Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. chazzout
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Can't even meaningfully play as player 2 on one console, total bs that breaks the game.
  2. Templecom
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    The first player creates an island, names it, and plays.
    The second player plays on the island of the first player, he does not have his own island.
    Problems between my two daughters.
    I hope Nintendo rectifies this design error.
  3. wanderi
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    You can only have one island per SWITCH. All accounts on one switch must share one island, and so the first player is the only one getting the full experience. This has to be fixed. Many people can't afford to purchase a new switch for everyone who wants to play. I guess Nintendo has just decided to be greedy.
  4. Diegocosta12
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Only one island per switch..... seriusly nintendo??? We need a update soon....
  5. darxiv
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    I have had to rewrite my review. I expected more content for player 2 after the first week and upgrading buildings. Sadly this game is only meant for 1 player. If you are not the citizen representative then you are playing a very shallow game. Everything you can do is nothing compared to the first person on the island.

    Very frustrating experience since there are some great improvements    I have had to rewrite my review. I expected more content for player 2 after the first week and upgrading buildings. Sadly this game is only meant for 1 player. If you are not the citizen representative then you are playing a very shallow game. Everything you can do is nothing compared to the first person on the island.

    Very frustrating experience since there are some great improvements to other parts of the game.    … Expand
  6. Fyle
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Incredible to see that you can't have more than one island. I bought this for my wife, my daughter and me. My wife began to play first, as you know, my daughter and me are unable to create our own island. Incredible to see this, Nintendo advertised their switch as a family friendly console. Seeing as this move goes in the COMPLETE opposite direction, it is just unforgivable. I wouldIncredible to see that you can't have more than one island. I bought this for my wife, my daughter and me. My wife began to play first, as you know, my daughter and me are unable to create our own island. Incredible to see this, Nintendo advertised their switch as a family friendly console. Seeing as this move goes in the COMPLETE opposite direction, it is just unforgivable. I would understand this for a specific solo game, but we're taking about animal crossing... Since my daughter really wanted to play the game throughfully, my wife had to just forget about the game and leave it to her. She played nearly every animal crossing games until now.… Expand
  7. lcb3
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    Overall, I think this is a decent title and I would have rated it higher except for the problems with multiple accounts playing on a single switch. The primary user (my wife in my case) can get certain objectives but I can help by gathering the resources she needs to complete them quickly. Other that that, I haven't run into any real negatives in playing (although I find the new "Bunny"Overall, I think this is a decent title and I would have rated it higher except for the problems with multiple accounts playing on a single switch. The primary user (my wife in my case) can get certain objectives but I can help by gathering the resources she needs to complete them quickly. Other that that, I haven't run into any real negatives in playing (although I find the new "Bunny" stuff rather annoying). Overall I've had fun playing together as well as individually.… Expand
  8. ThorTheEpic
    Apr 3, 2020
    3
    If you're player 1, this is a fun continuation of the Animal Crossing series. It keeps a lot of core mechanics such as fishing, weeding, bug catching, etc., and adds an interesting crafting mechanic. You get to build up your island with amenities and help new animal neighbors move in. However, if you're not the first player (island representative), your gameplay will be limited. You can'tIf you're player 1, this is a fun continuation of the Animal Crossing series. It keeps a lot of core mechanics such as fishing, weeding, bug catching, etc., and adds an interesting crafting mechanic. You get to build up your island with amenities and help new animal neighbors move in. However, if you're not the first player (island representative), your gameplay will be limited. You can't help with moving in new villagers or getting shops up and running. You're arbitrarily restricted from parts of the game. You don't get access to crafting recipes or tools you need until player one passes certain milestones. Some recipes are only ever given to player one. And there's no way to have access to the whole game as player two. You have to buy a whole new console (yes, console, not game.) If you're the only person who uses your Switch or nobody else will ever want to play Animal Crossing on it, it's an excellent game. But expect any secondary players to be locked out of some of the game and disappointed.… Expand
  9. sevenseven
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Would be 10/10, but they don't let you have multiple islands. If you buy another game on a separate profile you should be able to have a second island. So, instead you have to buy another switch to have more than one island which is stupid.
    (I am the only one playing this game in my family) Game play has been great. Typical animal crossing do nothing all day in real life while doing a lot    Would be 10/10, but they don't let you have multiple islands. If you buy another game on a separate profile you should be able to have a second island. So, instead you have to buy another switch to have more than one island which is stupid.
    (I am the only one playing this game in my family) Game play has been great. Typical animal crossing do nothing all day in real life while doing a lot in game. Enjoying the new egg hunt too.    … Expand
  10. Naroyto
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Where do I begin, no this isn't your regular blind rant of someone complaining about, one switch one island. I'm here to educate you why I chose to give this sorry installment they would like to call New horizons this score. Allow me to elaborate first and foremost this is an excellent single player game. To call it multiplayer would mean you have some sort of undying fanboy inside youWhere do I begin, no this isn't your regular blind rant of someone complaining about, one switch one island. I'm here to educate you why I chose to give this sorry installment they would like to call New horizons this score. Allow me to elaborate first and foremost this is an excellent single player game. To call it multiplayer would mean you have some sort of undying fanboy inside you telling you that it is. After many iteration this latest installment offers NOTHING and I mean ZERO new concepts, ideas or features involving multiplayer game play. That is what makes this such a lackluster game. I mean you go to a town and then what? Nothing absolutely nothing especially those posh elites thinking that you must do nothing to change a town or even run because it wears out the grass. Why have them over then? To show off your island that was obtained obviously by means of time travel and you have the audacity to set rules on your throne of lies? Seriously if you time travel you are only cheating yourself of the true experience of the game which is to grind and work hard for your accomplishments and should think twice about posting your "perfect" town for fake internet points. With nothing to penalize time traveler they just ruin the point of the game and finish it within a week. This game offers nothing new compared to the older games in fact the museum received an overhaul on its interior yet there is less to fill it with. Yes that's right because there are no paintings and no deep sea creatures to turn in.

    Another thing about that. There is still no new additions to the bug, fish and fossils list and that's shameful just going to find the same ones over again with nothing new to find.

    The crafting system was the most exciting thing I wanted. Until the gimic ran out faster than starting tools could last. Seriously it became more of a chore than a fun feature. There's no insensitive to get better gear if the cheapest one does the same job as a golden version of the tool. And on that note how about you explain why golden tools break? They are not supposed to break they are a symbol of one's accomplishments to obtain them and should not be reduced to the games gimic.

    Don't get me started with the island tour nonsense. And I paraphrase "each island you go to will never be the same as the last so make sure you do everything you can before you leave because we won't be coming back ever" yet, there are countless times I've visited the island with the same layout and same island shape and nothing in them. Way to bait and switch the experience of visiting 5 islands on end with slight differences.

    I'm glad that the events are stowed away so people can't just time travel to get everything off season that's right I'm talking to you time travelers, you're no better than businesses selling their Christmas stuff in August. Boy how hypothetical you all must be.

