Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. misselisa
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible game that not only makes me feel a little less lonely, but also allow me to have genuine interactions, going back and forth between islands and helping each other out, with my best friend, who is two continents over, in these scary times. It's an incredible game and I have been adoring every second of it. It's a polished, smooth experience and it's pretty darned closeAbsolutely incredible game that not only makes me feel a little less lonely, but also allow me to have genuine interactions, going back and forth between islands and helping each other out, with my best friend, who is two continents over, in these scary times. It's an incredible game and I have been adoring every second of it. It's a polished, smooth experience and it's pretty darned close to perfect!… Expand
  2. Crackocroc
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    My family can’t even play the game to it’s fullest because they only give you one island for the entire switch and only one person can play the game to it’s fullest DO NOT BUY THIS GAME
  3. WhistlerSprings
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Great Animal Crossing game. Missing stat mechanics and little charms stains the experience but the game is now friendlier to all new players. Hopefully they add substantial DLC to this title as it needs it.
  4. jakeheez
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    The game is okay for me, except for some frustrating mechanics and painfully slow menu screens and loading times. However, this game just shafts my gf, who I'm playing couch co-op with. She has no access to island advancements, and is missing all storyline diy recipes - which is a lot. It's a shame Nintendo came out with such an unfinished multiplayer - it seems like it was an afterthought.
  5. nieangel
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer limitation is absolutely unacceptable without clear warning.
  6. Lizhagen
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Each person in our family needs their own island. What a let down. We would happily buy an additional game, but a needing a second console is ridiculous.
  7. Yogi77
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is great, I’d give it a 9/10. Gave it a 10 for the nonsensical people ever thinking this was a true multiplayer experience. It’s literally the only complaint about the game and people are giving it zero’s. One ridiculous comment I saw “Switch is a family-friendly console, this is not a family-friendly game. Instant zero.” The game doesn’t even let you name your characterThis game is great, I’d give it a 9/10. Gave it a 10 for the nonsensical people ever thinking this was a true multiplayer experience. It’s literally the only complaint about the game and people are giving it zero’s. One ridiculous comment I saw “Switch is a family-friendly console, this is not a family-friendly game. Instant zero.” The game doesn’t even let you name your character something obscene. You can report COMPUTER NPCs for being semi-inappropriate. How is it not family-friendly? Have y’all never played the game before? It’s a SINGLE-PLAYER LIFE SIM. It always has been and it always will be. The fact you can go visit others’ islands in itself is a huge victory. I’m really enjoying this game. The crafting is great, the tiered crafting is pretty cool too. The museum looks amazing compared to past games and I want to catch EVERYTHING! Nook miles are an interesting add, weird, but nothing too essential has been sold there thus far, and what has I’ve been easily able to get the miles for. Heck, I had over 10,000 miles within a few hours and I was playing leisurely (as it’s meant to be played).

