Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Justforhowbadur
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Nintendo is the Disney of video games. They are incredibly greedy and refuse to work with their fan-base. One island PER SWITCH? No. Money grubbing and asinine. If you're looking for another reason not to buy it, loading times in multiplayer are absurd. Every single time someone comes to/leaves from an island, everyone gets a 90 second loading screen.
  2. RoastedOtter
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Very upset that Nintendo took a page out of EA’s book. Very disappointed that only the first user per switch to open the game has full control of the SINGLE island on the switch. Such a money grab. Just allow everyone to have their own separate game and island.
  3. Raven11229
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    While it is indeed sad you're limited to one islsnd per console, i think it's weird that people are rating this game 0/10. Really? Are you guys so sad that because a game doesn't have a popular feature, it deserves to be review-bombed? In any case, that just proves it's success. A mediocre game wouldn't get review-bombed.

    Anyway, This game is very fun, very family friendly, and deserves    While it is indeed sad you're limited to one islsnd per console, i think it's weird that people are rating this game 0/10. Really? Are you guys so sad that because a game doesn't have a popular feature, it deserves to be review-bombed? In any case, that just proves it's success. A mediocre game wouldn't get review-bombed.

    Anyway,

    This game is very fun, very family friendly, and deserves all the praise it gets!    … Expand
  4. thejarmander
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Fun, adorable, relaxing, beautiful design, and in the knick of time. Couldn't ask for more!
  5. Hilmy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Very chill game broo, perfect to play with friend or fn... Beautiful graphics #baitulmaljaya
  6. Space7007
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Really wanted to enjoy this game with my family but the one island per console is extremely limiting. The real spoiler is that only the first person to play (the island leader) is the only one who can advance the game for everyone else. If you live alone or are the only one who plans to play on the switch this is a non-issue. For those who plan to play with family or friends on the sameReally wanted to enjoy this game with my family but the one island per console is extremely limiting. The real spoiler is that only the first person to play (the island leader) is the only one who can advance the game for everyone else. If you live alone or are the only one who plans to play on the switch this is a non-issue. For those who plan to play with family or friends on the same switch it is extremely limiting factor and makes progress dependent on the first one who played.… Expand
  7. lordgerben
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE PLANNING TO PLAY ON ONE SWITCH.
    If you do, there goes $60 down the drain. Only 1 island is allowed to be created per Switch, and if another player on the same Switch wants to play, they'll be a glorified visitor on the island, unable to make any decisions for the island, being restricted to do essentially nothing but build their own home. The    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE PLANNING TO PLAY ON ONE SWITCH.
    If you do, there goes $60 down the drain. Only 1 island is allowed to be created per Switch, and if another player on the same Switch wants to play, they'll be a glorified visitor on the island, unable to make any decisions for the island, being restricted to do essentially nothing but build their own home. The game either needs to make the option of making multiple islands or give everyone on an island the option to be in control. My sister made an account first and unless I pay another $300 for a new Switch, I can't play the game. Such a disappointment, would rather have gotten DOOM.    … Expand
  8. no1interesting
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I want to give this game a good review. I really do. However, the one island per console thing just kills the game for me. I was totally ok with sharing an island with my spouse, but we don't share the island. Everyone who starts the game after the first person is a glorified visitor. I realize this was a thing in older animal crossing games, but as far as I know, you could at least buy aI want to give this game a good review. I really do. However, the one island per console thing just kills the game for me. I was totally ok with sharing an island with my spouse, but we don't share the island. Everyone who starts the game after the first person is a glorified visitor. I realize this was a thing in older animal crossing games, but as far as I know, you could at least buy a second copy of new leaf if you wanted to have your own experience. Tying the island to the console instead of the cartridge is just ridiculous. If Nintendo decides to fix this then I will be happy to write a new glowing review. As far as I can tell if you are the only person in your household interested in playing then it's a great game. As for my score: I know a lot of people are arguing that it's unfair to review bomb because "we're not complaining about the actual gameplay" but i watched every official trailer and Nintendo Direct about the game. Nowhere does it say your experience may be limited if you share a console. I understand that it was like this in older games. But not all of us played the older games. To for some people, this is their first animal crossing and something this knuckleheaded can actually ruin the franchise for them. My 0 score is my plea for Nintendo to at least patch it so each unique cartridge can generate an island.… Expand
  9. Drsenn2
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Cooperative play becomes competitive. People either have to fight to get to the console first in order to play in a manner that pushes the story forward, or you have to manipulate the time/date to be able to have the resources available to you. Poor choices; bad call, Nintendo
  10. Paddycakes
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Ive been excited about New horizons for a long time. I was equally excited to share the island with my wife and enjoy what content was offered. Then I realized the limitations of being "player 2". While my wife gets to enjoy unlocking all the content, getting all the resources and recipes, and learning about the game from a very nice tutorial, im left to only mess with what littleIve been excited about New horizons for a long time. I was equally excited to share the island with my wife and enjoy what content was offered. Then I realized the limitations of being "player 2". While my wife gets to enjoy unlocking all the content, getting all the resources and recipes, and learning about the game from a very nice tutorial, im left to only mess with what little repeatable content there is to do.

    The only meaningful things i can do is gather resources and give them to the person who is the main character to progress their story.Im no longer involved in the gameplay, and pretty much cast out to do nothing other than work on my house. This is not animal crossing to me, even if i share a console with another player i shouldnt be relegated to playing a gimped minecraft.

    Forcing me to pay for another switch CONSOLE to get my own island to play is not acceptable in the least and should addressed as the most important issue IMMEDIATELY. Until then i give a score for what its like to be player 2. There is nothing to do so its a 0    … Expand
  11. aquadude123
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console is scummy, but not deal breaking on its own. You can't even buy a second copy of the game, you literally have to buy a second Switch. That is more scummy than pretty much anything I've seen in gaming before.

