Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Mchand9818
    Mar 27, 2020
    2
    One island per console pretty much ruins it. At the very least there should be an option to allow players on the same console to have equal power when it comes to decision making within the island.
  2. mediamajors
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Is it just me or is anyone else getting tired of Nintendo's game restrictions??
    I bought this game for my girlfriend with every intention of creating and sharing a island together but she arrived at the island first and now I feel like my island experience has been watered down. I'm unable to have my own save file and I'm unable to progress the game in any meaningful way. I'm basically a    Is it just me or is anyone else getting tired of Nintendo's game restrictions??
    I bought this game for my girlfriend with every intention of creating and sharing a island together but she arrived at the island first and now I feel like my island experience has been watered down. I'm unable to have my own save file and I'm unable to progress the game in any meaningful way. I'm basically a worker bee. Thanks for creating a wonderful innocent game and then drowning it with monetary restrictions Nintendo. I suppose you expect me to go buy another switch... Oh wait you can't find them because Nintendo doesn't understand what is expected of them    … Expand
  3. cheekynandoseu
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Sorely disappointed with the choice to make it one island only per console. Not only this, but to give essentially all of the power to the first user? It's a completely greed-ridden business tactic if you ask me. What I cannot justify is that this decision was made for a game released on a home console, one promoted and marketed to be played and shared with your family and friends. I'veSorely disappointed with the choice to make it one island only per console. Not only this, but to give essentially all of the power to the first user? It's a completely greed-ridden business tactic if you ask me. What I cannot justify is that this decision was made for a game released on a home console, one promoted and marketed to be played and shared with your family and friends. I've never played an animal crossing game in my life, I was so looking forward to it seeing as I had purchased the special edition console for my partner, and I was met with nothing but dissappointment, as all I can essentially do is place decorations and steal resources. As a first time Nintendo buyer, this experience has left a bad taste in my mouth already.… Expand
  4. barfnarf
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Thia game has caused nothing but grief in my house because of the 1 island per switch rule
  5. DutyStalker
    Apr 20, 2020
    2
    Ok so I actually created my MC account just to review this game. I read it had been review bombed on here so bought it anyway despite all the bad reviews, after owning for a week I can actually believe there would be that many negative reviews it is really disappointing. Me and my daughter hammered Stardew valley for hours/days on end she has been so excited for this to replace it. The gfxOk so I actually created my MC account just to review this game. I read it had been review bombed on here so bought it anyway despite all the bad reviews, after owning for a week I can actually believe there would be that many negative reviews it is really disappointing. Me and my daughter hammered Stardew valley for hours/days on end she has been so excited for this to replace it. The gfx are better and as a single player game she says its ok, but the multi player game they really dropped the ball so you can only have one island per console. At first I didn't think this was too much an issue we could both play on that island although I would have liked to have a separate island under my user account I can progress and send my character to hers it's not possible. One progressing player PER CONSOLE. Basically if you are the person playing with the island owner everything you do is pointless, items you pick up go straight in the island recycle bin. So you can switch leader but this is just covering up the fact this is equally pointless as what's the point nothing you do matters you may be able to access your nook phone as leader but then the other person's stuff just goes straight in the recycle bin instead. It's sad as my daughter is 8 she loves us playing games together she wants me to play this but it's just mind numbingly boring for the second player. The second player can pick items up they go straight in the town recycling bin so unless you want to run all way back there the leader may as well pick everything up as you are never more than a few steps away from each other as you as sharing the same screen, I basically spent hours just following her around like a dog on a lead, and every time I pick my damn bone up it vanishes into the village bin and only my owner can pick it out, following her doing absolutely nothing you can't even explore as you get teleported right next to them when you reach the edge of the screen. I can tell she's disappointed when I say you just play on your own but Jesus there is only so many hours you can spend pointlessly walking around after someone with no purpose what so ever and if you do get involved and pick some items up you have to walk all way back the town centre to pick them up and even then only the leader can access them so I pick them up we walk all way to town Square then she picks them out she even said I may as well pick them up in first place because then we don't have to run back and forth. I think to call this a multiplayer game at all is a disgrace. I'm not a review bomber just a very disappointed dad. We bought it for multiplay and we are playing Stardew valley again a week later that cost us £10 years ago. I tried to keep the review serious but multiplayer is a joke so we had 5min fun her making me out silly outfits on, apart from that I honestly have had more fun playing with the old paperclip Microsoft office assistant. Everything switch seems to be a cash cow theese days, Nintendo asking £59 for mario kart 8 deluxe still which is just a rehash of mario kart 8 that came out 7 or so years ago on their last gen console and super Mario Bros u "Deluxe", some crook in Nintendo saying yes let's take our old game bang deluxe on the end and re release it still for top money on the new console. I will not be buying another Nintendo game system. It's only getting 2 stars as a single player game it's alright but only one player can play single player unless you buy another switch and another game as all the other user accounts have to use the same island only the island owner can progress on. Just glad my other child is 2 and doesn't understand as I would be livid at the thought of having to buy another switch and game so he could play single player as well what a damn disgrace I am utterly disgusted with this money grabbing joke of a game. Bottom line want a fun game to play with your kids get Stardew valley or Minecraft might be old but just as good and the price is spot on value for what you get. This game replaces nothing, better yet get a Windows 95 pc and have a conversation with the office assistant. PATHETIC... PATHETIC!!!!… Expand
  6. gun661
    Apr 20, 2020
    4
    "#1 Best Switch Game of 2020". Catch 10.000 fish in a minigame that requires 2 A-button presses, catch 10.000 bugs in a minigame that requires 1 A-button press, chop 10.000 wood, mine 10.000 ore, dig for 10.000 fossils, and pop 10.000 balloons/lootboxes for rare pieces of furniture. Click through the same repeating speech bubbles when interacting with your NPC villagers. Later in Animal"#1 Best Switch Game of 2020". Catch 10.000 fish in a minigame that requires 2 A-button presses, catch 10.000 bugs in a minigame that requires 1 A-button press, chop 10.000 wood, mine 10.000 ore, dig for 10.000 fossils, and pop 10.000 balloons/lootboxes for rare pieces of furniture. Click through the same repeating speech bubbles when interacting with your NPC villagers. Later in Animal Crossing: New Horizons you can also edit the layout of your 3D-level, piece by piece. One of the "best games of 2020" is a cumbersome 3D-level-editor in which you have to do busy work to gather randomly appearing 3D models of furniture, dress up your character, and outfit an empty museum which probably no one but yourself will visit. This whole "game" is like outfitting an empty museum which will never be visited by many interested visitors. That's about it, that is the extent of interaction this game provides - for the "multiplayer" part see almost every other review. The only feature that made me play this game 5 minutes a day for several days is the "skinner box", i.e. the variable rewards, i.e. the chance that maybe a rare piece of furniture appears in one of the balloons/lootboxes or in one of the ingame stores. But after you've placed your rare piece of furniture and after you've equipped your new fancy hat, there's just nothing much to do but grinding and looking at good looking 3D items.… Expand
  7. gabriot
    Apr 8, 2020
    2
    If this game were made by ANY OTHER company than Nintendo they would have never gotten the free pass by critics this milquetoast sub mediocre uninspired trashbag of a game received.

