Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

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  1. marveljp
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    Being the second player of the console is the worst. Not enjoying at all the game
  2. Fadi1263
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    Really disappointed with the one island per console rule. Was going to play with my brothers and were shocked to see this
  3. Difixed
    Mar 29, 2020
    4
    My sister is sad because she can't make any decisions on her own, she feels like she wasted 60 dollars and doesnt have 300 + 200 for a tv to play with her own town

    Game is great but ended up wasted 60 dollars during a time when money would be great. :/
  4. Ranger10301
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    Like many others happened to be the second play booting into an island. Honestly sucks because it SEEMED like a fun game and i see that this decision for the shared island is causing alot people to be discouraged from playing this or even the next one
  5. Zacoly
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    The one island one switch deal makes this game basically unplayable if there are more then one person playing on the same switch. Me and my girlfriend have shared a switch for 2 years without any issue, but now we would need to buy a second switch just so we both get a decent experience? There a so many better ways they could have implemented this. This is just s***ty. I know people whoThe one island one switch deal makes this game basically unplayable if there are more then one person playing on the same switch. Me and my girlfriend have shared a switch for 2 years without any issue, but now we would need to buy a second switch just so we both get a decent experience? There a so many better ways they could have implemented this. This is just s***ty. I know people who are out right not even buying the game because of this.… Expand
  6. YawaraKin
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    They need to update the game to allow any player sharing the island to advance the game. My wife should be able to play as long as she wants and not have to wait for me to find the time to grind resources so she can keep going. Also, why in the world can't we just go to sleep to advance the game's clock. It's so impracticle and annoying to have to constantly exit the game and change theThey need to update the game to allow any player sharing the island to advance the game. My wife should be able to play as long as she wants and not have to wait for me to find the time to grind resources so she can keep going. Also, why in the world can't we just go to sleep to advance the game's clock. It's so impracticle and annoying to have to constantly exit the game and change the time in our switch's settings whenever we run out of stuff to do. I'd much rather have the game have it's own timer rather than follow real world time.… Expand
  7. inochebuena
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    Comence a jugar 1 semana despues que mi novio y al entrar la isla se compartia, no me permitio el juego disfrutar por completo porque ya habian muchas cosas avanzadas y yo no puedo continuar en la historia!!! Me gusto el.juego pero no hay progreso. Su multijugador esta muy limitado y yo no puedo crear mi propia isla.
  8. JackMoyer
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    With the whole one island per switch thing it was bound to ruin the game for me or my sister and I happened to have the butt end.
  9. LayalH
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Player 2 limitations ruin the entire experience, definitely regret buying this one
  10. nialld3223
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    I own the Nintendo Switch in our house but bought the game for my girlfriend to play. I also want to play this game but realised very quickly that my Animal Crossing experience was stunted, as my island was a carbon copy of my girlfriend's island that she'd been working on for the past week. All the major decisions so far in the game have already been made for me and I literally do notI own the Nintendo Switch in our house but bought the game for my girlfriend to play. I also want to play this game but realised very quickly that my Animal Crossing experience was stunted, as my island was a carbon copy of my girlfriend's island that she'd been working on for the past week. All the major decisions so far in the game have already been made for me and I literally do not have the power to do any more.
    I can't help but think it would've been easier for the game devs to make it so we had our own individual islands in the first place instead of implementing this stupid shared island feature that literally no one asked for. At this point in time it's impossible for me to play this game.    … Expand
  11. danipilot
    Apr 1, 2020
    4
    I bought the game and I share my Switch with my brother. I let him start the game and when I was about to play I realized I could only play on his island and do basically nothing. I bought the game AND the console and I can't actually play the game.

    So, only solution is to kindly ask my brother to delete all his save for me to really be able to play the game, he's been playing for    I bought the game and I share my Switch with my brother. I let him start the game and when I was about to play I realized I could only play on his island and do basically nothing. I bought the game AND the console and I can't actually play the game.

    So, only solution is to kindly ask my brother to delete all his save for me to really be able to play the game, he's been playing for several days so I understand it can also be frustrating for him.

    Not having in consideration this HUGE issue, the game seems quite nice and enjoyable, but I find it really too important to just let it pass. That's why I give this low rate. I really expect Nintendo to fix this issue and let different account on the same console to run their own island, if they do so, I will consider remaking this review according to the actual quality of the game itself.    … Expand
  12. KKittiy
    Mar 31, 2020
    4
    Frankly I’m disappointed in Nintendo. I am new to animal crossing I have no experience with previous games. However all that being said it’s a good game. I has good graphics but it’s lacking on a few points. First one island per switch is insane. I have two sisters, my family can not afford 3 switches so we cannot all play a 60$ game. Next, the game functions in real time in some waysFrankly I’m disappointed in Nintendo. I am new to animal crossing I have no experience with previous games. However all that being said it’s a good game. I has good graphics but it’s lacking on a few points. First one island per switch is insane. I have two sisters, my family can not afford 3 switches so we cannot all play a 60$ game. Next, the game functions in real time in some ways that’s awesome things rely on time of day. But also I am a student who cannot log on all day so I miss certain fish and bugs. With it running in real time it takes real days for jobs to be completed. For example you place the lot for a house after 5am the following morning it will be built. The only real story to the game is improving your house and island. All other aspects are a gathering aspect, as in find resources. When improving your house you don’t get to pick new roof or bigger room it’s a set order each becoming more and more expensive. I understand teaching the player responsibility but playing the game the proper way without exploits (like tarantulas) makes a 2.5 million $/bells loan unrealistic. With loans and things you pick what they are for. I’m also loosing interest because after playing for a week I’m still stuck with an island I cannot customize. I have great plans for what I want but no way to do them. I thought I was buying a game I could sit and play for hours but I don’t see how that is possible when I can’t do anything. I fish and catch bugs with hopes of paying my crazy house loans and for what? Weeks upon weeks before I can do what I desire. Maybe think twice about purchasing it is definitely not worth the hype.… Expand
  13. FireStarV
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    I have 4 kids, 3 of which play this game, with only a single Island per Switch this has become a disappointment among the children. One child has unlocked most of the items on the Island and the other ones were disappointed about that. Whoever is on first gets to collect the resources on the home island for the day. I am disappointed with how the game makers decided to do this when theI have 4 kids, 3 of which play this game, with only a single Island per Switch this has become a disappointment among the children. One child has unlocked most of the items on the Island and the other ones were disappointed about that. Whoever is on first gets to collect the resources on the home island for the day. I am disappointed with how the game makers decided to do this when the switch handles profiles so well compared to previous Nintendo products. All other games that my kids have played have also handled profiles and separation of those profiles well also. This is why I feel that this deserves a very low score. I hope they find a fix for this.… Expand
  14. Pandaman888
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    I have never played an Animal Crossing game before, but I was really looking forward to this one given the hype and the fact that my partner is a huge fan of the series. However, after purchasing the game for AU$80 I realise I can't actually play this game properly as a non-primary account.

