Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 571 out of 6617
  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. Naiko
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly the game is amazing, while i understand that the one island per console might bother some people, if you play couch coop can be a blast, there's also tons of trolls review-bombing the game instead of doing fair criticism also, but is hard to deny that it is the best Animal Crossing by far.
  2. teafan011
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. It's definitely a must buy for anyone who enjoys creativity, relaxation, and just carefree fun. It's definitely slow and low-stakes, so if you lack patience and an imagination, go play some looter shooter or something. If you put time and work into this game, it will pay off, and the feeling of accomplishment you have when you end up with a beautiful island is amazing. 10/10
  3. Gralle
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    One save per console and local coop is somehow worse than playing alone. The second player cannot even access his/her inventory and if p2 is fishing and p1 opens its inventory the fish will disappear. A shared camera view with the zoomed in camera demands that you stick together, but there is rarely anything for two players to do on the same screen. P2 just tags along and watches, whileOne save per console and local coop is somehow worse than playing alone. The second player cannot even access his/her inventory and if p2 is fishing and p1 opens its inventory the fish will disappear. A shared camera view with the zoomed in camera demands that you stick together, but there is rarely anything for two players to do on the same screen. P2 just tags along and watches, while also causing an annoyance for p1 because the camera view is shared. I bought this game to play with my gf and I wish I could return it now.… Expand
  4. SpiderBiff
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    I was super excited about this game until I discovered that you can only have one island per Switch. Player 2 can't progress until player 1 does. Lame!
  5. Frilock
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The trolls who would try and bomb this game's rating can go back to Fortnite and continue to offer nothing of value to the world. The game holds true to the series, requires a little extra effort to get the game up to speed than previous titles but it goes well with the current quarantine.
  6. jrcontreras
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I've been playing animal crossing since the GameCube and this is the best one, NO QUESTION.
  7. SomeJerk
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Really a fun game. The people posting 0/10 because they can't have their own island are just pitching a hissyfit.
  8. vincentrx
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The game looks good.
    Too bad I can't actually play it: only the first player logging in gets the full experience. As player 2 you are stuck behind player 1 progression and do not get to do as much as him.
    A pity and a shame for Nintendo.
    Really frustrated and disappointed.
  9. crtcheesehead
    Apr 10, 2020
    2
    Would be great if nintendo actually put effort into online multilayer they really dropped the ball
  10. Robo-Horus
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    It's pretty fun. The multiplayer is lack luster but otherwise is an amazing game so far.
  11. evildoomfoot
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    this game is a solid 8 or 9, the one island per console thing does suck, but so does **** review bombing so it gets a 10 from me to help offset the angry basement dwellers
  12. Yunichi
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Its my 1st AC...maybe im too old for this...but...its a great waste of my time...millions will love playin it...its a highly polished nintendo IP...let the haters be haters...doesnt change the fact that every honest reviewer has to give atleast a 8/10...i will have fun with AC for a long time
  13. steve_kent99
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    Addictive and fun but a serious drawback is the 1 island limit, just disappointing to see at this point.
  14. Hawakn
    Mar 21, 2020
    6
    El juego está bien, pero lo que me molestó bastante es que solo sea una isla por persona. Esto limita mucho la cantidad de cosas que podes hacer antes de que se renueve el ciclo.
  15. Zehe14
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    A great addition to the Animal Crossing game franchise. It’s very upsetting to see people give the game a zero because you can’t have your own island when sharing a switch. While I get this frustration I don’t think it’s a ploy for Nintendo to sell more switches. They’ve sold many already and previous animal crossing games have had this format. I don’t like it much either, but I’m the onlyA great addition to the Animal Crossing game franchise. It’s very upsetting to see people give the game a zero because you can’t have your own island when sharing a switch. While I get this frustration I don’t think it’s a ploy for Nintendo to sell more switches. They’ve sold many already and previous animal crossing games have had this format. I don’t like it much either, but I’m the only one that uses my switch so I’m not affected. Also, seeing people say that this game has no direct story line....have you never played an animal crossing game? … Expand
  16. Ashleyola
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Some of you have never played an Animal Crossing game and it shows. This game is great. It improves upon almost every aspect of the game. So sad that some of you feel the need to throw an online tantrum because you didn’t research the game before buying. To everyone else, buy this game! You’ll have loads of fun!
  17. Mc3
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The games fantastic! To all the people complaining about the 1 island per switch, if you were paying at least .1% of attention you would have known that, cause that was told to us multiple times i repeat multiple times! Also maybe do some research before buying the game maybe? You certainly have time to write a trash review!
  18. Fad42
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect game for the weird times we are in. Beautiful, and filled to the brim with what AC fans would want.
  19. TeddyMarinaro
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    An excellent addition to the series! New Horizons expands on the tried and true formula of laid back task management and town expansion by adding a simple yet deep crafting component, and then allowing players to apply this to the island as a whole!

    For those new to the game, yes it revolves around you paying off your debt to a capitalist raccoon, but the tasks you undertake to reach that    An excellent addition to the series! New Horizons expands on the tried and true formula of laid back task management and town expansion by adding a simple yet deep crafting component, and then allowing players to apply this to the island as a whole!

    For those new to the game, yes it revolves around you paying off your debt to a capitalist raccoon, but the tasks you undertake to reach that frankly easy goal are fishing, catching bugs and more, things that play well into the concept of something relaxing.

