Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. Nachtetraume
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    New Horizons did just that, opened up new horizons for the Animal Crossing series. The new crafting aspect was something I originally wasn't sure I was going to like but I have taken to and really enjoy. Previous titles would just have you doing tasks for your villagers and just catching bugs and fish all day long. New Leaf turned a new leaf making you the mayor of a town and setting up aNew Horizons did just that, opened up new horizons for the Animal Crossing series. The new crafting aspect was something I originally wasn't sure I was going to like but I have taken to and really enjoy. Previous titles would just have you doing tasks for your villagers and just catching bugs and fish all day long. New Leaf turned a new leaf making you the mayor of a town and setting up a beautiful location. Now you've got the full reign of the island to make it whatever you want. Having the ability to place villager homes so they don't ruin your flower garden or paths? YES PLEASE! Being able to terraform the land/water scape to make it flow however you want and fill in weird gaps of the map? I'll take it! There's so much to this game that is absolutely amazing and a labor of love from Nintendo.

    Socially it does require Nintendo Online to visit your friends. That's pretty common at this point for most game titles for any platform. I find having one island per switch to be amazing. You can share your game cartridge and not worry about someone destroying your hard work when you get it back.

    My boyfriend and I do have our own switches so it makes playing easy but I would want to get another game so I don't have to wait for him when I think of a new task for myself. Overall, this is a much needed island vacation!    … Expand
  2. TheRealCrow
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Ok we're addicted to this game. The low average is from users putting in zeroes for it not allowing more than one island per switch. Which granted, sucks, but none the less this game is nearly perfect!
  3. NeonChicken
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    Animal Crossing as a game is as wonderful as it ever has been. The new features IN THE GAMEPLAY are fun and welcome. However, I own two Nintendo Switches (OG and Lite) bought the game hoping for cloud saves, no dice. So I set up on the family OG switch, not knowing you may only have ONE ISLAND per console. This has locked my wife and son out of the game for pacing and my son who typicallyAnimal Crossing as a game is as wonderful as it ever has been. The new features IN THE GAMEPLAY are fun and welcome. However, I own two Nintendo Switches (OG and Lite) bought the game hoping for cloud saves, no dice. So I set up on the family OG switch, not knowing you may only have ONE ISLAND per console. This has locked my wife and son out of the game for pacing and my son who typically wakes up early to play consumes all the island resources. Ultimately I could just restart on the lite but that would lock me out of the TV side which I enjoy. So the solution would not be to buy another copy of the game it would be to buy a another full switch console. This makes my rating of the game go from a 9-10 to a 2. Another thing which I don't think many have addressed: If I (the first person to play) quits playing the island progression stops too for my son. So in effect I'm sticking with it for the child...… Expand
  4. Ramza6
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Cash grab tactics to get more console sales. The first player to play the game actually gets the full experience, but anyone else on that console gets a gimped version of the game with less content. Garbage.
  5. rickycarrillo
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    To say that co-op is terrible, or that the game isn't fair, simply means that you're not putting in the effort to enjoy the game. Player 2, if you are coming into the game expecting that you'll be able to do so so much, you wont. Just like player 1, they had to slowly and painstakingly put time into the game to get to the points you're complaining about.

    I understand the one island per    To say that co-op is terrible, or that the game isn't fair, simply means that you're not putting in the effort to enjoy the game. Player 2, if you are coming into the game expecting that you'll be able to do so so much, you wont. Just like player 1, they had to slowly and painstakingly put time into the game to get to the points you're complaining about.

    I understand the one island per switch, but there's two reasons for this.
    First, an island takes up a significant amount of space on your switch. With the addition of progression and adding items to your inventory, and your museum and encyclopedia, that all adds up. Then imagine every user on a switch, 8 users with their own individual islands, on top of that per user, 7 additional houses per shared island. That's a grand total of 8 unique islands, and 64 unique players. That amount of data adds up, quickly.

    Secondly, adding onto the data situation. The game allows 8 users total on an island. If you're playing online, the max is 8 on your island total. Given the switch has a total of 8 users, its the best choice to make. One island per switch, one player per user.

    To review bomb a game means you aren't taking time to understand and come to terms why the game is built like this.

    Overall, in my opinion, the game is a 10. With future DLC, it'll bump it to an 11.    … Expand
  6. Antibomb
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Taking Animal Crossing to new heights. Yes, there are some limitations, like only having one island per switch. But the amazing gameplay offered here more than makes up for that. And let's be honest, this is not an evil Nintendo scheme to sell more consoles, it's a classic Nintendo limitation to make players play and have fun together. Which is actually working really well in my household.
  7. ChrisLinen
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    So they disabled cloud saves even though I'm paying $20/year for that. Next, you can't have more than one island per console, so if me and my sister wanted separate islands, we would have to spend $360 dollars to buy an entire new Switch just to have 2 islands. Oh and don't forget that certain features of the game are only available to the player who created the island, so single player isSo they disabled cloud saves even though I'm paying $20/year for that. Next, you can't have more than one island per console, so if me and my sister wanted separate islands, we would have to spend $360 dollars to buy an entire new Switch just to have 2 islands. Oh and don't forget that certain features of the game are only available to the player who created the island, so single player is broken for everyone except the island creator. Oh and they made it a lot harder to "time travel" in the game. On the 3ds animal crossing, I would set my game time 2 hours different because I like to play every morning at around 6:00 AM and my school starts at 8:00 AM. Everything important in the game happens at 8, so I just set the time so that when it's actually 6, the game thinks it's 8:00. Now it's harder to change the in-game time, so I literally cannot play the game because everything important happens while I am in school. Wow, Nintendo's first party games are getting so bad. The older ones like Smash, Mario Kart, BOTW, etc. were really good but Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Mario Maker 2 are all really bad. Their online is absolutely screwed, I can't believe they make me pay $20 for a broken system. Don't buy this game.… Expand
  8. gamerdad83
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    1 island per console is a fabricated limitation that destroys the experience.

