in this house that want to play but only 1 switch console , the way the game has been designed to deliberately force them all on to the same island with no option for them to have their own games is making them all fight. DON'T BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AND ONLY ONE SWITCH. it has been designed to cause conflict. it is the opposite of what you want when your trapped in a house under quarantine and everyone is already getting on each others nerves.

    tl;dr

    DON'T BUY THIS IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AND 1 CONSOLE. IT WILL CAUSE FIGHTS    … Expand
  65. Nippi
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Low rating this game I am actually thoroughly enjoying because once again, Nintendo is becoming increasingly greedy. I was upset when they flushed free Online play down the toilet even though they clearly can afford to leave it free. Now I'm hearing how Nintendo is ripping off its consumers with the new Animal Crossing game by basically eliminating any multiplayer functionality andLow rating this game I am actually thoroughly enjoying because once again, Nintendo is becoming increasingly greedy. I was upset when they flushed free Online play down the toilet even though they clearly can afford to leave it free. Now I'm hearing how Nintendo is ripping off its consumers with the new Animal Crossing game by basically eliminating any multiplayer functionality and essential forcing households with more than one player to buy a second Switch to enjoy all of the features of the game. I have fond memories 12 years ago of me, my sister, and even my mom (who pretty much never plays video games) playing the previous console based game, City Folk. I grieve for kids who are the age I was at this time who will not have those same memories of their entire family enjoying the game. Nintendo is becoming increasingly less family friendly and more greedy. Shame, Nintendo. Absolute shame. One of these days, Nintendo's greed will cost it it's fanbase: and that will be an unfortunate day if they do not improve their relationship with their consumers. This is completely unacceptable.… Expand
  66. lucas_caula
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    bad option from Nintendo to disable the 2 player. I practically play as a visitor to the island, I don't have any weight and I can't even have an island of mine even though I bought the console and the game. Horrible. Sad. Discouraging. Bad buy to play with my brother, ridiculous gameplay.
  67. olanbroth
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Me and my sister bought this game so we could play on different islands and compare each other’s islands, and obviously I was upset when I found out I couldn’t have a separate island from her.

