Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 3,370 out of 6617
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  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. Dark_man00
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 3 personas, 3 juegos, NO COMPRÉIS ESTE JUEGO si no vivís solos. Únicamente un jugador podrá verse involucrado en el juego, los demás tendrán menos valor que una piedra, fantástico movimiento sucio de Nintendo para fomentar el juego en local, años de desarrollo para conformar pueblos nazis donde solo un jugador tomará las decisiones que tengan que ver con el desarrollo y avance del pueblo.… Expand
  2. Squishydew
    Apr 28, 2020
    6
    A great game ruined by nintendos lack of polish.

    Online is incredibly cumbersome, there is no way to back up saves, you can only have 1 island per switch screwing other people in your household, and crafting was very poorly done, requiring you to craft one thing at a time with no way to improve that.

    Tool durability is also just completely anti-fun.
  3. carurosu
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game has presented an interesting escape out from quarantine while giving a sense of accomplishment on short daily gameplays.
  4. paperjon
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Don't believe the haters this is a great game band me and my partner are having a great time on our shared island nearly 200 hours in
  5. Jericho83
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Fun game to pass time. Especially in the current climate of world lock downs. Ignore the zero ratings, A zero rating should be reserved for games that don’t even boot up. Any zeros you see are just from people being petty over a particular feature they don’t like. Those things aren’t game breaking just annoyances. I would have really rated this game a 9 for lack of multiple islands butFun game to pass time. Especially in the current climate of world lock downs. Ignore the zero ratings, A zero rating should be reserved for games that don’t even boot up. Any zeros you see are just from people being petty over a particular feature they don’t like. Those things aren’t game breaking just annoyances. I would have really rated this game a 9 for lack of multiple islands but threw it up to 10 to counteract the other reviews.… Expand
  6. alaenya
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I think it's pretty unfair to give a game bad score just because it lacks one feature that you'd like it to have. That said, I'm someone who likes to play alone, and I don't need to share my Switch with anyone, so it's not an issue for me. I will also never understand reviews saying the game doesn't have a goal and is therefore lacking. What I see is a game full of endless possibilitiesI think it's pretty unfair to give a game bad score just because it lacks one feature that you'd like it to have. That said, I'm someone who likes to play alone, and I don't need to share my Switch with anyone, so it's not an issue for me. I will also never understand reviews saying the game doesn't have a goal and is therefore lacking. What I see is a game full of endless possibilities where you can spend your time however you want. I love games that don't give you set goals and instead let you roam the world and most importantly, to shape the world to your liking. It's a peaceful paradise that has come at a difficult time for the world and helped heal it, at least for me it did. :)… Expand
  7. peedroo007
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Its a great game, I enjoyed too much i play every day and its a pretty nice game
  8. jmp76
    Apr 28, 2020
    2
    My son started the game in the first place, however he lost interest in the game, I have more than 50 hours of play, I will have to start all over again!
    For when an update so we can change the representative resident Nintendo???
  9. Lalox
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Desde la Nintendo gamecube no le daba una oportunidad a un animal crossing, sin embargo, ACNH me ha dejado pasmado sin darme cuenta más de 100 hrs de juego. Sin duda más que un juego un proyecto de vida online a largo plazo.
  10. morrish
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    The game keeps getting better with the updates, and is set to be the best in the series whilst keeping to the core aim of the game - this being to promote co-operation with players and build a sense of community around the development of a small village. If you can't play well with others, this game isn't for you.
  11. Patrioticmisty
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    Buyer beware... Only one person is allowed to play this game per console?!? Seriously!? You can have other people make accounts and visit the island but only one person may go on with the story!

    This was a combined Easter present for my 3 kids. Shame on me for not doing more research but we have never had a problem with other Nintendo titles, in this way, in the past. Nintendo, we are    Buyer beware... Only one person is allowed to play this game per console?!? Seriously!? You can have other people make accounts and visit the island but only one person may go on with the story!

    This was a combined Easter present for my 3 kids. Shame on me for not doing more research but we have never had a problem with other Nintendo titles, in this way, in the past.