    Even IF you wanted to buy multiple copies of the game (think OG Pokemon Games with a single save file per cart) you could have a copy of Red and a copy of Blue for each person in the family to have their own adventure. Which, while that model was worse than traditional game up to that time with 3 save slots    1 island per console is a fabricated limitation that destroys the experience.

    Even IF you wanted to buy multiple copies of the game (think OG Pokemon Games with a single save file per cart) you could have a copy of Red and a copy of Blue for each person in the family to have their own adventure.

    Which, while that model was worse than traditional game up to that time with 3 save slots per cartridge, it still allowed each person their own experience.

    Imagine if in Pokemon Sword/Shield, another user could start a game but couldn't get to the wild area because Play 1 stopped playing at the first Pokemon center. It would be ludicrous and unacceptable.

    Alas, this was an eShop purchase and I cannot return it.

    I would have liked this a lot more if all of the 8 accounts on a console had their own island and you could zoom out to see the whole area, think like the Hawaiian islands, so each switch could have its own archipelago.    … Expand
  9. nofx911
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Normally, I would give this game an 8 out of 10, but I can not believe Nintendo would allow a first person release that is so incredibly crippled. Against better judgement I decided to try the game knowing that there is only one island per switch (I have never played animal crossings games before so did not realize how annoying that would be). However, they made is worse since the personNormally, I would give this game an 8 out of 10, but I can not believe Nintendo would allow a first person release that is so incredibly crippled. Against better judgement I decided to try the game knowing that there is only one island per switch (I have never played animal crossings games before so did not realize how annoying that would be). However, they made is worse since the person that creates the island holds everyone else back. I do not have time to play right now, but my son is home and he is essential stuck since I do not have time to play. Maybe I missed something or did not understand when setting everything up, but that for all companies to be that anti consumer I would have never guessed Nintendo. Just seems like a cash grab from a company that has one of the hottest systems ruining a game that would be very good otherwise.… Expand
  10. Paul_Linenger
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    You can have 8 players to a town but only the first one is able to do everything. All other players are second-class residents
  11. RezzCritic
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Payed for a switch, Payed for an online subscription, payed for the game, can't even enjoy it fully because I'm player 2.

    Never again
  12. Bhrawn
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We have 3 daughters that play this game and I've got to say, TERRIBLE decision to only allow 1 island per Switch! Really leaves a bad taste in my mouth towards Nintendo. I can't imagine they didn't see these issues as being a problem before release, which, I think, makes them terrible, greedy people. Here I thought they were a family-priority company. Disgraceful!
  13. javotin
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game, true to the Animal Crossing series while trying out some fresh and effective mechanics such as crafting and terraforming. Don’t listen to people who are giving this game 0 stars— they’re just salty that you can only have one island per Switch?
  14. matt2211
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i’ve ever played, it’s so relaxing and because of being home full-time it’s extremely comforting being able to sit and play with all of my friends
  15. Zcross505
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing game from the graphics to the gameplay. Found myself addicted within a day.
  16. ALb7XjrpdgruRkD
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    It is so ridiculous that only one player has access to all of the features of the game. I allowed my younger sister to play the game before me, and now as player two I won't be able to do everything! Shame on you Nintendo for your greed and laziness!
  17. vgriscom
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Soo much fun!! People arent rating the game fairly at all. Bombing a great game for one piece you don't like is childish. In a time where there isn't much to bring the mood up Animal Crossing is the best.
  18. SupaDupaMario
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One of my favorite series but I’m overall very disappointed with how the second player is limited to what they can do compared to the first player. Overall ruining my enjoyment, since I let my girlfriend play first.
  19. Odande
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo did a really cool thing where the first player to make their character on your Switch is the ONLY player who actually has access to the entire game. I cannot give resources to Tom Nook for building upgrades or progress my town in any meaningful way. I cannot for the life of me understand why Nintendo thought that only 1/8 people should be the one to have access to all of the gameNintendo did a really cool thing where the first player to make their character on your Switch is the ONLY player who actually has access to the entire game. I cannot give resources to Tom Nook for building upgrades or progress my town in any meaningful way. I cannot for the life of me understand why Nintendo thought that only 1/8 people should be the one to have access to all of the game leaving 7 other players with a demo version.

    I was about to buy a freaking Switch Lite and ANOTHER copy of AC:NH until I realized I can't transfer saves!!! Good moves Nintendo. Game is essentially unplayable unless the primary player is giving you a play by play update of EVERYTHING that's happening on their end and even then secondary players can't even give those resources to the NPC's that need them. This is basically like how in Sonic and Knuckles the person who plays Tails is just aimlessly flying around the level where as Sonic is the actual one who's really in control.    … Expand
  20. Hypercharge
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    This is not a multiplayer game. It will likely become one when Nintendo figures out how to charge people another $60 for the functionality.
  21. AlwayzB
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this game in good faith. I don't want this to be a shallow "review bomb", but it is the only way, I feel, to get Nintendo's attention and get a genuine fix pushed forward.

    An absolutely brilliant game with 1 unbelievable fatal flaw: Having multiple players on the same Switch gates features, progress, and quests from all but the 1st player to play. Not    Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this game in good faith. I don't want this to be a shallow "review bomb", but it is the only way, I feel, to get Nintendo's attention and get a genuine fix pushed forward.

