Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. Eve84
    Apr 2, 2020
    3
    The core game is as good as it always was: talk to animals, catch bugs and go fishing while collecting furniture and expanding your house.

    However: this is the most contentless Animal Crossing since the original. Almost 90% of content, meaning shops, activities, items and NPCs from New Leaf and other entries is missing. It's honestly barren and boring compared to older titles. This    The core game is as good as it always was: talk to animals, catch bugs and go fishing while collecting furniture and expanding your house.

    However: this is the most contentless Animal Crossing since the original. Almost 90% of content, meaning shops, activities, items and NPCs from New Leaf and other entries is missing. It's honestly barren and boring compared to older titles.

    This is a huge step back for the franchise.    … Expand
  2. Bergein
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. All the people review bombing are just entitled children don't let there review sway your decision to buy this awesome game.
  3. Dizzydes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Good stuff, no idea why it's currently at a 6.5 y'all stay mad. Anyways chillie
  4. rickycarrillo
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    To say that co-op is terrible, or that the game isn't fair, simply means that you're not putting in the effort to enjoy the game. Player 2, if you are coming into the game expecting that you'll be able to do so so much, you wont. Just like player 1, they had to slowly and painstakingly put time into the game to get to the points you're complaining about.

    I understand the one island per    To say that co-op is terrible, or that the game isn't fair, simply means that you're not putting in the effort to enjoy the game. Player 2, if you are coming into the game expecting that you'll be able to do so so much, you wont. Just like player 1, they had to slowly and painstakingly put time into the game to get to the points you're complaining about.

    I understand the one island per switch, but there's two reasons for this.
    First, an island takes up a significant amount of space on your switch. With the addition of progression and adding items to your inventory, and your museum and encyclopedia, that all adds up. Then imagine every user on a switch, 8 users with their own individual islands, on top of that per user, 7 additional houses per shared island. That's a grand total of 8 unique islands, and 64 unique players. That amount of data adds up, quickly.

    Secondly, adding onto the data situation. The game allows 8 users total on an island. If you're playing online, the max is 8 on your island total. Given the switch has a total of 8 users, its the best choice to make. One island per switch, one player per user.

    To review bomb a game means you aren't taking time to understand and come to terms why the game is built like this.

    Overall, in my opinion, the game is a 10. With future DLC, it'll bump it to an 11.    … Expand
  5. javotin
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game, true to the Animal Crossing series while trying out some fresh and effective mechanics such as crafting and terraforming. Don’t listen to people who are giving this game 0 stars— they’re just salty that you can only have one island per Switch?
  6. werekitten
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is essentially a remake of the original animal crossing and it’s beyond amazing. I know a lot of people are mad because they have to share their island with the people that they actually physically live with in the real world but that’s how animal crossing games have always been. Back in the day you could add people you lived with to your town but you could only play one at a time,This is essentially a remake of the original animal crossing and it’s beyond amazing. I know a lot of people are mad because they have to share their island with the people that they actually physically live with in the real world but that’s how animal crossing games have always been. Back in the day you could add people you lived with to your town but you could only play one at a time, now you can actually have two people play at the same time which is, like I said before... amazing!! If you don’t wish to exist on the same island as the people you live with I wouldn’t blame the game for that, seems like that is something that is a much deeper more personal issue… Expand
  7. GreedyNintendo
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    It's a good game dont get me wrong. However, the inability to have separate islands per console is an outdated model. Especially when the hardware can clearly support it. Would give it higher rating if only nintendo had its neighborhood good guy feel. But I guess they have the mentality of every other game dev and want us to shell out hundreds like we are a bunch of idiots. HadIt's a good game dont get me wrong. However, the inability to have separate islands per console is an outdated model. Especially when the hardware can clearly support it. Would give it higher rating if only nintendo had its neighborhood good guy feel. But I guess they have the mentality of every other game dev and want us to shell out hundreds like we are a bunch of idiots. Had respect for nintendo but know ive lost it. Crazy part is this will keep happening and I'll watch one of my favorite companies become a ubisoft or ea… Expand
  8. MrPots
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Can’t even play the game. This is overrated unplayable trash. Do not buy. Play stardew valley instead. Much better in everyway. There’s no real character creation, story is super boring, limited gameplay styles and dated graphics make Animal Crossing: New Horizons one of the most overrated games of all time. So many regrets playing, not to mention coop and multiplayer is a lie.
  9. Butler1989
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    Hi,

    The game itself is ok. However limiting to one island per console is crazy! My partner played before me now I basically can't do anything she has to do everything. To get DIY recipes the second player had to buy them but only after the first player has got them during game play. Essentially Nintendo expect you to have a second switch for all users to fully enjoy this game which is    Hi,

    The game itself is ok. However limiting to one island per console is crazy! My partner played before me now I basically can't do anything she has to do everything. To get DIY recipes the second player had to buy them but only after the first player has got them during game play.