    I'm honestly baffled at this decision by the developers. I mean I'm happy to buy a new copy of    I have never played an Animal Crossing game before, but I was really looking forward to this one given the hype and the fact that my partner is a huge fan of the series. However, after purchasing the game for AU$80 I realise I can't actually play this game properly as a non-primary account.

    I'm honestly baffled at this decision by the developers. I mean I'm happy to buy a new copy of the game if it means that I can enjoy the full experience myself, but this is not even an option; I actually have to buy a whole new copy AND a new Switch as well? This move is worse than anything EA has done with its micro-transactions in my opinion. What a way to sell more Switch consoles; it's either genius or disgusting. For those who have money, it's probably the former, but I for one have lost a lot of respect for Nintendo.

    Given that I can't even experience the game for what it really is, and that my Switch console is forever barred from Animal Crossing (unless I delete my partner's save), I have to give this a 0/10.    … Expand
  15. Zebracabbage
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    It really is a bad experience if you share a Nintendo switch with anybody. I didn't even know tom nook gave quests until my brother told me about all the stuff I was missing. Heavily disappointed and really hoping for just a simple update that utilizes the switch'sIt really is a bad experience if you share a Nintendo switch with anybody. I didn't even know tom nook gave quests until my brother told me about all the stuff I was missing. Heavily disappointed and really hoping for just a simple update that utilizes the switch's capability to have multiple save files, like what pokemon did from the leap between 3ds and switch.… Expand
  16. Dialogkiller
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has way too much useless dialog. Seriously it is extremely annoying.
    1. When building the museum the stupid owl runs through 500 words just so you can donate one at a time before opening. 2. When upgrading or moving houses it literally calls inthe box for a useless conversation about moving.
    3.any interaction with new box is a time sink.
    4. The game doesn't give you an option to have fasted dialog. 5. You need to go through the dumbest receptive dialog when accessing stores or the nook system.
    This game is honestly not as seamless as it should be.
    When placing down trees or buildings you get no indication whether or not it's going to fit. And if it does and its not aligned as you want it you have to re do the dialog to place again. Why is there no outline indication. I really enjoyed the start but as the game progresses and there's more stuff to do. 2 hour useless npc talking and A button smashing is getting annoying. Going to fly in the airport? Yeah wait 1122 years for the stupid dodo to shutup.

