Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. HKolomar
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    its great initailly then you get bored of it and never touch it again. so worth the price tho! i put in around 100 hours in that game so quick!
  2. Proff8
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    Me dan arcadas llerof, si la saga ya es mala de por sí, este juego es vomitivo
  3. XborgWife
    Aug 4, 2020
    3
    I really loved Animal Crossing New Leaf and I thought this game would introduce new things, but I was wrong. And they really downgraded on the fun factor. No new personality types, dead villagers who only mention the HHA score and fossils. They might as well all be the same personality type. Graphics aren't everything and this game is given way too much credit for what it is. Boring.
  4. mario1892
    Aug 4, 2020
    3
    Not a game for me, really boring, I hated the thing you can only have one island, but maybe it´s cool for anyone else...
  5. Uvataruga
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    The best of the existing Animal Crossing games with a beautiful glow up and amazing details. Lovers of the saga will appreciate it more.
  6. FinalCookie
    Aug 4, 2020
    0
    I bought this game for me and my girlfriend to share, but it became clear right away that it was unplayable for Player 2. No involvement with progression, can't help upgrade the island, doesn't get Diy recipes, and the other villagers don't even interact with her as much as me. With how a 2nd copy of the game won't allow for another island like with previous titles it's obvious thatI bought this game for me and my girlfriend to share, but it became clear right away that it was unplayable for Player 2. No involvement with progression, can't help upgrade the island, doesn't get Diy recipes, and the other villagers don't even interact with her as much as me. With how a 2nd copy of the game won't allow for another island like with previous titles it's obvious that Nintendo just wants us to buy a 2nd switch. The biggest cash grab I've seen from Nintendo since Mario Cart Tour.… Expand
  7. bookishowl26
    Aug 4, 2020
    0
    Nintendo tricked my family into getting this game. I thought it would be fun but you can only have one island per switch. My sister opened the game first so she gets to be the mayor and I don’t get to make decisions or do anything interesting. The only way to fully enjoy this game as a multi person household is to buy another switch. Of course nobody is going to do that. I was superNintendo tricked my family into getting this game. I thought it would be fun but you can only have one island per switch. My sister opened the game first so she gets to be the mayor and I don’t get to make decisions or do anything interesting. The only way to fully enjoy this game as a multi person household is to buy another switch. Of course nobody is going to do that. I was super disappointed and I thought that the game would be fun. Nintendo please fix this the fans need you to.… Expand
  8. enlin
    Aug 4, 2020
    0
    It’s so idiotic that you can only have one island per console. We can only afford one console for our family and many people would like to enjoy the game to the fullest.
  9. Dontknowp
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome and os good to pass the time,people in This review don’t know how ti aprecciate a good game
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. LatsaSpege
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    The perfect quarantine game. Fun, addicting, and adorable! Just, everything is cute in ACNH!!
  13. davidb1080
    Aug 2, 2020
    5
    At first I loved this game because it was addicting and relaxing but overtime the game became tedious and boring. Pros: -addictive -easy
    -relaxing -slow-paced Cons
    -tedious -tons of inconveniences that shouldn’t be in the game —if you share a switch with someone you have to share an island with them
  14. Mavheit
    Aug 1, 2020
    4
    Such a great game, ruined by a GROSSLY OUTDATED game structure. I understand that 1 island only is kind of a series staple, but this do not make it justifiable in this day and age. I bought the game in order to play it with my gf, and right now the game is nearly unplayable in local coop. I bought the game to let my sister create another island of her own, and this is straight up notSuch a great game, ruined by a GROSSLY OUTDATED game structure. I understand that 1 island only is kind of a series staple, but this do not make it justifiable in this day and age. I bought the game in order to play it with my gf, and right now the game is nearly unplayable in local coop. I bought the game to let my sister create another island of her own, and this is straight up not possible. Such a good game ruined either by unjustifiable ignorance or unredeemable greed. Mah… Expand
  15. partypooper
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    Buying this game to play together sucks, only one person gets an island. The second player barely get any rights and is not fun at all. very dissapointed in this choice by nintendo
  16. Chiraku
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game in which one can enjoy for hours whether playing alone or with friends, enjoying the environment the changes of weather and creatures that one can find and capture in addition to being able to decorate our island as we like, simply a beautiful and quiet game to pass the time.
  17. Sanastusa
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 2020 - Play Time: 370 hours (and going)

    Start this off by saying this type of game is not for everyone. But for the ones who enjoy Animal Crossing or "Slice of Life" games, its a amazing game that came out when the world needed it most. Right at the start of the worldwide pandemic, ACNH released and allowed us to enjoy a virtual life while being forced to    Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 2020 - Play Time: 370 hours (and going)

    Start this off by saying this type of game is not for everyone. But for the ones who enjoy Animal Crossing or "Slice of Life" games, its a amazing game that came out when the world needed it most. Right at the start of the worldwide pandemic, ACNH released and allowed us to enjoy a virtual life while being forced to stay indoors.