    It's one of the worst games I've played on the Switch. Where to even begin. For starters, the completely F-U Nintendo gave to fans of people that have multiple family members that play on their Switch is    If this game were made by ANY OTHER company than Nintendo they would have never gotten the free pass by critics this milquetoast sub mediocre uninspired trashbag of a game received.

    It's one of the worst games I've played on the Switch. Where to even begin.

    For starters, the completely F-U Nintendo gave to fans of people that have multiple family members that play on their Switch is just beyond excusable. If you aren't the main player account of the switch you a.) Cannot create a different island b.) Can't visit anyone online without linking and paying for a completely brand new online account and c.) Can't actually advance the game AT ALL and have to wait for the main account player to actually progress the game for everyone else. This is some ActiBlizzard level BS I wouldn't expect from Nintendo, scary sign for things that may be to come.

    But even if all that were fixed it's still just such a bad game. There's NOTHING to do here! Seriously what is there to do? The crafting system is the most rudimentary I've ever seen in a game, the graphics suck, the dialogue - oh my GOD the dialogue is mind numbingly frustrating. 90% of it is meaningless, but it just goes on and ON and ON AND ON!! You just sit there pressing the "a" button over and over again rolling your eyes that you have to sit through yet another endless bit of dialogue that goes in circles and circles, repeating the same thing he's saying over and over and OVER AGAIN. For instance in a recent update there is a bunny that lets you know there are eggs to be found for a limited amount of time until Easter (or "Egg Day" as their PC overlords commanded them to call it). That's all he says in essence, but it takes 20 freaking pages of dialogue going in circles over and over again that you have to sit through for him to say it.

    And on that note every single npc in this game just has literally nothing to say, like EVER. No personality, no actual tasks to be done, no real interactions, NOTHING! It's just such a bad game. How anyone can enjoy this is beyond me. Avoid it like the plague.    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. Iznax
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Nintendo is on a constant high note with the Switch.
    Another best in the series for one more amazing IP.

    If you were on the fence about getting in to Animal Crossing there is no better time to start, and if you are a fan this is a must!
  10. hukt_own_fonikz
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best Animal Crossing to date. Crazy attention to detail, lots of freedom, the neighbors have more personality, even the Nooks have turned away from their life of crime and are pleasant to chat with this time around. Lots of sequenced events which feels fresh for the series, and there are lots of tasks to accomplish. If you want the game badly enough that you need your own personal island,Best Animal Crossing to date. Crazy attention to detail, lots of freedom, the neighbors have more personality, even the Nooks have turned away from their life of crime and are pleasant to chat with this time around. Lots of sequenced events which feels fresh for the series, and there are lots of tasks to accomplish. If you want the game badly enough that you need your own personal island, you're much better off owning your own Switch and copy of the game. Otherwise enjoy the enhanced Party Play mode where you both get to experience the game together. Animal Crossing is a social game at heart.… Expand
  11. robyAp
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The best game in the entire franchise. Refine and expand what your past installment did.
  12. DestinyLord1134
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    This game is completely ruined by the fact you need to have 2 concoles and 2 games to play in the same household, especially when the price for entry is currently over 500 dollars for the console and game because of price gouging.
  13. vceolin
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    awesome game, incredibly fun. Makes me want to go to sleep irl earlier just to see what new things I will have on my island in the next day
  14. Jaimeastur
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Es un juego muy bien hecho, te sacará de tu rutina, a mi me encanta jugarlo con mi hija de 4 años, podemos jugar los dos a la vez y se lo pasa de maravilla
  15. RyanElliott
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    This game is pretty good, it's good to see animal crossing back at it's feet (after that one garbage game on the wii u) the games charming, funny sometimes. and just everything animal crossing.
  16. darxiv
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    I have had to rewrite my review. I expected more content for player 2 after the first week and upgrading buildings. Sadly this game is only meant for 1 player. If you are not the citizen representative then you are playing a very shallow game. Everything you can do is nothing compared to the first person on the island.

    Very frustrating experience since there are some great improvements    I have had to rewrite my review. I expected more content for player 2 after the first week and upgrading buildings. Sadly this game is only meant for 1 player. If you are not the citizen representative then you are playing a very shallow game. Everything you can do is nothing compared to the first person on the island.

    Very frustrating experience since there are some great improvements to other parts of the game.    … Expand
  17. IRhodes
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Great game and so relaxing. If you liked the previous ones in the series you'll this. Many new features and enhanced but still charming graphics. Must buy switch and switch kite game
  18. Olivierdotwmv
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Extremely anti consumer game. Nintendo is only getting away with this because their fans accept anything from them
  19. FlyingPiloswine
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I am a single player that does not have to share an island, and who sees online interactions as a small quirk instead of a needed feature. This game is amazing for me.

    However, I am 100% in support of the anger and frustration my fellow users who have to share an island are experiencing. If I had to share with a sibling or my wife, I would be extremely angry. It just isn't fair that you    I am a single player that does not have to share an island, and who sees online interactions as a small quirk instead of a needed feature. This game is amazing for me.

    However, I am 100% in support of the anger and frustration my fellow users who have to share an island are experiencing. If I had to share with a sibling or my wife, I would be extremely angry. It just isn't fair that you don't get your own save file and agency. We all can't afford multiple game consoles for the sole purpose of having a unique save file. That is downright preposterous, and I am certain it was some big wig exec who decided that.    … Expand
  20. Poochingus
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    It is hard to give this game a lukewarm score, but that is what ended up happening with this game.

    From a gameplay standpoint, it is very surely animal crossing. It includes most of the features from past games, some which were lost including some bugs and fish. This is all nice. It is as expected. The good: -better graphics with dynamic lighting based on weather -customization of    It is hard to give this game a lukewarm score, but that is what ended up happening with this game.

    From a gameplay standpoint, it is very surely animal crossing. It includes most of the features from past games, some which were lost including some bugs and fish. This is all nice. It is as expected.

    The good:
    -better graphics with dynamic lighting based on weather
    -customization of your Island allows for making the exact town you want
    -putting furniture outside for the first time
    -nook miles gives daily and long term motivation to do many varied things in the game and allow for faster progress and reduce boredom
    -You now progress more than just your house and the store, which gives a better sense of growth
    -museum is way more pretty
    -custom items are an amazing addition, custom hats, shirts, pants, skirts, face art(think adding facial hair) , and even ground tiles can be added.

