Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. robyAp
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The best game in the entire franchise. Refine and expand what your past installment did.
  2. javierc
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    the inability for users of the same switch to have different islands sucks. i can't even review the game properly because i can't progress properly
  3. markkbara122
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Probably the best animal crossing game to date. Great for all-time players and new ones alike. The wait for the game was worth it, as it shows a leap from previous entries. It has good online play and charming characters. New options to explore and find things. It helps to relax, pass the time and interact. A great game overall. If you are scared by the mixed user reviews, just note, allProbably the best animal crossing game to date. Great for all-time players and new ones alike. The wait for the game was worth it, as it shows a leap from previous entries. It has good online play and charming characters. New options to explore and find things. It helps to relax, pass the time and interact. A great game overall. If you are scared by the mixed user reviews, just note, all of the negative ones complain on the lack of being able to have two islands in the same switch. I don't have this problem myself, but if you have no interest in having multiple islands do not hesitate on getting this game.… Expand
  4. ZinniaWish
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Es hermoso y lleno de vida , con un montón de cosas que hacer y sin fin simpre hay algo que lograr, los detalles se cuidaron muy bien y la experiencia de convivi con tu familia y amigos desde una misma consola es lo que fomenta a planar las cosas que se pueden lograr.

    Desde la E3 se nos confirma una isla por consola y eso no fue novedad para mi por que es algo normal en la saga compartir    Es hermoso y lleno de vida , con un montón de cosas que hacer y sin fin simpre hay algo que lograr, los detalles se cuidaron muy bien y la experiencia de convivi con tu familia y amigos desde una misma consola es lo que fomenta a planar las cosas que se pueden lograr.

    Desde la E3 se nos confirma una isla por consola y eso no fue novedad para mi por que es algo normal en la saga compartir el pueblo con otros 3 avatares o personas, pero el que puedas jugar al mismo tiempo con otra personan ayuda a facilitar ciertas tareas y hacen el día más difrutables .

    La gente que lo tiene bien en claro sabía que si quería ser individualista o compartir su isla con sus seres cercanos, muchos tomaron la precaución de compar una consola antes o se esperaron a la edición especial y eso esta bien para unos y mal para otros, pero no es novedad tener que comprar otro consola para poder jugar otros títulos multijugador con otra persona cercana a ti, como el caso de mosnter hunter, splatoon, o pokemon por que no se pueden jugar de dos al mismo tiempo y mucho menos compartir la partida. Para mi este juego es perfecto y muy disfrutable , el ver hasta donde llega la gente con sus islas será cosa del la imaginación que tenga cada quien.    … Expand
  5. writeforurlife
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    I'm so happy to be returning to the world of Animal Crossing. All our old friends from previous games appear to be on the island with us, along with some new characters. The online multiplayer functionality is better than it's ever been, and I like the addition of a crafting system. Of course, with new technology, New Horizons is the most beautifully rendered game in the Animal CrossingI'm so happy to be returning to the world of Animal Crossing. All our old friends from previous games appear to be on the island with us, along with some new characters. The online multiplayer functionality is better than it's ever been, and I like the addition of a crafting system. Of course, with new technology, New Horizons is the most beautifully rendered game in the Animal Crossing series so far. I'm especially impressed with the lighting and the "fuzzy" detail on many of the animal neighbors. New Horizons also introduces a new character creation mechanic. No more frantically searching for the "right" answers to questions from Bob or K.K. Slider to create a character that looks how you want - now you can just choose from a wider variety of skin tones, eye shapes, and hair styles and colors.

    Of course it's disappointing that there can't be multiple "islands" on the same device or game card. However, this isn't new: only one player per game card could be the "mayor" of the town in New Leaf, leaving the other player unable to make changes to the town. Other than wishing more than one person could have an island on the same save file, New Horizons is everything I wanted from a new Animal Crossing game and more.    … Expand
  6. aerthax
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I'm really disappointed by this Nintendo game. The fact that you can only play on one island on one console even if you log in through different accounts and only the Player Nr.1 can actually make progress in the game is very frustrating. I will return the game because Nintendo unveils prehistoric strategies to force the people to buy more nintendo switch consoles. For bigger families andI'm really disappointed by this Nintendo game. The fact that you can only play on one island on one console even if you log in through different accounts and only the Player Nr.1 can actually make progress in the game is very frustrating. I will return the game because Nintendo unveils prehistoric strategies to force the people to buy more nintendo switch consoles. For bigger families and couples it's even more horrible.
    Sorry, Nintendo.
    Very bad Move    … Expand
  7. BlazedIon
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    the inability for users of the same switch to have different islands isn’t cool. In fact, only the first player on the switch can complete assignments from Tom Nook and other characters. 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. Nintendo is acting alot like EA in this buisness practice.
  8. Konaim
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The game is fantastic! All these people review bombing with scores of 0-1 because of the one Island per system is just silly. Sure it's not entirely convenient, but it's absolutely not game breaking at all. Stop review bombing games children!!
  9. brock8686
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Everything I was hoping it would be. I never rate games but the butthurt review bombing inspired me to jump in and negate at least 1 of the angry manchildren reviews. Seriously though, it's embarrassing behavior.
  10. Jackary
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Every single Animal Crossing entry has been 1 island per console (per memory).

