Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Alvelian
    Dec 15, 2022
    6
    Игра выполнена в милом мультяшном стиле однако персонаж в ней выглядит как полный урод. Создать красивого человека просто невозможно, при это большинство животных выглядят довольно привлекательно. В остальном же визуал это скорее положительный аспект игры.
    Весь геймплей это гринд - руби деревья, собирай всякое добро с пляжа или в лесу, сажай огород, и рыбачь. И все это сильно бесит уже    Игра выполнена в милом мультяшном стиле однако персонаж в ней выглядит как полный урод. Создать красивого человека просто невозможно, при это большинство животных выглядят довольно привлекательно. В остальном же визуал это скорее положительный аспект игры.
    Весь геймплей это гринд - руби деревья, собирай всякое добро с пляжа или в лесу, сажай огород, и рыбачь. И все это сильно бесит уже через час, тк каждое действие сопровождается 5ти секундной нескипаемой анимацией. Кроме того из-за невозможности вращать камерой многие объекты в игре невозможно разглядеть ( в том же stardew valley деревья становятся прозрачными когда ты заходишь за них), что вызывает невозможность нормально с ними взаимодействовать.
    В игре большое количство одежды и предметов для кастемизации своих поселений и это радует, но рутина которой приходится заниматься ради их получения просто выжигает тебя.
    В целом игра неплохая но явно оверхайпнутая.    … Expand
  2. fanmadeendings
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    I can only rate this as a single player experience, and for what it is, it would be a 9 or even a 10, because it's such cozy fun - But the one save file per system thing really blows.
  3. RedBeardsome
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Addicting, relaxing, perfect during corona to slow down and relax. Become creative and slowly build your dream island.
  4. LunariaNox
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNHI really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNH lamented that we worked 9-6 and would miss out on the first fishing tourney of the year and then to find out this event only happens 4 times a year on Saturdays so we will never have this experience is upsetting.… Expand
  5. dieghetto18
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    uno degli animal crossing più ricchi di sempre ,data la possibilità di personalizzare gli esterni e la propria isola, l'impossibilità di avere più di un isola per console non è stata troppo limitante per la mia esperienza .
  6. Gemmo
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    Trovo che il gioco sia ben strutturato e lasci molto spazio alla fantasia ed alla creazione di una propria isola. L'online è gestito in modo discreto, anche se un po' macchinoso l'uso del "codice Dodo" per la prima visita.
    Pecca sostanziale sta nella possibilità di poter creare una singola Isola per Console.
    Essendo un gioco che si basa sul trascorre del tempo in modo reale, non permette    Trovo che il gioco sia ben strutturato e lasci molto spazio alla fantasia ed alla creazione di una propria isola. L'online è gestito in modo discreto, anche se un po' macchinoso l'uso del "codice Dodo" per la prima visita.
    Pecca sostanziale sta nella possibilità di poter creare una singola Isola per Console.
    Essendo un gioco che si basa sul trascorre del tempo in modo reale, non permette ancora di avere una visione completa del gioco in sé.
    I continui aggiornamenti che introducono nuovi personaggi e nuovi eventi sono davvero piacevoli.    … Expand
  7. Za_Uvek
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    If you have picked up an Animal Crossing game then you should know what to expect. That being said, New Horizons sure is the next stage of Animal Crossing evolution.

    Sounds and graphics are what they are, cute and colourful. As basic as it is, the overall atmosphere created by the aesthetics makes for a relaxing experience. And it needs to be relaxing as the game-play is the same as it    If you have picked up an Animal Crossing game then you should know what to expect. That being said, New Horizons sure is the next stage of Animal Crossing evolution.

    Sounds and graphics are what they are, cute and colourful. As basic as it is, the overall atmosphere created by the aesthetics makes for a relaxing experience. And it needs to be relaxing as the game-play is the same as it has been in the past (with a few more features thrown in). You will spend the whole time grinding away to upgrade your house and your little island, all the while customising everything to your taste. Nothing more to say really, there is plenty of content and it's all what you make of it.

    I must say, it might not have the depth or adventure of games like Stardew Valley, but it sure is satisfying. It was a joy to revisit my island day after day just to watch it grow! If you're after a warm and cuddly life simulator, you can't go wrong really.    … Expand
  8. Novohart
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    This game is super fun. But rate 0 for this game just because it have one island per 1 console isn't fair. I play alone so i haven't got problems with this.
  9. chrischaos
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is just as addictive as ever. The visuals are improved and the core gameplay is engaging if you're looking for a relaxing experience. However, the game isn't without some major flaws.

    I'm not a big fan of the loading times to get into the game. You sit through a load to get to the title screen, then another to be greeted by Isabelle, followed by another    Animal Crossing New Horizons is just as addictive as ever. The visuals are improved and the core gameplay is engaging if you're looking for a relaxing experience. However, the game isn't without some major flaws.

    I'm not a big fan of the loading times to get into the game. You sit through a load to get to the title screen, then another to be greeted by Isabelle, followed by another load screen to finally start playing the game. It's unacceptable that it takes longer to load into ACNH than it takes to load into a massive game like Breath of the Wild.