    An absolutely brilliant game with 1 unbelievable fatal flaw: Having multiple players on the same Switch gates features, progress, and quests from all but the 1st player to play. Not only is there only 1 island per console (a design feature that should have been abandoned in the industry back in 1996), but only the 1st player to start the save file is designated as "Island Representative". Only they may talk to Tom Nook every day for quests, get various crafting recipes that, as far as I can tell, are exclusive to them, only they can place the housing for new residents, start building the museum, and on and on.

    It's such an unfathomable misstep in an otherwise brilliant game. It's an easy 10/10 if they fix this, and fix it right. First and foremost, allow every player to make island progress and decisions, designating each player as the Island Representative role. Secondly, please, allow for multiple Islands per console; 1 for each player account. The *only* reasonable explanation for this decision is to pressure consumers into buying not only multiple copies of the game, but multiple Switches entirely. This is unacceptable and downright predatory. If they're concerned of people cheating and having multiple islands to farm, people already Time Travel, so who cares?

    Please, please, please. Do the right thing, fix these incredibly broken parts of your game, and let me love this game as it deserves to be loved.    … Expand
  22. ComradeUb3r
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible game and the problems people are review-bombing this with won't be problems after a week of play.
  23. flamingo92
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only one user per console is completely unjustifiable and it ruins the experience entirely. Fix this Nintendo.
  24. mangamike
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    Really need to fix multiple people on one console, i have 3 grils and each one wants to play this game, i cannot afford to buy them each their own switch, there is no option to create a new island and being the 2nd player or 3rd player to start on a console SUCKS!!!! You miss out on so much that only the 1st player gets in terms of activities, resources, etc. It's absolutely terrible. YouReally need to fix multiple people on one console, i have 3 grils and each one wants to play this game, i cannot afford to buy them each their own switch, there is no option to create a new island and being the 2nd player or 3rd player to start on a console SUCKS!!!! You miss out on so much that only the 1st player gets in terms of activities, resources, etc. It's absolutely terrible. You have to buy a 2nd console (or 3rd in my case) if more than one person in your household wants to get the full game experience. That's unacceptable.… Expand
  25. Racelle
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The game has been great so far!! The pacing is really nice and I love all of the cute villagers. This is the first Animal Crossing game I've played and have been immediately hooked to it. The character customization features are nice too.
  26. Cadam
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    New Horizons is a refreshing take on the animal crossing series of games. It has new elements to keep animal crossing veterans happy, and it is simple enough for new players to enjoy.
  27. MaeBeaInTheWood
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    This new Animal Crossing shows everyone can make mistakes, or just decide they want to be EA. This is very much just a mix of Pocket Camp, Wild World, and New Leaf. The game has an overly-long tutorial before letting you do what you want. There is also the fact that parts of your island are completely locked because you don't have any bridges built at the start unlike other games, and it'sThis new Animal Crossing shows everyone can make mistakes, or just decide they want to be EA. This is very much just a mix of Pocket Camp, Wild World, and New Leaf. The game has an overly-long tutorial before letting you do what you want. There is also the fact that parts of your island are completely locked because you don't have any bridges built at the start unlike other games, and it's a while before you build bridges or unlock the vaulting pole. Nintendo also shows their greed in wanting you to buy more Switch consoles, as it is not 1 island per Nintendo Switch user, it's 1 island per Nintendo Switch console. And the only way to get a new or second island is to delete your first. This game also excludes the character of the fan favorite and my personal favorite, Rover. He does not appear on the plane to the island to help you (instead that role is filled by Nook's little scouts), and he doesn't appear in the game at all. My only things to say in defense of this game is that for once the game lets you decide what your villager's appearance is instead of generating it with cryptic questions like the other games (and usually no matter what you answered for the questions, you didn't like how your villager looked). The other thing is that Tom Nook appears to be less greedy and more friendly. He has general interactions the way a peppy villager, or Isabelle, or one of the Ables would instead of constant badgering and pressuring you about money like he does in other games.… Expand
  28. jbc1995
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Bought the game to play with my wife. First video game she's ever been stoked to play (she's pretty new to video games). I understand people's complaints about one island per Switch console and only the first player to register being in full control, but I've actually really liked it. It allows us to better work together on our objectives and communicate what we want to do. The ease ofBought the game to play with my wife. First video game she's ever been stoked to play (she's pretty new to video games). I understand people's complaints about one island per Switch console and only the first player to register being in full control, but I've actually really liked it. It allows us to better work together on our objectives and communicate what we want to do. The ease of swapping who is the leader in less than 5 seconds makes it extremely easy to work together on many tasks and split resources evenly. Sure, improvements could be made on the system, but considering how incredible the rest of the game is, it's a minor inconvenience for us. Note that this is my own personal opinion and other people may strongly disagree, but I for one, absolutely love the game, and so does my wife!… Expand
  29. breichart
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I had my wife set up her account first as it was a surprise gift for her, not entirely sure if she would like it. Well, now I am locked out of progressing on my own and we are forced to share materials on a daily basis. I can only progress up to wherever she currently is and if she progresses when I'm not home, then I don't get to see it at all. There's no reason to have to buy anotherI had my wife set up her account first as it was a surprise gift for her, not entirely sure if she would like it. Well, now I am locked out of progressing on my own and we are forced to share materials on a daily basis. I can only progress up to wherever she currently is and if she progresses when I'm not home, then I don't get to see it at all. There's no reason to have to buy another Switch and game just to be able to do my own things. The single-player experience is ruined for me since I'm basically backseat riding her account. This either needs fixed or spammed with bad reviews as this is unacceptable in modern gaming.… Expand
  30. Dizzydes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Good stuff, no idea why it's currently at a 6.5 y'all stay mad. Anyways chillie
  31. mojojojo219
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    10/10 the BEST Animal Crossing game so far. Even with the one island per switch, there's so much to do and it is so gorgeous, it doesn't matter! The crafting gives you more to do in a day, the graphics are literally jaw-dropping, the music is soothing, the chill is palpable. Thank you Nintendo. This is the Animal Crossing we've been waiting for.
  32. Alextricity
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The Game is great for one person per day as once one player has done something on the island the other player has no purpose for that whole day and cannot progress at all the perfect fix for the game would be one 'island' per switch but sub island's which are un editable by accounts who dont own that sub island, or better yet just an option for cloud saves or 2 islands.
  33. RealmFantasy
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you ONLY want to play alone, and NOBODY else in your household wants to play, then it's a good game.