    Just wanted to add my voice to the crowd
  68. DrySideBench
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    This is a fun and relaxing game to play. There are a ton of things to do and many shenanigans possible. Definitely buy this game - ONLY if you live alone or are fortunate to have multiple switches ($260 to $360) per person that wishes to play this game. This was ok when the games used to cost $30, but not in 2020, not for $60. This was ok for the DS when the cartridge couldn't handle theThis is a fun and relaxing game to play. There are a ton of things to do and many shenanigans possible. Definitely buy this game - ONLY if you live alone or are fortunate to have multiple switches ($260 to $360) per person that wishes to play this game. This was ok when the games used to cost $30, but not in 2020, not for $60. This was ok for the DS when the cartridge couldn't handle the storage for multiple saves, but not for a 6+ GB game. I have refunded my game until Nintendo addresses this issue. Nintendo needs to stop milking money from us for nostalgia. I expect better from Nintendo.… Expand
  69. Nickie_P
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    I really enjoyed getting into the game, until I realized that I can’t progress until my 8 year old daughter completes certain tasks since she created her account first! What in the world was Nintendo thinking? When will this be fixed? How is it that you can sell a game but not allow all players to progress on their own? Completely ridiculous on Nintendo’s part...
  70. Escaba
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    We are a family of 5 with 3 young kids who were so excited about this game. We let our 4 year old kick things off and then to our horror after playing for about a week puzzled why nothing was happening - realized he was the only one who could actually play the full game. Now no one is playing because what's the point? 100% would not recommend for any families. It's a terrible set up.
  71. SwagBOSS
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing game. It adds so much from the it previous games from its series. There is so much to do in the game and it make me coming back every single day… Expand
  72. Smrobert
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    I was having fun playing this game, until my partner decided he wanted to play it too. Unfortunately there are no separate save files, so he has to play on an island that I control, where I have already picked over all of the resources. Any subsequent players get no money, no resources and no control. This is not a family friendly game.
  73. AnimalSuck
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    My girlfriend and I was looking forward to have our own Islands and help eachother out.... 1 Island per switch is absolute **** luckily I told a lot of people about this and they passed om the game. **** off Nintendo.
  74. Brufuss
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    I thought I would like this game as I am a very big fan of Stardew Valley which has a lot of similar elements to Animal Crossing. The problem I ran into over and over while playing this was how strikingly tedious, dull, and repetitive everything is - and for very little payoff
  75. gaaarfild
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    I'm playing with my wife and as she is the primary player, I lost the interest in game on the third day. I don't want to play it as there is absolutely nothing to do, than fishing and expanding the house. Any other catchy moments are just spent by the primary player.
    Makes 0 point to play it together.
    And it's a shame Nintendo you pushing to buy the second console in that dirty way.    I'm playing with my wife and as she is the primary player, I lost the interest in game on the third day. I don't want to play it as there is absolutely nothing to do, than fishing and expanding the house. Any other catchy moments are just spent by the primary player.
    Makes 0 point to play it together.
    And it's a shame Nintendo you pushing to buy the second console in that dirty way. It's a cheap move.    … Expand
  76. Tetsujinsei
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    For a game that's about making friends and togetherness, the game isolates everyone besides the primary player. No one can do anything important besides the primary player such as building important bridges or new houses, why? It would be fine if there were more things to do but there isn't. Exploring seemingly random islands and trying to get the biggest payout for every trip can only beFor a game that's about making friends and togetherness, the game isolates everyone besides the primary player. No one can do anything important besides the primary player such as building important bridges or new houses, why? It would be fine if there were more things to do but there isn't. Exploring seemingly random islands and trying to get the biggest payout for every trip can only be done so many times before I get burnt out. Decorating can only get me so far and from what I've heard there are apparently not many furniture options to decorate with. I want to build a town and see new faces besides the two villagers my wife and I first started out with but I can't do anything, there's no point in being a secondary player in this Animal Crossing. If the secondary player chops trees or mines rocks it renders those resources empty for other players for a while, taking away their resources. Besides that, another huge issue I have with the game is optimization issues. Why do I have to eat one orange at a time? Why not give an option to eat a certain number of food items at one time without having to click over and over again and give it a slightly longer animation? The same thing happens with releasing fish; you need to go into your pockets, click on the fish, click release. This for some reason takes you out of the menu to play the same tired animation. Chances are you have more than one thing you want to drop to empty out your limited inventory so you end up going into your inventory several times and it takes way longer than it should. This game does everything in its power to waste your time like clicking through dozens of text boxes to donate anything for instance. It is such bad design that it makes me not want to play it anymore and it wouldn't matter since secondary players don't matter anyway.… Expand
  77. Arthur_Bishop
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Bought this game for my gf, bored and try to play it myself - see that Nintendo added an arbitrary restriction of one island per console. This is blatant anti-consumerism and is an obvious cash grab to sell more consoles. Nintendo has lost a customer, I will never again give a cent to this company that couldn’t even respect me as a consumer.
  78. LankyMikStanky
    Apr 9, 2020
    3
    I don't get what this obsession is with New Horizons. It's boring. I bought it because I thought it would be fun the share the experience with my girlfriend, but it really is just so dull
  79. Smoku992
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    This is my first animal crossing game, and I have a lot of fun playing it. But there is always something, this game lacks a lot of quality of life features. Basically the game does not care about a player's time and just wastes it. The more I catch bugs of fishes the more I'm getting sick of doing that. Catching bugs is not that bad, but still, I don't want to see the same text every timeThis is my first animal crossing game, and I have a lot of fun playing it. But there is always something, this game lacks a lot of quality of life features. Basically the game does not care about a player's time and just wastes it. The more I catch bugs of fishes the more I'm getting sick of doing that. Catching bugs is not that bad, but still, I don't want to see the same text every time and catching fishes is even more tiring. I don't really share my console with different people but it shouldn't be solved like it is now. I really hope that this will be fixed in future updates. If not I think that a lot of players will abandon this game really fast.… Expand
  80. Jjthestrawb
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    I know that lots of people have been review bombing New Horizons due to the one island per Switch feature. I'm the only player on my island, so it doesn't affect me.
    I just love the game and, whilst it is lacking in a few features at the moment (cafe, art gallery etc.), it has been all but confirmed that some of these features will be added into the game via free (probably) updates. Once    I know that lots of people have been review bombing New Horizons due to the one island per Switch feature. I'm the only player on my island, so it doesn't affect me.
    I just love the game and, whilst it is lacking in a few features at the moment (cafe, art gallery etc.), it has been all but confirmed that some of these features will be added into the game via free (probably) updates. Once these updates release, the game will be a perfect 10 for me, but for now, it must stay at a 9    … Expand
  81. Mattj317
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Rip off. In a time when real life resources are scarce due to record shattering global unemployment numbers, the greedy suits at Nintendo expect their loyal fans to shell out hundreds (thousands, depending on household size) of dollars in order for everyone in your household to have the same full game experience. One switch? One game copy? To bad, peasants! Only one member of your houseRip off. In a time when real life resources are scarce due to record shattering global unemployment numbers, the greedy suits at Nintendo expect their loyal fans to shell out hundreds (thousands, depending on household size) of dollars in order for everyone in your household to have the same full game experience. One switch? One game copy? To bad, peasants! Only one member of your house can have the full game experience while everyone else is left chopping wood, clacking stone, and sneaking into their 6 year old's game account at night to see any game progress at all because said 6 year old is a do-nothing Island Rep who only wants to chase butterflies all day. For the uninitiated, the Island Rep is the only player who can trigger missions and game progress. They are the only one who can place structures, complete "story" missions, and have access to certain DIY recipes and mission rewards.