    The Bad:
    -Made multiplayer very poorly
    -multiple people in the same town cannot help add to growing the town, and can get soft locked by recipes that aren't given to them
    -Island tied to your console, not the game save on the cart or even your nintendo account/profile
    -you cannot transfer you Island(save data) to another console
    -Nintendo refuses to provide cloud saves for no good reason(claiming to prevent cheating and manipulation, even though time travel is still possible and used heavily).
    -Not enough new content. The game needed a new villager type or two. Needed way more new bugs, fish and fossils to keep me trawling the waters and carefully treading between trees. At that, different tree types would have been nice too.
    -crafting only 1 item at a time. It gets tedious and annoying to craft tons of items in a sitting. No idea why I can't craft 20 fish bait at once instead of one at a time, watching the animations over and over. That isn't gameplay, that isn't fun, that isn't relaxing.
    -Would have liked to see other static town NPCs make a return, especially bather's kin with the observatory and the cafe. The police dogs are also sorely missed.

    This had the chance to be the quintessential animal crossing, but it failed on all fronts and just became another iteration, a fun one, but nothing special. It isn't a Smash Ultimate, but if you want a relaxing game or just a return to the series, it is adequate. Just don't expect to enjoy any multiplayer, this is a very single player game, and be sure you have the switch console you want to have forever, don't settle for a console you don't want, because upgrading either means a new console, or losing ALL your game progress.    … Expand
  21. DJTwinz
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing is a charming game that is a fantastic upgrade from previous entries in the series. The game is visually gorgeous and adds so many details and things to discover for players. In the game the player has many options to make the island THEIR OWN through the freedoms of placing anything outside to terraforming it to your liking. I’ve already put in almost 40 hours in and hopeAnimal Crossing is a charming game that is a fantastic upgrade from previous entries in the series. The game is visually gorgeous and adds so many details and things to discover for players. In the game the player has many options to make the island THEIR OWN through the freedoms of placing anything outside to terraforming it to your liking. I’ve already put in almost 40 hours in and hope I can keep playing for a long time. While being limited to one island may seem terrible to many seeking their own islands on the same Switch Animal Crossing is meant to be a social expierence with friends and family members. Animal Crossing is also a large game for the Switch and as the switch stores user data on the console I’d imagine multiple islands would take a large amount of space without an SD card. I’ve enjoyed playing with my family and will continue loving this game that has so much passion and detail put into it and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to relax or have fun.… Expand
  22. Hoenn
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    I will only fix my score once Nintendo:

    Allows us to move the Resident Services building, get rid of the campsite, craft in bulk, and have additional islands on the same console.

    Otherwise I'd give the game an 8.
  23. TheRealHighKing
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's a great visit back to the series. I guess I'm not too blasted away by the one island per switch because my wife and I have had our own for various other reasons and games long before this, and it's not like it was a secret before the game launched.
  24. Cephey
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I hate HATERS, i set 0 to all heaters! There is no anymore point in user score when just some dump haters set 0, and that mean NOTHING.
  25. SuperKrampus
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Best game that I have EVER played! So much thought and care went into turning this into a genuinely immersive experience. Personally, the 1 island per switch problem didn’t affect me as I have my own personal switch and my brother who also plays has HIS own. The characters are way more lifelike than in Animal Crossing New Leaf and I feel like my island is truly mine. You can placeBest game that I have EVER played! So much thought and care went into turning this into a genuinely immersive experience. Personally, the 1 island per switch problem didn’t affect me as I have my own personal switch and my brother who also plays has HIS own. The characters are way more lifelike than in Animal Crossing New Leaf and I feel like my island is truly mine. You can place furniture inside OR outside as well as building shops, bridges, ramps and even a giant robot! With the shops you can find carefully designed furniture and clothing! Most of the furniture you buy can even be customized into multiple styles, truly making it feel like yours! You can also craft your own furniture such as chairs, tables and beds! It makes it feel like you have a part in your island life. With the clothing store you can buy hats, shirts, pants and more! Unfortunately this game has been review BOMBED by people who in the end won’t make change! This is the best Switch game and I highly recommend. This game is a 10/10, not 5.7.… Expand
  26. KoiFish
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    It’s a good game, well designed, good art direction, lots to create. It’s not a game for everybody, but if you’re even a little creative you’ll enjoy it and it’ll be relaxing fun. However the game does drop a point for me due to the forced sharing of an island on the same console. It has always been part of the franchise, but it was largely due to technological limitations in my opinion.It’s a good game, well designed, good art direction, lots to create. It’s not a game for everybody, but if you’re even a little creative you’ll enjoy it and it’ll be relaxing fun. However the game does drop a point for me due to the forced sharing of an island on the same console. It has always been part of the franchise, but it was largely due to technological limitations in my opinion. But sharing an island isn’t horrible in fact it can lead to a much more interesting experience. If we ever get the option to have separate islands my score will go up to a nine. Long and short of it is: if you think you’d like it, you will. If you’re interested give it a try… Expand
  27. Aapo
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Absolute Joy! It is just so fun and relaxing! And i hate you people who are bombing The reviews down cause u dont get your two islands per console **** you
  28. 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
  29. alpharin
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    why one island? and why not a speaker doesn't make any things? but i love timmy's paws!! and the game is very addictive
  30. Meave
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Love Love LOVE this new addition to the Animal Crossing saga. So many things to do and it is SO MUCH FUN!
  31. GabOSv2
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Friendly, a nice online system. Everyday you'll find something new. The crsfting look so great
  32. Supah
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Seeing animal crossing in HD is amazing! Having to build everything from the ground up makes you even more eager to unlock everything. And the addition of nookmiles, that you are given for everyday tasks, makes the game even more addicting to play! As a former new leaf and wild world player I would definitely recommend this game.
  33. Robert_C
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Very fun and relaxing game, the design of the character are very nice, especially the animals like Tom Nook where you can even see the little fur instead of a simple color gradient, sure the game have its faults, but it is very accessible and everyone can enjoy it.
  34. rivalplatinum
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the game the world needed at this bleak point in history. The island is beautiful, the dialogue is charming, and it fulfills the needs I want from an Animal Crossing game. If you come into this franchise expecting dramatic quest plotlines, you will be disappointed. This is a game about sitting back, making friends and enjoying a quiet life. Animal CrossingAnimal Crossing New Horizons is the game the world needed at this bleak point in history. The island is beautiful, the dialogue is charming, and it fulfills the needs I want from an Animal Crossing game. If you come into this franchise expecting dramatic quest plotlines, you will be disappointed. This is a game about sitting back, making friends and enjoying a quiet life. Animal Crossing New Horizons is not a game that can be binged if you want to get the full experience. It's something you play a little of a day. I look forward to continuing to enjoy my island one day at a time.… Expand
  35. AlwayzB
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this game in good faith. I don't want this to be a shallow "review bomb", but it is the only way, I feel, to get Nintendo's attention and get a genuine fix pushed forward.

