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. paolylo
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    10 because of how the game forces players to socialize on Discord, Facebook groups, or anywhere that offers chances to earn more bells, increase their catalog, or play around by collecting villagers while allowing introverts the option to grind away on crafting materials and collectibles. It really doesn't punish the impatient ones for changing the date and time on System Settings because10 because of how the game forces players to socialize on Discord, Facebook groups, or anywhere that offers chances to earn more bells, increase their catalog, or play around by collecting villagers while allowing introverts the option to grind away on crafting materials and collectibles. It really doesn't punish the impatient ones for changing the date and time on System Settings because everyone does it anyway. I couldn't ask for a better way to kill time on the Switch/Switch Lite.… Expand
  2. blinkme0
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honest answer, my wife plays the game almost exclusively but i have enjoyed as well. Personally i disagree with the single island issue but comparing it to EA's egregious Lootboxes and scummy tactics i think is serious hyperbole. Its a genuinely fun sandbox game with a few flaws, it is not meant to have a deep complex narrative other than the one you make for yourselves. Please stopHonest answer, my wife plays the game almost exclusively but i have enjoyed as well. Personally i disagree with the single island issue but comparing it to EA's egregious Lootboxes and scummy tactics i think is serious hyperbole. Its a genuinely fun sandbox game with a few flaws, it is not meant to have a deep complex narrative other than the one you make for yourselves. Please stop overreacting this is almost as bad and cringe as the astral chain and fire emblem review bombings. Lets discuss the issues like mature adults and try to get Nintendo to respond in kind, not scorched earth tactics we're better than this.… Expand
  3. Parag0N
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the whining pu-c’s who didn’t read up on the multiplayer before buying the game. It’s not Nintendo’s fault they are dumb. The core experience of this game is fun as can be. If you don’t cheat it this game can last years and there is no “end” to it. If you never played any animal crossing games this is the best one to start with. Very easy to learn and tons to do if youDon’t listen to the whining pu-c’s who didn’t read up on the multiplayer before buying the game. It’s not Nintendo’s fault they are dumb. The core experience of this game is fun as can be. If you don’t cheat it this game can last years and there is no “end” to it. If you never played any animal crossing games this is the best one to start with. Very easy to learn and tons to do if you enjoy it.… Expand
  4. TheLittleMelo
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    La mejor entrega de la saga por descontado. Es el más divertido, el que tiene una progresión y avance más medido y dosificado y el que ofrece mayores posibilidades de personalización.
    Peca de algunos errores como una IA mejorable, o ciertas incomodidades de gestión (diálogos infinitos para todo y la no posibilidad de fabricar más de un objeto a la vez del mismo tipo).
    Un juego lleno de    La mejor entrega de la saga por descontado. Es el más divertido, el que tiene una progresión y avance más medido y dosificado y el que ofrece mayores posibilidades de personalización.
    Peca de algunos errores como una IA mejorable, o ciertas incomodidades de gestión (diálogos infinitos para todo y la no posibilidad de fabricar más de un objeto a la vez del mismo tipo).

    Un juego lleno de detalles, y visualmente precioso, con entidad propia. El mejor juego para pasar la cuarentena (lleno 130 horas jugadas y lo que me queda!).

    Para colmo sus posibilidades pueden aumentar con actualizaciones gratuitas periódicas siguiendo el mismo patrón que Splatoon.

    Lo mejor del año.    … Expand
  5. vbueso
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game of Nintendo history. The GOTY 2020. Nintendo is a factory of amazing and perfect videogames. And ACNH is their best master game.
  6. Dufflad
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    I've been playing Animal Crossing games since the very first. New Horizons is better in countless ways. New Leaf is the only other game I can think that had a handful of features that I wished made it to New Horizons. I'm over 100 hours in and still loving it.
  7. EFYevan
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    YES, the game starts slowly, but by day 3, I have had so much to do, I don't know what to do with all my time! This is exactly the game the world needs right now. Highly recommended, 10/10.
  8. paperjon
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Don't believe the haters this is a great game band me and my partner are having a great time on our shared island nearly 200 hours in
  9. emily_jen2002
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game if you play on your own Switch. Slow start, but then is flawless.
  10. Ocioaguilera
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    16 notas sobre 100

    Debe dolerles mucho el éxito de este juego a los haters, eso sí, me encanta verlos sufrir.

    Qué culpa tiene Nintendo si hace juego ganadores? Están ofendidos porque RE 3 remake resultó ser un juego de nota 8?