    Wanna craft multiple items? You wish there was a craft X amount. No you need to re do the craft dialog Not seamless. And a game like this needs to be or all you get is frustration. Seriously in a game based around design why can't you get align grids when placing trees or plans. Instead of wasting 50k to relocate to fit. And before evem getting to pay the fee to relocate you need to go thru the same dialog over n over. The developers literally assumed the player base to be 11 year olds mostly.    … Expand
  17. NightKnight777
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Pretty good game with a ton of options and things to do in single-player, but getting an error code 2618-0513 every time trying to visit my friend's island is REALLY frustrating. If the patch addressing this issue released - I'm more than happy to change the score.
  18. Dashax
    Apr 1, 2020
    3
    This game is absolutely amazing with one big huge mistake. I understand the second, third and etc. player maybe shouldn't have a say in the Islands big decisions. I understand where they're coming from considering it could maybe cause progress to go too fast or cause chaos on an island with up to 8 people. But PLEASE, TELL ME WHY THERE ISN'T AN OPTION TO SWITCH PLAYER 1. Many of us madeThis game is absolutely amazing with one big huge mistake. I understand the second, third and etc. player maybe shouldn't have a say in the Islands big decisions. I understand where they're coming from considering it could maybe cause progress to go too fast or cause chaos on an island with up to 8 people. But PLEASE, TELL ME WHY THERE ISN'T AN OPTION TO SWITCH PLAYER 1. Many of us made player 1 whitin our family without the commitment of knowing they will have a say in EVERYTHING to come. There should be an option to change that later on without having to delete the island. I'm extremely disappointed that such a well thought-out game didn't think this through.… Expand
  19. brazilianloser
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Nitendo showing all its greed on this one. I am the main account on our Switch with a paid membership and all. Bought this game for the wife and she doesn't have access to a few features of the game because she is not the main user on the console. She has to basically sign up for another paid account making two paid accounts on the same console... you kidding me right? And I can't play andNitendo showing all its greed on this one. I am the main account on our Switch with a paid membership and all. Bought this game for the wife and she doesn't have access to a few features of the game because she is not the main user on the console. She has to basically sign up for another paid account making two paid accounts on the same console... you kidding me right? And I can't play and have a totally different island either. It would just be her stuff that she has already done. Pretty trash move by Nitendo.… Expand
  20. Bevan_
    Apr 1, 2020
    2
    My brother was first to play on our Switch. While he's far ahead of everyone else (meaning no story blocks for me or my sister) I'm still a little mad that I'm limited to playing on a single island and not my own, on my profile. Other caveats with the multiplayer make it impossible for me to enjoy the game (shown by the fact that when I play I can't even play for more than 10 minutes a dayMy brother was first to play on our Switch. While he's far ahead of everyone else (meaning no story blocks for me or my sister) I'm still a little mad that I'm limited to playing on a single island and not my own, on my profile. Other caveats with the multiplayer make it impossible for me to enjoy the game (shown by the fact that when I play I can't even play for more than 10 minutes a day without getting bored) such as the limited daily resources for all players.… Expand
  21. Sergiotc
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    A la segunda cuenta no le dan materiales indispensables como es el hacha, haciendo asi la cuenta de tus familiares aburridisima
  22. levelupyours
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Why can I not buy a second copy of this game to use on my switch? I think this policy/restriction should be revisited ASAP.
  23. Tandem
    Apr 2, 2020
    5
    Great game for a single person using a single Switch console. However, other users on the same console are extremely handicapped. Additional console users cannot further the story and advance the island. It requires the primary user to do all of that alone. Honestly, it feels like Nintendo is punishing the customers who only own one copy of the console and game.
  24. Inferno117
    Apr 2, 2020
    2
    I bought this game to play with my wife. I let her make the island and her profile first. Not knowing this would virtually make the game unplayable for me. You can only have one Island on the console. But for me that was not the Maine issue as I wanted to share an island with my wife anyway. But letting her crew the island left me unable to advance the game in any way. I would really likeI bought this game to play with my wife. I let her make the island and her profile first. Not knowing this would virtually make the game unplayable for me. You can only have one Island on the console. But for me that was not the Maine issue as I wanted to share an island with my wife anyway. But letting her crew the island left me unable to advance the game in any way. I would really like a patch set allows a toggle switch or something that would allow other players to make advancement on the island as well. Basically to get anything out of the game now I would have to buy a second switch and another copy of the game … Expand
  25. JBMc
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I do not understand the decision to limit the number of islands to one on the Switch. If I want to experience the game for myself, my options are to delete my girlfriends island, or go purchase an additional Switch and re-purchase the game? I used to think EA and Blizzard were bad. First time ever purchasing Animal Crossing, and unless fixed, I can guarantee this will be my last. Do theI do not understand the decision to limit the number of islands to one on the Switch. If I want to experience the game for myself, my options are to delete my girlfriends island, or go purchase an additional Switch and re-purchase the game? I used to think EA and Blizzard were bad. First time ever purchasing Animal Crossing, and unless fixed, I can guarantee this will be my last. Do the right thing. At least Bungie and Bethesda communicated to their - rightfully - angry fan-bases when their games were broken. Unacceptable. This makes Soldier 76 Fallout look like game of the year. If you plan on playing this game with a live-in partner, don't bother. Absolute waste of money and player-2's time.… Expand
  26. Newusernumber5
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Separate islands for each profile should be a given. I'm not buying another switch just to have my own island. I'm also not going to play on my kid's island because it's not my island. This limitation should be in bold print and all caps on the cover of this game so people know what they're walking into. Nintendo will do nothing to address this and as a lifelong Nintendo player it's crazySeparate islands for each profile should be a given. I'm not buying another switch just to have my own island. I'm also not going to play on my kid's island because it's not my island. This limitation should be in bold print and all caps on the cover of this game so people know what they're walking into. Nintendo will do nothing to address this and as a lifelong Nintendo player it's crazy frustrating. Never looked at Metacritic in my life, but heard this is where to go to vent.… Expand
  27. sturgie96
    Apr 2, 2020
    2
    Super beautiful and wonderful game(for one person) same as many ppl, is very frustrating to spend money on a game that allows only one person per gaming console to fully enjoy and access lots of the game. Super simple fix, so hope they can lose a bit of the greed.
  28. Saradg
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    This could have been a great game if you simply could create more than one island. My sister got the whole family hyped for this great game without realizing no one could actually take any decisions, we could just follow her lead since we weren’t the first one to play on the device. For a game that prides itself on self-discovery and the freedom to do what you want, there is very littleThis could have been a great game if you simply could create more than one island. My sister got the whole family hyped for this great game without realizing no one could actually take any decisions, we could just follow her lead since we weren’t the first one to play on the device. For a game that prides itself on self-discovery and the freedom to do what you want, there is very little choice. The switch was conceived with groups and families in mind. Why can’t every family member play their own way? Most people don’t have the money to just buy another switch and are now stuck having spent 80$ on a game that not everyone can enjoy the same way. Shameful.… Expand
  29. Jayce007
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    This game is a ridiculous cash grab by the corporate pigs named nintendo, they limit the islands to one per console! Especially in this trying time they are testing people and soon people will realize they are just using them for money! I thought nintendo was better than this, I would expect such behavior out of EA but nintendo is worse than EA because they are costing us $300 dollarsThis game is a ridiculous cash grab by the corporate pigs named nintendo, they limit the islands to one per console! Especially in this trying time they are testing people and soon people will realize they are just using them for money! I thought nintendo was better than this, I would expect such behavior out of EA but nintendo is worse than EA because they are costing us $300 dollars minimum each for people who do not own a switch! ($300 is the price of a switch mini and a copy of new horizons.) The only way nintendo can make this up to their customers is to remove the one island per console rule and put out a formal apology. I, myself am sending nintendo a dm daily on my instagram @jaycewornick to remove the one console per island rule and I invite others to do so as well.… Expand
  30. wanderi
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    You can only have one island per SWITCH. All accounts on one switch must share one island, and so the first player is the only one getting the full experience. This has to be fixed. Many people can't afford to purchase a new switch for everyone who wants to play. I guess Nintendo has just decided to be greedy.
  31. Templecom
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    The first player creates an island, names it, and plays.
    The second player plays on the island of the first player, he does not have his own island.
    Problems between my two daughters.
    I hope Nintendo rectifies this design error.
  32. fozie
    Apr 3, 2020
    2
    I've played every Animal Crossing game as they were released, and was ecstatic for New Horizons. The game is beautiful, and you can tell that a lot of work went into the visuals and scenery. Aside from that, I feel like it's lacking even compared to its older predecessors. I was hoping for a greater variety of dialogue with villagers, but interactions are very limited and repetitive. TheI've played every Animal Crossing game as they were released, and was ecstatic for New Horizons. The game is beautiful, and you can tell that a lot of work went into the visuals and scenery. Aside from that, I feel like it's lacking even compared to its older predecessors. I was hoping for a greater variety of dialogue with villagers, but interactions are very limited and repetitive. The villagers are the staple of Animal Crossing. I was so excited to finally have a game that would have rich, personable interaction, more villager games, etc. Villagers used to host flea markets and visit your house for fun or vice versa. They used to have interactive aerobics and sports fairs. Now they just wander around and do their own thing, but your character doesn't even have the ability to sit down or join them. I can already predict the 3-5 dialogue options I'll hear each day from every villager. It's disappointing. The lack of amenities is also frustrating. When previous games like City Folk and New Leaf had coffee shops, theaters, and other stores, we were expecting more - not expecting everything to be taken away. Now that I've paved and decorated my town, there really isn't anything to do. I can see that they added the Nook Miles system as a way to keep you busy but most of us aren't interested in doing menial tasks for numbers, we wanted more room for interaction with our villagers and island. Once everyone has played for a month or so, they'll be finding that there really isn't anything to do in this game. Unfortunately I'm probably going to end up putting this game down and picking up Wild World or New Leaf unless some updates roll out to change things.… Expand
  33. frequentlyfreck
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Wonderful game but LET PEOPLE HAVE MORE THAN ONE ISLAND PER SWITCH. Pretty ridiculous this wasn't in the game at launch.
  34. TylerKai
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    I big old **** you to whoever decided I had to share in island with my brother. Unplayable.
  35. MalCey
    Apr 3, 2020
    3
    I’m not affected by the multiplayer issue, I just dislike the game. Major annoyances are the UI, very slow and annoying load times on things like selling items, entering areas. The load times are terrible. The puns get really old fast and hold up things like selling things or advancing the story.