    While the restriction of one island to console is interesting, I believe it was a choice made to tie it into the other games which have had the same gesture to allow for people to work together on the same island and grow it as a group, while also limiting play time so that one can experience other things. While that may not be everyone's cup of tea, the game was designed by someone who enjoyed these game activities in real life, so perhaps one should take a page out of the creator's book and try them in real life!    … Expand
  20. acdp11
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    I'm sure if I was the 1st person on the island my review would be better, but as the second one all of my ability to progress is gated by my girlfriend. Unless you're the first profile to log in, the game is pretty busted and quite boring.

    Unless you live alone, I'd strongly recommend sitting this one out until they fix this issue in a patch, if at all.
  21. Howard445
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Now the whole cant make a second town is weird but thats how the gamecube one was and ds one but you could buy memory cards on gcn for cheeper my problem is I cant change the time of day im a secupond shifter and I cant use nooks and crannies ever for full pricw or buy shot becuase my job keeps me to late at first you could sell to tommy in the tent all ight but once you upgrade say byeNow the whole cant make a second town is weird but thats how the gamecube one was and ds one but you could buy memory cards on gcn for cheeper my problem is I cant change the time of day im a secupond shifter and I cant use nooks and crannies ever for full pricw or buy shot becuase my job keeps me to late at first you could sell to tommy in the tent all ight but once you upgrade say bye bye to doing anything at night… Expand
  22. Noahchap
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    What is your problem gamers? It's not supposed to be a game of criticism but a game of coming together. If you dont like how one person decorates your island you work on a compromise. It is a mighty fine game with excellent music that proves that if it isnt broken dont break it. It's the players that need to get their act straight
  23. Jeizeru
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, I can't stop playing. It gives hours of pure fun. So much activities, infinity islands to explore, this game is so much worth it.
  24. Monflo
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    Tiempos de carga son lentisimos para un juego con graficas inferiores a los de hoy en dia en juegos en un smarphone, lo compre y lo jugue 3 dias ahora quedara tirado por buen rato mucho hype pesima compra
  25. Bobasaur
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    Completely unacceptable to restrict the multiplayer to one island per switch and only allow the main resident to progress the game. How can Nintendo market itself as the “family” gaming console and make a decision that is such a slap in the face to families? Do you know frustrating it is for parents with multiple kids? I could MAYBE excuse the money grab if you had to purchase additionalCompletely unacceptable to restrict the multiplayer to one island per switch and only allow the main resident to progress the game. How can Nintendo market itself as the “family” gaming console and make a decision that is such a slap in the face to families? Do you know frustrating it is for parents with multiple kids? I could MAYBE excuse the money grab if you had to purchase additional islands as an add on but this is just a disgusting attempt to sell more switch lites. So angry and disappointed.… Expand
  26. StopHatingbro
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to anyone about the 1 island thing, this is probably one of the best games in the series. Sure you start off with one island, but you gain terraforming to grow them, and you can use another in-game currency, Nooks Miles, to buy a ticket to an uninhabited island, sometimes even friends will be there from past games to invite back. There is no frame drops and a lot moreDon't listen to anyone about the 1 island thing, this is probably one of the best games in the series. Sure you start off with one island, but you gain terraforming to grow them, and you can use another in-game currency, Nooks Miles, to buy a ticket to an uninhabited island, sometimes even friends will be there from past games to invite back. There is no frame drops and a lot more improvement when it comes to graphics, you can change the music on the island and place where you'd like most buildings and structures to go for your society. It's the same animal crossing with improvements. There is plenty more to decorate your house with, multiple rooms along with the expansion of your house, and Isabelle.... just Isabelle. Upgrades for inventory, tools, overall improvements to the hud, I could go on forever, a lot of these people are mad about a single island, but it's the size of a single town in Animal Crossing, so a lot of people are crybabies, because not only can you visit other islands in multiplayer, but if you don't have friends visiting villagers in game invite you to theirs and you can go to uninhabited ones. Some crybabies need to grow up.… Expand
  27. Buris
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    A decent addition to the franchise marred by unfortunate and needless limitations in order to sell more Switch consoles. This will backfire on Nintendo, probably cost nintendo more money in the long run as will the mediocre pokemon games.

    I cannot see Nintendo continuing to sell mediocre or flawed products moving forward, especially when better options exist. (TamTam, StarDew Valley)
  28. Parag0N
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the whining pu-c’s who didn’t read up on the multiplayer before buying the game. It’s not Nintendo’s fault they are dumb. The core experience of this game is fun as can be. If you don’t cheat it this game can last years and there is no “end” to it. If you never played any animal crossing games this is the best one to start with. Very easy to learn and tons to do if youDon’t listen to the whining pu-c’s who didn’t read up on the multiplayer before buying the game. It’s not Nintendo’s fault they are dumb. The core experience of this game is fun as can be. If you don’t cheat it this game can last years and there is no “end” to it. If you never played any animal crossing games this is the best one to start with. Very easy to learn and tons to do if you enjoy it.… Expand
  29. Surg3on
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Its a lovely single player game with great writing however the multiplayer aspect is just a mess. Absolute mess. It is poorly explained what you can and cant do as a non-primary resident or visitor and you cant do a lot!

    So Single player only give it an 8.
  30. pioslik
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    For extremely anti-consumer and immoral practices this company should be sued for huge billions of dollars.
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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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