Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Elboo
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    great game great fun, its colourful and chill i like it a lot, perfect for 31 years old guy (me)
  2. CrybabyClown
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Everything I've ever wanted from an Animal Crossing game. This island is my own, through and through. Yes it is a shame there's only one island per console, but that does not take this game from a 9 to a 1.
  3. L3gion619
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such a great game before they tried to turn in into Minecraft    … Expand
  4. Faptrap
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a good game but i cant play it because I have to wait for my GF who is casual to unlock things. This game is amazing for anyone who is playing SOLO i repeat playing SOLO. Do not get this if you share a console as only ONE person can play the FULL game. I hope so much that Nintendo retracts this choice as it is not going to convince me to buy another console. The game is reallyThis is a good game but i cant play it because I have to wait for my GF who is casual to unlock things. This game is amazing for anyone who is playing SOLO i repeat playing SOLO. Do not get this if you share a console as only ONE person can play the FULL game. I hope so much that Nintendo retracts this choice as it is not going to convince me to buy another console. The game is really good but not worth spending 200-300 more dollars just to be able to have 2 people play with FULL ACCESS. Many people already know that the first account on the switch to start the game is the "Resident Representative" of the Island and they are the only person who can advance the story, buildings, and citizens of the town. Any player/account who starts the game of the switch after that first player can only gather resources and upgrade there own house and characters appearance and size and can only get blueprints and items that the FIRST PLAYER has unlocked first. This was super disappointing to find out and I really hope they change this.… Expand
  5. Darciukas
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing is an experience which is definitely not for everyone. The game has charming graphics and calming sound effects, music. The gameplay is amazing and from what I have seen this is in my opinion the best Animal Crossing game. I would give this a 10/10 if didn't handle save file recovery like this. I really wish that I could back up my saves to the cloud so if I lost my SwitchAnimal Crossing is an experience which is definitely not for everyone. The game has charming graphics and calming sound effects, music. The gameplay is amazing and from what I have seen this is in my opinion the best Animal Crossing game. I would give this a 10/10 if didn't handle save file recovery like this. I really wish that I could back up my saves to the cloud so if I lost my Switch I wouldn't need to hope that Nintendo accepts my one time save file recovery proposal. I haven't lost my Switch once, but I really don't wanna risk it. I see a lot of people giving this game awful reviews just because you can only have one island per console. Grow up. I understand that some people might want more consoles if their entire family plays on the console, but please don't give the game 1/10 reviews only for that. As this is my first Animal Crossing game I can surely say that it is 100% worth the price! But just keep in mind that it's not for everyone.… Expand
  6. CptPost
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Co-op is a draconic system dredged from the recesses of 2002, But the nintendo diehards will eat up any slop.… Expand
  7. Ukejeff
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    My wife and my son can’t enjoy the game because I played first and the game doesn’t allow separate games. Now I’m the **** Thanks, Nintendo!
  8. sunsun88
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing new addition to the already awesome series! I love how much work the dev and design teams have put towards this game! It is truly a labour of love. Wonderful graphics, new dialogue, new villagers, new concepts, crafting, and improvements on existing concepts such as house decor, outfits, etc.
  9. Fluffybuttz
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    Cash grab game from nintendo! You need to buy second switch console just for other member of family to progress game normaly.
  10. Diakopetes
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You already got my money nintendo, let me enjoy what I paid for.    … Expand
  11. Sekaikirai
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It's the same experience of animal crossing but with a new crafting system that gives new possibilities to the franchise,I Hope it keeps improving.
  12. Henzbond
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    1-No major objectives
    2- Visiting other players islands is nightmare the games stops with everyone going in and out!
    3- you will get bored after two days of playing
    4- no multiplayer unless you have Nintendo online subscription
  13. Kokobware
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    First time playing animal crossing. Loving every minute locked inside the house, 10 out of 10 no mistake. No issues with multi player
  14. Louie69420
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Wtf one island? My fiance can't even play the game as it is supposed to be and I have to deal with her stealing all my furniture!
  15. Jeizeru
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, I can't stop playing. It gives hours of pure fun. So much activities, infinity islands to explore, this game is so much worth it.
  16. Pptphile
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    Echoing what others are saying. It's a good game but families will be in for a disappointed. I thought Nintendo is a pro-family company. Artificially restricting others users on the same Switch from creating their own world and enjoy the game to the fullest is a deal breaker. I hope they fix this soon. What a shame!
  17. bearsss
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The game is great. I was an avid player of New Leaf, and this game is an improvement in most ways.

    The graphics are amazing. I actually love taking pictures in my little town because of how pretty the water is and how nicely my character is rendered. Catching critters and chopping trees feels the same as New Leaf, which is to say, good. I really appreciate the ability to choose where    The game is great. I was an avid player of New Leaf, and this game is an improvement in most ways.

    The graphics are amazing. I actually love taking pictures in my little town because of how pretty the water is and how nicely my character is rendered. Catching critters and chopping trees feels the same as New Leaf, which is to say, good. I really appreciate the ability to choose where the other villagers live and being able to place furniture outside. Overall it's a very strong addition to the series.

    That being said, I hate that the tools can break now. It's pretty annoying when you're in the middle of a long spree of fishing or catching bugs and your tool breaks in the middle of it. I hate tool durability in general, but in a game that's supposed to just be about chilling out and having fun, this feels more like a chore. The crafting system as a whole is sort of meh to me, and I'm sure I won't like it more as my playthrough goes on.