    Gameplay is repetitive and gets old real quick. It’s just a very boring game. I’ve played    I’m not affected by the multiplayer issue, I just dislike the game. Major annoyances are the UI, very slow and annoying load times on things like selling items, entering areas. The load times are terrible. The puns get really old fast and hold up things like selling things or advancing the story.

    Gameplay is repetitive and gets old real quick. It’s just a very boring game. I’ve played for a week and it’s time for me to sell this game on for sure.

    I’m sure the score would be even less if I had to play this in a house with two players.

    I really do not recommend purchasing this game or a switch which has a really low selection of games at a premium price. PC or PS4 are far better value for money. Very disappointed with Nintendo this generation and I’m not very aware of the bias of fans.    … Expand
  36. thomnash
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Amazing game. It's super addictive, can't wait to give it a 10/10 when they change the 1 island per switch feature.
  37. Khalvarun
    Apr 3, 2020
    2
    The games is fun in the beginning but gets boring very quickly. I was very hyped about the game coming out but it has way many shortcomings and glitches. The Easter event going on right now is the nightmare you would be living through!
  38. b669
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    The fact you can't have multiple islands is just ridiculous and seems like a scheme to sell more switch consoles.
  39. TylerReid
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself was so fun. The different missions are easy, yet leave you enough room to learn. I enjoyed this game and I’m enjoying adding to my DIY list, with over 250 items on it!!… Expand
  40. Smokez45
    Apr 4, 2020
    5
    My GF and I are both huge AC fans. However, only one of us is able to enjoy the game. Anybody after the first resident gets a half baked experience. Multiplayer has too many limitations to enjoy regularly. Currently we can afford another copy and I'd gladly buy one. However, we can't afford another Switch and with COVID-19 it'll be awhile before we can responsibly afford it. I don'tMy GF and I are both huge AC fans. However, only one of us is able to enjoy the game. Anybody after the first resident gets a half baked experience. Multiplayer has too many limitations to enjoy regularly. Currently we can afford another copy and I'd gladly buy one. However, we can't afford another Switch and with COVID-19 it'll be awhile before we can responsibly afford it. I don't understand Nintendo's decision to have one island per Switch and not per game or profile. It is seen as a family entertainment system and AC cannot entertain a family at the moment. One person per Switch can truly experience the game and that is not okay. Also, there is no reason not to offer cloud back ups. The Switch is a home and portable console. Being portable adds risks. Nobody should have to feel the heartache of losing their console and their hours of hard work. The game is awesome and I will gladly raise my score once Nintendo gets with modern times and fixes these archaic limitations.… Expand
  41. Marauderby
    Apr 4, 2020
    2
    The game itself is amazing but the fact that only one island is allowed per switch ruins the game for me.
  42. Gonicanary
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    Only the first player is the one who can keep unlocking things in the game. secondary players can only get resources and depend on the first. Furthermore, it does not allow you to have one island per player. At home we were disappointed in this, since I depend on the first player, a shame.
  43. Manntatoes
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    Limiting the game to one island per Switch is a inexcusable greedy anti consumer move.
  44. ItsfullofDave
    Apr 4, 2020
    1
    Bought this game for two young kids to play, only to find out too late that they have to share the same island. Perhaps Nintendo have never met siblings who are not great at sharing. Perhaps they think all sisters get along all the time and never get angry with the other for TOUCHING THEIR STUFF. It would be lovely to imagine that was true. But they must have known the problems it wouldBought this game for two young kids to play, only to find out too late that they have to share the same island. Perhaps Nintendo have never met siblings who are not great at sharing. Perhaps they think all sisters get along all the time and never get angry with the other for TOUCHING THEIR STUFF. It would be lovely to imagine that was true. But they must have known the problems it would cause and did it anyway. So, 1 out of 10 from me for such a cynical and greedy decision… Expand
  45. rayannlin
    Apr 4, 2020
    1
    Very disappointed in the game play of this for people sharing the switch. It is unreal to expect people to purchase multiple switch consoles in order to have the same experience. To be clear, I am fine with sharing an island. That's the way it's always been. What's ridiculous is the lack of abilities that the non-resident representatives have to deal with. It wouldn't have been difficultVery disappointed in the game play of this for people sharing the switch. It is unreal to expect people to purchase multiple switch consoles in order to have the same experience. To be clear, I am fine with sharing an island. That's the way it's always been. What's ridiculous is the lack of abilities that the non-resident representatives have to deal with. It wouldn't have been difficult to allow all players to terraform, build bridges, etc. And to progress the story. If they wanted to make people share they should have made everyone able to experience the full game. Honestly not worth the money for families hoping to play together… Expand
  46. Badmike
    Apr 4, 2020
    1
    I could get over having to share an island but if you aren’t the first player, you are screwed.
    You can’t do anything. I can’t contribute materials to building projects.
    Can’t access tons of recipes to build items. Can’t choose where to build things. You get ignored by the townsfolk....... Basically all you can do is chop wood and stone to give to the main character so that when they    I could get over having to share an island but if you aren’t the first player, you are screwed.
    You can’t do anything. I can’t contribute materials to building projects.
    Can’t access tons of recipes to build items.
    Can’t choose where to build things.
    You get ignored by the townsfolk.......

