Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. theateremagine
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The fact that I cannot buy two different games at least to have a different island than the rest of my family is ridiculous. I wouldn’t mind sharing if it wasn’t so Only the First Player gets to upgrade things. It’s disgusting because I’ve been sitting with an underdeveloped island for days while my younger sibling got the favoritism of my parents so they were allowed to make the firstThe fact that I cannot buy two different games at least to have a different island than the rest of my family is ridiculous. I wouldn’t mind sharing if it wasn’t so Only the First Player gets to upgrade things. It’s disgusting because I’ve been sitting with an underdeveloped island for days while my younger sibling got the favoritism of my parents so they were allowed to make the first character and now the villagers have been in tents for 5 days!!! All because they don’t want to play as often as they acted like they would. So now I’m stuck on an island with no stores because the First Relocater hasn’t supplied building materials. I’m about to lose my MIND. For the love of GOD at least change it so if I throw money at Nintendo and buy another copy of the game I can have a new island!!!!… Expand
  2. Cornman8
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The game is exceptional. It’s so much fun to build an island and watch it develop with each day. Every day there is something to do and goals to accomplish. Sure, the only having one island on one switch is annoying but not enough to detract from the game in a major way.
  3. Jane29
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful, immersive game with so much to do. The graphics are gorgeous and the range of options and activities you have available to you is incredible. I love sharing an island with my family members. It's something we have done in every other installment in the series and is always a lot of fun!
  4. Robert_C
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Very fun and relaxing game, the design of the character are very nice, especially the animals like Tom Nook where you can even see the little fur instead of a simple color gradient, sure the game have its faults, but it is very accessible and everyone can enjoy it.
  5. Crespalvaro
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    The game is amazing, beutifull and totally remmebers me my childhood. But this limitation that only main account can trigger main events. Im fine with having only one island, specially i bought the game to play with my girlfrind and i think its pretty good being able to be in the same island.

    But in the other hand, not being able to experience full game with a secondary account... thats    The game is amazing, beutifull and totally remmebers me my childhood. But this limitation that only main account can trigger main events. Im fine with having only one island, specially i bought the game to play with my girlfrind and i think its pretty good being able to be in the same island.

    But in the other hand, not being able to experience full game with a secondary account... thats so bad, finally feel like farming materials for the main account, like, if the owner of this main account is not playing, you have to connec to his account to trigger new events and follow with the story. So bad and i complay because i cannot understand the reason behind    … Expand
  6. torrezz
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Juego excelente, y muy adictivo!!! 100% recomendable, aún y cuando no hayas jugado las entregas anteriores
  7. dani3po
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Only one Island per console is a huge drawback for me. I expected more freedom from the series' debut on the Switch. I hope Nintendo solves this problem with a patch in the near future.
  8. And27
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Made an account just to review this game to help raise awarness and hopefully get this fixed. The reason I say "fixed" is because it is unbelievable that this was the intention of the developers and Nintendo. The game is great as a single player experience, even sitting around watching my girlfriend play is a fun time and helping her out by grabbing the controller to help herMade an account just to review this game to help raise awarness and hopefully get this fixed. The reason I say "fixed" is because it is unbelievable that this was the intention of the developers and Nintendo. The game is great as a single player experience, even sitting around watching my girlfriend play is a fun time and helping her out by grabbing the controller to help her progress.Everything changes though when you want to try having your own animal crossing experience on your account. The game locks you into one island per switch, so whatever creative descisions the first player made is stripped from the second player.You cannot place buildings or structures, donate to the museum, or unlock more DIY tools or construction kits. You are locked by the progress of the first player, even though you are on a completely different profile. The only way out of this is to give Nintendo more money by purchasing a new Switch console. Yes thats right, want the full experience of this game for yourself but can't because someone started playing the game on the Switch first, for the mere price of a whole new console you can have that $60 on release game experience for only about 5x the cost of the game originally, thanks Nintendo, you have basically locked the gane into being a hard 1 game per console and advertising it as a fun multiplayer experience where everyone gets to help make an island together. Instead you have that experience for only one player and all the other accounts on your console are just along for the ride. No one should have to suffer a paywall this high, poor business practices and this game deserves every negative rating it gets until this is fixed. 0/10 a masterpiece only 1 person in your household can enjoy.… Expand
  9. joethebro
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    0 out of 10 because I feel the game deserves a 0 out of 10, not because I'm trying to drag the user score down.

    Only one person can fully play the game per switch, even if multiple people buy their own digital copies. Forcing people to share an island sucks but forcing everyone else to be effectively NPCs in the game is the most blatantly anti-consumer thing I've ever seen in a video    0 out of 10 because I feel the game deserves a 0 out of 10, not because I'm trying to drag the user score down.

    Only one person can fully play the game per switch, even if multiple people buy their own digital copies. Forcing people to share an island sucks but forcing everyone else to be effectively NPCs in the game is the most blatantly anti-consumer thing I've ever seen in a video game. Out of every single offline game that has released on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, this is the only one that cannot be played by multiple people.    … Expand
  10. Sergiovolker
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basándonos en cómo funciona animal crossing y sus prestaciones anteriores por fin podemos mover a los vecinos y recolocar todo para tener el entorno ideal… Expand
  11. FantasyHarmony
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing Animal Crossing since the first game in the series and I’ve always loved it, and this one is amazing. The game does start slowly and it takes a bit of time to get all the features from other games, but I kinda like that, and if you want you can time travel to speed it up
    If you’ve come here looking at reviews to see if you want to buy the game I suggest ignoring the    I’ve been playing Animal Crossing since the first game in the series and I’ve always loved it, and this one is amazing. The game does start slowly and it takes a bit of time to get all the features from other games, but I kinda like that, and if you want you can time travel to speed it up
    If you’ve come here looking at reviews to see if you want to buy the game I suggest ignoring the people giving it 0, they’re review bombing the game and using a feature that was multiple times said to not exist. All the marketing through directs as well as press said there would only be one island per console. Now if you have kids or want to play with someone else I could see that being a deal breaker obviously, but when you see a 0 you know that the person is reviewing in bad faith. Especially when you “worse than EA” getting thrown in    … Expand
  12. Katastrophic
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    My literal only complaint is that I can’t craft in batches. This is a beautiful and amazing game for those of us who have played since the original. I understand frustrations for those who are playing this as their first Animal Crossing. I feel like most of the low reviews come from a lack of understanding of where the game comes from.
  13. Frexter
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE WHO ARE UNHAPPY WITH THIS SYSTEM TO TWEET THE DEVS AND NINTENDO.

    I bought this game for my SO. She's currently stuck abroad, so I started playing first. Only to realise that when she comes back I'll have to delete my save in order for her to have the same new player experience I've had. Thus making all my time wasted. Not only that, but if we then proceeded to play    I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE WHO ARE UNHAPPY WITH THIS SYSTEM TO TWEET THE DEVS AND NINTENDO.