    Worst part is that they made a conscious decision to push the game release date further down the to ensure quality yet there is so many bugs in the game especially game breaking. You can lose your save file for popping a balloon in the sky. Yup every time you do that you risk data loss. Tell me again why was the game pushed back? If that was the choice why wasn't time spent to better multiplayer features. To summarize the game is great single player, terrible multiplayer and so much content is missing the game is bare bones and I'm not talking about holiday things I'm talking about what to do in game. There's nothing to do after an hour of play because the daily "chores" are completed that fast.    … Expand
  11. srijansin91
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    It is so incredibly relaxing compared to many games but it is not without flaws. Its simplicity can also cause understandable polarisation in reviews. If 'impatient', 'action-hungry' or 'likes-to-skip-cutscenes' describes you at all, you will not enjoy this game. At times the dialogue and real-time day progression system will test you but giving it a chance and taking it slow will yieldIt is so incredibly relaxing compared to many games but it is not without flaws. Its simplicity can also cause understandable polarisation in reviews. If 'impatient', 'action-hungry' or 'likes-to-skip-cutscenes' describes you at all, you will not enjoy this game. At times the dialogue and real-time day progression system will test you but giving it a chance and taking it slow will yield undeniably cute moments worth your waiting. If you plan to play more than one person per switch drop this review score by 3 points (I never liked Nintendo's insistence on having ten consoles and copies of the game for per gaming family)… Expand
  12. Thomas1112097
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    The one island per switch thing is the most stupid and scammy thing ever. i just want to play the game without ruining it for my family.
  13. Gord352
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Bought this game for my girlfriend hoping she would get really into it (especially during isolation). She hasn't really taken to it yet so I've launched it on my Switch and am on my way to customising my own Island which i'm finding a lot of fun. This is my first ever experience of an Animal Crossing game and I think the perfect place to start as you go from barren unpopulated island toBought this game for my girlfriend hoping she would get really into it (especially during isolation). She hasn't really taken to it yet so I've launched it on my Switch and am on my way to customising my own Island which i'm finding a lot of fun. This is my first ever experience of an Animal Crossing game and I think the perfect place to start as you go from barren unpopulated island to building a full community - I've never been into games like this but it is really addictive!

    Note: I'm fortunate in that I have my own original Switch and my girlfriend has the Switch Lite so the 1 island per console rule isn't hindering either of us. I hope for the rest of the people review bombing here that Nintendo do update it to 1 island per user because that is understandably very annoying!    … Expand
  14. Kaito34
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    "I can't read and/or am uninformed, better review-bomb a game and give it a 0, regardless of actual experience with gameplay" -average ACNH reviewer.

    To get this out of the way: Yes, one island per device is frustrating, but we knew this and this has been the case for every animal crossing game. This information was announced by Nintendo, has been covered in the media and is explicitly    "I can't read and/or am uninformed, better review-bomb a game and give it a 0, regardless of actual experience with gameplay" -average ACNH reviewer.

    To get this out of the way: Yes, one island per device is frustrating, but we knew this and this has been the case for every animal crossing game. This information was announced by Nintendo, has been covered in the media and is explicitly mentioned in the Nintendo E-shop and on the box for physical copies. Review-bombing a game out of ignorance is rather pathetic and it's sad to see such an extremely misleading user score, which hardly reflects the game, merely the frustration of angry fans that didn't bother to read or inform themselves.

    As for the actual game, it's hardly a secret at this point that it's a stellar game. Arguably one of the best life simulators and in terms of visuals, gameplay and overall feel, absolutely an upgrade over older games. It's a fantastic experience, a perfect game to just relax with and, unless you're a so-called "time traveler", a game that will last you for years to come due to absolute tons of customization and options not present in earlier titles.

    However, not all is perfect and there are a few points of critique I have, mostly when comparing to older games, most of which boil down to missing content. Nintendo's approach to this game is to periodically add updates including new content, which is exciting, but creates uncertainty. Stuff like swimming, the cafe, club LOL, the dream suite etc. all seem to be missing from the game and while obviously not a necessity, I believe many fans would like to see their return or at least an equivalent substitute for some of the features unlocked by some of these facilities. These may be added in future updates, seeing how datamines include placeholders for a museum cafe and even gyroids, but what else will be added remains to be seen.

    In general, the game is absolutely solid and feels more accessible than ever, as well as being released during a lockdown, assuring tons of hours of fun during these boring times. Everyone can enjoy it- (as long as they each have their own Switch...) and is a top recommendation for any Switch owner. Strong 8-9 from me, depending on future content to be added.    … Expand
  15. JacquieMichelES
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    "One Dictator, Seven Slaves" same-console multiplayer is a huge disappointment. We bought this game to *share* it- one island, one screen, shared decisions and contribution
  16. steno
    Apr 3, 2020
    1
    Only one island per switch, so bad..me and my brother wanna play this game but we can't buy another switch for only this game.
  17. DRoty
    Apr 3, 2020
    3
    Hopefully they see this game’s user score. Their detestable cash grab for co-op mode squanders the games potential. Could have been great, can’t support now.
  18. vault2wasteland
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    GET RID OF THE BUNNY EVENT!

    Seriously this stupid event was for fun for an hour but now I can't catch fish and the sky is constantly full of useless eggs so I have to ignore the ballons and miss the ones that actually give you useful loot or I have to pull my slingshot out every 2 seconds to figure out if it's a useless balloon or one I actually want to go for. I can't get enough wood    GET RID OF THE BUNNY EVENT!

    Seriously this stupid event was for fun for an hour but now I can't catch fish and the sky is constantly full of useless eggs so I have to ignore the ballons and miss the ones that actually give you useful loot or I have to pull my slingshot out every 2 seconds to figure out if it's a useless balloon or one I actually want to go for. I can't get enough wood or stone items because half to 2/3 of them turn into those stupid flipping eggs. I can't get enough fossils for the same reason

    This event has ruined my favourite parts of animal crossing.