    Essentially Nintendo expect you to have a second switch for all users to fully enjoy this game which is nuts. You pay alot of money for these games you at least expect everyone to be able to use them properly on one console!

    I really hope Nintendo address this in an update!    … Expand
  10. ThatSnailIsFast
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Y'all are being ridiculous. This game is phenomenal and it doesn't deserve to be review bombed because you can only have one island per system. I get it, kids won't enjoy the feature, but review bombing ignores how otherwise extraordinary this game is.
  11. Frogblast
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    I am second player and nothing to do. Totally un acceptable for a 80$ game!!!
  12. Jacklg
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    The review bombing is dumb, this is a super polished and incredibly fun game that deserves all the praise and popularity its getting
  13. GaryGaryGary
    Apr 7, 2020
    2
    We bought this to play as a family and wanted especially to encourage our 6 year old daughter to get involved. We made her the main resident, and carried on from there. What we didn’t know is that the remaining three of us are basically just passengers in her game. She hasn’t taken to it like we hoped and now the rest of us can’t do anything because the island won’t progress. We wanted toWe bought this to play as a family and wanted especially to encourage our 6 year old daughter to get involved. We made her the main resident, and carried on from there. What we didn’t know is that the remaining three of us are basically just passengers in her game. She hasn’t taken to it like we hoped and now the rest of us can’t do anything because the island won’t progress. We wanted to all be on the same island so this would help us anyway, but you can’t even decide to have an island each. You’re just stuck. I’m sure the single player game is fine, but don’t bother with it if you’re looking for the couch multiplayer.… Expand
  14. DukeJon
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    The other user reviews are correct; the insane design decision of having one island per switch has effectively killed multiplayer for this game. You simply feel like a guest on someone else's island, and if the player who registered the island stops playing all gameplay progression comes grinding to a halt, potentially causing you to lose many hours of work. In addition to that I foundThe other user reviews are correct; the insane design decision of having one island per switch has effectively killed multiplayer for this game. You simply feel like a guest on someone else's island, and if the player who registered the island stops playing all gameplay progression comes grinding to a halt, potentially causing you to lose many hours of work. In addition to that I found single player rather pointless and cumbersome. Selecting tools, crafting, managing your inventory are all much more of a chore than they should be. The NPC's are all very boring, just wandering around all day and coming out with the same stock answers. Crafting your own furniture and items is pointless if you can't actually interact with them. What's the point of crafting a musical instrument if you can't use it? Why bother with a mirror if you can't see your reflection? Instead you just spend your time gathering resources. It's not that I dislike games of this genre, per se, but with Animal crossing you start off on such a tiny island with so little to do that's interesting I am really struggling to see why there are so many glowing reviews. Stardew Valley is a hundred times better than this meagre offering and that's an indie game developed by one person.… Expand
  15. kritikmeter
    Apr 5, 2020
    1
    Nice phone app for a not to smart 12 year old girl.