    Basically all you can do is chop wood and stone to give to the main character so that when they decide to play, they can turn them in to upgrade the town......
    I CANT EVEN SEE WHAT THEY NEED!!!! They have to verbally tell me!!!!!

    Fix this ASAP!!    … Expand
  47. Numb287
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    It's ridiculous that it's 1 island per switch, Nintendo might not engage in many microtransactions in their games, but they still scam gamers in other ways that are forgiven, such as mutiple pokemon games that are nearly identical, and things like this, **** this system and **** nintendo
  48. PneumaticLime
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    Don’t buy unless you will be the only regular player. One person gets to experience the game and anyone after the first has to be a pointless player in the originals island. You can’t contribute anything. I bought it and was the first player, but my brother went in to play later and when we realized this I had him delete my island so he could play. I don’t really plan on touching itDon’t buy unless you will be the only regular player. One person gets to experience the game and anyone after the first has to be a pointless player in the originals island. You can’t contribute anything. I bought it and was the first player, but my brother went in to play later and when we realized this I had him delete my island so he could play. I don’t really plan on touching it because that was super frustrating to happen and it seems entirely pointless for the developer to have done. Maybe if they fix it I’ll create my own island but for now I don’t even really have a game I payed $60 for.… Expand
  49. megamario111
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    This is easily a contender for best Animal Crossing game. It brings everything you've loved about the series since it's beginnings, and adds even more content (with more to come). The only cons to this game are 1. a few quality of life changes they could make, as with the other games in the series, and 2. Only one island per console, which is the only reason this game has such a bad userThis is easily a contender for best Animal Crossing game. It brings everything you've loved about the series since it's beginnings, and adds even more content (with more to come). The only cons to this game are 1. a few quality of life changes they could make, as with the other games in the series, and 2. Only one island per console, which is the only reason this game has such a bad user score. This is definitely a game to pick up and sink hundreds of hours into during this time of self isolation.… Expand
  50. poopyy
    Apr 5, 2020
    5
    My issue with the game is that the controls are overly sensitive in that if you’re one pixel off the fish won’t see the line and if you are digging a hole or wanting to plant something the odds of it being where you want is about 40%. It’s also too easy to undo something that you wanted because the controls are so sensitive/picky. If you had an update with the options of simpler controlsMy issue with the game is that the controls are overly sensitive in that if you’re one pixel off the fish won’t see the line and if you are digging a hole or wanting to plant something the odds of it being where you want is about 40%. It’s also too easy to undo something that you wanted because the controls are so sensitive/picky. If you had an update with the options of simpler controls and interactions similar to Pocket Camp, the game would be much more relaxing and enjoyable. The other issue is the mystery island AI, there should be a quiz or something at the beginning of the game that is focused on which villager type or style you like because I (and probably many others) have wasted over 20 Nook Miles Tickets and over 40,000 Nook Miles trying to find the villager I want or at least a decent villager to invite. Or the least you could do is make Nook Miles tickets cheaper, or have them be purchasable with bells, because at a certain point it’s hard to get enough Nook Miles. Or there at least has to be a way to invite a villager other than buying an amiibo card. It frustrated me so much that I just reset and deleted the game and it will probably take me 2 more weeks of quarantine to be bored enough to try again.… Expand
  51. OrkidOG
    Apr 5, 2020
    2
    I love this game. Love it.. but as previously stated by hundreds of people, not being the main island representative sucks. When you go on the Nintendo support page, they just state that another Switch needs to be purchased for someone to have their own island. I don’t know about everyone else, but right now, especially during this period of quarantine, I don’t have a damn dime to spare. II love this game. Love it.. but as previously stated by hundreds of people, not being the main island representative sucks. When you go on the Nintendo support page, they just state that another Switch needs to be purchased for someone to have their own island. I don’t know about everyone else, but right now, especially during this period of quarantine, I don’t have a damn dime to spare. I don’t have cash to just throw at another Switch. For us new AC players, this has been a major wake up call. So frustrating.… Expand
  52. Facellama
    Apr 5, 2020
    4
    The game is great apart from a massive design flaw of not allowing multiple islands. This would be a 9 or 10 with this feature. This is literally tearing the community apart and should be available. Needing to buy a NEW CONSOLE to have another island is beyond the reach of 90% of players and families. Whoever thought that this would just work most likely doesn't have children as each wouldThe game is great apart from a massive design flaw of not allowing multiple islands. This would be a 9 or 10 with this feature. This is literally tearing the community apart and should be available. Needing to buy a NEW CONSOLE to have another island is beyond the reach of 90% of players and families. Whoever thought that this would just work most likely doesn't have children as each would like to have their own island and own experience of the game. This should be a call to the devs to make this change as soon as they possibly can with the virus taken into account.… Expand
  53. TriStarr
    Apr 6, 2020
    1
    I don't care that you get one island per Switch. That seems like a design choice that allows families to play together. What is ridiculous is that the 2nd person to play the game cannot advance without the 1st person to play doing so first. I didn't realize this mechanic until about 10 hours in, so now we have to start from scratch. Why isn't there an option to just switch the ResidentI don't care that you get one island per Switch. That seems like a design choice that allows families to play together. What is ridiculous is that the 2nd person to play the game cannot advance without the 1st person to play doing so first. I didn't realize this mechanic until about 10 hours in, so now we have to start from scratch. Why isn't there an option to just switch the Resident Representative??… Expand
  54. Hoobala
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    Either allow more islands per console or allow all players on the single Island to have equal rights and and resposibilities to contribute to all aspects of Island life. Failing these options, there should at the very least be some way for the citizen representative pass there role to another player. Shocking design choice for a game advertised as multiplayer in the year 2020.
  55. Crow83
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    No tiene sentido que dos personas no puedan tener cada uno su propia isla. Muy decepcionado la verdad
