Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. DaneDad17
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    Locked to a single island per console in a disgusting money grabbing attempt from Nintendo. Also a stupid game in general- who likes doing chores to get out of debt from a raccoon? Plebians.
  2. SpookyFoxx
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    Pretty short sighted and money hungry to force households to have 1 island per console. Every other game on the Switch allows multiple saves except this one. Just shows Nintendo is no better than the rest of the shady AAA gaming industry.
  3. Kituco
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This is the easiest review I'm gonna make in my life, what game is so amazing that it can be sold for 680 dollars?
    This is how much I need to spend in Brazil to purchase a switch and a copy of animal crossing.
    If I want to have me, my son and my wife to play the game as I usually do to any game I buy, I have to spend 2.040 dollars, what game in the world is worth that much for family    This is the easiest review I'm gonna make in my life, what game is so amazing that it can be sold for 680 dollars?
    This is how much I need to spend in Brazil to purchase a switch and a copy of animal crossing.
    If I want to have me, my son and my wife to play the game as I usually do to any game I buy, I have to spend 2.040 dollars, what game in the world is worth that much for family fun?
    Easy answer, easy review, there are way better games out there that will make you enjoy your time playing while you comfortably wait for the release of Hokko Life, that is going to be launched this year and is a similar game to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and for PC, without the console bound restriction (means you can buy many copies of the game without needing extra PCs to play).    … Expand
  4. CaptainOfTgeSky
    Apr 23, 2020
    3
    I (mostly) thoroughly enjoy this game but am getting increasingly frustrated with some of the mechanics. The biggest ones are of course the 1 island rule which is honestly INSANE to me. But I also find the design downloader quite annoying. Why can't I edit designs I download? Even if I copy then? Makes no sense. The crafting gets really monotonous because you have to do it one at a timeI (mostly) thoroughly enjoy this game but am getting increasingly frustrated with some of the mechanics. The biggest ones are of course the 1 island rule which is honestly INSANE to me. But I also find the design downloader quite annoying. Why can't I edit designs I download? Even if I copy then? Makes no sense. The crafting gets really monotonous because you have to do it one at a time and I would love to see you be able to craft using your storage inventory… Expand
  5. Batmanishguy
    Apr 23, 2020
    5
    I really like this game, and personally for myself alone it's a 10/10. But the fact that my roomate can't play the game at all mean's it's a very valid 0. I've read people saying that a 0 is non nonsensical, However, this is a game play rating, and this setup allows for literally 0 game for him to play. How is that not a 0? Roaming around my island with nothing to do is not a game, it's anI really like this game, and personally for myself alone it's a 10/10. But the fact that my roomate can't play the game at all mean's it's a very valid 0. I've read people saying that a 0 is non nonsensical, However, this is a game play rating, and this setup allows for literally 0 game for him to play. How is that not a 0? Roaming around my island with nothing to do is not a game, it's an interactive museum at best (coincidentally, this game has an amazing museum set up!).

    I digress, assuming you're actually able to play it, it's a very good game. Super fun to build up an island, collecting artifacts is surprisingly fun! I'm in the end game and having the ability to terraform is amazing! I love creating things, and hunting for bugs and fish! I also love visiting friends (outside my own household) islands and snagging fruits I don't have.

    Any who, if there is a 1:1:1 ratio between people who are going to be playing, game cartridges owned, and game consoles owned. I HIGHLY suggest it, especially if you have friends who play it. If that ratio is off, there's no way I can suggest it. It's too good to not be able to share fully.    … Expand
  6. benacious
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    Being limited to a single island ruins this game. I shouldn't ever even have to wonder if a game can be played with different accounts. It's common sense. I just bought a switch, which was a horrible experience with the current stock shortage, specifically so my wife and I can each play this game, have our own islands, and share our individual experiences. My jaw is still laying on theBeing limited to a single island ruins this game. I shouldn't ever even have to wonder if a game can be played with different accounts. It's common sense. I just bought a switch, which was a horrible experience with the current stock shortage, specifically so my wife and I can each play this game, have our own islands, and share our individual experiences. My jaw is still laying on the floor after learning that you are stuck with a single island that all users must share. I'm not even given the (bad) option of buying a second copy of the game to open up the option for a 2nd island. This is an awful, awful design decision. If the motivation is to stop cheating, first of all, why would the devs care if somebody is cheating at a single player life simulator? Ruining the experience for multiple players within the household only creates a bigger problem. Until this game is patched with a reasonable option for individual players on the same console to have their own individual experiences, this game is worthless to me and many others. The entire premise of this game is having YOUR own island and making it YOURS. This is a horrible, horrible move that needs fixed immediately.… Expand
  7. SuperDuck23
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    A wonderfully relaxing, peaceful and unique video game experience that won't be to everyone's taste, but for its target audience it will be like a dream come true.