    Ignore most of these reviews from players who are salty and clearly havent played Animal Crossing before.
  11. ClayT
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    Created an account just to add my voice to the crowd. I bought the game for my fiancé and I to play together. Of the two of us, I am the one who is much more likely to play. I let her play the game first so that she could name the island and choose where she wanted her house. Little did I know that she would become the primary player, essentially locking me out of progressing the island onCreated an account just to add my voice to the crowd. I bought the game for my fiancé and I to play together. Of the two of us, I am the one who is much more likely to play. I let her play the game first so that she could name the island and choose where she wanted her house. Little did I know that she would become the primary player, essentially locking me out of progressing the island on my own at all. What is the point in separating what each player has the capability of doing? She mostly enjoys fishing and catching butterflies, and isn’t interested at all in grinding material. None the less, it’s up to her to progress the game, building items for new homes, opening the museum, etc. On top of that, she’s given recipes that I don’t get to make these things for the home. The secondary account is just at pure disadvantage. I knew coming into the game that we had to share an island, which I had no issue with. What I didn’t realize was that I had to deal with a caste system and have my villager live like a second hand citizen. There was no warning that the secondary account was going to have limited influence on the island. There is no way to switch who is in what position, either. Nintendo really needs to fix this issue. I would be having a thoroughly enjoyable time if it wasn’t for this awful system.… Expand
  12. Mattee
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Really, an amazing game! This is my first Animal Crossing game and I am enjoying it so much! The one island per console thing is a bit of a bummer but I guess that's just how Animal Crossing always has been. Loving the cute and colorful graphics! The sound design is great, as well. It feels like you are really on a deserted island getaway. Overall, great game! Must-buy!
  13. Lost4parts
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Only one island per switch. Even if you have another copy of the game. The saved file remains on the switch. I can appreciate developers incorporating new ideas to get people to play together, but such things shouldnt be forced upon the player.
  14. 4Plants
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Finally an animal Crossing where we can put our leave down outside of our house and it can actually be the object. Even though animal crossing in the past was played for years in our house--including my elderly mother who played happily played 'A New Leaf' from the day it came out until now; Our hopes finally came true with New Horizons. I like that when we go into our house we can turnFinally an animal Crossing where we can put our leave down outside of our house and it can actually be the object. Even though animal crossing in the past was played for years in our house--including my elderly mother who played happily played 'A New Leaf' from the day it came out until now; Our hopes finally came true with New Horizons. I like that when we go into our house we can turn the toggle switch so we have a 360° view of each room. I wish we could do that on the outside of the house as well. … Expand
  15. Neatqt
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    Cast: 6/10
    Story: 6/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10

    Recommended
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  16. ReaperAvarynii
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Effort was definitely made on this game. I can tell that there are different types of things to do in game. However I almost guarantee that I will never get there. For now, I really like the game. For now. Multiplayer is awful, I bought it so my wife and I could enjoy something fun and it turns out that second player is just one person as the leader and the other follows them around pretty much unable to do anything but pick stuff up. Pointless and not worth setting up in the first place. As far as online goes I won't even bother trying it. Having 8 people able to draw off of my already dismal material sources at anytime just isn't feasible. Iron nuggets are hyper rare at best. I get one on average for every two days I play. I think the idea behind this is to encourage online play.

    At first I was super excited, this is a new and unique concept to me. I don't predict I am going to care enough about it to play more than a week or so. I have a situation in which I need a tiny number of iron nuggets and at the pace I'm going I'll have flat gotten tired of trying. You can spend certain currency to go to vacant islands and take supplies, but you will only get so much of that currency so if you don't think before you spend you will find yourself in short supply and only able to get a bit every day.

    The whole game appears to be geared towards tiny amounts of play time. At an hour every day I have ran all but the most common resources out. Even weeds no longer spawn on the parts of the island I can reach. If I have two inventories of high value items to sell, the second inventory (And so on) always seems to sell for substantially less which means it becomes annoying trying to grind for money.

    Tools that last require resources that I can't afford to spare if I want to progress the game, so I am currently unable to craft them. This was a terrible oversight at best. I've resorted to making cheap tools over and over again and have ultimately found they are more cost efficient in the long run.

    I can't recommend this game. I will continue to hang in there and update my review for as long as I can hold my attention on the game but again I doubt I'll even still keep it downloaded on my switch past a week or two.

    Don't buy it.    … Expand
  17. Dippylass
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I love the feel of the game (being new to the Animal Crossing games in general), I can't rate this game higher than 0 due to the terrible decisions around multiplayer households playing together.

