Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 3,370 out of 6617
  2. Mixed: 571 out of 6617
  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. stress_sleep
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Good, I enjoyed it. I haven't played the multiplayer so I can't comment on that.
  2. P000P
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per console is ridiculous. Selling my cartridge. Nintendo, you guys are so backwards.
  3. Pdsims
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's an awesome addition to the series! Those who are complaining about the multiplayer obviously aren't familiar with the early series. It's got great features and the Nook miles are a clever way to make mini objectives so it's not just build the biggest house and fill the museum. Lot's to do!
  4. Jojo8
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is a joke!!!!!!! When your family members can’t play the game on their own profile.
  5. Ktwhatson
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is a lot fun & I honestly think it's unfair that people are giving the game a bad review for something that has been the same with EVERY Animal Crossing game. It's always been one save file. I love working towards building my town, the only reason I didn't give it a full 10/10 is that the item menu options & the touchiness of the A button when I'm near a tree can make it aThis game is a lot fun & I honestly think it's unfair that people are giving the game a bad review for something that has been the same with EVERY Animal Crossing game. It's always been one save file. I love working towards building my town, the only reason I didn't give it a full 10/10 is that the item menu options & the touchiness of the A button when I'm near a tree can make it a little frustrating. Especially with the item menu where drop item is at the first option, I have dropped several medicines because of it But overall it's a relaxing & fun game.… Expand
  6. HarryBackStan
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the most charming,Enjoyable,And relaxing games i’ve ever played In my life.100% worth trying
  7. tony7705
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Bought this to play with my girlfriend for local couch co-op, but all the second player can do is fish and pick stuff up. It's not really co-op. You have a glorified helper. Super boring. If you bought this for co-op like I did, reconsider.
  8. NathanCreek
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The best game in the series, the amount of care and effort put into it is outstanding. Definitely the only thing keeping me sane in this lockdown.
  9. MrDayvs
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    WATCH GAMEPLAY BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! This game is not for everyone, certainly it wasn't for me i got trapped in the hyptrain that Reddit generated towards this game and the Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal cross over that happened, but man this game is BORING AS FU***. Everything take a **** ton of time, you require pacience and hard work, witch for someone like me that plays video games toWATCH GAMEPLAY BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! This game is not for everyone, certainly it wasn't for me i got trapped in the hyptrain that Reddit generated towards this game and the Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal cross over that happened, but man this game is BORING AS FU***. Everything take a **** ton of time, you require pacience and hard work, witch for someone like me that plays video games to scape reality after a long day of work this is bs. Sure slaying demons with a shotgun might be ridiculous concept but it's fun.… Expand
  10. Rhyno_
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I’ve been looking forward to this game for quite sometime. I bought my Switch at launch for BOTW and hopes of a new Animal Crossing game in the future. I preordered 2 copies, one for each of my kids to play on their Switch Lites, and the wife and I were going to just share on our main console. The fact that player 2 is no more than a background character to, what I have no doubt, will be aI’ve been looking forward to this game for quite sometime. I bought my Switch at launch for BOTW and hopes of a new Animal Crossing game in the future. I preordered 2 copies, one for each of my kids to play on their Switch Lites, and the wife and I were going to just share on our main console. The fact that player 2 is no more than a background character to, what I have no doubt, will be a super fun experience, is complete garbage. There’s no progression through the game unless player 1 (the first resident on the island) gets multiple tasks done first, in order to progress the story. I get they’re just trying to sell more consoles, but this is a crap way to do it. I’m not buying a 4th console just so everyone in my household can have a complete gaming experience. If you have children/roommates/spouses, and plan to share the game, rethink your purchase.… Expand
  11. Silverthorn
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch? Horrible horrible decision. By the time my kids are finished playing and its my turn, all the fruit is picked, trees chopped down and rocks cracked. I could go on and on. Zero points.
  12. pblive
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the pinnacle of the series and the perfect answer to this chaos we face. Us old timers already expected multiplayer would be fine across consoles,this i has always been the case and the single console multiplayer is really just a bonus. Just know that this game is a zen inducing beautiful other life you will easily get lost in.
  13. Whiskemuscles
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    The game is essentially for a single user per switch. All others do not get anywhere close to the full experience.
  14. Sorites
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I haven't played animal crossing since Wild World on DS. This game is HD and a great step up. I've enjoyed every aspect of the game. This game is the best animal crossing game to date. People who are review bombing because they can't have seperate islands per switch are just being childish. The game wants to create that social experience and that decision is a creative one. I personallyI haven't played animal crossing since Wild World on DS. This game is HD and a great step up. I've enjoyed every aspect of the game. This game is the best animal crossing game to date. People who are review bombing because they can't have seperate islands per switch are just being childish. The game wants to create that social experience and that decision is a creative one. I personally and glad that it's limited one island per switch. Get the game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  15. Bsmith3142
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The game has potential but thanks to one island per consol. This game is absolutely terrible. My boyfriend happened to start the game first, and he never has time to play. Therefore I am extremely limited on progressing through the game. This limitation was given to fuel more switch sales. Unfortunately, even with that in mind, if we did decide to break down and buy more, WE CAN'T; THEYThe game has potential but thanks to one island per consol. This game is absolutely terrible. My boyfriend happened to start the game first, and he never has time to play. Therefore I am extremely limited on progressing through the game. This limitation was given to fuel more switch sales. Unfortunately, even with that in mind, if we did decide to break down and buy more, WE CAN'T; THEY ARE SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE!!!! I officially lost all respect for nintendo, I have been a fan for many years and still play my super nintendo from time to time. I will never again spend money to profit this company.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. hukt_own_fonikz
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best Animal Crossing to date. Crazy attention to detail, lots of freedom, the neighbors have more personality, even the Nooks have turned away from their life of crime and are pleasant to chat with this time around. Lots of sequenced events which feels fresh for the series, and there are lots of tasks to accomplish. If you want the game badly enough that you need your own personal island,Best Animal Crossing to date. Crazy attention to detail, lots of freedom, the neighbors have more personality, even the Nooks have turned away from their life of crime and are pleasant to chat with this time around. Lots of sequenced events which feels fresh for the series, and there are lots of tasks to accomplish. If you want the game badly enough that you need your own personal island, you're much better off owning your own Switch and copy of the game. Otherwise enjoy the enhanced Party Play mode where you both get to experience the game together. Animal Crossing is a social game at heart.… Expand
  18. Paitodupan
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Well i have 2 switch and me and my wife are playing on both accounts, pepople is hating too much, scoring 0 for something that can be better but not checking all the cool features the game has. Grow up.