    Also, there's the big issue of "One island per console". This would've been made a little better if it were possible to change the "main player" after starting an island. I wonder how many people started with one primary player who no longer has any interest in playing. Now you're faced with the choice of continuing with your limited experience or starting over and losing everything.

    This game could be the best game on Switch, but it's plagued by some serious issues that brings the game down for me.    … Expand
  10. Critiquo
    Jun 18, 2020
    7
    A fantastic game to casually play on and off, but too many small issues keep it from greatness.
  11. Mayorzero1111
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Es una delicia. El juego explota su genero al 100% salio el 2020 un año de pandemia donde todos pudimos encontrarnos con nuestros amigos por este juego, las notas 0 son de pura envidia, no le haga caso a estos gringos SONYERS borregos del amo sony, que nunca tendrán un juego así en su consola.
  12. kevinbiohazard
    Aug 14, 2022
    9
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics:7/10
    Music: 9/10
    Replaying Advice:N/A
    Buying Advice: 8/10
  13. Jaime_SC
    Jul 24, 2022
    7
    I've been playing this game for 2 years now. I think it's a good game, and you'll have fun playing it the first months . You can customize your island the way you like and I love that, and the game is visually fantastic. However, I don't like the lack of especial events and activities in New Horizons. In my opinion, It was funnier to play with friends in New Life, because it had the IslandI've been playing this game for 2 years now. I think it's a good game, and you'll have fun playing it the first months . You can customize your island the way you like and I love that, and the game is visually fantastic. However, I don't like the lack of especial events and activities in New Horizons. In my opinion, It was funnier to play with friends in New Life, because it had the Island where you could meet people and do mini games there. It's a shame that New Horizons won't have more major updates, the game has a lot of potential to be abandoned just in 2 years.… Expand
  14. elijahlape
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game saved me from going completely mad during the first wave of the pandemic. I can't even express how important this game is for me. Thank you to Nintendo, ACNH will forever has a special place in my heart!
  15. FrostAwxYT
    Jan 16, 2021
    5
    I like it, every day something different happens. But it kinda gets boring after time
  16. Grevproduction
    May 25, 2023
    8
    It’s very addictive game, despite you only get updates per year. But nonetheless it’s pretty good.
  17. anxotheboss
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    Hundreds of hours of content, beautiful graphics... This game is a very good one, it should just have better menus
  18. ShaddowMaann
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    To me the game is pretty good I don't have to deal with the whole 2 player thing I do enjoy the game but it gets boring after awhile doing the same stuff
  19. krasnyy_kedr
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    It's really fun and the reason I bought my Switch, but I feel it lacking since the 60th hour or so... I keep doing my daily routine because it's nice and lovely in graphics, music and vibes, but I find myself playing Pokémon White in an emulator much more these days, more than a hundred hours after starting the game for the first time.
  20. Burak123
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    İf you are the only person using Your Switch, it is a fun game. But if you are the second person and another person has alredy a island, being p2 in New horizons sucks. Except this problem it’s a pretty good game
  21. LisaCroft
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons hat 2020 definitiv ein ganzes Stück erträglicher gemacht.
  22. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Animal Crossing. An international video game franchise that has impacted the lives of millions. The brand new follow up game has been released. I mean, when I went to go get my copy of this game, I waited in line for at least half an hour. But guess what? It was 110% worth it! I would have waited 2 hours in line if that meant I could wrap my hands around this mysterious wonder! It is suchAnimal Crossing. An international video game franchise that has impacted the lives of millions. The brand new follow up game has been released. I mean, when I went to go get my copy of this game, I waited in line for at least half an hour. But guess what? It was 110% worth it! I would have waited 2 hours in line if that meant I could wrap my hands around this mysterious wonder! It is such a peaceful, violence free, fantastic game that is great for anyone of any age. Today, I’m going to tell you how much of a great game Animal Crossing: New Horizons is. Without further ado, let’s get right into it!