  56. Deathpad
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    Nintendo worst company ever. You don't care about customers, but you are nothing without us. Once island per switch, shame on you !!!
  57. Cornpops
    Apr 6, 2020
    6
    Do not buy this game if you are looking to share it with someone; only the player who started the game is able to progress the story and develop the island. The majority of the new and interesting features shown in gameplay trailers will be unavailable to other players. These unnecessary restrictions ruin an otherwise enjoyable game.
  58. asabetpa
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    If you have more than 1 person using the game, it's worthless. Until they fix player 2 story line, don't get the game. I'm done with nintendo unless they fix this. Huge waste of money.
  59. Sw4gz1ll4
    Apr 6, 2020
    3
    Me and my wife got it pre-ordered. We were super excited to start playing it and actually share the one-console island. The excitement lasted until limitations kicked in. The non-representative player can be described as a visitor with few privileges. Your progress is limited by player 1 and you cannot move buildings, build bridges, reserve lots for new residents, demolish bridges, upgradeMe and my wife got it pre-ordered. We were super excited to start playing it and actually share the one-console island. The excitement lasted until limitations kicked in. The non-representative player can be described as a visitor with few privileges. Your progress is limited by player 1 and you cannot move buildings, build bridges, reserve lots for new residents, demolish bridges, upgrade shops... Basically what you can do is sit and watch player one have fun. We have no problem with shared resources as other players have experienced (which I believe may be a problem depending on whom you share your island), but not being able to shape and modify the island I'm a resident, just sucks. I've played roughly 60h by now and this will be probably it. There is just nothing fun to do anymore.… Expand
  60. Newhorizonssuck
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    I bought this game so me and my family could play it. I started it, then handed it to my sister, who can't start her own island due to Nintendo changing the way saves are done for this game. Instead of treating each profile on the switch like their own save file (like every other game on the switch does), they treat the entire system as one big save file. Which makes the game completelyI bought this game so me and my family could play it. I started it, then handed it to my sister, who can't start her own island due to Nintendo changing the way saves are done for this game. Instead of treating each profile on the switch like their own save file (like every other game on the switch does), they treat the entire system as one big save file. Which makes the game completely unfair to anyone else. Now my sister is waiting, hoping that Nintendo changes this god awful feature. As she is depressed over the virus, and I fear for her life if she doesn't have something to hope forue to the virus, we are loosing jobs, so we can't afford another system. Not that we want another system anyway. Nintendo has lost a life long customer due to the amount of selfish, crazy decisions they have made within the past two years.… Expand
  61. AceRimmer80
    Apr 7, 2020
    0
    The multi user feature has ruined the game. Another user has started a game on the Switch and now as a second user I cannot access simple tools leaving me nothing to do. Very poor , a waste of money
  62. Gingerbal
    Apr 7, 2020
    1
    its okay. Multi-player is awful. The game only progresses as far as player one progresses
  63. Santy37
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    Nintendo, I've been a fan of your products ever since i was a small boy, and when we purchased Animal Crossing, me and my brother thought we can have our own islands, but nope you guys restricted it to one island a switch, and restricts the other players from having the same experience. It content lock the second player to what ever the first player was able to accomplish, this ruins theNintendo, I've been a fan of your products ever since i was a small boy, and when we purchased Animal Crossing, me and my brother thought we can have our own islands, but nope you guys restricted it to one island a switch, and restricts the other players from having the same experience. It content lock the second player to what ever the first player was able to accomplish, this ruins the fun and makes the game boring, so we are returning the game. All of this to push on people buying a new switch, its a stupid reason. This ruined the experience so much.… Expand
  64. m3tr0id
    Apr 8, 2020
    6
    8 years for this.. dont get me wrong it's cute and a bit fun but this game feels dry. Online play is useless to. Besides being cute online what's the point of opening my door lol
  65. Phillips126
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    I created an account on metacritic just to post this review. The limit of one island per console is utterly ridiculous. Was there no thought put into this by Nintendo? My 9 year old daughter was the first to play this game and as one can expect, the island is littered with items with no thought to building a "perfect" little world. This is great for her, she enjoys herself... but theI created an account on metacritic just to post this review. The limit of one island per console is utterly ridiculous. Was there no thought put into this by Nintendo? My 9 year old daughter was the first to play this game and as one can expect, the island is littered with items with no thought to building a "perfect" little world. This is great for her, she enjoys herself... but the rest of the members in my household have to suffer. We cannot contribute anything to her island and we are unable to create islands ourselves to build OUR visions of the perfect utopia. This needs to be fixed immediately as only one person can truly enjoy this game per console! Please at least make it one island per account/user on the Switch!… Expand
  66. Serrins
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    Why only one island per console. We share switch at home and I cannot play my own game since the only the first user to start game will own its own island. Great Nintendo!
  67. Carrottopadc
    Apr 8, 2020
    1
    The one island is absolutely unacceptable. Why could they not give multiple saves? Why do I have to share my resources if I want to play with someone else? It makes no sense, and it’s ruining the game for me. Also having to wait for specific parts of the day. I work and I’m very busy more often than not, and the time sensitive specs are enraging when you compare it to the original AnimalThe one island is absolutely unacceptable. Why could they not give multiple saves? Why do I have to share my resources if I want to play with someone else? It makes no sense, and it’s ruining the game for me. Also having to wait for specific parts of the day. I work and I’m very busy more often than not, and the time sensitive specs are enraging when you compare it to the original Animal crossing where you would just go to sleep. I recommend you just play the original on the GameCube then delve into this game… Expand
  68. SayntMyk
    Apr 8, 2020
    5
    To clarify, if your a single person with a single switch then this game is a 10/10 from just about every aspect except ethically. If your a couple or family with one switch then feel free to continue reading.