    However, despite the scummy decision, I wasn't planning on having more than one island anyways, so it's not a deal-breaker. What is a deal-breaker for me    Only one island per console is scummy, but not deal breaking on its own. You can't even buy a second copy of the game, you literally have to buy a second Switch. That is more scummy than pretty much anything I've seen in gaming before.

    However, despite the scummy decision, I wasn't planning on having more than one island anyways, so it's not a deal-breaker. What is a deal-breaker for me is that there's only one First Resident per island, and pretty much everything is locked off for anyone who isn't a First Resident. This, in combination the SCUMMY practice I mentioned before, is why the game deserves a 0 in its current state. I've never felt so betrayed by a company before and I bought Fallout 76.    … Expand
  12. Tayyy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    While the one island per switch conundrum can be problematic to the game’s family audience, the game itself is phenomenal and visually beautiful. The amount of love and effort put into this game causes the environment, soundtrack, and character to pop out of the screen. The ambience is breathtaking, and the writing is some of the best in the series thus far. While Nintendo has had manyWhile the one island per switch conundrum can be problematic to the game’s family audience, the game itself is phenomenal and visually beautiful. The amount of love and effort put into this game causes the environment, soundtrack, and character to pop out of the screen. The ambience is breathtaking, and the writing is some of the best in the series thus far. While Nintendo has had many problems in the past, the amount of love put into New Horizons pays off in various ways. The previously-mentioned one island per switch conundrum is just that: a problem. The restriction is not, however, a game-ruining characteristic.… Expand
  13. Angelmamistan
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Having one island per console isn't even the worst part about this game. The fact that every other player - except the first person to boot up the game - cannot learn and perform more than 75% of the games functions is beyond UNACCEPTABLE. At this point Nintendo expects each switch console user to purchase their own switch with an additional animal crossing game if they want to play AC atHaving one island per console isn't even the worst part about this game. The fact that every other player - except the first person to boot up the game - cannot learn and perform more than 75% of the games functions is beyond UNACCEPTABLE. At this point Nintendo expects each switch console user to purchase their own switch with an additional animal crossing game if they want to play AC at the same register as the island "resident representative" LOL. This issue is clearly a money grabbing scheme and could easily be avoided by either 1) allowing everyone to be 'resident representative, or 2) Giving each player the OPTION to either join someone else's island on their switch OR create their own island. This function needs to be fixed as the game at this point is BROKEN, and is very disappointing for the following types of demographics: Couples who share a switch, siblings who share a switch, a parent and a child who want to play together, Roommates who all pitched in to buy a switch together.... you get my point. Hopefully it can be fixed because currently customers are very dissatisfied with the results.… Expand
  14. bl4ck
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best game in the series, people complain about the multiplayer, they clearly never played ac before.
  15. Jaroldo3
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Forced to play on same island as roommate who logs on first everyday.....I get minimal resources, and they get to decide every house and building location. WASTE OF MONEY.
  16. NathanDetr0it
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    "One Dictator, Seven Slaves" same-console multiplayer is a huge disappointment. We bought this game to *share* it- one island, one screen, shared decisions and contribution,
  17. Bulbalight
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    PLEASE IGNORE UNFAIR REVIEWS ABOUT THE 1 TOWN PER CONSOLE ISSUE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CASE! IT'S NOT A GAME CHANGER AND THERE'S A LOT MORE POSITIVE TO THE GAME THAN 1 MINOR FLAW.
    Animal Crossing New Horizons follows the traditional gameplay and good times you would expect from a classic Animal Crossing game.
    However with updated graphics with stunning gameplay, enhanced gameplay and    PLEASE IGNORE UNFAIR REVIEWS ABOUT THE 1 TOWN PER CONSOLE ISSUE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CASE! IT'S NOT A GAME CHANGER AND THERE'S A LOT MORE POSITIVE TO THE GAME THAN 1 MINOR FLAW.
    Animal Crossing New Horizons follows the traditional gameplay and good times you would expect from a classic Animal Crossing game.
    However with updated graphics with stunning gameplay, enhanced gameplay and even more creative ways to customise merchandies, textures and more this definitely gives you everything you could want from an Animal Crossing title and more    … Expand
  18. MMangia
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing, it's a beautiful psychological therapy and gives you only good vibes.
    Don't consider the bad reviews about the fact you can only have one island per console, we already know it and we are fine with it, it actually makes sense to enhances local co-op    … Expand
  19. MetaRahn
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    first of all its worth pointing out that this is in fact an Animal Crossing game, you either " get it" or you don't. Animal Crossing is a gentle life simulator and relaxation game. It's not for everybody. That said, like each new main release in the series this one is the best Animal Crossing yet. If you like Animals Crossing you don't need anyone to tell you whether or not to buy it. Youfirst of all its worth pointing out that this is in fact an Animal Crossing game, you either " get it" or you don't. Animal Crossing is a gentle life simulator and relaxation game. It's not for everybody. That said, like each new main release in the series this one is the best Animal Crossing yet. If you like Animals Crossing you don't need anyone to tell you whether or not to buy it. You wanna get this game.… Expand
  20. SavyRabbit
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Stays true to the series while adding new things to do such as collecting materials to create tools and items. Full and fresh textures with vivid colors. It’s really a beautiful game, if you like the other Animal Crossing games you will find some joy in this game.
  21. SleepzCat
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Would be a 10 but multiplayer really wasn't handled well, and it's disappointing that you can only have one island per switch. But other than that it's a near perfect game in my opinion and it's been hard for me to out down.
  22. Disco420
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you plan on playing this game across multiple accounts on one switch your progress will be gated based on the progress of the 1st account to play the game on your console. This is without warning and nothing in the game advises you of this.

