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. KyrioZ
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    TODOS LOS QUE LE PONEN MENOS DE 8 A ESTE JUEGO, DÉJENME DECIRLES QUE SU OPINIÓN VALE CALLAMPA Y QUE A NADIE LE IMPORTA XD
  2. NativeEyes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game and its so fun and it's even better seeing it on your TV. The people who are complaining about this game only having one island for one switch. It's like that on new leaf too. Stop your complaining and go buy another switch for all the people in your family. I'm gonna enjoy every minute of this game as well as all the nice graphics and playing with my friends.
  3. UVsensitive
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    Bought the game digitally because EB games was closed. Playing on my old switch instead of switch lite because it can connect to TV. But since my old switch isn't my main, it has to be connected to the internet to see if I can play my own game. So I can literally only play at home.I wanted to be on my old switch so my gf can start and account and I could help her. But she doesn't get toBought the game digitally because EB games was closed. Playing on my old switch instead of switch lite because it can connect to TV. But since my old switch isn't my main, it has to be connected to the internet to see if I can play my own game. So I can literally only play at home.I wanted to be on my old switch so my gf can start and account and I could help her. But she doesn't get to experience any of the game. Now she has to play on my switch, while I play on hers. Once we buy 2 more physical copies so we can play.

    Never left my review for a game in my life. This is just greedy    … Expand
  4. Nyn
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    For me, there's no problem with the unique island ... i knowed before buying. But, all the players blocked by the first one's progression, it's just a very bad surprise after a few hours of playing for the 5 players of my family. It's the end of the game for 4 of us. For make her happy, we let my 7 years daughter playing first .... critical failure... I'm sorry, but it's my biggerFor me, there's no problem with the unique island ... i knowed before buying. But, all the players blocked by the first one's progression, it's just a very bad surprise after a few hours of playing for the 5 players of my family. It's the end of the game for 4 of us. For make her happy, we let my 7 years daughter playing first .... critical failure... I'm sorry, but it's my bigger disappointment for the moment.… Expand
  5. Mustaches
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    ok, i get that people are mad about not having two people playable on the switch, but don't review bomb the game! 0/10 basically means the game is unplayable. at the least please rate this game with a mixed review. through the whole series, animal crossing has restricted you to one island per console. nintendo isnt going to listen to review bombing. anyways, this game is really good! simple 10/10
  6. Estupedro
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    The game is so funny is a GAME. For play !. Zeros ? Pls buy and play the game first.
  7. supman
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best animal crossing game of all time. This is so beautiful. So comfy. Yeap GOTY.
  8. Animalhorizons
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best animal crossing game to date

    I understand that it’s only one island per console but Nintendo might change that very soon as the production team of animal crossing are very passionate towards their games
  9. chokkaku
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I love animal crossing and this is the best title
    everything is beautiful, everything is improved, and every animal crossing fan needs to play just say that.
    for people who are saying that nintendo didn't warn about being an island by nintendo switch, it's a lie, everything was warned, we even had a nintendo direct of animal crossing talking about everything in the game.
  10. flori_vld
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The long awaited hype for the sequel to Animal Crossing New Leaf has been met!
    The short delay was well worth it and I'm happy Nintendo took their time!
  11. Purplezzzz
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    i really hope that one day they will translate the game into portuguese, they will make commercials in portuguese direct subtitled in portuguese but the game is never in portuguese, after the representative from latin america said that it is not a prority to translate console games, just translate those of mobile games, in short their priority and only the money, you know they do dubbedi really hope that one day they will translate the game into portuguese, they will make commercials in portuguese direct subtitled in portuguese but the game is never in portuguese, after the representative from latin america said that it is not a prority to translate console games, just translate those of mobile games, in short their priority and only the money, you know they do dubbed commercials but it doesn’t translate the game for us, we are the biggest country in Latin America, I think they should listen to the fans more… Expand
  12. Dovahnoob
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    It's decent but it gets to a point were you've done everything you can really do that day apart from just grinding bells and miles and have to wait till tomorrow to do more stuff. The neighbours don't seem to do anything and it's annoying. In New Leaf I remember them doing activities with you frequently but in the 2 full days I've played this game so far, nothing.