    I bought this game for my SO. She's currently stuck abroad, so I started playing first. Only to realise that when she comes back I'll have to delete my save in order for her to have the same new player experience I've had. Thus making all my time wasted. Not only that, but if we then proceeded to play together I would be severely limited as player 2.
    To ask for $60 and an additional Switch to be allowed to have a second island is a disgusting practice and one I cannot support.
    It is a shame because the single player experience is great. But until this is fixed, it does not deserve a higher rating than this.    … Expand
  14. QualityGame27
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Simple enough 10/10 if you live alone. 0/10 if you live with LITERALLY anyone else in your household. 1 island per console where whoever makes the account first is the only one able to progress, and everyone else is locked into their progression with no hope of escape except a 300 paywall of buying an entirely new console. Shameful that this even took place. Easily a 0/10 until fixed.
  15. alan666
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game! The characters are so charming and loveable! I miss that Brewster is out, but other than that this game is such a huge improvement against New Leaf. I love New Horizons
  16. sky_visitor
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch is an anti-consumerist decision made in an attempt to boost hardware sales. My girlfriend and I are forced to share the same island, which isn't terrible in and of itself. However, as the first person to start the game I am designated the "Resident Representative". As the second player, she cannot progress the tutorial. She cannot make any decisions that shape theOne island per Switch is an anti-consumerist decision made in an attempt to boost hardware sales. My girlfriend and I are forced to share the same island, which isn't terrible in and of itself. However, as the first person to start the game I am designated the "Resident Representative". As the second player, she cannot progress the tutorial. She cannot make any decisions that shape the island. This is a half-baked experience for anybody other than the first player on the island. If your Resident Representative isn't as active as you, or even decides to stop playing the game, good luck! You'll never, ever progress past wherever they left off.

    We are quite well off and could easily afford another Switch. We will never buy another Switch, because it is a CONSOLE and not a PERSONAL DEVICE like a cell phone.

    Change the game to allow each profile to have their own island.    … Expand
  17. sarthek
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    In brief: it's impressive that Nintendo managed to create a family game that in no way caters for families.

    The issues with the primary resident versus other players is are well documented, so I won't rehash them here. What's particularly disappointing is that anyone could have foreseen this: it's a family game and, given that there's only one island per Switch console, more than one    In brief: it's impressive that Nintendo managed to create a family game that in no way caters for families.

    The issues with the primary resident versus other players is are well documented, so I won't rehash them here. What's particularly disappointing is that anyone could have foreseen this: it's a family game and, given that there's only one island per Switch console, more than one person is likely to want to play it (unless you've got a very small family).

    It would not have been difficult to allow players 2+ to contribute to things like building new houses, but instead they're just left out in the cold. In this particular case they can read the construction sign, but cannot see the requirements or provide materials without sending them to the primary player.

    It makes a certain sort of sense to only allow one person to make significant modifications to the island, but even then it would not be a particularly big ask to allow the primary player to grant the rights to players 2+.

    Similarly, resources like rocks are relatively limited and are handled on a per-island basis: that is, if one player harvests the rock (by hitting it with a shovel - you can get up to eight items per rock without destroying it) no other player can harvest that rock the same day. Because of this, sharing resources between two people is challenging – three or more must be a nightmare.

    Nook points to get tickets to semi-random islands to harvest are a partial solution, but the rate at which one can gather Nook points slows rapidly as you progress through the game to the point where this looks like it's going to cease to be viable very soon (5-6 days into the game).

    Overall I'm really, really disappointed and I generally expect a lot more from Nintendo when it comes to games that can be played by the whole family. I'm not sure what Nintendo's goal here is; perhaps that we should have a Switch AND copy of the game per member of the household? If so, that's a losing bet, for sure.    … Expand
  18. Velisu
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best relaxing game! Must buy! And go to ... ... haters for 0 rating, your point make people not interest in game.
  19. Djdjfjfjj
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Good but bad Nintendo only allowing one island per console we can’t transfer our saves or download our saves I hope Nintendo will add save recovery soon
  20. MANpurple28
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It is fun game. Lots of stuff to do. Weird that you must share a island.....but still cool. Very pretty. Very epic 10/10 would play again.
  21. aburningwhale
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    They only allow one island per console. Allowing one only was a big mistake, would not recommend if you share a console.
  22. Zalabar22
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    While no master piece, this game is still a fantastic entry in the AC series. While it starts slow, overtime it introduces new concepts and QOL improvements that fans have requested for multiple entries. It also has limitless gameplay potential which means you can rack up a ton of hours without really trying. Some of the local options and shoddy changes hold this game back from a perfectWhile no master piece, this game is still a fantastic entry in the AC series. While it starts slow, overtime it introduces new concepts and QOL improvements that fans have requested for multiple entries. It also has limitless gameplay potential which means you can rack up a ton of hours without really trying. Some of the local options and shoddy changes hold this game back from a perfect score however, but this game is definitely worth the price of admission. The graphics are iconic and crisp and every song in the soundtrack is worth listening to. I'm only about 15 hours in, but I've seen what the game has to offer towards endgame and can't wait to build my deserted island into a bustling village! 8.5/10… Expand
  23. Supah
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Seeing animal crossing in HD is amazing! Having to build everything from the ground up makes you even more eager to unlock everything. And the addition of nookmiles, that you are given for everyday tasks, makes the game even more addicting to play! As a former new leaf and wild world player I would definitely recommend this game.
  24. The_Shed
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    As a solo player? 9/10. Tremendous game, beautifully polished and fun to play. Plus relaxing during a huge outbreak.

    As a collaborative/co-op player? With multiple people/friends/family sharing a Nintendo Switch and collaborating on an island? Terribly flawed. Completely hobbled by the awful decision to only allow ONE main character (the first person to begin the island). All other    As a solo player? 9/10. Tremendous game, beautifully polished and fun to play. Plus relaxing during a huge outbreak.

    As a collaborative/co-op player? With multiple people/friends/family sharing a Nintendo Switch and collaborating on an island? Terribly flawed. Completely hobbled by the awful decision to only allow ONE main character (the first person to begin the island). All other people/characters on the Nintendo Switch console who join the island are blocked from core story content, from progressing the island, and from unlocking recipes. They are essentially "guest" characters, for temporary and throwaway use.

    This is not communicated anywhere in the game, so it's possible to go weeks or months building your island before realising that when your flatmate or sibling leaves/moves out, you will be completely blocked from progressing because they were the "main" villager.

    Absurd, terrible design decision.    … Expand
  25. T_hallthe1st
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Fix the multiplayer!

    Did Nintendo even sit down and attempt to play this with other people and think it was ok to affect an entirely different profiles play through by the actions of another profile?

    1 island per household?

