Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. ZasZas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    El juego ser vacío , no haber islas , zas zas , no cavernas , no mamuts ,zas zas
  2. christhekane
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    If you have more than one child then for the sake of your sanity do not buy this game. You can only have 1 island and the first player to start the game is the only player with access to all crafting recipes and able to progress the game, all other players are there to only assist and cannot have their own island. It is either a terrible design choice or intended to force parents toIf you have more than one child then for the sake of your sanity do not buy this game. You can only have 1 island and the first player to start the game is the only player with access to all crafting recipes and able to progress the game, all other players are there to only assist and cannot have their own island. It is either a terrible design choice or intended to force parents to purchase additional consoles and copies, either way it is not acceptable and the issues it would cause in households should have been foreseen. If you're buying this for yourself or have an only child the game is great, otherwise it is one to avoid; as unfortunate as this is.… Expand
  3. Annemarie99
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Fix the one island problem! It's so frustrating that only one person can make progress in the game
  4. Hitsker
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    I liked the game itself, but like the others, I’m upset that only one user can play the game normally - the one who first enters the game, and this does not even displays anywhere. Is this such a way to earn more on people? We have already come to terms with the fact that there is only one island on one console, so to speak, for the "rallying of the family", but the same "rallying of theI liked the game itself, but like the others, I’m upset that only one user can play the game normally - the one who first enters the game, and this does not even displays anywhere. Is this such a way to earn more on people? We have already come to terms with the fact that there is only one island on one console, so to speak, for the "rallying of the family", but the same "rallying of the family" is not work because of only one user can play normally. Nintendo, this is just unfair.… Expand
  5. tigerlkng
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    中规中矩，只能说。有的交互甚至比端游还差
    例如，我想按一下爆米花机玩玩，但我发现除了声音外没有任何动作，但是村民可以，有些家具互动甚至说僵硬，比如咖啡机村民直接把头按进去喝
  6. Martin98765
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Be aware of I restriction per one console. Ony one of lucky one from household will get full experience of game.
  7. SuperGamerater
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    A realy good game that I like. I can use tons of creativity and enjoy people actually created things like the map of the legend of zelda a link to past and melemele island from pokemon sun and moon and pokemon ultra sun and moon
  8. lilWindex
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    My sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that weMy sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that we spent 100s on a switch and 60 on the game and I can’t even experience it fully. Completely ruined the games experience for me as I can’t unlock anything, can’t move anything, can’t place buildings and inclines, and can’t even talk to Tom nook the same way.… Expand
  9. BoyCharles
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a beautiful game. Players are swept off to a blissful, peaceful island where they are free to explore, expand, and evolve the land. Characters in the game feel like they're right by your side, assisting you as the island grows and flourishes. From the moment you step off the plane and begin your Nook Inc. Getaway Package, the stunning art style, music,Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a beautiful game. Players are swept off to a blissful, peaceful island where they are free to explore, expand, and evolve the land. Characters in the game feel like they're right by your side, assisting you as the island grows and flourishes. From the moment you step off the plane and begin your Nook Inc. Getaway Package, the stunning art style, music, sound design and environments craft a game you'll never want to put down. As the game advances with the real-world clock, every day brings an abundance of new things to experience. It gives players something to look forward to, and the villagers of your island really start to feel like friends. Experience diverse seasons that bring a variety of fish, bugs and fossils to collect and fill a breathtaking museum with. Furnish and customize your home exactly the way you want. Shape the island into your own "happy place." The feeling of joy and childlike wonder this game evokes makes this game a must-have. However, the flaws with this game shouldn't be overlooked. Every Switch is interconnected to an island, meaning there can be only one island per system. While in theory this allows for people to join together in creating an amazing shared island, giving only the first player the power to really advance is a huge misstep. It makes the other players feel more like visitors that equal players. That being said, everyone is still able to create their own stories, homes, and connection to the game. it's not enough to darken the overall experience. All in all, this is the brightest and most innovative the Animal Crossing series has ever been. This is a game that thrives on moments, big and small. It manages to make the time-consuming and monumental parts of the game feel earned and worth the effort. At the same time, the lovely presentation and addictive gameplay allow the little moments to feel just as meaningful. It's a game that'll turn any grey day into a sunny one. Take a deep breath, get comfy, and let Animal Crossing: New Horizons blow you away.… Expand
  10. LunariaNox