    Overall I'm giving this game a ten purely because Animal Crossing is always going to be one of my favorite comfort games, and New Horizons is an amazing update to the franchise.    … Expand
  18. Jordanrmcdaniel
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Do not buy this if you're planning on playing couch co op. I ended up returning it due to the lack of involvement my partner was allowed.
  19. DonRoger
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Nice game, really relaxed. I love the real time day and night cyclus, and weather.
  20. Evil_Abed
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Great game if you’re player 1. For everyone else on the same switch, it’s a fraction of the game.
  21. Tomatodad
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I have pretty neutral feelings about the game it looks amazing and definitely feels like an animal crossing game but im really disappointed with how poorly designed the multiplayer system was i have tried to play with my brother and only the leader can actually do things player 2 can't even get an axe plus you have to share an island with everyone on that one switch it really seems likeI have pretty neutral feelings about the game it looks amazing and definitely feels like an animal crossing game but im really disappointed with how poorly designed the multiplayer system was i have tried to play with my brother and only the leader can actually do things player 2 can't even get an axe plus you have to share an island with everyone on that one switch it really seems like Nintendo is trying to get everyone in the household to own a switch I dont think that's fair to do especially as it was advertised very weirdly and basically no one knew what they were trying to say. My second issue is the fact that you have to buy the Nintendo online service to invite people on other switches to your island and to use the QR code clothing system i know it's not a main part of the game and you can still go through the game without it but im just disappointed in Nintendo for even putting a paywall behind online interactions.… Expand
  22. Carl55
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game was ruined for me by the singular island garbage. It needs to be fixed.
  23. vceolin
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    awesome game, incredibly fun. Makes me want to go to sleep irl earlier just to see what new things I will have on my island in the next day
  24. Teacol
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I'll admit, I'm not the best person to ask for a review of this game, but that's only because I haven't gotten to play this game because of Nintendo forcing players to only have one island per console.

    For some quick context, my twin brother bought this game for our birthday and began playing immediately at launch. I watched him play here and there and became interested seeing as    I'll admit, I'm not the best person to ask for a review of this game, but that's only because I haven't gotten to play this game because of Nintendo forcing players to only have one island per console.

    For some quick context, my twin brother bought this game for our birthday and began playing immediately at launch. I watched him play here and there and became interested seeing as neither he or I had ever played an Animal Crossing game before but we both had only heard good things about the series. I decided to let my brother play for a few days on his own before starting up my own save. When I did, I gathered my parents and had them watch me as I figured they too would probably enjoy the game and I wanted to introduce it to them with me so we could have a new bonding experience. To my dismay however, I was able to create my own villager, but not my own island.

    My brother has done nothing but tell me how much fun the game is, with my friends and the Internet echoing his praises. And yet unless I decide to fork over an extra $360 to purchase a new switch and copy of the game, I will be locked out of this game's full experience.

    While this may seem like a bold claim to some, when you have a game centered around a small island, and then make players share that one island per console, you are essentially making them share a save file. Maybe I wouldn't be so upset about this fact if it wasn't common for every other game on the switch to allow multiple save files per console account.

    I have heard the argument that this has always been a feature in the animal crossing series, to which I say, look at Pokemon. When Pokemon transitioned to the switch, they dropped having only one save per device, and people are now able to experience the newest Pokemon games with multiple saves. I don't see any logical reason why Animal Crossing is unable to make the same transition.

    I'd also like to bring up the argument of target demographics. While it is true that the Animal Crossing series has always been able to connect with a wide audience and demographic, which is what makes the series so great I'm told, I still imagine that the target audience of this game series is children, seeing as the game contains a cute cartoony art style and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, allowing children to also experience the game. I can't imagine the arguments going on in households that contain multiple children right now over who gets to play on the island and who gets to do what on the island.

    The bottom line here is that Nintendo is shooting themselves in the foot by not including multiple islands as this both angers old fans and limits the amount of new players able to experience the game. The hardware is clearly there, seeing as every other game on the Switch allows multiple saves across Switch accounts, including old games that didn't before moving to the Switch like Pokemon.

    At the beginning of this review I said I'm not the best reviewer of this game seeing as I've been unable to play it. But for that reason alone, I'm rating this game 1 out of 10. I can see no logic in this choice of only allowing one island per console. I was really excited to try this series out for the first time, only to have that excitement squashed due to Nintendo limiting it's player base for this new game. I don't doubt the game is good, I just wish I could play it along with everyone else.    … Expand
  25. Alithinar
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Complete scam. In order to access all the features advertised as being included in the game you are required to buy an extra Switch for every person in the household and a new copy of the game for each of them. I shouldn't have to spend an extra $1000 just to be able to play the game I already paid for.
  26. MariaBee
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    I’m not sure if the majority of the people giving a zero rating for being unable to have more than one island per switch have ever played Animal crossing before but it’s always been that way. It seems a little harsh to completely bash the game because you don’t know it’s history and made your own assumptions. Aside from that, I did feel that the tools breaking is more than inconvenient,I’m not sure if the majority of the people giving a zero rating for being unable to have more than one island per switch have ever played Animal crossing before but it’s always been that way. It seems a little harsh to completely bash the game because you don’t know it’s history and made your own assumptions. Aside from that, I did feel that the tools breaking is more than inconvenient, and I also wish you could work your way up to getting a tool that is unbreakable.… Expand
  27. Oldskoolberk
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I know about the rating bombing of Animal Crossing and yes the online issue is that...an issue.