    Patch this...please.
  26. Shandian
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Probably one of my favourite switch games 9 points because it doesn't have cloud saves and you can only have one Island per console.
    Great game
  27. Holypandas
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game! So much care was put into making it. It offers a great experience to all types of players.
  28. Corrin_Flakes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's more entertaining and intuitive than New Leaf. The menus are easier to navigate. There's more stuff to do. It's also very pretty despite the simple character models. But I'd prefer this style as opposed to a realistic art style, PS fanboys. New Horizons is a treat.
  29. Lunares
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly the best game so far! Please stop review bombing just because of the cloud saves/one Island thing, it isn't fair to the rest of the game
  30. uhmeg
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    obsessed with this game ! been playing the series since i was 5 and new horizons is an amazing experience
  31. ejihog
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The problem with New Horizons is not in the game itself, but with people who didn’t really understand what Animal Crossing is.
  32. Megsterrz
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    This is a rather early on review, as I have been playing for 4 days and I'm sure a lot is subject to change. There are a lot of great improvements from older versions of the game, but unfortunately a lot is lacking, which takes away from the overall gameplay. I will not be focusing on the multiplayer aspect, as I am playing alone on my Switch, and am not encountering problems, though I canThis is a rather early on review, as I have been playing for 4 days and I'm sure a lot is subject to change. There are a lot of great improvements from older versions of the game, but unfortunately a lot is lacking, which takes away from the overall gameplay. I will not be focusing on the multiplayer aspect, as I am playing alone on my Switch, and am not encountering problems, though I can totally understand the frustration of those who have to share a console/island. The game is built unfairly for those people.

    The game does not have hourly music, which is something previous Animal Crossing games are known for. I miss having quirky, hourly tracks, but the backtrack gets repetitive very quickly. The objective based system is a nice touch, but unfortunately doesn't feel rewarding, and does not lead to any larger objective. Gyroids also are not present in the game, and I REALLY hope they come out with an update.

    The game has a slow paced system, which is OK and echoes the Animal Crossing feel, but the delay of introducing characters/villagers/buildings/etc leads to a heavy lack in content. Who knows, maybe they weren't expecting people to have so much time due to the Corona lockdown! I am a bit disappointed that I'm already starting to feel bored after 4 days, especially when the game has been in the making for such a long amount of time.

    I'm hoping a lot of these problems will be "fixed" by either playing the game for a longer period of time, or updates. I'm hoping Nintendo will not push heavy paid DLC packages for this game...    … Expand
  33. aaronagius
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Despite people pointing out the obvious flaws, which is that only one island per system can be created, despite being a feature that has ALWAYS existed in Animal Crossing even on home consoles, this game is a great addition to the already amazing series.
  34. Joleonel2
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Eate videojuego es excelente en todos los sentidos. Pero claro no es perfecto, ningún videojuego es perfecto. En mi opinión tiene un solo inconveniente, el no tener la posibilidad de hacer dos islas por consola pero esto no es motivo para ponerle un 4 o un 0 de nota como están haciendo muchos usuarios de metacritic utilizando las review bomba para desprestigiar un videojuego o compañía. ElEate videojuego es excelente en todos los sentidos. Pero claro no es perfecto, ningún videojuego es perfecto. En mi opinión tiene un solo inconveniente, el no tener la posibilidad de hacer dos islas por consola pero esto no es motivo para ponerle un 4 o un 0 de nota como están haciendo muchos usuarios de metacritic utilizando las review bomba para desprestigiar un videojuego o compañía. El videojuego es excelente y se lo recomiendo a todos los usuarios de metacritic. A los que estéis leyendo esto y no estéis seguros si comprarlo o no yo os pido que le deis una oportunidad. A metacritic le pido que elimine las review bomba que están desprestigiando al título y afectando a la compañía que lo a creado y a los propios usuarios de metacritic. Y por último a los que escribís estas reviews bomba os pido que primero, os compréis el juego y segundo, que valoréis el juego por sus puntos positivos y negativos si no sois capaces de hacer eso, no escribáis reviews en metacritic o si realmente se os da tan bien hacer comentarios negativos a algunos videojuegos, espero que también seáis capaces de criticar con la misma intensidad vuestros videojuegos favoritos aunque estoy seguro que no lo haréis.… Expand
  35. GabOSv2
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Friendly, a nice online system. Everyday you'll find something new. The crsfting look so great
  36. Pictogeist
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I was very excited to play this game. Animal crusting is a great series and the island concept sounded really fun. Sadly, the game progresses very quickly and they throw out the entire deserted island concept within the first day. I went from camping in a tent to having a house in about 4 hours. It feels like I'm going to have done everything there is to do within a month.
    And that doesn't    I was very excited to play this game. Animal crusting is a great series and the island concept sounded really fun. Sadly, the game progresses very quickly and they throw out the entire deserted island concept within the first day. I went from camping in a tent to having a house in about 4 hours. It feels like I'm going to have done everything there is to do within a month.
    And that doesn't even touch on the multiplayer nonsense. You're limited to one island per console, so player two doesn't get a full experience. Player 1 controls the island, every other player is just a permanent visitor with very little control. If I hadn't started the game the same day as my girlfriend and waited a week or so to start playing, I'd be dropped in a "deserted island" full of houses, people, and businesses.

    Don't bother buying unless you plan to be the only one playing.    … Expand
  37. Dunnel
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Only one player per console can truly experience this game. If you’re thinking of buying it as a couple to run an island together, don’t. Only one of you will get to make the decisions. While you can always communicate this outside the game, you can’t even help contribute in game. If you aren’t the “island representative” you are treated no differently to other NPCs.
  38. DaRon_83
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    While the game itself is beautifully designed and cute looking and you get lots of motivations from what you can do. There are some design aspects and restrictions that are not worth to play the game...at least if you are more than one player.

    1st critics: the menu design. If you want to buy, craft, build or sell things or just interact with objects and NPC, you have to click through    While the game itself is beautifully designed and cute looking and you get lots of motivations from what you can do. There are some design aspects and restrictions that are not worth to play the game...at least if you are more than one player.

    1st critics: the menu design. If you want to buy, craft, build or sell things or just interact with objects and NPC, you have to click through the same procedures over and over and over and over again. You can´t just simply shortcut actions when done once. You can´t just hand over animals to the museum in a pack. You can´t just skip menus. No, you need to do this one after another and always go through the same question and answer procedures every time again and again. That is nonsense and game design from 1990.

    2nd critics: Nintendo linked one island to the hardware and that´s it, no matter how much accounts are on the Switch. At all, Nintendo should have given the option if you want to live together on one island or everybody have its own. But being forced to live on one island is just stupid. Nintendo agued that it´s for protect against cheating. But why the **** do you do this? There´s no competition in the game. When people want to cheat, let them cheat if it´s part of their game experience. Are you the mother of all gamers?

    3nd critics: it´s the worst of all and a reason to sell the game. Nintendo decided to give the full game experience just to the player who initiated the game first. HOW STUPID IS THAT. Everybody else on the Switch is not just being forced to live on the same island. NO. They can´t even do all the things that the starter account can do. Every other account on the Switch is downgraded to a worthless peasant of the leading player. Being restricted to do basic things, but not being allowed to change major stuff on the island like create buildings, modulate the terrain or doing any important action to develop the island further. Just the leading player can do that.

    Nintendo, that´s the most stupid game design I´ve ever experienced in my whole gaming career of 25 years. You are forcing families with just one console to devide into one major player and everybody else being peasant players. For a NON-COMPETETIVE game that was designed to player FREE and LIKE THE PLAYER WANTS IT TO EXPERIENCE on a FAMILY CONSOLE, you ****ing idiots.

