Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. DannTheHuman
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    One island per console (meaning only one user gets the first-playing experience) on a $59 game? You must be crazy.
  2. Connsm01
    Apr 8, 2020
    4
    Created a metacritic account only to rate this half of a game. It's disappointing when you have to read a FAQ to find out about the one island per console issue. This is a fantastic game for whoever plays first, but I have to drop it 5 points for for this one issue alone. I can only see my youngest getting frustrated he can't do certain things without getting on the oldest ones account.Created a metacritic account only to rate this half of a game. It's disappointing when you have to read a FAQ to find out about the one island per console issue. This is a fantastic game for whoever plays first, but I have to drop it 5 points for for this one issue alone. I can only see my youngest getting frustrated he can't do certain things without getting on the oldest ones account. I'm new to animal crossing, and apparently this holds true to formula, but this is a Nintendo Switch. Utilize it's potential and make separate islands we can all have freedom to make our own decisions on. If you want to stick to the one island, make it so each island is linked to each other (separated by rivers, and later accessable using bridges). Major oversight in console gaming and it's obvious the community isn't happy. Time to switch up the formula on the Switch devs. Pretty sure this will be a one and done for our household.… Expand
  3. dokutora
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    If you're the second player to load this game on your switch, enjoy playing the demo version of the game.

    lets say you own a game on PS4, but your brother played it before you did. Now every time you play that game, you only get to enjoy a quarter of the features and can't play the game further until your brother does... unless you buy a second PS4. Sounds pretty stupid, why is    If you're the second player to load this game on your switch, enjoy playing the demo version of the game.

    lets say you own a game on PS4, but your brother played it before you did. Now every time you play that game, you only get to enjoy a quarter of the features and can't play the game further until your brother does... unless you buy a second PS4.

    Sounds pretty stupid, why is Switch any different?

    The people defending this terrible, corporate greed design choice choice seem to have the argument "Oh but this is how the last game was"

    Its cool to have a limited co-op feature, but why is this the only option?
    why can't the second player play through the full-featured single player game?
    Well, everyone knows why.    … Expand
  4. Impa_1
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    This is disgusting to force people buy a second console in addition to enjoy the game in couple. You've just ruin your reputation Nintendo. You suck.
  5. Greenys
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    Avere solo un'isola rovina il gioco,poi è super ripetitivo.
    Lo sconsiglio fortemente.
  6. animalsloth
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    They had the audacity to advertise this as a "family" game, yet only the first profile on the console who started the game first can actually experience the story and progress, while player 2 will have to share the island and is pretty much a "visitor" with no control over what happens, no point gathering resources, even the animals treat you like a visitor. It pretty much ruins the wholeThey had the audacity to advertise this as a "family" game, yet only the first profile on the console who started the game first can actually experience the story and progress, while player 2 will have to share the island and is pretty much a "visitor" with no control over what happens, no point gathering resources, even the animals treat you like a visitor. It pretty much ruins the whole experience. They obviously did this out of pure greed to sell more switch consoles and i have lost all respect for them. All I can ask is please bring in an update where, even if they wont let other people on the console have their own island, at least let us have the option of equal control. This game really could have been great if they didnt ruin it by doing this..… Expand
  7. Elabrh19
    Apr 8, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo el primer jugador que haya creado la isla, puede hacer que avance, mi novio se ha interesado por jugar y vaya, he tenido que darle las herramientas como el hacha o la pala, porque no tenía la opción de conseguirlas por él mismo. Gracias nintendo por hacerme gastar 60 euros en un juego que no sirve para mucho más que jugar una persona sola....… Expand
  8. PCyrus
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Have owned this game a few days now and the single player is fun, though a little slow to ramp up. I don't mind the progression, though; as a parent I only have limited time to play it anyway. My main gripe is the same as everyone else reviewing this game poorly - the decision to lock each Switch to one island. Previous games may have done this, but save files were treated differently whenHave owned this game a few days now and the single player is fun, though a little slow to ramp up. I don't mind the progression, though; as a parent I only have limited time to play it anyway. My main gripe is the same as everyone else reviewing this game poorly - the decision to lock each Switch to one island. Previous games may have done this, but save files were treated differently when they were stored on cartridges; this was a design choice.

