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. Onlyforyeeting
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Very disappointing was excited to have my own island but had share and 2 player mode is awful why isn’t spilt screen the fact we can’t make more islands is worst than EA f*ck you Nintendo. I feel very lost doing things I’m new player and there is no real sense of direction and it took me 20 to figure out how to fish
  2. SuperMaxxii
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY ANIMAL CROSSING
    Especially if you have more than 1 person that wants to play on the same switch.
    Each switch is allowed 1 save file.
    Not each profile.
    Each individual Switch unit.
    So if you have a partner, or kids that are excited to start their own island and play, get ready to disappoint.
    What a gigantic waste of money
  3. Ulisesg
    Mar 27, 2020
    3
    I don't understand why is it one island per console. Also implement better activities for Co op even if you have 2 consoles there's not that much to do.
  4. cosmiagrl81
    Mar 27, 2020
    2
    Incredibly pissed - I just wasted my money and now Nintendo is gonna have to hear me **** about it. This game only enables ONE save file per switch. I bought this game for my brother, sister, and I and now only one of us can experience the full gameplay since the founder is the sole person to make decisions that impact the island. I have countless switch games that enable multiple saveIncredibly pissed - I just wasted my money and now Nintendo is gonna have to hear me **** about it. This game only enables ONE save file per switch. I bought this game for my brother, sister, and I and now only one of us can experience the full gameplay since the founder is the sole person to make decisions that impact the island. I have countless switch games that enable multiple save files and are the same price if not cheaper. This is incredibly overpriced and poorly designed. Although this game does deserve many of its raving reviews, if you share a switch with other people it is a waste of money. Looks like I just bought my sister a sixty dollar game. Great. I hope you repent for your sins Nintendo and stop shoving money up your buttocks.… Expand
  5. ViiDough
    Mar 27, 2020
    2
    I really enjoy animal crossing, this game is great, if you are the first player to play the game on the console, I see no reason why they would make it so that every user on the console has to share an island and that only the first user to play it can enjoy the full experience of the game. It ruins the game for me as I let my brother play the game first, I play the game more and I amI really enjoy animal crossing, this game is great, if you are the first player to play the game on the console, I see no reason why they would make it so that every user on the console has to share an island and that only the first user to play it can enjoy the full experience of the game. It ruins the game for me as I let my brother play the game first, I play the game more and I am unable to do everything he is able to do. this is what happened to me, I was going to pay half for animal crossing and my brother was supposed to pay for the other half, but we played the game for a while and found out that the second player is extremely limited to what they can do compared to whoever played the game on the console first- not just when you're playing together, but when you're playing alone, just because you weren't the first to play the game on the console- it's a huge letdown. I really like the game, but I can barely do anything, even when I'm playing alone just because I wasn't the first to play the game on the console, and It's like that on purpose, so I doubt they'll fix it. I'll have to buy a whole new console and copy of the game just to get the full experience, while my brother gets to play it normally.
    I'd rather not even play it at all.    … Expand
  6. Giangi
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    Firstly, I would like to say that this game absolutely worth the wait. It is clear that the development team put in a lot of effort and care into each detail, interaction and activity, and is what makes this game so charming to look at and play. Secondly, whilst I understand that Nintendo are being a bit greedy with money, these review bombs are utter rubbish as they complain aboutFirstly, I would like to say that this game absolutely worth the wait. It is clear that the development team put in a lot of effort and care into each detail, interaction and activity, and is what makes this game so charming to look at and play. Secondly, whilst I understand that Nintendo are being a bit greedy with money, these review bombs are utter rubbish as they complain about something that has been a part of Animal Crossing from day one: the fact that one copy of the game comes with one town or island in this case. They even addressed this in the direct. People enjoy complaining to gain attention it seems. And lastly, this game may have its faults and short comings (as no game is perfect), but it has a good sense of longevity. It's a game you can play for years to come.

    My score: 9.8/10    … Expand
  7. StunnerPony
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    Well, my brother and I just found out that he can't create his own island on Animal Crossing or actually do much of anything since he's considered to be Player 2 and needs me to do everything before he can :T

    This sucks and just feels like Nintendo trying to force us to buy not only a second copy of the game, but also a SECOND Switch since there can only be one save file per Switch.
  8. JustinASec
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    The game is amazing, but the fact that I have to get another switch so my girlfriend can play her own island is insane and is kinda EA levels of greedy. If only I could save my island to the cloud, or even my SD card, she could play, but that's all disabled for reasons.
  9. Mik540
    Mar 29, 2020
    2
    I saw all the great reviews for this game so bought it for my wife and me to enjoy. I really enjoyed getting into this game but it all fell apart when my wife logged in to have a go. She tells me we have to share an island which I thought must be wrong! It's a modern 21st century game so multiple ave files are surely standard. Nope.is meant that I couldn't collect resources she hadI saw all the great reviews for this game so bought it for my wife and me to enjoy. I really enjoyed getting into this game but it all fell apart when my wife logged in to have a go. She tells me we have to share an island which I thought must be wrong! It's a modern 21st century game so multiple ave files are surely standard. Nope.is meant that I couldn't collect resources she had collected to progress my game.
    I completed a mission on my next go and she then couldn't enjoy the mission in her own time. This now feels like chore to enjoy the game.
    As such I have deleted my data so she can enjoy the game at her own pace. Unfortunately I can't return this game for a refund, which would be my ideal solution, as it was a digital download.
    Fingers crossed for a patch to fix this poor decision    … Expand
  10. Tyler797
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    1. No transferring islands and characters to another Switch.
    2. Co-op is a joke and not fun.
    3. No option to have multiple islands per Switch. 4. Only the first account to move into the island will have the full experience. While the rest of people that move into the island can’t do anything to contribute to the progress the island. And will have to wait for the lead islander to do    1. No transferring islands and characters to another Switch.
    2. Co-op is a joke and not fun.
    3. No option to have multiple islands per Switch.
    4. Only the first account to move into the island will have the full experience. While the rest of people that move into the island can’t do anything to contribute to the progress the island. And will have to wait for the lead islander to do everything.
    5. What’s with the removal of the gyroids?