    I forgot the thing runs in real time, so it forces you to take breaks unless gathering and crafting and selling are your cup o’ tea. Other games call in the meantime. Great experience thus far about 15-20 hours (play time) in. Again, if you bought this and expected it to be a full multiplayer experience, you clearly didn’t know enough about the game and shouldn’t have bought it. Your fault. End of story. I recommend everyone check this amazing game out. Hundreds of hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  8. KK_disappointed
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Made this account just to say the Nintendo overloads are greedy demons. Forcing players to buy another $300 SWITCH, just to share the game with loved ones is fking criminal. I highly advise NOT buying the game if you live with anyone else who's excited to play it.
  9. scilib
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I have never before had my children fight and cry over a blasted video game. Incredibly poor design with no consideration for multiple players/instances.
  10. Tspark
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    Love the atmosphere and game-play, but I'm horribly disappointed that I cannot back-up or transfer my data to a different switch? What if the Switch gets broken? What if it is being used by a different family member? This makes no sense at all, please change this policy! If it was implemented to cut down on time cheaters, you already failed at that one.
  11. omgwtfkitteh
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The one island per console has caused me to hate the game. I have no control over my girlfriend's island. What she says goes and I rarely to never get to pick villagers because she wants the perfect island. It has ruined my fun and I don't even want to play the damn game now. It's not review bombing if this is literally the way I feel. 'But they said it was one island in an article' GoodThe one island per console has caused me to hate the game. I have no control over my girlfriend's island. What she says goes and I rarely to never get to pick villagers because she wants the perfect island. It has ruined my fun and I don't even want to play the damn game now. It's not review bombing if this is literally the way I feel. 'But they said it was one island in an article' Good for them. I don't read articles constantly.… Expand
  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. William8
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Only reviewing this now because I have not stopped playing this game. I will be playing this for YEARS. Im actually having more fun with this game then I did Pokemon and I played Pokemon A LOT. Not full of action like Astral Chain or Bayonetta but wow, it's just always brings a smile to my face to wake up every morning, explore my island, catch bugs, fish, gather, talk to villagers, visitOnly reviewing this now because I have not stopped playing this game. I will be playing this for YEARS. Im actually having more fun with this game then I did Pokemon and I played Pokemon A LOT. Not full of action like Astral Chain or Bayonetta but wow, it's just always brings a smile to my face to wake up every morning, explore my island, catch bugs, fish, gather, talk to villagers, visit friends online, etc. So much fun and perfect for quarantine time. Definitely get this if you have Switch.… Expand
  14. StephanieCoon
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Great game with a great pace and lots of new features to expand on its New Leaf success.
  15. CapivaraGamer18
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Awesome game!!!!! it is an infinite game with innumerable innovations and with an incredible gameplay
  16. Dundris
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    I love this game so much! Sad to see some sad person review bombing Animal Crossing: New Horizons because you can't have more than 1 island on your switch.
  17. Dinosauce
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    Giving this a 2 until something is changed about some major aspects of the game. I love animal crossing, and bought New Horizons with the intention of playing it, and getting my fiancé into the game since she's never played. Soon after we discovered that she can't have her own island, make progress, or contribute to goals whatsoever since I launched the game first. She was excited to playGiving this a 2 until something is changed about some major aspects of the game. I love animal crossing, and bought New Horizons with the intention of playing it, and getting my fiancé into the game since she's never played. Soon after we discovered that she can't have her own island, make progress, or contribute to goals whatsoever since I launched the game first. She was excited to play the game, but now she's just sad and disappointed that she can't An option when starting the game on her profile should have come up. "Would you like to play your own save on your own island, or would you like to be a glorified visitor?" The other complaint that I have is that the online functionality requires you and everyone on your island to stop what you're doing and spend the next minute watching the person arrive or leave. You can't do anything while its going on and you have to watch it. Totally slows down and puts a massive break in the flow every time. Other than that I've mostly enjoyed the game. Just wish the multiplayer made more sense, and the multiple user profiles were individual.… Expand
  18. Fainspirit
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    The game itself is very relaxing and fun to play, and has load of customization. if you plan to play solo, I highly recommend it.

    My complaints arise when it comes to multiple people playing. I think that the decision to have one island per console, to build the community with those you play with would be understandable... IF other players had the same influence as the main player.    The game itself is very relaxing and fun to play, and has load of customization. if you plan to play solo, I highly recommend it.

    My complaints arise when it comes to multiple people playing. I think that the decision to have one island per console, to build the community with those you play with would be understandable... IF other players had the same influence as the main player.

    It is understandable to not want certain people to be able to modify the island, but it isn't an option to choose, extra players past the first are automatically restricted in what they can do. It seems like it should be simple to give the main player the choice of allowing others the same management privileges as they have.

    In addition, recipes obtained through the storyline have no reason to NOT be mailed to the other players. It's silly and needs to be changed. Crafting is shown as a big focus, and losing a LOT of customization options for absolutely no good reason is ridiculous.    … Expand
  19. Sbrocket
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    ACNH’s one island per Switch console local multiplayer is a total money grab.
  20. DraceSylvanian
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    As others have stated, I made an account just to give this game a bad review. It is tranquil and cute and seemingly fun, but for a game focused on multiplayer and community (seemingly) there is a starting lack of functionality.
  21. URKarayan
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    "You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island."

    IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY THAT PLAYS NINTENDO SWITCH THEN DON'T BUY ANIMAL CROSSING! We reserved the game hoping for a good experience but no, people should have a choice! One of us won't be able to play the game and for obvious reasons    "You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island."

    IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY THAT PLAYS NINTENDO SWITCH THEN DON'T BUY ANIMAL CROSSING!

    We reserved the game hoping for a good experience but no, people should have a choice!
    One of us won't be able to play the game and for obvious reasons none of us would feel well deleting our save in order for the other to play!
    The game is cool, though not being able to live in your individual world ( and that's not the last of it, ) makes it impossible for others to play.
    So one of us will not be able to play the game, and NO! WE WONT BUY ANOTHER SWITCH!