    An absolutely brilliant game with 1 unbelievable fatal flaw: Having multiple players on the same Switch gates features, progress, and quests from all but the 1st player to play. Not    Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this game in good faith. I don't want this to be a shallow "review bomb", but it is the only way, I feel, to get Nintendo's attention and get a genuine fix pushed forward.

    An absolutely brilliant game with 1 unbelievable fatal flaw: Having multiple players on the same Switch gates features, progress, and quests from all but the 1st player to play. Not only is there only 1 island per console (a design feature that should have been abandoned in the industry back in 1996), but only the 1st player to start the save file is designated as "Island Representative". Only they may talk to Tom Nook every day for quests, get various crafting recipes that, as far as I can tell, are exclusive to them, only they can place the housing for new residents, start building the museum, and on and on.

    It's such an unfathomable misstep in an otherwise brilliant game. It's an easy 10/10 if they fix this, and fix it right. First and foremost, allow every player to make island progress and decisions, designating each player as the Island Representative role. Secondly, please, allow for multiple Islands per console; 1 for each player account. The *only* reasonable explanation for this decision is to pressure consumers into buying not only multiple copies of the game, but multiple Switches entirely. This is unacceptable and downright predatory. If they're concerned of people cheating and having multiple islands to farm, people already Time Travel, so who cares?

    Please, please, please. Do the right thing, fix these incredibly broken parts of your game, and let me love this game as it deserves to be loved.    … Expand
  36. comrad5055
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Another great Animal Crossing installment. It keeps all the basics you love from the old games while adding new islands to explore and a fun crafting system.
  37. TempestTeacup
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely adorable, relaxing, and fun. Perfect for sheltering in place. It’s extremely polished and improves on some of the more tedious elements of old games. It’s truly spectacular.
  38. Robbyiss
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    People have valid concerns with the oversight of a single island on each switch, however I don't believe that makes the game a 0/10. There is truly some trash games on the eShop and New Horizons is not one of them. Since everyone is basing their review on this one flaw, I'll base mine with the fact that I don't share the game with anyone so the game has been perfect for me.
  39. Aivi
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I dont think that one switch for one island is bad or good. I played the original games and hated them because it was boring to me. Now I get to go on and drop gifts off for my boyfriend in front of his house, hop over to my roommates island and hang out with either one and and drop gifts for them too. I think it's fun to see what's different when I wake up and discussing what to do orI dont think that one switch for one island is bad or good. I played the original games and hated them because it was boring to me. Now I get to go on and drop gifts off for my boyfriend in front of his house, hop over to my roommates island and hang out with either one and and drop gifts for them too. I think it's fun to see what's different when I wake up and discussing what to do or where to out things. It makes it more of a community game.… Expand
  40. jenova1816
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    only one island per console is so stupid. update the game and fix the issue, it doesnt work well for anyone with multiple people playing on one switch. at this point it's just a waste of money that I should not have spent at all. if this is the new set up for games I will never buy another switch game.
  41. vontrev
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you have 2 people playing on the same switch all progress is locked behind the first person who loads up the game on the switch. you cannot have multiple islands and the second player cannot progress without the first one doing all of the progression stuff first. pointless and horrifically badly designed, how an oversight this large could possibly be made is beyond comprehension.
  42. PhilM80
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    After the initial novelty wears off you'll get exactly as many hours enjoyment as you would sitting in front of a doll house. If that's alot of hours then this game is for you. Personally, I can't believe I wasted money on it.
  43. Wgardner83
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game, It’s my first Animal Crossing. I love all the stuff to do, in this crazy world today, it’s a nice relaxing game to get away from reality. My household has 3 switches though, so the single island to a switch thing don’t bother me.
  44. mpsebastian
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    All AC games have had the one island per console gimmick. I don't like, but it was to be expected. The game is great, really fun and cute.
  45. Alliam
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Same criticism of the game as others here...the single island per switch limitation means I'll never get to play the full experience of the game as the secondary AC player in the house. This single decision (also not helped by the lack of real save game backup) is enough to ruin an otherwise excellent game. If people can't play it, can it really be any good? No.
  46. CruisRad
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    Game is fun to play. The one island per switch console thing is a joke in this day and age. Average game and overall good time waster. Too bad the overall features are stuck in the past. Online enabled with events and multiple islands per family could have made this a classic. As it is - a graphical update of a GameCube game
  47. Pdsims
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's an awesome addition to the series! Those who are complaining about the multiplayer obviously aren't familiar with the early series. It's got great features and the Nook miles are a clever way to make mini objectives so it's not just build the biggest house and fill the museum. Lot's to do!
  48. StuPotField
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    great great game, haven't had so much fun in a while, me and my mom live on the same island, it's been pretty fun doing stuff together, don't mind the review bombers everyone, the game is godlike.
  49. isabellamarie
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    super fun game, just really unfortunate that i got it to play with my boyfriend on his switch and since i was the first person to make a character i am the only one granted to perform all of the more fun tasks that make the game what it is. in other words only the first person who makes an account gets to pick the island and where everything goes and upgrades etc... anyone else after maysuper fun game, just really unfortunate that i got it to play with my boyfriend on his switch and since i was the first person to make a character i am the only one granted to perform all of the more fun tasks that make the game what it is. in other words only the first person who makes an account gets to pick the island and where everything goes and upgrades etc... anyone else after may still love on the island but they do not get their own and do not get to complete any tasks. so if you’re planning to buy this for your kids to share, don’t. seems like nintendo just wants everyone to buy all their kids switches and guess what? more games. pathetic.… Expand
  50. melodygroberts
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing. I've been a continuous player of the series since the gamecube version, and every game they release just gets better and better. The feeling of accomplishment when getting nook miles completed, your house upgraded, and unlocking all of the shops and DIY projects is so great! This game has been the best yet, and I hope they never stop making it!
  51. SleepzCat
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Would be a 10 but multiplayer really wasn't handled well, and it's disappointing that you can only have one island per switch. But other than that it's a near perfect game in my opinion and it's been hard for me to out down.
  52. Leunam
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is my first animal crossing game due to the fact that it's the first that interested me. The single player offerings and online multiplayer and almost flawlessly executed. Online joining could be smoothed out a little. The fact that you can only have one island per switch is forcing people to not do local co-op play if they want a private island. I personally think this game is aThis is my first animal crossing game due to the fact that it's the first that interested me. The single player offerings and online multiplayer and almost flawlessly executed. Online joining could be smoothed out a little. The fact that you can only have one island per switch is forcing people to not do local co-op play if they want a private island. I personally think this game is a 8.5-9 rating but since people are giving zeroes due to the the single island and online issues I give it a ten to try and help balance out the scores.… Expand
  53. Cutsupreme1
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I have played evey animal crossing going back to the game cube and this game out shines them all
  54. devinm5821
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Love this game!! Sorry to all the people who didn't do their research before they purchased the game and are mad about the single sole console multiplayer options, but this game is still incredible. There is so much to do and so many goals to achieve, it makes me so excited for the future of the game.
  55. JuniKava
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing AC games since the very first one came out and I’ve never been disappointed. But NH has gone above and beyond any expectations I had. I’ve been playing non stop since I downloaded it at midnight release and so have my friends. I’m excited to see what new seasons bring, events, and other things. I think Nintendo nailed Pocket Camp (the animal crossing phone app) and ifI’ve been playing AC games since the very first one came out and I’ve never been disappointed. But NH has gone above and beyond any expectations I had. I’ve been playing non stop since I downloaded it at midnight release and so have my friends. I’m excited to see what new seasons bring, events, and other things. I think Nintendo nailed Pocket Camp (the animal crossing phone app) and if this full fledged game continues on that success, which I believe it will, then this will be something to play for a long long time!… Expand
  56. PapiDodo
    Mar 24, 2020
    4
    No, no, **** no.