    I got this game to share and build a island together with my girlfriend, but I can’t without buying a second Switch. This game is great fun (alone), but these greedy intentional practices need to stop.    … Expand
  11. robsterlobster
    May 16, 2020
    0
    I played this game for a while and loved it, i probably put in 20 hours but I was struggling to advance the plot. I put in so much effort paying off debt and gathering resources and going to new islands to invite people to come live on my island and still nothing. Later I discovered I was missing a ton of recipes that the main player of the console also had. WELL! that was 20 hours wastedI played this game for a while and loved it, i probably put in 20 hours but I was struggling to advance the plot. I put in so much effort paying off debt and gathering resources and going to new islands to invite people to come live on my island and still nothing. Later I discovered I was missing a ton of recipes that the main player of the console also had. WELL! that was 20 hours wasted because apparently the second player on this game has no responsibility, can't advance the plot, is missing tons of craft recipes and is generally seen as a much less important player. I'm done with this stupid game and I can't believe I spent $60 on it. pisssseddddd

    Edit: I deleted the game, started over as the main guy, played for a while...even at its best this game is boring and shallow. The characters are all cookie cutters and one dimensional, the items that you find and craft have very limited to no functionality, the game play is designed to be as tedious as possible. Still pissed I spent $60 on this game. Stardew Valley is 1/4 the price and 200 times better, thus it is 800 times better. Get Stardew instead.    … Expand
  12. daddyro
    Apr 1, 2020
    2
    I am saddened by this game. I was incredibly excited to play, and seeing that there would be couch co-op I was even more excited since I could share the experience with my Fiance! BUT, I was disappointed. There is a one island per console rule and player one has all the control. All materials are shared between players so if you chop up all the wood, hit all the rocks, and dig up anythingI am saddened by this game. I was incredibly excited to play, and seeing that there would be couch co-op I was even more excited since I could share the experience with my Fiance! BUT, I was disappointed. There is a one island per console rule and player one has all the control. All materials are shared between players so if you chop up all the wood, hit all the rocks, and dig up anything from the ground... there will be nothing left for player two. Your best bet is to try and save up miles and visit a mystery island... which is annoying as hell. Player two can't help build homes and you can't trade bugs/fish between players either. This all has been very frustrating since my Fiance hasn't had much fun playing alongside me. The game itself has some odd mechanics too. Fishing and digging are hard as hell. There is no indicator that you are facing the right direction so most of the time you end up missing your target. Crafting items is a **** and a half. If you want to craft multiple items, you have to click to craft, watch the animation, then click back in to craft again. Repeat until you build as many items as you want. Super time consuming and annoying. All tools will break eventually, and I wish there was a durability indicator so you are aware when it will break. I do enjoy this game while playing alone, but it's a real bummer that we can't have our own separate islands and have equal participation. If that gets fixed and the other minor things change, I'll be happy with the game, but for now, I am disappointed.… Expand
  13. juicyadam
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    I was so excited for this but limiting the game to one island per switch has ruined this experience for me.
  14. cbartondock
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    A master class in corporate greed - this isn't a game so much as the visual manifestation of a spreadsheet. You can't have multiple islands per console, hence there can only be one player who gets to do the "story missions" from Nook. Your online account is linked to the animal crossing user rather than to the switch user, so you can't have someone visit your island unless you are playingA master class in corporate greed - this isn't a game so much as the visual manifestation of a spreadsheet. You can't have multiple islands per console, hence there can only be one player who gets to do the "story missions" from Nook. Your online account is linked to the animal crossing user rather than to the switch user, so you can't have someone visit your island unless you are playing as the person who has an online account or unless you pay for multiple online accounts. Truly jaw droppingly anti consumer. Do yourself a favor and skip this wretch.… Expand
  15. LighteningA
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    If you have kids you have to purchase another switch as you can only have one island making your 2nd on the game loosingnout in progressing and is more or less obsolete
  16. SmittyBit
    Apr 5, 2020
    2
    The game seems like it could be fun, but the ONE ISLAND PER CONSOLE limit is a deal breaker. Social islands are a neat idea, but shouldn't be shoved down the throat of gamers. This is my first time ever playing an Animal Crossing game, and im stuck as a resident on someone else's island with no control? No thank you.
    Nintendo seems to be saying "You don't want to experience this neat    The game seems like it could be fun, but the ONE ISLAND PER CONSOLE limit is a deal breaker. Social islands are a neat idea, but shouldn't be shoved down the throat of gamers. This is my first time ever playing an Animal Crossing game, and im stuck as a resident on someone else's island with no control? No thank you.
    Nintendo seems to be saying "You don't want to experience this neat feature we came up with? Well WE think you really have to. This game is not for you."    … Expand
  17. MartinJoren
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    First: my bad score is based on the fact that only ONE island can be used per console.

