Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Albert0
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Oh Nintendo. You really screwed this one up.

    One island per switch is a dreadful decision. What about a typical family with a couple of kids who can only afford one console and share? Absolutely wrecked this game for a lot of people, unless of course you're player 1, then I am sure you'll have a great time.
  2. p1tlord
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Great game.
    Cute npcs and graphics.
    Who cares about sharing Switch since I am rich enough to buy a new one for my family. LOL
  3. brazilianloser
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Nitendo showing all its greed on this one. I am the main account on our Switch with a paid membership and all. Bought this game for the wife and she doesn't have access to a few features of the game because she is not the main user on the console. She has to basically sign up for another paid account making two paid accounts on the same console... you kidding me right? And I can't play andNitendo showing all its greed on this one. I am the main account on our Switch with a paid membership and all. Bought this game for the wife and she doesn't have access to a few features of the game because she is not the main user on the console. She has to basically sign up for another paid account making two paid accounts on the same console... you kidding me right? And I can't play and have a totally different island either. It would just be her stuff that she has already done. Pretty trash move by Nitendo.… Expand
  4. Dashax
    Apr 1, 2020
    3
    This game is absolutely amazing with one big huge mistake. I understand the second, third and etc. player maybe shouldn't have a say in the Islands big decisions. I understand where they're coming from considering it could maybe cause progress to go too fast or cause chaos on an island with up to 8 people. But PLEASE, TELL ME WHY THERE ISN'T AN OPTION TO SWITCH PLAYER 1. Many of us madeThis game is absolutely amazing with one big huge mistake. I understand the second, third and etc. player maybe shouldn't have a say in the Islands big decisions. I understand where they're coming from considering it could maybe cause progress to go too fast or cause chaos on an island with up to 8 people. But PLEASE, TELL ME WHY THERE ISN'T AN OPTION TO SWITCH PLAYER 1. Many of us made player 1 whitin our family without the commitment of knowing they will have a say in EVERYTHING to come. There should be an option to change that later on without having to delete the island. I'm extremely disappointed that such a well thought-out game didn't think this through.… Expand
  5. Norxas23
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Ce jeu est une honte ! Plus ça va moins il y a de fonctionnalité ! Nintendo dois se réveillé sinon cette série vas mourir et ça sera bien fais !
  6. stonewoodzri
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    One island per console is rediculous. It is incredibly unfair for families with more than one kid. Nobody cares if people cheat in Animal Crossing just say you want the money. This is such a discusting move. Even Tom Nook is better than nintendo. Better fix it soon we're not taking any of this ****
  7. SubhanAhmed
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    I haven’t even bought the game and I was about to but I heard there is one island per CONSOLE. Cmon Nintendo????!!!! There are many families that can not afford multiple switches for their kids. There are couples who share switches and now you are taking away the ability to have multiple islands on a single console. I get it if you don’t want to have multiple islands on ONE ACCOUNT butI haven’t even bought the game and I was about to but I heard there is one island per CONSOLE. Cmon Nintendo????!!!! There are many families that can not afford multiple switches for their kids. There are couples who share switches and now you are taking away the ability to have multiple islands on a single console. I get it if you don’t want to have multiple islands on ONE ACCOUNT but having one island per account just makes more sense. Don’t be greedy guys... you are the company that brings kids together and you are taking away that experience. Do you know how many parents will have to disappoint their kids that they all cannot play the game? People aren’t rich....... please change this. I just want to understand why Nintendo would want to do this. Is there cheating involved in multiple accounts on a switch? If there is then so what??? People skip days to get bells in the game! To some people that is cheating but you won’t take that away!!! ( I don’t think it really is cheating) Let multiple people play the game on one system. It just makes sense.....please change this quick so more people can buy the game. It was never marketed like this!!!!… Expand
  8. 1mooey
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game and fun to play. Although you can’t have more than one island it doesn’t bother me. I play with one other person and it’s still fun.
  9. Abismovilchez
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    LAMENTABLE que el segundo jugador esté tan limitado y no pueda ni aprender a fabricar el hacha... es una verguenza que un juego para disfrutar con tus hermanos, familia, amigos etc solo lo pueda jugar en condiciones 1 persona y para colmo no es precisamente barato. Le doy un 0
  10. ArmorForSleep
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A useless game that doesn’t work if you want to h e fun with your partner or family member. One island per console limits play to such a degree that it is no longer playable. Co-op is a joke and the limits they place on players they might as well just get rid of the option and just call it a single player game.… Expand
  11. Kaiser1871
    Apr 1, 2020
    3
    I honestly fell left behind when playing this game. It feels like I am an NPC in this game. So here is the jist, I bought the game the day after it came out, I more or less bought it on impulse. I let the game download, and my brother got his mitts on it and began the game. I just got on, and learned that I have to share the island with him. Now this alone, I can get past, what bugs me isI honestly fell left behind when playing this game. It feels like I am an NPC in this game. So here is the jist, I bought the game the day after it came out, I more or less bought it on impulse. I let the game download, and my brother got his mitts on it and began the game. I just got on, and learned that I have to share the island with him. Now this alone, I can get past, what bugs me is that IM LIMITED ON WHAT I CAN DO. What I can do is 100% reliant on my brother's work, it is VERY poor game design. It is GREEDY to make your customers buy ANOTHER SWITCH. You can't even cloud save... This game is fun though. Like I normally don't play games like this, but from my limited amount of things I can do, I enjoyed it. Usually I love Nintendo and their products, but this is the first time I have felt cheated by them. I'm sure this game deserves a higher score, alas, I haven't played Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I've played Animal Crossing: New Horizons - The Demo.… Expand
  12. Carny
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    Its Animal crossing but the multiplayer isn't good. Other than that it's great.
  13. Nywildlife22
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Only the first player created in the game can actually contribute to the development of the island and do the important stuff. The other players on the island can’t contribute and can only really gather resources. I hope Nintendo fixes this.
  14. danipilot
    Apr 1, 2020
    4
    I bought the game and I share my Switch with my brother. I let him start the game and when I was about to play I realized I could only play on his island and do basically nothing. I bought the game AND the console and I can't actually play the game.

    So, only solution is to kindly ask my brother to delete all his save for me to really be able to play the game, he's been playing for    I bought the game and I share my Switch with my brother. I let him start the game and when I was about to play I realized I could only play on his island and do basically nothing. I bought the game AND the console and I can't actually play the game.

    So, only solution is to kindly ask my brother to delete all his save for me to really be able to play the game, he's been playing for several days so I understand it can also be frustrating for him.