    The most boring, overrated annoying game. Imagine if you will that you pay 60 dollars for a game where you run around collecting sticks and **** and then have to wait till the next day till you can do anything remotely interesting. Multiplayer is a nightmare to set up. What kind of game makes you wait days to weeks to be able to do 'fun' things. People keep mentioning    No, no, **** no.

    The most boring, overrated annoying game. Imagine if you will that you pay 60 dollars for a game where you run around collecting sticks and **** and then have to wait till the next day till you can do anything remotely interesting. Multiplayer is a nightmare to set up. What kind of game makes you wait days to weeks to be able to do 'fun' things. People keep mentioning that you build relationships with the villagers, well that's the biggest piece of whale **** i have ever heard in my life. If i read what I just told you to anyone else but didn't mention the name "animal crossing" you'd think that this was one of those ads you see for mobile games. You are paying 60 dollars for a **** mobile game. I will admit as far as I saw there was no micro-transactions.

    I have a little sister who also plays the game. Well to my realization since she is player 1, she basically in control of the progress and I am left to do whatever the **** till she progresses things forward. I cannot make my own island. What kind of backward thinking is that? Mindless drones will tell you that the other games have always been this way. This is **** 2020, there's absolutely no excuse to enforce this. It doesn't cost them extra money, extra resources or extra thinking to get rid of this bull****. In fact, it probably costed them time and resources TO MAKE IT WORK LIKE THAT. It's a clear attempt by Nintendo to force the purchase of a second switch along with a game cartridge. Absolutely disgusting and not in the least bit warranted for what is a ****ty mobile game.

    Do yourself a favor and do not buy this game. I promise no matter what reviewers will tell you, its all bull****. Do you really wanna sit for 3 hours collecting sea shells and wood to sell. All that just to achieve absolutely nothing?

    I recommend you try Stardew Valley instead. The characters have far more depth. There's a story to tell. The characters you meet are not all generic furry fetish toys who apparently all need to work out (talking about the **** weird rat, ace).    … Expand
  57. BenCalano
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The best ever. Those who are saying that the crafting system and breakable tools just want instant gratification. That is not the main point of the game!!!

    The BEST EVER
  58. StevieStrange
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in my life on any console. If you disagree, you are incorrect and live a dismal and soulless life.
  59. wtfNintendo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    My kids share a switch. I have my own and didn't want to fight with them over who got to play so we bought 2 copies of the game (digital download for mine, physical cartridge for the kids) and my kids both contributed towards 1/3 of the cost. And now we find out they can't have separate files or have their own island?!!! My son is devastated, we're all stuck in the house togetherMy kids share a switch. I have my own and didn't want to fight with them over who got to play so we bought 2 copies of the game (digital download for mine, physical cartridge for the kids) and my kids both contributed towards 1/3 of the cost. And now we find out they can't have separate files or have their own island?!!! My son is devastated, we're all stuck in the house together because of the pandemic and he's too young to understand corporate greed is why he can't play a game he had to contribute a significant amount of his allowance towards. I've been a loyal Nintendo consumer for almost 40 years and this is the thing that's going to drive me to Playstation/Xbox in the future. I won't buy another Nintendo game unless they fix this ridiculous mess.… Expand
  60. Mr_Alaskan
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I would love to rate this game higher as the content you can do is perfect for relaxing and such when you're able to. But being the second person in this game means that you are heavily restricted on what you can do and your progress is limited to how far the first person gets on their own. I can live with having only one island per switch, but not being able to do everything because II would love to rate this game higher as the content you can do is perfect for relaxing and such when you're able to. But being the second person in this game means that you are heavily restricted on what you can do and your progress is limited to how far the first person gets on their own. I can live with having only one island per switch, but not being able to do everything because I signed in second is just disgraceful, I either have to live with not being able to do everything or have to buy a whole second switch. It would be so easy to let the second or more players to do things like build bridges or to place resident houses, but I will never be able to unless I reset the whole game just to make me the main character. If they fix this then I would totally recommend this game, but until then I say don't give Nintendo your money.… Expand
  61. Animalcrossing4
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This games really fun to play solo and I recommend getting it if you haven't already got it
  62. Grimesly
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    It hides the fact that only the first player actually is a full player from you. Ruining some major features. Fix this sh!t, and it'll be a great game.
  63. Hajo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The island locking honestly broke the entire experience for me and my entire family. Very disappointed with Nintendo.
  64. Keihaxvx
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I love New Horizons! So much fun and so much to do! I love the graphics as well!
  65. YoloSwagersarus
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The game is okay but the local multiplayer experience is terrible. One island per console is not so bad, but the fact that subsequent players cannot progress in the game and only the first player (who becomes the island representative) can advance the island is nonsensical. Also, many DIY recipes are only available to the first player, so if I want a bed in my house I have to getThe game is okay but the local multiplayer experience is terrible. One island per console is not so bad, but the fact that subsequent players cannot progress in the game and only the first player (who becomes the island representative) can advance the island is nonsensical. Also, many DIY recipes are only available to the first player, so if I want a bed in my house I have to get resources, give them to my gf (who is the first player) and have her make them for me and then get them.