    When I played the original game, I remember another family member and I were both able to play and have fun. Reading about the functionality for multiple players now, though, I don't feel like it's even worth inviting someone else to play. It seems like a lot of features, even beyond being able to place buildings and such (which it makes sense to restrict to one person), are missing for succeeding players.

    So if you're alone, this is a great game. If you want something for multiple people to play, it's disappointing.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. ZasZas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    El juego ser vacío , no haber islas , zas zas , no cavernas , no mamuts ,zas zas
  13. Hallusk
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    The very fact that Nintendo in their infinite wisdom have only allowed one island per console means this game gets an absolute zero. Total **** move on their part, based on greed and nothing more.
  14. D33pN16h7
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    General game is OK, but multiplayer is probably the worst I ever seen, seems it is a Nintendo desperate try to force people to buy more consoles? that is super unfair, in summary if more than one people is willing to play in the same console I wish you good luck as this game is a single player game (per console, not per user), all the main activities and real fun are tied to the firstGeneral game is OK, but multiplayer is probably the worst I ever seen, seems it is a Nintendo desperate try to force people to buy more consoles? that is super unfair, in summary if more than one people is willing to play in the same console I wish you good luck as this game is a single player game (per console, not per user), all the main activities and real fun are tied to the first person that started the game the second, third or so players are a kind of dummies without nothing too much to do.… Expand
  15. Cdarata
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    I wish I had done my homework ahead of time before purchasing. Not being able to do separate islands for separate accounts is ridiculous. I have two kids that want to play and they cannot share an island where only one is allowed to make decisions. This was not well thought out for families. I wouldn’t have purchased this game at all had I known.
  16. Dandarte
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    GREAT JOB NINTENDO!! WOOOOOOOW.....

    That's a fun game if you are the only user that's going to play it. When we got this game, i knew that we can't have 2 islands, i accepted that, but now i know that the player 2 Can't do anything to the main history. WHAT THE F*** NINTENDO?? What Now?? Do i need to buy another console only to play it properly??? That's my first Nintendo main console and    GREAT JOB NINTENDO!! WOOOOOOOW.....