    My gameplay review is a lot better. I've only played it for a few days so still exploring but WOW, there are so many options to discover. I found myself playing every time for just 'one little bit more' and a few hours have passed. I really like the casual looks and simple gameplay. I haven't got a    First: my bad score is based on the fact that only ONE island can be used per console.

    My gameplay review is a lot better. I've only played it for a few days so still exploring but WOW, there are so many options to discover. I found myself playing every time for just 'one little bit more' and a few hours have passed. I really like the casual looks and simple gameplay. I haven't got a Nintendo Online membership but so far I don't really miss it. Maybe I will get one later on because of the nice options to visit other people's islands to get more exotic species of fruit etc.
    My review would be a lot better if Nintendo would allow to have my other family members have their own island in stead of 'plundering' mine.

    If you play alone definetely buy one, if you have a famliy i would really reconsider unless you like to make really strict rules regarding playing on one island....    … Expand
  18. hardwAy11
    Apr 21, 2020
    0
    Only one island per system alowed. Being the second player sucks. I don't want to be forced to buy another console.
  19. Hazmatbrigade
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    The game is beautiful, and arguably thus far the most relaxing title in the series thus far. Most negative user reviews are complaining about something that has been true since the days of the Gamecube release (though technically, the GC game was limited by needing another physical memory card, not another console). The game allows for only 1 town/village/island per console. ThisThe game is beautiful, and arguably thus far the most relaxing title in the series thus far. Most negative user reviews are complaining about something that has been true since the days of the Gamecube release (though technically, the GC game was limited by needing another physical memory card, not another console). The game allows for only 1 town/village/island per console. This facilitates sharing an island with your family, but removes the ability for each person to be in charge of their own island. This *can* be a deal breaker for some people.… Expand
  20. DrCogent
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    This games save features and coop features are broken and make the game useless for more than one person to play it. It’s an abomination. Do Not Buy.
  21. Oerwinde
    Apr 2, 2020
    3
    Can't progress in the game because my wife started playing first and all game progress is tied to whoever plays first. Holy crap dumb game design. Hopefully will get patched with a fix as soon as possible.
  22. RegTom
    May 3, 2020
    0
    The one island per console thing should be a warning on the purchase screen. What an asinine way to limit the use of a switch to one person.
  23. AngryTrey
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I took the game back and returned it the moment I saw you aren't allowed to make multiple islands. The decision wasn't even greedy since pretty much no one is going to buy a new switch for that. It's just plain stupid and ruins fun for so many people.
  24. bulletchan
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Nintendo never hid the fact it was one island per Switch. Please cry more. The true fans are too busy enjoying themselves to give a damn.
  25. super_spongeman
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Bought to play with my girlfriend, never gotta happen i guess - one island per console.
  26. Nathan53
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Review bombing a game doing well is not cool and I hope metacritic staff do something about this.
  27. zyzolol
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    IGN's Review:

    *Animal Crossing is a SOCIAL Simulation Video Game.*
    *Multiplayer: "THERE'S NOT MUCH TO DO, Than get in each others way."*
    *IGN Verdict: 9 ... WHAT THE ACTUALLY **** SOMEONE SHOULD BE FIRED FROM HIS JOB.*¨

    NEVER TRUST CRITIQUES - THEY ALL LIE - FIRST WARCRAFT 3 REFORGED, NOW THIS ****
  28. RagnarX213
    Apr 17, 2020
    3
    Absolutely MEH

    Like most Switch owners, I was very excited for this release. I felt like this would be a great game to enjoy with the wife and our 8 year old daughter. The game looks very cute and the characters are adorable. The graphics are easily the biggest +. The concept itself is great but the execution is just terrible. This game was released before it was finished. Its as    Absolutely MEH

    Like most Switch owners, I was very excited for this release. I felt like this would be a great game to enjoy with the wife and our 8 year old daughter. The game looks very cute and the characters are adorable. The graphics are easily the biggest +. The concept itself is great but the execution is just terrible. This game was released before it was finished. Its as simple as that. This is not a complete game. There isn't really any campaign which is just preposterous. It would have been so easy to send your character on a variety of cute quests to help the islands residents, but no... Everything about this game, aside from the graphics need to be refined. It feels like no one tested this game before it was released. There is a long list of issues that should have been fixed prior to release. No option to craft multiple items (unbelievable). Not enough resources to craft things (even if youre prepared to grind). Terrible controls for building (its a crafting game but you feel very limited in what you can do and where you can place things). Not enough quests. Seriously just preposterous. Even the mobile version of this game has better quests. All you do is keep paying off enormous loans to build up your house, its just an endless grind that isn't very creative or innovative. This game is the definition of half-baked. I wont even get into the fact that its only one island per console. In my opinion Dragon Quest Builders II is a much better game if you want to play a crafting type game. There are just so many things about this game that aggravate me when its being touted as a game that is enjoyable and relaxing. I guess I will give it a 3 because of the beautiful graphics, otherwise I would be hard pressed to pay $20 for this half baked rubbish    … Expand
  29. Mnkyofthefamly
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    I'm confused as to why there is such an outrage over the fact that there is only one Island per switch. There has always only ever been one town per cartridge. This complaint is EXTREMELY nonsensical and review bombing the game isn't going to help.
  30. Yes_it_is
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Can't play because the single user limit. I guess it would be a good game if there is only one person in your household that wants to play.
  31. joacoandresen
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best game I've played on my Switch after Breath of the Wild, it's THAT GOOD.