  19. Coexist7
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game, far exceeded my expectations. A little disappointed with a few of the mechanics until I realized I was just using them wrong. Beautiful, calm, stress free. Favorite game of 2020 by far
  20. Helix00
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Terrible experience if you have more than one player on your console the game is unplayable.
  21. Estebanmoro
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    The limitation of one island per Switch ?only the first player on the switch can complete assignments from Tom Nook and other characters.
  22. GuillyAlpha
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    The game is the BEST animal crossing so far, all the new features, such as crafting and choosing where do the villagers live allows you tu personalize your entire island. The felling of proud that watching the birth of your town that this game gives you has no comparison.
    It's true that much of the features are limited to the first player, but it's the same situation that was in New Leaf,    The game is the BEST animal crossing so far, all the new features, such as crafting and choosing where do the villagers live allows you tu personalize your entire island. The felling of proud that watching the birth of your town that this game gives you has no comparison.
    It's true that much of the features are limited to the first player, but it's the same situation that was in New Leaf, so i see it as a minor con.    … Expand
  23. CruisRad
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Game is fun to play. The one island per switch console thing is a joke in this day and age. Average game and overall good time waster. Too bad the overall features are stuck in the past. Online enabled with events and multiple islands per family could have made this a classic. As it is - a graphical update of a GameCube game
  24. subswitch
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is nonsensical. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more Switch consoles. This means only one person in your family can enjoy the game to its fullest extent. Player 2 can barely do anything, and their progression is blocked until player 1 progresses further. Player 2 can’t make any administrative decisions.The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is nonsensical. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more Switch consoles. This means only one person in your family can enjoy the game to its fullest extent. Player 2 can barely do anything, and their progression is blocked until player 1 progresses further. Player 2 can’t make any administrative decisions. Players 1 and 2 have to share limited daily resources. I had to delete my save so my brother could enjoy the game.… Expand
  25. Moraith88
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you have multiple people in your household you need more than one switch to play as it's 1 world per system....
  26. Crakylalilulelo
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despues de mas de 15 años sin jugarlo decidi regresar y tenia mucha emocion.. pero todo se fue cuando en dia 1 depuesde 20 minutos no tenia nada que hacer, el juego castiga al jugador que se pone a hacer todo, para todos los edificios tienes que esperar, 6 horas a lo mucho de espera estara bien pero hay edificios que tardan hasta 2 dias en quedar!… Expand
  27. Philosophile
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I would love this game if it weren't for the multiplayer. Forcing two players to be on split screen is bad enough, but add in the fact that each Switch system can only have ONE island and you get a giant steaming pile of sh*t. This game could have been amazing but those things completely ruin everything it could have been. I won't be buying another AC title, if there ever is one. Hope theyI would love this game if it weren't for the multiplayer. Forcing two players to be on split screen is bad enough, but add in the fact that each Switch system can only have ONE island and you get a giant steaming pile of sh*t. This game could have been amazing but those things completely ruin everything it could have been. I won't be buying another AC title, if there ever is one. Hope they let the series die here instead of running it into the ground further.… Expand
  28. choochooman
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We spent $300 on a switch for the family. $50 for this game. However unlike every other game we own on the system (Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem, Ring Fit, Astral Chain) only 1 player in our family can get the full experience in Animal Crossing. Everyone else get's a much more butchered experience and they have less ability to effect their own game world. This kind of system does notWe spent $300 on a switch for the family. $50 for this game. However unlike every other game we own on the system (Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem, Ring Fit, Astral Chain) only 1 player in our family can get the full experience in Animal Crossing. Everyone else get's a much more butchered experience and they have less ability to effect their own game world. This kind of system does not exist in the other games we have nor is it something you see in games on other systems. Nintendo this is absolutely ridiculous that if other members of our family want the full Animal Crossing New Horizons experience they need to buy a brand new Switch system for themselves. Please fix this issue! Until Nintendo fixes this with a patch I would recommend anyone who shares their Switch system to NOT buy this game.… Expand
  29. accrfc
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is my first Animal Crossing game, but I absolutely love it! Finally get the hype! It's exac6the sort of stress-free distraction we all need right now.
  30. Lagunist
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I am thoroughly disappointed at many different things about this game. Everything from only having one island per switch to the overarching theme of nintendo lately, which is to over monetize every single IP that they have.
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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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