    But this is a guilty pleasure. So there isn't a MAIN directive of the game but none of them are really. It's a an awesome game if you overlook the internet flaw.
  28. Haymagay
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Everything I've ever wanted for animal crossing, started playing city folk back on the Wii. It is a dream to play, exactly what it is meant to be. 10/10
  29. Rosesinclover
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I've been looking forward to this game for a long time. I'm not too fussed about the one island per switch thing. It keeps the game true to it's original. I remember when you could only have one house per game, and only four players. Such an improvement; now we can have 8 players and 8 houses? Awesome! Looking forward to the seasonal events and setting up my little village
  30. DrJames
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game with great graphics and constant fun and things to do. First Animal Crossing game with a small plot/storyline. Very entertaining. Personally I do not mind the multiplayer feature and I am okay with being limited to one island per console. If you don’t mind sharing, this game is perfect. Absolutely everything that an Animal Crossing game should be, packed with cool features,Fantastic game with great graphics and constant fun and things to do. First Animal Crossing game with a small plot/storyline. Very entertaining. Personally I do not mind the multiplayer feature and I am okay with being limited to one island per console. If you don’t mind sharing, this game is perfect. Absolutely everything that an Animal Crossing game should be, packed with cool features, pristine graphics and great fun.… Expand
  31. LightningMaeda
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    People need to get over themselves. Does it suck that it is one island per switch? Yes, but it has been that way since the FIRST GAME. One town per memory card. Convenient people forget that huh? The game is fine, a new twist on the formula.
  32. babbler1202
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Loving it so far. My husband and I are playing together. Admittedly we were a bit stumped at first about only having one island but it's been fun anyway. We keep leaving each other gifts and sending cute mail. It's probably the most romantic we've been in a bit lol. Still a little confused about how you play online with friends. I want to visit their islands but I think that might costLoving it so far. My husband and I are playing together. Admittedly we were a bit stumped at first about only having one island but it's been fun anyway. We keep leaving each other gifts and sending cute mail. It's probably the most romantic we've been in a bit lol. Still a little confused about how you play online with friends. I want to visit their islands but I think that might cost extra and that is a little shady. But the gameplay is super relaxing and enjoyable. The customization options are awesome. It's so cute. I'm honestly spending way more time on it than I expected. A little obsessed lol.… Expand
  33. ThunderN13
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    El juegos es muy divertido. el mejor de la saga, eh jugado ya 5 días a este juego y me siento muy satisfecho. lo malo es que solo se puede una isla por switch, pero después todos esta muy bien.
  34. SpinaXIV
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One game per console **** Nintendo im not buying a second Switch just so I can have another save
  35. Flabbyninja
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is VERY good. Relaxing gameplay and is a nice break from higher paced games for me
  36. Antob
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    После любимой игры на 3DS, эта стала ещё удобнее, красивее, богаче и интереснее.
    Локализация и возможность играть на телевизоре позволяют мне поставить игре
    максимальную оценку.
  37. Locodays
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    My roommate bought this game for us to play on my switch. I let her play first on the primary account and I just spent the past few hours playing on a second account. I can’t progress the island at all leaving me hardly anything to do after just starting the game. I’ve lost all interest in playing the game already.
  38. AustinFriend
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Seems like people are hating on a Nintendo exclusive game again. This is the perfect game of you just want to vibe. Sure, you have to put in a little time before you can fully experience the game, but I think that adds to the experience. I love this game. Not only that, but it came at the perfect time.
  39. Hajo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The island locking honestly broke the entire experience for me and my entire family. Very disappointed with Nintendo.
  40. Grimesly
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    It hides the fact that only the first player actually is a full player from you. Ruining some major features. Fix this sh!t, and it'll be a great game.
  41. Megakrage
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    the review bombers have 0 lives. the game is great. the best animal crossing yet. no its not a crazy adventure or anything like that. its just a nice relaxing game where you take care and build up an island with animal friends. it doesn't advertise itself as any more then that. so if you are disappointed then you are delusional. especially with this one since it has made so manythe review bombers have 0 lives. the game is great. the best animal crossing yet. no its not a crazy adventure or anything like that. its just a nice relaxing game where you take care and build up an island with animal friends. it doesn't advertise itself as any more then that. so if you are disappointed then you are delusional. especially with this one since it has made so many improvements and more reasons to keep playing.… Expand
  42. Mr_Alaskan
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I would love to rate this game higher as the content you can do is perfect for relaxing and such when you're able to. But being the second person in this game means that you are heavily restricted on what you can do and your progress is limited to how far the first person gets on their own. I can live with having only one island per switch, but not being able to do everything because II would love to rate this game higher as the content you can do is perfect for relaxing and such when you're able to. But being the second person in this game means that you are heavily restricted on what you can do and your progress is limited to how far the first person gets on their own. I can live with having only one island per switch, but not being able to do everything because I signed in second is just disgraceful, I either have to live with not being able to do everything or have to buy a whole second switch. It would be so easy to let the second or more players to do things like build bridges or to place resident houses, but I will never be able to unless I reset the whole game just to make me the main character. If they fix this then I would totally recommend this game, but until then I say don't give Nintendo your money.… Expand
  43. Reeselover3
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Game is fantastic, the graphics, music , museum is beautiful, crafting system is fun, sucks one island per console but I always found animal crossing to be a single player game anyways. But doesnt justify a rating of 0. Good portion of people who complain is that they want to have more than one island to have different themes .. not all complaints are from families.
  44. wtfNintendo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    My kids share a switch. I have my own and didn't want to fight with them over who got to play so we bought 2 copies of the game (digital download for mine, physical cartridge for the kids) and my kids both contributed towards 1/3 of the cost. And now we find out they can't have separate files or have their own island?!!! My son is devastated, we're all stuck in the house togetherMy kids share a switch. I have my own and didn't want to fight with them over who got to play so we bought 2 copies of the game (digital download for mine, physical cartridge for the kids) and my kids both contributed towards 1/3 of the cost. And now we find out they can't have separate files or have their own island?!!! My son is devastated, we're all stuck in the house together because of the pandemic and he's too young to understand corporate greed is why he can't play a game he had to contribute a significant amount of his allowance towards. I've been a loyal Nintendo consumer for almost 40 years and this is the thing that's going to drive me to Playstation/Xbox in the future. I won't buy another Nintendo game unless they fix this ridiculous mess.… Expand
  45. Animalcrossing4
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This games really fun to play solo and I recommend getting it if you haven't already got it
  46. Mike_NLN
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    If you've ever played any of the previous Animal Crossing games you know what you're in store for. Cute animals, rewarding milestones, and tons of collectable furniture. The objectives and rules can be nebulous at times, but that is classic Nintendo. The only downer is how cluncky the multiplayer is. Everything stops and everyone is treated to a loading screen whenever another playerIf you've ever played any of the previous Animal Crossing games you know what you're in store for. Cute animals, rewarding milestones, and tons of collectable furniture. The objectives and rules can be nebulous at times, but that is classic Nintendo. The only downer is how cluncky the multiplayer is. Everything stops and everyone is treated to a loading screen whenever another player joins or leaves an island.… Expand
  47. Ghosttraveler
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    11/10. I’ve played this since 2008/2009. Amazing and unique game. The characters are too cute, the customization is great, and it feels good to just vibe. It’s a shame a bunch of babies had to ruin the score to get a point(?) across. Maybe if they pulled some weeds they’d feel better.
  48. NativeEyes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game and its so fun and it's even better seeing it on your TV. The people who are complaining about this game only having one island for one switch. It's like that on new leaf too. Stop your complaining and go buy another switch for all the people in your family. I'm gonna enjoy every minute of this game as well as all the nice graphics and playing with my friends.
  49. StevieStrange
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in my life on any console. If you disagree, you are incorrect and live a dismal and soulless life.
  50. DarkenedHill
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is the best in the series by far but the multiplayer is a problem. I do believe that it should be one island per cartridge at the least and not one island per switch. Don't even bother with the local multiplayer. Other than that this game is near perfect.
  51. PapiDodo
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    No, no, **** no.

