Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Elboo
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    great game great fun, its colourful and chill i like it a lot, perfect for 31 years old guy (me)
  2. CrybabyClown
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Everything I've ever wanted from an Animal Crossing game. This island is my own, through and through. Yes it is a shame there's only one island per console, but that does not take this game from a 9 to a 1.
  3. L3gion619
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such a great game before they tried to turn in into Minecraft    … Expand
  4. Faptrap
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a good game but i cant play it because I have to wait for my GF who is casual to unlock things. This game is amazing for anyone who is playing SOLO i repeat playing SOLO. Do not get this if you share a console as only ONE person can play the FULL game. I hope so much that Nintendo retracts this choice as it is not going to convince me to buy another console. The game is reallyThis is a good game but i cant play it because I have to wait for my GF who is casual to unlock things. This game is amazing for anyone who is playing SOLO i repeat playing SOLO. Do not get this if you share a console as only ONE person can play the FULL game. I hope so much that Nintendo retracts this choice as it is not going to convince me to buy another console. The game is really good but not worth spending 200-300 more dollars just to be able to have 2 people play with FULL ACCESS. Many people already know that the first account on the switch to start the game is the "Resident Representative" of the Island and they are the only person who can advance the story, buildings, and citizens of the town. Any player/account who starts the game of the switch after that first player can only gather resources and upgrade there own house and characters appearance and size and can only get blueprints and items that the FIRST PLAYER has unlocked first. This was super disappointing to find out and I really hope they change this.… Expand
  5. Darciukas
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing is an experience which is definitely not for everyone. The game has charming graphics and calming sound effects, music. The gameplay is amazing and from what I have seen this is in my opinion the best Animal Crossing game. I would give this a 10/10 if didn't handle save file recovery like this. I really wish that I could back up my saves to the cloud so if I lost my SwitchAnimal Crossing is an experience which is definitely not for everyone. The game has charming graphics and calming sound effects, music. The gameplay is amazing and from what I have seen this is in my opinion the best Animal Crossing game. I would give this a 10/10 if didn't handle save file recovery like this. I really wish that I could back up my saves to the cloud so if I lost my Switch I wouldn't need to hope that Nintendo accepts my one time save file recovery proposal. I haven't lost my Switch once, but I really don't wanna risk it. I see a lot of people giving this game awful reviews just because you can only have one island per console. Grow up. I understand that some people might want more consoles if their entire family plays on the console, but please don't give the game 1/10 reviews only for that. As this is my first Animal Crossing game I can surely say that it is 100% worth the price! But just keep in mind that it's not for everyone.… Expand
  6. CptPost
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Co-op is a draconic system dredged from the recesses of 2002, But the nintendo diehards will eat up any slop.… Expand
  7. Ukejeff
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    My wife and my son can’t enjoy the game because I played first and the game doesn’t allow separate games. Now I’m the **** Thanks, Nintendo!
  8. sunsun88
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing new addition to the already awesome series! I love how much work the dev and design teams have put towards this game! It is truly a labour of love. Wonderful graphics, new dialogue, new villagers, new concepts, crafting, and improvements on existing concepts such as house decor, outfits, etc.
  9. Fluffybuttz
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    Cash grab game from nintendo! You need to buy second switch console just for other member of family to progress game normaly.
  10. Diakopetes
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You already got my money nintendo, let me enjoy what I paid for.    … Expand
  11. Sekaikirai
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It's the same experience of animal crossing but with a new crafting system that gives new possibilities to the franchise,I Hope it keeps improving.
  12. Henzbond
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    1-No major objectives
    2- Visiting other players islands is nightmare the games stops with everyone going in and out!
    3- you will get bored after two days of playing
    4- no multiplayer unless you have Nintendo online subscription
  13. Kokobware
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    First time playing animal crossing. Loving every minute locked inside the house, 10 out of 10 no mistake. No issues with multi player
  14. Louie69420
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Wtf one island? My fiance can't even play the game as it is supposed to be and I have to deal with her stealing all my furniture!
  15. 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.
  16. Pptphile
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    Echoing what others are saying. It's a good game but families will be in for a disappointed. I thought Nintendo is a pro-family company. Artificially restricting others users on the same Switch from creating their own world and enjoy the game to the fullest is a deal breaker. I hope they fix this soon. What a shame!
  17. bearsss
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The game is great. I was an avid player of New Leaf, and this game is an improvement in most ways.