    You'll never see what's on the other side of that river unless you have a vaulting pole. You'll never have a vaulting pole unless you bring Blathers to the island. And, you'll never bring Blathers to the island unless you have a clandestine play session on your child's account after they fall asleep. Worst yet, you're left explaining to your child why their precious "common butterlfy" is no longer in their inventory while your Nintendo overlords greedily lap up the tears of your 6 year old as retribution for your insolence in not shelling out the small fortune to buy 4 Switches and 4 game copies.    … Expand
  82. Gruckel
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Is my entire family supposed to buy one Switch each to play this game? This is literally insane and should be illegal. Shame on you Nintendo, wish I could return my Switch, never buying a product from you again.
  83. Fredlyguy
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    The fact that I would have to buy a second switch to get the same game experience as my wife is **** I could accept having to buy a separate copy of the game, but a second console? Completely unacceptable.
  84. Deku55
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Seen ea oops sorry nintendo wanting us to buy more switches in tha family is dissapointing... Especially for those of us who are supporting the company and its games till day 1
  85. ShoganUED
    Apr 9, 2020
    3
    Poor graphics, no voiced dialogue, small islands, and the worst multiplayer functionality I've ever seen. Trying to play this co-op with my wife & son is a nightmare. Even with 2 switches in the house one of us doesn't get an island and can only "support" the other 2 people. We have to buy multiple copies just to do local co-op between the islands. We each must have a Nintendo onlinePoor graphics, no voiced dialogue, small islands, and the worst multiplayer functionality I've ever seen. Trying to play this co-op with my wife & son is a nightmare. Even with 2 switches in the house one of us doesn't get an island and can only "support" the other 2 people. We have to buy multiple copies just to do local co-op between the islands. We each must have a Nintendo online account to visit other friends and family islands. Like pokemon this game has been stuck in the past, with out of date visuals, audio, and features. The devs are unwilling or unable to make real improvements in the franchise. Multiplayer was advertised as a great new feature and disappoints in every possible way.… Expand
  86. thaita
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Awfull nintendo game and the one island policy is a shame.
    Don't buy this game if u plan to play as a familly don't ! it's just a problems maker.
    The happy familly theme is just a front.
    The marketing is a real disgrace.
    Money makers gonne too far once again.
    Refund will be on his way.
  87. JimmyFeckit
    Apr 9, 2020
    4
    Fun game for the first player to arrive on the island. If anyone else in the household plays, they are essentially a meaningless NPC that is unable to impact the story in any meaningful way. Terrible design decision that I hope they will reverse.