    Not having in consideration this HUGE issue, the game seems quite nice and enjoyable, but I find it really too important to just let it pass. That's why I give this low rate. I really expect Nintendo to fix this issue and let different account on the same console to run their own island, if they do so, I will consider remaking this review according to the actual quality of the game itself.    … Expand
  15. tiuku
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Very sad to find out the second player is like a slave for the first player. I have to stop playing until this gets fixed.
  16. spyOx
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    One island per console is just too greedy even for NintEAndo! Until this gets fixed I can't rate it any higher.
  17. mattogodoy
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    One island per console?
    That is plain stupid. It is a move my nintendo for you to buy more consoles. The saddest thing of all is that it is working...
  18. nafechinde
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    i didnt like it, so having abdominal cramps as so much money wasted.
    so im warning others to not get simped
  19. 000anon2759
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    one island per console. greedy and unfair, an anti-consumer practice and is disappointing to say the least
  20. 24ths
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    It’s sh*t that you can’t have your own island if you share a switch. .
  21. Ikanlee
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    A relaxing game with a lot of stuff to do. Would never getting bored of this game.
  22. NightKnight777
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Pretty good game with a ton of options and things to do in single-player, but getting an error code 2618-0513 every time trying to visit my friend's island is REALLY frustrating. If the patch addressing this issue released - I'm more than happy to change the score.
  23. Dialogkiller
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has way too much useless dialog. Seriously it is extremely annoying.
    1. When building the museum the stupid owl runs through 500 words just so you can donate one at a time before opening. 2. When upgrading or moving houses it literally calls inthe box for a useless conversation about moving.
    3.any interaction with new box is a time sink.
    4. The game doesn't give you an option to have fasted dialog. 5. You need to go through the dumbest receptive dialog when accessing stores or the nook system.
    This game is honestly not as seamless as it should be.
    When placing down trees or buildings you get no indication whether or not it's going to fit. And if it does and its not aligned as you want it you have to re do the dialog to place again. Why is there no outline indication. I really enjoyed the start but as the game progresses and there's more stuff to do. 2 hour useless npc talking and A button smashing is getting annoying. Going to fly in the airport? Yeah wait 1122 years for the stupid dodo to shutup.

    Wanna craft multiple items? You wish there was a craft X amount. No you need to re do the craft dialog Not seamless. And a game like this needs to be or all you get is frustration. Seriously in a game based around design why can't you get align grids when placing trees or plans. Instead of wasting 50k to relocate to fit. And before evem getting to pay the fee to relocate you need to go thru the same dialog over n over. The developers literally assumed the player base to be 11 year olds mostly.    … Expand
  24. coreygeier
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Giving a zero star review because I've never played this game. I own a Switch console with my roommates. I was thinking about buying New Horizons, but my roommate bought it first and started a file. I sat down to start my own file and then we realized the game's terrible multiplayer situation. She didn't exactly want me to play on her file, and I didn't want to have to intrude on her game.Giving a zero star review because I've never played this game. I own a Switch console with my roommates. I was thinking about buying New Horizons, but my roommate bought it first and started a file. I sat down to start my own file and then we realized the game's terrible multiplayer situation. She didn't exactly want me to play on her file, and I didn't want to have to intrude on her game. Furthermore, I want to have the whole experience of the game as someone who has never played an Animal Crossing game before. There is nothing I can do to have my own file except to buy an entire new console and game. Somehow, I don't think Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be worth a $360 price tag.
    It's completely ridiculous that Breath of the Wild, a massive open world game that takes up 14G of storage and is one of the most popular releases for the system (as well as every other game) was able to find a way to allow for multiple save files for different users but Animal Crossing couldn't? We talked to Nintendo's support about the problem and they mentioned that the single file system was to maintain the game's "artistic integrity." Well, Nintendo, thanks to all that integrity, I can't play this game. I hope they release an update to fix the save file issue because I really would like to experience this game.    … Expand
  25. lalalandin
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Why is there a limit to only one island per switch? This is ridiculous. Having to pay an exorbitant amount of money for another switch AND game is beyond being rude to your customers. Not to mention the fact that it’s impossible to get your hands on a new switch because they’re sold out everywhere. PLEASE consider changing this. Nobody wants to play a game where all you do is collectWhy is there a limit to only one island per switch? This is ridiculous. Having to pay an exorbitant amount of money for another switch AND game is beyond being rude to your customers. Not to mention the fact that it’s impossible to get your hands on a new switch because they’re sold out everywhere. PLEASE consider changing this. Nobody wants to play a game where all you do is collect resources without being a part of the dialogue or events. Your rating on here is tanking because of this ONE ISSUE. Please fix this for your customers or else we won’t be customers anymore.… Expand
  26. ridley369
    Apr 1, 2020
    4
    As a diehard fan of the series, who's sunk hundreds and hundreds of hours into them all, and who STILL plays the GameCube version almost daily since 2002, I'm really disappointed with this one.

    I'm going to give objective reasons, followed by my subjective opinions afterward. So let's just get right into it... 1) One town per Switch? Why? GameCube let you have a town per memory card,    As a diehard fan of the series, who's sunk hundreds and hundreds of hours into them all, and who STILL plays the GameCube version almost daily since 2002, I'm really disappointed with this one.

    I'm going to give objective reasons, followed by my subjective opinions afterward. So let's just get right into it...

    1) One town per Switch? Why? GameCube let you have a town per memory card, and that was almost 20 years ago. Also, why is whoever founds the town, the one who can make the progress in the game?

    2) Dialogue. It's common agreement in the fanbase that, every AC game after the original has gotten worse with villager dialogue, with New Horizons, it's really hit rock bottom. One liners seem to be the most common response when talking to villagers; Yesterday, one of mine said "Today was fun!" four times in a row. Are you actually serious, Nintendo?

    3) Furniture. Where in the world are the themed furniture sets? The different series? The Animal Crossing games' lifeblood is its unique and themed furniture. Yes, I'm aware there are a few out there - Rattan, Imperial, Cute - I may be missing one or two others, but I don't think so, at least not that I'm aware of so far. And seasonal/holiday sets don't count, because they're exclusive to those holidays and events. I'm talking about run-of-the-mill sets you could always hope to find at Nook's, or receive from villagers, and so on. Where's the Modern series? Classic? Cabana? Lovely? Exotic? Why am I seeing, for the most part, the same, or identical pieces of furniture rotated in my (upgraded) Nook's Cranny? It's all the same generic, non-themed pieces with slight color variations - and this also applies to flooring and wallpaper, which seemed to be as generic as they possibly could be. Are sets being added in later? If so, why? Why couldn't they be included as part of the base game?

    4) House expansion. There's so much extensive customization in mostly all other aspects of New Horizons, yet we have to upgrade our house in a rigid, set-in-stone order. Why? I just wanted to have the expanded central room, with the 2nd floor and maybe basement later on. Such was my surprise when I found out that I HAVE to add a back room, then I have to pay it off and then I HAVE to add the left room, then add the right room, THEN I could have the second floor. Why, Nintendo? In New Leaf, we were given the option as to how we wanted to expand, and the second story was the first upgrade after expanding your main room. I don't want side rooms, why can't I upgrade my house how I want like in the other games? I NEED to know why you've deliberately removed this.

    **Subjective gripes

    1) Very few patterns/shirts from the other games, which have always been staples. We're still early into the year and gameplay, so I'm sure they change with the seasons, but so far I've only seen the Misty Shirt and Frog Shirt, as far as staple clothing.

    2) Totakeke songs shouldn't be buyable from the terminal in the town hall, because it negates any real reason to listen to K.K. play songs and get the airchecks from him, since you can just buy 7 different songs in a week. More, if you're a time traveler.