    A simple groundwork of starting off on a isolated paradise island; You are tasked by Tom Nook to help develop your island to a livable home that people will want to come visit and live at. Finding all sorts of villagers along the way to come move to your island. There is almost 400 different villagers you can find that range in personalities and looks. Try to be nice to the non kawaii ones. They have feelings too. Besides Shari.
    A game that never really "ends" I was debating on when to write a review but I have achieved a 5 Star Rating Island and now have began to try and catalog all items in the game. There have been a couple updates and each one adds in something new to experience. This game is a enjoyable work of art that can easily be viewed as a stress relief. It also holds a special place for me as me and my girlfriend like to play it together and hold little special dates when we have the time.
    Well done Nintendo.    … Expand
  18. Moretti3511
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    best game eveeeeeeeeeeeeer, I hope they win at the game awards, cause they deserve this.
  19. Ganzganz
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    Only one Island makes this game extremely awful for playing with several kids. Avoid it completely in case there are more than one person to play. My youngest daughter started with an island and the older is suffering since then. I have seriously thought to uninstall the game
  20. blueviper17
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's one of the best switch games I've ever played you can play hundreds of hours collecting fish and insects upgrading your Ireland playing with your friends unlocking new stuff it's addicting I never played Animal Crossing game before but I ride keeps on raining low while I got to seen cuz you only have one Island to f****** cares well I haven't played any other games but still it's still great game even if you get one Island if you have a problem with it being a real time based game you can just fast forward it with your system settings on your Nintendo switch they're going to keep on updating game and I saying Go the f*** Ford cuz you it's one of the best game I've ever played if grammar bad it's because I'm using the microphone and not typing and you can just play co-op which is you're going to have to get used to but the controls are very different and having one Island to be a problem if you have Nintendo switch online which is $19.99 a year so but no **** but still play this game I'd recommend Halle Berry dating Larry very addicting no wonder its of the tendo switches best sellers… Expand
  21. Iheartbobross
    Jul 30, 2020
    3
    One island per console is terrible when sharing with a whole family. Each person that signs in *should* be able to shake furniture out of trees and dig up their fossils each day even if all on the same island, but it’s not built like this. Does Nintendo update the game to allow this? No, no... they waste money and coding time on updating “Dream” visits to islands where you can’t actuallyOne island per console is terrible when sharing with a whole family. Each person that signs in *should* be able to shake furniture out of trees and dig up their fossils each day even if all on the same island, but it’s not built like this. Does Nintendo update the game to allow this? No, no... they waste money and coding time on updating “Dream” visits to islands where you can’t actually do anything nor bring anything back. And you have to have a code to go to one to do nothing.
    Wow. Thanks Nintendo. That’s... great?    … Expand
  22. Arcan
    Jul 30, 2020
    4
    The dialog takes to long, and it's for 60€ NOT the content that I expect. And wenn you want your favorite Villager yeah than buy some Animal Crossing Cards.
  23. moose_stash
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    This is a game that is held back by the fact that it is essentially a beta with constant updates rolling out. I will say, I love animal crossing. I've been playing since the gamecube version and have always loved the charm of having a little town you can escape to. The anthropomorphic animals that become your friends is always welcome in my home and New Horizons delivers on the originalThis is a game that is held back by the fact that it is essentially a beta with constant updates rolling out. I will say, I love animal crossing. I've been playing since the gamecube version and have always loved the charm of having a little town you can escape to. The anthropomorphic animals that become your friends is always welcome in my home and New Horizons delivers on the original concept better than ever before. I've heard critics call this iteration the "Breath of the Wild" of Animal Crossing. I can agree. Never before has there been this much customizability and control of your village. Let me start with some of the positives. First, let me talk about some quality of life improvements that aren't commonly talked about. Your villagers never leave in this game unless you prompt them to leave. This is amazing. Especially from the perspective of someone who likes to play the markets. There is an intrinsic value placed on certain villagers depending on how in-demand they are. In previous games, they would move out unprompted and there was nothing you could do to get them back short of buying their respective amiibo cards. Next, the crafting system is just wonderful and plays well in the new improved atmosphere of New Horizons. It adds a bit of whimsy and character to a series already chock full of the stuff. Now some negatives. As people can see by the review score, you're locked into one island per switch. Which isn't that crazy considering that has been the take of Animal Crossing historically. The biggest thing that knocks it down from being a perfect game for me is the fact that the content wasn't all there upon release. Animal crossing requires long-term dedication for hours a day (within the first few months of this game I have over 300+ hours on my save) and the game can start to feel a little stale by the time a new content update is released. While the charm and whimsy certainly make-up for this fact. There's too many triple-A releases coming out to justify the enormous dedication it takes to do everything you want in this game. All-in-all, it's an excellent experience and if you own a switch, this is a must-have.… Expand
  24. Styles717
    Jul 29, 2020
    4