    I bought this game primarily for myself, whilst my boyfriend could play less when he wanted. Unfortunately due to timings he played first. Little did I know this sealed the deal for me poor game experience. The first player has access to The main story line and decision making roles. Any extra player is a glorified NPC who contributes nothing!!! As i payed for the game i expect to be able to get the same game experience, it is shocking decision by jintendo to limit people in this way and try and fve thmee to buy another switch. BEWARE IF YOU HAVE KIDS AS IT IS BOUND TO CAUSE ARGUMENTS.    … Expand
  18. SimpleSimonSays
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Bought this for myself and my wife to play, but in Nintendo's infinite wisdom they have decided that only one of us will ever get to enjoy the full experience, locking out anyone but the first player from making critical game decisions. At least my wife gets to play properly I've already had to quit.
  19. Jolteoncid
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Me parece un juego bastante relagente y bueno la verdad además de que jugarlo con amigos es divertido pero por lo que veo hay mucha gente con cuentas falsas que odian a Nintendo se les tendría que caer la cara de vergüenza hacer lo que hacen no veo normal que una persona que no a probado el juego tenga derecho a votar deberían solamente dejar votar a las personas que tengan el juegoMe parece un juego bastante relagente y bueno la verdad además de que jugarlo con amigos es divertido pero por lo que veo hay mucha gente con cuentas falsas que odian a Nintendo se les tendría que caer la cara de vergüenza hacer lo que hacen no veo normal que una persona que no a probado el juego tenga derecho a votar deberían solamente dejar votar a las personas que tengan el juego escaneando el usuario de la consola en la página web… Expand
  20. Revengeoutlaw
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    It would be a 9/10 IF nintendo did not choose that i need a own switch if i want to play on my own island when 2 players want to play this game. Wtf nintendo. Right, no animal crossing had this before but no DS had more than 2 accounts aviable either!!
  21. jacobbatey
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    this game is absolutely fantastic, the crafting system and freedom of layout design really helps differentiate this game from the previous instalments in the franchise, while still feeling like the traditional animal crossing games. The only negative i have with this game is the lack of multiple saves per switch, however i do not feel this a negative enough point to ruin the entire game, ithis game is absolutely fantastic, the crafting system and freedom of layout design really helps differentiate this game from the previous instalments in the franchise, while still feeling like the traditional animal crossing games. The only negative i have with this game is the lack of multiple saves per switch, however i do not feel this a negative enough point to ruin the entire game, i personally do not share a switch with anyone, but this game is absolutely brilliant and i highly recommend.… Expand
  22. Fakit
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Was going to give it a 9 mainly due to the equipment durability issue however, I changed it to a 10 to try and balance out the unnecessary zeroes it is receiving. Yeah I can see how people are upset that they cannot have more than one island due to having multiple families but the review should be based on how the game looks and plays. On that note the game plays great, better experienceWas going to give it a 9 mainly due to the equipment durability issue however, I changed it to a 10 to try and balance out the unnecessary zeroes it is receiving. Yeah I can see how people are upset that they cannot have more than one island due to having multiple families but the review should be based on how the game looks and plays. On that note the game plays great, better experience and creativity than ever before. HD graphics suit well for the game, and adding in simple features such as being able to place outdoor objects or river hopping makes the experience much more enjoyable. As stated before my only issue is that the equipment breaks and I really do not want to have to carry around more than one shovel, fishing rod, etc. Overall great game, highly recommend.… Expand
  23. andrewdroth
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Abysmal second player functionality. The progress in the game is locked by what the first player does.
  24. vale00
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Great game! I have never played animal crossing before, and hesitated buying it, because I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it. I really am loving it, though. You get this warm feeling of being part of a community, and the characters feel really alive. Unlocking new recipes, buildings and islanders gives a sense of progression I didn't think the game would have, and it's pretty cool seeing theGreat game! I have never played animal crossing before, and hesitated buying it, because I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it. I really am loving it, though. You get this warm feeling of being part of a community, and the characters feel really alive. Unlocking new recipes, buildings and islanders gives a sense of progression I didn't think the game would have, and it's pretty cool seeing the island grow more and more each day that passes.… Expand
  25. Jesse_a29
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Im not citizen rep so I dont get to actually play the game. What exactly were they thinking about besides more copies equal more money.
  26. askold666
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Well first let me say that I'm not here to bash the game but this needs to be fixed. I bought the game, digital version and now we may ask for a refund. Yes I like the game but its a cute thing to say we decided to go with only one island per console so families could comucicate and co-operate. If we could at least.. We all love the game butwe feel like nintendo made many poor decisionsWell first let me say that I'm not here to bash the game but this needs to be fixed. I bought the game, digital version and now we may ask for a refund. Yes I like the game but its a cute thing to say we decided to go with only one island per console so families could comucicate and co-operate. If we could at least.. We all love the game butwe feel like nintendo made many poor decisions with this one, what could be the best game (well it is if your are the only one playing).... I'm lost for words, Nintendo you are becoming like every bad companies in there, jsut Greedy… Expand
  27. JiveTurkey
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    One island per switch is dumb. WTF Nintendo? I will no longer purchase games with pointless restrictions like this.
  28. Bl4ckSh33p
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Overall a great game so far but every player should be able to create unlimited islands! At least one for every local player.
  29. jimmyjimjim
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    Honestly the one island per switch feature doesn't affect me since I'm the only user of my switch. However as a matter of principle I'm giving this a bad review. This is such a baffling decision by Nintendo. I mean seriously, what were they thinking?? This just shows how absolutely greedy they are and how little they care about their fans. With this move they basically gave a middle fingerHonestly the one island per switch feature doesn't affect me since I'm the only user of my switch. However as a matter of principle I'm giving this a bad review. This is such a baffling decision by Nintendo. I mean seriously, what were they thinking?? This just shows how absolutely greedy they are and how little they care about their fans. With this move they basically gave a middle finger to all of us and told us that they only care about making money. I always thought they were one of the good ones, but after this I'm reconsidering that position. Shame on you Nintendo!… Expand
  30. Simsalahbim
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    If you have 2 kids (or more) and they both want to play this game in a peacefull democratc way, then don't buy this game. You can only create 1 island, the first player that creates this island = boss in other words this game is created for 1 player or for households with multiple nintendo switches.
  31. rbish
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Trying to make households buy multiple switches because they can't make their own islands and being locked behind player number ones progress.
    Smells like EA
  32. Jakobrockon
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Stunning. Stress relieving. Unbelievably charming and joyful. The ability to curate your island and enjoy the slow passing of time rather than the constant pressure to build, buy, and discover things on an objective storyline other games work with is exceptionally refreshing. Not to mention, the game is CUTE. The puns, the blathering of animal creatures in place of speech, the adorableStunning. Stress relieving. Unbelievably charming and joyful. The ability to curate your island and enjoy the slow passing of time rather than the constant pressure to build, buy, and discover things on an objective storyline other games work with is exceptionally refreshing. Not to mention, the game is CUTE. The puns, the blathering of animal creatures in place of speech, the adorable poses your character makes when changing outfits.

    It is the nonlinear game all can enjoy, if you only look past it's simple setup. If you want complexity, seek elsewhere. This is purely for the young at heart and those than want to escape reality with their friends, or on their own.    … Expand
  33. Andrespok
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Is incredible! I exceed my expectations.
    And I'm not concerned that it's only one island per console.
    The game has always been like this forever.
  34. PaperWario
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is great. Everyone complaining about the multiplayer can’t read. The information has been there. Do a little research before you spend $60 on a game.
  35. Jimo
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    While yes, being limited to one island per switch is pretty stupid, it is certainly not enough to make it a 0/10 game. New horizons is the best game in the series in my opinion. Its looks gorgeous, it's fun and interactive, so relaxing and very polished. If you just want a layer back and chill experience, I highly recommend this game.
  36. Blackrose1691
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Hours of fun so far. I love the game and cannot wait for more time to pass. Right now I am just watching my flowers crossbreed for the rare one!
  37. IreAlt05
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Un juego excelente, con detalles muy cuidados. Su mundo es muy intensivo y se han mejorado los fallos de su anterior entrega. El mejor Animal crossing de la saga.
  38. sicariana
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons only allows one save file per switch; anyone who shares a switch will not be able to play the game. Very disappointing. Text and cutscenes also need to be skippable.
  39. MrFrijolero
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Games implemented new features and great ways to prevent other from cheating and ruining the in game trade currency. Honestly a huge step up from New Leaf. It’s what City Folk should have been. The long wait was worth it and they’ve kept their fans happy. Don’t listen to the other reviews, it’s just Sony fans complaining because they don’t own a switch and don’t have anything even close toGames implemented new features and great ways to prevent other from cheating and ruining the in game trade currency. Honestly a huge step up from New Leaf. It’s what City Folk should have been. The long wait was worth it and they’ve kept their fans happy. Don’t listen to the other reviews, it’s just Sony fans complaining because they don’t own a switch and don’t have anything even close to this for their console.… Expand
  40. Hahn
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Que gran juego, llevo horas de vicio. es muy bueno se puede hacer de todo. nada mejor para pasar la pandemia
  41. steevee
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This game is undeniably adorable and super fun, unless, like me, you are the second player on the same switch system. Then the game locks you out of all consequential decisions and you have to wait for player one to progress as a passive resident on the same island. The only way to get the full experience is to but another switch system. This is absolutely not acceptable and has destroyedThis game is undeniably adorable and super fun, unless, like me, you are the second player on the same switch system. Then the game locks you out of all consequential decisions and you have to wait for player one to progress as a passive resident on the same island. The only way to get the full experience is to but another switch system. This is absolutely not acceptable and has destroyed and fun I was having in the game.… Expand
  42. Wack88
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    you already know why Im upset it’s a good game but Nintendo needs to add what we’ve been asking for.
  43. magnussh
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is just awesome! Everything about the game is so polished, cute and well-made! I just know this is a game I will be spending the majority of my quarantine time on as well as many more hours after! My favorite game on switch and the best game in the Animal Crossing series so far!
  44. DasEker
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    It is ridiculous that Nintendo does not allow each user to have a separate island. Not even buying a second cartridge works, you have to buy a second switch system for another island and that is just bs. This is even worse than EA!
  45. SenpaiJake
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing has been a series beloved by many, and for good reason. It is a feel-good, calm and open-ended game that allows the user to live a second day-to-day life among the animals of the world. Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays true to that formula - in some cases - while also breathing a much needed plume of fresh air into the series.