    I am no longer enjoying myself    … Expand
  19. Jayce007
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    This game is a ridiculous cash grab by the corporate pigs named nintendo, they limit the islands to one per console! Especially in this trying time they are testing people and soon people will realize they are just using them for money! I thought nintendo was better than this, I would expect such behavior out of EA but nintendo is worse than EA because they are costing us $300 dollarsThis game is a ridiculous cash grab by the corporate pigs named nintendo, they limit the islands to one per console! Especially in this trying time they are testing people and soon people will realize they are just using them for money! I thought nintendo was better than this, I would expect such behavior out of EA but nintendo is worse than EA because they are costing us $300 dollars minimum each for people who do not own a switch! ($300 is the price of a switch mini and a copy of new horizons.) The only way nintendo can make this up to their customers is to remove the one island per console rule and put out a formal apology. I, myself am sending nintendo a dm daily on my instagram @jaycewornick to remove the one console per island rule and I invite others to do so as well.… Expand
  20. Saradg
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    This could have been a great game if you simply could create more than one island. My sister got the whole family hyped for this great game without realizing no one could actually take any decisions, we could just follow her lead since we weren’t the first one to play on the device. For a game that prides itself on self-discovery and the freedom to do what you want, there is very littleThis could have been a great game if you simply could create more than one island. My sister got the whole family hyped for this great game without realizing no one could actually take any decisions, we could just follow her lead since we weren’t the first one to play on the device. For a game that prides itself on self-discovery and the freedom to do what you want, there is very little choice. The switch was conceived with groups and families in mind. Why can’t every family member play their own way? Most people don’t have the money to just buy another switch and are now stuck having spent 80$ on a game that not everyone can enjoy the same way. Shameful.… Expand
  21. Newusernumber5
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Separate islands for each profile should be a given. I'm not buying another switch just to have my own island. I'm also not going to play on my kid's island because it's not my island. This limitation should be in bold print and all caps on the cover of this game so people know what they're walking into. Nintendo will do nothing to address this and as a lifelong Nintendo player it's crazySeparate islands for each profile should be a given. I'm not buying another switch just to have my own island. I'm also not going to play on my kid's island because it's not my island. This limitation should be in bold print and all caps on the cover of this game so people know what they're walking into. Nintendo will do nothing to address this and as a lifelong Nintendo player it's crazy frustrating. Never looked at Metacritic in my life, but heard this is where to go to vent.… Expand
  22. sturgie96
    Apr 2, 2020
    2
    Super beautiful and wonderful game(for one person) same as many ppl, is very frustrating to spend money on a game that allows only one person per gaming console to fully enjoy and access lots of the game. Super simple fix, so hope they can lose a bit of the greed.
  23. ConMan98
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful reincarnation of the Animal Crossing Series. I'm gonna be coming back all year to make sure I fill out my museum. This game makes it incredibly simple to join up with my friends too, offering an in game texting tool so I can hit them up to visit my island if I see them on. Tools break annoyingly often though...

    I will say I got my own switch and am the only player on    This is a beautiful reincarnation of the Animal Crossing Series. I'm gonna be coming back all year to make sure I fill out my museum. This game makes it incredibly simple to join up with my friends too, offering an in game texting tool so I can hit them up to visit my island if I see them on. Tools break annoyingly often though...

    I will say I got my own switch and am the only player on my island. I understand the people that have been negatively impacted by the one island feature and I regret that.

    As for me, I love it! 10/10    … Expand
  24. Antey17
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I have 2 kids that were looking forward to play and as multiple reviewers mentioned - the game is limited to one island per switch. The second person can play, but they are not getting the full functionality and have limitation on quests etc. Did not expect this BS from Nintendo. This is pure greed and I will not spend another dollar on their product.
  25. Jacinta
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    UPDATE: we just unlocked terraforming, and it looks like this is another feature that player 2 misses out on. I don’t even care that I share an island with my bf, but the fact I can’t make any impactful changes to how the island looks sucks - I was really looking forward to creating a beautiful island but all I can do is plant flowers & trees. I can’t make pathways, bridges or terraform atUPDATE: we just unlocked terraforming, and it looks like this is another feature that player 2 misses out on. I don’t even care that I share an island with my bf, but the fact I can’t make any impactful changes to how the island looks sucks - I was really looking forward to creating a beautiful island but all I can do is plant flowers & trees. I can’t make pathways, bridges or terraform at all. I can’t understand why Nintendo has done this Like many others here, I’m really disappointed by the restrictions of player 2/ any player that isn’t the founder. Me and my bf got this game to play together but soon found out player 2 can’t make any executive decisions, doesn’t have access to any of the quests, can’t place buildings/infrastructure, and ultimately misses out on a lot of the story. This sucks!! It means one of us misses out on the full experience of the game. This is unfortunately not rectified by the option for co-op play, which is just a joke. Co-op works by having one ‘leader’ that can play as normal, and then the ‘followers’. The followers can’t access their tool wheel, inventory or leave the same screen as the leader, which just results in really boring gameplay. The follower is just essentially reduced to being a pack mule for the leader, and unable to really contribute in any way, as it takes so long to cycle through your tools to really be able to do anything. It sucks because it would’ve been SO fun to play together co-op, but Nintendo really missed the mark with these limitations. The only work around is to get a new switch and second copy of the game, which is ridiculous! It’s such a shame because playing the game solo has been really great, but the fact that you have to buy multiple consoles for everyone to get the full experience of the game is just terrible, and for that i can’t justify giving this game a good rating… Expand
  26. dohden
    Apr 2, 2020
    4
    The co-op multiplayer makes this game completely unplayable for the family, so disappointing.
  27. JBMc
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I do not understand the decision to limit the number of islands to one on the Switch. If I want to experience the game for myself, my options are to delete my girlfriends island, or go purchase an additional Switch and re-purchase the game? I used to think EA and Blizzard were bad. First time ever purchasing Animal Crossing, and unless fixed, I can guarantee this will be my last. Do theI do not understand the decision to limit the number of islands to one on the Switch. If I want to experience the game for myself, my options are to delete my girlfriends island, or go purchase an additional Switch and re-purchase the game? I used to think EA and Blizzard were bad. First time ever purchasing Animal Crossing, and unless fixed, I can guarantee this will be my last. Do the right thing. At least Bungie and Bethesda communicated to their - rightfully - angry fan-bases when their games were broken. Unacceptable. This makes Soldier 76 Fallout look like game of the year. If you plan on playing this game with a live-in partner, don't bother. Absolute waste of money and player-2's time.… Expand
  28. RonRocker777
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    A beautiful and very fun game. Having an island per console is fine. If you are looking for a local cooperative game, play something else, as Animal Crossing was always intended to be an individual life simulator. The cooperative it's just an extra.
  29. itisabelle
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful !

    Yes , the game is beautiful. Yes, the characters are adorable. Yes, it's great to customize your character the way you want without going to the hairdresser's. Yes, it's awesome to put furnitures everywhere in your island.

    But what I HATE and strongly prevents me from enjoying the game is :
    - crafting permanently your tools because they always break after only a few uses : even the iron tools end up shattering really quick !
    - crafting items and collecting D.I.Y cards : I hate to go farming for iron, stones and especially wood !
    - the tarentulas, even if, apparently, they're a really good thing because they're worth a lot of money !
    - the wasps, especially when you use an axe with trees !
    - paying real life money for the online multiplayer feature !
    - paying real life money to transfer patterns !
    - no swimsuit !
    - the Photopia island is useless !
    - Finding Gulliver's circuits on the beach ? No way ! I loved his little guessing game in "New Leaf".
    - the Easter even is really painful because those eggs often replace fish : I don't want to fish for eggs, but for fish !

    I love "New Leaf" with all my heart, but I hate "New Horizons". I seriously think I'm gonna sell it back.

