Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Hikotsu
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    One island per console... i dont know why nintendo would do that its dumb and doesnt let a familly share the game, if they fix this ill fix my review but for now they deserve 0
  2. griffy14
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Was going to he a fun game for me and my partner to play. Gated progress for just his account, no progress rewards for second profile, can't have our own islands on the same console. Not even interested anymore. Too bad he already bought it. I guess only he can enjoy it.
  3. bungsten
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    The decent but short story and many of the game's new features are locked behind Nintendo's absurd one safe file per switch rule. If you want to play this game with your family, friends, or anybody who plays on the same console as you, do NOT buy this game. If you are not the first person to play the game on a console, you become a glorified NPC that can't do anything to progress theThe decent but short story and many of the game's new features are locked behind Nintendo's absurd one safe file per switch rule. If you want to play this game with your family, friends, or anybody who plays on the same console as you, do NOT buy this game. If you are not the first person to play the game on a console, you become a glorified NPC that can't do anything to progress the story. Nintendo is being aggressively greedy at the expense of their players, it is absolutely ridiculous that Nintendo, a company with some of the most skilled, talented, and smart people in the video game industry made such a horrible design decision for no reason other than corporate greed.

    Though if you plan to play this game alone, it is a very good animal crossing game reminiscent of the original gamecube game with many new features and an amazing story centered around building a deserted island with nothing but a few tents into a thriving, developed community. My only complaint about the story is that I think it should be (and can be) longer. The postgame, like all animal crossing games, has tons to offer as I expected, but there are a few omissions from the other games that make the postgame feel like it's missing something. There is no coffee shop, no fortune teller, no theater no barbershop, and only two shops. While the new island customization options and some other smaller features do provide some new postgame content, I don't think they add quite enough to make up for the omissions and I can't see myself playing this game for years like I did in city folk and new leaf.

    Even with the decent gameplay and story, I can't justify giving this game any points at all because of its glaring design flaw in the one save per switch rule.    … Expand
  4. THChris
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Fantastic game, really fun, HUGE PROBLEM THOUGH, at first sharing an island didn’t seem so bad but the person who didn’t create the island is so restricted to do anything ! You both get seperate DIY recipes the other can’t use, co-op is a mess, so disappointed because I was really enjoying this game until finding this out.
  5. lushzash
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    This game is extremely frustrating for two players. I would’ve bought another game but not another switch. It needs to be patched or else there is no enjoyment to be had.
  6. Juliaaaaaah
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    It's perfect to put my mind at ease during these tough times. Besides, I bought it for my boyfriend as well (he has never seen the appeal to it) and he loves it now
  7. kielbasaell
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    there needs to be multiple islands available per player. most of the game experience is completely ruined for a second player as fundamental gameplay is only available to the starting player.
  8. I-Who-I
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    How did anyone think it was a good idea to limit, what is essentially a kid's game, to one player per console!! This is besides the annoying terrible controls for placing items in the world. The camera angle is also really terrible for a game where you need to position structures in the world and is especially annoying when trees and structures don't go translucent when the player isHow did anyone think it was a good idea to limit, what is essentially a kid's game, to one player per console!! This is besides the annoying terrible controls for placing items in the world. The camera angle is also really terrible for a game where you need to position structures in the world and is especially annoying when trees and structures don't go translucent when the player is behind. They use same generic leaf icon to represent multiple different items in the inventory so you have to select each one to read the text for it. Its' shocking that a game like this was released by Nintendo in 2020 when a significantly better game like Stardew Valley exists and was developed by 1 person.… Expand
  9. djmreezy
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Absolutely livid with this game. I'm a more serious gamer that is focused on goals and development while my partner is more of a casual gamer that likes to collect bugs and go fishing. Unfortunately they are the primary resident and I am the secondary so I am just **** out of luck. We have both put in days of work on this game so it's too late to restart and make me the primary. Just haveAbsolutely livid with this game. I'm a more serious gamer that is focused on goals and development while my partner is more of a casual gamer that likes to collect bugs and go fishing. Unfortunately they are the primary resident and I am the secondary so I am just **** out of luck. We have both put in days of work on this game so it's too late to restart and make me the primary. Just have to wait until they are completely done with the game before I can play, loved how nintendo demands I buy a second switch at hundreds of dollars if both people in my house want to play this game during the same month. If I could I would send a bag of flaming **** to every developer that helped this happen. Desperately hoping for a patch to this issue but I would bet 100 bucks nothing will happen because why would they fix a problem that means consumers have to buy more products?… Expand
  10. jumbo1205
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer design decisions are completely insane. How do you put such little thought into the fact that the Switch is a home console with multiple users. This would be such a nice game to enjoy with family / significant others, but the gameplay is utterly broken for local multiplayer.

    Allow multiple islands per switch. Allow secondary players to make progress on their own. Figure    The multiplayer design decisions are completely insane. How do you put such little thought into the fact that the Switch is a home console with multiple users. This would be such a nice game to enjoy with family / significant others, but the gameplay is utterly broken for local multiplayer.

    Allow multiple islands per switch. Allow secondary players to make progress on their own. Figure out a way to re-balance island resources for multiple players. This is absolutely infuriating.