    The most boring, overrated annoying game. Imagine if you will that you pay 60 dollars for a game where you run around collecting sticks and **** and then have to wait till the next day till you can do anything remotely interesting. Multiplayer is a nightmare to set up. What kind of game makes you wait days to weeks to be able to do 'fun' things. People keep mentioning    No, no, **** no.

    The most boring, overrated annoying game. Imagine if you will that you pay 60 dollars for a game where you run around collecting sticks and **** and then have to wait till the next day till you can do anything remotely interesting. Multiplayer is a nightmare to set up. What kind of game makes you wait days to weeks to be able to do 'fun' things. People keep mentioning that you build relationships with the villagers, well that's the biggest piece of whale **** i have ever heard in my life. If i read what I just told you to anyone else but didn't mention the name "animal crossing" you'd think that this was one of those ads you see for mobile games. You are paying 60 dollars for a **** mobile game. I will admit as far as I saw there was no micro-transactions.

    I have a little sister who also plays the game. Well to my realization since she is player 1, she basically in control of the progress and I am left to do whatever the **** till she progresses things forward. I cannot make my own island. What kind of backward thinking is that? Mindless drones will tell you that the other games have always been this way. This is **** 2020, there's absolutely no excuse to enforce this. It doesn't cost them extra money, extra resources or extra thinking to get rid of this bull****. In fact, it probably costed them time and resources TO MAKE IT WORK LIKE THAT. It's a clear attempt by Nintendo to force the purchase of a second switch along with a game cartridge. Absolutely disgusting and not in the least bit warranted for what is a ****ty mobile game.

    Do yourself a favor and do not buy this game. I promise no matter what reviewers will tell you, its all bull****. Do you really wanna sit for 3 hours collecting sea shells and wood to sell. All that just to achieve absolutely nothing?

    I recommend you try Stardew Valley instead. The characters have far more depth. There's a story to tell. The characters you meet are not all generic furry fetish toys who apparently all need to work out (talking about the **** weird rat, ace).    … Expand
  52. Illuluminati
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Graphics like this in 2020? Not acceptable.
    Plus all the anti consumer stuff is just the icing on the cake, trash.
  53. BenCalano
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The best ever. Those who are saying that the crafting system and breakable tools just want instant gratification. That is not the main point of the game!!!