    Maybe I'm not an Animal Crossing fan after all...    … Expand
  30. dreamyraynbo
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    The fact that only one player per console can have their own island or any kind of control over the progression of the island is absolutely ridiculous. I am absolutely boggling that any company thought that would be acceptable to players. If I thought I stood a chance at getting a refund for a $60 game that only one of us can play, I would try.
  31. Inferno117
    Apr 2, 2020
    2
    I bought this game to play with my wife. I let her make the island and her profile first. Not knowing this would virtually make the game unplayable for me. You can only have one Island on the console. But for me that was not the Maine issue as I wanted to share an island with my wife anyway. But letting her crew the island left me unable to advance the game in any way. I would really likeI bought this game to play with my wife. I let her make the island and her profile first. Not knowing this would virtually make the game unplayable for me. You can only have one Island on the console. But for me that was not the Maine issue as I wanted to share an island with my wife anyway. But letting her crew the island left me unable to advance the game in any way. I would really like a patch set allows a toggle switch or something that would allow other players to make advancement on the island as well. Basically to get anything out of the game now I would have to buy a second switch and another copy of the game … Expand
  32. Florian_1981
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    This game is NOT a family game, because Nintendo CHOOSE to limit to 1 island by Switch !
    So, if you don't have 1 Switch and 1 game for each people in your house that want to play ACNH : YOU CAN'T !!! Because, ONLY the first player that run the game could make the island progression ! The other players are just there to help collecting resources, as if they were servants...
    The angry point    This game is NOT a family game, because Nintendo CHOOSE to limit to 1 island by Switch !
    So, if you don't have 1 Switch and 1 game for each people in your house that want to play ACNH : YOU CAN'T !!! Because, ONLY the first player that run the game could make the island progression ! The other players are just there to help collecting resources, as if they were servants...
    The angry point is that Nintendo says u can play with 3 players in local multiplayer but it's FAKE ! It's not really a multiplayer game !
    You can't even have splitter screen, so you must stay near the LEADER player.
    I'm very disappointed, I couldn't afford, and I don't want to, buy 3 more Switch and 3 more games to play with my Wife and my daughters !    … Expand
  33. ToiletCobra
    Apr 2, 2020
    2
    I played the original AC to death on my Gamecube back in the day, so I should be the ideal player for this game. But while I've grown this game's shallow formula sure hasn't.

    The co-op is medieval and the multiplayer in general is set up in atrocious fashion. But my main complaint is just that this game really brings nothing over 2012's New Leaf and in fact seems like a step back in    I played the original AC to death on my Gamecube back in the day, so I should be the ideal player for this game. But while I've grown this game's shallow formula sure hasn't.

    The co-op is medieval and the multiplayer in general is set up in atrocious fashion. But my main complaint is just that this game really brings nothing over 2012's New Leaf and in fact seems like a step back in places (tool durability? Really, Reggie?). Animal Crossing is a game that has a small amount of quality content parceled out each day, much like a mobile game, which then quickly tapers off to painful grinding. That was okay when I was playing New Leaf on my 3DS on the train or wherever, because I had a few minutes to do meaningful content each day while waiting on other stuff, but as a sit-down console game it's just a waste of time and attention.

    Even worse in my eyes is how awfully stingy the game is and how strictly it dictates the fun you are allowed to have and when you're allowed to have it. It's like playing a boardgame with a spoiled child who wants to tell you what to do on your own turns. You're constantly being told where to go, which NPC to listen to, what to look at, what your goals should be (regardless of whether you care at all), and then when you're finally let loose it's with a monumental financial yoke around your neck.

    Honestly this game feels like a huge load. If you've managed to resist the hype please do give it a pass unless Nintendo eventually does some kind of update to fix things (though don't expect the slog to change, that's here to stay). I'm giving it two points because they certainly made an Animal Crossing game, and this would've been hot **** in 2001, but I don't think I'll pick it up again. Which is too bad, because as the Island Dictator, my absentee character will absolutely kneecap the progress my roommate is allowed to make. Great stuff, Nintendo.    … Expand
  34. WillNotTell
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    You need to pay at least 200 dollars (for a switch lite) just to have an individual island between people, unacceptable.
  35. UnalRt
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    This is the most important game of all time. You must play it dont look at ratings just trust me.
  36. Tandem
    Apr 2, 2020
    5
    Great game for a single person using a single Switch console. However, other users on the same console are extremely handicapped. Additional console users cannot further the story and advance the island. It requires the primary user to do all of that alone. Honestly, it feels like Nintendo is punishing the customers who only own one copy of the console and game.
  37. Nosuperman
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I started a new account just to rate this. I bought this for my kids to play on thier switch but apparently having a separate profiles isnt enough. They each have to have thier own switch Nintendo has gone the way of ripping people and I won't be buying anything else from them
  38. Traxpoge02
    Apr 2, 2020
    3
    Why WHY WHYYYY Nintendo!? These are some of the worse design choices for coop I've ever seen. Lets start with local coop issues, ONE shared island for every account on the Switch, No shared progress (Everything is done for player 1 only....recipes, island progression everything) PAINFULLY long collecting animation for local players collecting ANYTHING, NO INVENTORY for player 2 (everyWhy WHY WHYYYY Nintendo!? These are some of the worse design choices for coop I've ever seen. Lets start with local coop issues, ONE shared island for every account on the Switch, No shared progress (Everything is done for player 1 only....recipes, island progression everything) PAINFULLY long collecting animation for local players collecting ANYTHING, NO INVENTORY for player 2 (every single item collected by player 2 goes to recycling bin), No ability to design anything for player 2. Just an absolute joke. Ok...lets say your a sucker like me and went out and bought your gf an ENTIRE 2nd NINTENDO SWITCH JUST TO ENJOY THE GAME. I can't say the online coop is any better. Wanna trade things into Blathers when you have a coop player? CAN'T Wanna visit another island with your friends? CAN'T DO IT! Outdoor customization with your guest? Nah can't do it. This isn't a review bombing. This is a legitimate cry for nintendo to get with the f***ing times. Its 2020 and the only way for me to invite my gf to a game is to setup a four digit code and give her the code. WHY CAN'T I JUST SEND HER A GAME INVITE LIKE EVERY OTHER CONSOLE NINTENDO!? Stop your stupid close minded game development and make something with full features considering your games are always locked at 60 bucks for years for garbage feature incomplete games like this REGULARLY. No one wants to talk about how the 4 "dungeons" in Breath of The Wild are basically the same "manipulate this things position to solve problems". This company is a shell of its formal self, where they leverage their brand recognition and colorful beutiful art design to shove garbage software down our throats desperate to play something as magical as the games we grew up on. DON'T support them anymore unless they get with the times.… Expand
  39. TantheTaxman
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got this for my Brother and i. He played just long enough to save before handing it to me. I was unable to progress past where he had got in the story. SPOILER: i couldn't get a flimsy shovel because player 2 can't donate to tom nook. i now have to either play his account or progress both in order to play...I was even able to look past having to share an island before realizing we weren't sharing. player two is just a guest in player ones world. Once the hype train slows this game with show it's true colors. Don't hate it just very disappointed.… Expand
  40. freika
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I've never really been into games, but the last days I've spent most of my time enjoying animal crossing. My boyfriend wanted to introduce me to games and offered to buy this one on his switch. He set up the island, and i became 2nd resident. It was really disappointing when I realised that the reason I didn't make any progress was because my boyfriend was the island residentI've never really been into games, but the last days I've spent most of my time enjoying animal crossing. My boyfriend wanted to introduce me to games and offered to buy this one on his switch. He set up the island, and i became 2nd resident. It was really disappointing when I realised that the reason I didn't make any progress was because my boyfriend was the island resident representative. Super greedy of Nintendo to expect people to buy not only another copy of the game, but also a new switch, to fully enjoy the game. All my joy for this game has been sucked out because of this experience.… Expand
  41. levelupyours
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Why can I not buy a second copy of this game to use on my switch? I think this policy/restriction should be revisited ASAP.
  42. xasllanx
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Como segundo jogador, quando entro na ilha o jogo simplesmente não vai a lugar algum. Todos os eventos do jogo para expandir a experiência só podem ser feitas pelo primeiro jogador na ilha. Dropei do jogo em 2 dias pois é completamente impraticável. Para minha esposa certamente seria uma experiência melhor se ela não tivesses ficado tão desapontada com esse problema com nossa pequena olhaComo segundo jogador, quando entro na ilha o jogo simplesmente não vai a lugar algum. Todos os eventos do jogo para expandir a experiência só podem ser feitas pelo primeiro jogador na ilha. Dropei do jogo em 2 dias pois é completamente impraticável. Para minha esposa certamente seria uma experiência melhor se ela não tivesses ficado tão desapontada com esse problema com nossa pequena olha compartilhada que também abandonou completamente o jogo. Se fosse para ser um sistema assim tão ruim, podia ao menos ter a opção de ilhas separadas.
    Péssima experiência    … Expand
  43. tiago_md
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    These negative reviews are insane. This is easily one of the greatest games released for the switch to date. Playable hours will easily match and exceed games like BOTW
  44. Sergiotc
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    A la segunda cuenta no le dan materiales indispensables como es el hacha, haciendo asi la cuenta de tus familiares aburridisima
  45. Natheist
    Apr 2, 2020
    4
    I'm giving this a 4 for the same reasons mentioned by everyone else. It's good fun, and may even be a 10/10 game if you play alone or are the creator of the island on your console. However, bring the #2, #3, etc... Sucks. Really bad. You're totally incapable of advancing the storyline and are left to just collect resources for the #1 player. In fact, several important recipes are alsoI'm giving this a 4 for the same reasons mentioned by everyone else. It's good fun, and may even be a 10/10 game if you play alone or are the creator of the island on your console. However, bring the #2, #3, etc... Sucks. Really bad. You're totally incapable of advancing the storyline and are left to just collect resources for the #1 player. In fact, several important recipes are also unavailable to you as a secondary player. It's just insane that Nintendo thought this was an OK mechanic to have in this game, and it really ruins an otherwise wonderful game.… Expand
  46. mrsarkus
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Multiple kids cannot play this at the same time in split screen on one TV one switch. Absolutely unacceptable! Now I have kids fighting over a shared resource.