    No Nintendo, you designed the game to experience it the way you want and sell more consoles. That´s it.    … Expand
  39. solidzone
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great game. Honestly, it's very good so far.

    However, I'm giving this game a bad score because of the mangled couch co-op / multiple profile experience. The first profile to start the game becomes the Resident Representative. This is the only player who is able to further progress the story / quests. The second player is merely a glorified island    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great game. Honestly, it's very good so far.

    However, I'm giving this game a bad score because of the mangled couch co-op / multiple profile experience. The first profile to start the game becomes the Resident Representative. This is the only player who is able to further progress the story / quests. The second player is merely a glorified island resident. Why did Nintendo decide to not let me, the second player, place homes, help with tasks or even get the same recipes as the first player?

    Here's a list of what I'm not able to do:
    - I do not get the same DIY recipes (this includes things like the axe, shovel, etc. Essential tools!)
    - I am not asked to help upgrade the island
    - I am not invited to participate in new projects
    - I cannot help my girlfriend with her own island projects
    - I am not even allowed to check in-progress projects to see what resources are needed.

    Tom Nook literally tells me to ask my girlfriend what she needs.

    The multiple profile experience has been absolutely horrid so far and managed to seriously impact how my girlfriend and I play this game together. We were very excited about this game and were ultimately let down. Thanks, Nintendo.    … Expand
  40. juvell
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The single player looks great, however as the second player to start playing on this console, this game is a waste of time and energy. Until the co-op is fixed I can't imagine ever being able to enjoy this game, as I'm essentially just an NPC.
  41. suisenceirw
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Great game; I just wish you could have multiple islands. I can just play the game for hours, doing nothing without getting bored.
  42. mattchew1993
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The fact that second profiles are limited complete break what was otherwise a good game. As someone who bought this as their first AC game, it should be reasonable to expect that different profiles will get the same experience - at the very least they should explain this at the beginning of the game and let you transfer who is representative at will. We're quarantined and I'm still workingThe fact that second profiles are limited complete break what was otherwise a good game. As someone who bought this as their first AC game, it should be reasonable to expect that different profiles will get the same experience - at the very least they should explain this at the beginning of the game and let you transfer who is representative at will. We're quarantined and I'm still working 8+ hours from home while my girlfriend is laid off due to COVID-19. Now she can't progress until I make time.… Expand
  43. Team_potatoe
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    My girlfriend and I were so excited about this game. She got to play it first because I had the flu when our preorder shipped. She said she was having so much fun and I was so excited to play it. When I was finally able to play it, I found out that I don’t matter as a player in the game. Nothing I do matters, I can’t progress the island, and there is no point in me even playing. Like, comeMy girlfriend and I were so excited about this game. She got to play it first because I had the flu when our preorder shipped. She said she was having so much fun and I was so excited to play it. When I was finally able to play it, I found out that I don’t matter as a player in the game. Nothing I do matters, I can’t progress the island, and there is no point in me even playing. Like, come one man, I don’t have the money to buy a whole new switch just so I can enjoy a game too. It’s ridiculous. Why is it so hard to make a game that 2 people can enjoy, either simultaneously or on the same console?… Expand
  44. Exile20
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo is forcing people to buy two switches and two games. They put in blockers to make the second player feel frustrated. There is limited things the second player can do it is makes for a bad experience.

    Local multiplayer is terrible also. If you have two kids or want to the player with another profile then don't buy this game. This game was made for 1 player using only 1    Nintendo is forcing people to buy two switches and two games. They put in blockers to make the second player feel frustrated. There is limited things the second player can do it is makes for a bad experience.

    Local multiplayer is terrible also.

    If you have two kids or want to the player with another profile then don't buy this game. This game was made for 1 player using only 1 profile. If multiple people will play this game then DON'T BUY IT!!!!    … Expand
  45. Meave
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Love Love LOVE this new addition to the Animal Crossing saga. So many things to do and it is SO MUCH FUN!
  46. orielveil
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic and beautiful. The only thing I would change is incorporating the ability for multiple users on the console to find materials needed for larger projects and drop them off at the project which was a feature in new leaf. You can access everything the main account can by looking in the second page of Tommy and Timmy's store. This game is great.

    These games have    This game is fantastic and beautiful. The only thing I would change is incorporating the ability for multiple users on the console to find materials needed for larger projects and drop them off at the project which was a feature in new leaf. You can access everything the main account can by looking in the second page of Tommy and Timmy's store. This game is great.

    These games have always only had one island per console.    … Expand
  47. Rase
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    El juego en sí es fantástico, como todos los animal crossing. Este viene cargado de novedades, como el crafteo de muebles y herramientas, y la personalización. El problema de este viene con el multijugador y la imposibilidad de tener más de una isla por consola. No es justo que si somos dos usuarios que la usamos, solo tengamos una isla, y uno sea el que hace todo y decide, y el otro soloEl juego en sí es fantástico, como todos los animal crossing. Este viene cargado de novedades, como el crafteo de muebles y herramientas, y la personalización. El problema de este viene con el multijugador y la imposibilidad de tener más de una isla por consola. No es justo que si somos dos usuarios que la usamos, solo tengamos una isla, y uno sea el que hace todo y decide, y el otro solo pueda hacer el resto de cosas.

    También estaría bien poder tener dos islas aun siendo un jugador, para poder experimentar más con la construcción del terreno que te permite, o probar los distintos tipos de islas. No entiendo porque Nintendo puede haber hecho algo así, que solo limita la experiencia final. La única explicación es para vender más consolas y juegos..    … Expand
  48. Sanderfowl
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    In line with other reviews, i just discovered that the first player obtains MAJOR benefits over the second/third players etc. While i do love the idea of building an island together with other players, what options do second players get to build? They don't get invited to:

    - get new DIY recipes for welcoming new villagers; - help upgrade the island; - participate in new projects.    In line with other reviews, i just discovered that the first player obtains MAJOR benefits over the second/third players etc. While i do love the idea of building an island together with other players, what options do second players get to build? They don't get invited to:

    - get new DIY recipes for welcoming new villagers;
    - help upgrade the island;
    - participate in new projects.

    Understandably, everybody but the first player is losing interest. All they can do is mine resources, after all.. Can this be fixed? I would love for other players to:

    - Receive the same DIY recipes for new villagers;
    - Actually being able to contribute to setting up housing for these new villagers.    … Expand
  49. Barbolanero
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Let's begin by being extremely clear: this game is amazing. It deserves all the praise you've heard about it. It's fun, it's innovative for the series, it's really zen and, most importantly, it still conveys that sense of belonging to a community when playing.
    You probably are also reading a lot of angry people saying that the game only allows one island per Switch console, and not per    Let's begin by being extremely clear: this game is amazing. It deserves all the praise you've heard about it. It's fun, it's innovative for the series, it's really zen and, most importantly, it still conveys that sense of belonging to a community when playing.
    You probably are also reading a lot of angry people saying that the game only allows one island per Switch console, and not per Switch user. That is correct. I agree with those people that this should not be the case. And while I can see it being an issue if you have multiple kids and or other people in your household that want to play different islands, I don't think that fact alone makes it deserve a bad score. Since that's about the only thing you'll read in the negative reviews.