    However this game is not for everyone, if you like fast paced games don't even bother. This game wasn't made for a marathon. It's a simulation game, it's kind of a mix between the best of Minecraft and the best of The Sims. Yes, there is the problem of only one island per    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best game I've played on my Switch after Breath of the Wild, it's THAT GOOD.

    However this game is not for everyone, if you like fast paced games don't even bother. This game wasn't made for a marathon. It's a simulation game, it's kind of a mix between the best of Minecraft and the best of The Sims.

    Yes, there is the problem of only one island per console, but honestly, I would buy one switch for every user just to play.    … Expand
  32. MinedGames
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    I am giving this game a 8/10, although the game would be a 9/10 for me personally. As you all already know by now the one island per console limitation is VERY stupid. In order to progress in the game you need to person who owns the island to do it, making the other people playing very limited. The game itself is amazing, but the one island per console limitation makes this game not nearI am giving this game a 8/10, although the game would be a 9/10 for me personally. As you all already know by now the one island per console limitation is VERY stupid. In order to progress in the game you need to person who owns the island to do it, making the other people playing very limited. The game itself is amazing, but the one island per console limitation makes this game not near as great as if you are playing solo. Personally i would rate it this way if you are playing solo: 9/10, and if you are playing with multiple people the experience is not near as great, and i would personally say the game is a 6/10 while playing with multiple people. This could have been pretty easily avoided if Nintendo just allowed people to have more than one island per console. Overall the game is a must buy if you plan on playing solo, but if you are playing with multiple people the game is not near as great.… Expand
  33. Soundrocketman
    Mar 29, 2020
    1
    1 island per console is terrible. While the game is good i cant play it for that very reason.
  34. sub-madara
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    I knew this would happen, nintendo switch and the game developers arnt trusted anymore. They ruined mario party. Only one person can play on ONE console
  35. KrolMyruh
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    A phenomenal game by Nintendo. It looks amazing and is one of the most relaxing games on the market. Everything you do is just so enjoyable.

    Which is really sad because Nintendo have seriously f***Ed up the multiplayer and save system. If you want the full animal crossing experience, you need to be the island representative. If you're not the island representative then tough luck, you're    A phenomenal game by Nintendo. It looks amazing and is one of the most relaxing games on the market. Everything you do is just so enjoyable.

    Which is really sad because Nintendo have seriously f***Ed up the multiplayer and save system. If you want the full animal crossing experience, you need to be the island representative. If you're not the island representative then tough luck, you're gonna get a pretty bad animal crossing experience since only the representative can progress the story and gain new features. It honestly sucks. Also one island per switch is a concept which should be opt in or out and having one island per switch just makes the representative problem even worse.

    This honestly just feels like Nintendo being greedy. Only one person per switch can have the full animal crossing experience and if you want to have it as well, buy another switch and if you want to play together.... Buy another copy of the game which is a massive investment and one made out of pure greed.