    Nintendo literally brands the Switch as a family home console. All of their ads show multiple users on one console. HOW DO YOU MISS THIS!    … Expand
  11. Gnue
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    The game is mostly fun, although it runs into the standard animal crossing hurdle of having to wait days for everything. This would all be forgivable and even acceptable if you were able to have more than one island per game. With more than one active user the game grinds to an annoying halt. With the constant need to switch between accounts to share quest details. Yes, for some reason aThe game is mostly fun, although it runs into the standard animal crossing hurdle of having to wait days for everything. This would all be forgivable and even acceptable if you were able to have more than one island per game. With more than one active user the game grinds to an annoying halt. With the constant need to switch between accounts to share quest details. Yes, for some reason a second user has no ability to see details of the latest mission set by Tom Nook. More than that, some quests follow an all or nothing approach. So if you collect 15 iron and your wife, sibling or roommate has 15, you can't share in the glory. One of you has to drop them to the other to proceed. It's a silly limiting system and unexpected from a game that has allowed for multiple towns in the past.… Expand
  12. WesWack
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I was going to buy this game until I realized it is only one island per console, literally the most greedy atrocious thing I’ve seen since the stuff EA has pulled in the past few years, I will not be purchasing this thing until they fix multiplayer and fix this piece of crap 1 island per switch rule.
  13. Syddie
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I looked forward for almost a year to this game and I’m honestly disappointed. There are a couple reasons beside the awful switch-share deal:
    1) the museum. I can’t get information about the animals/bugs/Dino’s, unless I talk to blathers with one in my hand. It ruins it because I want to know about dinosaurs and how am I supposed to just get another fossil from the exact one?
    2) the music. I lived the music up until the new center was built up from a tent to the building.the music is loud and I not calm, like I want it to be while I play, and there’s no way to turn it off of even down. 3) villagers requests/missions. They barely give me any, if at all. I miss them
    Overall, this game let me down. I feel like I wasted my money buying it. Please, if anything fix the music.    … Expand
  14. Bandwidthbandit
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    The most soothing, relaxing game ever turns to garbage as soon as you try to cooperatively play with friends and family
  15. Warwolt
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    There's absolutely no excuse to not allowing for more than one island per console! It's a lovely game, but Nintendo's monkey paw strikes again.
  16. SFJohnnyG
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    Don't believe the hype and don't drink the Kool-aid. While this game is graphicallly beautiful and the Animal Crossing style of gameplay has been taken to new (and better) levels. Nintendo made decisions around multi-player and family sharing that make this game broken.
    For me personally, the multiplayer shortcomings aren't too significant. I like walking around with my son and    Don't believe the hype and don't drink the Kool-aid. While this game is graphicallly beautiful and the Animal Crossing style of gameplay has been taken to new (and better) levels. Nintendo made decisions around multi-player and family sharing that make this game broken.
    For me personally, the multiplayer shortcomings aren't too significant. I like walking around with my son and discovering new things and showing off our accomplishments. I am not a big online person so I have not tried that part of the game, but I do understand people's frustration at not being able to combine online and local multi-player to enhance the experience.
    I am more bothered by the way families (or Switch co-owners) are required to experience this game. The concept of needing a unique game and unique Switch to have separate islands is a blatant cash grab by Nintendo. This would not be an issue were the single island shared equally. There is, however, as system where the first person to create a character in the game becomes the "island representative", which means they are responsible for decisions such as where new houses will be built. The location of buildings is not a huge problem as you can spend five minutes sitting together and agreeing on these things. What is a big deal is that secondary players are EXTREMELY limited in how they can contribute to these endeavors. Basically, you can send or give materials to the primary player, but this means that when a secondary player is enjoying the game, progress is halted unless they take out two controllers. My son wants to enjoy the game in a way that is characteristic of secondary player play style, but he is the primary player. This has led to a few arguments already as I ask him to focus on an island progression task but he just wants to collect bugs. This would be tolerable if you could switch the primary player or there was some alert that this might happen, but there is absolutely no in-game indication of the significance of being the primary player.
    Bottom line, we are four days in and have made lots of progress, but we are thinking of starting over to save our family relationship. This game could have been amazing and allowed me to relax and have fun with my kid, but Nintendo broke it.
    Also, no online backup. Seriously, Nintendo, I am losing my faith in you as a company.    … Expand
  17. Parag0N
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the whining pu-c’s who didn’t read up on the multiplayer before buying the game. It’s not Nintendo’s fault they are dumb. The core experience of this game is fun as can be. If you don’t cheat it this game can last years and there is no “end” to it. If you never played any animal crossing games this is the best one to start with. Very easy to learn and tons to do if youDon’t listen to the whining pu-c’s who didn’t read up on the multiplayer before buying the game. It’s not Nintendo’s fault they are dumb. The core experience of this game is fun as can be. If you don’t cheat it this game can last years and there is no “end” to it. If you never played any animal crossing games this is the best one to start with. Very easy to learn and tons to do if you enjoy it.… Expand
  18. Dexile
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    My brother played the game first so now the game is essentially unplayable for me.
  19. LeeBa
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    The game had such hype behind it only to be quite possibly the most disappointing of the franchise it feels so unfinished its unreal Only 2 shops

    No island to meet new people and friends Tools break what is extremely irritating Slowest paced game we have ever had House prices are absolute insanity the last room costing 2.5 million! Also cant expand rooms for literally no reason Amiibo    The game had such hype behind it only to be quite possibly the most disappointing of the franchise it feels so unfinished its unreal Only 2 shops

    No island to meet new people and friends Tools break what is extremely irritating Slowest paced game we have ever had House prices are absolute insanity the last room costing 2.5 million!
    Also cant expand rooms for literally no reason

    Amiibo are way to much of a grind taking 5 days each total to have them move in and walk around and even then the spot can get taken meaning you could be putting in the work for nothing

    Diving is completely missing on the animal crossing game based on a island Furniture has been completely cut what shouldn't really be a thing keeping in mind how delayed this game was from new leaf and even had its date pushed back    … Expand
  20. oreganoCure
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    As someone who joined into the series well after new leaf initially released, I can say that this game has far exceeded my expectations. The amount of people giving it zeroes is frankly ridiculous. Sure, it has some flaws- local multiplayer is limited, and one island per switch isn't ideal. Still, as someone who's been sharing the game with three younger siblings since day one, it hasn'tAs someone who joined into the series well after new leaf initially released, I can say that this game has far exceeded my expectations. The amount of people giving it zeroes is frankly ridiculous. Sure, it has some flaws- local multiplayer is limited, and one island per switch isn't ideal. Still, as someone who's been sharing the game with three younger siblings since day one, it hasn't actually been an issue for me. It's what we did in New Leaf, and it's working well here too. If this kind of game is one you enjoy- something slow paced and peaceful- you wouldn't find a better experience anywhere else.… Expand
  21. Gonefishin81
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I love this game, I've had a blast playing since I got it on release. Every minute is enjoyable, from running around collecting fruit to helping your neighbors when they're sick. The game looks excellent, having cute characters while the water effects, shadows, etc. look incredible. The only thing that keeps it away from being a 10/10 is the fact that froggy chair isn't in the game, butI love this game, I've had a blast playing since I got it on release. Every minute is enjoyable, from running around collecting fruit to helping your neighbors when they're sick. The game looks excellent, having cute characters while the water effects, shadows, etc. look incredible. The only thing that keeps it away from being a 10/10 is the fact that froggy chair isn't in the game, but other than that, it's fantastic.… Expand
  22. Renmir
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    -Great early/mid game
    -It's exciting to keep catch new creatures
    -Gardening is fun early game
    -Conversations with animals are fun early/mid game
    -Crafting system is amazing
    -Multi-player is fun early game

