Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Andris91
    Nov 5, 2020
    0
    Not an actual review of the game, but one island per switch limitation is anti consumer ****
  2. Policcio
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring, repetitive. In the live-services era, Nintendo decided to launch a game UNFINISHED, just to ignore it two months after the release. No regular updates, the same boring activities over and over again. At this point, i feel more entretained playing the mobile free to play Pocket Camp than playing this 60 dollar game. I'm almost sure i will sell it by the end of the month.… Expand
  3. ArthurJoelLeo
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    It’s such a boring game! Features are coming slowly and lately, swimming supposed to be in the game anyway. Also, can’t transfer data to other console and can’t even use cloud system for backup. This game doesn’t deserve $60
  4. JackBeanStalk13
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Look. Play the older games before this. If you don’t, you wouldn’t get the whole concept. Animal Crossing is supposed to be based off a town, not an island. Many characters got removed from previous games. If you have slow WiFi, you can’t get the updates, which are limited and are just returning features from previous games. Every previous AC game didn’t require Internet, but this oneLook. Play the older games before this. If you don’t, you wouldn’t get the whole concept. Animal Crossing is supposed to be based off a town, not an island. Many characters got removed from previous games. If you have slow WiFi, you can’t get the updates, which are limited and are just returning features from previous games. Every previous AC game didn’t require Internet, but this one does. I am warning you, don’t play this. Play the older games. If you have a GameCube or Wii, get Animal Crossing GameCube.… Expand
  5. penebullone
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Отличная и увлекательная ферма. Это моя первое знакомство с Энимал Кроссинг, и надо сказать, что я нереально рад, что имею возможность играть в эту сумасшедшую и умилительную игру. Еноты просто красавчики, мой остров просто райский уголок. Мы живём на острове с персонажем моей девушки и ещё десятью прямоходящими животными :))

    Это весёлая и необычная для белого человека игра, но ловить    Отличная и увлекательная ферма. Это моя первое знакомство с Энимал Кроссинг, и надо сказать, что я нереально рад, что имею возможность играть в эту сумасшедшую и умилительную игру. Еноты просто красавчики, мой остров просто райский уголок. Мы живём на острове с персонажем моей девушки и ещё десятью прямоходящими животными :))

    Это весёлая и необычная для белого человека игра, но ловить насекомых и рыбу, выкапывать кости динозавров и просто радоваться беззаботной жизни на острове оказалось намного веселее, чем это звучит. Хорошая игра, 8/10

    P.S. Все, кто внизу сетует на то, что им не повезло быть игроком номер 2 или 3, купите себе второй Свитч, вот и всё. На PlayStation тоже есть игры, в которые может играть только 1 человек, и, если кого-то это удивляет, то не занижайте оценку игре, хотя Нинтендо реально поступили немножко странно    … Expand
  6. YanisPLAYER
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game deserved to be the game of the year, it is relaxing and super calm. It's a little management game where you have to manage your island,… Expand
  7. TheComplexWolf
    Oct 27, 2020
    9
    I’ve been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons since release day and it’s definitely saved me during these difficult months.

    One big update in the latest Animal Crossing game is the ability to transform your island. The terraforming aspect really adds to the game and gives you endless possibilities when it comes to decorating your island. You can build your own decorations and furniture    I’ve been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons since release day and it’s definitely saved me during these difficult months.

    One big update in the latest Animal Crossing game is the ability to transform your island. The terraforming aspect really adds to the game and gives you endless possibilities when it comes to decorating your island. You can build your own decorations and furniture with materials you find, which help towards the goal of reaching a 5* island.

    The villagers within the game are as adorable as always. An added bonus is that your villagers no longer leave without warning, so you can technically keep your favourite villagers on your island for as long as possible. You can also go out hunting for your next villager which is a fun element.

    The regular updates keep players hooked to the game, particularly the seasonal updates such as Easter, Halloween, etc. Seasonal updates gives you additional goals to work towards which brings you back to the game yet again.

    Whilst I always return to New Horizons regularly, I’ve found that in recent months that I spend less and less time playing as I’ve run out of things to do on my island, which is a shame. There’s always the possibility of redecorating your island, but once you’ve finalised your design then it becomes difficult to find tasks to do to keep yourself busy.

    Another negative that seems quite small, but can become quite frustrating, is the lack of storage. Usually it wouldn’t be a huge issue, however when one big element of the game is to craft items to use across your island, having nowhere to store your materials over time causes you to dump items on your island, bringing the rating down. This is disheartening over time when you can no long aim for a 5* island due to items being dropped on the ground.

    All in all, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a lovely, relaxing game that keeps you coming back for more. The game could easily be a 10/10 game if some of the small frustrations were fixed.    … Expand
  8. nedjones
    Oct 26, 2020
    0
    If you have more than one person in your household that wants to play this game, everyone but the primary person is screwed. Only the primary person is gets the recipes to craft most of the furniture, and only the primary person can build homes for new residents or do any of the stuff required to advance the story. The other people can't even help out, other than gathering resources (woo fun).
  9. treyne7
    Oct 26, 2020
    0
    Piece of **** of **** of **** Piece of ****
    Piece of **** of **** of **** of ****
  10. TheOhGee
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    As close to perfection this crafting/chilling type of game gets. Tiniest grievances aside (eg. lack of more content, repetitive villager dialogue) this is ace fun for the family—we’re 4 kids and two parents deep into it and everyone loves it unequivocally... the review bombing is unwarranted.