    New Horizons drops the player into a    Animal Crossing has been a series beloved by many, and for good reason. It is a feel-good, calm and open-ended game that allows the user to live a second day-to-day life among the animals of the world. Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays true to that formula - in some cases - while also breathing a much needed plume of fresh air into the series.

    New Horizons drops the player into a deserted island setting with two other random villagers. You are here by order of Tom Nook and his apprentices Timmy & Tommy, who have set a vacation package for you. You start off the game in a cycle of material grinding and crafting, almost as if you just started a new Minecraft world. The newest functionality in the series to date here is the crafting and use of raw materials. You will build tools (a lot), harvest raw materials from rocks and trees, and continue crafting each day to make new furniture, fulfill any requests Tom Nook lays out for you, and to even build some homes.

    While there are no true end-goals or end game, Animal Crossing has never been about that. The game does give a player a general direction, in which you and Nook will build the island into a bustling little community, where you have complete control on housing location, bridges, inclines, and even the terrain! The creativity mixed with the endless amount of items there seems to be leaves for many to dump hours daily into a series you would typically only play for an hour or so every so often. This in addition to the Nook Miles, a set of finite and smaller infinite goals, allows for an addictive and repetitive game play experience. House decorating has received a major overhaul with the new drag and drop editor (a godsend!). The developer definitely focused a lot on small details too, with the gorgeous graphics depicting realistic rain, wind rustling the trees and weeds, detailed bugs and fish, and even the ability to eat fruit for a reason!

    While New Horizons expands in many ways, there are some choices that have left the game feeling a little bit lonely, and others confused. Things such as Gyroids and the Cafe, or other staples of the series are completely missing. The Happy Home Academy no longer has a cool online showcase of player homes, and has gone back to simply sending you random gifts each week. A lot of the Nintendo-themed game items seemed to have disappeared, and the ones available have become extremely harder to obtain and there are few of them. One of the saddest changes to me so far seems to be with your villagers. There are so many to possibly have move in, but unlike older games where villager interaction was a major part of what you do, it feels very stripped down in New Horizons. Villagers, more often than not, repeat the same dialogues each day, and usually don't have much to say in general. It's rare to get one caught on a tangent, or ask you random questions, or request your help finding an item. In New Leaf you could even play games like Hide and Seek with them, but in New Horizons it seems they'd rather stay home or stretch in the town plaza and say a couple blips to you and that's it.

    Lastly, multiplayer and the handling of saves naturally come into the discussion. A lot of people have shared concern over the fact one system has one island, and while it might be shocking to new players, this isn't the only Animal Crossing to function this way. One system usually holds one world for multiple players to play on. While they have locked progression to the first user; a bad call in many ways, the overall state of it is typical here but I can see why it would obstruct the fun for many families or couples who only have one switch. General multiplayer, especially online and local wireless, is basic and for that its fun. You can set best friends, and you can all visit each other's islands to talk to locals, hang out, and acquire materials. No qualms there.

    Lastly, we have to look at the save backups. There currently exist no way to do so, but they have stated they're working on a system to cater to those that need it.

    New Horizons is an amazingly fun and addictive title with beautiful graphics, cheery and calming music, and endless creative possibilities. While it's a great AC game, many series fans will be bummed about the loss of many series mainstays and might find it lacking for that matter, but it has become widely accessible for that reason, and I can safely say it is a wonderful game and I can't recommend it enough for its gameplay and aesthetic alone.    … Expand
  46. Mintypaws
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It’s really cute and fun. It makes me smile and if you want some fun to pass the time pick it up
    People are review bombing it because they don’t like one island per switch.
    But that doesn’t affect me and is a perfect game for me.
    If your lonely and want some friends pick up this game
  47. OneWheel
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    I loved this game as I started it up. It was so beautiful and seemed to be everything I wanted in an animal crossing game...

    Then the grind started. You need iron to unlock the recipes to explore your whole island. But you can't easily get enough iron to do that unless you can reach the rocks on the inaccessible parts of the island. So you harvest what little you can each day before    I loved this game as I started it up. It was so beautiful and seemed to be everything I wanted in an animal crossing game...

    Then the grind started. You need iron to unlock the recipes to explore your whole island. But you can't easily get enough iron to do that unless you can reach the rocks on the inaccessible parts of the island. So you harvest what little you can each day before being forced to wait till the next day to harvest more. And all the while, your tools are breaking, which costs iron to replace, slowing your progress.

    When you finally DO unlock the ladder to explore the whole island, you're tasked with wasting much, much more of your precious resources building stupid crap for NPC neighbors.

    This game has a lot going for it. BUT so, so much of the great content is locked behind arbitrary, frustrating, grindy nonsense. When you are the only character in the game capable of any decision making, crafting, or planning of any sort, it gets tedious fast. It wouldn't be so bad if you could *purchase* some of the resources you need, but you can't. You have to build the tools to harvest them. You have to harvest them. You have to build the furniture with them. You have to choose where the furniture goes. You have to do everything yourself if you want to unlock everything the game has to offer.

    Nintendo promised us an Animal Crossing game where we *could* completely customize every square inch of the island.

    Sadly, what they delivered is an Animal Crossing game where you are *forced* to customize every square inch of the island.