    Eh its alright. Some really neat ideas have been implemented but it seems like the devs took the Todd Howard approach and left out way too many features from the previous games that made the series so beloved. Music is boring and uninspired. NPCs are one dimensional and lack personality. There also just isn't that much to do in the game. I can see why people new to Animal Crossing wouldEh its alright. Some really neat ideas have been implemented but it seems like the devs took the Todd Howard approach and left out way too many features from the previous games that made the series so beloved. Music is boring and uninspired. NPCs are one dimensional and lack personality. There also just isn't that much to do in the game. I can see why people new to Animal Crossing would think this game is great, and it is fun for a small amount of time. However, those who grew up with animal crossing may be disappointed with how far the game has strayed from the original concepts.… Expand
  25. aegrefdsa
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Had to buy a second switch to have my own save file, **** this anti-consumer **** from nintendo
    The game is fun though, this review would be a 10/10 otherwise
  26. OzckarK
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    In my opinion this is one of the best games for Nintendo switch. There is so much to do, I have spent almost 300 hours in this game and I am still not bored. The only real problem I see with this game is that you can only have one island per console which is stupid. For me it is no problem since I am the only one using my switch but for people who share the same console I can see tis beingIn my opinion this is one of the best games for Nintendo switch. There is so much to do, I have spent almost 300 hours in this game and I am still not bored. The only real problem I see with this game is that you can only have one island per console which is stupid. For me it is no problem since I am the only one using my switch but for people who share the same console I can see tis being a really big and annoying problem.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. GameHunter
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    This is the most difficult game to score. I want to give it at 9 or a 10. But what Nintendo has done here is inexcusable, unnecessary, and unexplainable. If your Switch is yours and yours alone, then you won’t have the same issues I’ve been having. It really boils down to the one island per Switch decision they’ve implemented. Our island rep has lost interest in playing, so that leaves meThis is the most difficult game to score. I want to give it at 9 or a 10. But what Nintendo has done here is inexcusable, unnecessary, and unexplainable. If your Switch is yours and yours alone, then you won’t have the same issues I’ve been having. It really boils down to the one island per Switch decision they’ve implemented. Our island rep has lost interest in playing, so that leaves me with many hundreds of thousands of bells and Nook Miles with nothing to do but try to generate more and more to no end.
    I loved the time I spent with this game. Now realizing that after all this time I spent, everything I’ve earned and unlocked along the way was truly for nothing. And it makes me angry. At this point it would be unfathomable to delete everyone’s save data and start over. I’ve come so far and done so much. I’ve got some rare items, crossbred many colours of flowers, unlocked just about every item currently available in Nooks Shop...and now here I am. Faced with a decision I shouldn’t have to make. Do I delete all this work and start over...or do I just quit?
    Nintendo has shown great disrespect to its customers with their one island decision. It may be the shadiest thing I’ve ever fallen for in terms of video games. I can’t believe they ruined it with this decision. I haven’t enjoyed a game this much in YEARS but...yeah they had to find a way to absolutely kill it for some reason.
    Very disturbing decision by Nintendo and hopefully not a sign of things to come. It’s sad. It really is. Was it greed that prompted this decision? Idk, do they actually think people the world over would buy a second Switch so they could have their own island? That’s just not in cards for many people. Could I? Yeah probably, but that wouldn’t be very financially responsible for someone who has an actual life to live and maintain. What they’ve done here is within their rights, but I don’t understand it, and there’s no way around it. They got my money I guess and that’s good enough for them. How could you Nintendo?    … Expand
  29. BellaYoko
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Can’t stop playing this! Everything looks so cute! Only complaint is i want more islands, but overall, I’m still addicted to it and it’s really fun to play with my nieces and nephews!
  30. Macguy9
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Recently, we purchased Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a reward for my son, who had saved up half of the cost with his allowance. He was excited to play the game, as my wife and I had played every previous version and had told him how much fun it was. We were all looking forward to playing the game and enjoying watching the island build up and grow. When the day arrived, he was the first to log in and play. My wife and I then created characters and started farming and building our homes. Then, the first major 'milestone' arrived. He started working on the quest, then went out for the day. I decided to log in to my account and help out with his quest. Imagine my surprise when I couldn't. Essentially, I was not the 'main' character, and not allowed to progress the main story line. I was disappointed, to say the least. Although I had put quite a number of hours into the game already and built up my home and character, and didn't want to lose that... I was consoled by the idea that I could always start another island and experience the main storyline that way. After all, the Switch has multiple user accounts, right? Wrong. Apparently I have to buy another game copy AND console if I want to experience the game I paid for in full. Or delete my son's island and start over, which I'm not about to do. This is an incredibly poor design choice on Nintendo’s part. Not allowing separate islands? Or allowing multiple players in a *multiplayer game* to have full access to the game features? Ridiculous. This may be the last Nintendo console I allow in my household. I will certainly be scrutinizing their software with independent reviewers very closely before allowing any future purchases in our household.… 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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