Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

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  1. AB6785
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    I honestly think that this is one of the best games I’ve ever played. There is so much attention to detail with this. I hope that they continue to update everything as time goes on to add even more content.

    My only issues with the game so far are: - It’s slow to start so do everything you can and then skip your clock forward until you have the full museum and the store. - The cut scenes    I honestly think that this is one of the best games I’ve ever played. There is so much attention to detail with this. I hope that they continue to update everything as time goes on to add even more content.

    My only issues with the game so far are:
    - It’s slow to start so do everything you can and then skip your clock forward until you have the full museum and the store.
    - The cut scenes when people join and leave your island are annoying after a while and are far too long.
    - The island tours need to provide more of a benefit because if you have enough friends, you likely will have all of the fruit anyway.    … Expand
  2. NatJacks
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loving the game so far, I love how it's equal amounts of hand-holding and letting you do whatever you want. Can't wait to play this for many years like the previous games. But Nintendo really needs to add more than one island per switch...
  3. dlwatso15
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    I want to preface this by saying I do enjoy this game when playing single player. The only problem is I play with my wife and anyone who wants to play this game with one or more people will have a horrible time. Couch co op in New Horizons might be the worst co op I have every played in any video game. Anyone who is not player 1 is unable to access their inventory, interact with villagersI want to preface this by saying I do enjoy this game when playing single player. The only problem is I play with my wife and anyone who wants to play this game with one or more people will have a horrible time. Couch co op in New Horizons might be the worst co op I have every played in any video game. Anyone who is not player 1 is unable to access their inventory, interact with villagers or even go into buildings. How can a game have local multiplayer without split screen in 2020? It’s pathetic and it shows how low Nintendo will go to sell more consoles. If it wasn’t for this the game would be rated much higher but this is a definite deal breaker. You dun goofed, Nintendo.… Expand
  4. SpiffyStan
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Started the game, played for an hour or so and then came back the next day only to have to start the entire game again, I'll be trading this one in.
  5. Kloz
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Only 1 island per switch... come on... if someone else in your home wants to play this game they are restricted to the island of the first account to play, so that destroy the experience to the second player.
  6. bat201
    Mar 21, 2020
    3
    i'll update my review as I play. but mannnn this game is boring.
    2 hours into the game and I got a house... that's all I feel like I accomplished. Games are supposed to bring some short of enjoyment, whether it be story, graphics or gameplay... This has none of that so far.... Just kill me now please.......
  7. McKrakalaka
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Devastating. I bought this for my boys, and our family of 5 was excited to play! Guess what? 1 island per Switch. BROKEN. I went to give artifacts to the owl and I couldnt hear the delightful descriptions because one of my boys had already completed all the requests for unique objects. Nintendo needs to fix this. Requiring 1 switch per player is BROKEN. I don't think I have ever been thisDevastating. I bought this for my boys, and our family of 5 was excited to play! Guess what? 1 island per Switch. BROKEN. I went to give artifacts to the owl and I couldnt hear the delightful descriptions because one of my boys had already completed all the requests for unique objects. Nintendo needs to fix this. Requiring 1 switch per player is BROKEN. I don't think I have ever been this angry with a company before. I am willing to buy 5 copies of Animal Crossing, but not 5 Switches. What a horrible launch experience for a game that we have been dreaming about for years.… Expand
  8. melkorsmaia
    Mar 21, 2020
    2
    Don't get if you plan on using the switch as it was intended, aka a portable console you can use while you travel, because surprise surprise nintendo is so overbearing that holidays will be released as updates that you need internet to install AND to play. Good job nintendo, you really got those evil time travelers that were SERIOUSLY cutting into your bank- oh wait, time traveling affectsDon't get if you plan on using the switch as it was intended, aka a portable console you can use while you travel, because surprise surprise nintendo is so overbearing that holidays will be released as updates that you need internet to install AND to play. Good job nintendo, you really got those evil time travelers that were SERIOUSLY cutting into your bank- oh wait, time traveling affects no one but the player who might otherwise not be able to play due to travel/work/school.
    Game feels unfinished, hundreds of items cut, many characters cut (so no point to the amiibo features to get your fave villagers unless you're lucky), swimming/gyroids/paintings/99% of special npcs cut, everywhere you look theres cut content that we get to hopefully wait for nintendo to drip feed us while a chorus of people repeat that "HEY. This next update in a week/a month/a year MIGHT be the one that gives us a few more basic features. MAYBE you should just stop complaining since now theres SO many new things like...oh wait, the furniture placement stuff is from hhd, and crafting furniture from harvested material to place outside is from pocket camp so. nothing new except this stick i can use to cross rivers i guess."
    -2 points for unfinished game at launch, -2 cut content over all, & -3 for nintendos controlling attitude & fans acting like just because they personally didn't LOVE a feature/got lucky the things they liked are in game means the cuts dont matter. 3 remaining are for graphics, which are a vast improvement from other installments.    … Expand
  9. heyGuysItsPete
    Mar 21, 2020
    4
    It's a solid 7/10 cute little game for killing time on a chill island, but only one person per console gets to fully experience the game. It's designed to push you to buy a second switch.
  10. Deibit1983
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    10/10 si juegas te enganchas como nunca a otro juego. Mejorando AC NEW LEAF
  11. Ofdas23
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    It’s great! Nothing else to say more to describe the game. You always have something to do. You always can relax at the beach listening to the game‘s beautiful OST. Great, it indeed is a must play!
  12. Derkleton
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    You're only allowed one island on each console and even you're ok with that only the person who plays and creates the island first can enjoy the full experience. Other players that have accounts on the same console are extremely limited to what they can do.