    Seriously, not a 0 out of 10 game but these issues are just too much and Nintendo needs to hear this loud and clear.    … Expand
  36. greninjaX
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    was this review bombed? yeah it has it's flaws, but it's not a 0 out of 10. yall are crazy
  37. Norwinds
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Not perfect but deeper than expected and super fun! Crafting feels super nice and things I thought I'll miss... I guess I didn't!
  38. bernardopina
    May 3, 2020
    0
    It is absurd that you cannot have another Switch user to have its own island. Yeah, you saw right. Every user on the same Switch shares the same island. That really, really, really sucks and it alone made this rating. Hope Nintendo hears us and changes this in a near future.
  39. Tomek7
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    I bought this for my two kids! How the hell do you pick witch one is the citizen representative without causing an argument between them. What a low life move by Nintendo, You should be ashamed of yourself.
  40. Kwar
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    I understand what a lot of people are saying regarding the inability to make more than one Island on a console. But for me I'm the only one using my console and there is no doubt that this game is a 10 for me. It's absolutely gorgeous. There's so many things to do. And it's so relaxing. The interesting thing is that Nintendo said many moons ago that this game was only going to have oneI understand what a lot of people are saying regarding the inability to make more than one Island on a console. But for me I'm the only one using my console and there is no doubt that this game is a 10 for me. It's absolutely gorgeous. There's so many things to do. And it's so relaxing. The interesting thing is that Nintendo said many moons ago that this game was only going to have one Island per console. This news is not new.… Expand
  41. Pems
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Flawless in so many ways. Do yourself a favour and don't pay attention to petty review-bombers.
  42. jaceheron
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    As always this is a chill game. Lol to those negative comments. This must be your first ac game. Next time don't get hype without researching the game.
  43. TheeDannyB
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    If you want to share your new game with someone else in your household you have to buy another switch, and this particular moment due to horrible pandemic we are all going through a new switch can set you back upwards of £500.
  44. AngeloGSC
    Apr 5, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great SINGLE player game. The game was HEAVILY advertised as a multiplayer game for the whole family which isn’t the case. One player picks the island, names the island, and overall has the better experience. But I don’t understand the harsh feedback. This game’s “island sharing functionality” isn’t any different from previous titles in the franchise. IAnimal Crossing: New Horizons is a great SINGLE player game. The game was HEAVILY advertised as a multiplayer game for the whole family which isn’t the case. One player picks the island, names the island, and overall has the better experience. But I don’t understand the harsh feedback. This game’s “island sharing functionality” isn’t any different from previous titles in the franchise. I understand the frustration but I don’t understand why it’s being review bombed for this reason alone.… Expand
  45. Sootball
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, great way to relax and spend time enjoying the mundane. A classic that improves with every new iteration.
  46. TheOhGee
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    As close to perfection this crafting/chilling type of game gets. Tiniest grievances aside (eg. lack of more content, repetitive villager dialogue) this is ace fun for the family—we’re 4 kids and two parents deep into it and everyone loves it unequivocally... the review bombing is unwarranted.

    Another stellar AAA title from Nintendo.
  47. KowalskiJan666
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The game itself is ok. It is good animal crossing experience. But it is a game entire family wants to play and with save limitation nobody can play it because if one plays it he/she is showing middle finger to all the other family members. Game leads to fights between kids and disappointment among gamer adults. I am so down right now!
  48. steven_pat16
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Well done Nintendo on such a greedy money-grabbing technique to force people to buy multiple devices/copies of the game in order to play within the same family. With current events, do you think people are made of money? Unbelievable!
  49. lushzash
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    This game is extremely frustrating for two players. I would’ve bought another game but not another switch. It needs to be patched or else there is no enjoyment to be had.
  50. silviopandrenna
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    This is absolutly mediocre game. this game should not exist is so gargabe with awful gameplay and literraly no sense game! nintendo stop reskinning bad games...
  51. Christiannnn
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Great game, love how I can interact with all the characters and the fishing I love it so much
  52. Elm0_0
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game! there is no rush in playing at all, there are many things to do, by yourself and with friends. It’s a game that can be played at times when you have nothing else to do and just sit down and catch some fish.