    God forbid anybody else want to play though, sucks to be them. They can't create their own island, and they can't really contribute in any meaningful way, instead being forced to sit in the background while you do everything worth-while and story driven. What the heck was Nintendo    If you ONLY want to play alone, and NOBODY else in your household wants to play, then it's a good game.

    God forbid anybody else want to play though, sucks to be them. They can't create their own island, and they can't really contribute in any meaningful way, instead being forced to sit in the background while you do everything worth-while and story driven.

    What the heck was Nintendo thinking? this is absurd!    … Expand
  34. tprendy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the user reviews. The game is downright amazing. Was never an animal crossing fan until my wife and I played this together. We are hooked!
  35. TurnipTrip
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Listen i know people are reviewing bombing animal crossing new horizons bc of its co-op player system and its one island per console but like other than that its pretty good
  36. blendcoffee
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer sucks on this one. They might as well say it's single player on the store page. And by the way: 1 island per switch. How on earth you people don't have 1 switch per family member at this point? /s
  37. Notoriousremedy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is honestly the best Animal Crossing game ever made and I've been playing since the Gamecube. Yes the multiplayer is a little lackluster but you all should just be glad it's even there! As far as I know all the other Animal Crossing games were single player. If you are a big Animal Crossing fan you'll love this game.
  38. Lysol
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is so good it got my wife excited to play it. I had to go buy her a switch but hey, I’ve wanted her to have her own for a while.
  39. shradke
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    It's great fun (for one person per console), but some serious oversight regarding local multiplayer progression hampers the main point of such a communal video game experience. Simply allowing others to contribute to town building projects instead of locking them behind the main account holder would vastly improve the game. The fact that only one person can access the construction boxesIt's great fun (for one person per console), but some serious oversight regarding local multiplayer progression hampers the main point of such a communal video game experience. Simply allowing others to contribute to town building projects instead of locking them behind the main account holder would vastly improve the game. The fact that only one person can access the construction boxes for new resident plots is case-and-point of this poor design.… Expand
  40. earchmnd
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Game is great, I literally can’t stop play it lol, the people purposely leaving horrible reviews over one or two things that can be changed with updates and ignoring everything good the game has to offer are simply being immature
  41. Bergein
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. All the people review bombing are just entitled children don't let there review sway your decision to buy this awesome game.
  42. XOMBIEkoala
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I share the game with my wife and because I am the second player I can do nothing to advance the game.
  43. mirantiago
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It is an AWESOME GAME, I'm playing with my girlfriend, all in the same island and we're loving it to pieces.
  44. Radsidewinder
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! If I could rate it higher I would, improves upon previous animal crossing systems in every way. It's a ridiculously calming, stress free way to blow through multiple afternoons and the level of customization that eventually comes to your island is astounding!
  45. ACNH
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Don’t trust the people review bombing this game. It is fantastic!

    The negative reviews are only focused on one small portion of the game regarding its multiplayer functionality. So instead of weighting all portions equal in the review they just give it a 0/10 because they’re upset. Animal Crossing has always been like this with one island/town per save. How they didn’t see this coming is    Don’t trust the people review bombing this game. It is fantastic!

    The negative reviews are only focused on one small portion of the game regarding its multiplayer functionality. So instead of weighting all portions equal in the review they just give it a 0/10 because they’re upset. Animal Crossing has always been like this with one island/town per save. How they didn’t see this coming is beyond me.    … Expand
  46. DJTwinz
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing is a charming game that is a fantastic upgrade from previous entries in the series. The game is visually gorgeous and adds so many details and things to discover for players. In the game the player has many options to make the island THEIR OWN through the freedoms of placing anything outside to terraforming it to your liking. I’ve already put in almost 40 hours in and hopeAnimal Crossing is a charming game that is a fantastic upgrade from previous entries in the series. The game is visually gorgeous and adds so many details and things to discover for players. In the game the player has many options to make the island THEIR OWN through the freedoms of placing anything outside to terraforming it to your liking. I’ve already put in almost 40 hours in and hope I can keep playing for a long time. While being limited to one island may seem terrible to many seeking their own islands on the same Switch Animal Crossing is meant to be a social expierence with friends and family members. Animal Crossing is also a large game for the Switch and as the switch stores user data on the console I’d imagine multiple islands would take a large amount of space without an SD card. I’ve enjoyed playing with my family and will continue loving this game that has so much passion and detail put into it and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to relax or have fun.… Expand
  47. Kolisk
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Objective improvement over all previous entries with many features fans have long been asking for.
  48. Factotum
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love the new Animal Crossing. You have always been made to share a town with others in your home, I don't understand the haters. Thumbs up from me.
  49. hellaturbo
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This otherwise wonderful game is hamstrung to the point of unplayability in a household by the fact that the first user controls the progress of the island. This would be fine if you could start multiple islands, but, surprise, Nintendo artificially capped each system at 1 island in a blatant attempt to sell more consoles.