    This issue combined with the irredeemably stupid choices surrounding cloud saves and multiplayer make this one of the most disappointing games I've ever paid full price for. 5/10

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  48. alyssaemily
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    cant even have my own island as another member of my household has already started playing! ridiculous! we don’t have the money to buy a new nintendo switch! fix your game!!!
  49. ganjaAPE
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Could have been the best Animal Crossing game to date but nope, Nintendo has to ruin it by only allowing one island per game. Girlfriend loves the game, I absolutely hate it now.
  50. Binarissimo
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    It is abused ! A single island per console means practically only one user while there were 4 of us including my 3 kids wanting to play it on our different profiles, I’m disgusted by this Game and Nintendo.
  51. Giboultou
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    First of all I want to admit that yeah, it’s true single console multiplayer options are terrible. The second character gets dumbed down to a sort of follower that can only be in the shadow of the main player. Truth is tho that this feature has been true of New Leaf as well. If you wanted multiple villagers, the second wasn’t mayor and didn’t have as much freedom. So I would say that thisFirst of all I want to admit that yeah, it’s true single console multiplayer options are terrible. The second character gets dumbed down to a sort of follower that can only be in the shadow of the main player. Truth is tho that this feature has been true of New Leaf as well. If you wanted multiple villagers, the second wasn’t mayor and didn’t have as much freedom. So I would say that this isn’t a step back, but rather a lack of step forward from the developers on that front. However I don’t believe that this condemns all the amazing other features and steps forward. All furniture has been remodelled with great details, textures and lighting effects for a game with such a simplistic artistic direction. The museum is sublime, and the hourly music is memorable (for some). Animals now do lots of activities too and feel more alive than ever with witty and varied dialogue. Crafting is simple but well implemented, and it is a pleasure to slowly build the island into the little village the previous games had gotten us used to. I am ready to take off two points for the limitations created for families/friends with one console, though it does not concern me personally, but that does not entirely condemn it for all the wonderful things it has to offer and the great effort that was put into designing the game. It can’t be enjoyed by all, but for those that are planning to play solo, go for it, there is so much to get out of this experience!!… Expand
  52. Xvrignis
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is the best AC, the graphics looks so nice and the gameplay is enjoyful. I have spent about 50 hours since last friday and I cant stop playing it. The game is BEAUTIFUL.
  53. heintzer
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Great game and the issue people have with multiplayer is ridiculous. There are so many reasons why that is the case to share an island. Also it's not that big of a deal to share. The whole point of the game is to have fun and people are taking it too seriously. Enjoy it for what it is, a game and don't get hung up on the fact that you need to actually play it to get the resources you want
  54. xSaur
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    I started playing BEFORE my boyfriend. And in the end, after he went into the game, he just had NOTHING left to do there, because I had already collected all the loot and everything that was on the island. The limitation of one island per Switch is so annoying, why we need co-op mode at all, when only one player gets everything? Sad that Nintendo don't care about fans, only about sellingI started playing BEFORE my boyfriend. And in the end, after he went into the game, he just had NOTHING left to do there, because I had already collected all the loot and everything that was on the island. The limitation of one island per Switch is so annoying, why we need co-op mode at all, when only one player gets everything? Sad that Nintendo don't care about fans, only about selling overpriced games with low fps. Jeezuz, Nintendo really has became worse than EA.… Expand
  55. Fnaf12344
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    Das Spiel ist sehr gut. Für mich und meine Schwestern ist es ein riesen Spaß und jeden Tag gibt es was neues zu machen. Auch dass System mit dem das man nicht alles sofort bekommt ist sehr gut gelungen. DA man sich jetzt mehr Zeit fürs spielen nehmen muss um voran zu kommen. Ein sehr guter Nachfolger
  56. ACNHSUCKS
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Dont play if you want to have your own island as opposed to sharing an island with someone with the same console. Unbelievably stupid business decision. Unless people are stupid enough to buy another console. Wish I could return it but im the idiot who bought it digitally thru eshop
  57. DubzCheckEm
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    Pretty unbelievable how the multiplayer turned out to be. The game itself is pretty enjoyable, but for a family trying to share the game... I just don't see how not allowing each player to enjoy the same features is justifiable. Hopefully they make some kind of patch to address this, but I doubt it. If you play solo, go for it.
  58. Yugare-Chan
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoy the game so far.

    My coups de Coeur's are;
    •The detailed graphics on the critters you catch and the villagers. (you can see fur...omg)
    • crafting and customizing mechanic • STORAGE • Flowers grow back
    • The museum. It's in every game but check it out room per room. Wow. I also have some things I don't necessarily like. Like how you can not access information on the critters you have already caught. You have to catch it again and ask Blathers about it. It gets a little annoying with bugs. I'm hoping I'm just not far enough in game and there's going to be an encyclopedia app on the nook phone.

    Also sometimes I get caught on a barrier around houses and trees and it looks like I'm stuck moonwalking for some reason. A lot of people don't like that you can only have one islands per switch but I don't personally mind. I created new accounts so I could do a themed island based on the Odyssey. When Odysseus was on the goddess witch Circle's island. I understand that if your playing with siblings and you don't want then to mess up your island or vice versa it can get annoying. I hope that maybe for those of you who have issues they will release an update that allows you to choose on your profile if you wish to join the residents of an existing island or forge your way on your own island.

    None of the issues I faced were gamebraking and I still really enjoy the game as a whole. I'd recommend it.    … Expand
  59. jd4242
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    This entry into the franchise is clearly the best animal crossing experience to date. However, due to the role of Resident Representative the shared island design is robbed of cooperation and a sense of community essential to the game. A lack of option for multiple islands offers no work-around for this issue, making the game almost unplayable for the many families with multiple equalThis entry into the franchise is clearly the best animal crossing experience to date. However, due to the role of Resident Representative the shared island design is robbed of cooperation and a sense of community essential to the game. A lack of option for multiple islands offers no work-around for this issue, making the game almost unplayable for the many families with multiple equal users on one Switch. Please fix these monumental issues., Nintendo.… Expand
  60. AimlessImp05
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This new AC game is far beyond anything I or anyone could have hoped for. It is still AC and for those who played New Leaf you will find many similar aspects suck as the first person being the community rep like being the mayor in new leaf.

    For those who read the negative views about one island per switch seem forget that you only got one town per save, 3ds, or gamecart like the    This new AC game is far beyond anything I or anyone could have hoped for. It is still AC and for those who played New Leaf you will find many similar aspects suck as the first person being the community rep like being the mayor in new leaf.