    Nintendo, we are big supporters of you. I’ve played your games and bought your consoles for most of my 34 years on this earth. Open up the game for my family. This game is simply not worth it as it stands.    … Expand
  12. ZAQ420
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    the fact that you can only have one island per switch is truly **** ridiculous.
  13. Marbocla
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen juego , muy relajante y bonito, con buena música y gráficos preciosos
  14. Cecchi
    Apr 28, 2020
    6
    You can't build two different island on the same console also with two different account and this is very bad. Just 6 for this game
  15. Tamaguchi
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Es mi primer animal crossing pero me parece muy bien juego, relaja, es bastante completo, podría estar mejor pero es mejorable y posible que sea actualizado en un futuro.
  16. Handtorch
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    I would have given the game an 8 except Nintendo thinks they're being slick by limiting one island per console. I bought the game for my son and I cannot advance the game because ONLY the first person to play the game can propel the island level forward. My son is prone to taking anything I leave outside my house; I can only imagine how that would go down with multiple kids playing onI would have given the game an 8 except Nintendo thinks they're being slick by limiting one island per console. I bought the game for my son and I cannot advance the game because ONLY the first person to play the game can propel the island level forward. My son is prone to taking anything I leave outside my house; I can only imagine how that would go down with multiple kids playing on the same system.… Expand
  17. jbeisen
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this game. It is such a good distraction from what is going on in the world right now. The instant serotonin I get from New Horizons is a dependable joy every day. All of the negative reviews I've read don't seem to understand how the game fundamentally works. It is almost only a single player game, and you can link up with friends and visit each others' islands. So maybeI absolutely love this game. It is such a good distraction from what is going on in the world right now. The instant serotonin I get from New Horizons is a dependable joy every day. All of the negative reviews I've read don't seem to understand how the game fundamentally works. It is almost only a single player game, and you can link up with friends and visit each others' islands. So maybe don't buy it if you're only looking for a game your entire family can play at once on one console. But do buy it if you're missing your friends; this is a great way to still hang out while socially distancing.… Expand
  18. Darbi
    Apr 27, 2020
    4
    Yea, yea, I know. Please read fully, I promise not to be the typical bad review, though, I have the rating so low for the same reasons. I have always seen Nintendo as a family connecting platform. Some of my fondest memories are playing Mario kart, super smash, and Wii sports on the Wii. My sister got a switch for her birthday and I never really thought much of it. But when New horizonsYea, yea, I know. Please read fully, I promise not to be the typical bad review, though, I have the rating so low for the same reasons. I have always seen Nintendo as a family connecting platform. Some of my fondest memories are playing Mario kart, super smash, and Wii sports on the Wii. My sister got a switch for her birthday and I never really thought much of it. But when New horizons released she was eager to let me jump in. I have never played animal crossing, but this was outstandingly a great experience, I fell in love. But I struggled to help her build homes, and wasn't treated the same, nor did I interact with importance with Tom, I felt discriminated against. I soon learned why, with the one island per console, and the founder having all the decision making, really, really, really sucked. I would have loved to then start my own island, or co-run the one we were in. I couldn't choose where buildings went, I couldn't progress, and I couldn't even invite villagers, one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of the entire game! I was stuck, and worst of all... This literally damaged my relationship with my sister. I'm twice her age and I felt we finally found a way to bond, but no, Nintendo turned from a "family connecting" idea, to a "family tearing" nightmare. I absolutely hate it, and I can't play it anymore, and that has led my sister to stop, and now I feel guilty, and everything is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. How could a overly family friendly game turn into a despair-enducing experience. However, it's still a 4 because if you were solo this game is absolutely perfect, but this game is built around socializing and family, and it decided it wanted to ruin both. If you want to play with anymore then a SINGLE person, which is what was frost attractive about the game, then DON'T BUY.

    NINTENDO... Please, I beg you to rethink your decision. Make multiple islands where others can found, or make a co-founder system where both share absolutely the SAME privileges.

    Love this game, but hate it too.    … Expand
  19. AquaToad
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    I've put about 250 hours in at this point and I still don't see a day coming where I don't check my island. This is my first Animal Crossing game and so far in having a blast. Starting out with a desolate nothing island and building it up to an metropolis has been the best thing while stuck at home.
  20. Rayman67
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    When cloud saves are added this will turn into a 10,if my switch breaks everything is gone and that is garbage
  21. Jonshock
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    A wide improvement over all the other installments. And they even let you bring in the cards from the tragic wii u party game.
  22. Nugz69
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Great game and great time killer. All these soyboys making fake reviews need a life. Funny how you MFs have one one review In your profiles.
  23. RGriffin
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Tengo que admitir que es un juego adictivo, nunca había jugado animal crossing, pero si juegos parecidos, y la verdad me encanta, el estilo visual si no es el mejor pero a la vista de verdad te encanta, la manera en que funciona estoy pegado a el todos los días, es un juegazo para los que les gusta este genero lo recomiendo
  24. uve
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Awesome Game.
    Fantástico para jugar un par de horas diarias. Muy recomendable
  25. Nile8er
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Never got into AC before this release. Have had a lot of fun with this game. It’s a game I can enjoy with both my wife and daughter without much fuss. Easy to pick up for quick bites and also easy to sit down and kill a ton of time messing about. Some of the tools/controls can be a bit wonky, and the single island per system thing keep this from getting a higher score from me. Tl:dr: fun,Never got into AC before this release. Have had a lot of fun with this game. It’s a game I can enjoy with both my wife and daughter without much fuss. Easy to pick up for quick bites and also easy to sit down and kill a ton of time messing about. Some of the tools/controls can be a bit wonky, and the single island per system thing keep this from getting a higher score from me. Tl:dr: fun, enjoyable with family and friends. Couple of odd bits keep it from being amazing.… Expand
  26. Oneills91
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game that you really get sucked into! Honestly nintendo came out with this game at the perfect time.
  27. Meliodas998
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Perfect, I have funny moments in all time with my family and solitarie. I recommend this game for all that want relax
  28. Jaygeereviewme
    Apr 27, 2020
    2
    The game is fun and relaxing but the one island per console set up is going to cause me a divorce. I played the game first without realizing my wife would be a completely second class citizen on my island. Basically all the decisions get made by me and she can’t participate in the story at all. Really upsetting. It’s a great game but honestly if two people in your family want to play itThe game is fun and relaxing but the one island per console set up is going to cause me a divorce. I played the game first without realizing my wife would be a completely second class citizen on my island. Basically all the decisions get made by me and she can’t participate in the story at all. Really upsetting. It’s a great game but honestly if two people in your family want to play it it’s not worth it.… Expand
  29. Nathan53
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Review bombing a game doing well is not cool and I hope metacritic staff do something about this.
  30. Windexblue21
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Don’t let a review bomb discourage you from playing this game. Nay, this work of art.
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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