  8. kwartip
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Wow best game of the year! So much replay value it's insane! And now with this new Nature event there is even more stuff to do! Even the island vendor had some special things I've really be needing for my gardens. I'm just so in love with this game. :) REPLAY VALUE!!
  9. Evanblink
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    I bought this game to play with my wife but the one island limitation is ridicules! Her experience was very limited because I got to play it first! The second player has nothing
    to do on the island. We wanted to have separated islands to compare decorations and stuff but, guess what? Only if one of us buy a new console and game ! No ****** way! The game itself is awesome, but this is a    I bought this game to play with my wife but the one island limitation is ridicules! Her experience was very limited because I got to play it first! The second player has nothing
    to do on the island. We wanted to have separated islands to compare decorations and stuff but, guess what? Only if one of us buy a new console and game ! No ****** way! The game itself is awesome, but this is a deal breaker for me.    … Expand
  10. duckloft
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This would be a great game if Nintendo would just fix the ridiculous multiplayer mode and the only-one-island problem. My kids just want to sit and play it together with a split screen where they can all make decisions. Let them each have their own island or stop advertising this as a multiplayer game. As is, it's nothing more than a source of constant frustration for everyone exceptThis would be a great game if Nintendo would just fix the ridiculous multiplayer mode and the only-one-island problem. My kids just want to sit and play it together with a split screen where they can all make decisions. Let them each have their own island or stop advertising this as a multiplayer game. As is, it's nothing more than a source of constant frustration for everyone except the first player. Nintendo, fix your game!… Expand
  11. chakibrzg
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This game is good but it's just overhyped by the critics and i got tricked to buy and play this game to find nothing special with it
  12. Jaymercury
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    Something i’ve never seen in any game before. Only 1 player is allowed to fully play this game per console. Congratulations on the most idiotic element i’ve ever seen in any video game.
  13. zweistein_mo
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the newest Game in the Animal Crossing Franchise and for me, It is the best. The cute look is very beautiful and I love it when i wake up and go to my switch to see what's happening. I took 1 point away because the dialoges in the game are very long.
  14. Lumic
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console?!! Why? If there are several people in the family, then you have to play on the same island. Nintendo I'm disappointed.
  15. daveccrit
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    So, I bought this game specifically because it stated it was 1 - 2 players on the box. To my disappointment, it is NOT 2 players. It is 1 Player with a helper. I really like the game, but that was a clear case of false advertising, and the company should be sued. The first player to start the game chooses the island that everyone local will be "playing" on. The first player is the ONLYSo, I bought this game specifically because it stated it was 1 - 2 players on the box. To my disappointment, it is NOT 2 players. It is 1 Player with a helper. I really like the game, but that was a clear case of false advertising, and the company should be sued. The first player to start the game chooses the island that everyone local will be "playing" on. The first player is the ONLY player who gets to choose where the new residents go. They are the only player that can trigger main events to progress the story. Only one player can visit other islands at a time, you can't go together. All of the main events can only be triggered by the first player. The first player is the only one who can choose where bridges and ramps get placed. On top of this, other accounts on the switch can NOT create their own island, they are stuck being helpers on this one island, so forget buying this game for the family, it was a waste of money. Multiplayer games are not new, split screen is not new, so do the decision makers for this game have their heads in the sand? Next time hire people who know what they're doing when making multiplayer games.… Expand
  16. Cicreti
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    Nice game, gets what it tells you.
    Besides the wall texts to do almost anything, it's a relaxing experience overall, getting the village done, making your house, completing the museum. The one villager representative is a downside along with the free for all time travelling, but it's how each one plays the game.
    Like in mmorpgs, put your life aside and then get to make your island with    Nice game, gets what it tells you.
    Besides the wall texts to do almost anything, it's a relaxing experience overall, getting the village done, making your house, completing the museum. The one villager representative is a downside along with the free for all time travelling, but it's how each one plays the game.
    Like in mmorpgs, put your life aside and then get to make your island with your face!    … Expand
  17. Fallingroy
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    People are being way to bad on this game. Yeah, being limited per console sucks, but otherwise it is probably the best animal crossing game in the series.