    It is clearly a move made so that Nintendo can sell more consoles and greatly anti-consumer. Hopefully if we get angry enough about this they will change that, otherwise they have no reason to.    … Expand
  66. JohnX152634
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    While animal crossing is a great game a few things from Nintendo really ruins this game. One is the fact that you get One Island per Console! My family has one switch for 3 users meaning that I had to start on a island which was already developed. So to have the full experience I would have to by a new switch. Secondly, Nintendo seems to be taking down most of the videos made of this gameWhile animal crossing is a great game a few things from Nintendo really ruins this game. One is the fact that you get One Island per Console! My family has one switch for 3 users meaning that I had to start on a island which was already developed. So to have the full experience I would have to by a new switch. Secondly, Nintendo seems to be taking down most of the videos made of this game including pure gameplay. I've clicked on many videos on animal crossing which then said Nintendo took it down due to copy-right. So overall it is a good game tarnished by another greedy corporation.… Expand
  67. Vekks
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The one island per switch is a real bummer. It's less a feature and more a restriction (especially if you're the second player) It feels like Nintendo is trying to force consumers to buy a second switch (or more).
  68. Dumbgame2020
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    1 island per switch? Seriously? I'm glad I sold my switch to a friend. Wont be buying another.
  69. Thatguy97
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Bought because my girlfriend was so excited to play, I worked nightshift the next day so she told me to play first at midnight and report how good it was. I thought it was great until I realized that my girlfriend was player 2 and was greatly upset that she had no progression or objectives in the game. The fact that Nintendo would think in any way that this is appropriate. Thank god IBought because my girlfriend was so excited to play, I worked nightshift the next day so she told me to play first at midnight and report how good it was. I thought it was great until I realized that my girlfriend was player 2 and was greatly upset that she had no progression or objectives in the game. The fact that Nintendo would think in any way that this is appropriate. Thank god I don't have kids to fight over who's a mayor!… Expand
  70. acnhisbad
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    I am reviewing this as someone who is not playing as the "island representative" (not the primary player).
    Nintendo's decision to limit the actions of people playing local multiplayer is garbage. They are telling people who love this franchise to buy a second switch or go f*** themselves.
    My partner bought the game for us to play together and 6 days in, they have almost 40 furniture    I am reviewing this as someone who is not playing as the "island representative" (not the primary player).
    Nintendo's decision to limit the actions of people playing local multiplayer is garbage. They are telling people who love this franchise to buy a second switch or go f*** themselves.
    My partner bought the game for us to play together and 6 days in, they have almost 40 furniture recipes and I (who has played the same amount as they have) only have 15. The game severely limits what the second+ players can do in the game to the point of making it feel like a bad animal crossing game.
    I'd even accept being able to buy all the DIY recipes the primary player receives, but at the time of writing this is impossible and player 2 will NEVER be able to build a peach chair.
    It's so strange that Nintendo would acknowledge that the Switch is a console that is sharable and to be used by more than one person (Pokemon SWSH allows multiple save accounts per switch so they know several people will play each game on a single console) but turn around and make the game so garbage for everyone but the first to play it.
    I'm sure I'd love the game if I started playing first, but speaking as someone who did not, fix your s*** Nintendo.    … Expand
  71. Notsoawesomelee
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The fact that the primary player (the first person to play the game) is the only person who has full access to the game is nonsensical. Basic features such as obtaining tools are locked to secondary players if the primary player has not unlocked them yet. This makes it hard to play the game as a family. There cannot be cooperation to share an island if members on the island are not equals.The fact that the primary player (the first person to play the game) is the only person who has full access to the game is nonsensical. Basic features such as obtaining tools are locked to secondary players if the primary player has not unlocked them yet. This makes it hard to play the game as a family. There cannot be cooperation to share an island if members on the island are not equals. Moreover, there is no indication when you set up the game that primary players will be the only account with full access to the game. This means if you set an account up for your child, parent, partner or any other player who will not play it full time, you can only progress insofar they have unlocked these features for the game for you. Very annoying and seems like either Nintendo has done this for financial gain or they do not have the ability to have more than one island on each save file. Take your pick… Expand
  72. Circusthug
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The one island thing is stupid. Zero cloud save is even worse. I fully regret buying this game.
  73. DizzleD
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    Great single player! I don't know how they messed up multiplayer so badly. The restrictions are mind boggling. They made it seem like you could do so much. But you really don't have any player interaction either.
  74. DulceaBree
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I was really looking forward to this game. So I spent the first day getting my island in order and planned out. I was excited to get to play with my husband and kids...then I find that they don't get their own islands. What a waste...if we wanna play together we've got to buy more switches..and copies of the game. Greedy much? Nintendo is the new Coronavirus.
  75. ganjaAPE
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Could have been the best Animal Crossing game to date but nope, Nintendo has to ruin it by only allowing one island per game. Girlfriend loves the game, I absolutely hate it now.
  76. steevee
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This game is undeniably adorable and super fun, unless, like me, you are the second player on the same switch system. Then the game locks you out of all consequential decisions and you have to wait for player one to progress as a passive resident on the same island. The only way to get the full experience is to but another switch system. This is absolutely not acceptable and has destroyedThis game is undeniably adorable and super fun, unless, like me, you are the second player on the same switch system. Then the game locks you out of all consequential decisions and you have to wait for player one to progress as a passive resident on the same island. The only way to get the full experience is to but another switch system. This is absolutely not acceptable and has destroyed and fun I was having in the game.… Expand
  77. rbish
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Trying to make households buy multiple switches because they can't make their own islands and being locked behind player number ones progress.
    Smells like EA
  78. askold666
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Well first let me say that I'm not here to bash the game but this needs to be fixed. I bought the game, digital version and now we may ask for a refund. Yes I like the game but its a cute thing to say we decided to go with only one island per console so families could comucicate and co-operate. If we could at least.. We all love the game butwe feel like nintendo made many poor decisionsWell first let me say that I'm not here to bash the game but this needs to be fixed. I bought the game, digital version and now we may ask for a refund. Yes I like the game but its a cute thing to say we decided to go with only one island per console so families could comucicate and co-operate. If we could at least.. We all love the game butwe feel like nintendo made many poor decisions with this one, what could be the best game (well it is if your are the only one playing).... I'm lost for words, Nintendo you are becoming like every bad companies in there, jsut Greedy… Expand
  79. Jackary
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Every single Animal Crossing entry has been 1 island per console (per memory).