    For those who read the negative views about one island per switch seem forget that you only got one town per save, 3ds, or gamecart like the previous games. If you had a digital download of new leaf you only got one town per 3ds. You get one island per switch because that's where the save data is saved to. Like a ps4 or xbox you don't save data to the disk you save to the system.
    The local play could be reworked to be better but if you are done being a helper you can change leaders allowing the new leader to do everything they couldn't before. And with anything new in a series it will still need more work before it is perfected.
    The only complaint i really have would be tool durability but a tool breaking is a minor inconvenience as being stung by wasps when you shake a tree and there is plenty stuff around to make new tools its not even a problem.

    I honestly find my self just opening the game and listening to it so i can sleep. There is far more goals and things you can do now. And one of the best features we have always needed is the bug and fish critterpedia tells you if something has been donated so you don't need to scour your museum to see what your missing from what you caught. This game is beyond peaceful and is the next step towards wasting months of my time like new leaf and those before it.    … Expand
  61. Lord_Awesome
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    I'm very sad to see, people reviewing just a multiplayer bug and not the game. The game is so much fun. The world is open and colorful, the quests are perfect for the series and keep you looking for goals to complete. I have visited my son's island online and hes visited mine. That seems to work perfectly. I love the characters and the interactions in the game. Again, like I said in theI'm very sad to see, people reviewing just a multiplayer bug and not the game. The game is so much fun. The world is open and colorful, the quests are perfect for the series and keep you looking for goals to complete. I have visited my son's island online and hes visited mine. That seems to work perfectly. I love the characters and the interactions in the game. Again, like I said in the beginning, don't let a bunch of review bombers keep you from enjoying this game.… Expand
  62. DulceaBree
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I was really looking forward to this game. So I spent the first day getting my island in order and planned out. I was excited to get to play with my husband and kids...then I find that they don't get their own islands. What a waste...if we wanna play together we've got to buy more switches..and copies of the game. Greedy much? Nintendo is the new Coronavirus.
  63. Man2Mars
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the kind of game that will continue to be playable for years after its release. It is playable at any pace that is comfortable for its wide range of players. I have personally spent the majority of the last 5 days playing it, and there is still so much to do. Because of the franchise's famous real-time progression system, it maintains a fresh feel to itAnimal Crossing: New Horizons is the kind of game that will continue to be playable for years after its release. It is playable at any pace that is comfortable for its wide range of players. I have personally spent the majority of the last 5 days playing it, and there is still so much to do. Because of the franchise's famous real-time progression system, it maintains a fresh feel to it everyday. It's the sort of game I envision myself playing 20 minutes a day for the next four years, not just grinding it all out in a month. The vast new DIY workshop system and the customization customization system adds a whole new level to the ability for the game to be made your own. The ability to terraform he island is also a very useful feature. Overall, the game maintains a perfect balance of combining New Leaf, Pocket Camp, and Happy Home Designer into one game with the new and improved capabilities of the Switch. The often talked about multiplayer aspect, though it does not affect me as of yet, seems to be a major drawback and is the only thing keeping this game from achieving a score of ten. The Switch could easily have multiple islands per unit and the fact that one can't transfer their save data to another console is also a massive inconvenience. Nintendo needs to realize its massive standing within the gaming industry. If it is to continue to dominate and compete with the likes of Sony and Microsoft, it must adapt and allow these seemingly basic things to occur, rather than do obviously gouging their customers into buying entirely new Switch units if they wish to have multiple islands.… Expand
  64. hello-ev
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This game would be so close to perfect -- the graphics are gorgeous, the new options for customization and design are excellent, and Nook Miles are a fun addition. HOWEVER, its one fatal flaw is how greatly secondary players are hamstrung, and it's enough of an issue for us that it takes a lot of my enjoyment out of the game and eclipses all the positives.

    I was the one to start the    This game would be so close to perfect -- the graphics are gorgeous, the new options for customization and design are excellent, and Nook Miles are a fun addition. HOWEVER, its one fatal flaw is how greatly secondary players are hamstrung, and it's enough of an issue for us that it takes a lot of my enjoyment out of the game and eclipses all the positives.

    I was the one to start the game on our Switch because I had a day off work, and therefore relegated my partner's save file to being a sidekick that can't contribute to the main storyline or placement of buildings, and is stuck waiting on whatever progress I make in the game. Even though I have the "privilege" of being the first player and RR, my enjoyment in the game is totally shot because I know I took the "good" spot from my partner.

    We'd GLADLY buy a second copy of the game so we could each have our own island, but we can't afford to purchase an entire second Switch just because Nintendo can't get their act together.