    What things do I like about the game:
    -Graphics are gorgeous and cute
    -It's fun and adorable
    -It really helps out relieve anxiety}
    -It has steps taken into making sure other people can't destroy your island with the Best Friends system

    What things I don't like about it:
    -The multiplayer is a bit strange, specially to connect online to other people (but not a whole lot of an issue either)
    -The 1 island per switch is not ideal

    All in all, this is a 10/10 game. If you're the one player in your household, go for it. If you share the switch with someone else, maybe do a bit of research first and see if the restrictions are good or bad for your particular case.    … Expand
  50. AlicesGun
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Don't buy this game if you have more people playing on one Switch. It is a good Game for the first Player that enters the game, but the next player that wants to start the game is strictly limited in his gameplay.
  51. Sim6
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game shows the worst face of Nintendo as a game company, Now it is no longer enough to have several copies of the same game if several people want to enjoy it at home (something that already went against how the industry has evolved for many years) but on top of that you have to have several consoles as well. Terribly abusive.
  52. Burpy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    New horizons has everything that made new leaf great, and then some. Its cute, fun, addicting, and charming. The main complaint that i see from people is that you are limited to 1 island per console. Animal crossing has always been like this from day 1 and is nothing new, so it really shouldn't be a surprise. Overall the game is fantastic and i cant wait to see whats in store for theNew horizons has everything that made new leaf great, and then some. Its cute, fun, addicting, and charming. The main complaint that i see from people is that you are limited to 1 island per console. Animal crossing has always been like this from day 1 and is nothing new, so it really shouldn't be a surprise. Overall the game is fantastic and i cant wait to see whats in store for the seasons and events!… Expand
  53. DigDys
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Definitely not a multiplayer friendly game. If you are solo playing, then this is an amazing game. If you were looking to play along with your family on a single console, don't bother. I've waited for this game with excitement only to be hugely disappointed.
  54. Totempaal
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    One island per Switch? My daugter can't play the game as it is mean. She wan't her own island. I thought the Switch was a family console? Not in this case. It is a big mistake from Nintendo please patch it so we can both enjoy this game!
  55. scottburns47
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game, by far the best addition to the Animal Crossing series so far!

    I have played around 15 hours since the release day 3 days ago, and I love every aspect of it. The graphics are so much more crisp than the previous titles. The amount of in-game items is almost overwhelming (in a good way) and it gives me something to look forward to playing every day!
  56. JadedSince91
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best Animal Crossing games so far. I understand people who are disappointed because they can't play with their friends of wives as they imagined in their head, but it doesn't mean the game is not good. People who review bomb this game are the reason why user scores should be ignored when checking game reviews: they are irrelevant to many people and unfair at best.
  57. IggyZW
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Bought to ply with my girlfriend, we cannot have our own island, the first who starts play becomes the main character. Any other players that begins a new game will becom A SECONDARY CHARACTER, this means that he will gets a "lite" version of the game which don't let you to do the main questline, to build things, to have main recipes. Actually you can only catch bugs and fish. Any otherBought to ply with my girlfriend, we cannot have our own island, the first who starts play becomes the main character. Any other players that begins a new game will becom A SECONDARY CHARACTER, this means that he will gets a "lite" version of the game which don't let you to do the main questline, to build things, to have main recipes. Actually you can only catch bugs and fish. Any other game lets you have distinct save games for account (even Pokemon, and all of you know how this is strange), this is not the case of animal crossing that, if you want to play with your own island you have to BUY ANOTHER SWITCH.
    You have to fix this as soon as possible.    … Expand
  58. ZankaNoTachi
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    You can only have one island per console, welcome to 2000 Nintendo. **** YOU
  59. barbiemancosu
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Bought the game to play it with my BF, he started to play first and now i can't play as a normal character. What happened is that the fact that i play it after him made me a secondary player. This means that i cannot follow the main questline, that i cannot have some base items (such as axe, for example) and that i can't participate in any of the changes that could be made if this was myBought the game to play it with my BF, he started to play first and now i can't play as a normal character. What happened is that the fact that i play it after him made me a secondary player. This means that i cannot follow the main questline, that i cannot have some base items (such as axe, for example) and that i can't participate in any of the changes that could be made if this was my own island. So, every other games lets you have your own savegame, so every account has a personal game, this is not the case; in animal crossing, if you want to have your own game (in an home console such as it is) you have to buy another switch (250 bucks). Thank you nintendo for not letting me play the game as a normal player. You have to fix this asap because we can't have to talk of this ridicolous design choice in 2020.… Expand
  60. NeoAspect
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible game and a must buy. Those giving it low scores are being petty and nitpicky over the smallest things. By far the most wonderful game ever to come out of the animal crossing franchise!
  61. Blathers
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    1 Island per switch and all progression limited to the 1st player - desperate cash grab from nintendo to encourage you to buy a 2nd switch. This is very disappointing given they marketed the game with a strong social element. Local coop element is also pointless with player 2 being unable to do most things.
  62. ChrisWhiteWolf
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The game is currently broken and does not allow you to make amy progress whatsoever if you're not the first person to open the game.

    So if you try to open the game on your profile after someone already did, the game forces you to play on someone else's island and you can't do anything at all. Just run around catching sih, bugs and shaking trees for eternity.
  63. itsmooisees
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Realmente adictivo, siempre hay mil cosas que hacer. No he podido parar de jugar desde que salió!
  64. stejkenzie
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The game should be called Animal Crossing: New Horizons For Player One As Any Other Player Is Gated From Any Progress And The Game Becomes Absolutely Pointless For Him After Day One Oh And Also You Can Have Only One Island Per Console So Buy More Consoles And Give Us Your Money Sincerely Yours Nintendo (P.S. We Don't Give A **** About Your Experience) but that would not attract so manyThe game should be called Animal Crossing: New Horizons For Player One As Any Other Player Is Gated From Any Progress And The Game Becomes Absolutely Pointless For Him After Day One Oh And Also You Can Have Only One Island Per Console So Buy More Consoles And Give Us Your Money Sincerely Yours Nintendo (P.S. We Don't Give A **** About Your Experience) but that would not attract so many players I think.

    Yes, this is a review-bomb, because the whole point of the game was to play it with my girlfriend and the one thing the game prevents you from doing is to play it with other person (except local coop, but that's not what I'm looking for).

    Besides that - the game is cute and addictive but comparing it to Stardew Valley which I just saw my girlfriend playing this lacks the depth and content of SV. Might be wrong though, I'm only day 4.    … Expand
  65. SmartAlec512
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I've played it for 2 days now and I already love the game. This game truly is amazing.
  66. Elm0_0
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game! there is no rush in playing at all, there are many things to do, by yourself and with friends. It’s a game that can be played at times when you have nothing else to do and just sit down and catch some fish.