    Cons:
    -Conversations are repetitious after a while
    -Getting a villager to leave is almost impossible without cheating. Please add a feature of some sort where you can choose an option in "Red Text" three days in a row to get a villager to leave. People are going to time travel anyways.
    -Playing multiplayer with friends should not take so long each time to have someone come into your island. It's disrupting. The individual player should see the traveling screen, and then just pop a notification when it's been loaded into their friend's island.
    -You can only play one profile per Switch. Same console multiplayer isn't fun. Split-screen or individual menus would have been better, as well as not having only one person who can make decisions. It's a family console - Resident Representative should be a shared title, so they can all move things the way they want, or even have their own islands and use Call Resident to play them on the same island but keep menu functions.
    -No way to rotate camera for pictures, except to angle up. You can do it inside, why not outside?
    -Shopping gets boring after a while. Could the furniture selection change maybe twice daily? 7am and 7pm would be good I think. Or make a multiplayer selling option, bring back Reese and Cyrus to sell things to other players for you for a price you set (no more than a certain percentage over their regular price)
    -More visitors to campsite, more frequently. Let them teach players new patterns specific to that character. If each character had more specialty items it would be great.
    -Pocket camp lets you invite people to hang out, so why can't you here? Maybe be able to ask a villager to come hang out, they leave after 3 hours and are unavailable for x number of hours/days. This way people could rotate and see the characters more, and get unique things for them    … Expand
  23. jdog_fixit
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is not functional. Can't get any recipes unless first player to start game. Can't do any plot points. Fix it Nintendo.
  24. Raggedy
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    This game has been great so far. I think the multiplayer and all the island hopping is super fun. I’ve spent so many hours already looking for rare fish and bugs. Honestly once you start playing you can’t really stop. I can’t wait to see my museum all filled.
  25. Hickmanseth
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    You cannot do anything together story wise if your friends are with you. Also one island tether is not fun for party play. If stardew can do it so can you.
  26. k0yot
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    One Island per console thats ridiculous. If I knew I wouldn't buy it. I won't support this dev in future, thats for sure.
  27. seraphilic
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    **** greedy game design ruined my opinion of Nintendo and Animal Crossing. Needs more than one island per switch or AT LEAST an option to move characters and change primary. They patched a hack but left in game ruining bugs. A very fun game overall but not reccommended for families.
  28. DavidHurt
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Once Nintendo solves the huge one-island-per-console disaster, we’ll come back to get update the scores, for sure. Huge mistake.
  29. ouschmitz
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    Updating my review - sharing a single island stinks, and I wish both of us in our house could have an island to place things where we wished, however my previous low review was a bit too harsh. The additional islands make resource sharing easy, so at least both of us can play the game. I really wish Nintendo would push out an update to allow saving 1 island per user account though ...
  30. SgtBrett
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch rather than one per game purchase.