    3) Where are the gyroids? Another staple of the Animal Crossing series, completely absent, save for Lloid, and he's not furniture so he doesn't count.

    4) Art exhibit in the museum - why is it not in the game? Art has been a collectible item in every AC game, yet not only can we not donate them to the museum (the exhibit doesn't exist), but we art pieces aren't even in the game. Not even paintings. Why? I'm sure they're going to be in some DLC down the road, but why weren't they included in the base game?

    I'm gonna leave it at this, despite probably being able to think of a few more subjective points. In conclusion, this game is fun, it's very customizable for the most part, and there's lots of interesting things to do, but as an Animal Crossing game, it doesn't hold up. There was more to do, collect, buy, etc. 20 years ago in the first game, than in New Horizons.
    Nintendo (and I'm not afraid to say this) half-assed this game. It feels rushed and very incomplete, despite the fact that New Leaf came out 7 years ago, wherein they had all that time to really make the most amazing Animal Crossing experience ever. They dropped the ball, and as a passionate lover of this series, I'm extremely disappointed, and it makes me really sad to have to say that, not even two weeks after it came out.    … Expand
  27. Hocking
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    A lot of the negative reviews are about the shared island and not the actual gameplay which is fantastic
  28. mimmy
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Really spectacular game. Lots of detail and charm. Perfect for relaxing, the hourly music is so nice.
  29. Zimbron
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Only one island per Switch? Really? I bougth the game for me and my girlfriend and we can't play different games.
  30. Pnymlc
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    If you have a family of kids who might have some interest in playing this game and you don’t have enough Switch consoles for each of them to have their own island, you may want to reconsider your purchase to avoid family feuds. Currently sharing with 4 family members (5th one pending) and while this game is fun for a solo player with your own island, once you have new players move in, youIf you have a family of kids who might have some interest in playing this game and you don’t have enough Switch consoles for each of them to have their own island, you may want to reconsider your purchase to avoid family feuds. Currently sharing with 4 family members (5th one pending) and while this game is fun for a solo player with your own island, once you have new players move in, you have to share (Or force others to share) limited resources, creative space, argue over plots of land, villagers and landscaping decisions. You have to greatly modify your play in order to accommodate for others on your island, which may be fun in some cases (co op with your SO) but with kids/others who will ruin things or don’t care about sharing.. your game experience is significantly reduced. Only the first player gets the special missions/rewards and any additional profile that moves in to the island is left in the dark as far as instructions and introductions and additional perks. For $60 you get to fight over who gets to play first in the day to get the limited resources of the island, and for the small cost of ANOTHER console, you can have a separate island for a second player! In the past you can easily have extra game cartridges/memory files for new islands but now you have to buy a whole additional console?! With 7 players in the house, we do pretty good with sharing the Switch so we know we don’t need a second one, so why would you force your players to have a second console for another island? This is outrageous of the game developers, and I will not condone this behavior by big companies who already have a lot of money to begin with. I refuse to patronize Nintendo and Animal Crossing any further because of their apparent and disgusting greed.… Expand
  31. Jaybird
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I am new to the series, but find it very enjoyable. The more I play of it, the more I want to play. It is very addictive gameplay. Nintendo has another gem on the Switch!
  32. SoupsIncarnated
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    Horrible for poor kids. Me and my little brother share a switch (technically mine, I paid for it and all the games) He uses it when I'm at work or sleeping. I heard of animal crossing though a friend, said it was a calm way to spend quarantine. Never played before, but the hype got me excited. I didn't know what to expect, I haven't played before.I played for about in hour or two then letHorrible for poor kids. Me and my little brother share a switch (technically mine, I paid for it and all the games) He uses it when I'm at work or sleeping. I heard of animal crossing though a friend, said it was a calm way to spend quarantine. Never played before, but the hype got me excited. I didn't know what to expect, I haven't played before.I played for about in hour or two then let my bro on, only to see he couldn't play. 69+ dollars and a second person couldn't even play. I can't get another switch and a second copy, I get my stuff with a part time job, and my brother is only 11. My parents have jobs that get them though paycheck to paycheck so asking them to lay down 400+ dollars is ridiculous. Obviously Nintendo doesn't care for their poor families, if I knew this is the way the game functioned I would have saved my money.… Expand
  33. Tylerko
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    The co op is trash, even on two consoles. Why is everything so limited when I have a person on my island ?
  34. Scribblette
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    One island per console for all local profiles. Progress locked to the first local profile to start the game. No warnings of any of this. Everyone else is a second class citizen who can't play independently whatsoever. Full price disappointment. Local co op totally gimped and basic features not available to second player. Reviewers should not have missed this. Shows how little video gameOne island per console for all local profiles. Progress locked to the first local profile to start the game. No warnings of any of this. Everyone else is a second class citizen who can't play independently whatsoever. Full price disappointment. Local co op totally gimped and basic features not available to second player. Reviewers should not have missed this. Shows how little video game journalists actually do their own research nowadays.… Expand
  35. Zebracabbage
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    It really is a bad experience if you share a Nintendo switch with anybody. I didn't even know tom nook gave quests until my brother told me about all the stuff I was missing. Heavily disappointed and really hoping for just a simple update that utilizes the switch'sIt really is a bad experience if you share a Nintendo switch with anybody. I didn't even know tom nook gave quests until my brother told me about all the stuff I was missing. Heavily disappointed and really hoping for just a simple update that utilizes the switch's capability to have multiple save files, like what pokemon did from the leap between 3ds and switch.… Expand
  36. TokyoMylo
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    The whole game is just overall trash. You have to share one island and player 2 can’t do anything.
  37. Just_Critical
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    honestly don't listen to the bad reviews this game is amazing and if you can Get IT, its amazing and fixes so much About Animal Crossing
  38. itsdotcom
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Would actually give this a full 9 or 10, but this game is ruined in my house unless we buy an entire second Switch console (which is ridiculous). My partner wants to play this game, but can't make his own island, and as I've already started, has way less say over being creative on the island. If we knew about this, we could potentially have played differently, but to have no choice isWould actually give this a full 9 or 10, but this game is ruined in my house unless we buy an entire second Switch console (which is ridiculous). My partner wants to play this game, but can't make his own island, and as I've already started, has way less say over being creative on the island. If we knew about this, we could potentially have played differently, but to have no choice is absolutely ridiculous. Now one of us will miss out on the full experience.… Expand
  39. Skalper
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    This game is built on GREED, and it is taken to a whole new level. It blows my mind how they purposely designed this so only one open game can be played per switch. All users must share the same island, which is only built for one. Buying second copies wont help. Oh no, Nintendo wants you to buy a second switch, maybe even a third with additional copies for each of course. Wow. We allThis game is built on GREED, and it is taken to a whole new level. It blows my mind how they purposely designed this so only one open game can be played per switch. All users must share the same island, which is only built for one. Buying second copies wont help. Oh no, Nintendo wants you to buy a second switch, maybe even a third with additional copies for each of course. Wow. We all bought your damn game what more do you want? Save your money and pass on this one for the principal alone. They didnt even share this flaw until it was too late.… Expand
  40. NewGamer136
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    My son and daughter have always lovedAnimal Crossing. They were thrilled that New Horizons was coming out and that we could all play together. The game is great for 1 player. The graphics and play ability is awesome. It stinks for multi player. As the second or third player you can’t really do anything but walk behind player one. You have no value and don’t add to the gameplay. I wouldMy son and daughter have always lovedAnimal Crossing. They were thrilled that New Horizons was coming out and that we could all play together. The game is great for 1 player. The graphics and play ability is awesome. It stinks for multi player. As the second or third player you can’t really do anything but walk behind player one. You have no value and don’t add to the gameplay. I would love to see a split screen option or where each player can have the same gameplay as the creator of the island.… Expand
  41. madikc
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Some seriously questionable mechanics. Like for example, in order to play online so your friends can visit your island, you have to enter the airport, sit through the same dialog text, tell the NPC at the counter to open your island for visitors, wait while the game saves and shows a 'Connecting to internet' screen for 10 secs. Then the island will be open for visitors.