    The game never makes you feel like you need to play or need to stop playing, it helps you to not be bored.    … Expand
  67. prope
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Sharing the game I am basically *shadowing* player 1, I am only a guest in someone's island and this is ridiculous because I also paid for this game!
    I cannot trigger any events no matter how many hours I play it, I will never go beyond what is achieved by the player 1; and I have to pay for everything that player 1 gets for free!
    NO ONE told us about this before buying this game ! we    Sharing the game I am basically *shadowing* player 1, I am only a guest in someone's island and this is ridiculous because I also paid for this game!
    I cannot trigger any events no matter how many hours I play it, I will never go beyond what is achieved by the player 1; and I have to pay for everything that player 1 gets for free!
    NO ONE told us about this before buying this game ! we only knew that we have to share an island, which I thought is weird but manageable if you are smart about using the resources. And according to Nintendo it is supposed to be "up to 8 persons multiplayer game". Well it is not!! and i want a refund.    … Expand
  68. FF777
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I have 4 young kids and they are very good about sharing the switch we have, and they were excited about animal crossing coming out.. I like the switch's ability to have separate saves per account so that each kid can go through the games on their own..
    We pre-ordered animal crossing and were excited about its release.. Well, come to find out, you can only have a single island *per    I have 4 young kids and they are very good about sharing the switch we have, and they were excited about animal crossing coming out.. I like the switch's ability to have separate saves per account so that each kid can go through the games on their own..
    We pre-ordered animal crossing and were excited about its release.. Well, come to find out, you can only have a single island *per switch*!! The island is shared by all the accounts! And further more, only the creator of the island can advance the plot or do any major stuff!
    The kids are majorly disappointed, and it's not like i can buy 4 more switches for all 5 of us just for one game! This just ruins the entire game from the start, and there is no good reason not to have an island per account instead of per switch.. Even if we hypothetically bought 5 copies of the game, it would still only let you play one single island.. The only solution would be for me to buy 4 more switches, which is insane.. Please fix this nintendo!!    … Expand
  69. ASlothGoneWild
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Doesn't let you play with multiple accounts like advertised. Let my boyfriend play for a bit before I got home because he was curious what the game was about only to find out I couldn't even then play the game I payed for! Absolutely disgracefully and deceitful. Sent in a ticket and it was closed saying that is how it is designed to be and to buy another console and game if we both wantDoesn't let you play with multiple accounts like advertised. Let my boyfriend play for a bit before I got home because he was curious what the game was about only to find out I couldn't even then play the game I payed for! Absolutely disgracefully and deceitful. Sent in a ticket and it was closed saying that is how it is designed to be and to buy another console and game if we both want to play.... Game is not worth almost $300!!! I regret spending even $60 on it!… Expand
  70. SchroDingerzat
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I don't like leaving bad reviews like this, but it's the only option for me as a consumer. The 1 island restriction is trash and far worse than previous games. The second player has an overall worse experience with many features locked out from them, and unlike previous games this is not solved by simply buying a new memory card or a second game cart. This is not consumer friendly andI don't like leaving bad reviews like this, but it's the only option for me as a consumer. The 1 island restriction is trash and far worse than previous games. The second player has an overall worse experience with many features locked out from them, and unlike previous games this is not solved by simply buying a new memory card or a second game cart. This is not consumer friendly and forces players in the same household to buy multiple Switches if they want the full experience. At least in New Leaf you can transfer your house as the second player if you wanted to be the mayor of your own town, such a feature is not possible here. To add insult to injury the lack of real Cloud Saves is a joke, especially when it's a service we pay extra for. A first party service like Cloud Saves should be compatible with all first party games.… Expand
  71. DaveNg
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We were promised a game that let a family build an island together. That's a giant load. Truth is that only one player, and one player EVER is allowed to do anything on the island. Everyone else gets to watch with the chore of following them around the island. You can't build shops. You can't build museums. You can't build bridges. You can't build houses for new villagers.

    You    We were promised a game that let a family build an island together. That's a giant load. Truth is that only one player, and one player EVER is allowed to do anything on the island. Everyone else gets to watch with the chore of following them around the island. You can't build shops. You can't build museums. You can't build bridges. You can't build houses for new villagers.

    You can't even help player 1 do any of those things.

    I didn't get the game I was promised. Not even close.    … Expand
  72. ZeroArmada
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game, they improved about all the aspects of classic animal crossing, graphics are amazing and quirky, it's incredibly relaxing to play. Must buy!
  73. Denielsv
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One switch - one island = 0 copies bought. I'm not buying another console just to play with my girlfriend so we both have the full game experience. It's anti-consumer practice.
  74. Lauren9796
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you share your switch and was excited to both play this game, think again. Understandable that you share worlds but as a second player u cannot access the entire game, certain VITAL tools (think shovel and axe???) and upgrades are unavailable, u can't contribute to quests or even upgrade from a tent to a house ????? What the **** Nintendo. Give us the option of 2 islands or at leastIf you share your switch and was excited to both play this game, think again. Understandable that you share worlds but as a second player u cannot access the entire game, certain VITAL tools (think shovel and axe???) and upgrades are unavailable, u can't contribute to quests or even upgrade from a tent to a house ????? What the **** Nintendo. Give us the option of 2 islands or at least send DIY packs to the 2nd player so they can play a as well and upgrade their house ???? This is crap. Will have to buy a second switch so we can both play....Get ****ed.… Expand
  75. zac280
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Multiplayer is badly broken. I bought this game to play with my two kids, but unless we're signed in with the first player's profile the story won't progress. The game doesn't make this clear to you at all so you end up spinning your wheels for hours until you Google the issue. This feels like a greedy move by Nintendo to restrict sharing so badly that another switch and copy of the gameMultiplayer is badly broken. I bought this game to play with my two kids, but unless we're signed in with the first player's profile the story won't progress. The game doesn't make this clear to you at all so you end up spinning your wheels for hours until you Google the issue. This feels like a greedy move by Nintendo to restrict sharing so badly that another switch and copy of the game are necessary.… Expand
  76. ImRavs
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Although the game has only been out for three days so far, I can thoroughly say this has brought me so much joy. As a long time fan I can say this is a very faithful and innovative title in the series. The big pros introduced in this game that I see clearly are the introduction of crafting, innovations to both indoor decorating and new outdoor decoration, and freedom to build your town howAlthough the game has only been out for three days so far, I can thoroughly say this has brought me so much joy. As a long time fan I can say this is a very faithful and innovative title in the series. The big pros introduced in this game that I see clearly are the introduction of crafting, innovations to both indoor decorating and new outdoor decoration, and freedom to build your town how you like it with the moment of buildings introduced. There are many other pros too, such as character customization, the beauty of the game (especially seen in the museum), etc. However, the game does have flaws. The tool degradation feels like complete annoyance rather than sense of progression and challenge it should, which is only worsened by the crafting system lacking depth due to the only 8 or so crafting materials ever used. This makes it feel very monotonous to craft things, as it would require more resources than your small island can provide, which leads you to go to other islands (Using Nook Ticket) to get resources, which can become very tedious and somewhat too easy after your first few times. The game’s pacing feels extremely slow compared to other Animal Crossing games, which does hurt when you are so limited in the beginning. Other criticisms such as it lacking gyroids (present since AC:Population Growing) being missing, a somewhat lacking roster of new villagers, fish and bugs feeling too easy to catch now, and the dreaded 1 island per console issue do bring the game down however. One criticism I don’t believe is valid is the introduction of holidays through updates, as they would be added by the time normal players would get there thus the only people who would complain is the time travelers, which is debatable if that’s cheating or not. Overall, I believe this is a great evolution of the animal crossing formula, with many small flaws that are common across franchises when such a large gap is between entries which is to be expected. I would recommend this game to any previous Animal Crossing fan and anyone wanting to come into the franchise for the first time.… Expand
  77. sorrygamer
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Got the game for my partner and I to enjoy in quarantine and am heartbroken over the restrictions placed on the second player. Sharing one island is fine and cool but additional players not following the same progression and not having access to all the game’s mechanics is TERRIBLE.

