Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. mariocardenasg
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Nintendo lo ha vuelto a hacer, Animal Crossing New Horizons es de lo mejor que puedes encontrar en Switch.
  2. ChaseU
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, gameplay, vibes, ALL OF IT. Don't listen to the whiners leaving 0 star reviews. Well worth the buy - the best AC game yet!
  3. AndrogRR
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The one island thing is so bad for a family with 2 Kids and a Dad they will all have a alone island...
  4. Chimba84
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Slowly teaches you what to do and makes it more fun then a chore.
  5. Meow1
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    One Island per console? Is it a joke? This is an instant 0/10. It's absolutely ridiculous. Please don't support the developers, don't buy this game.
  6. 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
  7. ZankaNoTachi
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    You can only have one island per console, welcome to 2000 Nintendo. **** YOU
  8. 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
  9. NicolaLucy
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game is really disappointing, we waited nearly 8 Whole years hoping for a much better game than this! Even Happy Home Designer was a much better game than New Horizons!
    Like why is there is no dating option? Let me marry my favorites Marshal and Isabelle already, even Stardew Valley got it right!
    And what's with the mexican stuff in this game? This is supposed to be a game for the    This game is really disappointing, we waited nearly 8 Whole years hoping for a much better game than this! Even Happy Home Designer was a much better game than New Horizons!
    Like why is there is no dating option? Let me marry my favorites Marshal and Isabelle already, even Stardew Valley got it right!
    And what's with the mexican stuff in this game? This is supposed to be a game for the AC fans, not SJWs, it just makes no sense why they would include that trash in an AC game.
    And lastly let us have multiple island on one console! I can't just use one island for my Tumblr posts, I need multiple!
    This really won't be tolerated Nintendo, you treated Smash and Pokemon much better but still push the AC community aside. Would Not Recommend!    … Expand
  10. Akourne
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo, come on. This is the most customizable, most personalize, most progression based animal crossing game ever made. Why why why would you lock everyone into the same island? Because the last games did it? This isn't the last games. It only worked then because the towns were immutable, and progress was tracked separately. You guys completely changed how the game is played, the savesNintendo, come on. This is the most customizable, most personalize, most progression based animal crossing game ever made. Why why why would you lock everyone into the same island? Because the last games did it? This isn't the last games. It only worked then because the towns were immutable, and progress was tracked separately. You guys completely changed how the game is played, the saves should reflect that. Fix this glaring, obvious issue, and I'll pick up the game.… Expand
  11. Memu
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Honestly im not sure why alot of people a blowing the fact that you can only have 1 island per switch, ITS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL
  12. Jutton1991
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    I can't believe the hype of this game. I have never been so bored of repetitive stone hitting, tree chopping, fishing and bug catching. Also the fact you can only have one island is beyond a joke, Nintendo should be ashamed to release this at full price. You should also not need Nintendo online to visit friends islands. This game was made for social interaction, something it tries it'sI can't believe the hype of this game. I have never been so bored of repetitive stone hitting, tree chopping, fishing and bug catching. Also the fact you can only have one island is beyond a joke, Nintendo should be ashamed to release this at full price. You should also not need Nintendo online to visit friends islands. This game was made for social interaction, something it tries it's hardest to steer you away from. One other thing is the washed up character on the shores who keeps coming back and making you collect his communicator parts. I have had to do this 7 times in a week. Why on earth could they not think of any other tasks. Everything is mundane and dull and I would seriously avoid. No idea how this got a 91. What a joke.… Expand
  13. Ohio_Gamer90
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    The greed of Nintendo , you can only make 1 island per console. This is absolutely ridiculous and no reason for it... well for Nintendo the reason is to sell more games and consoles. It would have been nice for everyone in the house to have their own separate island but we will not be buying more consoles and games. Get your s*** together Nintendo and stop being worse than EA.... that isThe greed of Nintendo , you can only make 1 island per console. This is absolutely ridiculous and no reason for it... well for Nintendo the reason is to sell more games and consoles. It would have been nice for everyone in the house to have their own separate island but we will not be buying more consoles and games. Get your s*** together Nintendo and stop being worse than EA.... that is quite a feat to attain. Congrats… Expand
  14. KhalilaAnn
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Amazing game for player 1, every other player gets the absolute shaft. They miss out on a ton of content because you can only have 1 island per switch, and whoever logs on first gets to make all of the decisions. Player 2 through 8 are basically glorified NPCs. Yeah, you can build a house and sell things.. But that's about it. You're locked out of advancing the story, you can't buildAmazing game for player 1, every other player gets the absolute shaft. They miss out on a ton of content because you can only have 1 island per switch, and whoever logs on first gets to make all of the decisions. Player 2 through 8 are basically glorified NPCs. Yeah, you can build a house and sell things.. But that's about it. You're locked out of advancing the story, you can't build things for new residents, you don't get all of the achievements, it goes on like this. Absolute garbage that you can't get around this by using different profiles. In other versions all you needed was a second memory card. Now if you don't want to pay for an engines system, you don't get to experience the full game.… Expand
  15. SunDonut
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    you can only have one island per switch witch ruins everything if you have a family. Nintendo is a greedy pile of crap for doing this. DO NOT GET THIS GAME!
  16. heyGuysItsPete
    Mar 21, 2020
    4
    It's a solid 7/10 cute little game for killing time on a chill island, but only one person per console gets to fully experience the game. It's designed to push you to buy a second switch.