    The game never makes you feel like you need to play or need to stop playing, it helps you to not be bored.    … Expand
  53. Kolisk
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Objective improvement over all previous entries with many features fans have long been asking for.
  54. jbc1995
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Bought the game to play with my wife. First video game she's ever been stoked to play (she's pretty new to video games). I understand people's complaints about one island per Switch console and only the first player to register being in full control, but I've actually really liked it. It allows us to better work together on our objectives and communicate what we want to do. The ease ofBought the game to play with my wife. First video game she's ever been stoked to play (she's pretty new to video games). I understand people's complaints about one island per Switch console and only the first player to register being in full control, but I've actually really liked it. It allows us to better work together on our objectives and communicate what we want to do. The ease of swapping who is the leader in less than 5 seconds makes it extremely easy to work together on many tasks and split resources evenly. Sure, improvements could be made on the system, but considering how incredible the rest of the game is, it's a minor inconvenience for us. Note that this is my own personal opinion and other people may strongly disagree, but I for one, absolutely love the game, and so does my wife!… Expand
  55. Cadam
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    New Horizons is a refreshing take on the animal crossing series of games. It has new elements to keep animal crossing veterans happy, and it is simple enough for new players to enjoy.
  56. vgriscom
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Soo much fun!! People arent rating the game fairly at all. Bombing a great game for one piece you don't like is childish. In a time where there isn't much to bring the mood up Animal Crossing is the best.
  57. matt2211
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i’ve ever played, it’s so relaxing and because of being home full-time it’s extremely comforting being able to sit and play with all of my friends
  58. E_Z_E
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This is a very fun game if you are playing single player. Multi-player definitely has its flaws and only being able to have one island per console kind of sucks. Personally I don't find it that much of a problem myself since I'm the only one playing the game and I don't have access to internet. There is a few minor things I would have changed but all in all a solid game. Be vigilant and doThis is a very fun game if you are playing single player. Multi-player definitely has its flaws and only being able to have one island per console kind of sucks. Personally I don't find it that much of a problem myself since I'm the only one playing the game and I don't have access to internet. There is a few minor things I would have changed but all in all a solid game. Be vigilant and do your research before you buy a game, unlike the people review bombing this game… Expand
  59. thequietgiraffe
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I've played around 9 hours out of the past 24. Absolutely brilliant addition to the AC series. Gorgeous graphics, and that serene gameplay feel I've come to expect from AC games.
  60. Ariawho24
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Waiting for new animal crossing for so long and this is exactly what I was waiting for.
  61. Nico300
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This Is defintely the evolution that we the fans and the saga deserve and a ver y good entrance forma news to the world of Animal crossing.
  62. Jasson_Calet
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Increíble juego, siento de horas para jugar, y esta las posibilidades no tienen límites
  63. Gliz
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Literally and unabashedly the greatest game I have ever played in my life. I have always been a fan of Animal Crossing, and this is by and far the greatest in the series. Over a dozen of my friends and I play together, and every single day we're so excited to see what will happen, what will change, what will unlock, etc. Cannot praise this game enough.
  64. Tanookii
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It’s basically new leaf but better in any way possible and local multiplayer is fun!! if only i can give an 11/10 i totally recommend this fire of a game
  65. Maradi
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing addition to the animal crossing games. Beautiful graphics, cute characters, fishing and hunting bugs are very enjoyable. People complaining about the multiplayer and giving reviews of 0 are being arrogant and ignoring all other good aspects of the game
  66. Coexist7
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game, far exceeded my expectations. A little disappointed with a few of the mechanics until I realized I was just using them wrong. Beautiful, calm, stress free. Favorite game of 2020 by far
  67. Paitodupan
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Well i have 2 switch and me and my wife are playing on both accounts, pepople is hating too much, scoring 0 for something that can be better but not checking all the cool features the game has. Grow up.
  68. Jkatlyle
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great expansion on a beloved series. Highly recommend to anyone who might like a game like this.
  69. Arroyo
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    For all you cry babies Nintendo said ahead of release ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH! STOP your dang crying! The game is awesome. It is poop about the access that the second player in the island gets. But if you have played the other animal crossing games you don't share your town/island it never works out. And for the people time travelling complaining of lack of content my goodness take the timeFor all you cry babies Nintendo said ahead of release ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH! STOP your dang crying! The game is awesome. It is poop about the access that the second player in the island gets. But if you have played the other animal crossing games you don't share your town/island it never works out. And for the people time travelling complaining of lack of content my goodness take the time and enjoy the game stop trying to get everything all at once. I'm pretty sure Nintendo said there would be events happening in real life time so why skip ahead and complain… Expand
  70. Persebunny
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's a great game! Finally after trying for a year, my boyfriend is heavily interested in the same game as me. As to those who complain about singular islands, the knowlege was made public months prior to release, that's your own fault. I love the formatting and the graphics, so beautiful and detailed! And certain audio files that were once piercing and screechy in previous games have beenIt's a great game! Finally after trying for a year, my boyfriend is heavily interested in the same game as me. As to those who complain about singular islands, the knowlege was made public months prior to release, that's your own fault. I love the formatting and the graphics, so beautiful and detailed! And certain audio files that were once piercing and screechy in previous games have been softened to a much more soothing tone. I can have someone sleeping in the same room as me with the volume up and this game will not disturb their sleep! Seriously, but this game. You can handle taking turns, it's the exact same way it was with the DS games.… Expand
  71. Bdaxlol
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    People complaining about multiplayer simply have no idea how Animal Crossing works, or how it has ALWAYS worked. If you share a switch with someone, but cannot fathom sharing an island, then just find a different game to play. From everyone I've talked to, it's clear: people who love Animal Crossing love this game.
  72. Mccordinator
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Game is awesome. Everyone downvoting is mad about a multiplayer issue with people living on the same island being gated by the first player being the only one able to progress certain things forward. Sucks but no reason to review bomb a game. It’s been out 4 days... Remake your island and out a first player that will progress the island instead of make everyone wait? Time skip a coupleGame is awesome. Everyone downvoting is mad about a multiplayer issue with people living on the same island being gated by the first player being the only one able to progress certain things forward. Sucks but no reason to review bomb a game. It’s been out 4 days... Remake your island and out a first player that will progress the island instead of make everyone wait? Time skip a couple days if you need to catch back up.… Expand
  73. Medix94
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is the game I go to when i want to relax. I enjoyed the previous games in the series and love the new additions to the game. This is a game you need to be willing to play year round but casually to enjoy the seasonal changes and new fauna. The open sandbox lay out let's you not feel rushed and enjoy your time making your village.
  74. Breadsticks
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this game, from the anouncement to the releace of the game. I have sunk many hours into this game making me always come back for more. The daily tasks that nook miles + brings makes it all worth the while.… Expand
  75. Tomatodad