    Ignore most of these reviews from players who are salty and clearly havent played Animal Crossing before.
  80. BlazedIon
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    the inability for users of the same switch to have different islands isn’t cool. In fact, only the first player on the switch can complete assignments from Tom Nook and other characters. You have to buy a 2nd console if more than one person in your household wants to get the full game experience. That's unacceptable. Nintendo is acting alot like EA in this buisness practice.
  81. aerthax
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I'm really disappointed by this Nintendo game. The fact that you can only play on one island on one console even if you log in through different accounts and only the Player Nr.1 can actually make progress in the game is very frustrating. I will return the game because Nintendo unveils prehistoric strategies to force the people to buy more nintendo switch consoles. For bigger families andI'm really disappointed by this Nintendo game. The fact that you can only play on one island on one console even if you log in through different accounts and only the Player Nr.1 can actually make progress in the game is very frustrating. I will return the game because Nintendo unveils prehistoric strategies to force the people to buy more nintendo switch consoles. For bigger families and couples it's even more horrible.
    Sorry, Nintendo.
    Very bad Move    … Expand
  82. LordGreenPotato
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I was very disappointed with this game. I love the animal crossing series, but I am not a fan of new horizons. The game itself is amazing, but I can't play it. The fact that only the first resident can make changes and progress the island is infuriating, my little sister demanded to play first and now she has no idea what she's doing, and I can't play the game I paid $60 for. Unbelievable.
  83. DocMoney
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    The game is great if you plan on playing alone. There are no multiple save files to support multiple islands which creates a huge problem. Do not buy this game if you have multiple people who are interested in playing. You all share an island and all the resources. You would have to buy an additional switch console for any player who wants their own island. It comes off as very antiThe game is great if you plan on playing alone. There are no multiple save files to support multiple islands which creates a huge problem. Do not buy this game if you have multiple people who are interested in playing. You all share an island and all the resources. You would have to buy an additional switch console for any player who wants their own island. It comes off as very anti player.

    I'm very disappointed in the developers decision to force people into the choice of not playing or buying another switch and copy of the game. What other game can you think of that would force a player to make that choice?    … Expand
  84. Agithor
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. even with the limitations, the game is still a solid game. an amazing game if you just want to relax and just chill. easy to pickup for casual gamers.… Expand
  85. GoldenAbysses
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a beautifully crafted game that stays true to it's origins... if you're the first player. I bought this game in hopes that I could share it with my sister, but those hopes have been crushed. I started the game up first, as it's sort of tradition for the older sibling to play the game first in my family, and I had no idea that I was taking away so muchAnimal Crossing: New Horizons is a beautifully crafted game that stays true to it's origins... if you're the first player. I bought this game in hopes that I could share it with my sister, but those hopes have been crushed. I started the game up first, as it's sort of tradition for the older sibling to play the game first in my family, and I had no idea that I was taking away so much freedom from my sister by doing that. When I heard "one island per console", I assumed that the island would be the same on different save files. Both me and my sister could transform that island into whatever we wanted. But, sadly, the grim reality is that she can't do anything on my island. She can do the basic things: catching bugs and fish, shaking trees, paying off her debt etc, but she's left out of doing anything important. Any important progress, like choosing where the buildings and bridges go, is only reserved for me. She's not allowed to have the fun of collecting resources and building our island up from the bottom, and it has ruined both of our experiences. I feel guilty personally knowing my sister, who was greatly looking forward to the game, is extremely disappointed and heartbroken at this development. She can't have fun, and I can't play the game without feeling a sense of guilt. Nintendo absolutely needs to fix this. The game itself is wonderful, I've been having a great time playing it myself, but I can't rightfully advocate for this game when it's been such a huge letdown and disappointment for my sister. I don't even mind if they keep the "one island per console" rhetoric, as long as my sister has the same freedoms I do. If Nintendo wants us to play together, then why are they restricting everyone except for the first player? It makes absolutely no sense to keep true to the friendship and bonding aspect to the game if you're literally making that impossible by both restricting any second player onward and making couch co-op practically unplayable.… Expand
  86. BeanMachine
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    I really wish I could give the game a 10 but the decisions made in order to make money from this game are so greedy. It is intentionally set up to make people buy multiple consoles per household.

    I initially got over the "one island per console" aspect, however the fact that I can't make any island decisions or lose out on DIY recipes because I didn't play first is ridiculous, there    I really wish I could give the game a 10 but the decisions made in order to make money from this game are so greedy. It is intentionally set up to make people buy multiple consoles per household.

    I initially got over the "one island per console" aspect, however the fact that I can't make any island decisions or lose out on DIY recipes because I didn't play first is ridiculous, there should at least be an option to change the representative of the island. Another issue is that the multiplayer aspect was heavily advertised but is really clunky and awkward. I was really excited for both of us to have friends on the island but you can't cross local and online play, meaning only one person can play while a visitor is on your island. Im just really disappointed because the game has the potential to be spectacular, and if you're a solo player with no other players in the household it is great, but rather than try to make the game as enjoyable as possible for everyone, they decided to make it less enjoyable for secondary players in the hopes people will buy multiple consoles.    … Expand
  87. Cashdown
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    1 island per console means that after splitting the game 50/50 with my girlfriend I feel like a player 2 being unable to do most things. This issue needs fixed.
  88. Carvalhaes
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch, I wanted to play the game with my girlfriend, but as the second player she doesn't have the same rights I do, which is just a poor decision by Nintendo
  89. dungeonboii
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Pretty upset that my wife played first so now I can't even have my own island to play on and work on myself. I can only go and help out hers now. Such an old and upsetting way to handle game saves, Nintendo. Let's see if you do the right thing and fix it
  90. Rediamondragon
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    Pretty underwhelming to be honest, I wouldn't recommend it if you don't plant to play it with friends or if you're new to the game and if that's the case I recommend that you play any of the other previous games and if you like it then wait some months and then buy it, because this game isn't worth 60 bucks.
  91. Alturis88
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    I think the game actually seems to be a good game as far as animal crossing goes; however, with a family in which many people want to play it doesn’t work for us. Yes you can share 1 island, but that’s very difficult for children and while I would be willing to buy multiple copies of the game to have multiple islands it’s ridiculous to limit it to 1 per console.

    In modern times and on a    I think the game actually seems to be a good game as far as animal crossing goes; however, with a family in which many people want to play it doesn’t work for us. Yes you can share 1 island, but that’s very difficult for children and while I would be willing to buy multiple copies of the game to have multiple islands it’s ridiculous to limit it to 1 per console.