    Unacceptable really.
  31. Monster527
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Game limits second person so much, playing game as second account is like being a visitor. Fix your game Nintendo.
  32. mega_manoy
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    the game is just amazing and charming,
    must play earnd.
    (oh yeah and the game is looking amazing and I still didn't have frame rate issues)
  33. Bobasaur
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    Completely unacceptable to restrict the multiplayer to one island per switch and only allow the main resident to progress the game. How can Nintendo market itself as the “family” gaming console and make a decision that is such a slap in the face to families? Do you know frustrating it is for parents with multiple kids? I could MAYBE excuse the money grab if you had to purchase additionalCompletely unacceptable to restrict the multiplayer to one island per switch and only allow the main resident to progress the game. How can Nintendo market itself as the “family” gaming console and make a decision that is such a slap in the face to families? Do you know frustrating it is for parents with multiple kids? I could MAYBE excuse the money grab if you had to purchase additional islands as an add on but this is just a disgusting attempt to sell more switch lites. So angry and disappointed.… Expand
  34. fieldwork
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    I had so much fun for the first few days, until I realised that I can never progress this island solely because of the chance of who went first in my household. My partner isn't interested in this game and won't progress the story. So unless I restart and erase all my progress, or play two games at once, I'm doomed to a lifetime of fishing and bug catching. Extremely.disappointing.
  35. hurricanelaurk
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    I absolutely love Animal Crossing and have played every single game prior to this one. I was super excited to play this one. .... Except now I'm Player 2, and can't do anything in the game. My wife was excited and made her character first, but she's a casual player and I tend to play every day. She doesn't want to restart the island and we're in no position to buy another Switch andI absolutely love Animal Crossing and have played every single game prior to this one. I was super excited to play this one. .... Except now I'm Player 2, and can't do anything in the game. My wife was excited and made her character first, but she's a casual player and I tend to play every day. She doesn't want to restart the island and we're in no position to buy another Switch and another copy of the game, so why limit us like this? I play Animal Crossing for the relaxing experience and am now left feeling frustrated beyond belief. I honestly feel like I'm just an NPC in her game. If Covid-19 hadn't have put us all on lockdown, I'd be returning this game. Please fix this, Nintendo!… Expand
  36. rivoz
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    I bought this to play with my daughter. Unfortunately Nintendo messed up with playing 2 on 1 console. I can't go through the main story like the first player. I'm restricted to wait for that and basically need to buy another switch and another copy of the game. That's useless. Otherwise the game is good though...
  37. MisterMajestic
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I haven’t played an Animal Crossing game in the past, but with the self-quarantine going on I figured buying this game to enjoy with my siblings would be a great way to pass the time. We planned on playing on our own worlds and had heard that there was a way to visit each other’s local islands. However, we were met with a restriction on our fun that drastically contrasts a game in thisI haven’t played an Animal Crossing game in the past, but with the self-quarantine going on I figured buying this game to enjoy with my siblings would be a great way to pass the time. We planned on playing on our own worlds and had heard that there was a way to visit each other’s local islands. However, we were met with a restriction on our fun that drastically contrasts a game in this style. There is only ONE island per CONSOLE. Yes, that’s right, you can only make ONE island on each Nintendo Switch. It doesn’t matter if you switch accounts. The higher ups over at Nintendo have decided that with this $60 purchase you are granted ONE little island. But that’s not even the best part! You see, you can in fact join islands locally! Huzzah! But... you can’t progress, you can’t check your inventory, you can’t even walk too far away from the person who made the island. Thanks Nintendo! And so, that leaves my siblings and I in the queue for a refund, and a feeling of disappointment. Surely that can’t be what the developers had wanted right? Well, that’s what they created. This limitation can be interpreted in one of two ways: At worst, a greed-fueled effort led by Nintendo corporate executives to get consumers to buy more than one Switch, so that you can have more than one island, or at best, a way to bring players together locally so that they can learn what a leader and a follower is, and where player 2 fits into that equation. Goodbye Animal Crossing, my siblings and I wish we had the chance to enjoy your content, but you had other plans.… Expand
  38. cp531994
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    The game at its heart is fun, while also looking the best this series has ever been. Unfortunately this game doesn't offer anything new. Multiplayer is a sad excuse, if you visit an island of a friend and want to help build forget it. This game limits you interactions. Then there is 1 island per console. Saves are tied to that console. So if you damage or lose your switch your progress isThe game at its heart is fun, while also looking the best this series has ever been. Unfortunately this game doesn't offer anything new. Multiplayer is a sad excuse, if you visit an island of a friend and want to help build forget it. This game limits you interactions. Then there is 1 island per console. Saves are tied to that console. So if you damage or lose your switch your progress is gone. These factors way into this rating for a game that has the potential to be an 8/10.… Expand
  39. sdallahii
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    Unplayable if you happen to be sharing the Switch with a family member who just wanted to try it out and got bored after first day, whereas I played the game for DAYS before realizing that this situation is making it impossible to progress in the game.
  40. Kwek
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    As somebody who actually plays the game with 2 players on one console instead of just complaining about it. I actually like this feature, it gives us a lot more interaction with each other. After reading some of the reviews I've seen a lot of misinformation about the 1 island rule. My point is don't trust these 1 or 0 ratings who haven't even given the game a chance or even touched the game.
  41. Diegocosta124
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    One island per switch
    seriusly nintendo? In 2020? Update the game and make more islands per console!!
  42. LJGWI
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    A perfect and worthy game! A must try! Anyone who rate lower than 8 must be a jerk! Enough said!
  43. Hizubiki25
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    Having one island is bad but the game is good. But I hope they update the game to have multiple islands.
  44. ZeldaWars
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I really have been enjoying the game so far, but the reason for such a low score is one simple reason. The baffling decision to make it so there’s only 1 island per Switch console, because of this incompetence, my girlfriend can’t make any progress in the game and now has to wait to see if Nintendo will decide to fix this (which shouldn’t have been an issue in the first place)
  45. Draconequis
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    My sister and I share a single switch. We bought it together because we live together and we have enjoyed our games so far. Enjoying separate save files for all of the games so far on one system. We shared breath of the wild (which has a much larger map and more detailed graphics).  And now when we went to play we learn there is only one island per console.  Which means if you want to playMy sister and I share a single switch. We bought it together because we live together and we have enjoyed our games so far. Enjoying separate save files for all of the games so far on one system. We shared breath of the wild (which has a much larger map and more detailed graphics).  And now when we went to play we learn there is only one island per console.  Which means if you want to play animal crossing your own way you have to buy an entire switch. This problem cant even be fixed with switching  sd cards because the game saves directly to the switch. Does this mean that if I did buy a new switch I wouldnt be able to transfer my game save file over as well? I was planning to get a v2 eventually for the extended battery life.

    Now I was willing to maybe overlook that, however this game was clearly built for one player. The first player who boots up the system gets to be the island representative. This means that all of the tool advancements, craftable recipes, and any building locations are all decided by player one. This basically makes player two a glorified npc. Not only this but I learned that you cant send fish or bugs to a friend. Which is so dumb because I purposefully chose the opposite region so I could give my friends cool things they dont have yet.

    I had also hoped to have a great white shark in my room but the display for a shark is now a tiny pool with high walls and you can scarcely see the creature inside. I dont know why they decided to change the model to something that looks so awful.

    I am severely disappointed in nintendo for what they've done.