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I have pretty neutral feelings about the game it looks amazing and definitely feels like an animal crossing game but im really disappointed with how poorly designed the multiplayer system was i have tried to play with my brother and only the leader can actually do things player 2 can't even get an axe plus you have to share an island with everyone on that one switch it really seems likeI have pretty neutral feelings about the game it looks amazing and definitely feels like an animal crossing game but im really disappointed with how poorly designed the multiplayer system was i have tried to play with my brother and only the leader can actually do things player 2 can't even get an axe plus you have to share an island with everyone on that one switch it really seems like Nintendo is trying to get everyone in the household to own a switch I dont think that's fair to do especially as it was advertised very weirdly and basically no one knew what they were trying to say. My second issue is the fact that you have to buy the Nintendo online service to invite people on other switches to your island and to use the QR code clothing system i know it's not a main part of the game and you can still go through the game without it but im just disappointed in Nintendo for even putting a paywall behind online interactions.… Expand
  76. nerros
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    Good game if it on your own personal switch but if you share it with anyone that also wants to play the game it's not. You have to share the same island but that's nothing new the big thing is that if you wanted to progress through the game to unlock stuff you have to be the first person to start the game otherwise you're not going to be able to. If you have a switch and more than one kidGood game if it on your own personal switch but if you share it with anyone that also wants to play the game it's not. You have to share the same island but that's nothing new the big thing is that if you wanted to progress through the game to unlock stuff you have to be the first person to start the game otherwise you're not going to be able to. If you have a switch and more than one kid who plays it don't get them this game because it will bring nothing but trouble with it.… Expand
  77. steeve
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    2 filles jumelles : l'une est en pleurs, inconsolable... Elle m'a dit plus jamais Nintendo ! Une fan pourtant inconditionnelle. N'achetez surtout pas ce jeu si vous avez 2 enfants ou plus.
  78. clarth2
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE PEOPLE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD THAT WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME. I dont even care, and even expected there to be only one island. The only issue I see with a 1 island limitation is that it is tiny with no room to expand. The big issue is that Nintendo gives one user per switch a completely different experience than anyone else who wants to play the game. IDO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE PEOPLE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD THAT WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME. I dont even care, and even expected there to be only one island. The only issue I see with a 1 island limitation is that it is tiny with no room to expand. The big issue is that Nintendo gives one user per switch a completely different experience than anyone else who wants to play the game. I would say the new features and aesthetics are great , but they don't even matter when you have a game that is fundamentally broken at its very core. For example, I am the second player to start the game and decided to help player 1 with getting furniture for new houses. I didnt get any DIY recipes for the items needed, and when I went to check the boxes for what was needed to create houses, there was zero info. Tom Nook just told me to talk to player 1. What is wrong with the developers to make a decision to encourage collaboration, but only allow 1 player to have the resources to contribute?
    I love Animal Crosssing games and have played from Gamecube to DS to Wii. This game was clearly designed to push families to purchase multiple Switch Lites, and gives the middle finger for anyone that wants to fully experience a flagship game on their flagship console. There is even a great irony and an, "F you," when they actually give you a Switch console furniture piece for you starting your life on the island.
    Congratulations Nintendo, You have successfully ruined a beloved title. I wont review bomb and rate this at zero because everything else seems like it is good...for player 1. Otherwise, I will think twice about buying a game with Nintendo's seal of approval.    … Expand
  79. W4z0
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I really love the game! But being the second player suck so bad! You cant participate in the story and miss a ton of diy recipe. It just kill my experience!
  80. ir0nix
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I literally spent the first two days trying to figure out why I was not able to progress in the game only to find out that's because my wife started the game first, so I basically can't access 100% of the game right now. That's a very lame way to make people buy a brand-new console just for one game. The Switch is supposed to be a familial console and this came is not.
  81. Lechi
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Overall is a fun game but Nintendo needs to change their user treatment. Now if you or your girlfriend or brother want to play the game YOU PAID FULL PRICE, you need to buy a new Nintendo switch. Not just a new game but a new game and a new Nintendo switch. That makes no sense and seems like they are making fun of us as users.
  82. Ben57
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Pas la possibilité de créer plusieurs îles et injouable pour le deuxième joueur de la console
  83. Purple_monky
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a fantastic game....if you’re the first one on it. If you unlucky enough to be the second one, and can’t shell out the money to buy a whole new switch and game, then your stuck being just a visitor with a house. You have no control over what happens on the island apart from being able to decorate your house and pick up weeds. Being one island per console is bad but essentially oneThis is a fantastic game....if you’re the first one on it. If you unlucky enough to be the second one, and can’t shell out the money to buy a whole new switch and game, then your stuck being just a visitor with a house. You have no control over what happens on the island apart from being able to decorate your house and pick up weeds. Being one island per console is bad but essentially one player per console is terrible. I’ve been a fan of animal crossing for so long and loved everyone of them but if they had told us of these limitations before release I would not have bought it.… Expand
  84. GarethKale
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Bought this with the intention to have 3 people play on my Switch, just to find out we can't start out own campaigns or do things the first player does. The feature to save your own campaign on a console has been around for 20 years, and is solely a money-grabbing technique to make us buy another switch. Hugely disappointed as I thought Nintendo was above this kind of scheme.
  85. moonwalker1129
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    One island per switch its so sad to play, it should've been limited to 3 islands per console at least or something like that so most members of a family can enjoy the game properly. Not everybody can buy more than one switch.
  86. AdamWiecek
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer sucks. It is so bad to not be able to play with another player on one switch, this makes me so mad and sad at the same time
  87. Lost4parts
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Only one island per switch. Even if you have another copy of the game. The saved file remains on the switch. I can appreciate developers incorporating new ideas to get people to play together, but such things shouldnt be forced upon the player.
  88. Binarissimo
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    It is abused ! A single island per console means practically only one user while there were 4 of us including my 3 kids wanting to play it on our different profiles, I’m disgusted by this Game and Nintendo.
  89. alyssaemily
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    cant even have my own island as another member of my household has already started playing! ridiculous! we don’t have the money to buy a new nintendo switch! fix your game!!!
  90. sicariana
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons only allows one save file per switch; anyone who shares a switch will not be able to play the game. Very disappointing. Text and cutscenes also need to be skippable.
  91. greekstallion
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Absolutely ridiculous that two players can't have their own individual islands on a current gen system. There is absolutely zero reason that such a limitation should exist beyond greed. Nintendo support actually told me to "buy a second system." Are you kidding me? Buy a second video game console if I want to be able to fully experience a game just like my fiance on our switch? Is NintendoAbsolutely ridiculous that two players can't have their own individual islands on a current gen system. There is absolutely zero reason that such a limitation should exist beyond greed. Nintendo support actually told me to "buy a second system." Are you kidding me? Buy a second video game console if I want to be able to fully experience a game just like my fiance on our switch? Is Nintendo out of their minds?