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

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

    I would say if Nintendo reverses their boneheaded single island move, it could be winner but they have sold a bajillion copies of it and likely dont care. Nintendo = Tom Nook.    … Expand
  88. Kikwa
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Vraiment génial, c'est New Leaf en mieux ! Hâte de voir le jeu avec toutes les mises à jours saisonnières et tous les bâtiments dispo :) J'aurais mis 9/10 vu que tout n'est pas encore déblocable comme la section art du musée, mais vu la stupidité des gens qui notent négativement le jeu parce qu'ils ne se sont pas renseignés avant d'acheter je relève alors ma note à 10/10 ! Buy DOOM EternalVraiment génial, c'est New Leaf en mieux ! Hâte de voir le jeu avec toutes les mises à jours saisonnières et tous les bâtiments dispo :) J'aurais mis 9/10 vu que tout n'est pas encore déblocable comme la section art du musée, mais vu la stupidité des gens qui notent négativement le jeu parce qu'ils ne se sont pas renseignés avant d'acheter je relève alors ma note à 10/10 ! Buy DOOM Eternal if you are frustrated.… Expand
  89. iicho7
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    The game lacks the feature of Cloud Saving or, at least, transferring progress between consoles. As someone who is going to be playing this game a lot and wishes to upgrade to a better, more expensive console, this is horrible. People will refuse to upgrade consoles just because of the progress on their islands.
  90. MartinJoren
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    First: my bad score is based on the fact that only ONE island can be used per console.

    My gameplay review is a lot better. I've only played it for a few days so still exploring but WOW, there are so many options to discover. I found myself playing every time for just 'one little bit more' and a few hours have passed. I really like the casual looks and simple gameplay. I haven't got a    First: my bad score is based on the fact that only ONE island can be used per console.

    My gameplay review is a lot better. I've only played it for a few days so still exploring but WOW, there are so many options to discover. I found myself playing every time for just 'one little bit more' and a few hours have passed. I really like the casual looks and simple gameplay. I haven't got a Nintendo Online membership but so far I don't really miss it. Maybe I will get one later on because of the nice options to visit other people's islands to get more exotic species of fruit etc.
    My review would be a lot better if Nintendo would allow to have my other family members have their own island in stead of 'plundering' mine.

    If you play alone definetely buy one, if you have a famliy i would really reconsider unless you like to make really strict rules regarding playing on one island....    … Expand
  91. DragonLeewen
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Jouer à ce jeux est comme avec les précédents opus toujours un réel bonheur
  92. bigfarken
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Most of the negative reviews here are about console/island limitations. Imagine being poor hahahahaha just buy another switch. Imagine coming to bomb a review page and blame a game because YOU cannot afford your own console. 10/10 Game of the Year.
  93. Goomba-Boomba
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    Great time waster. There are some annoying stuff though like the online restricts certain tasks and animations taking too long. Just some quality of life things are missing, but overall, a good game
  94. Veeprkl
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Money-hungry nintendo ruined this game. Only one person getting the full experience is total **** i made an account just to give this review because i am so pissed.Totally took the joy of playing it out of my girlfriend and i. The whole thing for us is playing the game together, even if on different islands. Can not believe this isnt like EVERY other game ever made, where you can enjoy itMoney-hungry nintendo ruined this game. Only one person getting the full experience is total **** i made an account just to give this review because i am so pissed.Totally took the joy of playing it out of my girlfriend and i. The whole thing for us is playing the game together, even if on different islands. Can not believe this isnt like EVERY other game ever made, where you can enjoy it the same way someone living with you can. Will be demanding a refund.… Expand
  95. bepbop
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    The fact that you can only have one island per switch console is a huge downer. I wanted to play the game independantly from my family (because I'm a mega sweat player) But I cannot, because whoever played the game first is basically "lord supreme dictator" of the island.
    I will happily revise my review upon further changes. But my experience with the game feels like something out of a    The fact that you can only have one island per switch console is a huge downer. I wanted to play the game independantly from my family (because I'm a mega sweat player) But I cannot, because whoever played the game first is basically "lord supreme dictator" of the island.
    I will happily revise my review upon further changes. But my experience with the game feels like something out of a pay-to-win mobile game...