    It's really a shame that such a great game is totally marred by this (very intentional) design flaw.    … Expand
  65. DizzleD
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    Great single player! I don't know how they messed up multiplayer so badly. The restrictions are mind boggling. They made it seem like you could do so much. But you really don't have any player interaction either.
  66. Misterspacecake
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Their is so much too do, a really relaxing game. I purchased a seperate switch for my other half which would of been a more suitable idea anyway. The attention to detail really makes this game something special.
  67. Austen989
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Epic. Absolutely epic. It's a slow burn to start the first few days can be overwhelming and waiting for things can be tough. But 100% worth the wait. The museum alone is a 10/10 it is so impressive. The silly puns are amazing and hilarious. The villagers are adorable. Tom Nook once again offering us 0% loans for new homes, cant beat it. Island hopping is a blast . i see 30 hours ofEpic. Absolutely epic. It's a slow burn to start the first few days can be overwhelming and waiting for things can be tough. But 100% worth the wait. The museum alone is a 10/10 it is so impressive. The silly puns are amazing and hilarious. The villagers are adorable. Tom Nook once again offering us 0% loans for new homes, cant beat it. Island hopping is a blast . i see 30 hours of gameplay in the base game, i can't wait to see the amazing DLC to come.… Expand
  68. Charlieboy808
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The game is fantastic. Just as it always has been. Giving us a clean slate with absolutely nothing on the island gives us a new challenge like we've never had before. To those people who are review bombing the game, take your extremely weak minded comments some where else. You are ruining a good game with your nonsense. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. Throwing a zero at a gameThe game is fantastic. Just as it always has been. Giving us a clean slate with absolutely nothing on the island gives us a new challenge like we've never had before. To those people who are review bombing the game, take your extremely weak minded comments some where else. You are ruining a good game with your nonsense. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. Throwing a zero at a game because of one single thing. Shame on you.… Expand
  69. AdamWiecek
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer sucks. It is so bad to not be able to play with another player on one switch, this makes me so mad and sad at the same time
  70. moonwalker1129
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    One island per switch its so sad to play, it should've been limited to 3 islands per console at least or something like that so most members of a family can enjoy the game properly. Not everybody can buy more than one switch.
  71. Mnkyofthefamly
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    I'm confused as to why there is such an outrage over the fact that there is only one Island per switch. There has always only ever been one town per cartridge. This complaint is EXTREMELY nonsensical and review bombing the game isn't going to help.
  72. EthSchDI
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The game is a wonderful, peaceful, and adorable masterpiece that is probably the best of all previous animal crossing games. Although I was initially distressed at the shared island for multiple users, now that I'm used to it it's actually a fun little feature. Overall amazing and relaxing, definitely worth it!
  73. Purple_monky
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a fantastic game....if you’re the first one on it. If you unlucky enough to be the second one, and can’t shell out the money to buy a whole new switch and game, then your stuck being just a visitor with a house. You have no control over what happens on the island apart from being able to decorate your house and pick up weeds. Being one island per console is bad but essentially oneThis is a fantastic game....if you’re the first one on it. If you unlucky enough to be the second one, and can’t shell out the money to buy a whole new switch and game, then your stuck being just a visitor with a house. You have no control over what happens on the island apart from being able to decorate your house and pick up weeds. Being one island per console is bad but essentially one player per console is terrible. I’ve been a fan of animal crossing for so long and loved everyone of them but if they had told us of these limitations before release I would not have bought it.… Expand
  74. Courier69
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Improves on the premise of the old games well while adding all new mechanics. Having tons of fun so far, and leaving this review mostly to combat the idiots review bombing over the small flaws this game has.
  75. GarethKale
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Bought this with the intention to have 3 people play on my Switch, just to find out we can't start out own campaigns or do things the first player does. The feature to save your own campaign on a console has been around for 20 years, and is solely a money-grabbing technique to make us buy another switch. Hugely disappointed as I thought Nintendo was above this kind of scheme.
  76. Fliff
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Animal Crossing has ever been, and to fans of the series it does enough to update the core gameplay loop to keep it fresh and interesting.

    The negative reviews all seem to be people who have never played Animal Crossing before. The one island setup is intentional and has been a thing forever.
  77. Mathijs1979
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Cannot progress when you're not first player who starts up the game. Useless. Want money back
  78. Vilhelm55
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. What else can I say? It runs well on the Switch. The only issue that I have is that apparently the fishing tourney is timed to just 3 minutes. That sucks, but I think I can get over it : D
  79. Circusthug
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The one island thing is stupid. Zero cloud save is even worse. I fully regret buying this game.
  80. SeanBob
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely charming! At first, I was saddened that my wife and I couldn't have our own island, but then I realized Animal Crossing has never set itself up this way- since the original! Then I realized it would be a wonderful challenge to develop this island together. Each day we compare the things that we've done, and help each other make wonderful little homes and neighborsThis game is absolutely charming! At first, I was saddened that my wife and I couldn't have our own island, but then I realized Animal Crossing has never set itself up this way- since the original! Then I realized it would be a wonderful challenge to develop this island together. Each day we compare the things that we've done, and help each other make wonderful little homes and neighbors on our "Muffintown."

    This has been a wonderfully therapeutic relationship builder for the two of us. Thanks Nintendo!    … Expand
  81. Fernao
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Extremely limited game if you are sharing the island. As the seccond account, there is not much tou can do to interact with the game world.
  82. Ben57
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Pas la possibilité de créer plusieurs îles et injouable pour le deuxième joueur de la console
  83. realPhali
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    I'm sure this is a great game if you live on your own or have a Switch all to yourself. If you don't; well, bad news - this is basically a one player per console kinda deal. If you have kids or share a console with a loved one - don't waste your money on this.
  84. Giblets
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Fun game. Highly polished single-player experience. However, the multiplayer/single island per console has soured my feelings about the game.

    The game experience for the second resident (P2) is considerably different and IMO lesser than that of the "island representative" (P1). As P2 I have very little control or influence over what is built in the town and where. I cannot contribute    Fun game. Highly polished single-player experience. However, the multiplayer/single island per console has soured my feelings about the game.

    The game experience for the second resident (P2) is considerably different and IMO lesser than that of the "island representative" (P1). As P2 I have very little control or influence over what is built in the town and where. I cannot contribute directly to town projects with my resources. I am prevented from unlocking certain recipes. I am prevented from using certain tools until P1 unlocks them as part of the story.

    The only way for multiple players to get the full experience of building and refining their own island is to buy multiple consoles. I don't interpret this as malice/greed so much as an oversight. What works for a handheld does not necessarily work for a home console like the switch.

    As it stands I recommend the game for single players, but I cannot fully recommend the game to anyone sharing a console.    … Expand
  85. bumblebutts
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is a wonderful game that doesn’t deserve these petty 0 review scores. You have a problem? Contact Nintendo. This game gives me something to look forward to every day while I’m stuck in quarantine, much like the rest of the world. I love playing multiplayer with my online friends and collecting all the fossils, bugs, and fish for the absolutely gorgeous museum. The new interior designThis is a wonderful game that doesn’t deserve these petty 0 review scores. You have a problem? Contact Nintendo. This game gives me something to look forward to every day while I’m stuck in quarantine, much like the rest of the world. I love playing multiplayer with my online friends and collecting all the fossils, bugs, and fish for the absolutely gorgeous museum. The new interior design mechanics are a lifesaver and I love this game so much. Please give it a try, and don’t listen to those petty 0 reviews akin to a whiny five year old child not getting what they want.… Expand
  86. aramil59
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Its hard to look at the game play for this one. If its fun, charming addictive, interesting or any other characteristic for a good is spoiled by the fact only one person can play a real game per Switch and copy of the game you own. Only one players can progress or make choices. I'm sure it was posted hidden on a description of the game somewhere but i didn't know it until I already boughtIts hard to look at the game play for this one. If its fun, charming addictive, interesting or any other characteristic for a good is spoiled by the fact only one person can play a real game per Switch and copy of the game you own. Only one players can progress or make choices. I'm sure it was posted hidden on a description of the game somewhere but i didn't know it until I already bought the game. No other game i have ever owned has such a terrible "feature" I dont understand why they would put that in and its hard to get over.