    This was my wife and I’s first entry into the Animal Crossing series. We have 1 Switch for our household ( yea you already know where this is going ), and I have to say I’m more than    To clarify, if your a single person with a single switch then this game is a 10/10 from just about every aspect except ethically. If your a couple or family with one switch then feel free to continue reading.

    This was my wife and I’s first entry into the Animal Crossing series. We have 1 Switch for our household ( yea you already know where this is going ), and I have to say I’m more than bummed that the game treats every other profile other than the first to boot up the game as an obvious player 2. Fact is, this game doesn’t work as it is on a multi user Switch.

    I get the reason behind this both from a consumer and business point of view however, that doesn’t excuse what a blatant attempt this is to push more Switch consoles out. And frankly this makes no sense, in fact it goes against their online subscription business model where you can either buy for an individual or family (8). Clearly one console is designed to be used by many users so why aren’t the save features of this first party title. This review comes from 2 people with 1 switch. As the game can only be enjoyed fully by one of us and is useless to the other, it gets a 5/10. Great job Nintendo on successfully torpedoing this clearly entry level game into the series for new players.    … Expand
  69. bepbop
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    The fact that you can only have one island per switch console is a huge downer. I wanted to play the game independantly from my family (because I'm a mega sweat player) But I cannot, because whoever played the game first is basically "lord supreme dictator" of the island.
    I will happily revise my review upon further changes. But my experience with the game feels like something out of a    The fact that you can only have one island per switch console is a huge downer. I wanted to play the game independantly from my family (because I'm a mega sweat player) But I cannot, because whoever played the game first is basically "lord supreme dictator" of the island.
    I will happily revise my review upon further changes. But my experience with the game feels like something out of a pay-to-win mobile game...