    The problem    Some seriously questionable mechanics. Like for example, in order to play online so your friends can visit your island, you have to enter the airport, sit through the same dialog text, tell the NPC at the counter to open your island for visitors, wait while the game saves and shows a 'Connecting to internet' screen for 10 secs. Then the island will be open for visitors.

    The problem is, if you want to do practically anything in the game (send a letter, turn in the daily ghost quest, etc), you have to go back to that NPC, turn off online play (sitting through the same text and screens), just to do that action. Then you have to travel back once you've done your thing, and re-enable the island. It's just annoying, tedious, frustrating, and seemingly unnecessary - considering you're always online - case in point, friends can text you on your in-game phone... they just cannot visit you. Super dumb.

    Now lets say you want to have multiple people in the house play the game, and each person wants their own playthrough - cannot happen. The game will literally only let you have one playthrough per Switch, and everyone has to share the same island. That means a family member can clean the whole island out (smash all the rocks, dig up all the fossils, etc), and when you decide to play later, the island is picked clean. Not to mention someone can advance the story, and you miss it. Seriously not cool. We have 3 people in our family that play the Switch, and only 1 can play Animal Crossing.

    There are also gameplay mechanics that were badly implemented. For example, if you want to sell items (which is the only real way to make money), you have two choices: walk up to the store mailbox and sell the items -or- enter the store, wait for the load screen, talk to the store keeper and go through his dialogue, sell your items, leave the store, watch the loading screen again. The problem is you get 100% of the sell price of your items if you talk to the storekeep, but only like 60% of the price if you use the box on the outside of the store. They explain the outside box as a way to sell items whenever the store is closed (they are open 9am to 10pm daily), but at the penalty of changing you a heavy fee. I get why the outside-hours-box charges a fee (even if I think it's a stupid mechanic), but why are they charging me the fee when the store is still open? Why must I sit through two loading screens and a dialogue tree just to vend my items at full price?

    It's mechanics like this that really suck the fun out of the game, and turn it into a downright chore. The novelty of the cute load screens, or crafting animations, or lengthy repetitive dialogue really gets in the way of fun. Also it loses 4 points outright for the dumb single island mechanic. Bad job, Nintendo.    … Expand
  42. Cucu123
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    As others have said, unplayable and absolutely terrible multiplayer. We have 3 young kids, and the level of frustration is enormous. Until this is fixed, if you are buying for a family with multiple kids, you must avoid at all costs.
  43. SilvioVaso
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    No Nintendo Just no. Nintendo you have to realize that families don't have multiple switches the switch is a family console and you decided to make it 1 island per switch. nobody is gonna buy a new switch just to have another island. The game was meant to be an island for you and only you you shouldn't expect people to receive this well. I have a sibling and we were ecstatic when we gotNo Nintendo Just no. Nintendo you have to realize that families don't have multiple switches the switch is a family console and you decided to make it 1 island per switch. nobody is gonna buy a new switch just to have another island. The game was meant to be an island for you and only you you shouldn't expect people to receive this well. I have a sibling and we were ecstatic when we got this game. We got this game for primarily my sister but I was also ready to make my own island until i realized that me and my sister would have to share a island Now at first i was okay with this but then it set in that If i was the leader my sister couldn't pick up a branch. Nintendo please fix this. You will be praised if you will… Expand
  44. Pandaman888
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    I have never played an Animal Crossing game before, but I was really looking forward to this one given the hype and the fact that my partner is a huge fan of the series. However, after purchasing the game for AU$80 I realise I can't actually play this game properly as a non-primary account.

    I'm honestly baffled at this decision by the developers. I mean I'm happy to buy a new copy of    I have never played an Animal Crossing game before, but I was really looking forward to this one given the hype and the fact that my partner is a huge fan of the series. However, after purchasing the game for AU$80 I realise I can't actually play this game properly as a non-primary account.

    I'm honestly baffled at this decision by the developers. I mean I'm happy to buy a new copy of the game if it means that I can enjoy the full experience myself, but this is not even an option; I actually have to buy a whole new copy AND a new Switch as well? This move is worse than anything EA has done with its micro-transactions in my opinion. What a way to sell more Switch consoles; it's either genius or disgusting. For those who have money, it's probably the former, but I for one have lost a lot of respect for Nintendo.