    I love Animal Crossing    It's decent but it gets to a point were you've done everything you can really do that day apart from just grinding bells and miles and have to wait till tomorrow to do more stuff. The neighbours don't seem to do anything and it's annoying. In New Leaf I remember them doing activities with you frequently but in the 2 full days I've played this game so far, nothing.

    I love Animal Crossing but this is a let down. Customising your character and island with more freedom is awesome but that's all there really is. Nothing fun to do.    … Expand
  13. LordDoran
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Anyone rating this game a 2 or lower is an actual baby. "Game don't do what I want, wah wah". Grow up. They told you this from the beginning. Cancel culture is the absolute worst and being abused now on creations that are genuinely a great experience. Get over yourself keyboard Kevin, and focus more on getting out of your mother's basement than how many islands you and your imaginaryAnyone rating this game a 2 or lower is an actual baby. "Game don't do what I want, wah wah". Grow up. They told you this from the beginning. Cancel culture is the absolute worst and being abused now on creations that are genuinely a great experience. Get over yourself keyboard Kevin, and focus more on getting out of your mother's basement than how many islands you and your imaginary partner are able to play on.… Expand
  14. Antibomb
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Taking Animal Crossing to new heights. Yes, there are some limitations, like only having one island per switch. But the amazing gameplay offered here more than makes up for that. And let's be honest, this is not an evil Nintendo scheme to sell more consoles, it's a classic Nintendo limitation to make players play and have fun together. Which is actually working really well in my household.
  15. sethericson
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    While the game works for players on their own console, the absolutely irredeemable policies in place regarding progression, multiplayer, and access to content make the game absolutely ridiculous to deal with. For example, there is only one island allowed per switch system, which on its own isn't bad, but when you learn that the player that created the island is the "island representative"While the game works for players on their own console, the absolutely irredeemable policies in place regarding progression, multiplayer, and access to content make the game absolutely ridiculous to deal with. For example, there is only one island allowed per switch system, which on its own isn't bad, but when you learn that the player that created the island is the "island representative" and this account alone dictates the progression of the game, the entire user experience is ruined. absolutely ridiculous… Expand
  16. dbrandts
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is an excellent social simulator.

    For all of you complaining about the single-console multiplayer experience, I have some rhetorical questions below. For the complaints about one villager making all the story driven decisions: If you play this game as a family, does everyone in the family make all the real-life decisions or is it just the adults? Does everyone pay for the    This game is an excellent social simulator.

    For all of you complaining about the single-console multiplayer experience, I have some rhetorical questions below.

    For the complaints about one villager making all the story driven decisions: If you play this game as a family, does everyone in the family make all the real-life decisions or is it just the adults? Does everyone pay for the bills, mortgage, decide where the kids go to school? This game is a social simulator.

    For those complaining that you have to wait for the main villager to progress so you can enjoy the island as the second player: Do you not play together? Do you all not enjoy real life together and usually make decisions together? if you are an adult with kids, does the adult make most of the decisions or do the kids? This game is a social simulator.

    I understand the Nintendo Switch is very popular and there are many more new players to the Animal Crossing franchise. These complaints are mostly from new players to the series because previous installments of Animal Crossing are similar, i.e., New Leaf. If you played New Leaf and have complained on this site, not sure what you were thinking, and I can't help you.

    In conclusion, If you want an adventure game where you share one console but have separate experiences, I recommend The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Because that's what you all are complaining about, Animal crossing is not Breath of the Wild. All together now, this is a SOCIAL SIMULATOR!    … Expand
  17. Cyberdemon93
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing and i am personally sick of this review bombing nonsense it is an incredible game and very relaxing for me personally I highly recommend you go out and buy it
  18. Nerd012
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    BEWARE OF BUYING! YoU can only have one Island, if you want to have co-op you have to share an Island together. Player one is essessily the boss.
  19. YumYumCurry
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    If 2 Players want to play the game on one console, the second player will be seriously limited in his/her experience. So basically, since my girlfriend started the save file, i wont be able to play the full game. So i now kinda gifted this unwillingly to my girlfriend. Nice for her. Sucks for me
  20. monks99
    May 15, 2020
    10
    People are giving this a zero just because they are mad that they can't have more than one island! This game is one of the best switch games ever made. If the people weren't so passionate about this game..they wouldn't be on here giving it a zero...but a zero is rediculous!!
  21. Hav0k
    Apr 10, 2020
    4
    Most people have already noted that Nintendo botched the initial setup for this game. You can only create one island per CONSOLE. That seems insane, but that's been known for some time.