    Nintendo has said before that they wanted everyone in a household to have their own switch and it looks like this is one of the many    You're only allowed one island on each console and even you're ok with that only the person who plays and creates the island first can enjoy the full experience. Other players that have accounts on the same console are extremely limited to what they can do.

    Nintendo has said before that they wanted everyone in a household to have their own switch and it looks like this is one of the many ways they plan on doing it. All under the guise of "to prevent cheating" even though the main way people cheat is changing the internal clock on their system and they're already doing it.    … Expand
  13. Gokuro
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    music is kinda boring compared to new leaf. souless game. this sh*t is so boring
  14. Janimalz
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Game is awesome, but Nintendo thinks it can convince households to each buy their own switch by hampering local play. Super annoying.
  15. 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
  16. Supernatastic
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Very upset about this game. Loading times too long, I don't like waiting 10 seconds everytime I leave a tent. I hate the noises the characters make when they speak. But the worst part of all. MY SHARED CONSOLE MEANS ONLY 1 PERSON CAN PLAY THIS GAME. I share a switch with my boyfriend and because of the "one island per console" bull crap we basically can't both play it without one personVery upset about this game. Loading times too long, I don't like waiting 10 seconds everytime I leave a tent. I hate the noises the characters make when they speak. But the worst part of all. MY SHARED CONSOLE MEANS ONLY 1 PERSON CAN PLAY THIS GAME. I share a switch with my boyfriend and because of the "one island per console" bull crap we basically can't both play it without one person having severely lacking boring and depressing game play. So I've let him have it. I'm very upset that a 60 dollar game only allows one save and not allowing separate games for separate profiles. Will NEVER buy another animal crossing. This was my first animal crossing ever and I'm glad I never bought any of the previous. They don't deserve my money.… Expand
  17. gabrielthorn
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    This is a personal experience. Relaxing game, although the pace is a little too slow sometimes.
  18. Munchie03
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    By far one of the most charming games of 2020. The game offers a variety of tasks and adventure to explore with its new deserted island theme. The DIY crafting mechanic allows you to build new items instead of buying them like in past game and offers new uses for existing material on your island. The characters are charming and have unique personalities that keep the game refreshing.
  19. shishibosslv100
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    esta buenardo ya que es super adictico y divertido amigo las mejores rimas en mi reviews
  20. Reallynintendo3
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Leaving it at 0 until nintendo fixes their 60 dollar game. This game is no fun if your a second profile onto the game. The 1st to log on has more privileges and fun than anyone else in the game
  21. bkbckaebkcj
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    All what was good in Animal Crossing is right now even more thrilling and fantastic. a 10/10 easy
  22. Gamer4Life137
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Only allowing one island per console is terrible and Nintendo should be ashamed of the state this game is in. Storytime: two days before launch, I read about this one island policy and was terrified. I don't have a lot of money, so my girlfriend and I share a switch and don't buy many games. She doesn't play much, so I was thrilled when Animal Crossing was announced because it looks likeOnly allowing one island per console is terrible and Nintendo should be ashamed of the state this game is in. Storytime: two days before launch, I read about this one island policy and was terrified. I don't have a lot of money, so my girlfriend and I share a switch and don't buy many games. She doesn't play much, so I was thrilled when Animal Crossing was announced because it looks like her type of game. Fast forward to me learning about the island, and I expressed my concerns to her. She said to me that it would be okay and we would just share. To my dismay, sharing is not an option. Only the primary player can progress the game. Any big progression moments must be done only by the one player. Any additional players just have to exist and not partake in progression. That is evil. This is the worst thing I've seen from Nintendo. I played for two hours and decided to stop and let my girlfriend play. Again, I couldn't believe how terribly the second player is treated. No new resources spawn for each player. I only played for two hours and it was enough for it to be impossible for her to progress in any capacity. She has now decided she will never play again because she tried to play but wasn't able to since she hit a complete brick wall after ten minutes. We tried to figure it out on the second day, and ultimately this game is not compatible with multiple players. If you are the only person on the switch, this game is great. If you have anyone else at all who playsthe console, the game does not work. I'm giving this a 0/10 because of how disappointed and sad my girlfriend is. Games should not bring this much upset to anyone. Games are to enjoy, not to make you miserable. Nintendo is evil. This game is terrible. I hope they patch it out but I know they won't. Nintendo is just as evil as EA.… Expand
  23. teafan011