    For how expensive the switch and the Nintendo online account and the game was not acceptable seriously this should allow two or three or four kids to play at the same time.
  47. Irishmike7
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Well, I’m sure it’s a nice time if you’re player is the first one on the island. But I was the second, and I’m done with the game, as it’s a pretty lame experience. Take that into consideration if you’re looking to buy knowing that two or more in the household want to play - it can cause a lot of tension and arguments, and that’s not something to introduce to the family when it should beWell, I’m sure it’s a nice time if you’re player is the first one on the island. But I was the second, and I’m done with the game, as it’s a pretty lame experience. Take that into consideration if you’re looking to buy knowing that two or more in the household want to play - it can cause a lot of tension and arguments, and that’s not something to introduce to the family when it should be something that brings happiness.

    I don’t think I’ll be buying another Nintendo console. I can see this game was designed to push console sales, and it’s a bit disappointing and offensive, really. They’re making some money now, but likely at the expense of potential later profits.    … Expand
  48. likeuwill
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Game of all type of people. I'm 34 and can't stop playing this game. A lot of enjoy!
  49. Apollyon145
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE OERSON IN YOUR BOUAE THAT PLAYS!!!!

    What a crock of **** Bought this game for my daughter but wanted to try it out. We can’t have two islands?! What genius made this decision? And the solution is “buy another switch”?! This needs to be fixed immediately. I would return the game if I could. I’ve been playing games since the original Atari and    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE OERSON IN YOUR BOUAE THAT PLAYS!!!!

    What a crock of **** Bought this game for my daughter but wanted to try it out. We can’t have two islands?! What genius made this decision? And the solution is “buy another switch”?! This needs to be fixed immediately. I would return the game if I could. I’ve been playing games since the original Atari and this has to be one of the most selfish and idiotic decisions made by a gaming company. Way to step up during a time people are stuck inside....    … Expand
  50. Dasamurai34
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    I Don't understand the High Volume of negative reviews here, the game is amazing. So much to do, see and mess around with. Great game if you have time (like right now) so please, play it. I spent hours just fishing, yeah, straight fishing. There's more to do though, give it a shot. Don't watch a lets play, it looks boring on that, you have to play it first.
  51. Seb1984
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    It's a great game despite its flaws... The attention to detail, the music and the overall presentation is great, as are most of the gameplay mechanics. If you want two islands on the same switch, don't buy it. If you want a chilled out life SIM then there's nothing else that comes close to it on the Switch.
  52. FunnyPeter
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Back in the days, you were able to buy multiple games so you had multiple cities. Why the senseless limitations? Well, I guess I know already: Greed. Really sad to see Nintendo use methods like that to incentivize switch purchases.
  53. lauralp
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Really disappointed to discover we can't have an island each, even if we bought two copies of the game. My sister bought a copy on my switch and now I can't play the game properly. Please fix this.
  54. KisaHitora
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    Honestly I was waiting so long for this game and not being able to have separate islands for everyone playing on the switch kinda ruins it for everyone. Won’t be buying future AC games if they are like this. Such a money scheme. The game was almost perfect.
  55. Oerwinde
    Apr 2, 2020
    3
    Can't progress in the game because my wife started playing first and all game progress is tied to whoever plays first. Holy crap dumb game design. Hopefully will get patched with a fix as soon as possible.
  56. Eve84
    Apr 2, 2020
    3
    The core game is as good as it always was: talk to animals, catch bugs and go fishing while collecting furniture and expanding your house.

    However: this is the most contentless Animal Crossing since the original. Almost 90% of content, meaning shops, activities, items and NPCs from New Leaf and other entries is missing. It's honestly barren and boring compared to older titles. This    The core game is as good as it always was: talk to animals, catch bugs and go fishing while collecting furniture and expanding your house.

    However: this is the most contentless Animal Crossing since the original. Almost 90% of content, meaning shops, activities, items and NPCs from New Leaf and other entries is missing. It's honestly barren and boring compared to older titles.