    This killed all hype I have for this game as I've wasted so much time trying to craft an axe when I can't even unlock the recipe. I refuse to    If you plan on playing this game across multiple accounts on one switch your progress will be gated based on the progress of the 1st account to play the game on your console. This is without warning and nothing in the game advises you of this.

    This killed all hype I have for this game as I've wasted so much time trying to craft an axe when I can't even unlock the recipe. I refuse to restart this game unless island reps can be appointed dynamically or so.e other workaround/fix is implemented.    … Expand
  23. RiceF
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Absolutely ridiculous that they limit players so that only one person can play. We have a large family, and we can’t even buy additional copies to play because it’s locked per Nintendo Switch console. I hope they do something to address this.
  24. maemae
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I haven't stopped playing this since it came out.. I'm surprised I'm not writing this in Animalese.
  25. jrcontreras
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I've been playing animal crossing since the GameCube and this is the best one, NO QUESTION.
  26. Huor
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Another great installment in the Animal Crossing series. Keeps the old staples of the series while adding a new but of flavor. Plenty of customization both inside and outside of your home.
  27. Chase51773
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Though advertised as multiplayer most in game actions are unnecessarily locked to the first person that starts the game. The poor design decisions include, but are not limited to:
    1) There is no mechanical reason for only one person to be allowed to craft certain items. This not only applies to larger projects such bridges, but also smaller diy recipes are only gifted to the first player.    Though advertised as multiplayer most in game actions are unnecessarily locked to the first person that starts the game. The poor design decisions include, but are not limited to:
    1) There is no mechanical reason for only one person to be allowed to craft certain items. This not only applies to larger projects such bridges, but also smaller diy recipes are only gifted to the first player. 2) You canot travel to other islands or invite friends to your island while playing co-op. (Not only online functions but the in game deserted islands too.)
    3) Rather than create a co-op inventory system they opted to be lazy and limit it to the leader only. Other items are teleported to a shared inventory.
    4) Another minor issue with co-op is the controls for swapping tools changes depending on whether you're the leader or not. This is obviously a minor gripe, but annoying none the less. & completely unnecessary.
    5) The most annoying thing about these issues is that they're the result of poor design choices and laziness.    … Expand
  28. PeDraBugada
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal crossing new horizons is an excellent game is a game that I cannot stop playing it. the day it launched to today, I didn't play any other game, and the online is good there isn't lag, and it's fun, and you gonna have some good laughs
  29. Ichuck
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game! The gf and I are sharing the workload and designing the island together... couldnt be happier and it just looks so good on the switch!
  30. jagohod
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I think people are misunderstanding, most players aren't angry over the single island per system; but the fact that players 2-8 have literally 0 impact on the island.

    On new leaf, pretty much all the mayor can do is add buildings or ordinances. that's it. this game excludes a large chunk out of it for the other players. i.e: terraformation. If you're playing single player, then good    I think people are misunderstanding, most players aren't angry over the single island per system; but the fact that players 2-8 have literally 0 impact on the island.

    On new leaf, pretty much all the mayor can do is add buildings or ordinances. that's it. this game excludes a large chunk out of it for the other players. i.e: terraformation.

    If you're playing single player, then good for you! but stop taking other people words and distorting them.    … Expand
  31. melodygroberts
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing. I've been a continuous player of the series since the gamecube version, and every game they release just gets better and better. The feeling of accomplishment when getting nook miles completed, your house upgraded, and unlocking all of the shops and DIY projects is so great! This game has been the best yet, and I hope they never stop making it!
  32. flametorrent
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! Everyone review bombing this game doesn’t even know what Animal Crossing is. Just a bunch of wannabe critics. Do they play Call of Duty and wish the game had less shooting? Do they play Minecraft and wish it had better graphics? Probably. The music is great, the adventure is great. Multiplayer is wonderful. And the ease to switch between characters whenThis game is absolutely amazing! Everyone review bombing this game doesn’t even know what Animal Crossing is. Just a bunch of wannabe critics. Do they play Call of Duty and wish the game had less shooting? Do they play Minecraft and wish it had better graphics? Probably. The music is great, the adventure is great. Multiplayer is wonderful. And the ease to switch between characters when playing couch co-op? Perfect. Reminds me of the good ol days playing GameCube. Every day there’s something new. Can’t wait for the Easter events!… Expand
  33. BobTheCat
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, I do not share my switch with anyone so I do not experience the account problems listed in the Negative reviews.

    As an AC veteran, this game fulfilled my wishes from when I was a 5-yr old playing the gamecube version. The game gives you so many options to live your life on the island. You have just about total control over every single thing on the island.

    What a lot of people love about the AC series is that THERE IS NO OBJECTIVE. You can do literally whatever you want. You have the OPTION to fill the museum, buy every single item, buy every single piece of clothing, and even refuse to pay off your loan from Tom Nook because we all know he's greedy. That is the beauty of this series. It's not meant to be played by the traditional gamer who expects the game to end. That's why so many people have been playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf since it's release date in 2013!

    It's a relaxing game filled with so much more personality than New Leaf. Just yesterday, one of my villagers was singing by the lake for 20 minutes! You can see villagers sweeping, building - my poor Biff has yet to catch a bug and gets super sad about it.