    So be prepared, my fiance is the "island representative" or whatever because she played first. She gets to progress the game, she gets to name the island, she gets to build stuff. I just get to follow and wander around like an advanced NPC. Oh, and island resources spawn ridiculously slowly, so if she plays before me on what's her island that I'm pretty much a guest on, I'm just SoL unless she leaves some for me. I don't even feel like there is a point in me playing this

    I'm sure she would say it's a 10/10 experience, but it's a 0/10 for me because I get some halfbaked version for my money and can't experience the full version with my own profile on the console and my own save files.

    I was so excited for this. I bought my switch for this a few months ago. What an embarrassment for Nintendo to pull this.    … Expand
  92. Sanabun
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Absolutely love this game! Have been addicted as soon as it was available to play in my region! I don't have any issues with the complaints about multiplayer limitations. My partner and I have been having a wonderful time collaborating and building our island together, it's been a really nice bonding moment actually. I especially love how they made changing the leader character so seamlessAbsolutely love this game! Have been addicted as soon as it was available to play in my region! I don't have any issues with the complaints about multiplayer limitations. My partner and I have been having a wonderful time collaborating and building our island together, it's been a really nice bonding moment actually. I especially love how they made changing the leader character so seamless by just shaking the joycon/controller.… Expand
  93. Lorrai
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Absolutely love this addition to the Animal Crossing series. Can't put my controller down for long without wanting to hop back on!
  94. ThotProcess
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Great game overall, but the lack of multiple islands is a bit disappointing. I'm not affected by this, but I can see why others are.
  95. Alucard0
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Amazing game to have right now. I'm only three days in but I can see this as a game I will be playing off and on for at least a year.
  96. Yob_i
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    They absolutely blew my expectations out of this world, I could have not asked for a more perfect game. There are plenty of things to look forward too as well and am highly anticipating the many years I'm going to put into this beauty.
  97. Lassius
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Folks seem to think that a mild inconvenience is worth giving a game a rating of 0. If the game does not run, or damages your hardware, or if it is literally unplayable, then that deserves a 0. It's a gorgeous game that makes me happy, it's probably one of the strongest titles in the series. Folks giving this game a 0 are one of the reasons we can't have nice things
  98. Rovarknjim
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game handles progressing so well. I absolutely love it, the only thing I'd change is having more than one person on multiplayer per switch. Besides that i love how cute it is, making new friends and playing it with my family.… Expand
  99. Franky1993
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    What an amazing game super fun to play I grew up with Nintendo but i have never played animal crossing and wow i have been missing out. It's fun to play theres tons of things to do and kill time especially with the corona virus going on right now. But i have to give this game a 5 and that reason being is that well to start off i got this game for my wife she loves animal crossing. We wereWhat an amazing game super fun to play I grew up with Nintendo but i have never played animal crossing and wow i have been missing out. It's fun to play theres tons of things to do and kill time especially with the corona virus going on right now. But i have to give this game a 5 and that reason being is that well to start off i got this game for my wife she loves animal crossing. We were excited to play until we found out we couldn't have two islands you would need to purchase a separate switch to have two island's what a bummer :( and you're limited on the second player i hope they listen to the gamer base and change this because we are not happy. Please fix this! I'd give this a ten but the lack of another island baffles me.… Expand
  100. Knivesncrystals
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Calming but fun. Very enjoyable for someone who plays many different types of games and was looking for something easy-going to play for about an hour each day. I did have to get used to playing in real-time, but its all good now
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 19, 2020
    95
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is basically perfect. Full of wholesome content that helped us cope with the COVID-19 pandemics, the game keeps the heart of its predecessors while innovating enough to make it unique. It may not have won Game of the Year but it'll be the game we all remember from 2020, for sure.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Jun 22, 2020
    80
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a stunning new instalment in the Animal Crossing franchise, hindered only by its lack of immediate content, quality of life issues and missing returning characters and features While future updates will give the game long-term playability, for those already sipping vacation juice on their five-star islands, island life feels pretty mundane right now.
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  3. CD-Action
    May 12, 2020
    95
    It’s full of detail, pretty small things, and surprisingly well working simulations and systems – everything polished in such a way that the player really does care about everything that’s going on. [06/2020, p.40]
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