    First, you need to know what Animal Crossing: New Horizons is all about. It starts off with you, buying the Deserted Island Getaway Package. You are dropped off at a completely deserted island along with a few other random villagers. What I mean by villagers is talking animals which each have completely different personalities! For example, Jitters, the green duck who can never get enough exercise. He even dreams about running thousands of miles a day without stopping. Or Bubbles, the hippo always wearing dresses who can never stop talking about becoming a pop star. The island starts out covered in weeds and is swarming with bugs. All you and your fellow islanders have are tents with radios but as you progress, your island does too. You and other villagers begin to live in houses which you can customize to the very last piece of furniture. A museum is forged which displays fossils, art, fish and bugs that you gather. A convenience store is built where you can sell almost anything for some extra cash. The tailor shop is made which sells the finest of clothing. A town hall is installed which provides all necessary help and information to make an island that suits you! Every time I show my mom this game, she falls asleep because of the beautiful songs that the birds sing and the image of a tree’s leaves getting rustled by the gusting wind,which leads me to my next point. The audio is so realistic and the visuals are calming, colorful and just a pleasure to glance at. This game is set with real time so when it’s dark out in real life, the shooting stars rain from the dark night sky in this never ending story. Plus, you will never get bored! There are always things to do like do favors for villagers, make some paths or even expand your house! The amount of lively energy that was poured into this amazing creation is incredible! Islanders now send you mail, do yoga in front of the town hall, talk to each other about starting bands and even doing daily activities like fishing. Even for people who don’t like video games, you should give this beautiful piece of art a shot! I guarantee you will enjoy every last minute of it! Animal Crossing: New Horizons is truly a magical experience and almost whimsical.    … Expand
  23. 300ops
    Aug 3, 2020
    5
    i would give the game a ten out of ten but the crafting system doesn't allow for you to craft multiples of items that seem like they should have a multi craft (fishing bait), manilla clams don't stack even though they aren't furniture or a donateable creature to the museum, and 1 island per switch console as a person who has always bought either multiple copies or memory cards to playi would give the game a ten out of ten but the crafting system doesn't allow for you to craft multiples of items that seem like they should have a multi craft (fishing bait), manilla clams don't stack even though they aren't furniture or a donateable creature to the museum, and 1 island per switch console as a person who has always bought either multiple copies or memory cards to play multiple towns this breaks my heart as a die hard animal crossing fan, scorpion spawn rate was nerfed too heavily to the point that catching multiple is almost annoying because theyll fall into water or theyre will be a water bug that you cant see in any of the views for the camera. if the game fixes these issues i would deffinitly give it a 10 /10.… Expand
  24. Piemancer
    Apr 2, 2021
    5
    In theory - this supposed to be the most sandboxy sandbox of them all. But sadly, this game feels like... job? I mean, I like always having something to do but in here it's just so forced and come on - artificial restrictions of the gameplay based on real life time? Who came up with this nonsense?
    Get when discounted and play when you don't have anything engaging. A coffee break    In theory - this supposed to be the most sandboxy sandbox of them all. But sadly, this game feels like... job? I mean, I like always having something to do but in here it's just so forced and come on - artificial restrictions of the gameplay based on real life time? Who came up with this nonsense?
    Get when discounted and play when you don't have anything engaging. A coffee break timewaster. This is what this game really is.    … Expand
  25. viniciusharris
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico! Fiquei com muito receio de adquirir esse game, principalmente pelo estilo de jogo, que nunca foi muito atraente para mim, mas acreditem, vale muito cada centavo!
    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora, gameplay, imersão, relaxamento ( isso é muito real!! não lembro de jogar um game que me acalmasse tanto, ele está sendo uma verdadeira terapia nesse nebuloso ano de 2020)    Simplesmente fantástico! Fiquei com muito receio de adquirir esse game, principalmente pelo estilo de jogo, que nunca foi muito atraente para mim, mas acreditem, vale muito cada centavo!
    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora, gameplay, imersão, relaxamento ( isso é muito real!! não lembro de jogar um game que me acalmasse tanto, ele está sendo uma verdadeira terapia nesse nebuloso ano de 2020)
    Pontos negativos: vício! Ele vai fazer parte da sua rotina diária e você pode deixar de fazer afazeres essenciais na sua vida.

    Enfim, ele é diferente de tudo que já me apaixonei no mundo dos games. Ele me fez rever muitos conceitos e preconceitos que tinha nesse estilo de jogo.
    Estive, estou e estarei amando esse game, pois acredito que vai fazer parte da minha vida durante um bom tempo...    … Expand
  26. DieterU
    Apr 1, 2021
    7
    Such an amazing game, but why do I get so burnt out? I don't know if it's my fault or the game's, but it definitely does negatively affect my feelings towards the game. Also there's just some small stuff that would make the game a lot more enjoyable that Nintendo just keeps on not implementing. Still really amazing though.
  27. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Switch+动森+Corona=2020，对的时间，对的作品。放在其他任何时候动森都达不到2020年的热度。
    但还是有腻的一天，连续每天登陆，两个季节后（春夏）就开始觉得无聊，再也没有进去过。
  28. ErniHack
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The game is very entertaining and relaxing, I love to be playing according to the season in which we are, and also includes events, no matter whether you are a casual player or not, the important shelf is to know enjoy the game without having to throw unnecessary toxicity
  29. DarkSliver
    Oct 15, 2020
    7
    It’s fun for the first 20 hours then it’s gets REALLY SOUR and I just don’t like it I would say buy when all of the updates come out and it could be 100 hours of fun gameplay
  30. Resonator
    Oct 21, 2020
    6
    This game is beautiful and relaxing, but for me they've fallen a bit short. The mechanics are simple, very simple, but I feel that a complex system will ruin the game. Would be very fun that they add minigames like in previous games, maybe a supermario in the NES or something like that, or a pinball on the pinball you can buy. The villagers are so cute, but the limit of 10 is stupid whenThis game is beautiful and relaxing, but for me they've fallen a bit short. The mechanics are simple, very simple, but I feel that a complex system will ruin the game. Would be very fun that they add minigames like in previous games, maybe a supermario in the NES or something like that, or a pinball on the pinball you can buy. The villagers are so cute, but the limit of 10 is stupid when you have a big island. Is always the same, they have something right but they fall short.… Expand
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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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