    Overall: "Enjoy the small things in life." "Live in the moment." This is what Animal Crossing New Horizons means to me    … Expand
  34. Kirby54
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    Our household was so excited to get this game as we have played every other version of animal crossing and love the world of animal crossing. However upon learning only one person actually gets to experience the full game per switch and that there’s no option to create your own island even with a separate game purchase ruined the experience. While it’s fun and cute and new features likeOur household was so excited to get this game as we have played every other version of animal crossing and love the world of animal crossing. However upon learning only one person actually gets to experience the full game per switch and that there’s no option to create your own island even with a separate game purchase ruined the experience. While it’s fun and cute and new features like the Nook phone and mileage add to gameplay, the gameplay for “player 2” is severely restricted. Additional players are limited to what “player 1” has achieved, and only player 1 can advance gameplay by achieving goals to upgrade Nook’s shop or the museum. Additional players also do not get to invite new animal residents or choose where to build houses and buildings, nor do they have access to the same resources and quests as player 1. This for me is a huge gray cloud that hangs over this otherwise cute and fun addition to the franchise. Nintendo - value your fans over selling more consoles… Expand
  35. Baileywastaken
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo made this game so that only one person per console can get the full experience and it disappointing to say the least.
  36. Marvs90s
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Suddenly everyone wants to play with more than one island on a switch, 5 hours into the game and the game is fun, relaxing and I always find something to do great game that doesn't deserve the 0 peole that maybe havent even play the game yet.
  37. Chucklenut
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo has a knack for releasing one-of-a-kind, otherwise fantastic games that are dragged into the mud by one or two miserable 'features.' New Horizons delivers almost everything that was promised but pulls its hand back on one feature- multiplayer. While the limitation of "one island per Switch" was announced prior to launch the limitations forced on players not the "islandNintendo has a knack for releasing one-of-a-kind, otherwise fantastic games that are dragged into the mud by one or two miserable 'features.' New Horizons delivers almost everything that was promised but pulls its hand back on one feature- multiplayer. While the limitation of "one island per Switch" was announced prior to launch the limitations forced on players not the "island representative." All progress on the island, such as crafting recipes, buildings, and public works are locked behind the first person to play the game on a system. Secondary players likewise do not receive anything from progressing the game's 'story' such as awarded crafting recipes, items, money, or any unique character dialogue or cutscenes tied to them, such as when completing the museum or town hall. Local multiplayer is likewise gutted, with the camera, inventory, and NPC interaction being tied exclusively to the session's "leader." Online multiplayer is not much better, being essentially the same as New Leaf's without its mini-game island or any equivalent, which was a good portion of the online content for that game. These make for an extremely underwhelming and downright frustrating multiplayer experience that is difficult for even the most easily entertained to enjoy, which is particularly upsetting as the game, at its core, is extremely fun and almost everything you could hope for from an Animal Crossing game.

    I have my doubts Nintendo will address this issue. They have ignored other key product issues, such as Joy-Cons drifting and poor online services, to burying their head in the sand and hoping it'll blow over. I sincerely hope that they are not successful in skirting responsibility on this one- this is a decision made out of pure greed to sell more Switch systems, that thankfully, could not have been made at a worse time. I do hope Nintendo patches the game to allow multiple islands per system, or at the very least, improve the gameplay of secondary residents.    … Expand
  38. Tanker475
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    The game is awesome, but the limit of one island per console means that only one person in my family actually gets to enjoy the game in its entirety

    Everyone else is limited in what they can do, and they all take a supporting role. Disappointed to be honest. The game would be perfect if each profile could choose between joining an existing island or creating their own. Unfortunately, this    The game is awesome, but the limit of one island per console means that only one person in my family actually gets to enjoy the game in its entirety