  18. Averykl
    Apr 22, 2020
    3
    Originally this game scored close to a 10/10 for me. Due to the poor design choices for multiplayer, I am 3 weeks into this game and unable to expand my island or complete any of the main goals of the game. The first player to play the game is the only player who has any control and the only player who can ultimately play the game to its fullest. I was the second person to start the gameOriginally this game scored close to a 10/10 for me. Due to the poor design choices for multiplayer, I am 3 weeks into this game and unable to expand my island or complete any of the main goals of the game. The first player to play the game is the only player who has any control and the only player who can ultimately play the game to its fullest. I was the second person to start the game in my house, and I am the only one currently playing it. However, there is no ability to delete users or switch who the main resident is. This game lacks the proper communication to users before playing - had I known this was the way the game worked, my boyfriend would not have started playing first. Now, I must either completely start over and lose all of my progress and hard work I have put into this game, or I must log on to his account and play both of our accounts to ensure I can actually complete goals and expand. I am actually quite surprised with how overlooked this design was by Nintendo - extremely disappointing.… Expand
  19. Canine
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    This game har AMAZING potential but the experience is absolutely 100% ruined for a couple who shares one switch, solely because of the 1 island per console combined with the RIDICULOUS second resident restrictions. I would accept the fact that we have to share one island together but not the fact that 2nd player doesnt get to play the game. Either we should be able to have seperateThis game har AMAZING potential but the experience is absolutely 100% ruined for a couple who shares one switch, solely because of the 1 island per console combined with the RIDICULOUS second resident restrictions. I would accept the fact that we have to share one island together but not the fact that 2nd player doesnt get to play the game. Either we should be able to have seperate islands for each user or let all residents have full access to the shared island!… Expand
  20. Sophiexxx73
    Apr 22, 2020
    5
    This review would basically be the same as the other negative review on here, so just read the majority of them. To put my on review though I would say this game is good, I've so far enjoyed my experience and that's as a solo player even then I'm disappointed in the solo save feature, I've seen that apparently having 8 people on one island is "multiple saves" but that isn't true, that'sThis review would basically be the same as the other negative review on here, so just read the majority of them. To put my on review though I would say this game is good, I've so far enjoyed my experience and that's as a solo player even then I'm disappointed in the solo save feature, I've seen that apparently having 8 people on one island is "multiple saves" but that isn't true, that's one save for multiple people. I can see that critic reviews are positive and I can only imagine that they won't actually play this game like most intend or like family with one console for the family. Silly idea for a brilliant game, and all for the money. Very sad.… Expand
  21. Kbenz
    Apr 22, 2020
    5
    PLEASE please please add more custom design slots. This limitation is MAJORLY affecting my enjoyment of the game, and will be the reason I stop playing. I can't continue to customize my island without a LOT more design slots. They fill up so fast and if i delete one to add another, the design changes in the game. I have stalled out on game play and the only enjoyable part left isPLEASE please please add more custom design slots. This limitation is MAJORLY affecting my enjoyment of the game, and will be the reason I stop playing. I can't continue to customize my island without a LOT more design slots. They fill up so fast and if i delete one to add another, the design changes in the game. I have stalled out on game play and the only enjoyable part left is customization and now I can't continue that either.… Expand
  22. JPAero
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Great next step in the franchise that builds more into the game than the basic functions of the predecessors. Enjoyable and addicting.
  23. Manu4547
    Apr 22, 2020
    4
    Bastante malo comparado con otros animal crossing, se hace aburrido y es repetitivo
  24. martimnog
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    *WARNING: I do not own the Nintendo Switch Player Pak, nor the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Game Pak, my review will be based on what I heard from other people*
    .
    This game looks amazing, it's smooth unlike any other Animal Crossing game, its new features are some that fans have been waiting for years. From what I've seen and heard, it's addicting as every Animal Crossing game and,    *WARNING: I do not own the Nintendo Switch Player Pak, nor the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Game Pak, my review will be based on what I heard from other people*
    .

    This game looks amazing, it's smooth unlike any other Animal Crossing game, its new features are some that fans have been waiting for years. From what I've seen and heard, it's addicting as every Animal Crossing game and, with every information I gathered about this game... I gotta say, you NEED to buy it.    … Expand
  25. Skip2MyLu1986
    Apr 22, 2020
    1
    I really liked the overall game but I just can't get past the game only having one island per console. I'd be totally fine with sharing the island with my kid if both of us could complete main story quests but only the first player to establish the island gets to progress the story. So even though I created my own character on the same island, all I can do is collect things and wait forI really liked the overall game but I just can't get past the game only having one island per console. I'd be totally fine with sharing the island with my kid if both of us could complete main story quests but only the first player to establish the island gets to progress the story. So even though I created my own character on the same island, all I can do is collect things and wait for the first player to eventually progress the island. It makes it where I don't even want to play anymore because what is the point? Just a terribly stupid choice from Nintendo that will probable turn me off these games for good.… Expand
  26. avanzo85
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Entendo que a limitação de uma ilha por console é bastante infeliz e afete a maneira como famílias com diversos usuários interagem com o game, mas isso nem de longe é motivo razoável para a chuva de zeros aqui nos reviews. Do meu ponto de vista, como usuário único, isso não é um problema e o que resta é um jogo extremamente viciante, gostoso de jogar, com atividades infinitas, muito bonitoEntendo que a limitação de uma ilha por console é bastante infeliz e afete a maneira como famílias com diversos usuários interagem com o game, mas isso nem de longe é motivo razoável para a chuva de zeros aqui nos reviews. Do meu ponto de vista, como usuário único, isso não é um problema e o que resta é um jogo extremamente viciante, gostoso de jogar, com atividades infinitas, muito bonito graficamente e relaxante. O único ponto negativo são os preços absurdos praticados pelo Tom Nook. LOL… Expand
  27. Killerkirin
    Apr 22, 2020
    3
    This is a review that comes from a secondary user of the game.