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. It's definitely a must buy for anyone who enjoys creativity, relaxation, and just carefree fun. It's definitely slow and low-stakes, so if you lack patience and an imagination, go play some looter shooter or something. If you put time and work into this game, it will pay off, and the feeling of accomplishment you have when you end up with a beautiful island is amazing. 10/10
  24. Master__
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    the critics on animal crossing new horizons are I find that people are just not happy because there is only one island for me it is not a problem I but 9 because it just a little bug on my part but otherwise the game is awesome!
  25. Jemsutton
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    I honestly think this game was incredibly well made and was excited to delve further into it. Unfortunately, I live in a household with multiple people and only one Switch and the game only allows 1 island per Switch console. Furthermore the game is designed to give the person who initially creates the island far more agency than players who join afterwards (naming the town, doing initialI honestly think this game was incredibly well made and was excited to delve further into it. Unfortunately, I live in a household with multiple people and only one Switch and the game only allows 1 island per Switch console. Furthermore the game is designed to give the person who initially creates the island far more agency than players who join afterwards (naming the town, doing initial town building quests). Additionally the game does not account for multiple people being on the island and always generates the same amount of resources per day, meaning anyone that plays after someone else is liable to not find any wood, stone or fruit until the next literal day of the week. All of this combines to make the local multiplayer experience terrible. All other games on the switch allow for different user profiles to create new save files, why is this not the case for Animal Crossing? On Gamecube I was able to buy another memory card to create another town, for New Horizons I would have to buy a completely new Switch and copy of the game to have another island. Do not buy this game if you have brothers, sisters, parents, friends, lovers, dogs or grandparents interested in playing it, unless of course you're somehow not affected by the global pandemic and can drop another 500 dollars so you can both play happily.… Expand
  26. Nico85
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This is a great entry for the Animal Crossing Franchise. The single player experience is just fantastic. I can’t wait to see what other players will do with their islands. I’m loving it, it’s fun, quirky and most of all very relaxing. To answer all the criticism coming from those who gave the game ZERO as a score: true, the one island per console is a very weird choice but it was saidThis is a great entry for the Animal Crossing Franchise. The single player experience is just fantastic. I can’t wait to see what other players will do with their islands. I’m loving it, it’s fun, quirky and most of all very relaxing. To answer all the criticism coming from those who gave the game ZERO as a score: true, the one island per console is a very weird choice but it was said soooo many times and it’s written on the box as well. Read a review, a faq, watch a video on YouTube before you buy! You have no one else to blame but yourself if you bought something without gathering the (readily available) and necessary information.… Expand
  27. Chimba84
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Slowly teaches you what to do and makes it more fun then a chore.
  28. outrageousjoe
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    The game is probably fine but you can't fully experience it if you are the second player on the same console. You are forced to live on the island of the player who first started the game. Even worse, you share resources. So player one collects all fruits, insects etc. and you stand there with nothing. This has to be the worst game design decision ever made. Until that is fixed I cannotThe game is probably fine but you can't fully experience it if you are the second player on the same console. You are forced to live on the island of the player who first started the game. Even worse, you share resources. So player one collects all fruits, insects etc. and you stand there with nothing. This has to be the worst game design decision ever made. Until that is fixed I cannot play and therefore not recommend the game. Shame on you Nintendo. Thats not family friendly at all.… Expand
  29. MallRat15
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Never played an Animal Crossing game before this one, and I wish I Had. Being as I am the only one in my house to use the Switch I can say this game is fantastic. So much to do, everything completely customizable and a huge island to work with. For me it is very hard to put this game down. I can see the bad reviews by many people as the one Island per switch is very dumb, but being as itsNever played an Animal Crossing game before this one, and I wish I Had. Being as I am the only one in my house to use the Switch I can say this game is fantastic. So much to do, everything completely customizable and a huge island to work with. For me it is very hard to put this game down. I can see the bad reviews by many people as the one Island per switch is very dumb, but being as its only me I am rating the game for what it is and that is a Masterpiece.… Expand
  30. giacomoch
    Mar 21, 2020
    8
    It’s a great game, short of giving it a 10 because the save file stuff is crap.
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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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