    Allow multiple islands or fix multiplayer, having both of these critical flaws completely ruins the local multiplayer.    … Expand
  50. sloop
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I made an account to say this.
    I let my little sister play the game before me and am now stuck having put a good 10 hours into the game without being able to progress any farther.
    Let me change who the damn resident representative is!
    Fun game other than that but this is a game-breaking error.
  51. RawserJr
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Un juego excelente,lleno de detalles,de cosas por hacer,algo sumamente adictivo por el cual a veces juegas horas y horas sin parar,sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de la decada,un excelente trabajo de Nintendo,me encantò.
  52. zeresdark
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Terrible game... the game is not fun one island per console, single player is boring
  53. glitch3s
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Why is it so slow? I shouldn't have to wait days to progress.

    Also please fix the issue with only 1 player being able to progress on the island.
  54. Snance444
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This is a great relaxing game. I love it. It is the perfect game to play while listening to podcasts or watching TV with family. I could see why it would be frustrating if you were playing with someone else on the same console though- which is why I took off a point.
  55. DaddyDayCare
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Unreal that I’m stuck without a shovel because my wife was the first user on our switch. Had no idea the first player on the island needed to progress first, should give some warning. Love the game but this is a big eff up.
  56. pinkoval
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Really upset that you can only have one island :( ruined the experience for my me and my girlfriend.
  57. MasterRodent
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only 1 island per switch is awful. This absolutely needs to be fixed. Otherwise I like the game but this is a fatal flaw.
  58. El__
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Been playing since the day of release and I have to say, it's a truly amazing game. There's new things to do everyday. The game is beautiful, graphics are amazing.
    I specifically enjoy that the game takes a longer time than normal games to 'complete'. This makes it seem more worth it, you can play for longer without having nothing to do.
    Regarding the multiplayer, I have tested playing via    Been playing since the day of release and I have to say, it's a truly amazing game. There's new things to do everyday. The game is beautiful, graphics are amazing.
    I specifically enjoy that the game takes a longer time than normal games to 'complete'. This makes it seem more worth it, you can play for longer without having nothing to do.
    Regarding the multiplayer, I have tested playing via online and local play (not on the same switch) and the experience was really fun. Just as a notice to anyone who only has one switch, you can only have one island.
    Gameplay is incredible. Costumization is amazing! Overall 10/10    … Expand
  59. Zehe14
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    A great addition to the Animal Crossing game franchise. It’s very upsetting to see people give the game a zero because you can’t have your own island when sharing a switch. While I get this frustration I don’t think it’s a ploy for Nintendo to sell more switches. They’ve sold many already and previous animal crossing games have had this format. I don’t like it much either, but I’m the onlyA great addition to the Animal Crossing game franchise. It’s very upsetting to see people give the game a zero because you can’t have your own island when sharing a switch. While I get this frustration I don’t think it’s a ploy for Nintendo to sell more switches. They’ve sold many already and previous animal crossing games have had this format. I don’t like it much either, but I’m the only one that uses my switch so I’m not affected. Also, seeing people say that this game has no direct story line....have you never played an animal crossing game? … Expand
  60. Nimron13
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Absolutely ridiculous how much limitations I have to deal with as a second player. If I buy a single player game for 60 bucks I expect to get the full content for every person that starts the game. Instead I can't progress the story in any way as the second player and I get way less items. The decision to limit it to one island per switch was greedy enough, but restricting the game forAbsolutely ridiculous how much limitations I have to deal with as a second player. If I buy a single player game for 60 bucks I expect to get the full content for every person that starts the game. Instead I can't progress the story in any way as the second player and I get way less items. The decision to limit it to one island per switch was greedy enough, but restricting the game for player 2 this much without mentioning it in any way is just terrible… Expand
  61. Dcmeta
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This is an exceedingly polished, fun, soothing, creative, and deep game. It gives much of the satisfaction from growing and harvesting and collecting I got from Stardew Valley, but with a much lower challenge level, cuter graphics, and none of the anxiety. (I love Stardew Valley, so that's definitely not a knock on it)

    There are some convoluted and annoying issues with the multiplayer,    This is an exceedingly polished, fun, soothing, creative, and deep game. It gives much of the satisfaction from growing and harvesting and collecting I got from Stardew Valley, but with a much lower challenge level, cuter graphics, and none of the anxiety. (I love Stardew Valley, so that's definitely not a knock on it)

    There are some convoluted and annoying issues with the multiplayer, but nothing game-breaking, and it just came out so there's potential for them to be ironed out. Text communication is clunky and slow, it's not intuitive how to visit or be visited by friends, and I don't know why I can't place items when someone is visiting my island. But again, this is a great game, and these are minor quibbles.    … Expand
  62. OdinzSon916
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    First and best animal crossing by far, don't listen to the mad multiplayer people this game is amazing!
  63. Boottoloot
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If anyone has multi people who want to play this game DO NOT BUY. You can only have one island per switch. First player has full access to the game anyone else is limited.
  64. Sanji_Kun
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    1 island per console it's like being in the 90's.