    In modern times and on a game in which no competitive benefit is gained its silly for AC to have become more and not less restricted.    … Expand
  92. Ukcjd
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    Good game but the one island per console is a joke. Was really looking forward to sharing this game but can no longer do it as there's the one island. The second person has no power to do anything as well which doesn't make sense either.
  93. weallgonnadie
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    Ninteno is 20 years behind in gameplay. 1 island per switch, no save transfer, even in local co-op only 1 person can help to make anything. I think they are just trying to force people to buy more copies and buy more switches. Unrelated... they unfairly copyright claim videos to make them unwatchable.
  94. GreedyNintendo1
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The game is amazing and beautiful but just like a lot of others I am done with this Greedy mother@@@##!!!#@ s 1 island per switch yea f#@% you Nintendo
  95. Rallye_Man340
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    The obvious very big thorn here is the very poor application of limiting more than one player on one Switch from playing the full game. I bought this for my wife and I to play and as the second player, I cannot advance the game and am limited to minute tasks that make no difference toward game progress. Nintendo really kicked themselves here. I have always had very high confidence andThe obvious very big thorn here is the very poor application of limiting more than one player on one Switch from playing the full game. I bought this for my wife and I to play and as the second player, I cannot advance the game and am limited to minute tasks that make no difference toward game progress. Nintendo really kicked themselves here. I have always had very high confidence and trust in Nintendo until this point. If this is the stuff they’re going to pull, I will be very very hesitant on purchasing any future titles, which is sad. This could be a great game, but for a family wanting to play, the limitations bombed this score for me. What a disappointment.… Expand
  96. Tspark
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    Love the atmosphere and game-play, but I'm horribly disappointed that I cannot back-up or transfer my data to a different switch? What if the Switch gets broken? What if it is being used by a different family member? This makes no sense at all, please change this policy! If it was implemented to cut down on time cheaters, you already failed at that one.
  97. scilib
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I have never before had my children fight and cry over a blasted video game. Incredibly poor design with no consideration for multiple players/instances.
  98. ackme
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I have 2 kids. Both want to play this game so badly. BUT both can't play unless I buy ANOTHER switch AND ANOTHER game copy. My girls were very excited when I got this for them, now they're sad and both offering to let the other 'be player one' because only ONE PLAYER PER SWITCH PER GAME COPY can actually play, the other one pretty much has to sit around and pick their nose. ThanksI have 2 kids. Both want to play this game so badly. BUT both can't play unless I buy ANOTHER switch AND ANOTHER game copy. My girls were very excited when I got this for them, now they're sad and both offering to let the other 'be player one' because only ONE PLAYER PER SWITCH PER GAME COPY can actually play, the other one pretty much has to sit around and pick their nose. Thanks Nintendo, your stupid, pointless, greedy decision on a kids game has made my kids very sad, at a very bad time for them to be sad. I offered to get them Doom Eternal, which they can both play. That game rocks... but they just want to play their cute island game, which they can't... for no reason... kids, eh? Fix your stupid game. Make kids happy. Please.… Expand
  99. stana149
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    I'm so torn on this game. For a single player, the game is fine. It's exactly what you would expect from an animal crossing game. If, however, you share a console or what to play multiplayer with a friend, you might as well give this game a hard pass. Nintendo has once again proven to be 20 years behind on modern online features, and has implemented what I can only describe as hardwareI'm so torn on this game. For a single player, the game is fine. It's exactly what you would expect from an animal crossing game. If, however, you share a console or what to play multiplayer with a friend, you might as well give this game a hard pass. Nintendo has once again proven to be 20 years behind on modern online features, and has implemented what I can only describe as hardware based DRM. The first player to boot up the game will automatically become the "primary" player, meaning that the game cannot and will not allow any other player from progressing the game. Each individual user profile CANNOT make their own game to play and they will all share the island. Yes, each switch can only have ONE island. It's not so bad if you are playing together but as two separate people playing at different times, anybody other than the first player is little more than a glorified visitor. When the first player progresses and unlocks furniture that can only be unlocked through progressing the game (save for complete rng gifts) the other players get the shaft and don't get the recipes. They have no way of acquiring many pieces of furniture. Other players can't have conversations with villagers, take progression requests from Tom Nook, or even deliver materials for a request that the primary player has already gotten. They cannot teraform, build bridges, pick out plots for houses, they can't even use emotes because a villager has to tell you about them before you can use them, but villagers won't talk to the other players.

    With the amount of things the other players CAN'T do there might as well not even be multiplayer.

    And this is all before mentioning the excruciatingly slow and tedious menus. You have to go through 3 prompts just to open your island up to friends. The menus function as if they were designed for a 3 year old to be sure they know what they are doing. Every. Single. Time. You catch a fish it has to zoom in, play an animation, and tell you that you caught a fish and say some dumb fish pun.

    Oh and any time somebody comes to your island, for some reason the game has to take you to a 30 second loading screen. Incredibly tedious if you have more than one friend. Why can't I continue playing while they load in?

    All in all the game Is held back tremendously by all the completely ridiculous and unnecessary restrictions, but that's good ol Nintendo for you. Any other company would be thrashed for the amount of ridiculous limitations Nintendo has put in animal crossing.    … Expand
  100. Happy_Specs
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    See, reviewing "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is quite hard because you're essentially reviewing two games. The first game is "Animal Crossing: Representative's New Horizons", the other is "Animal Crossing: Build a house".

    The thing is, is that if you're the representative then this game is great. You get to contribute to the island and do a lot of events, progress through the game,    See, reviewing "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is quite hard because you're essentially reviewing two games. The first game is "Animal Crossing: Representative's New Horizons", the other is "Animal Crossing: Build a house".

    The thing is, is that if you're the representative then this game is great. You get to contribute to the island and do a lot of events, progress through the game, and just relax and have fun in general. It's a crying shame that Nintendo didn't see this extreme design flaw, because otherwise I would've given this game a 10.

    Normally on the Nintendo switch, you can play one game on multiple profiles, letting families and such other groups have an equal amount of fun in a singleplayer game on a single switch. Now, Nintendo had the 'great' idea to make it so you can only have one island per console. Animal Crossing treats the switch as a huge save file. Now this would be fine, if all profiles/users of the switch could contribute to the island. Well no, only the representative has any control of the island, which means any other player can literally do nothing in the game at all. This is so extreme that I had to look at tutorials to see how I could get the recipe for the axe, which turned out to be that I had to pay for it. To get the vaulting pole? I had to go onto my sisters account and give bugs to Tom Nook just so I could progress. This issue is so extreme in fact, that most of the time you'll have to pay bells to get tools, either that or wait for the representative to do something specific. Now you can probably see why this would suck for a family or a friend or couple, but this gets worse. There is near nothing a second player can do in this game other than develop their house, that's it. This game turns from a relaxing game where you can have fun and develop your island, to a house maker simulator. This oversight really nukes the enjoyment of the game.

    Overall, I hope Nintendo can fix this big issue and restore my enjoyment in the game, for now though this has killed any will in me to continue playing. For now, I have to give this game a 1 due to my personal experience.    … Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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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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