    The BEST EVER
  54. Persona2Anime
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The game sucked. No interesting gameplay nor style, the game doesn't offer much at like with new leaf. You're better off just playing the original.
  55. Splicex
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This is an incredible game for the first user to make a character. Anyone else who plans on playing only gets part of the action. Players 1 makes all of the decisions while everyone else has to wait on player 1. If player 1 isn't very active.... well too bad for everyone else. You must buy another switch for each person if they don't want to be treated as 2nd class. My family is soThis is an incredible game for the first user to make a character. Anyone else who plans on playing only gets part of the action. Players 1 makes all of the decisions while everyone else has to wait on player 1. If player 1 isn't very active.... well too bad for everyone else. You must buy another switch for each person if they don't want to be treated as 2nd class. My family is so disappointed. We knew one island per switch was coming and we accepted that but the hamstringing of everyone but player 1 really kills the vibe. It also puts undue pressure on player 1 to make progress or feel guilty for holding everyone else back. Families don't need a game causing stress like that. We could just play monopoly or mario party if we want to have hard feelings with each other.… Expand
  56. Plonk
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Really disappointed that I can’t have my own island. What’s worse is that the role of player 2 is so constrained that I essentially am not able to experience the game at all. This design choice will certainly make me more skeptical of future Nintendo products.
  57. realtalkjr
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I don’t like to give unreasonable ratings to games but I hope Nintendo realizes that they made a mistake forcing people to buy multiple switches in order to play this game with their friends. I spent $60 on this game to escape the resource-sharing nightmare of being quarantined with 4 people in my household indefinitely. I expected the peace and tranquility of my own island, and the funI don’t like to give unreasonable ratings to games but I hope Nintendo realizes that they made a mistake forcing people to buy multiple switches in order to play this game with their friends. I spent $60 on this game to escape the resource-sharing nightmare of being quarantined with 4 people in my household indefinitely. I expected the peace and tranquility of my own island, and the fun of sharing that island with *visitors*, hoping my housemates would start their own islands on our shared switch. The second day with this game I learned that is not an option. Not only are my housemates forced to share the same island with me, the resources on my island are shared between all of us. Anybody can move anything outside of their houses anywhere on the island. Playing local coop is completely brain dead for the second player, like bad enough that an intelligent child would get bored of it instantly. My experience with this game went from a peaceful private getaway to a mirror of the frustrating situation of being trapped in a too-small space with too many people indefinitely. If there was ever a game that can reproduce the annoyance and fatigue of sharing an apartment with 4 other people in viral quarantine, it’s this game. If you have one switch and multiple people who want to play this game, don’t bother. I really want to play it, I really want to like it, there are so many things about it that seem great for a single person to enjoy, but the multiplayer mechanics have made it impossible for me to appreciate these things. I would have paid $60 to avoid the disappointment and frustration this game has made me feel. Anyways... bad move Nintendo, I really don’t understand the thought here unless it was a financial one. Please learn from this mistake.… Expand
  58. De4dlyk1tt3n
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I think this might just be one of the best Animal Crossings yet. I know there is a lot of flack for the one island thing but I don't think that learning how to share and not be a jerk is a bad thing, Ultimately there is a lot to do and collect and the multiplayer functions are neat. I just wish you could go to random islands with friends. it would make the grinding a lot more fun, also theI think this might just be one of the best Animal Crossings yet. I know there is a lot of flack for the one island thing but I don't think that learning how to share and not be a jerk is a bad thing, Ultimately there is a lot to do and collect and the multiplayer functions are neat. I just wish you could go to random islands with friends. it would make the grinding a lot more fun, also the length of the in game chat message sometimes seems too short.… Expand
  59. 11_11
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Both me and my little sister were excited for this game and I payed 80$ to find out there’s only one island per console. This Is infuriatingly stupid that a console with the ability to have multiple accounts and games where separate accounts have their own personal saves can’t have separate games when switching accounts. Playing on someone’s else’s island takes all the fun out of the gameBoth me and my little sister were excited for this game and I payed 80$ to find out there’s only one island per console. This Is infuriatingly stupid that a console with the ability to have multiple accounts and games where separate accounts have their own personal saves can’t have separate games when switching accounts. Playing on someone’s else’s island takes all the fun out of the game so now I don’t want to play a game that I spent 80$ on. Not everybody has enough money to buy multiple switch’s; one purchase per household should be enough forcing families to buy multiple consoles is extremely greedy it seems those corporate dickheads at Nintendo are showing their true Colours… Expand
  60. Aj742254
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Will not be playing, or coerced into bending over and taking $360 in the gyroid. Fix the "one island" bs. Selfish nintendo. We buy you for our kids. You're like the nanny that beats your children and steals from you while you're at work. UPDATES REQUIRED!
  61. squeakanine
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Have played every Animal Crossing game that's come out, and this one is absolutely the best. Looks great, lots of fun already, and with updates coming to add even more!
  62. Bean120
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's really relaxing and helps my anxiety the only downside is that progression is locked behind the first player to boot up the game but as long as that first player is invested in the game then it's really a very minor problem that's easily fixed and not the game breaking thing the other review ers say it it
  63. The1hd
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing game as always Nintendo! Don’t let the review bombers get to you, this is a must have for the Nintendo switch
  64. Gek98
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    L'impossibilità di creare più di un'isola per console rende sostanzialmente impossibile giocare al gioco a più di una persona per console. E questo è veramente grave per le famiglie, come la mia, all'interno delle quali la switch è condivisa da più persone. Siccome la switch viene pubblicizzata come console da famiglia trovo veramente assurda e poco professionale questa scelta e pretendoL'impossibilità di creare più di un'isola per console rende sostanzialmente impossibile giocare al gioco a più di una persona per console. E questo è veramente grave per le famiglie, come la mia, all'interno delle quali la switch è condivisa da più persone. Siccome la switch viene pubblicizzata come console da famiglia trovo veramente assurda e poco professionale questa scelta e pretendo venga corretta il prima possibile con una patch. In quel caso provvederò a correggere la mia recensione e a dare il giusto voto a questo gioco, che è certamente più che ottimo.… Expand
  65. JuniKava
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing AC games since the very first one came out and I’ve never been disappointed. But NH has gone above and beyond any expectations I had. I’ve been playing non stop since I downloaded it at midnight release and so have my friends. I’m excited to see what new seasons bring, events, and other things. I think Nintendo nailed Pocket Camp (the animal crossing phone app) and ifI’ve been playing AC games since the very first one came out and I’ve never been disappointed. But NH has gone above and beyond any expectations I had. I’ve been playing non stop since I downloaded it at midnight release and so have my friends. I’m excited to see what new seasons bring, events, and other things. I think Nintendo nailed Pocket Camp (the animal crossing phone app) and if this full fledged game continues on that success, which I believe it will, then this will be something to play for a long long time!… Expand
  66. Dfunky1
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Bought a Switch and this game for 2 kids who will be spending a lot of time at home for the foreseeable future. Can only have 1 island??? Very disappointed.
  67. Nintendok
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Only one island per switch? Me and my girlfriend were really looking forward to playing, game is ok but I'm not paying 300 on a new switch to get another island.
  68. AR15_Hallpass
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I'd like to be clear before I go any further, I have not played this game myself. I have only seen, roughly, ten minutes of gameplay over my girlfriends shoulder. Periodically, I check to see what it is she's giggling at, or smiling uncontrollably about. Those reasons alone, warrant a ten in my book, but my girlfriends enjoyment aren't the only reasons why I give this game a ten. I giveI'd like to be clear before I go any further, I have not played this game myself. I have only seen, roughly, ten minutes of gameplay over my girlfriends shoulder. Periodically, I check to see what it is she's giggling at, or smiling uncontrollably about. Those reasons alone, warrant a ten in my book, but my girlfriends enjoyment aren't the only reasons why I give this game a ten. I give this game a ten because, for the first time in a long time, it's quiet. My girlfriend is happy, amused, and distracted; all the while, I am free to my heart's content. Thank you Animal Crossing, so **** much.… Expand
  69. slabrockfist
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I've been excited for this game since the first Nintendo Direct that announced it, but I started up Doom Eternal first and handed the Switch off to my wife so she could play AC. She has maybe a dozen or more hours on it now, and I'm done with Doom Eternal, only to find out I can't have my own island and my progress is limited by her. I'm disappointed enough that I might use the termI've been excited for this game since the first Nintendo Direct that announced it, but I started up Doom Eternal first and handed the Switch off to my wife so she could play AC. She has maybe a dozen or more hours on it now, and I'm done with Doom Eternal, only to find out I can't have my own island and my progress is limited by her. I'm disappointed enough that I might use the term heartbroken to describe how I feel. The decision Nintendo made to do this is almost infuriating and there's no way I'm buying a separate console to play one game. I'm giving this 1 star because my wife seems to be enjoying it. I guess I'll have to wait another few years till she's bored of it and doesn't mind me wiping her savesave to finally get to play it. What a tremendous waste of money.… Expand
  70. devinm5821
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Love this game!! Sorry to all the people who didn't do their research before they purchased the game and are mad about the single sole console multiplayer options, but this game is still incredible. There is so much to do and so many goals to achieve, it makes me so excited for the future of the game.
  71. Cutsupreme1
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I have played evey animal crossing going back to the game cube and this game out shines them all
  72. MerelyAGhost
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I love this game with a passion and I am so glad it is finally back! Almost everything about the game is amazing. I said almost. The single island per console limit is quite annoying since anyone other than first resident cannot do much other than get bells and build a house.
  73. Mrfanguy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game its minor flaws but the experience of playing AC has never been this great. Amazing game overall.
  74. WJE
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    The couch coop is awful. Absolutely awful. The inability to access your pocket, having to scroll through aaallllll your tools. No option for split screen and being forced to follow player 1. Not being able to talk to villagers or participate in any activities. It’s just straight up bad. I find playing as player 2 to be worse than just watching someone play.