    Dont get me wrong the game is fun, but dont expect to play it with anyone.    … Expand
  46. Subayee
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Don’t understand why this game is being blasted for only one island per console it’s been this was through every single AC game ever. This game is a giant step up from the previous titles because of the gameplay and the graphics
  47. robrcf
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Minus 9 points for 1 island per switch. You have to share all resources on your island with everyone in your house who plays which causes a lot of unnecessary stress. There is no excuse to have this restriction.
  48. cheekynandoseu
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Sorely disappointed with the choice to make it one island only per console. Not only this, but to give essentially all of the power to the first user? It's a completely greed-ridden business tactic if you ask me. What I cannot justify is that this decision was made for a game released on a home console, one promoted and marketed to be played and shared with your family and friends. I'veSorely disappointed with the choice to make it one island only per console. Not only this, but to give essentially all of the power to the first user? It's a completely greed-ridden business tactic if you ask me. What I cannot justify is that this decision was made for a game released on a home console, one promoted and marketed to be played and shared with your family and friends. I've never played an animal crossing game in my life, I was so looking forward to it seeing as I had purchased the special edition console for my partner, and I was met with nothing but dissappointment, as all I can essentially do is place decorations and steal resources. As a first time Nintendo buyer, this experience has left a bad taste in my mouth already.… Expand
  49. KixWasHere
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    I like alot of the new additions to the game such as ladders, pole vault, etc. But the way they treat (Player 2) is horrible and not haveing a cloud save save file is a major step in the wrong direction. Not to mention haveing to pay a subscription to play online. But its still a good game, i just hope they can fix it later on
  50. AHDrcool
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    I’ll update this score if they allow multiple people on the same console to have equal responsibilities. I am giving it a low score because of the same issues that other reviewers have mentioned (lack of multiple islands per console, lack of co-op controls, restrictions of “player 2” abilities.) these are unnecessary gameplay issues that could be fixed. Despite the potential of this game,I’ll update this score if they allow multiple people on the same console to have equal responsibilities. I am giving it a low score because of the same issues that other reviewers have mentioned (lack of multiple islands per console, lack of co-op controls, restrictions of “player 2” abilities.) these are unnecessary gameplay issues that could be fixed. Despite the potential of this game, I want to see change. Nintendo please listen to the users this time, I would love to have a better at home experience with this game with my partner.… Expand
  51. HaliPuppeh
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    While the game is good from what I've seen and looks like fun, only being allowed one island per console is a deal breaker for me. All players should be able to have the same experience, but this isn't possible because only the first player has any creative control over the island.

    AC is finally on a console that allows multiple user profiles, but those don't make a darn bit of    While the game is good from what I've seen and looks like fun, only being allowed one island per console is a deal breaker for me. All players should be able to have the same experience, but this isn't possible because only the first player has any creative control over the island.

    AC is finally on a console that allows multiple user profiles, but those don't make a darn bit of difference with this game. Nice cash grab, Nintendo. We won't buy another Animal Crossing game.    … Expand
  52. Kanoshem
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Most reviews here that are low, are review bombs due to the fact that the game locks the Switch to one island per system. As well as the current lack of cloud saving. These are unjust and angry reviews that do not understand what the game is meant to be! Animal Crossing New Horizons is the latest entry in the Animal Crossing series, it is incredible, hosting many improvements, including aMost reviews here that are low, are review bombs due to the fact that the game locks the Switch to one island per system. As well as the current lack of cloud saving. These are unjust and angry reviews that do not understand what the game is meant to be! Animal Crossing New Horizons is the latest entry in the Animal Crossing series, it is incredible, hosting many improvements, including a new random Island system whereby you can travel to a randomly generated island to gather resources, fish, and catch bugs. Not only this but nook Miles is a new system which allows constant progression for doing anything in the game (paying mortgage, fishing, talking to villagers, etc.). The restriction of one island per system is intended to make the game feel personal. As your island and all its progressive, is only on one system. It's truly the best animal crossing game to date and a must buy.… Expand
  53. Sir_Wolfgang
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game, but what should this be with only one island an account! My wife and I, we love the former games, playing together in different villages, but now? But this is really disappointing. I hope, the will change it it asop.… Expand
  54. MOleszek
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    This game is cute and family friendly at the first glance. However if you have more than one person who wants to play this game it immedately goes from cute little farming game to frustrating hellscape.
  55. STOPcryingdude
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. Relaxing, a lot to do and achieve, it doesn't get boring that easily!

    Now what's dumb is how people cry about the fact that there's only one island per console. The game is more open than the other entries into the series. Cmon, get over yourself and deal with it for now. It isn't even a valid reason for you to rate it with 0 just because of this.
  56. King1021
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Having only one player pretty much be in control of the island sucks and is more of a single person game which was really disheartening. Stuff like this can turn fans away from playing the game again
  57. Ah-choo
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Bought my wife the game for my switch. She’s 30 hours in. I wanted to start my own island from scratch but Nintendo expects me to spend $399 CAD more for a new switch and $80 CAD more for a game both of which I already own. This is beyond stupid and greedy from Nintendo. I’m extremely disappointed. Rated a zero cause I don’t get to play a game I already paid for on a console I already paidBought my wife the game for my switch. She’s 30 hours in. I wanted to start my own island from scratch but Nintendo expects me to spend $399 CAD more for a new switch and $80 CAD more for a game both of which I already own. This is beyond stupid and greedy from Nintendo. I’m extremely disappointed. Rated a zero cause I don’t get to play a game I already paid for on a console I already paid for.… Expand
  58. Marayna
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    the whole one island per switch console is a bunch of bs. don’t waste your money just play the ds versión at this point. would be a 10/10 game if it didn’t cause family issues with us not being able to have our own island. disappointed!
  59. MomGamer
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    It is hugely disappointing that the game only allows a single island. My kids have been counting the days for this game to arrive (267 days of counting and waiting!!!!). One child played for a bit and the other got ready to play and then discovered they could not create their own island. While the game play itself is fun and well designed this is a major weakness. With no warning at theIt is hugely disappointing that the game only allows a single island. My kids have been counting the days for this game to arrive (267 days of counting and waiting!!!!). One child played for a bit and the other got ready to play and then discovered they could not create their own island. While the game play itself is fun and well designed this is a major weakness. With no warning at the outset of play that only a single island will be available. Nintendo really needs to remedy this.… Expand
  60. generalPattern
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I'm sure my girlfriend would give a better review as her experience of the game has been unhindered by having the first turn at our new purchase of Animal Crossing. However, neither of us realised that we'd have to share an island, and as the initial player, her character gets the full experience of the game. However, I get to miss out on building up the island, contributing to key partsI'm sure my girlfriend would give a better review as her experience of the game has been unhindered by having the first turn at our new purchase of Animal Crossing. However, neither of us realised that we'd have to share an island, and as the initial player, her character gets the full experience of the game. However, I get to miss out on building up the island, contributing to key parts of the campaign and missing out on key information including items/recipes that prevent me from accessing whole areas of the game. She currently has to mail me a frigging ladder at the end of her turn. We have different schedules and frankly this sucks. Don't bother with this version of the game if you will be sharing it with someone who does not have their own Switch. Nintendo, please explain this dumbass move.… Expand
  61. JustinASec
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    The game is amazing, but the fact that I have to get another switch so my girlfriend can play her own island is insane and is kinda EA levels of greedy. If only I could save my island to the cloud, or even my SD card, she could play, but that's all disabled for reasons.
  62. Zanderzen
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only one principal account.
    I have two daughters, it is very cruel that only one can enjoy the game because of the bad practices of nintendo.    … Expand
  63. CrackPipe
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far, I have put more time into this game than I’d like to admit. I really like a lot of the new things that have been added, but I feel that so much of the old content that made the game feel well rounded is missing. I am at the point where I believe I have obtained every shop/ building in the game and there’s about the same amount as the GameCube game. Pros:
    Fantastic graphics
    Online works very well
    Museum is beautiful
    Fishing/bug catching is still solid
    Fossils are the same Interior design system
    Sending letters/presents to real life friends
    Villager interactions are better
    Lost items aren’t as annoying
    Crafting system for building items
    Nook miles system