    Everyone else is limited in what they can do, and they all take a supporting role. Disappointed to be honest. The game would be perfect if each profile could choose between joining an existing island or creating their own. Unfortunately, this is the only way I can protest    … Expand
  39. Marleysgame
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    All of the negative reviews are from people that are not familiar with the animal crossing franchise. Let me preface this by saying that in animal crossing, it was always 1 town per console from GameCube to now. Also, animal crossing never gave clear objectives because it’s a do what you want when you want kind of game - extremely casual. You can access your objectives through your nookAll of the negative reviews are from people that are not familiar with the animal crossing franchise. Let me preface this by saying that in animal crossing, it was always 1 town per console from GameCube to now. Also, animal crossing never gave clear objectives because it’s a do what you want when you want kind of game - extremely casual. You can access your objectives through your nook phone though and they are laid out for you, and all are pretty much optional to complete. Honestly this is a game that long time fans of the series will love, as well as fans of the mobile game pocket camp. It’s very open and do as you wish, which animal crossing has always kind of been like that. If you like stardew valley, you will probably like this game also.… Expand
  40. isabellamarie
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    super fun game, just really unfortunate that i got it to play with my boyfriend on his switch and since i was the first person to make a character i am the only one granted to perform all of the more fun tasks that make the game what it is. in other words only the first person who makes an account gets to pick the island and where everything goes and upgrades etc... anyone else after maysuper fun game, just really unfortunate that i got it to play with my boyfriend on his switch and since i was the first person to make a character i am the only one granted to perform all of the more fun tasks that make the game what it is. in other words only the first person who makes an account gets to pick the island and where everything goes and upgrades etc... anyone else after may still love on the island but they do not get their own and do not get to complete any tasks. so if you’re planning to buy this for your kids to share, don’t. seems like nintendo just wants everyone to buy all their kids switches and guess what? more games. pathetic.… Expand
  41. SwedishFlopper
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is Animal Crossing! People that are complaining, just bought this game because everyone else was buying it and didn't do any research about the style of game. It was advertised it was 1 island per switch. Yes you have to wait real world days for stuff to progress because it's animal crossing. It's like you bought Doom Eternal expecting there to be a deep woven narrative with heavyThis is Animal Crossing! People that are complaining, just bought this game because everyone else was buying it and didn't do any research about the style of game. It was advertised it was 1 island per switch. Yes you have to wait real world days for stuff to progress because it's animal crossing. It's like you bought Doom Eternal expecting there to be a deep woven narrative with heavy dialogue and character building. Actual game score 8/10.… Expand
  42. Noahchap
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    What is your problem gamers? It's not supposed to be a game of criticism but a game of coming together. If you dont like how one person decorates your island you work on a compromise. It is a mighty fine game with excellent music that proves that if it isnt broken dont break it. It's the players that need to get their act straight
  43. LokiWhite
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Never played AC before this one and I was worried about whether I would like it, but I absolutely adore it. So much fun and just a lovely experience. Couldn't recommend it more.
  44. SnackcakeUSA
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Just so polished, the soundscapes are as breathtaking as the visuals. The fish, the sky, and the local flora have all gotten massive updates to make the jump to HD impressive. The only qualm I have is with the multiplayer connection, and hopefully that will be patched in a future update
  45. Frilock
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The trolls who would try and bomb this game's rating can go back to Fortnite and continue to offer nothing of value to the world. The game holds true to the series, requires a little extra effort to get the game up to speed than previous titles but it goes well with the current quarantine.
  46. Jefflocher
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I'm going to be generous and give this game a 1. I have waited nearly TEN YEARS for a brand new Animal Crossing game and after all these years of developing and planning I find out that they decided NOT to give Isabelle a double barrel shot gun and include ZERO demons. Worst. Crossover. Ever. NintenDOOMED.
  47. Mazor775
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    If you've played Animal Crossing before then you know what to expect. That's my only complaint. If you've never played the series though, you NEED this game in your life! I do love crossing animals though, so I'll continue to throw bells at Nintendo as long as they make this series (Who am I kidding? I'll throw money at Nintendo as long as they're Nintendo!).
  48. JCMENOR03
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I created an account just for this review. This is an amazing game and the calmness of this game is amazing. If you want to have a good time and just chill play this game.
  49. Torchward
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Totally time absorbing. Really has the iconic animal crossing feel with a little bit of a twist which I feel is needed as I've aged with the series. I would give this a 10 but that is only due to the island's being on the slightly smaller size to my liking as the previous versions had just a tad more breathing room. My gf and I our currently playing on our own switch and have had no issues with connecting to one another and going doing our own thing or helping each other gather resources. It is a solo based playthrough/gameplay but with the added touch of a very easily setup multiplayer system, we have enjoyed it a lot with each others company. I'm unsure how are complaints of a shared world is a problem as this is how it's always been in which individuals shared their island/continent with other family members but if this does not effect you, you will have a really great time in animal crossing.… Expand
  50. Starfrighter
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    Like many people here said before: The game itself is fine BUT the way the game handles shared save files is ridiculously bad!! The worst I have ever seen in any videogame to be honest.
    There is only one shared island per Switch (not cardridge - switch) and the player that happens to be the first on the island is the only one that can basically "play" the game! The others are considered    Like many people here said before: The game itself is fine BUT the way the game handles shared save files is ridiculously bad!! The worst I have ever seen in any videogame to be honest.
    There is only one shared island per Switch (not cardridge - switch) and the player that happens to be the first on the island is the only one that can basically "play" the game! The others are considered villagers and are more like active spectators, than actual players. There is no way to interact with quests or progress in the game if you are not the one person starting the game. My GF and I wanted to share this game, instead she is playing it 95% since I can not experience or progress the story at all. Until this is fixed I hope NOONE buys this game and forces Nintendo to patch this - I really wanted to play this.. I was hyped since its announcement. This just makes me soo mad at this game.    … Expand
  51. krodish
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is completely broken having only one island per switch. It makes no sense at all. Multiple people on the same switch destroy the experience.
  52. LuckyPandaThug
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Really great game as always. The negative commentators are just **** I like everything they updated
  53. Obbtadia
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Having the first player that creates the island completely drive the story and gate all other players is just ridiculous. Fix this!
  54. Pandwiches
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I have found The hours of my days devoured by this game in a way that I haven't seen happen for quite some time. Honestly I was unsure if I even enjoyed games anymore but having grown up semi frequently playing the game predecessors I decided to give it a go and I'm glad I did. Please get this game it's amazing.
  55. FatalPhantom
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Me and my wife are having to share an island. We cant even cart swap like you used to
  56. Nurseg64
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Pre-ordered, waited....got the game, let my son go first...finally got to play, only to find out I'm a glorified NPC. My son is enjoying the game and from what little I could actually do in the game it looks like it could be fun to play if you are the only one in your household. This is ridiculous, I have been a long time customer but this will be the last time I purchase Nintendo gamesPre-ordered, waited....got the game, let my son go first...finally got to play, only to find out I'm a glorified NPC. My son is enjoying the game and from what little I could actually do in the game it looks like it could be fun to play if you are the only one in your household. This is ridiculous, I have been a long time customer but this will be the last time I purchase Nintendo games unless they fix this issue. In this day and age and state of the world, no one needs to feel like a second class citizen while playing a GAME. PLEASE FIX THIS!… Expand
  57. Grixx
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per switch, I have 2 kids that want to play, caused nothing but fighting so far..
  58. VEKT808
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Was so looking forward to starting my own island but you know I’m a secondary account so I don’t matter to Nintendo and the only way to matter is to buy another switch, yay.
  59. Nhojsselesu
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The fact that the second player is so limited is complete bs. Come on who approved this dumb system.
  60. Peoplesuck
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Ignore the negative ratings. Solid game and a lot of fun.
  61. bbdude95
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer:
    Claiming the game is "co-op" is basically a joke. If you aren't the first person to start the game you are essentially useless and every functionality is locked out. You have to wait for the original player to advance the story if you want anything to happen or change. Now if player one decides to take a break from the game or isn't able to play for a while you have no option    Multiplayer:
    Claiming the game is "co-op" is basically a joke. If you aren't the first person to start the game you are essentially useless and every functionality is locked out. You have to wait for the original player to advance the story if you want anything to happen or change. Now if player one decides to take a break from the game or isn't able to play for a while you have no option but to wait for them. I hope you didn't buy this game for the sole purpose of playing multiplayer like I did.