    The graphics are amazing. I actually love taking pictures in my little town because of how pretty the water is and how nicely my character is rendered. Catching critters and chopping trees feels the same as New Leaf, which is to say, good. I really appreciate the ability to choose where    The game is great. I was an avid player of New Leaf, and this game is an improvement in most ways.

    The graphics are amazing. I actually love taking pictures in my little town because of how pretty the water is and how nicely my character is rendered. Catching critters and chopping trees feels the same as New Leaf, which is to say, good. I really appreciate the ability to choose where the other villagers live and being able to place furniture outside. Overall it's a very strong addition to the series.

    That being said, I hate that the tools can break now. It's pretty annoying when you're in the middle of a long spree of fishing or catching bugs and your tool breaks in the middle of it. I hate tool durability in general, but in a game that's supposed to just be about chilling out and having fun, this feels more like a chore. The crafting system as a whole is sort of meh to me, and I'm sure I won't like it more as my playthrough goes on.

    Overall I'm giving this game a ten purely because Animal Crossing is always going to be one of my favorite comfort games, and New Horizons is an amazing update to the franchise.    … Expand
  18. Jordanrmcdaniel
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Do not buy this if you're planning on playing couch co op. I ended up returning it due to the lack of involvement my partner was allowed.
  19. DonRoger
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Nice game, really relaxed. I love the real time day and night cyclus, and weather.
  20. Evil_Abed
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Great game if you’re player 1. For everyone else on the same switch, it’s a fraction of the game.
  21. Tomatodad
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I have pretty neutral feelings about the game it looks amazing and definitely feels like an animal crossing game but im really disappointed with how poorly designed the multiplayer system was i have tried to play with my brother and only the leader can actually do things player 2 can't even get an axe plus you have to share an island with everyone on that one switch it really seems likeI have pretty neutral feelings about the game it looks amazing and definitely feels like an animal crossing game but im really disappointed with how poorly designed the multiplayer system was i have tried to play with my brother and only the leader can actually do things player 2 can't even get an axe plus you have to share an island with everyone on that one switch it really seems like Nintendo is trying to get everyone in the household to own a switch I dont think that's fair to do especially as it was advertised very weirdly and basically no one knew what they were trying to say. My second issue is the fact that you have to buy the Nintendo online service to invite people on other switches to your island and to use the QR code clothing system i know it's not a main part of the game and you can still go through the game without it but im just disappointed in Nintendo for even putting a paywall behind online interactions.… Expand
  22. Carl55
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This game was ruined for me by the singular island garbage. It needs to be fixed.
  23. vceolin
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    awesome game, incredibly fun. Makes me want to go to sleep irl earlier just to see what new things I will have on my island in the next day
  24. Teacol
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    I'll admit, I'm not the best person to ask for a review of this game, but that's only because I haven't gotten to play this game because of Nintendo forcing players to only have one island per console.

    For some quick context, my twin brother bought this game for our birthday and began playing immediately at launch. I watched him play here and there and became interested seeing as    I'll admit, I'm not the best person to ask for a review of this game, but that's only because I haven't gotten to play this game because of Nintendo forcing players to only have one island per console.

    For some quick context, my twin brother bought this game for our birthday and began playing immediately at launch. I watched him play here and there and became interested seeing as neither he or I had ever played an Animal Crossing game before but we both had only heard good things about the series. I decided to let my brother play for a few days on his own before starting up my own save. When I did, I gathered my parents and had them watch me as I figured they too would probably enjoy the game and I wanted to introduce it to them with me so we could have a new bonding experience. To my dismay however, I was able to create my own villager, but not my own island.