    My other issue (and this one is    The couch coop is awful. Absolutely awful. The inability to access your pocket, having to scroll through aaallllll your tools. No option for split screen and being forced to follow player 1. Not being able to talk to villagers or participate in any activities. It’s just straight up bad. I find playing as player 2 to be worse than just watching someone play.

    My other issue (and this one is huge, in my opinion) is the limitations placed on each console. The fact that it is not only 1 island per console, but that’s it’s only one primary player per console is ridiculous. I’ve heard people argue that this is the same as what they did with new leaf... it’s not. The switch is a $400 FAMILY console. It has numerous games marketed to families and groups. It is NOT reasonable to expect people to spend $300-400 on a second (and third, or fourth) console PLUS the additional costs of $90 per game just so everyone in a household can have the same experience.

    Nintendo screwed up. The single player content is amazing, but the absolute fail when more than one person in a household wants to play all but ruins the entire game for me.    … Expand
  75. Nico0
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente en comparación con otras sagas el juego ha renovado en muchas cosas, me encanta la jugabilidad y es muy bonito.
  76. RevenantFallout
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    News flash! You'll have no fun if anyone else in your household wants to play this besides you. They seriously pulled the dumbest, greediest looking move ever. They made it so you can only have 1 island per SWITCH CONSOLE! doesn't matter if you have different profiles or not, doesn't matter that you bought a game you own. No one island per smitch. THATS Such BS. Theyve lost many sales fromNews flash! You'll have no fun if anyone else in your household wants to play this besides you. They seriously pulled the dumbest, greediest looking move ever. They made it so you can only have 1 island per SWITCH CONSOLE! doesn't matter if you have different profiles or not, doesn't matter that you bought a game you own. No one island per smitch. THATS Such BS. Theyve lost many sales from myself and family because this a poor decision, worse than loot boxes in star wars.

    Nothing else matters, Becca's this restriction exist.    … Expand
  77. Divergente98
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es genial de verdad. He tenido que venir hasta aquí solo para darle la nota que se merce porque he visto la gente que le está dando una nota no merecida y poco justificada. El juego me ha sorprendido gratamente en TODOS los aspectos. Su punto débil sería el multijugador, pero al poder jugar tantas personas a la vez, se lo paso… Expand
  78. Aliciander
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing! All the customizing is so fun and the graphics are so cute!!
  79. Beardslyrob
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I have been playing Animal Crossing since it came out on the GameCube and I was 9 years old. I’ve played Wild World on the Nintendo DS, City Folk on Wii, and New Leaf, but New Horizons throws it out of the water! What an amazing game! The attention to detail in every aspect is tremendous! It’s truly a master piece. I do not understand the negative reviews based on not being able to haveI have been playing Animal Crossing since it came out on the GameCube and I was 9 years old. I’ve played Wild World on the Nintendo DS, City Folk on Wii, and New Leaf, but New Horizons throws it out of the water! What an amazing game! The attention to detail in every aspect is tremendous! It’s truly a master piece. I do not understand the negative reviews based on not being able to have more than one island per switch. If you are a fan, or new to the series you love the game all the same! Don’t let the naysayers Sway you away.… Expand
  80. Breadsticks
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this game, from the anouncement to the releace of the game. I have sunk many hours into this game making me always come back for more. The daily tasks that nook miles + brings makes it all worth the while.… Expand
  81. Blatherssimp
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I hope improving your bottom line was worth it because it was done at the expense, of the relationships, of families who can only afford one switch.
  82. a0972354
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best switch game!!!!
    Must do game
    Good good good
    Nintendo best
    Briliants I do everyday from releasing date
  83. Norwinds
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Not perfect but deeper than expected and super fun! Crafting feels super nice and things I thought I'll miss... I guess I didn't!
  84. jamesarc
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    You can only create one island per Switch!