    Cons:
    Only one upgrade of nook’s cranny
    Very little to do other than fish, catch bugs, and collect resources A lot of beloved characters from older titles are completely gone. Only characters, other than villagers, are the nooks, Isabelle, blawthers, able sisters, and occasional merchants
    No club
    No garden store
    No dream lounge
    No kicks(he stops by town with small inventory)
    No tours No post office
    No shampoodle
    No coffee shop
    Items are very expensive for basic household things(ex:cello=100,000 bells)
    One island per switch(doesn’t affect me)
    Wait times for tutorial are many
    Items break all the time
    Crafting takes way too long depending on the item
    Tedious work for resources
    No tropical fruit
    No hedges No swimming/diving
    No ordinances
    Moving buildings on island costs a lot of money and is not the easiest to get perfect Overall, I feel as if this game is just a hollow shell. For $60 I expected there to be more content then ever but it just feels barren. This is from someone who owns and has loved all the past games. Hopefully updates add a bunch of content, but $60 for an unfinished game is not acceptable.    … Expand
  64. SFODFOTOC
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    If you have a Switch for only yourself then I recommend this game but if you have a Switch multiple people use? DON'T! This is really bad and quite frankly really throws me off. You can only have one island on the entire console. So good luck trying to experience all the game has to offer because others will take experiences from you and probably even accidentally steal from you. This isIf you have a Switch for only yourself then I recommend this game but if you have a Switch multiple people use? DON'T! This is really bad and quite frankly really throws me off. You can only have one island on the entire console. So good luck trying to experience all the game has to offer because others will take experiences from you and probably even accidentally steal from you. This is really bad and Nintendo needs to fix it now!!!!… Expand
  65. Under_Ach1ever
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    I bought this game digitally for my wife and I. Started the game under my account. Wife wanted to play but cannot play her own game. She has limited abilities to play within my game space. This game doesn't let more than one person have an island on a Nintendo Switch. Not even if you have multiple accounts, with multiple Nintendo Online subs. Do not support this.
  66. tacogardevoir
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Sure it suffers from the inability to make more than one island along with the older animal crossing tripe, but the amount of review bombs for this game is stupidly overblown. It is an incredibly enjoyable game that just has some flaws for groups of people who all want to play. Just realize that the limits of accessing others islands for the most part is just the same as a Minecraft worldSure it suffers from the inability to make more than one island along with the older animal crossing tripe, but the amount of review bombs for this game is stupidly overblown. It is an incredibly enjoyable game that just has some flaws for groups of people who all want to play. Just realize that the limits of accessing others islands for the most part is just the same as a Minecraft world or Terraria game. If the owner leave you can't play on that world again. Deal with it and enjoy the great game you do already have.… Expand
  67. Joquerol
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Nintendo fix this.This is the worst time to be SO greedy. My wife and I were very excited to play our first Animal Crossing ever. Now we're probably just going to skip this one entirely.
  68. Camelapollo3439
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    Well sadly I got to be the second islander, at first I was excited I got to live with my brother on the same island, but the problems started to appear soon there after... Basically there were no resources around, the other villagers are pointless, I can't even donate for building like come on man I want to help out. Nontheless it is a beautiful game, but I just can't play it basically, IWell sadly I got to be the second islander, at first I was excited I got to live with my brother on the same island, but the problems started to appear soon there after... Basically there were no resources around, the other villagers are pointless, I can't even donate for building like come on man I want to help out. Nontheless it is a beautiful game, but I just can't play it basically, I can only fish and catch bugs to sell and that's it, I'm stuck in that same loop and honestly it can get boring.… Expand
  69. DMGVR
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    Local co-op (a key component of the game) is effectively broken; though I'm sure only being able to progress with a single character at a time is a "feature" according to Nintendo...
  70. absentxminded
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I had very high hopes for this game, and I started playing this series as a kid when wild world was released. This game has surpassed all expectations I had, and I've already put so many hours into it. It has all of the elements from the old games plus so much more.
  71. Ari2711
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    My first Animal Crossing game and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's the perfect game to play in the current situation. There are tons of furniture, decorative and clothing options that all look beautiful. You can create your own designs and share them with everyone. You can even use old designs from New Leaf. The best part is the museum. Tons of fish and insects are available to beMy first Animal Crossing game and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's the perfect game to play in the current situation. There are tons of furniture, decorative and clothing options that all look beautiful. You can create your own designs and share them with everyone. You can even use old designs from New Leaf. The best part is the museum. Tons of fish and insects are available to be collected and donated to the museum. It's incredibly fun to meet up with friends and tour each others collections. You can even dig up fossils and donate them to be able to see huge skeletons of dinosaurs.… Expand
  72. exycited
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    I bought this game, bc I thought it would be relaxing and fun. It probably is for the first player but not for the second player on the island.

    My roommate started her playthrough first and I was excited to start mine too only to be extremely disappointed that I cannot make my own island and instead I have to be stuck on her island as a second player. The fact that the second player    I bought this game, bc I thought it would be relaxing and fun. It probably is for the first player but not for the second player on the island.