    Do not buy this game if you plan for it to be shared with people in your household. Everything else in the game doesn't really matter how good it is if you only 50% or less of the people you planned to let play it can not.    … Expand
  87. Bytxs
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    This game is great but the fact that it limits the full experience to one person is terrible. Please Nintendo fix your game.
  88. SSWAGNER
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    I decided to tune in and let everyone reading know that Animal crossing New Horizons is a wonderful game in the Animal crossing series. The sales and positive reviews speak for itself, but there is a lot that could be improved. I would of liked to see more streamlined menus, sometimes when selling and navigating menus it can be a bit slow, an option to speed things up would of been nice,I decided to tune in and let everyone reading know that Animal crossing New Horizons is a wonderful game in the Animal crossing series. The sales and positive reviews speak for itself, but there is a lot that could be improved. I would of liked to see more streamlined menus, sometimes when selling and navigating menus it can be a bit slow, an option to speed things up would of been nice, and with the multiplayer, I think the way we invite other players to our town could of been more streamlined and have less loading screens.

    One big complaint people have is with the way Nintendo decided to handle multiple users playing. You can only have 1 island, and the first person to launch the game is basically the one in charge, the 2nd player has a slightly limited experience, for instance, you have to wait for the 1st player to trigger certain events such as building Tom nooks store, or deciding on where to place a bridge, and until they do that, your island will be kind of locked in a state where you don't have access to those things until player 1 unlocks them. On one hand it is a bad decision, given how there are better ways this could of been managed, but on the other hand this is Nintendo, and their vision, and this is how all animal crossing games have been more or less. However I think they should of went the extra step with multiple residents living together and I hope that they can improve things even more in the coming patches or next release.

    While this game is amazing and has things that can be improved, I think a lot of the review bombing is from people that have a serious case of "You didn't make the game I wanted you to make and now i'm upset". Life goes on people, you don't like something, speak up, but review bombing a game in this manner is just silly.

    9/10    … Expand
  89. Gabotinus316
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Yeah I got addicted to this it's really great! It could have a better multiplayer, but that's about it.
  90. alterenzo
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a review from the point of view of a second player: the game sucks.
  91. MiniGod
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It's a shame that people are giving such a harsh review for one aspect of the game. An aspect that doesn't affect game play at all. To say it's a great game, but then giving it a 1 or a 0 out of 10, is childish. Animal Crossing New Horizons is everything I have expected it to be and more. It is an easy 10 out of 10 for me and I hope that people still but it and don't letAmazing game. It's a shame that people are giving such a harsh review for one aspect of the game. An aspect that doesn't affect game play at all. To say it's a great game, but then giving it a 1 or a 0 out of 10, is childish. Animal Crossing New Horizons is everything I have expected it to be and more. It is an easy 10 out of 10 for me and I hope that people still but it and don't let these ridiculous reviews sway them in any way.… Expand
  92. pers0n
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    A beautiful game. This game is full of relaxing music and actions. It hits home where other games in the series shine. It add new and interesting game play that makes your island yours. Now you will e seeing reviews annoyed Bout the how you can only have 1 island per console. This personally doesn't bother me and I play with 4 other people. It's fun to play bulld our island together. PlusA beautiful game. This game is full of relaxing music and actions. It hits home where other games in the series shine. It add new and interesting game play that makes your island yours. Now you will e seeing reviews annoyed Bout the how you can only have 1 island per console. This personally doesn't bother me and I play with 4 other people. It's fun to play bulld our island together. Plus it's true to past animal crossing games… Expand
  93. Randompersons
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing, frankly, one of the best games I have ever played. Emphasis on "I". This series isn't for everyone (which you can clearly tell by the 0 reviews from action junkies), but once you get into it, it's one of the most fun experiences out there. Just set your expectations right, and have fun.
  94. ir0nix
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I literally spent the first two days trying to figure out why I was not able to progress in the game only to find out that's because my wife started the game first, so I basically can't access 100% of the game right now. That's a very lame way to make people buy a brand-new console just for one game. The Switch is supposed to be a familial console and this came is not.
  95. Lechi
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Overall is a fun game but Nintendo needs to change their user treatment. Now if you or your girlfriend or brother want to play the game YOU PAID FULL PRICE, you need to buy a new Nintendo switch. Not just a new game but a new game and a new Nintendo switch. That makes no sense and seems like they are making fun of us as users.
  96. SomeJerk
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Really a fun game. The people posting 0/10 because they can't have their own island are just pitching a hissyfit.
  97. WiedezTz
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It's a really good game, I loved this game, I want to play more. This is a game that you can do what you like, the villagers has personality and you can like that one and not like this one. Is a simple game, but very especial
  98. Gravydog
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This game was an utter let down. I’ve been playing games all my life but never had the chance to play any games in the animal crossing series. My girlfriend was overtly excited about this new game and I figured I would purchase this for her and I could enjoy something refreshing and new. She plays all day when I bought it and I tried to start my own island the following day. One island perThis game was an utter let down. I’ve been playing games all my life but never had the chance to play any games in the animal crossing series. My girlfriend was overtly excited about this new game and I figured I would purchase this for her and I could enjoy something refreshing and new. She plays all day when I bought it and I tried to start my own island the following day. One island per switch is crap and I’m not even going to try and play this game. You lost a potential player. I made an account on Metacritic strictly to relay my disgust.… Expand
  99. BootySage
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Money grubbing one island per switch feature demonstrates that the Nintendo of today is no different than the EAs of the world. Nintendo would rather give themselves the chance to move more Switch units than give their fans a proper game they can enjoy with their families during this time of panic and uncertainty. Do better Nintendo.
  100. SgtKnux
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I was upset at first about "one island per console," but because of it I've found the value in their decision. My wife and I leave little surprises and gifts for each other since we're co-located, and nothing is really lost progression-wise. If she gets something setup first, then I can still attend ceremonies and experience the "newness" of the island growing. Though the museum'sI was upset at first about "one island per console," but because of it I've found the value in their decision. My wife and I leave little surprises and gifts for each other since we're co-located, and nothing is really lost progression-wise. If she gets something setup first, then I can still attend ceremonies and experience the "newness" of the island growing. Though the museum's donations are shared (which I like), you still have to find things yourself for them to be added to your "creature codex" so progression issues are not felt. I can understand people want their own unique island so they can fly to each others' and visit and whatnot, but so much Animal Crossing Charm comes from sharing your space.

    Just make sure you buy doctors masks and gift them out.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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