    Given that I can't even experience the game for what it really is, and that my Switch console is forever barred from Animal Crossing (unless I delete my partner's save), I have to give this a 0/10.    … Expand
  45. Nuphoth
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    I love everything about this game except for the fact that it’s limited to one island per game. This becomes a pain when you’re sharing with your family. Nintendo, I have been playing your games for as long as I can remember, but unfortunately my experience with Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been completely ruined because of your one business move. Not everyone has the time and moneyI love everything about this game except for the fact that it’s limited to one island per game. This becomes a pain when you’re sharing with your family. Nintendo, I have been playing your games for as long as I can remember, but unfortunately my experience with Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been completely ruined because of your one business move. Not everyone has the time and money to buy multiple consoles for a single game. Please, Nintendo, allow users on the same switch to have different islands. I would happily change my rating to a 10 if this were the case. Your goal should be to keep the ENTIRE community happy.… Expand
  46. AvalonBunny
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    The best Animal Crossing game ever. I'll be playing for months!
    Online is bad but that's Nintendo, they're afraid of the internet...
    A lot of love and care put into the development of this game. Watch and Learn, Gamefreak.
  47. Ejespl907
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    My wife and I just bought the game. I loved Animal Crossing when I was a kid and was excited to show her how to play and compare our islands progress. We started off with her account and she got everything set up and started. When I went to create my island I was shocked that all the decisions had been made and I was off to the island my wife created. I missed out on all decisions andMy wife and I just bought the game. I loved Animal Crossing when I was a kid and was excited to show her how to play and compare our islands progress. We started off with her account and she got everything set up and started. When I went to create my island I was shocked that all the decisions had been made and I was off to the island my wife created. I missed out on all decisions and interactions that make Animal Crossing your own. I kind of feel robbed of getting to play the game like I did as a kid. Nintendo should seriously consider releasing a patch that at least allows you the option to have separate save files for separate accounts. To my knowledge all other games on the Switch treat each account as a independent save file. Please Nintendo make this right!… Expand
  48. FreaknTurtle
    Mar 31, 2020
    4
    I love backwards games design. Like not being able to have my own separate island or playing coop and being a glorified spectator.
  49. FlyingBanana
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately as much as the game is gorgeous and pretty, for me as player two it is just unplayable and does not offer anything. Neither can I progress in the game nor can I create my own separate save file as I'm sharing the Switch with someone else. A hugely absurd design choice for the game that promised so much. Shared island could be manageable but limiting progress to player 1 isUnfortunately as much as the game is gorgeous and pretty, for me as player two it is just unplayable and does not offer anything. Neither can I progress in the game nor can I create my own separate save file as I'm sharing the Switch with someone else. A hugely absurd design choice for the game that promised so much. Shared island could be manageable but limiting progress to player 1 is insane these days. Either me or the other person playing will be unsatisfied. Unfortunately all the fun is spoiled because of that and except of Player 1 there is simply no reason to play. Unfortunately I cannot get a refund due to my country's law but if I could I would definitely get it and I regret I actually bought the game and gave my money to Nintendo. And the best thing that it was never clearly said in official promoting materials about this limitation. Very bad move, will definitely think more than twice about buying any of their games in the future. I truly don't recommend this game if you're gonna play with someone else, don't make my mistake and don't buy it.… Expand
  50. KKittiy
    Mar 31, 2020
    4
    Frankly I’m disappointed in Nintendo. I am new to animal crossing I have no experience with previous games. However all that being said it’s a good game. I has good graphics but it’s lacking on a few points. First one island per switch is insane. I have two sisters, my family can not afford 3 switches so we cannot all play a 60$ game. Next, the game functions in real time in some waysFrankly I’m disappointed in Nintendo. I am new to animal crossing I have no experience with previous games. However all that being said it’s a good game. I has good graphics but it’s lacking on a few points. First one island per switch is insane. I have two sisters, my family can not afford 3 switches so we cannot all play a 60$ game. Next, the game functions in real time in some ways that’s awesome things rely on time of day. But also I am a student who cannot log on all day so I miss certain fish and bugs. With it running in real time it takes real days for jobs to be completed. For example you place the lot for a house after 5am the following morning it will be built. The only real story to the game is improving your house and island. All other aspects are a gathering aspect, as in find resources. When improving your house you don’t get to pick new roof or bigger room it’s a set order each becoming more and more expensive. I understand teaching the player responsibility but playing the game the proper way without exploits (like tarantulas) makes a 2.5 million $/bells loan unrealistic. With loans and things you pick what they are for. I’m also loosing interest because after playing for a week I’m still stuck with an island I cannot customize. I have great plans for what I want but no way to do them. I thought I was buying a game I could sit and play for hours but I don’t see how that is possible when I can’t do anything. I fish and catch bugs with hopes of paying my crazy house loans and for what? Weeks upon weeks before I can do what I desire. Maybe think twice about purchasing it is definitely not worth the hype.… Expand
  51. FireStarV
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    I have 4 kids, 3 of which play this game, with only a single Island per Switch this has become a disappointment among the children. One child has unlocked most of the items on the Island and the other ones were disappointed about that. Whoever is on first gets to collect the resources on the home island for the day. I am disappointed with how the game makers decided to do this when theI have 4 kids, 3 of which play this game, with only a single Island per Switch this has become a disappointment among the children. One child has unlocked most of the items on the Island and the other ones were disappointed about that. Whoever is on first gets to collect the resources on the home island for the day. I am disappointed with how the game makers decided to do this when the switch handles profiles so well compared to previous Nintendo products. All other games that my kids have played have also handled profiles and separation of those profiles well also. This is why I feel that this deserves a very low score. I hope they find a fix for this.… Expand
  52. K_M-A-Y_
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    I was really looking forward to playing this game with my fiance, especially since we were in self isolation, but Nintendo has gone and ruined couch coop again. As the second player, I am pretty much useless. And that's playing solo as the second account. Playing together on the same screen is a complete joke. You literally serve no purpose. The coop is just the tip of the iceberg though.I was really looking forward to playing this game with my fiance, especially since we were in self isolation, but Nintendo has gone and ruined couch coop again. As the second player, I am pretty much useless. And that's playing solo as the second account. Playing together on the same screen is a complete joke. You literally serve no purpose. The coop is just the tip of the iceberg though. Nintendo is so authoritarian now that they want to control everything you do in their games. The time it takes to do anything in this game is comparable to a mobile game like clash of clans. I'm honestly surprised that there aren't gems you can buy to speed things up. I get it's supposed to be relaxing and slow, but if I want to play the game for 8 hours in a day (because I'm stuck at home from COVID-19) and progress, I should be able to. Instead I get at most 2 hours of play time and thats with visiting other islands using nook tickets. Overall, the game is very disappointing. There aren't really any improvements over the older games, so I guess I'll just dust off my game cube because New Horizons just isn't very good.… Expand
  53. EhrenGib
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Just as other reviewers are stating, good game, however, the multiplayer aspect/island limit makes it unplayable for me. SO started the game and due to lockdown has been progressing without me, so by the time I get back into the game I don't think I'll care to play. Very disappointed.
  54. MrPots
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Can’t even play the game. This is overrated unplayable trash. Do not buy. Play stardew valley instead. Much better in everyway. There’s no real character creation, story is super boring, limited gameplay styles and dated graphics make Animal Crossing: New Horizons one of the most overrated games of all time. So many regrets playing, not to mention coop and multiplayer is a lie.
  55. NotALarry
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    This game is really awesome! Everyday is a n event! The game are working at real time, and it make just better. But I can have only one island. And multiplayer is terrible.
  56. Growlith
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    I feel this game is a little underwhelming for my taste. I love the characters and the noises, but the story is a little boring, but I like more action based games then pulling weeds and fishing, so who am I too say. It’s just my opinion! I would still get!
  57. Tilert88
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    We are 3 people in this family who wants to play this game with our own Islands, now Nintendo demands us to buy one console each to be able to do so?!?!?! I love Nintendo and have supported them for 25 years, but this was a big blow....
  58. SomeGuy420
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    This game is phenomenal. It’s amazing. The graphics are great and there’s an amazing amount of detail. I love the vibe this game gives off. Now to all the people putting 1-3 because, they were the second player and there wasn’t a second island for you to make, how **** stupid are you??? When has the EVER been an animal crossing game were there were multiple towns for different save files?This game is phenomenal. It’s amazing. The graphics are great and there’s an amazing amount of detail. I love the vibe this game gives off. Now to all the people putting 1-3 because, they were the second player and there wasn’t a second island for you to make, how **** stupid are you??? When has the EVER been an animal crossing game were there were multiple towns for different save files? Like seriously? Maybe you should do your research before **** about a good game that you had no idea what you were doing.… Expand
  59. SkittyScatt94
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! New Horizons perfectly embodies the Animal Crossing franchise!
  60. Kire_92
    Mar 31, 2020
    5
    This is the first Animal Crossing I’ve ever played. I love similar games so I thought I will give this a try. However, it’s not as funs as I had hoped.