    This is a huge step back for the franchise.    … Expand
  57. Lily33
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El segundo jugador en modo local, no tiene las mismas opciones de juego que el principal, está muy limitado el juego… Expand
  58. PeteyJayJay
    Apr 2, 2020
    6
    I love half of this game and hate of it. It feels like they've added in numerous extra steps to get to the fun parts. Honestly the crafting mechanic is a terrible addition. There was a real turning point while I was chopping my 20th tree that day; my axe broke and I saw that the requirements to make another axe meant I had to use the very wood I was collecting to make fun things. ItI love half of this game and hate of it. It feels like they've added in numerous extra steps to get to the fun parts. Honestly the crafting mechanic is a terrible addition. There was a real turning point while I was chopping my 20th tree that day; my axe broke and I saw that the requirements to make another axe meant I had to use the very wood I was collecting to make fun things. It actually just made me feel weary, I turned it off there and then and sold the game. Pretty disappointed… Expand
  59. hillyfear
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Having to share an Island between two players was fine. I've just found out only player 1 could progress the save and get the museum built... The second player cannot progress the game. This ruins the game for me as the second player... I would have happy if both players could progress the game but clearly the second player was a second thought... Very disappointing..
  60. Sonic06
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Good game. Worth giving a 10/10. Dont understand why this game has a 5.4 audience rating.
  61. Jinwoo
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
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  62. Computernerd
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    Inconsiderate game design for families while specially being designed on a console for families. This game is nearly unplayable as a second player. I share my game with my brother who rarely plays which haunts all progression, and he can’t manage deleting his character. I am the one who owns the switch which makes this even harder, as I can’t even buy a new game or a new account for this game.
  63. aleckersey
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Reggie really outdid himself this time.
    It's fun.
    It's really fun.
    10/5 can't wait for the sequel
  64. sadhusband
    Apr 1, 2020
    2
    Bought this game for my wife's birthday to play together and I am very disappointed we can't enjoy the game as equals. I was so excited about being able to play together on one island to collaborate and work together. However, as the second person to join I cannot contribute to building new shop or choosing their location. When playing local co-op the controls for both players is reduced,Bought this game for my wife's birthday to play together and I am very disappointed we can't enjoy the game as equals. I was so excited about being able to play together on one island to collaborate and work together. However, as the second person to join I cannot contribute to building new shop or choosing their location. When playing local co-op the controls for both players is reduced, upgrades like item wheel cannot be used, opening your inventory interrupts the other player's actions, like pulling out their fishing line for no reason! The secondary player is trapped in a "little-brother mode" where they can't even pick up items or leave the view of the leader player. Shaking the controller to swap leaders is helpful but doesn't make up for how limited this mode is.

    The game is very fun but as the second player I cannot enjoy the game fully. I hope that Nintendo will either improve local co-op by giving all switch users full island access, improving co-op controls and adding true split screen, or worst case scrapping one island all together and giving all users their own save file.

    Expecting couples to pay at minimum $560 (2 Switches, 2 game copies, 2 online subscriptions), and even more for larger families, for each person to fully be able to experience Animal Crossing and play together is just absolutely unacceptable and needs to be fixed.    … Expand
  65. Skywise1987
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Such a wonderful game, I don’t play animal crossing for the multiplayer, my wife and I have our own switches and have tons of fun visiting each other’s islands and trading different things we’ve found for each other. I highly recommend this game, don’t trust the salty reviews.
  66. Josh979
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    Animal crossing wild world is probably the game I've put the most hours into of all games. I was definitely thrilled for this game, however it's really disappointing that not all players get to have the full experience. Hoping Nintendo patches this, or at the very least, doesn't do this again for the next AC game. This was a huge disappointment that ruins what had the potential to be aAnimal crossing wild world is probably the game I've put the most hours into of all games. I was definitely thrilled for this game, however it's really disappointing that not all players get to have the full experience. Hoping Nintendo patches this, or at the very least, doesn't do this again for the next AC game. This was a huge disappointment that ruins what had the potential to be a great family game.… Expand
  67. Emperor_Mercy
    Apr 1, 2020
    3
    I'm going to be completely honest, the game actually looks great. The graphics and gameplay are stunning from what i can tell.

    However we all know that the one big thing that made me not even play the game at all, is in fact the one island per console limit. What this means is that if you have a family household Nintendo Switch, You ALL have to share 1 island, and if you want another,    I'm going to be completely honest, the game actually looks great. The graphics and gameplay are stunning from what i can tell.

    However we all know that the one big thing that made me not even play the game at all, is in fact the one island per console limit. What this means is that if you have a family household Nintendo Switch, You ALL have to share 1 island, and if you want another, you have to pay another 350$ bucks. So essentially what happens is if you have switch being shared with multiple people, new islands are behind a 350$ paywall. This is clearly Nintendo's way of stealing money out of pure greed. Please do not fall for this trap, and save your dignity.

    Now although the problem is still there, it could still be semi-fixed with a co-op run island. However this is not the case. The account who created the island practically dictates all the major decisions. Everyone else is a "resident" or more properly called the working class who literally does nothing other than doing what the person who created island has already completed.

    And to top it all off of this crap cake is the fact that you can't back up cloud saves, which means if something happens, that's too bad!

    If you are one person who owns the console, then congrats and feel blessed. If you're a family then do not buy this game, as it's a scam.    … Expand
  68. Pkthndr777
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Game is decent but you can only have one island per console which limits others that wanna play on another account.
  69. Graybie
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    Wonderful game, except that same-console multiplayer is really broken. I wanted to build an island together with my wife, but only the first player can meaningfully contribute to and progress through the island development. The second player doesn't get the storyline recipes, quests, or really anything to do on their own regarding the growth of the island. Very disappointing.
  70. Common_Man
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    Nintendo: Hey! Listen.!

    Yes, like Navi... the fairy.