    That's a fun game if you are the only user that's going to play it. When we got this game, i knew that we can't have 2 islands, i accepted that, but now i know that the player 2 Can't do anything to the main history. WHAT THE F*** NINTENDO?? What Now?? Do i need to buy another console only to play it properly??? That's my first Nintendo main console and i Like it very much, but this super passion Nintendo has to take all the money from Their fans, makes me really angry! I really hope they fix all this SHI*... Maybe the solution is to move to ps5 or xbox. Dude I'm so frustrated and angry... 60 hours of game play to realize...    … Expand
  17. JamieW007
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer restrictions kills the game for me. One island? What a joke, this should be a game for family and everyone should have a chance to play. This is one big NO from me.
  18. savaikun
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Seriously? ONE island per Nintendo Switch? Hello? This is a family oriented gaming console. There is definitely more than one person playing this machine. Use your brain Nintendo! I'm disputing the charges with my credit card company to get my money back. This is the most idiotic design system I've seen today.
  19. Zykster0
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    First off yes not having your own island is kinda annoying, but it's always been that way every game prior and nobody complained about it. people who give zeros obviously haven't played the game, because this is probably the best game on switch apart from Zelda. Yes the game is slow but it is nowhere near boring, you always have an objective to do like paying off your mortgage, invitingFirst off yes not having your own island is kinda annoying, but it's always been that way every game prior and nobody complained about it. people who give zeros obviously haven't played the game, because this is probably the best game on switch apart from Zelda. Yes the game is slow but it is nowhere near boring, you always have an objective to do like paying off your mortgage, inviting new neighbors, etc. This game is mean't to be play like when walk through a park or go on a hike, it's not explosive excitement but it is really relaxing and satisfying. upgrading your house and finishing a section in the museum is incredibly rewarding. In fact have one island per switch is the best part, I have 3 other people on the same island and it is nowhere near crowded. having 3 of my siblings makes it feel more like home, being able to trade and help the rest of my family makes the game even more personal. it even got my mom interested interested in video games and overall has helped my family grow closer. In the end, unless you hate your family or roommates having one island won't affect you and maybe it will help you to appreciate others more.… Expand
  20. samuisamu
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    The first person to play is the resident representative and is the only player that really matters. Because my wife and I let my 4 year old son play first because he was so excited now we are at his whim or have to reset the game. Ridiculous and shameful of Nintendo to think.this is acceptable. GIVE US THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE REPRESENTATIVE. Will be telling my friends to not buy thisThe first person to play is the resident representative and is the only player that really matters. Because my wife and I let my 4 year old son play first because he was so excited now we are at his whim or have to reset the game. Ridiculous and shameful of Nintendo to think.this is acceptable. GIVE US THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE REPRESENTATIVE. Will be telling my friends to not buy this game until Nintendo fixes their game.… Expand
  21. Theeverafter
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Fiancé loves the game, but got it for both of us to play, except we have COMPLETELY different play styles and ways we like to be creative, she has played it since it came out, i get on and i can only play on her island? Why?
    I cant contribute to her full museum or make major changes to how the island is laid out because she made her game first? Whats the point in even playing this game if    Fiancé loves the game, but got it for both of us to play, except we have COMPLETELY different play styles and ways we like to be creative, she has played it since it came out, i get on and i can only play on her island? Why?
    I cant contribute to her full museum or make major changes to how the island is laid out because she made her game first? Whats the point in even playing this game if you dont play alone? What does nintendo expect me to do? Buy another switch and another copy of this game? Its crap. And essentialy just makes this game unplayable.fix this nintendo its not hard    … Expand
  22. DeivMoon
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Magnífico juego que te distrae de todos los problemas del mundo y da una experiencia única. Merece mucho la pena
  23. OctopusBoi747
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely revolting! I can’t even believe the audacity of Nintendo for creating a “multiplayer game” that only really allows ONE PLAYER to play!!! I bought this game to play with my family, only to find out that ONLY ONE PLAYER GETS TO MAKE ANY REAL DECISIONS, and if this was advertised it would be one thing, but since you can only really find out while playing THIS GAMEThis game is absolutely revolting! I can’t even believe the audacity of Nintendo for creating a “multiplayer game” that only really allows ONE PLAYER to play!!! I bought this game to play with my family, only to find out that ONLY ONE PLAYER GETS TO MAKE ANY REAL DECISIONS, and if this was advertised it would be one thing, but since you can only really find out while playing THIS GAME RIPPED ME AND MY FAMILY OFF!! This should be patched immediately or at least ADVERTISED!! Don’t buy if you want to play it multiplayer or with your family.… Expand
  24. cadez
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    great overall game, extremely polished and gorgeous graphics, however it seems like the writing in the game is a lot less enjoyable than past games, everyday when i speak to my villagers it’s the same thing over and over again. unlike the prior games there is a lot less joy in speaking to them it kind of sucks actually, the dialogue that is. seems like the developers focused mainly ongreat overall game, extremely polished and gorgeous graphics, however it seems like the writing in the game is a lot less enjoyable than past games, everyday when i speak to my villagers it’s the same thing over and over again. unlike the prior games there is a lot less joy in speaking to them it kind of sucks actually, the dialogue that is. seems like the developers focused mainly on the graphics and gameplay… Expand
  25. Adsz
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Would be a 9 or 10 for me but I literally can’t even progress in the game...let my 6 year old create the island because she was excited to play, I then created a character and so did my partner. We played for a long time before realising that all the islands tasks are basically tied to the person who played the game first and any additional residents have absolutely no say in anythingWould be a 9 or 10 for me but I literally can’t even progress in the game...let my 6 year old create the island because she was excited to play, I then created a character and so did my partner. We played for a long time before realising that all the islands tasks are basically tied to the person who played the game first and any additional residents have absolutely no say in anything whatsoever, they don’t even have visibility on progress to that they can contribute materials etc. Nintendo need to patch this ASAP...if the little one decided to stop playing one day, my character that I’ve spent so long on is absolutely useless. For such a social game on a family oriented console, this is totally unacceptable. A simple option to change who the resident representative is would suffice.… Expand
  26. glennsfono
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Couch co-op is LITERALLY, actually, unplayable. Player two cannot access inventory, cannot drop items they pick up, cannot craft, cannot build, cannot do literally ANYTHING. What the hell????