    Do not buy this if you have multiple players in your house planning to play the game. Was excited to share this game with spouse, so disappointed to learn that we need to buy another Switch and another copy of the game to play together. Greedy-ass decision, Nintendo.
  85. kmn483
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only allowed 1 file per switch. An absolute slap in the face for a family system. Want to clear the trees of fruit in the morning? Anyone who plays in the evening can't pick fruit. Want to plant flowers around your house? Your little brother can remove em any time. Gonna play for several months but your sibling only wants to try it out? Their tent is there perm. Absolutely garbage.
  86. branbran
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The arbitrary limitation to allow only one island, and essentially, only one save file, is an incredibly anti-consumer move that limits the potential of this game. It incentivises and requires those who want to have a complete experience of the game to buy a new Switch system, or become side-lined while the first account (player) to start the game gains the special privilege as the islandThe arbitrary limitation to allow only one island, and essentially, only one save file, is an incredibly anti-consumer move that limits the potential of this game. It incentivises and requires those who want to have a complete experience of the game to buy a new Switch system, or become side-lined while the first account (player) to start the game gains the special privilege as the island leader, and all the benefits that come with that. Of course, this only poses a problem if you are sharing the Switch system, or want to play with your loved ones while having an equal experience. An ironic punishment considering the nature of family-orientated Nintendo gaming systems. This does not even include cloud saving restrictions, of which New Horizons is not supported.… Expand
  87. Medix94
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is the game I go to when i want to relax. I enjoyed the previous games in the series and love the new additions to the game. This is a game you need to be willing to play year round but casually to enjoy the seasonal changes and new fauna. The open sandbox lay out let's you not feel rushed and enjoy your time making your village.
  88. Programmedalex
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    I'm honestly quite in love with the game, especially due to the current circumstances keeping everyone at home. It's a great new addition to the series, adding in an interesting crafting system along with a lovely rewards program right off the bat. While I do wish I could have my own island on the shared system I use, I understand it's in the same style as how animal crossing has been doneI'm honestly quite in love with the game, especially due to the current circumstances keeping everyone at home. It's a great new addition to the series, adding in an interesting crafting system along with a lovely rewards program right off the bat. While I do wish I could have my own island on the shared system I use, I understand it's in the same style as how animal crossing has been done in the past. It would be terrific if they added multiple islands as a possible update, but it doesn't make or break the game. The resources for the crafting system do feel slightly iffy, as rocks seem to only spawn once per day and it takes fruit two days to reappear. However the game is a yet again a terrific addition to the series and I look forward to all the futures events within it!… Expand
  89. Podytoo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch is such a greedy money grab. 0/10 you can do better than this.
  90. Peppermintsneez
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    As a secondary island member, it is hard to rate this game more than a 1. This is my first time playing an Animal Crossing game. My spouse played first, establishing himself as the island representative. I quickly realized that this meant I have no ability to make any decisions about the island. Thankfully my spouse asks for my input when placing houses, musuem, etc.. But then I realizedAs a secondary island member, it is hard to rate this game more than a 1. This is my first time playing an Animal Crossing game. My spouse played first, establishing himself as the island representative. I quickly realized that this meant I have no ability to make any decisions about the island. Thankfully my spouse asks for my input when placing houses, musuem, etc.. But then I realized he also gets access to diy recipes that I don't and that the island doesn't progress if he doesn't progress it. I can't contribute to the building off houses! We have no problems sharing resources. We have divided the island in half and have been sharing... But I feel like I'm getting a watered down version of the game. I don't think I should have to buy a whole other switch just so I cna have my own island! It seems ridiculous and unfair. I can't even imagine having a family with children who all want to play. How do you decide who gets to be the decision maker? I am sad because I love the game, but I feel disappointed that I don't get to experience it in full because I'm not the primary player.… Expand
  91. Schmeckles
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Couldn’t have come out in a more perfect time. Really enjoy playing it with the family.
  92. appleboxes
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I want to rate this game an 8 or a 9. Nintendo got so many things right. But they've completely ruined it. By not allowing proper couch coop (seriously, I can't be Best Friends with my WIFE, sitting NEXT to me, playing on the same console?) I guess I could get over that. But I can't even make my own island. They want us to buy a whole ass second Switch. Oh, and another copy of the game ifI want to rate this game an 8 or a 9. Nintendo got so many things right. But they've completely ruined it. By not allowing proper couch coop (seriously, I can't be Best Friends with my WIFE, sitting NEXT to me, playing on the same console?) I guess I could get over that. But I can't even make my own island. They want us to buy a whole ass second Switch. Oh, and another copy of the game if we want to play together at the same time. Unacceptable. This game has made me truly furious. We were SO excited to play this and run around together and, you know, actually play the game. Compare our islands. Visit each other's islands. Play together on the same island. But we can't do ANY of that. Beyond frustrating. This is a cash grab worse than I've seen in a long time. Truly disappointing how Nintendo has completely ruined this game for so many people. They've lost a lifetime Nintendo fan. And I've had every console since the original NES. I will never again give them any of my money. Truly heartbreaking.… Expand
  93. Leunam
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is my first animal crossing game due to the fact that it's the first that interested me. The single player offerings and online multiplayer and almost flawlessly executed. Online joining could be smoothed out a little. The fact that you can only have one island per switch is forcing people to not do local co-op play if they want a private island. I personally think this game is aThis is my first animal crossing game due to the fact that it's the first that interested me. The single player offerings and online multiplayer and almost flawlessly executed. Online joining could be smoothed out a little. The fact that you can only have one island per switch is forcing people to not do local co-op play if they want a private island. I personally think this game is a 8.5-9 rating but since people are giving zeroes due to the the single island and online issues I give it a ten to try and help balance out the scores.… Expand
  94. Richsince95
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic so far. New Horizons gives a stronger, better sense of progression and accomplishment than any previous Animal Crossing game. While the player character essentially starts from scratch on a deserted island, there is no shortage of things to do even within the first week. Villagers are as charismatic as ever, and the catalogue of fish and bugs to catch, fossils toThis game is fantastic so far. New Horizons gives a stronger, better sense of progression and accomplishment than any previous Animal Crossing game. While the player character essentially starts from scratch on a deserted island, there is no shortage of things to do even within the first week. Villagers are as charismatic as ever, and the catalogue of fish and bugs to catch, fossils to discover, items to craft, and Nookmiles rewards to earn is astounding. Only a few days in, my wife and I have had multiple chance-encounters with special NPCs that add a sense of intrigue and wonder to the game. As a cherry on top, the game is also beautiful; the aesthetics, soundtrack, and sound-design make for a soothing and satisfying experience.