    My brother has done nothing but tell me how much fun the game is, with my friends and the Internet echoing his praises. And yet unless I decide to fork over an extra $360 to purchase a new switch and copy of the game, I will be locked out of this game's full experience.

    While this may seem like a bold claim to some, when you have a game centered around a small island, and then make players share that one island per console, you are essentially making them share a save file. Maybe I wouldn't be so upset about this fact if it wasn't common for every other game on the switch to allow multiple save files per console account.

    I have heard the argument that this has always been a feature in the animal crossing series, to which I say, look at Pokemon. When Pokemon transitioned to the switch, they dropped having only one save per device, and people are now able to experience the newest Pokemon games with multiple saves. I don't see any logical reason why Animal Crossing is unable to make the same transition.

    I'd also like to bring up the argument of target demographics. While it is true that the Animal Crossing series has always been able to connect with a wide audience and demographic, which is what makes the series so great I'm told, I still imagine that the target audience of this game series is children, seeing as the game contains a cute cartoony art style and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, allowing children to also experience the game. I can't imagine the arguments going on in households that contain multiple children right now over who gets to play on the island and who gets to do what on the island.

    The bottom line here is that Nintendo is shooting themselves in the foot by not including multiple islands as this both angers old fans and limits the amount of new players able to experience the game. The hardware is clearly there, seeing as every other game on the Switch allows multiple saves across Switch accounts, including old games that didn't before moving to the Switch like Pokemon.

    At the beginning of this review I said I'm not the best reviewer of this game seeing as I've been unable to play it. But for that reason alone, I'm rating this game 1 out of 10. I can see no logic in this choice of only allowing one island per console. I was really excited to try this series out for the first time, only to have that excitement squashed due to Nintendo limiting it's player base for this new game. I don't doubt the game is good, I just wish I could play it along with everyone else.    … Expand
  25. Alithinar
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Complete scam. In order to access all the features advertised as being included in the game you are required to buy an extra Switch for every person in the household and a new copy of the game for each of them. I shouldn't have to spend an extra $1000 just to be able to play the game I already paid for.
  26. MariaBee
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    I’m not sure if the majority of the people giving a zero rating for being unable to have more than one island per switch have ever played Animal crossing before but it’s always been that way. It seems a little harsh to completely bash the game because you don’t know it’s history and made your own assumptions. Aside from that, I did feel that the tools breaking is more than inconvenient,I’m not sure if the majority of the people giving a zero rating for being unable to have more than one island per switch have ever played Animal crossing before but it’s always been that way. It seems a little harsh to completely bash the game because you don’t know it’s history and made your own assumptions. Aside from that, I did feel that the tools breaking is more than inconvenient, and I also wish you could work your way up to getting a tool that is unbreakable.… Expand
  27. Oldskoolberk
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I know about the rating bombing of Animal Crossing and yes the online issue is that...an issue.

    But this is a guilty pleasure. So there isn't a MAIN directive of the game but none of them are really. It's a an awesome game if you overlook the internet flaw.
  28. Haymagay
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Everything I've ever wanted for animal crossing, started playing city folk back on the Wii. It is a dream to play, exactly what it is meant to be. 10/10
  29. Rosesinclover
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I've been looking forward to this game for a long time. I'm not too fussed about the one island per switch thing. It keeps the game true to it's original. I remember when you could only have one house per game, and only four players. Such an improvement; now we can have 8 players and 8 houses? Awesome! Looking forward to the seasonal events and setting up my little village
  30. DrJames
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game with great graphics and constant fun and things to do. First Animal Crossing game with a small plot/storyline. Very entertaining. Personally I do not mind the multiplayer feature and I am okay with being limited to one island per console. If you don’t mind sharing, this game is perfect. Absolutely everything that an Animal Crossing game should be, packed with cool features,Fantastic game with great graphics and constant fun and things to do. First Animal Crossing game with a small plot/storyline. Very entertaining. Personally I do not mind the multiplayer feature and I am okay with being limited to one island per console. If you don’t mind sharing, this game is perfect. Absolutely everything that an Animal Crossing game should be, packed with cool features, pristine graphics and great fun.… Expand
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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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