    Your one Switch rule is more much annoying than Navi. The multiplayer restrictions are -- nearly -- equally annoying. Exploiting your passionate fan base erodes the brand. It makes me sad. You aren't supposed to be like the other guys!
  71. AdamNizz
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    I bought the switch when it came out and haven’t had a worse experience with it. Zelda was amazing, Smash was awesome, but Animal Crossing has been completely ruined. My wife used to love the original for game cube so I bought it, she made her own account on the switch and started playing. I decided to give it a try and only after playing for a few hours each did we realize that you don’tI bought the switch when it came out and haven’t had a worse experience with it. Zelda was amazing, Smash was awesome, but Animal Crossing has been completely ruined. My wife used to love the original for game cube so I bought it, she made her own account on the switch and started playing. I decided to give it a try and only after playing for a few hours each did we realize that you don’t each get your own separate save file. It completely ruins the game because we can’t both play and do what we want.… Expand
  72. Tuhotulva
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    The game only allows one island per console, not account, and thus I have to play as a glorified npc on my partner's island. Not cool Nintendo.
  73. LeGame
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Absolute turd game design. Why does only the first player get the full game experience? I don't mind 1 island per console, every Animal Crossing has done that. It makes the game more interesting to indirectly interact with the other people in your household playing the game. What's inexcusable is that only the first player can advance the game forward.
  74. Bevan_
    Apr 1, 2020
    2
    My brother was first to play on our Switch. While he's far ahead of everyone else (meaning no story blocks for me or my sister) I'm still a little mad that I'm limited to playing on a single island and not my own, on my profile. Other caveats with the multiplayer make it impossible for me to enjoy the game (shown by the fact that when I play I can't even play for more than 10 minutes a dayMy brother was first to play on our Switch. While he's far ahead of everyone else (meaning no story blocks for me or my sister) I'm still a little mad that I'm limited to playing on a single island and not my own, on my profile. Other caveats with the multiplayer make it impossible for me to enjoy the game (shown by the fact that when I play I can't even play for more than 10 minutes a day without getting bored) such as the limited daily resources for all players.… Expand
  75. JosephIGN
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Give us multiple islands per switch I want to play the game too second player just feels like a meaningless grind. Very unhappy with this game.
  76. Addrad
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Fabulous game, but the blatant attempt to get people to buy more consoles with the one island per system is disturbing, especially when the switch is all about how "shareable" and "multiplayer" it is. When you take time to think about reasons why it could ONLY be this way (1 island per), there's none besides to boost sales. There's no way they don't have the capability to make it moreFabulous game, but the blatant attempt to get people to buy more consoles with the one island per system is disturbing, especially when the switch is all about how "shareable" and "multiplayer" it is. When you take time to think about reasons why it could ONLY be this way (1 island per), there's none besides to boost sales. There's no way they don't have the capability to make it more than one island. I'm just glad i haven't heard an excuse like "It's to encourage family bonding" or something. They purposefully downgraded this game.… Expand
  77. Fulfordpr
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Would be 10. If I was the only one in my home that wanted to play it would be. But the single save file blows major ass.
  78. Jakson44
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    This game is too fun. (Think I might be addicted.) With everything going on right now this game provides a great escape. If you want to get into the animal crossing series play this one. You will not be disappointed.
  79. Swells0701
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    The game doesn’t deserve a zero, however, there is a MAJOR flaw with the way multiplayer is handled. I don’t speak for everyone but Nintendo must see that the majority of us have the same complaint. Why must we resort to purchasing a separate Nintendo switch or switch lite just to have an individual untainted island to experience on our own.Yes, the game is based around playing withThe game doesn’t deserve a zero, however, there is a MAJOR flaw with the way multiplayer is handled. I don’t speak for everyone but Nintendo must see that the majority of us have the same complaint. Why must we resort to purchasing a separate Nintendo switch or switch lite just to have an individual untainted island to experience on our own.Yes, the game is based around playing with friends but it can cause more harm than good when no one gets to do what they want on the game, everyone keeps getting popped to the leader while they are running their own errands, and all of the resources are hogged by the early bird. This is completely absurd and needs to be fixed. I can’t imagine that it is too hard to allow individual save files of this game.... come on Nintendo.… Expand
  80. Germangg
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Watched my sister play this all week while working from home only to find out I can’t enjoy the game anywhere near as much as she is. Main reasons being that I can’t have my own island, make any major infrastructure decisions, or even get the same special missions just because we both use the same switch. This was a terrible idea masked as being a “feature”.
  81. retro_and_chill
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    This is my first Animal Crossing game. Generally, I don't like these types of games, but I don't understand what exactly it is about this game, but I can't stop playing.
  82. cousinous
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    There are 4 of us.Second citizens how very strict limitation in terms of gameplay (can't donate bug, don't participate in island big decisions...).
    I can't even create my own island... This limitation is not disclosed beforehand, and that is the worst part. I play several hours before realizing it, now I have only the following choices:
    - Stay second class citizen - wait for a patch -    There are 4 of us.Second citizens how very strict limitation in terms of gameplay (can't donate bug, don't participate in island big decisions...).
    I can't even create my own island... This limitation is not disclosed beforehand, and that is the worst part. I play several hours before realizing it, now I have only the following choices:
    - Stay second class citizen
    - wait for a patch
    - bug another swith + game...
    All suck...
    I don't recommend this game for a household. Or make sure to select the right person as main citizen.    … Expand
  83. joacoandresen
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best game I've played on my Switch after Breath of the Wild, it's THAT GOOD.

    However this game is not for everyone, if you like fast paced games don't even bother. This game wasn't made for a marathon. It's a simulation game, it's kind of a mix between the best of Minecraft and the best of The Sims. Yes, there is the problem of only one island per    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best game I've played on my Switch after Breath of the Wild, it's THAT GOOD.

    However this game is not for everyone, if you like fast paced games don't even bother. This game wasn't made for a marathon. It's a simulation game, it's kind of a mix between the best of Minecraft and the best of The Sims.

    Yes, there is the problem of only one island per console, but honestly, I would buy one switch for every user just to play.    … Expand
  84. juicyadam
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    I was so excited for this but limiting the game to one island per switch has ruined this experience for me.
  85. Melina3
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    I can´t believe we need two switch for a full game experience. I find okay the one island per console, but at least give both players the same opportunities, I can only hope this to change so i can finally play this game at 100% .
  86. SMKing99
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    If you are the first person to boot up the game you basically are the only person that will have fun playing the game.

    If you are the second person you realize that what you get to do is extremely limited compared to the first person. Every profile should get their own island. If you are the second person to play you lose opportunities. Like building structures. Having a say in the towns    If you are the first person to boot up the game you basically are the only person that will have fun playing the game.

    If you are the second person you realize that what you get to do is extremely limited compared to the first person. Every profile should get their own island. If you are the second person to play you lose opportunities. Like building structures. Having a say in the towns name. And it's harder for you to get resources to build things. If it wasn't for these problems this game would be a easy 10/10

    I doubt that they will fix this problem because nintendo never does. So if you have a family that all want to play this game is a pass.    … Expand
  87. Comradesteakyy
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    I see that most of the bad reviews are of the multiplayer aspect of the game and I can understand where they are coming from.

    However, this game has been fun as hell for me and Im going to rate on my own personal experience.

    The game is a fun time and ultimately relaxing. It came out at the perfect time.
  88. Mojoz
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    The game is amazing. Ignore the whiney little babies crying about islands and rating it "0". Sure, it would be nice to be able to have multiple islands, but this doesn't make an amazing game "0/10". They are idiots. The game is great.
  89. Danman23
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    It was an enjoyable game for about 3 minutes until I realized that you have no option to make your own island, instead you have to settle for being just another villager on the island of whoever booted up the game first.

    If you aren’t the “island representative”, you have absolutely no control over your own experience. You can’t even name the island you’re on or unlock items at your own    It was an enjoyable game for about 3 minutes until I realized that you have no option to make your own island, instead you have to settle for being just another villager on the island of whoever booted up the game first.

    If you aren’t the “island representative”, you have absolutely no control over your own experience. You can’t even name the island you’re on or unlock items at your own pace. You aren't playing the game, you’re letting someone else’s experience dictate what you are able to do.