    The game has a lot of charm and give me that relaxing and laid back feeling that I was looking for. Though it somehow feels a little lackluster. It stats out very slow and progressively gets better. But it never reaches a high enough    This is the first Animal Crossing I’ve ever played. I love similar games so I thought I will give this a try. However, it’s not as funs as I had hoped.

    The game has a lot of charm and give me that relaxing and laid back feeling that I was looking for. Though it somehow feels a little lackluster. It stats out very slow and progressively gets better. But it never reaches a high enough point that I feel drawn to it. Most things get repetitive fast and it doesn’t feel as rewarding as I would like. It’s also to simple for my taste, both when it comes to difficulty and depth.

    I still play it for a few minutes every day, though it does not provide as much enjoyment compared to other games. I don’t regret the purchase, but It’s not a game I would recommend to likeminded individuals. However, I can see how it can be enjoyable to some people.    … Expand
  61. rhoefferle
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    The one island rule is ridiculous and should be removed immediately. Game is not worth buying whatsoever if you have more than one person in the household.
  62. donkeysalright
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    Having access to only 1 island per console is completely ridiculous. I’m not trying to share this **** with my kid. Her stuff is already all over my house. Get her off my island lol.
  63. Ebly1
    Mar 31, 2020
    5
    Juego que puede llegar a ser a veces divertido pero que carece de contenido
  64. TacoLord424
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    I'm genuinely in love with the Animal Crossing games. I've played every single one and have loved all of them. New Horizons is my favorite to date. This game opens up a lot of opportunities for new players and doesn't push old players away. The island is nice and big and has lots to do. The first couple of days of playing are relatively boring but as soon as you get passed them the gameI'm genuinely in love with the Animal Crossing games. I've played every single one and have loved all of them. New Horizons is my favorite to date. This game opens up a lot of opportunities for new players and doesn't push old players away. The island is nice and big and has lots to do. The first couple of days of playing are relatively boring but as soon as you get passed them the game really opens up. I want to point out the fact that I am the only one in my entire family who plays video games so I have no experience with the only one player is the ruler, but I completely understand the frustration and I would be frustrated too. Hopefully, Nintendo fixes that in an update soon, but for that issue, I'm docking off one point. Honestly, this is a great game, I highly recommend it.… Expand
  65. Otolith
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a fun game but the multiplayer options for this game when played on the same Switch are ridiculous and warrant a 0 rating. Only the “primary” player (the first player on the island) is able to progress through the storyline and complete certain quests. I’ve been running around the island for three days now and I can’t get an axe to progress further because the primary player of the game has lost interest already and hasn’t opened the axe up in their game. So I have to either log in as them and play as them and do these things or quit. I choose to quit the game. This is a ridiculous way to design a game. I find it mind boggling that developers sat down in meetings during development, discussed this, and decided it was a great idea. Then that great idea was coded, tested, and still made it into the final cut. How does something like this get implemented? Have these developers ever played a multiplayer game? Who actually thinks like this? Who wants to play a game and be eliminated from content just because they are not the “first” player of the game? Who tested this feature and liked it? It’s just dumb game design, period.

    I have asked for a refund, not sure if it will be approved but the request has been made.    … Expand
  66. nialld3223
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    I own the Nintendo Switch in our house but bought the game for my girlfriend to play. I also want to play this game but realised very quickly that my Animal Crossing experience was stunted, as my island was a carbon copy of my girlfriend's island that she'd been working on for the past week. All the major decisions so far in the game have already been made for me and I literally do notI own the Nintendo Switch in our house but bought the game for my girlfriend to play. I also want to play this game but realised very quickly that my Animal Crossing experience was stunted, as my island was a carbon copy of my girlfriend's island that she'd been working on for the past week. All the major decisions so far in the game have already been made for me and I literally do not have the power to do any more.
    I can't help but think it would've been easier for the game devs to make it so we had our own individual islands in the first place instead of implementing this stupid shared island feature that literally no one asked for. At this point in time it's impossible for me to play this game.    … Expand
  67. CanarioPreto
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    One town per Switch.



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  68. TheAFKLegend
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    11 days after release. Still cannot play the game because all Switches are sold out everywhere. This one island per console joke has cost me $60 and my switch. Good luck.
  69. Roserra
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    I have almost no issue with this game only the fact that the crafting system could have been better, Like using your storage when you craft in the house and multi crafting but other wise i fully enjoy it. While the one island thing does not affect me i can see the issues with it i do hope Nintendo also patches it so the islands feel more sharable for a family or couple.
  70. Doodlles
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is a great game and something different from the other games from this franchise in the past. It saved the AC games from the mobile ones that they were producing and provides a great story. The game isn't perfect but is enjoyable to play. These are some things I think they might need to work on possibly adding. 1.) Villagers need more life to them like in otherAnimal Crossing New Horizons is a great game and something different from the other games from this franchise in the past. It saved the AC games from the mobile ones that they were producing and provides a great story. The game isn't perfect but is enjoyable to play. These are some things I think they might need to work on possibly adding. 1.) Villagers need more life to them like in other games, I think having quests to do from them would be a great way to have a bond with your villagers. 2.) I know this is what a lot of people are saying but, have more than 1 account for a switch; you could even make it to where it only can be another Nintendo ID to have another island. 3.) The online cut scene for a player arriving to your island is dreadful to watch, at first its cool but then after a while of having to watch it, it is tedious and annoying; especially if you constantly have people joining and leaving. A simple solution could be to have a button to skip or just not have it ( If possible). 4.) More interaction with items, this one could be a simple update to make more of the items have a better interaction with it, such as the Tea-Cups that spin. The game would become more fun and make players want the items more if they have something to do with them other than just for decoration. These are some of the changes I think Nintendo could apply to Animal Crossing New Horizons to make the game more enjoyable than it already is.… Expand
  71. werez
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    As a new Nintendo Player and Animal Crossing player. This 1 player progression fundamentally kills the experience without any forewarning to let you know. Waste of many that will be getting refunded, never again Nintendo.
  72. carpetao
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    I bought this game, looking forward to sharing a beloved franchise with my kids. I am deeply disappointed.

    Only the first profile to play gets a a game. Everyone else gets to be a second class tourist. Multiple profiles have to share that island, and only the primary player can travel to deserted islands, make building decisions, and things like that. Instead of experiencing a    I bought this game, looking forward to sharing a beloved franchise with my kids. I am deeply disappointed.

    Only the first profile to play gets a a game. Everyone else gets to be a second class tourist. Multiple profiles have to share that island, and only the primary player can travel to deserted islands, make building decisions, and things like that. Instead of experiencing a beloved franchise, I have kids fighting over who gets to dig up fossils, collect the seashells for income, etc..etc... The decision not to have separate islands for separate profiles is a decision that's baffling, cold-hearted, and bringing conflict to my household.    … Expand
  73. Ocioaguilera
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    16 notas sobre 100

    Debe dolerles mucho el éxito de este juego a los haters, eso sí, me encanta verlos sufrir.