    This has to be fixed.
  78. donquijote
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    The sheer greed on Nintendos part is amazing. After paying 300 for the console + 60 for the game, you realize that you cant play with multiple islands per console. Not per save, not per game, per console. Per 300 dollar console. There is frankly no excuse on Nintendos part, except pure greed, and it is a shame, since it runs contrary to everything Animal Crossing stood for. And before youThe sheer greed on Nintendos part is amazing. After paying 300 for the console + 60 for the game, you realize that you cant play with multiple islands per console. Not per save, not per game, per console. Per 300 dollar console. There is frankly no excuse on Nintendos part, except pure greed, and it is a shame, since it runs contrary to everything Animal Crossing stood for. And before you say, "its part of their artistic vision", I agree, it I$ a p$rt of the$r $rtist$c vision.… Expand
  79. Spowell91
    Mar 23, 2020
    2
    This game has some great elements and it is a lot of fun for the FIRST player to boot it up. For every other user who shares the switch console you are given a sub par experience. Only the first player to start the game gets to experience the whole game, complete with building shops, completing tasks for Nook, moving buildings, unlocking recipes, and generally continuing the storyline.This game has some great elements and it is a lot of fun for the FIRST player to boot it up. For every other user who shares the switch console you are given a sub par experience. Only the first player to start the game gets to experience the whole game, complete with building shops, completing tasks for Nook, moving buildings, unlocking recipes, and generally continuing the storyline. Everyone else does not even get to help donate resources to building projects so their ability to progress in the game is limited by how much the primary player has unlocked. Nintendo is basically trying to force households to buy multiple consoles and multiple copies of the game as that is the only way for everyone to get the full experience!
    The island also does not have enough resources to go around when you have to share those resources with everyone else in your household who plays the game. It can easily create tension and arguments as players fight over the valuable resources like iron that are in limited supply but are needed for crafting. I love the animal crossing series and was really looking forward to this game, but since my husband happened to log on first, I do not get to experience the game as it is meant to be. I am so frustrated that Nintendo would limit us with this one island per console garbage!    … Expand
  80. Onokoko
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Only the first person to create a character can play the full game. All subsequent characters are inhabitants of the first person's island, and they cannot do anything progress related. My partner and I are both gamers and are very angry that only one of us can have the full experience, without shelling out $200 on another console. It is like the rest of the family is stuck shadowing whileOnly the first person to create a character can play the full game. All subsequent characters are inhabitants of the first person's island, and they cannot do anything progress related. My partner and I are both gamers and are very angry that only one of us can have the full experience, without shelling out $200 on another console. It is like the rest of the family is stuck shadowing while one person actually plays the game. Big let down - I was hoping this would be something cute and fun to entertain the family, but it is stressing everyone out.… Expand
  81. figolo
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best entry in the series to date! Get it now! Don't even think about it! I began playing it 4 days ago and haven't stopped. The quarantine is real where I live and all I get to do all day is play this game! Believe me when I tell you it's really good. It starts off a little slow but you'll get the hang of it in a few days. Eventually you'll have so much to do and see! A quick tip: DON'TBest entry in the series to date! Get it now! Don't even think about it! I began playing it 4 days ago and haven't stopped. The quarantine is real where I live and all I get to do all day is play this game! Believe me when I tell you it's really good. It starts off a little slow but you'll get the hang of it in a few days. Eventually you'll have so much to do and see! A quick tip: DON'T TIME SKIP!!

    10/10

    MASTERPIECE    … Expand
  82. jtsmagic
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Terrible decision here by Nintendo to force users to buy multiple Switches and games just to be able to fully play the game when there may be multiple players in a household. As it stands, only the first person that logs in on the same switch gets the full version of the game.
  83. sotdp405
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Very limited for households with multiple players. No option to create your own island and being the 2nd player to start means you miss out on most of the story parts of the game, and you have to wait for the 1st player to progress things before you can really do anything. It's a bit ridiculous and comes across as a money grab from nintento, trying to get people to buy multiple switchVery limited for households with multiple players. No option to create your own island and being the 2nd player to start means you miss out on most of the story parts of the game, and you have to wait for the 1st player to progress things before you can really do anything. It's a bit ridiculous and comes across as a money grab from nintento, trying to get people to buy multiple switch consoles and games per house. Very disappointing… Expand
  84. Perfectstrc
    Mar 23, 2020
    4
    I tough Nintendo was a family console, I was wrong. Terrible to play with wife and children, main player get to do everything.
  85. InTheMood
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Love this game! It has a lot more features than New Leaf, and really keeps you busy the whole time. Be warned that you can only have one island per Switch, and the first player account to play gets more tasks to do. I don’t see this as an issue though because New Leaf only had one mayor per town... so it seems fine to me. People poorly reviewing the game are just mad that they would haveLove this game! It has a lot more features than New Leaf, and really keeps you busy the whole time. Be warned that you can only have one island per Switch, and the first player account to play gets more tasks to do. I don’t see this as an issue though because New Leaf only had one mayor per town... so it seems fine to me. People poorly reviewing the game are just mad that they would have to have multiple switches in order to have multiple islands.… Expand
  86. Nando2k2
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    You better hope you’re the only one playing it. Any other users, that don’t play it first, have access to LIMITED resources. I started the game and now my girlfriend, who plays it more than I do, is bummed because she doesn’t have access to certain things that I’m only able to have access to, ONLY because I started the game first. I understand the one island per switch, but when you startYou better hope you’re the only one playing it. Any other users, that don’t play it first, have access to LIMITED resources. I started the game and now my girlfriend, who plays it more than I do, is bummed because she doesn’t have access to certain things that I’m only able to have access to, ONLY because I started the game first. I understand the one island per switch, but when you start taking access away to other users who want to play the game, within the same household, is unacceptable. Buying another switch for another user to gain full access to features, is unacceptable. Nintendo, get your stuff together and release a patch to fix this.… Expand
  87. StarLard
    Mar 23, 2020
    2
    Terrible value for $360. Why $360 and not $60? Because the game is effectively good for one person per console, so if you expect to get the full experience of the game (which I'm sure you do), you'll need to buy one Switch per player. Yup, one Switch per player. For some god awful reason, Nintendo decided it was reasonable to ship the game in a state where only user per Switch gets to playTerrible value for $360. Why $360 and not $60? Because the game is effectively good for one person per console, so if you expect to get the full experience of the game (which I'm sure you do), you'll need to buy one Switch per player. Yup, one Switch per player. For some god awful reason, Nintendo decided it was reasonable to ship the game in a state where only user per Switch gets to play the full game.