    Sigan llorando jajajaja
  11. dynastyyanks
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This is the most refined and polished Animal Crossing game ever. My girlfriend and I have been playing it obsessively since it came out. I doubt another game this year will bring this much joy.
  12. Fliff
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Animal Crossing has ever been, and to fans of the series it does enough to update the core gameplay loop to keep it fresh and interesting.

    The negative reviews all seem to be people who have never played Animal Crossing before. The one island setup is intentional and has been a thing forever.
  13. Chucko
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This delightful game is helping me cope with lockdown. Having not played since City Folk, it's just what I needed in a new AC console game.
  14. Yogi77
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is great, I’d give it a 9/10. Gave it a 10 for the nonsensical people ever thinking this was a true multiplayer experience. It’s literally the only complaint about the game and people are giving it zero’s. One ridiculous comment I saw “Switch is a family-friendly console, this is not a family-friendly game. Instant zero.” The game doesn’t even let you name your characterThis game is great, I’d give it a 9/10. Gave it a 10 for the nonsensical people ever thinking this was a true multiplayer experience. It’s literally the only complaint about the game and people are giving it zero’s. One ridiculous comment I saw “Switch is a family-friendly console, this is not a family-friendly game. Instant zero.” The game doesn’t even let you name your character something obscene. You can report COMPUTER NPCs for being semi-inappropriate. How is it not family-friendly? Have y’all never played the game before? It’s a SINGLE-PLAYER LIFE SIM. It always has been and it always will be. The fact you can go visit others’ islands in itself is a huge victory. I’m really enjoying this game. The crafting is great, the tiered crafting is pretty cool too. The museum looks amazing compared to past games and I want to catch EVERYTHING! Nook miles are an interesting add, weird, but nothing too essential has been sold there thus far, and what has I’ve been easily able to get the miles for. Heck, I had over 10,000 miles within a few hours and I was playing leisurely (as it’s meant to be played).

    I forgot the thing runs in real time, so it forces you to take breaks unless gathering and crafting and selling are your cup o’ tea. Other games call in the meantime. Great experience thus far about 15-20 hours (play time) in. Again, if you bought this and expected it to be a full multiplayer experience, you clearly didn’t know enough about the game and shouldn’t have bought it. Your fault. End of story. I recommend everyone check this amazing game out. Hundreds of hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  15. Skinny_ev
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Great game, so relaxing in these times. Everyone seems to be complaining about only one island per switch but I sort of like this idea. I am player two and there have only been a few things that I haven't been able to do but in the grand scheme of the game and the fact that you can explore so much.
  16. legacy2xer
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    A very decent game, i don't know what the complaint of having one island per switch is all about?

    No such thing as free lunch in this world and definitely there is no such thing as buying one ticket for the whole family whenever you enter places like Disneyland. You can share the game just fine, you don't need two islands. You can share a car but remember when you pay for the car you    A very decent game, i don't know what the complaint of having one island per switch is all about?

    No such thing as free lunch in this world and definitely there is no such thing as buying one ticket for the whole family whenever you enter places like Disneyland. You can share the game just fine, you don't need two islands. You can share a car but remember when you pay for the car you only get one when you have only got money for the price of one.    … Expand
  17. juanandesign
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Honestly, most of the haters and complainers of the game is people who had played more than 500 hours in less than a year, begging form more content in a 50$ with no DLCs game. It´s absurd. The game gives you a crazy amount of content and hours of fun. Relax and enjoy it, and remember, it is just a game!
  18. Yigzatoth
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Game is solid, i'am giving a 10 because of the unfair review bombing. Otherwise i for me its a 9/10.
  19. YoSahop
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This game is extremely addicting and time consuming. Especially during COVID lockdown. Very advanced and chill. Highly recommend.
  20. alan666
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game! The characters are so charming and loveable! I miss that Brewster is out, but other than that this game is such a huge improvement against New Leaf. I love New Horizons
  21. 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
  22. FullyAlive24
    May 18, 2020
    10
    The thing I find most annoying about New Horizons, is the strange and often terrible design decisions that have players jumping through hugely inconvenient and annoying hoops just to get back to the fun.

    However, once I get over that, this game is astronomically divine. It's calming and rewarding in a way that other games can't be. It has charm that can never be shaken. It has    The thing I find most annoying about New Horizons, is the strange and often terrible design decisions that have players jumping through hugely inconvenient and annoying hoops just to get back to the fun.

    However, once I get over that, this game is astronomically divine. It's calming and rewarding in a way that other games can't be. It has charm that can never be shaken. It has characters that you will adore and build long-lasting attachments to. It has the nerve to make chores desirable, and it has the special sauce that we all needed during this quarantine.