    You can’t even buy another copy of the game if you want your own island. No, that’d be too easy. Instead, Nintendo decided that each console is only allowed to have ONE island each. Want your own island? Be ready to pay $360 for another switch and a separate game cartridge. Absolutely ridiculous and nothing but a blatant cash grab.    … Expand
  90. Shigaion
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    I wasn't even planning on getting this game, but they have improved the series so much with this iteration that I picked it up anyways. Now I spend at least a few hours a day on my island. One of the biggest improvements I've found is that it seems that item randomization in the shops and from balloon gifts seems to be more tailored to your purchases that you have already made in the game,I wasn't even planning on getting this game, but they have improved the series so much with this iteration that I picked it up anyways. Now I spend at least a few hours a day on my island. One of the biggest improvements I've found is that it seems that item randomization in the shops and from balloon gifts seems to be more tailored to your purchases that you have already made in the game, so you are more likely to get items that match the aesthetic or set that you are trying to pull together for your house. Maybe I have just gotten lucky, but when I got the game I noticed a lot of other people had really tightly designed spaces that looked great already despite how new the game is. In previous titles I had little incentive to upgrade my house for a while because of how hard it was to get the furniture and items I wanted in the store. Now I am already grinding bells to get more space. The crafting and customization mechanics are also a great improvement, and while tools that break can be a pain, it's a lot less painful to have to drop a flimsy tool to make room for resources than the normal tools in other games. I can't wait to see what else ACNH has in store, and what will come with new content!… Expand
  91. sophie899
    Apr 1, 2020
    5
    Great gameplay. Looks beautiful, and I love the calming nature of the game. However there are a few things that really bother me playing. One part are the birdcages, and this is because I know kids play this game. They are so small the birds can’t move, and while they aren’t real I know this isn’t uncommon in real life. I don’t like to be nit-picky but I would like if they could make anGreat gameplay. Looks beautiful, and I love the calming nature of the game. However there are a few things that really bother me playing. One part are the birdcages, and this is because I know kids play this game. They are so small the birds can’t move, and while they aren’t real I know this isn’t uncommon in real life. I don’t like to be nit-picky but I would like if they could make an updated size, so people don’t normalize that sort of treatment. I think the same should apply to goldfish and betta fish, very common pets among young children, which is the target audience of the game. These fish are more often than not kept in the same conditions portrayed , and I believe while it is a game, they should still make an example for kids.… Expand
  92. MaybeJe
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    One island for the console !!! Only one, it's just some kind of nightmare, I paid 60 € and they put some other restrictions on me, as if I downloaded the demo. Shame on Nintendo, I hope this decision will be reviewed as soon as possible.
  93. daddyro
    Apr 1, 2020
    2
    I am saddened by this game. I was incredibly excited to play, and seeing that there would be couch co-op I was even more excited since I could share the experience with my Fiance! BUT, I was disappointed. There is a one island per console rule and player one has all the control. All materials are shared between players so if you chop up all the wood, hit all the rocks, and dig up anythingI am saddened by this game. I was incredibly excited to play, and seeing that there would be couch co-op I was even more excited since I could share the experience with my Fiance! BUT, I was disappointed. There is a one island per console rule and player one has all the control. All materials are shared between players so if you chop up all the wood, hit all the rocks, and dig up anything from the ground... there will be nothing left for player two. Your best bet is to try and save up miles and visit a mystery island... which is annoying as hell. Player two can't help build homes and you can't trade bugs/fish between players either. This all has been very frustrating since my Fiance hasn't had much fun playing alongside me. The game itself has some odd mechanics too. Fishing and digging are hard as hell. There is no indicator that you are facing the right direction so most of the time you end up missing your target. Crafting items is a **** and a half. If you want to craft multiple items, you have to click to craft, watch the animation, then click back in to craft again. Repeat until you build as many items as you want. Super time consuming and annoying. All tools will break eventually, and I wish there was a durability indicator so you are aware when it will break. I do enjoy this game while playing alone, but it's a real bummer that we can't have our own separate islands and have equal participation. If that gets fixed and the other minor things change, I'll be happy with the game, but for now, I am disappointed.… Expand
  94. Aftalion
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    The entire point of the game is to create a community on one shared island.... And you can NEVER do that because only the first player created in the game can actually be a part of it. Even if you play 1 player at a time. I can't help my girlfriend, because only her can make the story go on. It's just like I'm living here as a weird hermit who doesn't want to be a part of the community.The entire point of the game is to create a community on one shared island.... And you can NEVER do that because only the first player created in the game can actually be a part of it. Even if you play 1 player at a time. I can't help my girlfriend, because only her can make the story go on. It's just like I'm living here as a weird hermit who doesn't want to be a part of the community. Huge disappointment!
    I recommend you don't buy this game unless you want to play it solo and not with your family on the same Switch.
    This being said, the game suffers many other inconviniences even when you play solo :
    Lack of mass craft or mass buy (you have to craft things one by one. Hello clams. I hate you!), for example...    … Expand
  95. super_spongeman
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Bought to play with my girlfriend, never gotta happen i guess - one island per console.
  96. Liilaah
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    My boyfriend and I went halfsies on the game only to realise that one of us wouldn't even really get to play it properly. Pretty lousy of Nintendo - can't imagine 7 people happily being side characters in someone else's game as their only experience. I deleted my saves and let him have it since he's more excited to play, what a waste of my money.
  97. KiritoGuy
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    This game is truly fantastic. The only reason I can't feel okay with giving it a 10/10 is because of a lack of a mass craft feature. Turning 30 clams into fish bait 1 by one can be very tedious, so if they made an update that allowed you to craft multiple at one time, it would be a perfect game and easily a contender for goty.
  98. Nickthestick1
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Got this game for my whole family in hope that everyone could have the same enjoyment i had with Animal Crossing when i was younger. I am required to share an island with my 8 year old sister who takes all of the resources and messes with my house on the daily. This game does not deserve better rating than this due to the lack of concern for players using the same switch. Limiting 1 islandGot this game for my whole family in hope that everyone could have the same enjoyment i had with Animal Crossing when i was younger. I am required to share an island with my 8 year old sister who takes all of the resources and messes with my house on the daily. This game does not deserve better rating than this due to the lack of concern for players using the same switch. Limiting 1 island per switch might be the worst desighn idea that i have ever seen from Nintendo.… Expand
  99. Glossyhin
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    While being a first time I played this series while enjoying it I can say that this was a good game to start with, but the 1 island a switch thing throws many people off so I’m not giving it a10/10 but this is still a good game.
  100. Amill7
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! IT IS A SCAM!

    It is a total scam. Only 1 player in your house gets to actually play the game. Seriously. Even if you have multiple cartrages, only the first player to start an island gets their own island. Evergone else who joins later becomes a guest on that players island. Only that player gets to place buildings and progress the game. The only way for everyone    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! IT IS A SCAM!

    It is a total scam. Only 1 player in your house gets to actually play the game. Seriously. Even if you have multiple cartrages, only the first player to start an island gets their own island. Evergone else who joins later becomes a guest on that players island. Only that player gets to place buildings and progress the game.

    The only way for everyone in your house to enjoy the full game is to caugh up an extra $300 per person for individual consoles. There needs to be a mass boycott of this game and its design studio until they fix this outrageous travesty.    … 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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