    I still would've reviewed the game a bit better than most, but after playing through their first "event", it's clear Nintendo has no idea what they're doing. They launch and promote the Cherry Blossom    Most people have already noted that Nintendo botched the initial setup for this game. You can only create one island per CONSOLE. That seems insane, but that's been known for some time.

    I still would've reviewed the game a bit better than most, but after playing through their first "event", it's clear Nintendo has no idea what they're doing. They launch and promote the Cherry Blossom event and talk about obtaining recipes, encouraging you to catch petals to create cool cherry blossom related items - then they make the recipes nearly IMPOSSIBLE to obtain. You could farm balloons hoping for recipes for HOURS and come away with one or two. How is this fun or interesting? What an awful, awful event.

    The cutesy graphics and adorable sound effects and music basically mask a completely broken game mechanic leading to wasted time and disappointment.    … Expand
  22. crazyeyecarl
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most just turn the clocks on their system forward since it's all real time. All that proves is a severe lack of content.

    It's one of those things where I laugh because people are complaining about only being able to have 1 island. You can only have 1 island, because it's a mobile game. It wasn't made to be good. It was made to make money. So if you want to know who is ruining video games. It's the fans. They don't care if it's bad, they just want more. "It's Nintendo!" Yeah, It's Nintendo who is taking advantage of your wallet.    … Expand
  23. DCHHUMME
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Fun game. One Island is ridiculous. Only 1 player gets like 95% of the game. The other 7 miss out on a lot or can't progress further. Absolute moronic. The 2 is for the fact we planned to play together on one switch. Undoable. A higher rating would've been given if I planned to stay alone.
  24. Lifthrasil
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    This game is not a good and fun experience for anybody who shares their switch. The person who creates the island is the only one allowed to do anything and they're having a good time. As anybody after the island creator, you're just allowed to pay off your loans.
  25. AbnormalAdept
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    total waste of money. u can only get so far each day and u have to actually wait real time until morning. oh and if u time travel u earn less interest. better to not play it than to suffer by yourself
  26. Deinxceriis
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    One island per console means everyone in the household should buy a Switch right now and you might as well buy more controllers just for the heck of it cause you know they gonna go bad. If you wanna play a good quality game Nintendo is the way to go, but God'dang have fun running around with your kid being able to do nothing they can - no split screen or shared content at all.
  27. CactusToast
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    If you read any of the other mixed or negative reviews on this site, you'll see many people primarily complaining about being locked to one island per switch and having content restricted if they're not their not the first person to play. I've made a petition hoping to remedy some of these issues, link is http://chng.it/kDmvHyPx

    Every signature helps, so please sign and share!

    Thanks.
  28. Pandwiches
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I have found The hours of my days devoured by this game in a way that I haven't seen happen for quite some time. Honestly I was unsure if I even enjoyed games anymore but having grown up semi frequently playing the game predecessors I decided to give it a go and I'm glad I did. Please get this game it's amazing.
  29. 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.
  30. Nintai
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    If you've played the Animal Crossing franchise ever before, you'll know that the reviews about 1 island per console are trivial and nothing new. People want to make multiple accounts on their switch, create different islands, and hop over their islands to mass consume resources. Simply put, they're complaining because they can't cheat.

    The game brings back some great old mechanics like    If you've played the Animal Crossing franchise ever before, you'll know that the reviews about 1 island per console are trivial and nothing new. People want to make multiple accounts on their switch, create different islands, and hop over their islands to mass consume resources. Simply put, they're complaining because they can't cheat.

    The game brings back some great old mechanics like the money treesand the museum is downright beautiful. It's everything I expected and wanted from an AC game for years!    … 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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