    This is a game that was created with the highest amount of polish possible in this industry, but most importantly, it was made with an absolutely overwhelming amount of love & care, and it shows through and through    … Expand
  23. madz6297
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. It is made with love and care and is packed with new features. It's pitiful that people are lowering ACNH's user score for a sharing an island (Animal Crossing has always had every user play in one town) and having to work more to make things (remaking tools is so simple and does add to the theme that you are exploring and creating this new island). The devs haveThis game is fantastic. It is made with love and care and is packed with new features. It's pitiful that people are lowering ACNH's user score for a sharing an island (Animal Crossing has always had every user play in one town) and having to work more to make things (remaking tools is so simple and does add to the theme that you are exploring and creating this new island). The devs have supplied us with sooo much of what we asked for (literally the majority of what people did when hacking their saves in acnl). The team listened to the AC community and they should be proud of their work ♡… Expand
  24. Nathan53
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Review bombing a game doing well is not cool and I hope metacritic staff do something about this.
  25. 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
  26. BrushedRed
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Such a great series! I've been playing since the first one on Gamecube. Taking what we already love about the series and building on it, this game will be just as good as we all hoped for, no doubt about it. The crafting aspect is very welcome and being able to shape and remodel your island to your will is such a step forward for the series. I've only put around 5 hours on this so far, butSuch a great series! I've been playing since the first one on Gamecube. Taking what we already love about the series and building on it, this game will be just as good as we all hoped for, no doubt about it. The crafting aspect is very welcome and being able to shape and remodel your island to your will is such a step forward for the series. I've only put around 5 hours on this so far, but I'm already in love!

    After spending 5-10 more hours on it today, I can say this is easily the best animal crossing to exist! They really covered everything, and everything is turned up to eleven. Each and every aspect that could have gotten better has gotten better, just look at the museum for instance! It is incredible!
    … Expand
  27. SgtKnux
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I was upset at first about "one island per console," but because of it I've found the value in their decision. My wife and I leave little surprises and gifts for each other since we're co-located, and nothing is really lost progression-wise. If she gets something setup first, then I can still attend ceremonies and experience the "newness" of the island growing. Though the museum'sI was upset at first about "one island per console," but because of it I've found the value in their decision. My wife and I leave little surprises and gifts for each other since we're co-located, and nothing is really lost progression-wise. If she gets something setup first, then I can still attend ceremonies and experience the "newness" of the island growing. Though the museum's donations are shared (which I like), you still have to find things yourself for them to be added to your "creature codex" so progression issues are not felt. I can understand people want their own unique island so they can fly to each others' and visit and whatnot, but so much Animal Crossing Charm comes from sharing your space.

    Just make sure you buy doctors masks and gift them out.    … Expand
  28. Goodnightmoon
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    What's wrong with people here? All this outrage for the 1 Switch = 1 Island is nonsense, first of all Nintendo was very clear about this so people acting surprised about it have only themself to blame, but also every single Animal Crossing before was like this, so how is possible the best one of the series is the one getting bombed? Ridiculous. If you are the secondary player you still getWhat's wrong with people here? All this outrage for the 1 Switch = 1 Island is nonsense, first of all Nintendo was very clear about this so people acting surprised about it have only themself to blame, but also every single Animal Crossing before was like this, so how is possible the best one of the series is the one getting bombed? Ridiculous. If you are the secondary player you still get like 90% of the experience and you are supposed to talk with your family and organize yourselves to make the important choices and share the resources, how is this so hard? And how is people judging the gameplay experience so negatively after just 1-2 days of gameplay? This game is not designed to be fully enjoyed on a couple of days. Grow up, the game is fantastic so far.… Expand
  29. shadowmancer66
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    An absolutely awesome addition to the franchise. Everything about this game has been tailor made for longtime fans of the series. There's a ridiculous amount of quality of life upgrades to the game, any fan of the series will adore the game!
  30. HungryVovka
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Это игра, в которой можно по-настоящему расслабиться) Квинтэссенция фермы, социальной игры, квестов, экономических игр в рамках полноценной игры. Обязательна к покупке каждому владельцу Nintendo Switch, независимо от любви к жанру. Серьёзно, попробуйте)Это игра, в которой можно по-настоящему расслабиться) Квинтэссенция фермы, социальной игры, квестов, экономических игр в рамках полноценной игры. Обязательна к покупке каждому владельцу Nintendo Switch, независимо от любви к жанру. Серьёзно, попробуйте)
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Metascore
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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