  17. Buky92
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Going to Join the down train here. I returned my copy of AC:NH due to the single island per switch issue. Oh, you want me to go buy ANOTHER console and ANOTHER copy of the game if I want my own island that I can maintain and my girlfriend wants the same? Seriously Nintendo? If this **** gets fix I may get the game again.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. NeonChicken
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    Animal Crossing as a game is as wonderful as it ever has been. The new features IN THE GAMEPLAY are fun and welcome. However, I own two Nintendo Switches (OG and Lite) bought the game hoping for cloud saves, no dice. So I set up on the family OG switch, not knowing you may only have ONE ISLAND per console. This has locked my wife and son out of the game for pacing and my son who typicallyAnimal Crossing as a game is as wonderful as it ever has been. The new features IN THE GAMEPLAY are fun and welcome. However, I own two Nintendo Switches (OG and Lite) bought the game hoping for cloud saves, no dice. So I set up on the family OG switch, not knowing you may only have ONE ISLAND per console. This has locked my wife and son out of the game for pacing and my son who typically wakes up early to play consumes all the island resources. Ultimately I could just restart on the lite but that would lock me out of the TV side which I enjoy. So the solution would not be to buy another copy of the game it would be to buy a another full switch console. This makes my rating of the game go from a 9-10 to a 2. Another thing which I don't think many have addressed: If I (the first person to play) quits playing the island progression stops too for my son. So in effect I'm sticking with it for the child...… Expand
  21. Goodnightmoon
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    What's wrong with people here? All this outrage for the 1 Switch = 1 Island is nonsense, first of all Nintendo was very clear about this so people acting surprised about it have only themself to blame, but also every single Animal Crossing before was like this, so how is possible the best one of the series is the one getting bombed? Ridiculous. If you are the secondary player you still getWhat's wrong with people here? All this outrage for the 1 Switch = 1 Island is nonsense, first of all Nintendo was very clear about this so people acting surprised about it have only themself to blame, but also every single Animal Crossing before was like this, so how is possible the best one of the series is the one getting bombed? Ridiculous. If you are the secondary player you still get like 90% of the experience and you are supposed to talk with your family and organize yourselves to make the important choices and share the resources, how is this so hard? And how is people judging the gameplay experience so negatively after just 1-2 days of gameplay? This game is not designed to be fully enjoyed on a couple of days. Grow up, the game is fantastic so far.… Expand
  22. JonnyDepp
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    A bad joke, just one island per Switch really playable. If you are a family with one switch, you will be pissed
    Off. Nintendo, shame on you. Once again you give a **** on happy customers.
  23. Sanji_Kun
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    1 island per console it's like being in the 90's.

    Nintendo ruined this game
  24. SibSkullcracker
    Mar 21, 2020
    4
    Unfortunately I have to rate this game twice lower. For a single player this is game is nice but it’s totally not recommended for a household with one console. You can only have ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH and only the first user to start the game - the founder - gets full experience. The rest can get no quests, no proper interactions with NPCs and are limited in many other ways, such as theUnfortunately I have to rate this game twice lower. For a single player this is game is nice but it’s totally not recommended for a household with one console. You can only have ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH and only the first user to start the game - the founder - gets full experience. The rest can get no quests, no proper interactions with NPCs and are limited in many other ways, such as the progress of the founder. You also have to share all the resources. I don’t see anything relaxing or social in this, only disappointment.
    I hope Nintendo will fix this and do it ASAP. It’s totally inappropriate and inhuman to make people buy an extra console and I think no one in the right mind is going to do so.    … Expand
  25. Tma0405
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    There are no words to describe the flawlessly, gorgeous graphics and detail that have gone into creating this game. As an Animal Crossing fan that has played every game since gamecube, I am utterly amazed at how far the series has come. Does it have a little bit different feel? Yes but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable than any of the other games I've played in the series. I haveThere are no words to describe the flawlessly, gorgeous graphics and detail that have gone into creating this game. As an Animal Crossing fan that has played every game since gamecube, I am utterly amazed at how far the series has come. Does it have a little bit different feel? Yes but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable than any of the other games I've played in the series. I have read all other people's reviews and the people giving it a bad review either new absolutely nothing about the series or did absolutely zero research before purchasing the game. I would give this game a solid 10/10 but I have to give it a 9 just because the game seems to start out more slowly than any of the others in the series and parts of the game feel a little more like work and more tedious than previous games. I would have liked the game to have started out with at least 3 villagers instead of 2 but all these things are very little complaints. Overall, the game is great and I look forward to playing it every day for the next several years to come!… Expand
  26. Hotbeanjuice
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    As everyone else has said, it just ridiculous to only allow one island account per console, clearly a money move. Didn’t think Nintendo would stoop to being so disrespectful to their fan base and a beloved game.
  27. walt
    Mar 23, 2020
    4
    Single player seems more of the same as previous game. Couch co-op don't buy. 1 island per switch coop partner has limited stuff they can do and just follows main player around. We gave up as bought for coop. Should have done more research first. Money wasted
  28. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    I have my own Switch, so I have nothing to complain about. The game is amazing and I absolutely love it. It was worth buying on day 1.
    Edit:

    Now after a while the charm of the game faded away a bit, but it surely paid itself out throughout 260 hours I have invested in it. It was a perfect companion during the pandemic times.
  29. rafaelmsoares
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    It's ridiculous how only one person can enjoy the game per console, my partner tried to start it after me and couldn't do anything in the island... Only gather resources. It's ridiculous that Nintendo goes this far to push for multiple consoles per household
  30. XanderB
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    One island per console, very "family friendly". How unbelievably greedy by Nintendo.
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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
  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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