    My roommate started her playthrough first and I was excited to start mine too only to be extremely disappointed that I cannot make my own island and instead I have to be stuck on her island as a second player.
    The fact that the second player cannot progress through the story like the first one makes it a sad experience - as a second player I am missing the story, some dialogue options and interactions as well as creative control over the island and so the reception of the game changes a lot for me. Also, it's not only the story, the mechanics change too - I cannot even get the axe recipe without spending the money. The first player gets it through interactions with Tom Nook. And while the cost might be similar in both cases, the experience is very different - i really dislike it.

    The restriction of one island per switch is artificial and could easily be changed to one island per profile. I've already paid whole 60$ for this game - and because of the limit of one island per console it feels like the price is too high. Especially when we compare it to other Nintendo games at a similar price point like BOTW which can be played separately on different profiles.

    Animal Crossing has a family-friendly rating and so you would think it would be a family-friendly game, but if you want to play with your spouse or have more than one child you would have to buy a whole new Switch for both people to enjoy the game on their own instead of having to share an island because of some artificial restrictions.
    Also the fact that this cannot be remedied by buying a second game cartridge and only by buying a second Switch makes it feel like a cash grab on the side of Nintendo. I understand that the saves are stored on the console not the cartridge, but I am sure this could have been remedied in some way.

    I had very high expectations of this game and was looking forward to spending time on my island paradise with cute animal friends, but instead I feel like an NPC in my own game and I have to fight over resources with my friend...
    I wish I could give this game a higher score, bc it really is cute and sweet, but I don't feel like I can do that in this situation - thus the low score.

    I hope Nintendo rethinks this and patches the game, but I am not very hopeful that it will happen.    … Expand
  73. Pems
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Flawless in so many ways. Do yourself a favour and don't pay attention to petty review-bombers.
  74. Karegg
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Allowing only one island and one primary resident per console is unacceptable. Had we known, I'm not sure if we would have bought it. It's causing hard feelings in my household.
  75. AlxFz
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I want second island!! For my kids
    Why nintendo?? Whyyyyyy?? 3ds i got 3 copies...
  76. bulletchan
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Nintendo never hid the fact it was one island per Switch. Please cry more. The true fans are too busy enjoying themselves to give a damn.
  77. Shippuden64
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    I am loving the game so far. The only setback is the limitation to just one island per switch and that the local multiplayer player could be much better.
  78. mediamajors
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Is it just me or is anyone else getting tired of Nintendo's game restrictions??
    I bought this game for my girlfriend with every intention of creating and sharing a island together but she arrived at the island first and now I feel like my island experience has been watered down. I'm unable to have my own save file and I'm unable to progress the game in any meaningful way. I'm basically a    Is it just me or is anyone else getting tired of Nintendo's game restrictions??
    I bought this game for my girlfriend with every intention of creating and sharing a island together but she arrived at the island first and now I feel like my island experience has been watered down. I'm unable to have my own save file and I'm unable to progress the game in any meaningful way. I'm basically a worker bee. Thanks for creating a wonderful innocent game and then drowning it with monetary restrictions Nintendo. I suppose you expect me to go buy another switch... Oh wait you can't find them because Nintendo doesn't understand what is expected of them    … Expand
  79. irzaliando
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Although the 1 Switch 1 save file is terribly frustrating, this game is still really amazing. It's simply the best Animal Crossing game to date.
  80. Sammyjwt
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This game is AMAZING! The review bombing on this website is truly toxic. Yes it's not optimal to play with multiple players on one switch, but this was already mentioned before release. It's not a reason to give it a 0/10. I have been playing daily since March 18th and I can say that this is one of the most fun and relaxing games I've played in a long time. There is so much to do, but allThis game is AMAZING! The review bombing on this website is truly toxic. Yes it's not optimal to play with multiple players on one switch, but this was already mentioned before release. It's not a reason to give it a 0/10. I have been playing daily since March 18th and I can say that this is one of the most fun and relaxing games I've played in a long time. There is so much to do, but all in your own pace. Want to play 20 mins a day? Go ahead! Or binge it the entire evening farming materials and crafting furniture for your cozy little house? It's up to you! Normally I'm into action games and shooters but so far I'm really enjoying this game and I can't wait to see what April has in store for us. 10/10… Expand
  81. Mishawak
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have been in the animal crossing fandom since the gamecube release. Me and my boyfriend bought a switch two years ago for the sole purpose of having a console to play on should they release a new animal crossing. When it was finally announced we were thrilled, mostly thrilled for multiplayer as we had always had to play at separate times in the past. This is not a multiplayer game. Only the leader gets access to normal features of the game, and you have to frequently switch out to get anything accomplished. You can’t fish at the same time because not enough fish spawn when there are two players, so you must take turns and decide who will catch what. Not only that, but I later learned that because my boyfriend was the first player to create an account, he would be the only one to get complete access to all gameplay. This means for any exciting developments, I had to wait for him to get on and get them done for me. As someone who plays more often, this is not too great for me. I love the game and the new features they have included, but it seems like they designed this game so you would absolutely have to purchase a second console and second copy just to get the full experience you were intended. I’m very sad as me and my boyfriend essentially have to fight over who will be the leader and it creates the opposite of a smooth playing experience. Really hoping that Nintendo decides to add some changes in the future. Even a split screen play would be better than what they have decided to implement. Great game, if you’re the only one in your household playing.… Expand
  82. Gamer_Rich
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is nice as a whole, really like the upgraded museum. With that being said however there was no reason why friend island could not have transferred over from new leaf to new horizons except for lazy ness.… Expand
  83. Tibstradamus
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I have never left a game review but I made an account just to leave one for this game. Only having one island per switch is dumb but I can deal with it. Not being able to progress as the secondary player is ridiculous. Greedy Nintendo at it again. I'm sure there's people stupid enough to buy a second switch AND game just to be able to fully play with another person.
  84. HarrisonBaggins
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    My review is based on the fact that I just happened to create my account after a 1st player. A 1st player's review may be totally different. As a 2nd player, you are required to sort of be a 2nd class citizen of the island. It's almost like you are living the life of one of the NPC villagers. You're unable to fully experience the whole "start an island from the ground up" thing the gameMy review is based on the fact that I just happened to create my account after a 1st player. A 1st player's review may be totally different. As a 2nd player, you are required to sort of be a 2nd class citizen of the island. It's almost like you are living the life of one of the NPC villagers. You're unable to fully experience the whole "start an island from the ground up" thing the game was touting. Nope. Only 1st player can do that. You are hindered until they decided (and only they decide) how the game advances in any meaningful way. This is ridiculous game design.… Expand
  85. thierfeu
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    The game is nice, smooth, fun, everything I love into a video game. so my mark is 10/10

    but... there is a terrible point that is the fact that only one island can be created per CONSOLE !
    unacceptable, and regarding this decision the game desserves a -9 points markdown.