    Nintendo ruined this game
  65. kit1508
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Purchased this game for the first time by recommendations for friends this could be a good shared game to play with my very young daughter. Unfortunately upon playing it it seems clear the game was not ever actually intended to support more than one person playing on the same switch and has serious design issues. Very disappointing. I had been so excited on first playing but now I'm justPurchased this game for the first time by recommendations for friends this could be a good shared game to play with my very young daughter. Unfortunately upon playing it it seems clear the game was not ever actually intended to support more than one person playing on the same switch and has serious design issues. Very disappointing. I had been so excited on first playing but now I'm just disappointed and will not be purchasing any further games from AC as it's clear they just want more money rather than caring about their customers.… Expand
  66. Naiko
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly the game is amazing, while i understand that the one island per console might bother some people, if you play couch coop can be a blast, there's also tons of trolls review-bombing the game instead of doing fair criticism also, but is hard to deny that it is the best Animal Crossing by far.
  67. Moshimaster18
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game is good if you’re playing it by yourself on a single switch, but playing as part of a family on a single switch is horribly broken and crippled by Nintendo’s predatory business practices. I will be returning this game, as it is unplayable for anyone but the first person to make an account in our 5 person family.
  68. NicolaLucy
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game is really disappointing, we waited nearly 8 Whole years hoping for a much better game than this! Even Happy Home Designer was a much better game than New Horizons!
    Like why is there is no dating option? Let me marry my favorites Marshal and Isabelle already, even Stardew Valley got it right!
    And what's with the mexican stuff in this game? This is supposed to be a game for the    This game is really disappointing, we waited nearly 8 Whole years hoping for a much better game than this! Even Happy Home Designer was a much better game than New Horizons!
    Like why is there is no dating option? Let me marry my favorites Marshal and Isabelle already, even Stardew Valley got it right!
    And what's with the mexican stuff in this game? This is supposed to be a game for the AC fans, not SJWs, it just makes no sense why they would include that trash in an AC game.
    And lastly let us have multiple island on one console! I can't just use one island for my Tumblr posts, I need multiple!
    This really won't be tolerated Nintendo, you treated Smash and Pokemon much better but still push the AC community aside. Would Not Recommend!    … Expand
  69. ntmera
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch. Game is great otherwise, but deserving of a 0 for this one reason.
  70. PTLfe
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    If you like animal crossing, get it. if you think you might like it, you will
  71. Sensey_DARJ
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Nunca me había comprado algún animal crossing y ahora con este que me costó encontrarlo físico por el virus en Coronado XD. Me a gusta bastante, es hora del súper farmeo, bien tranquilo y ya me voy porqué seguiré con este juego
  72. aka_Izzy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I'm a first-timer with Animal Crossing and I am pleasantly surprised. The world is so charming and the game is designed to be explored at your own pace. Don't let the "cuteness" fool you. Underneath the whimsical appearance lies a brilliantly designed game... that's a whole lotta fun.

    I can tell that time and care went into this title. It's in the details. Just because things aren't    I'm a first-timer with Animal Crossing and I am pleasantly surprised. The world is so charming and the game is designed to be explored at your own pace. Don't let the "cuteness" fool you. Underneath the whimsical appearance lies a brilliantly designed game... that's a whole lotta fun.

    I can tell that time and care went into this title. It's in the details. Just because things aren't exploding on screen, doesn't mean there's less going on. The fun I am having has to do with the freedom to really design my own little Oasis. I usually shy away from design-driven games like Minecraft because I get bored very quickly... this however feels very different. There are goals to achieve and rewards to receive. The game gradually teaches you it's mechanics in a way that doesn't make me fatigued or bored- there's always something just around the corner to perk your interest.


    I cannot believe the negative reviews this game has received. I'm hoping these are kids that are "review bombing." The reviews are so juvenile in composition and riddled with silly, subjective reasoning-- it can't be written by anyone older than 12 (no offense).    … Expand
  73. Adamski64
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Bought this game only to play together with my SO but the restriction of only one main player is a bummer...
  74. chimera1701
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    10/10 - would maybe have put 9/10 if it wasn't for really angry fans butthurt over triviality
  75. wabbadabbababba
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love the game. It is very fun to play the co-op with friends. People are complaining theirs only one island per switch but that's ridiculous. That was said before the game came out and every animal crossing game works like that. Personally I wouldn't want one island per person as I like working together to make a great island. Really the only complaints I have are in the co-op i wishI love the game. It is very fun to play the co-op with friends. People are complaining theirs only one island per switch but that's ridiculous. That was said before the game came out and every animal crossing game works like that. Personally I wouldn't want one island per person as I like working together to make a great island. Really the only complaints I have are in the co-op i wish things the follower picked up didn't go to the recycle bin and I wish more than one person could go to the mystery islands.… Expand
  76. mf_uh_ROACH
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    The text can be lengthy and slow at times but it makes sense. Only one island per console is also a bummer but not worth dropping it that far down. It's an overall fun experience with cute characters, fun multiplayer, and cool options of what you can do in the game.
  77. rivalplatinum
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the game the world needed at this bleak point in history. The island is beautiful, the dialogue is charming, and it fulfills the needs I want from an Animal Crossing game. If you come into this franchise expecting dramatic quest plotlines, you will be disappointed. This is a game about sitting back, making friends and enjoying a quiet life. Animal CrossingAnimal Crossing New Horizons is the game the world needed at this bleak point in history. The island is beautiful, the dialogue is charming, and it fulfills the needs I want from an Animal Crossing game. If you come into this franchise expecting dramatic quest plotlines, you will be disappointed. This is a game about sitting back, making friends and enjoying a quiet life. Animal Crossing New Horizons is not a game that can be binged if you want to get the full experience. It's something you play a little of a day. I look forward to continuing to enjoy my island one day at a time.… Expand
  78. TheRealHighKing
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's a great visit back to the series. I guess I'm not too blasted away by the one island per switch because my wife and I have had our own for various other reasons and games long before this, and it's not like it was a secret before the game launched.
  79. PloverLoverjr
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So great game if you are the first player. However, if you are playing local multiplayer with your family the game is absolute trash. Everything in the game is progress locked behind the first player. Whoever came up with the Resident Representative idea has no idea what Animal Crossing should be.