    I personally think the co-op play is great. My wife and I inhabiting the same island is not an issue, and in fact we enjoy working together and surprising one another with our creative ideas and discoveries. While it would be nice if we both had all the freedoms that the "leader" position offers at once, it is so quick and easy to switch leaders that we have no problem tag-teaming whatever we're working on. If I could ask for one thing, I would a split-screen co-op feature. However, the current system serves well in its own rite.

    I'm very excited to continue playing New Horizons, developing our island, and making new discoveries. I appreciate the hard work that's gone into this game, and I'm thankful in advance for the content updates that will continue to make this game an exciting and enjoyable experience. Thanks, Nintendo!    … Expand
  95. Saucetin
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Nintendo has made it impossible for you to creat multiple islands on a single Switch console in a nasty attempt to get people to purchase more consoles. This completely ruins the game for me and many other long-time fans of the series.
  96. shopme
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    For me, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to be one of the biggest disappointments of the year. As a single-player experience, I'd say going around and improving your island is relaxing and addicting. The Nook Miles system brings me back to the game everyday to try to save up for new rewards. The new crafting system also keeps me coming back to collect more materials. Even with all ofFor me, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to be one of the biggest disappointments of the year. As a single-player experience, I'd say going around and improving your island is relaxing and addicting. The Nook Miles system brings me back to the game everyday to try to save up for new rewards. The new crafting system also keeps me coming back to collect more materials. Even with all of this, there's one huge issue that cannot be ignored that many others have complained about.

    Animal Crossing fails the most at co-op. The fact that you can only have one island per Switch seems greedy, so that customers go out to buy more switches. Even if you buy another copy of the game, it won't give you another island. That means me and my siblings are forced to live on one island. The leader and follower system can very annoying to deal with, especially if you really want to get things done on your island. The leader retains all of the abilities a regular player would have, but the followers are basically glorified NPCs. The followers can't access their inventory or interact with other residents. Followers can only use their tools and pick things up. When they do pick something up, it goes straight to the recycling bin, for the leader to potentially steal, or for a drawn out sequence where the players have to switch between leaders. It doesn't help that sometimes my siblings sometimes try to cuck me and steal my resources to sell, or for one of them to steal leader from me. It's also annoying that you can shake your controller to change leader. My siblings just shake my hands and steal leader. I'd really like an option to turn that off. I don't get why they locked these features to just one player. It really waters down the experience for me who was excited, since I'll be playing mostly co-op with my siblings.

    The biggest flaw with co-op play, the thing that really kills the experience for me, has to be the Island Representative system. There can only be one Island Representative, the person who first opens the game. They are also the only person who is able to progress the story, along with other exclusive benefits like exclusive DIY recipes. That would be fine if there was multiple save files, but the problem is there isn't. The other players that live on the island just have have a way worse experience. I'm not saying it's not fun to play as a villager, I'm just saying you're not getting the full experience. It can still be fun to decorate your house and to complete daily tasks.

    I think this game is at its best when playing single-player. Co-op at the moment is terrible and not having extra saves can ruin the experience for many. Also, please keep in mind I don't have access to a single-player save. I'd recommend this game to people to people who have Switches that only they use. This game just isn't made for multiple people to with. Even if my siblings did cooperate with me, the game would still be 6.    … Expand
  97. KyrioZ
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    TODOS LOS QUE LE PONEN MENOS DE 8 A ESTE JUEGO, DÉJENME DECIRLES QUE SU OPINIÓN VALE CALLAMPA Y QUE A NADIE LE IMPORTA XD
  98. Julian0505
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Didn’t plan on making a review but am doing my part to protect this masterpiece from review bombing. This game is wonderful, have played for around 25 hours over the last few days and collecting resources to upgrade the island and design your house is great. If you wanted multiplayer then I’m sorry but Animal Crossing has always been mostly single player, not sure what you were expecting.Didn’t plan on making a review but am doing my part to protect this masterpiece from review bombing. This game is wonderful, have played for around 25 hours over the last few days and collecting resources to upgrade the island and design your house is great. If you wanted multiplayer then I’m sorry but Animal Crossing has always been mostly single player, not sure what you were expecting. Buy it, I beg you.… Expand
  99. Init
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo did this to themselves. Noone should need to buy a new console just to have another save state on a game. It would be a 10 if they thought of the customer for once.
  100. Davemarco
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Just found out that I can't actually enjoy any of this game's features, simply because my wife logged in first. This is the worst game design ever - fix this Nintendo!
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Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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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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