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNHI really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNH lamented that we worked 9-6 and would miss out on the first fishing tourney of the year and then to find out this event only happens 4 times a year on Saturdays so we will never have this experience is upsetting.… Expand
  11. Jaybird150
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I share a switch with my wife. I can't play the game without playing on my wife's island. I'm not able to do anything meaningful or advance the story at all. Waste of time and money for me until this is fixed. Thanks
  12. Abanachen
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I was so excited to play this game but only to found out that the game is limited to ONE ISLAND per console. SERIOUSLY!? I don’t get to name anything, upgrade anything or own anything. What’s the purpose of playing this game if you’re not player one? I started the game on my sisters island and there was NOTHING left for me to do. WORST DESIGN OF THE YEAR! I had more fun playing a PS3 gameI was so excited to play this game but only to found out that the game is limited to ONE ISLAND per console. SERIOUSLY!? I don’t get to name anything, upgrade anything or own anything. What’s the purpose of playing this game if you’re not player one? I started the game on my sisters island and there was NOTHING left for me to do. WORST DESIGN OF THE YEAR! I had more fun playing a PS3 game released in 2010. Never quit a game this fast in my life.… Expand
  13. Hoop24
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’tI got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’t access because I was not the first person to happen to play the game. I spent my money to only be able to play part of a game. I don’t understand why they can’t just be like every other game with save files and not take my freedom to play away.… Expand
  14. Ellaeheheh
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can'tThis game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can't progress because player one has all the power and everyone else player 2 in my case is stuck to having 0 investment. My other player who started this game first rarely plays because they work a lot , so this is kind of stupid. I can't progress even if I play more unless player one plays and unlocks everything. What is even the point of calling this a multiplayer game??? PATCH THIS BC THIS IS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I didn't read reviews before we started which is a big mistake on my part, I had to learn it the hard way, wasted my time on this .… Expand
  15. Luvlymonster
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If youI've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If you live alone... Some people are saying that Nintendo did this out of greed but I wonder if it wasn't to try and force a style of gameplay on us they want us to use. If so, it's childish and controlling and petty. If not, then yeah, it's greedy. People aren't happy with this not because we can't get along and learn to coexist, but because exploring individual freedoms are what creativity, and therefore this game, are all about. I let my boyfriend play instead. I've already had many great experiences and I wanted this one to be for him, but after 275 dollars for the switch and then 60 for the game, I shouldn't HAVE to sacrifice like that. Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of having great ideas and then ruining them. And you'd think that because of the switch shortage from the virus that this would be as good a time as ever for Nintendo to let it go and let us have our own islands since no one can really find or afford another 300 dollar console to play on. Not that they should have to. I'm surprised people haven't resorted to stealing them out of spite. Even if Nintendo had the dignity and wisdom to fix this mistake, the game is still ruined for me. That first time experience of opening up the game and discovering all it has to offer was smeared the first time I logged in as player two. I'll never have that back. I feel resentful and angry and disappointed. I keep seeing other people play their games on my social media feed and it's frustrating. I'm missing out on the sakura trees, I'm missing out on the festivals and the seasons and my birthday is in early May. I had at least hoped this game would allievate the stress of being an essential worker on my birthday but I guess not.… Expand
  16. Jellyfish15
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Don’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. TheDon’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. The only way to get around this problem is to buy a new switch and a new copy of the game. This is something Nintendo set up just to scam people out of way more money than the game is actually worth. Greedy pigs. I mean $80 for a game that only one person can play and that somewhat resembles a game I could buy on my phone for a couple bucks. Don’t waste your money on this scam.… Expand
  17. justintime42
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I think 1 island 1 Switch is amazing game design. Something I heard from a Japanese friend (seems true but need to double check) is that one of the creators would always get home from work late. Probably because of Japan’s insane working hours. Anyways, their kids would be asleep, and they wish they could game with them. So they thought, what if there was a game where they could gameI think 1 island 1 Switch is amazing game design. Something I heard from a Japanese friend (seems true but need to double check) is that one of the creators would always get home from work late. Probably because of Japan’s insane working hours. Anyways, their kids would be asleep, and they wish they could game with them. So they thought, what if there was a game where they could game together, even if not at the same time? And I think that is the inspiration for the shared island game design. Even when one isn’t playing, you can see traces of their play session or they can leave nice messages, etc.