    Regards.    … Expand
  96. freeprince
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    Too much review bombing over the single island thing. No, the game isnt 100% flawless but what game is? Every day you find something new. It's entertaining, sweet, and nearly endless. I am a companion account. My wife is the main account. I have no problem playing and enjoying myself. It's more a single player game with multiplayer capabilities. Not a multiplayer multi island type ofToo much review bombing over the single island thing. No, the game isnt 100% flawless but what game is? Every day you find something new. It's entertaining, sweet, and nearly endless. I am a companion account. My wife is the main account. I have no problem playing and enjoying myself. It's more a single player game with multiplayer capabilities. Not a multiplayer multi island type of game. 1 island per copy.… Expand
  97. G33ch
    Apr 8, 2020
    1
    The limitations on anyone other than the initial player are absolutely ridiculous. This was a huge disappointment for me as my wife started the island (one island per switch) and I was left as an ancillary character when I joined in. The game play looked fun when she was playing, such a shame.
  98. SayntMyk
    Apr 8, 2020
    5
    To clarify, if your a single person with a single switch then this game is a 10/10 from just about every aspect except ethically. If your a couple or family with one switch then feel free to continue reading.

    This was my wife and I’s first entry into the Animal Crossing series. We have 1 Switch for our household ( yea you already know where this is going ), and I have to say I’m more than    To clarify, if your a single person with a single switch then this game is a 10/10 from just about every aspect except ethically. If your a couple or family with one switch then feel free to continue reading.

    This was my wife and I’s first entry into the Animal Crossing series. We have 1 Switch for our household ( yea you already know where this is going ), and I have to say I’m more than bummed that the game treats every other profile other than the first to boot up the game as an obvious player 2. Fact is, this game doesn’t work as it is on a multi user Switch.

    I get the reason behind this both from a consumer and business point of view however, that doesn’t excuse what a blatant attempt this is to push more Switch consoles out. And frankly this makes no sense, in fact it goes against their online subscription business model where you can either buy for an individual or family (8). Clearly one console is designed to be used by many users so why aren’t the save features of this first party title. This review comes from 2 people with 1 switch. As the game can only be enjoyed fully by one of us and is useless to the other, it gets a 5/10. Great job Nintendo on successfully torpedoing this clearly entry level game into the series for new players.    … Expand
  99. asies123
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    I loved this game until it literally made me have a fight with my boyfriend over the 2nd player being a glorified visitor.

    Nintendo should either make the resident representative title a transferable one or let one have multiple savefiles with the game, it truly destroyed any positive feelings I had towards this game.

    I would ask for a refund but I can't go to the store due to the coronavirus
  100. crsn00
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    I bought this game for my wife and wanted to try it myself. The fact that I cannot have my own save on my own account is the stupidest decision ever! The 2nd rate citizen I am demoted to with no ability to modify the town eliminates the only reason I even wanted to play in the first place... Secondly, the cutscenes in the online play are infuriating! Every time someone comes or goes itI bought this game for my wife and wanted to try it myself. The fact that I cannot have my own save on my own account is the stupidest decision ever! The 2nd rate citizen I am demoted to with no ability to modify the town eliminates the only reason I even wanted to play in the first place... Secondly, the cutscenes in the online play are infuriating! Every time someone comes or goes it plays a 30 second cutscene that you can't skip making it impossible to get anything done! Trying to leave someone's island took literally 20 minutes! I wouldn't spend $1 on this game knowing what I do now... Screw you Nintendo… Expand
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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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