    Another stellar AAA title from Nintendo.
  11. Smitty60
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    I simply cannot write a positive review of this game due to the one island for the entire console idiocy. Why did Nintendo choose to do such a stupid thing? My other games can handle it. Come on Nintendo, put out a patch!!
  12. Kliximon
    Oct 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This could have been a Nintendo masterpiece, however the fact that I had to buy a second Switch (lite) just so that both my wife and I could play is really terrible customer service from Nintendo. I am now super frustrated that I cant move my game over to the bigger Switch and play on the TV. I have been stuck with the small screen for months and despite the fact that my wife is done with the game I have no option but to use the lite version. I pay for the online service but cant transfer my game between the two devices that I had to purchase! With every other game I own I can use both consoles as it suits. Nintendo has basically ruined the whole point of owning a Switch with this game. Again, terrible policy/customer service.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. MatthewDavisMed
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    This was a title that really surprised me. I've had so much fun getting into the world and gameplay experience. Hours upon hours of designing and decorating my island life never felt so satisfied and relaxing. This truly is a great game to play during this crisis known as COVID.
  15. AppleCalvados
    Oct 16, 2020
    1
    Это самая скучная игра в моей жизни в которую я играл! Я реально несколько раз засыпал играя в это! По геймплею это типичная игра со смартфона, только без доната, конечно такая халтура не стоит full price! Ставлю заслуженные 1/10 !Это самая скучная игра в моей жизни в которую я играл! Я реально несколько раз засыпал играя в это! По геймплею это типичная игра со смартфона, только без доната, конечно такая халтура не стоит full price! Ставлю заслуженные 1/10 !
  16. nix_
    Oct 15, 2020
    0
    If you are first player, the game is amazing. If you're not... I stopped playing the game when I realize that I couldn't achieve some major developments or enjoy the full experience. Not even with another copy of the game...
  17. 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
  18. ConsoleArgonaut
    Oct 13, 2020
    6
    This opinion on the game is without including the new updates!

    I hated this game for one reason: It absolutely wastes your time in every aspect of the game. Why can't I craft multiple items of one type at once? Why is the inventory so limited from the start? Why are there always so many clicks you have to do for everything? Also, Nintendo. Why can't I cloud save this game? I would    This opinion on the game is without including the new updates!

    I hated this game for one reason: It absolutely wastes your time in every aspect of the game.
    Why can't I craft multiple items of one type at once?
    Why is the inventory so limited from the start?
    Why are there always so many clicks you have to do for everything?
    Also, Nintendo. Why can't I cloud save this game? I would like to uninstall it and come back to it later once there are quality of life updates, but I still have to have the icon on my switch no matter what? That just seems wrong.

    Verdict: This game would be great with enough quality of life updates. As it stands tho it's a giant waste of time.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 1/5 - Time wasting
    Level Design: 4/5 - Great looking islands with nice exploration.
    Soundtrack: 5/5 - Fantastic
    Story: 2/5 - Everything this game needs, but nothing special
    Graphics: 5/5 - Beautiful.
    Length: 5/5 - As long as you want to. Played it for 30 hours and was still on the start of the game.
    Replay Value: 2/5 - There's no real reason to start over again since you'll repeat everything just with other characters on your island.
    Enjoyment: 1/5 - It just got frustrating the more I played.

    Overall rating: 25/40 => 6.25/10 => 6/10    … Expand
  19. piscesperiod
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    I particularly enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this game. It's truly unique. You do things in your own time, at your own pace. Animal Crossing is also a neat reminder that everything takes time, in a day and age where we've grown to be accustomed to unrealistic speed and high expectations.

    I've been playing for a couple months now, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Bounding with the    I particularly enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this game. It's truly unique. You do things in your own time, at your own pace. Animal Crossing is also a neat reminder that everything takes time, in a day and age where we've grown to be accustomed to unrealistic speed and high expectations.

    I've been playing for a couple months now, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Bounding with the villagers is really cool, customising your island and character and seeing how the flowers bloom, bridges are built and seasons pass is more entertaining than I thought it would be.