    Qué culpa tiene Nintendo si hace juego ganadores? Están ofendidos porque RE 3 remake resultó ser un juego de nota 8?

    Sigan llorando jajajaja
  74. LayalH
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Player 2 limitations ruin the entire experience, definitely regret buying this one
  75. Vincent_L
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Money grab? It should be labeled very clearly on the game not to buy this game if you are intending to share it with your family. I've already lost interest in the game being the second player. It is such a shame. With everything going on this would have been the perfect outlet for the three people in my home.
  76. Sommy88
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    Bought this game for having a relaxing time. Unfortunately the game stress the heck out of you for the wrong reasons

    -No cloud save -Only one island per switch and only one normal player per switch. Kinda not relaxing when all my progress is in jeopardy and cant even have someone fully share the experience -No buyable baits -nearly impossible to catch special fishes    Bought this game for having a relaxing time. Unfortunately the game stress the heck out of you for the wrong reasons

    -No cloud save
    -Only one island per switch and only one normal player per switch.

    Kinda not relaxing when all my progress is in jeopardy and cant even have someone fully share the experience

    -No buyable baits
    -nearly impossible to catch special fishes
    -unneccessary unskippable dialogue for every little thing(yeah it's the 10000 fish i take or the 10000 bait i made, STOP WASTING MY TIME)

    Everything is geared upon making you waste time, turning an adorable and relaxing experience in a neverending and frustrating series of chores .

    I am sorry, i really would like to love this game. But to me it's obvious that more testing, more QoL measures and a more modern approach would have been way better and needed for the masterpiece we were really waiting for.

    And FFS it's a single palyer game, leave us play how we want!    … Expand
  77. Bpjt
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    Really enjoy the game. But due to the fact that only the resident representative can progress the game the rest of the game is inaccessible to my character and I have to wait for my girlfriend to play which isn’t as frequent. I don’t mind that only one player can pick where houses go but at least give us access to the recipes and ability to contribute to the projects. Completely asinineReally enjoy the game. But due to the fact that only the resident representative can progress the game the rest of the game is inaccessible to my character and I have to wait for my girlfriend to play which isn’t as frequent. I don’t mind that only one player can pick where houses go but at least give us access to the recipes and ability to contribute to the projects. Completely asinine game design.… Expand
  78. ILoveMySword
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    I have one Nindendo Switch console for two children, I also sometimes play. My children and I play all nintendo games from our own accounts and only in that game we can not play this way. Greedy Nintendo entire an artificial restriction - 1 console with a game only for 1 account / person. I will not buy this game (so I would buy it). I hope that Nindendo will lift this restriction.
  79. Perle
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    2 players can't be at the same console. Fix that Nintendo, and I give you 10 ⭐
  80. WonderTi
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    Other players' limitations are ridiculous: no one but the first player can advance the game, for all the others the game turns into a static and boring sandbox... additionally, you can't choose to have your own island: there's a limit of a single island for Switch. What should I do, is buying another console the only way to play the same game simultaneously with a friend of mine, or withOther players' limitations are ridiculous: no one but the first player can advance the game, for all the others the game turns into a static and boring sandbox... additionally, you can't choose to have your own island: there's a limit of a single island for Switch. What should I do, is buying another console the only way to play the same game simultaneously with a friend of mine, or with my brother? Are you crazy or something?… Expand
  81. UltimateOctobot
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    You are searching something to play during coronavirus, certainly this is not the game you want to play during this period.
    This is the MOST BORING GAME i ever played. If you are searching something new, maybe you just buyed a new switch, THIS IS NOT THE GAME YOU WANT TO BUY!!!!
    If you are not interested in life simulation, creativity or virtual friendship DONT BUY THIS GAME, DONT EVEN TRY    You are searching something to play during coronavirus, certainly this is not the game you want to play during this period.
    This is the MOST BORING GAME i ever played. If you are searching something new, maybe you just buyed a new switch, THIS IS NOT THE GAME YOU WANT TO BUY!!!!
    If you are not interested in life simulation, creativity or virtual friendship DONT BUY THIS GAME, DONT EVEN TRY IT!
    WORST 50€ SPENT.
    I PREFER TO PLAY FORTNITE INSTEAD OF THIS SH! T.    … Expand
  82. Nnnn123
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Waste of money and such a scam from Nintendo. As the 2nd player sharing an island, I’m given the leftovers from the main player. The more I play the less time I spend on in. All I can do is catch bugs, fish and buy stuff for my character. Capitalists pigs who just want people to buy more switch consoles instead of actually caring about their customers
  83. Hermitgirl
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    One of the many super annoyed people at the first person to play the game is the only one who can progress it! When you kindly let your child play first you're stuck with them as the island representative. We're getting bored already of this and I'm nothing but disappointed at nintendo for screwing us over like this.
  84. Poottyt
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    As the # 2 player on an island I must give this wonderful game a 0. I do this in solidarity with all my suffering #2 island "citizens", but that word, citizen, isn't right. Citizens, are counted. Citizens have a say in decisions. I am a leach on my good friends island unable to contribute and my character is getting depressed because of this. He knows his chances with Pashmina are shotAs the # 2 player on an island I must give this wonderful game a 0. I do this in solidarity with all my suffering #2 island "citizens", but that word, citizen, isn't right. Citizens, are counted. Citizens have a say in decisions. I am a leach on my good friends island unable to contribute and my character is getting depressed because of this. He knows his chances with Pashmina are shot now. He is almost too embarrassed to continue on. Dave this co-op… Expand
  85. DatBoi27
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    If you exist then you need this game. There are some minor issues, like the hourly music not being unlocked for a while, but it is the most relaxing and wholesome game you will ever play. Tbh I've never played the previous titles, so I don't have any other games to compare it to, but from what I've played it's amazing.
  86. Sorachii
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    This game has a lot of charm and it can be fun. But it is absolutely dull if you want to play local multi-player. The second and following players lack the same decision making as the first player. Also you can't have more than one island per console.
    When sharing a console in a household having to buy another console just to play one game is idiotic.
  87. DoctorEgg
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    1 egg, 2 eggs, 3 eggs, 4 eggs, 5 eggs, 6 eggs, 7 eggs, 8 eggs, 9 eggs...

    egg
  88. Oldbutterface
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Bought this game for me and my girlfriend to both play. The 'one island per switch' rule is dumbfounding. For a series that's supposed to be all about creativity and exploration, this unnecessary decision completely undermines that as we are both limited to one tiny island.

    However what's really annoying is that my girlfriend is the primary resident so she gets to do all the fun stuff    Bought this game for me and my girlfriend to both play. The 'one island per switch' rule is dumbfounding. For a series that's supposed to be all about creativity and exploration, this unnecessary decision completely undermines that as we are both limited to one tiny island.

    However what's really annoying is that my girlfriend is the primary resident so she gets to do all the fun stuff whereas all I can do is harvest resources. None of the NPCs really care about me at all, I have nothing to do to progress anything, my progress actually is hindered, and the experience generally sucks ass. Not really a £50 experience in my opinion.