    The game is literally called “Animal Forest: Come Together” in Japanese. It’s about working and building an island together. Isolating each Switch user on a desert island goes against that principle, of course that isn’t a feature. People that accuse Nintendo of making a cash grab are missing the point entirely. They are the type that like to characterize companies as big, money grabbing entities. Without thinking maybe, just maybe, these talented developers might have made those design decisions for other reasons. It seems to me many western gamers feel entitled and want every feature exactly how they want it.

    People be so angry and review bombing left and right. A single design feature they don’t like doesn’t warrant rating this gem a 0. Did you not read about 1 island 1 Switch before buying the game?

    Anyways, amazing game. Fun, beautiful, polished, engaging 10/10. Switch must play.    … Expand
  18. ian1234567
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh fun game where only one person can do any of the basic things for the game. I can't just make my own save file? Fine but at least let me do basic stuff like crafting an axe. I can't make anything besides a net and a fishing pole. I bought this game for my girlfriend and now I'm being punished for letting her play. It's the first video game she's enjoyed but now I can't even really play with her, without buying a second switch and second copy for her.… Expand
  19. crazyeyecarl
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most just turn the clocks on their system forward since it's all real time. All that proves is a severe lack of content.

    It's one of those things where I laugh because people are complaining about only being able to have 1 island. You can only have 1 island, because it's a mobile game. It wasn't made to be good. It was made to make money. So if you want to know who is ruining video games. It's the fans. They don't care if it's bad, they just want more. "It's Nintendo!" Yeah, It's Nintendo who is taking advantage of your wallet.    … Expand
  20. AllUltima
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    My girlfriend started before me on my switch so now I basically can't play it.

    The limitations put on all other players are unreasonable; don't expect to have ANY fun as any player but the main player. The second player to join an island cannot so much as craft a flimsy axe or craft a watering can. You pretty much can't play if you aren't the player that created the island. 1 island per    My girlfriend started before me on my switch so now I basically can't play it.

    The limitations put on all other players are unreasonable; don't expect to have ANY fun as any player but the main player. The second player to join an island cannot so much as craft a flimsy axe or craft a watering can. You pretty much can't play if you aren't the player that created the island. 1 island per switch is the most insane limitation nintendo has ever published.    … Expand
  21. TheLittleMelo
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    La mejor entrega de la saga por descontado. Es el más divertido, el que tiene una progresión y avance más medido y dosificado y el que ofrece mayores posibilidades de personalización.
    Peca de algunos errores como una IA mejorable, o ciertas incomodidades de gestión (diálogos infinitos para todo y la no posibilidad de fabricar más de un objeto a la vez del mismo tipo).
    Un juego lleno de    La mejor entrega de la saga por descontado. Es el más divertido, el que tiene una progresión y avance más medido y dosificado y el que ofrece mayores posibilidades de personalización.
    Peca de algunos errores como una IA mejorable, o ciertas incomodidades de gestión (diálogos infinitos para todo y la no posibilidad de fabricar más de un objeto a la vez del mismo tipo).

    Un juego lleno de detalles, y visualmente precioso, con entidad propia. El mejor juego para pasar la cuarentena (lleno 130 horas jugadas y lo que me queda!).

    Para colmo sus posibilidades pueden aumentar con actualizaciones gratuitas periódicas siguiendo el mismo patrón que Splatoon.

    Lo mejor del año.    … Expand
  22. Yuanxue
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I have to say I'm disappointed! As a fan of animal crossing new leaf, new horizon canceled so many things that are good from previous version. The coffee shop, the numerous dialog for villagers etc. New horizon for me is like animal crossing pocket camp. It lost the spirit of previous animal crossing
  23. Bbplayer
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    A very relaxing game to play and a time sinker as well. The only complaint I have is the one island per switch situation, and the fact that you can't craft multiple items at once.
  24. DCHHUMME
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Fun game. One Island is ridiculous. Only 1 player gets like 95% of the game. The other 7 miss out on a lot or can't progress further. Absolute moronic. The 2 is for the fact we planned to play together on one switch. Undoable. A higher rating would've been given if I planned to stay alone.
  25. MorningFox
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Wow wish I could play but I don't want to share the same island as my roommates so I guess I'm SOL. Waited this long and spent $60 for nothing. Do not purchase or support this game until a "fix" is released
  26. Metabert1212
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I’m not happy with the implementation of multiplayer in this game. I bought the game for my wife and she was excited to have her own island to explore. Come to find out, when my boys created their characters they could only go to my wife’s island. So there can only be one island per Nintendo switch, regardless of who is logged into the game under their own profile. So unless I buy multipleI’m not happy with the implementation of multiplayer in this game. I bought the game for my wife and she was excited to have her own island to explore. Come to find out, when my boys created their characters they could only go to my wife’s island. So there can only be one island per Nintendo switch, regardless of who is logged into the game under their own profile. So unless I buy multiple switches and multiple copies of the game we can’t experience our own island..... what the actual heck is that? That has got to be the laziest game development I’ve ever seen. How did the developers think it would be ok to force one island per switch???!?! This game is a huge disappointment. They really should patch the game and fix the abysmal multiplayer. I never would have downloaded the game if I had known the ridiculous decision they made. I have never played a game that had this glaring of an issue, meanwhile critics are rating it very high. Look at the user score... critics are completely out of touch with what people want in a game. Developers should pay attention.… Expand
  27. YumYumCurry
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    If 2 Players want to play the game on one console, the second player will be seriously limited in his/her experience. So basically, since my girlfriend started the save file, i wont be able to play the full game. So i now kinda gifted this unwillingly to my girlfriend. Nice for her. Sucks for me
  28. Galbar
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    The 1 island limit killed the game for me. It`s annoying not being able to design my own island when sharing the switch with other users.
  29. person32123
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Animal crossing new horizons is amazing and has tons to do, this game is one of my favorite games.
    I can't stop playing this game. There is one problem that is easy for me to ignore but you can only have 1 island per console. Other than that is game is amazing.

    Categories:
    graphics: 10/10
    game play: 9/10
    couch co-op: 3/10
    raplayability: 10/10
  30. tomoefuchs
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    My first AC and I have an amazing time playing it! I can understand the bad mood about the island limitation, though.
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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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