    Not recommended for adults.
  16. SleepNot
    Apr 5, 2020
    6
    ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS is a new school tamagotchi. Pure gameplay, like sims and etc. Can't recommend to everyone.
  17. YouDontKnowMu
    Apr 20, 2020
    3
    This game is a farming game, but every farming feature is lame, nothing is made to help the player, you perpetually asking you to switch your items, you don't know if your stuff is broken, you can't split a stack of items with the size you want. You can't really play at the same time on the same console...
  18. Manu4547
    Apr 22, 2020
    4
    Bastante malo comparado con otros animal crossing, se hace aburrido y es repetitivo
  19. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    ok people, i see many reviewers gave this masterpiece 0/10 or something like that and that alone makes me super upset. This game is amazing, very fun to play, very friendly, gives you freedom to do whatever the hell you want with your island and because "I cAn'T pLAy WiTh mY kId i GivE tHis GaMe 0/10" reviews many people might actually not buy it and miss such an amazing experience. Thisok people, i see many reviewers gave this masterpiece 0/10 or something like that and that alone makes me super upset. This game is amazing, very fun to play, very friendly, gives you freedom to do whatever the hell you want with your island and because "I cAn'T pLAy WiTh mY kId i GivE tHis GaMe 0/10" reviews many people might actually not buy it and miss such an amazing experience. This game is awesome. and you can play with you kids, god damn it. You just have to live on the same island and share things, which is still so much fun, as you can all donate different thing things to the museum and all of that, which is super awesome. JUST GO AND PLAY THIS GAME IT IS AMAZING YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!… Expand
  20. Cpal4554
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. So much fun stuff to do. Very well made, both for tv and handheld use. Easily worth the money. Considering how much fun is to be had, it makes sense they put in some restrictions. Not worth complaining about, you’ll still get hundreds of hours out of it, each!
  21. guiwald
    May 1, 2020
    10
    To quote my girlfriend: "That's the best game I've ever played!".
    And she is player number 2.
    Good job. And shame on 0 bombers. The concept of the game is pretty clear, has always been. Having restriction makes me speak with my girlfriend about the island, how to make it better, together.
  22. Robert2
    May 29, 2020
    10
    I’ve spent 200 hours on this game and it is so much fun. I do not understand why people would give it a zero solely because it has no second island option. Sure it’s kind of annoying to share with my sister but this game is really well done and fun to play. You can tell the developers put in a lot of time and effort and they still come out with major free updates. I think a lot ofI’ve spent 200 hours on this game and it is so much fun. I do not understand why people would give it a zero solely because it has no second island option. Sure it’s kind of annoying to share with my sister but this game is really well done and fun to play. You can tell the developers put in a lot of time and effort and they still come out with major free updates. I think a lot of developers could learn from this like game freak by allowing free updates that improve the game over time instead of dlc that costs 30 dollars for assets that should have been in the base game. Kinda going off on Pokémon so I’ll get back to animal crossing. I love all of the new characters and improved quality of life additions. One complaint is the tool durability but it’s only a minor pain once you upgrade your shop. I’d give it a 9.5 out of ten but I want to give a ten to combat all of the zeros given to this game.… Expand
  23. rlosey13
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best Animal Crossing title in the franchise! The world looks great, the villagers are bright and cheerful, and terraforming is very addicting. I recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a relaxing life-sim.
  24. marvelmaniac
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    The new version is so good it has to be the first time in the world and I have a lot of fun with the game and the game is so much better than the other app I have been to the store and I don’t know what to do with the new one and the other two of them are the same as the same thing as the other side of the table in a row and a small one on a plate and the first one was a little too easyThe new version is so good it has to be the first time in the world and I have a lot of fun with the game and the game is so much better than the other app I have been to the store and I don’t know what to do with the new one and the other two of them are the same as the same thing as the other side of the table in a row and a small one on a plate and the first one was a little too easy but I would love it … Expand
  25. redamper
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    It's a great game but it sucks to be player 2. I bought the game and my girlfriend created her character first, so no I can't build a museum, can't build a store and so on. Also, if she had already collected most of the resources and watered all flowers, all I can do is go fishing, catching bugs or travel on another island. Everything is very cute on the island, but it leaves no content for me.
  26. AShinyGiratina
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Point and laugh at the children in the User Reviews giving this game a bad score just because of how salty they are.
  27. Gingergirl
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    The fact you can only have 1 island per console sucks. My husband i purchased, and we are first time players of Animal Crossing. Had we known we couldn't each have our island, accomplish our own objectives, name them, and all etc. We would have never purchased.
  28. Baumstyler
    Apr 15, 2020
    1
    could have been a awesome game if it wouldn't restrict the second player so extremely.
  29. Jornass
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    Only 1 players can play the game. others can just follow. so if more people play the game you need more nintendos... 55 euro for a gamne only 1 player can play is a ripoff.
  30. Hereswaldo10
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Definitely the best iteration so far! I've only played for a few days but there is SO much to do and it really gives you all creative liberties as advertised. I haven't even made it to future portions of the game, but I'm so excited to see what this game has in store for me!

    There is no strong narrative, but that's standard for AC games. Graphics are amazing, and the island feels much    Definitely the best iteration so far! I've only played for a few days but there is SO much to do and it really gives you all creative liberties as advertised. I haven't even made it to future portions of the game, but I'm so excited to see what this game has in store for me!


    There is no strong narrative, but that's standard for AC games. Graphics are amazing, and the island feels much more alive compared to previous games.

    I know there's been a lot of criticism of only one island per console, but I honestly LOVE the concept of sharing an island on the console. It makes the island feel more alive and is true to real life, that you're not the only one in the world.    … 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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