    Don't want to shell out $300 for another Switch per player? Then you can look forward to being constantly gated by the primary player's progress at every turn, having zero role in building out your island and its residents, missing all the major story moments (unless you use the equally awful local coop mode, more on that below), and having to buy all the tools and recipes the primary player gets for free.

    Planning on only playing together using local coop? That helps with not missing out on the story beats, but expect all but the "leader" player to be little more than a glorified spectator. "Follower" players cannot talk to villagers, access their inventory, pick things up without a long animation for each item, choose where to go, enter/exit buildings, use the tool belt, and worst of all: only the leader will receive any of the quest rewards or world drops.

    The game still gets a two star from as I'm sure playing as the primary or sole player is still very fun. To anyone like me who was looking forward to playing this on a shared console: Be warned, you're getting a fraction of the content.    … Expand
  88. steve_kent99
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    Addictive and fun but a serious drawback is the 1 island limit, just disappointing to see at this point.
  89. Yunichi
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Its my 1st AC...maybe im too old for this...but...its a great waste of my time...millions will love playin it...its a highly polished nintendo IP...let the haters be haters...doesnt change the fact that every honest reviewer has to give atleast a 8/10...i will have fun with AC for a long time
  90. actualgamer
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    to start, this game is terrific. for a single person playing on a switch console, its amazing. the graphics are beautiful, its creative, wholesome, cute and so much more. however.... as a couple or a family that shares a switch, this game ends up being extremely disappointing. such a bummer, and it makes me sad !!! the first player to create the island is given the role of representative.to start, this game is terrific. for a single person playing on a switch console, its amazing. the graphics are beautiful, its creative, wholesome, cute and so much more. however.... as a couple or a family that shares a switch, this game ends up being extremely disappointing. such a bummer, and it makes me sad !!! the first player to create the island is given the role of representative. they can develop the island, place buildings, control the growth of the island, and overall have a meaningful contribution to the game. but everyone playing after the representative has been chosen, is forced to basically be an observer. they cant share in the same goals and fulfillment that the representative can. now theyre left out. you have one person the best game of the year, and the 2-4 extra players just watching the progression of the game without being able to contribute. this could be fixed by just letting multiple people be the representatives of the island, or just letting us create our own profiles with our own islands. either way this could be much more fair. but instead, its just disappointing.… Expand
  91. Animaldisappoin
    Mar 23, 2020
    4
    The 2 players experience is terrible. I would recommand this game to a person with no friends, or family.
  92. unfortunayt
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    my first ac game; i do not regret.

    video reviews can be a little biased bc of the popularity of ACNL, but it is a genuinely fun game to play. it should be noted more clearly that only one island can be created on a switch & that the community can be a bit toxic, as most communities are, for the way you choose to play the game. As of the time i'm writing this review (a few days after    my first ac game; i do not regret.

    video reviews can be a little biased bc of the popularity of ACNL, but it is a genuinely fun game to play. it should be noted more clearly that only one island can be created on a switch & that the community can be a bit toxic, as most communities are, for the way you choose to play the game. As of the time i'm writing this review (a few days after launch), there is a dupe glitch going around that has completely ruined the online trading market. i suspect this'll be patched relatively soon and hopefully the market will level out again soon after. the game itself is very fun to play & very addictive. luckily for me, i didn't run into the island limit problem. if you're the primary owner of your switch, and don't plan on letting others use it, this game is a must have. right up there with Super Mario Odyssey & Breath of the Wild.    … Expand
  93. moomoozain
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why people are giving this game a 0 because of the lack of a feature that Nintendo said would not be in the game previously and that was not in any previous Animal Crossing games. I can understand that it can be bad for families that share a switch, but you shouldn't expect a feature that was denied by the creators of the game. Also, you shouldn't disregard the rest ofI don't understand why people are giving this game a 0 because of the lack of a feature that Nintendo said would not be in the game previously and that was not in any previous Animal Crossing games. I can understand that it can be bad for families that share a switch, but you shouldn't expect a feature that was denied by the creators of the game. Also, you shouldn't disregard the rest of the entire game and give it a 0 for one reason, you should still base your review on the other parts of the game, too.

    As for my review, I obviously can't say how good the entire game is based on my 3 days (unless I time travel), but it's been amazing from what I play. There's just so much to do, and I never find myself feeling like I did all I could for the day. There are also so many things that make the quality of life so much better. Some of these are simple things, like items automatically stacking or bells automatically going into your wallet, but there are also larger changes like the tool wheel. The game is also a lot easier to play for longer periods of time compared to New Leaf because it's not on a tiny 480p screen (not to discredit New Leaf, that is also a great game). Overall, I can't say how good the full game is, but I can definitely give it a 10 based on the 3 days I've played through.    … Expand
  94. Christiannnn
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Great game, love how I can interact with all the characters and the fishing I love it so much
  95. 425_Flex
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Just like every other recent reviewer giving it a negative score... Nintendo made a selfish call locking only one user to be in Control of the only island. This is unacceptable of a family oriented platform. So for Evey family that has multiple kids or users, each one would have to own their own switch in order to have their own island and gather their own resources. What a scam. BeforeJust like every other recent reviewer giving it a negative score... Nintendo made a selfish call locking only one user to be in Control of the only island. This is unacceptable of a family oriented platform. So for Evey family that has multiple kids or users, each one would have to own their own switch in order to have their own island and gather their own resources. What a scam. Before writing this review I gave Nintendo a 1/10 but now I'm all fired up thinking of how much a of a cash grab this is it gets a big 0/10. Good job Nintendo.… Expand
  96. buzzardslicer
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Ignore the review bombing haters. This is the best in the series. Sad that people have nothing better to do.
  97. AbsolutelyBri
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    This game is completely awesome if you are the only one playing on a single switch. But having to share a switch and second players being degraded to a lesser status of not being able to progress the island completely ruins the two player experience on the same switch. Don’t plan on two people playing equally on the same switch.
  98. SixtySixOwls
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Two people on one Switch? Only one of you gets to make big decisions and actually experience the whole game because you can only have one island per system! Want to play co-op, because playing individually and not getting the full experience would suck? Nope! The followers barely have any functionality. So now no one in my house wants to play and take it away from each other, and I can'tTwo people on one Switch? Only one of you gets to make big decisions and actually experience the whole game because you can only have one island per system! Want to play co-op, because playing individually and not getting the full experience would suck? Nope! The followers barely have any functionality. So now no one in my house wants to play and take it away from each other, and I can't refund it because of the Nintendo Eshop policy. I would be happy to update my review if changes are made… Expand
  99. VitaminShaq
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Let multiple islands happen on a single switch. Unacceptable busy strategy to try and force people to buy more consoles. Truly scum.
  100. Crazyorloco
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Don’t let the one island per switch thing ruin the entire experience. There’s more to the game. Collecting, fixing the house, Fishing, paying bills, finding new things, seeing other islands, terraforming and more.
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 111
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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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