    While the game in itself is fantastic, peaceful and brilliant. I have never been more disappointed by a game. This probably comes as my partner and I were excited for this game to come out for a long time. The unfortunate truth is that you cannot create multiple island for multiple users. This is absolutely disappointing as    This is a review that comes from a secondary user of the game.

    While the game in itself is fantastic, peaceful and brilliant. I have never been more disappointed by a game. This probably comes as my partner and I were excited for this game to come out for a long time. The unfortunate truth is that you cannot create multiple island for multiple users. This is absolutely disappointing as it shows how much Nintendo wants people to buy more of its products. I have never given a review before and I am extremely sadden by the fact the developers completely ruined the game for me as I cannot have my own story, my own adventure. It only leaves a bitter feeling in your mouse...    … Expand
  28. asiantuntija
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    I spent 60 e on the game and also had to buy a memory card to be able to download it. Now it turned out that only one profile can own an island and others are just guests. So now I have one happy kid and one sad. I’m very disappointed at Nintendo. They better fix it. It’s 2020 – there surely aren’t any technical restrictions preventing each profile from having an own island.
  29. spiritcode55
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    By far the best in the Animal Crossing/Forest series. It does lack stuff to do at about two weeks in, after a certain event, that somewhat signifies the end of the "tutorial" if you could really call it that. But after that you'll soon learn that in Animal Crossing, there is always something to do! The "Nook Miles" are a great addition, giving you something to do even when you are doneBy far the best in the Animal Crossing/Forest series. It does lack stuff to do at about two weeks in, after a certain event, that somewhat signifies the end of the "tutorial" if you could really call it that. But after that you'll soon learn that in Animal Crossing, there is always something to do! The "Nook Miles" are a great addition, giving you something to do even when you are done with your daily "chores", which only consist of the usual Animal Crossing activities such as fishing and catching bugs, doing favors etc. It should also be noted that the game improves upon New Leaf in a variety of ways. For instance the sound design is spectacular! One of the best sounding games on the Switch system, if not the best overall. There are some things however that are cause for controversy, such as the local multiplayer issue, in which the "leader" is pretty much the only one who gets to do anything, while any one else can collect materials, they go to the recycling bin in the resident services tent/building, which is fine till you realize that anyone can access that, and take the other players stuff, and to top it off the second player can't take it till either they are the leader, or they boot up the game by themselves. Another setback is the exclusion of cloud saves/backups. While Nintendo has stated that there will be a way to get your island back in the case of console loss or theft, it has not to my knowledge been implemented yet. So basically for now say your console got stolen, you would lose all of your progress, and as someone who has accidentally lost their save game, it is not a great time building back up what you lost. So, in conclusion the game is sub-par... just kidding this is the best selling Animal Crossing for a reason, if you have the means to purchase this game DO, you will not regret it, just keep in mind some of the disappointing aspects of the game, and try to keep your console itself safe! I know that times are rough right now, so I just wanted to say to any one who actually reads this, if you can't afford the game do NOT go out of your way to buy it, save your money for food and other living costs! Stay safe, and have fun!… Expand
  30. LoganJ07
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing! I played the original, New Leaf, and now this, and I can see where they upgraded its quality. It's beautiful, creative, and so original, its an all out great game. People who rate the game 0 or 2 because of its problem that you can't own more than 1 world on 1 Nintendo Switch are people who haven't gotten the full experience, and also ignorant people who didn't thinkThis game is amazing! I played the original, New Leaf, and now this, and I can see where they upgraded its quality. It's beautiful, creative, and so original, its an all out great game. People who rate the game 0 or 2 because of its problem that you can't own more than 1 world on 1 Nintendo Switch are people who haven't gotten the full experience, and also ignorant people who didn't think to look up the details of the actual game. Play singleplayer, and it's the best thing ever. I would've rated it a ten, but no, this problem is bad and all, but a 0 or 2 rating because of the multiplayer being messed up is just not right. The game released last month, an update could be put out and could improve multiplayer. Besides the one problem, this game is one of my favorites on the Switch so far.… Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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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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