    Hopefully at some point Nintendo removes this so that all players can play the game equally.    … Expand
  80. jtodaone
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is everything Animal Crossing and more. Whether you want to have a calming experience, have fun time messing around with friends, grind for bells and collectables, or make an emotional connection with wholesome virtual animals, it will deliver a 10/10 experience.

    This game makes you look forward to wake up in the next morning.
  81. rcc10galaxy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing made the impossible: surpass Animal Crossing New Leaf. This is the definitive game in the series. AMAZING!

    Note: don't pay attention to the average mark, cause they are giving low averages with no sense.
  82. LiMyeong
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Even if Co-op playing is a little awkward, this game is one of Nintendo's great games. It inherited the advantages of ACNL, and gave players a variety of consideration in terms of convenience.
  83. Melodyneko
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly my favorite game to come out in the past few years. It's especially nice amid this COVID-19 problem. Just going to my happy place.
  84. transgenickow
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    bad bad decision by Nintendo with the local multiplayer. wtf were they thinking?
  85. Breb
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The game is absolutely great, the only reason it has a lowish score is because the multiplayer is a little bad, but if one thing is wrong with a beautiful game it doesn't mean it deserves a score of 0.
  86. Terminalreality
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I would love to give this a better score but sadly I can not do that with the current state of the game. I paid $60 for a game that only allows one person to play it. Whomever plays first, in my case my 6 year old daughter, is the only character able to progress farther into the game. Every account that plays after that has zero control over the game and is limited by the first players progress.
  87. Yaspeechov
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Muy entretenido. Es verdad que tiene carencias, pero no son nada comparado a todo lo positivo. Juego con mi esposa y nos divertimos por horas diariamente, y eso que es iniciando no me imagino en un par de semanas que tengamos todo desbloqueado
  88. Aramova
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per system? Really? This is like owning a car and only one person can set the seats or radio.

    Also the cloud backup system is, well, it isn't there. So when you do play with a household on switch and something happens to it, everyone loses everything.
  89. Candidcatopud
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is so calming and fun. People have been tanking the score because you can only have one island but tanking a score because of one little thing is petty. I greatly enjoyed the game and have no trouble sharing, since that's how the game is meant to be played.
  90. afroweaboo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Fix the game Nintendo. I bought it for me and my wife to enjoy i started the game first only to find out we have to share a single island. Annoying but no big deal. However, I then discovered that my wife cannot make any progress in the game on her own and make and executive decisions. I was cheated out of $60 and I am pissed. Fix it
  91. Pellejoman
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    El juego esta genial y el crafteo esta de lujo, ahora, me parece fatal que solo se pueda tener una isla por consola pero peor me parece que compartiendola solo el perfil principal pueda hacerla avanzar y el perfil secundario, como es mi caso, este limitado a ser un simple visitante sin opcion de hacer avances en la isla.
  92. ValerieLyn
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    While the game is amazingly fun and I can't seem to put it down, whenever I find a bit of free time, there are quite a few things that kind of put a damper on it. - One island per console, as everyone else has complained about. - Not having a quick way to open/close your gates without having to go to your airport.
    - Having to close your gates to visitors just to spend miles and bells on    While the game is amazingly fun and I can't seem to put it down, whenever I find a bit of free time, there are quite a few things that kind of put a damper on it. - One island per console, as everyone else has complained about. - Not having a quick way to open/close your gates without having to go to your airport.
    - Having to close your gates to visitors just to spend miles and bells on things at the kiosk.

    There were a few other things but nothing too big.    … Expand
  93. Danbea
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    My bf started playing before me. No option to create my own island and being the 2nd player to start on a console sucks. You miss out on so much that only the 1st player gets in terms of activities, resources, etc. It's absolutely terrible. You have to buy a 2nd console if more than one person in your household wants to get the full game experience. That's unacceptable.
  94. Ratzfest
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I created an account to mention how great the game is, and also I paid attention to the fact that as soon as Nintendo talked about multiplayer they talked about one island per console. So I did not just run out to buy this not knowing what I was getting. The game is beautiful, and all the additions made to the game are fantastic, the crafting is great, the fact that you can modify theI created an account to mention how great the game is, and also I paid attention to the fact that as soon as Nintendo talked about multiplayer they talked about one island per console. So I did not just run out to buy this not knowing what I was getting. The game is beautiful, and all the additions made to the game are fantastic, the crafting is great, the fact that you can modify the island is great, now that you are building everything yourself it feels like there is way more to do than the previous games, 10/10… Expand
  95. blinkme0
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honest answer, my wife plays the game almost exclusively but i have enjoyed as well. Personally i disagree with the single island issue but comparing it to EA's egregious Lootboxes and scummy tactics i think is serious hyperbole. Its a genuinely fun sandbox game with a few flaws, it is not meant to have a deep complex narrative other than the one you make for yourselves. Please stopHonest answer, my wife plays the game almost exclusively but i have enjoyed as well. Personally i disagree with the single island issue but comparing it to EA's egregious Lootboxes and scummy tactics i think is serious hyperbole. Its a genuinely fun sandbox game with a few flaws, it is not meant to have a deep complex narrative other than the one you make for yourselves. Please stop overreacting this is almost as bad and cringe as the astral chain and fire emblem review bombings. Lets discuss the issues like mature adults and try to get Nintendo to respond in kind, not scorched earth tactics we're better than this.… Expand
  96. XingJiNiuZai
    Mar 21, 2020
    1
    Perfect for one player. Coop sucks, but what KILLS the game is that you can essentially only have one player PER SWITCH. Your SO/sibling/kid will have to play on YOUR island on YOUR profile.