    Player two can literally only follow player one around, touching nothing. If you pick anything up, as player two, it disappears. There is no point playing. Even if I wanted to log in under my profile    Couch co-op is LITERALLY, actually, unplayable. Player two cannot access inventory, cannot drop items they pick up, cannot craft, cannot build, cannot do literally ANYTHING. What the hell????

    Player two can literally only follow player one around, touching nothing. If you pick anything up, as player two, it disappears. There is no point playing. Even if I wanted to log in under my profile to play, since my wife made the island first, it is 100% LOCKED onto her playthrough. I can't do anything. $60 down the drain. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  27. Finnthechosenon
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    A haiku about why this game is terrible
    There is no Rover
    He was replaced by Timmy
    He deserves justice
  28. That1guy2007
    Apr 14, 2020
    3
    Co-OP multiplayer is a HUGE disappointment.. pretty much a deal breaker for me and my wife. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this, but being essentially a bot for another player is horrible and seems like a very lazy design choice.
  29. SanguineFox
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Thought I’d have a great time getting into a series I’ve been recommended by friends for years. I can’t even enjoy my own single player experience because I happened to be the second person in my house to make a character. Waste of money.
  30. Lifeisbellablog
    May 2, 2020
    8
    This may not be the most complex game, but something about it is undeniably charming and addictive. The little animal villagers are extremely adorable and its very wholesome building friendships with them.

    There are some problems with the game that are complete dealbreakers for people though, like only having one game per console. Luckily that doesn't really affect me, or I would have    This may not be the most complex game, but something about it is undeniably charming and addictive. The little animal villagers are extremely adorable and its very wholesome building friendships with them.

    There are some problems with the game that are complete dealbreakers for people though, like only having one game per console. Luckily that doesn't really affect me, or I would have had a real problem with this game. It would also be good if you could play couch co-op with full functionality for the second player. The second player can't really do much. There are also some problems that should be fixed such as being able to craft multiple things at once. I think there are also some kinks to be worked out with kicking villagers out. There are 3 villagers that I want OUT and I haven't talked to them for a month, and they still won't leave. The only ones that ask to leave are ones that I actually like. So that's just been pretty annoying for me. I also feel like there are several things that could have been added that would have made the game more rewarding in my opinion. I wish there was some factor of skill points that show your fishing experience level, or your friendship level with a villager. This may be getting a little too complicated though, but it's just my preference. Another thing is it's very rare that the villagers or Tom Nook actually asks you to complete any activities such as fetch this specific bug, or make this furniture. This feels like a completely missed opportunity to fulfill requests for the villagers. (I know this is something that is a feature in the game, but for some reason in my experience this opportunity rarely ever pops up). I do wish there were a more things to do in the vein of quests, but I think the seasonal events will keep things interesting for the foreseeable future.

    It's easy for me to point out all of the faults I have with this game but it's hard to explain why I still love it despite all its faults. It has it's problems, and on paper isn't much to do, but there's just something about it. Overall, it's a very slow burn but it is satisfying to see your island develop from nothing and to your own ideal island aesthetic and friendships. The game has it's problems, but it's easy to overlook them because of how charming and addictive it is.

    Before I go, I have to shoutout my favorite villagers: APPLE and MERENGUE. They're adorable and perfect and I would die for them.    … Expand
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#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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