    so it's 1/10
  86. Cpal4554
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. So much fun stuff to do. Very well made, both for tv and handheld use. Easily worth the money. Considering how much fun is to be had, it makes sense they put in some restrictions. Not worth complaining about, you’ll still get hundreds of hours out of it, each!
  87. Arct1c76
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Graphics look amazing from the jump from New Leaf to new horizons. The one island per switch does kinda suck, but that's not really a huge concern for me because I have fun sharing an island with my family, also if it can be fixed with an update then I dont think it should be counted against, that's just my opinion.
  88. CallMeFreak
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    I felt the need to give my husband his half of the money back when we realized that he would be a glorified visitor. I started the game first because he drove and I started playing it on the way home after getting it.
    Even if we wanted to get another Switch and another copy of the game, we can't. (Plus that's another $360 down the drain, or $260 if we want drifting issues we can't get    I felt the need to give my husband his half of the money back when we realized that he would be a glorified visitor. I started the game first because he drove and I started playing it on the way home after getting it.
    Even if we wanted to get another Switch and another copy of the game, we can't. (Plus that's another $360 down the drain, or $260 if we want drifting issues we can't get fixed out the box.) By the time we can we'll both have moved on to something else.
    I enjoy the game a lot more than he does, that's for sure. I'm glad that there's BL3 DLC that he can enjoy instead.

    I'm sorry I want to spend my $60 the way I want to.    … Expand
  89. rihards
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    1 save! rly? I hate this nintendou game. animal crossing is forcing me to buy additional switch to play with my FAMILY!!!!!!!!
  90. Yawgmoth81
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I very rarely give a game a 10/10, because there's almost always room for improvement. So that 's why I gave a 9/10. I was waiting for this game since the switch came out, after hearing and reading about the game while it was in development I made the descission to buy it, even with all the criticism out there... I was not dissapointed. It's a shame that there's only one island per switch,I very rarely give a game a 10/10, because there's almost always room for improvement. So that 's why I gave a 9/10. I was waiting for this game since the switch came out, after hearing and reading about the game while it was in development I made the descission to buy it, even with all the criticism out there... I was not dissapointed. It's a shame that there's only one island per switch, but it's another reason to buy a switch for my children so we can visit eachothers islands. It's not a reason to give this game a very bad review, because if the only thing that turns your 0 into a 9 or 10 is the one island per system thing maybe you shouldn't have bought it, because that was a feature everyone knew from the beginning... Do your research before you buy people... Otherwise just enjoy the game as is. I know I am. ;-)… Expand
  91. ThatSnailIsFast
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Y'all are being ridiculous. This game is phenomenal and it doesn't deserve to be review bombed because you can only have one island per system. I get it, kids won't enjoy the feature, but review bombing ignores how otherwise extraordinary this game is.
  92. Jaenes
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Я думаю это лучшая игра в которую я когда либо играл.Спасибо Nintendo!Многие считают,что нинтендо сделали один остров на консоль из-за жадности,но я думаю что это бред
  93. Ray1999
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I've played Nintendo since the NES console days and I can honestly say that this is one of the best games released to date. Do not believe the haters, I'm sure they are all addicted to the game like everyone else and playing it every day but they think its amusing to bring a games score down like the Warcraft fiasco (which deserved a negative rating). Nintendo have always been 10+ yearsI've played Nintendo since the NES console days and I can honestly say that this is one of the best games released to date. Do not believe the haters, I'm sure they are all addicted to the game like everyone else and playing it every day but they think its amusing to bring a games score down like the Warcraft fiasco (which deserved a negative rating). Nintendo have always been 10+ years behind everyone else when it comes to online functionality so I did not expect multiplayer to work seamlessly and the fact I cant save to the cloud is annoying because i cant transfer my save files to my switch lite. Other than that just play the game, get lost in it and try to switch off from the coronovirus fears… Expand
  94. Thh90
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    I hate the fact that only 1 island per console as I believe most of the players would rather have the freedom to develop their island and have their own collections of stuffs by their own. If it is because of local co-op function, l would rather not have it, even though I have multiple family members sharing the console
  95. Governatore
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    Honestly, the fact that each player can't have his/her own island is kind of a game-breaking deal. I truly hope that there will be an update fixing the issue.
  96. Stomtz
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Bought the game for my Girlfriend and me. The system that you can only have one island is absolutely **** Why Nintendo, why???? Destroyed so much fun for me..
  97. Navaking
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    My wife started playing before me. No option to create my own island which is fine but you can’t progress in anything... Being the 2nd player to start on a console SUCKS!!!! You miss out on so much that only the 1st player gets in terms of activities, resources, etc. It's absolutely terrible. You have to buy a 2nd console if more than one person in your household wants to get the full gameMy wife started playing before me. No option to create my own island which is fine but you can’t progress in anything... Being the 2nd player to start on a console SUCKS!!!! You miss out on so much that only the 1st player gets in terms of activities, resources, etc. It's absolutely terrible. You have to buy a 2nd console if more than one person in your household wants to get the full game experience. That's unacceptable.… Expand
  98. CocaColaCan
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing experience. This is the closest we can get to animal crossing perfection.
  99. Highheels82
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I’ve ever played. Animal crossing New Horizons is a wonderful and relaxing game especially during this tough time.
  100. Bmunoz23
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console. The only way to get another is to buy another console I don’t mind buying another copy of the game but another console is too much. I’m leaving such a negative score in the hopes nintendo has a change of heart.
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  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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