    The downsides I'd say are how you can never choose quantity of items, you always have to buy and sell one by one (notable exception of flowers and shrubs, which you can buy in bulks). Also having to first craft a flimsy tool to only then be able to craft the normal one (crafting the tool directly would have been appreciated).    … Expand
  20. mischak
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Ok, Nintendo only allows one island per switch, as outlined in all negative reviews, but this is really the best game ever! I now own 3 switches and 3 copies of the game to have my whole family visit each other. It is so nice to have all little chores without violence and stress. No in-app-purchases too. All money is just ‘earned’ in the game. There are so many things to build, so many toOk, Nintendo only allows one island per switch, as outlined in all negative reviews, but this is really the best game ever! I now own 3 switches and 3 copies of the game to have my whole family visit each other. It is so nice to have all little chores without violence and stress. No in-app-purchases too. All money is just ‘earned’ in the game. There are so many things to build, so many to animals to collect. It is really genius that Redd sells genuine and fake art. It will teach children to look close at art and notice details. There is just too much to do. This game justifies buying another switch and game copy!… Expand
  21. Exp0zur3
    Oct 10, 2020
    0
    Don't get me wrong this is amazing, but that's only if no one else is playing ANCH on your Nintendo Switch. The devs put in a feature into the game where if more than one user is playing the game on the same console then you can't do story mode and for that single feature I give this game a zero and don't recommend unless you have more than one console for each person playing Animal Crossing
  22. Lhant
    Oct 6, 2020
    4
    To put it simply, this series thrives more than any other I know of on its long term appeal. Traditionally the series has done this primarily by filling the game with such an abundance of content that you can play for years and still be surprised and see new things occasionally. This particular game in the series has FAR less content to support its long term appeal than ANY other game inTo put it simply, this series thrives more than any other I know of on its long term appeal. Traditionally the series has done this primarily by filling the game with such an abundance of content that you can play for years and still be surprised and see new things occasionally. This particular game in the series has FAR less content to support its long term appeal than ANY other game in the series long history, despite the fact that the majority of the features it does have are not even new.

    Yes, they are releasing free content updates occasionally. But at the rate they are going with these updates, it would take many many years to even catch up to this games predecessor in terms of content (AC: New Leaf, 3DS), let alone surpass it.

    This game has made a number of improvements to the formula, but it's severe lack of content kills it for me. It takes quite a few hours of playing for you to really notice how much less this game has, but once you really get a feel for that it is hard for me to still give this game any praise. I have very little hope that Nintendo is every going to fully correct this unless they seriously step up their game with the updates.    … Expand
  23. Watergolem
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a wonderful game each space is magnificent and the stuff is incredible, but is true, the restrictions about made a new island is sad, if I have enough with one switch, I'm not planning buy another one to have the opportunity of build a new island… Expand
  24. 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
  25. hihiro
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    한국에서 가장 큰 흥행을 했고 닌텐도 스위치의 판매량을 대폭 올리는데에 큰 기여를 한 게임이다. 힐링게임으로 많은 여성 게이머들이 선호하였고 대란으로 인해 사고 게임이 자기 취향에 맞지 않아서 파는 사람들도 많았다.
  26. Chezidek
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Just a great game! Hundreds of hours pass unnoticed in it! You can live in this game! Nice music, very funny humor! exciting activities...

    Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages, these are terribly outdated and inconvenient mechanics, unjustified restrictions and complications where it is not necessary... The most disgusting thing is that I have to pay for a subscription because    Just a great game! Hundreds of hours pass unnoticed in it! You can live in this game! Nice music, very funny humor! exciting activities...

    Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages, these are terribly outdated and inconvenient mechanics, unjustified restrictions and complications where it is not necessary...

    The most disgusting thing is that I have to pay for a subscription because only in this case my saves will be restored if the console is broken or lost...    … Expand
  27. honest_rev7
    Oct 1, 2020
    1
    WARNING:

    this game makes you suffer psychosomatic disorders. it starts gradually, and then it gets worse, and worse and worse. which is why 1) people get testy and argue with their bf/gf/wife/hubby/siblings which is why 2) people have to take a break from the game. because when playing this loop, they are reportedly much more mentally fragile, get triggered easily, suffer bouts    WARNING:

    this game makes you suffer psychosomatic disorders.

    it starts gradually, and then it gets worse, and worse and worse.

    which is why 1) people get testy and argue with their bf/gf/wife/hubby/siblings

    which is why 2) people have to take a break from the game. because when playing this loop, they are reportedly much more mentally fragile, get triggered easily, suffer bouts of mania, and have mental breakdowns

    3) which is why people hit plateu here after that initial high. it's addictive but not in a fun game sorta way, but like addiction proper. nook miles become external goals that prevent your brain from ever "finishing" aka getting some rest.

    don't let this game ruin your life. it's not cute, it's a dreadful game that wreaks havoc on your mental health once you see it for what it is.    … Expand
  28. sebos80
    Sep 30, 2020
    4
    Big hype like for that boring gamę. Crafting and collecting, this is essence of Animal crossing, and of you want achive something, y need spend hours only collecting Wood, Stones etc.
  29. Gerdo
    Sep 29, 2020
    8
    Really fun game, it sucks all of your time. Graphics and activities are fun to the point they start to feel like a chore. Also I don't really like not being able to actually use the items I get or craft. I can only get to see them.
  30. elgoland
    Sep 26, 2020
    1
    Un timo. Resulta que si quiero que jueguen mis dos hijos tengo que comprar otra consola, sino uno solo puede ir a la isla de otro. Unos fenómenos estos de Nintendo.
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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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