    Game content:
    The island feels pretty small when you first start out. The island we chose had very little starting space. The tutorial is fairly long for how simple the mechanics are. Second player and up will progress through the opening a lot faster. The game is cute as always but fairly bland. Tldr: Multiplayer is horrible and there isn't really much to redeem the game.    … Expand
  62. PlayTop2100
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only one island per switch makes me mad. I wanted to play the game but Nintendo said "Naw fam".
  63. osokomocho
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is a wonderful game for old fans and new fans. You also have the choice to pick your villagers later on and where they stay so certain spots you like or have set up won’t be ruined.
    To the people complaining about only having one island per system, this has literally been apart of animal crossing since it’s first game it’s not new and probably having multiple save files like some    This is a wonderful game for old fans and new fans. You also have the choice to pick your villagers later on and where they stay so certain spots you like or have set up won’t be ruined.
    To the people complaining about only having one island per system, this has literally been apart of animal crossing since it’s first game it’s not new and probably having multiple save files like some other games probably would not work with the actual clock it uses which is your game system’s clock.    … Expand
  64. Scykro
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Multilayer connection takes a super long time, but it's fun and has a lot to do and that can be done. Custom patterns are intense.
  65. BuckyMcDonuts
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Super fun game. I do question Tom Nook's predatory lending practices. I owe him more than I do my actual bank.
  66. Maabat
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I cannot stress enough how dumb half these reviews are. The fact that most of these reviews tunnel vision on only the "1 island" rule set is absurd. This is why a lot of user reviews are dismissed purely because of this.

    I for one don't seem phased by this, neither do a few of my other friends. BESIDES the fact, the game's mechanics feel smooth and easygoing. I like the progress of the    I cannot stress enough how dumb half these reviews are. The fact that most of these reviews tunnel vision on only the "1 island" rule set is absurd. This is why a lot of user reviews are dismissed purely because of this.

    I for one don't seem phased by this, neither do a few of my other friends. BESIDES the fact, the game's mechanics feel smooth and easygoing. I like the progress of the "story" is provides, and the progression of the island over time. If I were going to complain about a missing feature though, is the fact that multi-select is not a thing when it comes to putting stuff away in your home storage. Other than that, the game feels very well done in spite of all the negative reviews it has.