    I'm not going to buy a 2nd switch just to have my own experience. That's totally ridiclous. I'm disappointed in you nintendo as you were the last gaming company catering for families and multiplayer but this decision is stupid and just comes across as greed. There is no reason for this. I get you may be worried about resource harvesting manipulation but this is animal crossing so who cares?

    Cant see this having a long shelf life in my collection tbh because after the initial novelty I've realised im just left with an empty shell of a game while primary resident player 1 gets the full experience.

    This is fixable. Patch it and allow multiple islands per switch. I know why you didn't want to do this, but in limiting all users to one island, you limit all fun to one player and resource gathering is torturous.    … Expand
  89. marvelmaniac
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    The new version is so good it has to be the first time in the world and I have a lot of fun with the game and the game is so much better than the other app I have been to the store and I don’t know what to do with the new one and the other two of them are the same as the same thing as the other side of the table in a row and a small one on a plate and the first one was a little too easyThe new version is so good it has to be the first time in the world and I have a lot of fun with the game and the game is so much better than the other app I have been to the store and I don’t know what to do with the new one and the other two of them are the same as the same thing as the other side of the table in a row and a small one on a plate and the first one was a little too easy but I would love it … Expand
  90. ZenShot
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Only one island per Switch across all accounts. Instant 0 score. No brainer.
  91. remote-state
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Only one save per console. This is ruining the game for us. The Switch is a family console, we share it and it’s connected the the lounge TV.

    We started playing this game together after getting it for my six year old daughter. Progress is tied to her account and progress for everyone else is dependant on what she does. Kids don't understand this mechanic and they shouldn't have to.    Only one save per console. This is ruining the game for us. The Switch is a family console, we share it and it’s connected the the lounge TV.

    We started playing this game together after getting it for my six year old daughter. Progress is tied to her account and progress for everyone else is dependant on what she does. Kids don't understand this mechanic and they shouldn't have to.

    So my daughter has unlocked (with some help from me) the the part where you build the bridge followed by three new houses. There is a lot of grinding for resources and crafting required for this - but the other players can't even help out by contributing materials or even getting the recipes for the items that need to be crafted! We're just passengers and the whole experience feels cheap and empty.

    This is totally unnecessary design - shame on you, Nintendo.    … Expand
  92. Shmulik541
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    This is an amazing and relaxing game and it's a shame that people are rating it so low because you can only have one island per console and knowing Nintendo they will probably fix it in the next update like they fixed the multiplayer in Mario maker
  93. rigfoll
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    IGNORE BAD REVIEWS. the 1 island thing really isn't an issue. appears to be just a bunch of people new to the franchise and gaming in general who don't understand whats going on.
  94. Oil_Oil
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    I just want to preface this with, I am fine with the one island per console restrictions! I think it's a bit of an ea move but I truly am okay with it and I'm well aware it was properly disclosed to potential buyers early in development. What seems absolutely ridiculous is that really only one player is truly playing the game they payed for, while everyone else is stuck being a glorifiedI just want to preface this with, I am fine with the one island per console restrictions! I think it's a bit of an ea move but I truly am okay with it and I'm well aware it was properly disclosed to potential buyers early in development. What seems absolutely ridiculous is that really only one player is truly playing the game they payed for, while everyone else is stuck being a glorified villager who can upgrade their house. There aren't even ways to get recipes for certain furniture because there is no access to the story or even simple town upgrades like bridges and inclines if you aren't player one! This is ridiculous and Nintendo knows it, especially because these restrictions are not something Nintendo was upfront about because they knew it would hurt game sales. The absolute lack of care for it's customers in this regard is just not something I had come to expect from Nintendo and I am shocked and appaled. I payed for the game too and every player on the system should be able to play regardless of whether everyone is on the same island or not. Either make all players equal or give everyone their own island... because what we have at current is a game thats only fit to be played by player one. While I do understand that Nintendo is attempting to sell more consoles (though that's not even possible at this time due to them being sold out nearly everywhere) they are also selling a product, Animal Crossing is a product that people payed $60 and it CAN be held to the standard that every player in the game can actually... you know... play. Nintendo not being upfront about the fact that it is essentially a game only able to be played by one person oer console turns animal crossing into a **** product for everyone who shares a switch, which might I add with it's multiple accounts per console, was marketed as a sharable family console when it first came out, not something like a ds that everyone was meamt to have their own... I'm just going to be honest, if you share a switch don't get the game, not until something changes. Either you'll be the resident representative and you're family or partner will be stuck being upset amd probably a bit resentful (Ive been in and heard of plenty of fights breaking out over this game in families) or you'll be the second player and will find your gameplay so limited you'd be just as well off playing the free mobile game pocket camp. If you have your own switch, great, good for you, get the game I'm sure its a blast, if not, maybe get an older edition of the game or wait until its possible to buy another console, or play a game like stardew with a similar vibe to animal crossing. Just do anything but buy this game because you will be disappointed.… Expand
  95. vhubert
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    this game straight up sucks nards. one island per a switch was BS now i just found out if you want to move a building slightly over from where you put it you have to pay 50000 bells to move it to a entirely new spot and then wait a day then pay an additional 50000 bells to move it where you wanted and wait another full day thats straight up retarded like wtf
  96. Tanner1997
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Made an account just to give this game a A glowing review. I’m not a person that usually even plays video games but I went out and bought a switch just play animal Crossing and I couldn’t be more happy with the gameplay I’m excited to wake up every morning and see what’s changed on the island
  97. weirdducks
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    While there are many good points with the game. I do enjoy playing, but the underlying issues of the lack of multiple islands, and the fact tools break are annoying and un-enjoyable. The idea that your tools break so often should mean the furniture you make as well should break just as often as tools. It just takes everything out of the groove and just infuriating when your tools justWhile there are many good points with the game. I do enjoy playing, but the underlying issues of the lack of multiple islands, and the fact tools break are annoying and un-enjoyable. The idea that your tools break so often should mean the furniture you make as well should break just as often as tools. It just takes everything out of the groove and just infuriating when your tools just break over and OVER again.… Expand
  98. Valthroc
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Its a great game. The bad reviews are literally only about the whole no multiple island thing. Sure, it sucks if you want to share or whatever, but, honestly, giving it a 0 because your little brother can't have his own island? Kinda crazy..
  99. Trex2319
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    It is actually a great game but has a huge major flaw that literally can ruin it and Nintendo needs to fix it so what happened to me with this is I bought the game but I was at work the day it came out so I couldn’t play it but my sister started the game so now I can’t do the main quests of the game I **** bought unless I steal my sisters account or **** start over literally no reason forIt is actually a great game but has a huge major flaw that literally can ruin it and Nintendo needs to fix it so what happened to me with this is I bought the game but I was at work the day it came out so I couldn’t play it but my sister started the game so now I can’t do the main quests of the game I **** bought unless I steal my sisters account or **** start over literally no reason for this at all it’s a hella easy fix, either add multiple islands or saves or just **** let other players do the main Tom nook town development quests.… Expand
  100. Naida
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .... You already know why. One player per console isn't quite right for such a fun game. It's no fun for siblings to fight over being the founder. Hopefully this might get patched.… Expand
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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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