    It's also of worth to mention that for me its a 0/10 cause i can't simply play it...    … Expand
  22. Rallye_Man340
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    The obvious very big thorn here is the very poor application of limiting more than one player on one Switch from playing the full game. I bought this for my wife and I to play and as the second player, I cannot advance the game and am limited to minute tasks that make no difference toward game progress. Nintendo really kicked themselves here. I have always had very high confidence andThe obvious very big thorn here is the very poor application of limiting more than one player on one Switch from playing the full game. I bought this for my wife and I to play and as the second player, I cannot advance the game and am limited to minute tasks that make no difference toward game progress. Nintendo really kicked themselves here. I have always had very high confidence and trust in Nintendo until this point. If this is the stuff they’re going to pull, I will be very very hesitant on purchasing any future titles, which is sad. This could be a great game, but for a family wanting to play, the limitations bombed this score for me. What a disappointment.… Expand
  23. GreedyNintendo1
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The game is amazing and beautiful but just like a lot of others I am done with this Greedy mother@@@##!!!#@ s 1 island per switch yea f#@% you Nintendo
  24. Mpolirevat
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I will give the game a good note when Nintendo decides to let me play, as i am the second player and my sister left the game I literally can't play the game if i don't waste like 20 hours of gameplay, this game sucks and won't stop sucking unless nintendo patches the game and let you change the Resident Representative
  25. snotgirl
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    i'm having fun so far but there are so many downsides to this game.... we essentially got an unfinished game that will be upgraded and fixed with future downloadable updates..
  26. shaun97
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I cannot believe Nintendo has people spending $60 on this game and not giving it more than 1 save file. People use this as a home console and many families will be restricted because of the save files as well as the fact that player 1 gets to choose everything.
  27. zyzolol
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    IGN's Review:

    *Animal Crossing is a SOCIAL Simulation Video Game.*
    *Multiplayer: "THERE'S NOT MUCH TO DO, Than get in each others way."*
    *IGN Verdict: 9 ... WHAT THE ACTUALLY **** SOMEONE SHOULD BE FIRED FROM HIS JOB.*¨

    NEVER TRUST CRITIQUES - THEY ALL LIE - FIRST WARCRAFT 3 REFORGED, NOW THIS ****
  28. praisethesun11
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Another money-grubbing time-wasting game from Nintendo. I'm sure the brain dead fans will still enjoy it somehow.
  29. Yeray101
    Mar 26, 2020
    3
    Game is relaxing and quite fun sometimes, but that "one island restriction" is just killing the fun of the game for me. I share my Switch with my 9-year-old sister and we both want to have different islands, different progression, different furniture but we simply can't because of Nintendo. We even had to restart the game completely because I let her start the game first (I am 24 yearsGame is relaxing and quite fun sometimes, but that "one island restriction" is just killing the fun of the game for me. I share my Switch with my 9-year-old sister and we both want to have different islands, different progression, different furniture but we simply can't because of Nintendo. We even had to restart the game completely because I let her start the game first (I am 24 years old, I could play some other thing in the meanwhile) but then we realized that only she could really make the game advance and complete missions while I just could watch, so she agreed to restart the game so I could be the major with her help, but this shouldn't be the way.

    She wanted to have her island so she could play whenever she wanted and I wanted to have mine too for the same reason. Now both have to share resources and we have to agree where and when to build important buildings such as the museum when what we wanted really was to have one island each other then visit the other one's island when we wanted to see what we were doing. I think that allowing to have different saves on a single console is not that difficult in 2020 so... c'mon Nintendo, don't be as always and let the players choose how they want to play instead of you enforcing things like this because I paid 60 freaking euros for the game and I want to play the way I want.    … Expand
  30. ElPsyCongroo
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I was really looking forward to this game.

    However, there is one terrible and well documented caveat: ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH. The year is 2020 AD, and Nintendo who claims to be the most family-friendly console in existence has made a terrible decision fueled by their corporate greed. I wanted my wife to play this game too--but she can't because she'll be a glorified second class    I was really looking forward to this game.

    However, there is one terrible and well documented caveat: ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH.

    The year is 2020 AD, and Nintendo who claims to be the most family-friendly console in existence has made a terrible decision fueled by their corporate greed. I wanted my wife to play this game too--but she can't because she'll be a glorified second class citizen of my personally created island and will be unable to make her own full progress and island creations unless we purchase another switch exclusively for her to play, plus another copy of the game.

    I continue to question how people are not as bothered by this as they should be. The level of greed in this company has officially reached EA levels. Imagine, being a parent and having 3 kids who share one switch--guess what? They're screwed because kids aren't known for being agreeable; messing with another kid's landscape, or building in places where another kid may not want structures, the list goes on and on.

    Nintendo fanboys will defend this decision (that was made in the interests of their corporate overlords; not for them, or you, or me) as "normal" in the animal crossing universe or as an overreaction by those affected by it. Guys, these are legitimate concerns and perfectly good reasons to be angry! I cannot think of another game that requires me to purchase another console if I want to share it with my household; because that's the reason console profiles are a thing since last gen consoles.

    It is highly unlikely Nintendo will remedy this ridiculous situation. However, it is 100% fair for people to express their disdain by using this platform to voice their reasons for giving the game a 0. Our complaints are just as legitimate as the "critic reviews" who gave this game a 10 (despite the obvious limitation at hand which seems suspect, maybe those reviews are paid, who knows?), as well as voting with their wallets--for some however, it is impossible to vote with their wallets if they've already purchased the game and have no recourse for a refund (which is pretty much everyone).

    That's okay, Nintendo is crying/laughing about this on their way to the bank and they know they can get away with this because you will gladly take Nintendo's virtual spit in the face and thank them for it.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed 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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