    I feel like Nintendo will fix this just to mitigate the number of complaints people are throwing at them. But this won't stop people from attacking it from base release...    … Expand
  67. LogManTM
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    **** that **** with the "only one island per switch"
    I literally just bought the game before I found out and now I'm stuck with it.
    The game's apparently good, but **** that anticonsumer bull****. Why did you change it instead of keeping what you had before? It was so cool when my brother and I figured out that each switch profile had a different save in BotW. That was one of the major    **** that **** with the "only one island per switch"
    I literally just bought the game before I found out and now I'm stuck with it.
    The game's apparently good, but **** that anticonsumer bull****. Why did you change it instead of keeping what you had before? It was so cool when my brother and I figured out that each switch profile had a different save in BotW. That was one of the major appeals of staying on the switch. Please don't set this prescedent.
    Still mainly a PC gamer, bit I really like the switch. Please don't ruin it.
    And whatever bull**** article I clicked to get here, **** off. This is definitely worth a review bomb, especially because it's the only thing is consumers can do to be heard.    … Expand
  68. Thewingedkitty
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's great! Lots to do and it isn't big thing to share an island with other players because you can also visit other people's islands.
  69. Detty
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    IF YOU DID YOUR DID RESEARCH YOU WOULD KNOW YOU CAN ONLY HAVE 1 ISLAND PER CONSOLE. Same as every other game. Don't review bomb because you can't read.
  70. cbland
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful to play. Anyone who is negative review bombing is ignoring all of the wonderful aspects of the game- and the fact that multiplayer in this game is much more inclusive and effective than AC games in the past. I mean in New Leaf, there was only one player who could be mayor (aka only one decision maker) and I didn't see nearly the same amount of outrage. The fact of theAbsolutely wonderful to play. Anyone who is negative review bombing is ignoring all of the wonderful aspects of the game- and the fact that multiplayer in this game is much more inclusive and effective than AC games in the past. I mean in New Leaf, there was only one player who could be mayor (aka only one decision maker) and I didn't see nearly the same amount of outrage. The fact of the matter is the switch is a singer player device that offers multiplayer options, and they are not obligated to do anything. Additionally, people are not being patient enough to get through the introductory period in game, after you wait through the introductory period, all characters will eventually be able to add things outside and terraform. I absolutely despise how susceptible people are to outrage culture, and how impatient people are. If you aren't patient enough to play this game, then that's on you because the nature of AC is to make progress slowly. Sorry you all weren't instantly gratified.… Expand
  71. ghhfbdcs
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is crap, utter crap, completely crap, absolutely crap, couldn't be any more crap
  72. Leoogdom
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    This game is beautiful and plays very good. BUT here is the deal: I started playing at launch, my girlfriend started to play the day after and was having fun until we realized that she couldn't proceed in the game unless I proceeded in the game. Me, as player 1 was the real character and she was just a NPC that you can play as which completely sucks. She love the franchise but can't affordThis game is beautiful and plays very good. BUT here is the deal: I started playing at launch, my girlfriend started to play the day after and was having fun until we realized that she couldn't proceed in the game unless I proceeded in the game. Me, as player 1 was the real character and she was just a NPC that you can play as which completely sucks. She love the franchise but can't afford a Switch but with this, Nintendo is basically saying "Hey, do you wanna play Animal Crossing as it should be played? GET ANOTHER SWITCH YOU LITTLE *******!". I'm really unsatisfied and even though I liked the game, this completely ruined it for me. Animal crossing should be a game that you go and relax, not a game that you play angry because only YOU can build the bridge or the store or something relevant.
    New horizons is far more disappointing than Pokemon Sword/Shield, because it looks like Nintendo is becoming an EA.    … Expand
  73. AwezomeAnthony
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I was really looking forward to playing and creating my own island on the switch. My girlfriend loves Animal Crossing more than I do so I let her make an island and play the game first. Come to find out that I can't even play now because there's only 1 island. It's just very upsetting. Please fix the console situation
  74. Masterduck
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    The inability to control what I can do with a game is the product of a bygone era. Locking island generation to the console and not the cartridge is absolute garbage. Then not restricting what the secondary players can do to improve the island and move the gameplay forward is just pure capitalist bull, which should be ironic seeing as this is a game whose very plot is outlined by aThe inability to control what I can do with a game is the product of a bygone era. Locking island generation to the console and not the cartridge is absolute garbage. Then not restricting what the secondary players can do to improve the island and move the gameplay forward is just pure capitalist bull, which should be ironic seeing as this is a game whose very plot is outlined by a capitalist Raccoon. 1/10 would not buy again.… Expand
  75. Janka0831
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una mierda , una isla por consola joder,Es una mierda , una isla por consola joder,… Expand
  76. Mccordinator
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Game is awesome. Everyone downvoting is mad about a multiplayer issue with people living on the same island being gated by the first player being the only one able to progress certain things forward. Sucks but no reason to review bomb a game. It’s been out 4 days... Remake your island and out a first player that will progress the island instead of make everyone wait? Time skip a coupleGame is awesome. Everyone downvoting is mad about a multiplayer issue with people living on the same island being gated by the first player being the only one able to progress certain things forward. Sucks but no reason to review bomb a game. It’s been out 4 days... Remake your island and out a first player that will progress the island instead of make everyone wait? Time skip a couple days if you need to catch back up.… Expand
  77. UnearthIy
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you share a switch player 2 is completely removed from the whole game experience. Obviously a ploy to make you buy another switch. They have no say on where buildings go, miss out on all the cool diy recipes that you get when setting up new houses, and cannot progress them game on their own. This game shows that Nintendo is just as greedy as EA… Expand
  78. hoogie52
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    I was extremely excited to play this game. Drove all over my city trying to find it. Finally got to play it, only to discover that since my kid had started the game, I was locked out of experiencing the majority of the game. I’m now forced to start over, after managing to unlock several things. I’m beyond frustrated with it, to say the least. Shame on you Nintendo for ruining this game.
  79. Syngirl
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Literally the only thing i dislike about this game is how quickly my tools break, forcing me to recraft them.
  80. Jokerstotherigh
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I never leave a review but I had to say something. I was third person to start a character on our family switch so didnt understand why I could create a museum. After three days our island should have had a museum so I wanted to get started on that but soon realized that wasn't an option being the 3rd player to start the game. The 1st player is the only person able to progress the game andI never leave a review but I had to say something. I was third person to start a character on our family switch so didnt understand why I could create a museum. After three days our island should have had a museum so I wanted to get started on that but soon realized that wasn't an option being the 3rd player to start the game. The 1st player is the only person able to progress the game and my daughter would rather draw pictures on the bulletin. There needs to be an update to allow the whole family to play this game and enjoy the experience.… Expand
  81. DontchaKnow
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    My sister owns the switch and we both love Animal Crossing, but I'm not going to go buy a new switch to get the full experience of this game. Its a shame really.
  82. Hereswaldo10
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Definitely the best iteration so far! I've only played for a few days but there is SO much to do and it really gives you all creative liberties as advertised. I haven't even made it to future portions of the game, but I'm so excited to see what this game has in store for me!

    There is no strong narrative, but that's standard for AC games. Graphics are amazing, and the island feels much    Definitely the best iteration so far! I've only played for a few days but there is SO much to do and it really gives you all creative liberties as advertised. I haven't even made it to future portions of the game, but I'm so excited to see what this game has in store for me!


    There is no strong narrative, but that's standard for AC games. Graphics are amazing, and the island feels much more alive compared to previous games.