    I cannot think of a single other home console game with this limitation. Not being able to share this with my family makes it a return.
  97. thevaulthunter
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    In relevance to all these 0s:
    You could ALWAYS only have 1 town. This has been a thing in every multiplayer installment of Animal Crossing. Every single one. The point is to have multiple people COOPERATE on one island rather than compete. In any case, that is ONE facet of this game. That is one little thing. A majority of the gameplay is solo. If you went into this expecting something    In relevance to all these 0s:
    You could ALWAYS only have 1 town. This has been a thing in every multiplayer installment of Animal Crossing. Every single one. The point is to have multiple people COOPERATE on one island rather than compete. In any case, that is ONE facet of this game. That is one little thing. A majority of the gameplay is solo. If you went into this expecting something different, that's not at the fault of the game at all.

    The fact that many cite the multiplayer as what makes this game a 0 out of 10 speaks LEVELS to how amazing it is. Imagine for example if someone hated how boring a game like Mario Maker is if you didn't have internet. That's what these complaints amount to.

    Almost every system has been streamlined and made easier or expanded upon with the exception of one: Tools. Furniture can be obtained in many ways, now randomly dropping from balloons (rather than just specific items), being able to be crafted, being able to be bought with both bells and nook miles, given away by villagers, found in trees, gifted by special characters, and of course from friends. On top of this, an improved customization system allows for you to change the appearance of many items on the fly, and for those that allow custom designs, that system has been expanded in all senses of the word: pixel art is now smoothed out, making it less immersion breaking. You can store a myriad of designs rather than 16. You have absolute control over the palette you color with instead of presets.

    Placing furniture is also a lot easier. Taking ideas from Pocket Camp and Happy Home Designer, furniture can be manipulated on a much smaller set of tiles than in previous games. A "1 tile wide" object can be placed on half tiles, for example. An overhead view can be utilized in homemaking to manipulate many objects at a time. Wall items can be placed anywhere on the wall, even vertically above each other. Light objects are now dynamic, allowing you to really set the mood of your home beyond just their color.

    Furniture can of course, now be placed outside, meaning you have control over your entire town instead of simply your house and a small handful of monuments. This opens up the floodgates for a truly custom experience, and in a few weeks time, I am excited to visit the towns of strangers to see the creations they built.

    Villagers have a lot more personality now. Each one will interact with the world around them and have their own tastes in furniture and clothing. While before, their personality amounted simply to what bit of dialog they spat out when greeting you at best (Sporty villager always talks about sports), this has been expanded into them actually having a preference for what furniture they want on the island, what things they want you to craft, what they give you. I had a villager give me a hat once and I wore it. In previous games, that would be the end of that exchange, but in New Horizons, later talking to the villager, he had thanked me for actually wearing his gift from days prior. They acknowledge what objects are made for now, you'll have them say "I exercise with this kettle bell!" or "This wooden double bed is so comfortable to sleep in!" rather than "This is my favorite [insert furniture name here]" over and over. You will find NPCs sleeping under trees, or reading a book with their glasses on, or dusting their home. It feels more alive.

    Now, for the flaws. Kind of. New Horizons puts you in the role of a resident who just moved onto a deserted island, and you have to build up from there. Now, this is a very interesting experience starting out, and I actually love the idea of it. You gather materials to build your tools to build better things and unlock more decor or better tools, a la many survival games. The issue with it however is the late game. When you get to the end of Minecraft, Terraria, Ark, what have you, you have the best tools that almost never break. There are no equivalents thus far, the best tools are twice as good as the base tools, which isn't fantastic.

    The next issue is 1 island, which while minor, is still an issue as with all the creative opportunity, you have but one canvas to work on. If you want two distinctly themed islands, you have to remove the first to do that, and it's a little heartbreaking.

    Other than those two things however, the game improves on everything Animal Crossing, and I would recommend it to all Switch owners, and say it's a NECESSITY for any Animal Crossing player.    … Expand
  98. Robo72
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve always been a huge animal crossing fan as well as my mum, playing since Wild World. I have been so excited for this game for so long, which couldn’t have come at a better time btw. The game is visually amazing and there is so much more flexibility, more challenges and more to do. Placing items inside and outside, the crafting and customisation mechanic, choosing where villagers live, terraforming and waterscaping which are available later on are all unimaginably amazing features and really let you customise your island. Being able to play with 7 other friends is amazing, I have made huge use of this feature, having a large amount of friends who also play the game and this has enabled me to feel less isolated as well. I don’t understand why people complain about only being able to have one island, me and my mum have always had 2 characters on the same town and absolutely love it. We can customise ourselves and homes individually as well as sharing many experiences, such as working together to complete the museum donations etc and doing things for each other when the other is absent. The amazing thing now is that 2 people can play on one system at the same time, which is something we could never do before and I have absolutely loved doing this! People who say for 2 people in the same house to play together you need 2 switches, that’s simply not true at all. In the past this was true as you could only play one at a time and would need 2 3ds and local play, but now this is not needed as you can much more easily enjoy playing together as well as apart. People who leave 0/10 reviews obviously have no clue what they are talking about and can’t appreciate how great this game is and how many amazing editions have been made -crafting, customisation in seconds, placing everything where you want, changing your whole island layout, being able to pick up entire trees and move them, being able to expand your inventory, new hairstyles and facial features that you can change when you want much more flexible pro designs- can now make hoodies and different types of dresses etc and more!! The villagers are so much more lifelike as well. This gave is everything I wanted it to be and has really helped our family and my friends get though this difficult time and connect.… Expand
  99. eelkonig
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    People complaining about the one island per console thing forget that this is how Animal Crossing has literally always been. There’s never been an Animal Crossing game where you have more than one town on a single system. Why would they change that now?
  100. numm
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you’re not the primary profile the game is stripped-down “lite” version of itself.
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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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