    I know there's been a lot of criticism of only one island per console, but I honestly LOVE the concept of sharing an island on the console. It makes the island feel more alive and is true to real life, that you're not the only one in the world.    … Expand
  83. dlvilla88
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Can't believe the game only allows 1 island per console. Absolutely terrible.
  84. efejoao
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I want to play this game very much but won't pay 80 CAD / 60 USD for a limited game that I can not fully play with my husband unless I buy another console and another copy of the game. It is just too much.
  85. Arroyo
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    For all you cry babies Nintendo said ahead of release ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH! STOP your dang crying! The game is awesome. It is poop about the access that the second player in the island gets. But if you have played the other animal crossing games you don't share your town/island it never works out. And for the people time travelling complaining of lack of content my goodness take the timeFor all you cry babies Nintendo said ahead of release ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH! STOP your dang crying! The game is awesome. It is poop about the access that the second player in the island gets. But if you have played the other animal crossing games you don't share your town/island it never works out. And for the people time travelling complaining of lack of content my goodness take the time and enjoy the game stop trying to get everything all at once. I'm pretty sure Nintendo said there would be events happening in real life time so why skip ahead and complain… Expand
  86. Persebunny
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's a great game! Finally after trying for a year, my boyfriend is heavily interested in the same game as me. As to those who complain about singular islands, the knowlege was made public months prior to release, that's your own fault. I love the formatting and the graphics, so beautiful and detailed! And certain audio files that were once piercing and screechy in previous games have beenIt's a great game! Finally after trying for a year, my boyfriend is heavily interested in the same game as me. As to those who complain about singular islands, the knowlege was made public months prior to release, that's your own fault. I love the formatting and the graphics, so beautiful and detailed! And certain audio files that were once piercing and screechy in previous games have been softened to a much more soothing tone. I can have someone sleeping in the same room as me with the volume up and this game will not disturb their sleep! Seriously, but this game. You can handle taking turns, it's the exact same way it was with the DS games.… Expand
  87. Gmusca01
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Fantastico, credo che dare uno 0 come voto per una cosa mai promessa sia veramente sciocco.
  88. Bdaxlol
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    People complaining about multiplayer simply have no idea how Animal Crossing works, or how it has ALWAYS worked. If you share a switch with someone, but cannot fathom sharing an island, then just find a different game to play. From everyone I've talked to, it's clear: people who love Animal Crossing love this game.
  89. Olivierdotwmv
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Extremely anti consumer game. Nintendo is only getting away with this because their fans accept anything from them
  90. Nachoman22
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This is a fantastic game. I've only had it for five days, but I'm obsessed. It's super cute and relaxing. Great for this time while I'm stuck inside.
  91. Degion
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per switch makes it unplayable for me. Wish I could return the game since we know Nintendo won't change it
  92. Filmmusictheory
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Game would be a 9/10 if it wasn’t for the single switch issue. New Leaf was still a better game and experience overall.
  93. Akourne
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo, come on. This is the most customizable, most personalize, most progression based animal crossing game ever made. Why why why would you lock everyone into the same island? Because the last games did it? This isn't the last games. It only worked then because the towns were immutable, and progress was tracked separately. You guys completely changed how the game is played, the savesNintendo, come on. This is the most customizable, most personalize, most progression based animal crossing game ever made. Why why why would you lock everyone into the same island? Because the last games did it? This isn't the last games. It only worked then because the towns were immutable, and progress was tracked separately. You guys completely changed how the game is played, the saves should reflect that. Fix this glaring, obvious issue, and I'll pick up the game.… Expand
  94. StuPotField
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    great great game, haven't had so much fun in a while, me and my mom live on the same island, it's been pretty fun doing stuff together, don't mind the review bombers everyone, the game is godlike.
  95. explodingbears
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    This review is written from someone who shares a console with other users, so the review will reflect that experience. Sharing a single island amongst several other players is seriously disappointing, and leaves much to be desired. Progression and game features are severely limited to anyone who doesn't play as the primary island inhabitant. There is no shared progression toward islandThis review is written from someone who shares a console with other users, so the review will reflect that experience. Sharing a single island amongst several other players is seriously disappointing, and leaves much to be desired. Progression and game features are severely limited to anyone who doesn't play as the primary island inhabitant. There is no shared progression toward island milestones, and key items or crafting abilities are not distributed in the same manner, leaving an imbalanced playing experience. Players who are not the first to set foot on the island are demoted to mere scavengers of resources, with limited contribution to island development. The choice to not have separate islands for separate players, and to limit the developmental experience for players that share the island, is highly disappointing, and appears to be the greatest complaint with the game. It became very apparent that this was a poor system wheat the point in the game where the first set of new inhabitants are joining the island and the primary player is given some dozen new crafting recipes and the objective of placing and furnishing several new homes across the island. Secondary players during this timeframe get none of the same recipes, are merely told to "talk to the primary resident" for instructions, and cannot contribute in any way to the progression aside from collecting raw materials like mindless robots. Not quite the shared gaming experience people are looking for. Certain choices like these made the experience feel extremely imbalanced and truly disappointing from the standpoint of someone who might not be the primary inhabitant. The only reason I could see Nintendo choosing to design the game in this way is to persuade people to have multiple consoles and copies of the game. One island per console is just not a good approach and could have been much better had single console multi-player been designed more intelligently.… Expand
  96. Jensonliew
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    So looking forward to play this game with my wife but with the limited local multiplayer setup, it makes the game frustrating to play as only the main player gets to progress the story while the other player get to do nothing but sit there and wait. Nintendo even lock it so that only 1 switch can have only 1 island, wow you guys are more greddy then EA. Sorry Nintendo i will stop playingSo looking forward to play this game with my wife but with the limited local multiplayer setup, it makes the game frustrating to play as only the main player gets to progress the story while the other player get to do nothing but sit there and wait. Nintendo even lock it so that only 1 switch can have only 1 island, wow you guys are more greddy then EA. Sorry Nintendo i will stop playing your games now, im truly and deeply saddened by you people.… Expand
  97. MekachuDrago
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The game is absolutely fantastic and everything we have been waiting for for seven long years. The ability to truly customize your island and all of the quality of life upgrade make this game so very worth the money. It’s a slow relaxing game that any fan of past Animal Crossing games would love.
  98. Jkatlyle
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great expansion on a beloved series. Highly recommend to anyone who might like a game like this.
  99. ceklewis
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Greedy tactic from Nintendo of 1 island per switch..! Completely ruined the game for me. Every other game ever made knows not to do this. Shocking.
  100. JohnDoneth
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I had never played AC before and got it for my girlfriend so she could play it on our Switch because she loved playing New Leaf. After she stopped playing for the day I was gonna hop on and create my own island but that's when I learned that it was not possible. There is only one island per Switch console, not per user profile. Even if you do go ahead and use the same island you areI had never played AC before and got it for my girlfriend so she could play it on our Switch because she loved playing New Leaf. After she stopped playing for the day I was gonna hop on and create my own island but that's when I learned that it was not possible. There is only one island per Switch console, not per user profile. Even if you do go ahead and use the same island you are completely gutted of what you can do as the second player. I could've been an Animal Crossing fan but instead I've been alienated. I wanted to have my own island and have my own experience. A pretty disappointing flaw that only seems like a cash grab from Nintendo.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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