    Regards.    … Expand
  70. thaita
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Awfull nintendo game and the one island policy is a shame.
    Don't buy this game if u plan to play as a familly don't ! it's just a problems maker.
    The happy familly theme is just a front.
    The marketing is a real disgrace.
    Money makers gonne too far once again.
    Refund will be on his way.
  71. Fredlyguy
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    The fact that I would have to buy a second switch to get the same game experience as my wife is **** I could accept having to buy a separate copy of the game, but a second console? Completely unacceptable.
  72. Gruckel
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Is my entire family supposed to buy one Switch each to play this game? This is literally insane and should be illegal. Shame on you Nintendo, wish I could return my Switch, never buying a product from you again.
  73. Arthur_Bishop
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Bought this game for my gf, bored and try to play it myself - see that Nintendo added an arbitrary restriction of one island per console. This is blatant anti-consumerism and is an obvious cash grab to sell more consoles. Nintendo has lost a customer, I will never again give a cent to this company that couldn’t even respect me as a consumer.
  74. Tetsujinsei
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    For a game that's about making friends and togetherness, the game isolates everyone besides the primary player. No one can do anything important besides the primary player such as building important bridges or new houses, why? It would be fine if there were more things to do but there isn't. Exploring seemingly random islands and trying to get the biggest payout for every trip can only beFor a game that's about making friends and togetherness, the game isolates everyone besides the primary player. No one can do anything important besides the primary player such as building important bridges or new houses, why? It would be fine if there were more things to do but there isn't. Exploring seemingly random islands and trying to get the biggest payout for every trip can only be done so many times before I get burnt out. Decorating can only get me so far and from what I've heard there are apparently not many furniture options to decorate with. I want to build a town and see new faces besides the two villagers my wife and I first started out with but I can't do anything, there's no point in being a secondary player in this Animal Crossing. If the secondary player chops trees or mines rocks it renders those resources empty for other players for a while, taking away their resources. Besides that, another huge issue I have with the game is optimization issues. Why do I have to eat one orange at a time? Why not give an option to eat a certain number of food items at one time without having to click over and over again and give it a slightly longer animation? The same thing happens with releasing fish; you need to go into your pockets, click on the fish, click release. This for some reason takes you out of the menu to play the same tired animation. Chances are you have more than one thing you want to drop to empty out your limited inventory so you end up going into your inventory several times and it takes way longer than it should. This game does everything in its power to waste your time like clicking through dozens of text boxes to donate anything for instance. It is such bad design that it makes me not want to play it anymore and it wouldn't matter since secondary players don't matter anyway.… Expand
  75. gaaarfild
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    I'm playing with my wife and as she is the primary player, I lost the interest in game on the third day. I don't want to play it as there is absolutely nothing to do, than fishing and expanding the house. Any other catchy moments are just spent by the primary player.
    Makes 0 point to play it together.
    And it's a shame Nintendo you pushing to buy the second console in that dirty way.    I'm playing with my wife and as she is the primary player, I lost the interest in game on the third day. I don't want to play it as there is absolutely nothing to do, than fishing and expanding the house. Any other catchy moments are just spent by the primary player.
    Makes 0 point to play it together.
    And it's a shame Nintendo you pushing to buy the second console in that dirty way. It's a cheap move.    … Expand
  76. Brufuss
    Apr 9, 2020
    1
    I thought I would like this game as I am a very big fan of Stardew Valley which has a lot of similar elements to Animal Crossing. The problem I ran into over and over while playing this was how strikingly tedious, dull, and repetitive everything is - and for very little payoff
  77. AnimalSuck
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    My girlfriend and I was looking forward to have our own Islands and help eachother out.... 1 Island per switch is absolute **** luckily I told a lot of people about this and they passed om the game. **** off Nintendo.
  78. Far1and
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    Extremely disappointed by the multi-player experience.
    As a young adult, I played the Gamecube Animal Crossing with my family. We all had a great time. It's been so long that I can't remember all the game mechanics, but it seemed to me that everyone contributed and had a great time playing the game. My dad, the 3rd person to start playing, earned the gold statue.
    Fast forward to 2020    Extremely disappointed by the multi-player experience.
    As a young adult, I played the Gamecube Animal Crossing with my family. We all had a great time. It's been so long that I can't remember all the game mechanics, but it seemed to me that everyone contributed and had a great time playing the game. My dad, the 3rd person to start playing, earned the gold statue.
    Fast forward to 2020 - now I'm a dad and I was on the fence about buying a Switch since I've collected quite a few consoles over the years. I was interested in some of the Nintendo exclusive titles, but when I saw there was going to be an Animal Crossing game on the Switch, I was sold. Bought the Switch and pre-ordered AC:NH. Even purchased a Nintendo online subscription to play with remote friends.
    I kept thinking of how much fun I had playing the Gamecube version, and imagined doing the same with my young daughters and wife. I really talked it up with them, the fond memories of building a home, seeing K.K. play at the train station.. how we all got statues towards the end of the game.. how much fun it was to play - playing together.
    Game arrived, and since my older daughter had been good, let her fire it up and make her villager first (a mistake).
    Things seemed fine, but then.. after a few days I couldn't figure out how to make a shovel. Or an axe.. seemed odd. I had paid off my tent loan, had Nook miles+.. bought DIY recipes for a shovel.. axe.. but those required a flimsy axe or flimsy shovel to craft. I was quite confused. After Googling.. I was in complete disbelief over what Nintendo had sold me.
    I fully expected us to share 1 island. That's how it was on the Gamecube (although you could probably make multiple saves on multiple cards). I think I would have been disappointed had it NOT been 1 island. That's sort of the point, playing together, a community.. common good and all that. Seeing your co-players houses, what they've planted, what's new at the museum etc.
    AC:NH is a huge disappointment to me. It's been stated a million times, but only the 1st player - the resident representative - gets a real game. Everyone else is extremely limited in what they can do.
    So much a disappointment, I may just track down a copy of the Gamecube game and hope it holds up.    … Expand
  79. Sawyer7467
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Really good game but the beginning is kinda boring I have played it for three days so far
  80. hegemonfpe
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Nintendo almost made the perfect cozy game, but the extreme limitations put on the second player, and requirement to purchase an entire second console if you want to have two players play on equal footing makes the game unplayable if you don't have a switch for every person in your home who wants to play.
  81. Razalas
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Honestly, who thought it was a good idea to make one island per switch? Who sat there and said yea that's a great idea people will love that. Its not even like they tried to even make it so the other profiles on the switch can play. You can do literally close to nothing and are stuck living like a literal bum in a tent on whoever's island the main profile belongs to. Truly a garbage way toHonestly, who thought it was a good idea to make one island per switch? Who sat there and said yea that's a great idea people will love that. Its not even like they tried to even make it so the other profiles on the switch can play. You can do literally close to nothing and are stuck living like a literal bum in a tent on whoever's island the main profile belongs to. Truly a garbage way to make a game Nintendo, there goes another one of your sales.… Expand
  82. cyberczar
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This game is absolute garbage. Did nobody think that multiple people in a household might share a home console? Absolute game-breaking poor design. Worthless.
  83. Lamzluigi
    Apr 14, 2020
    3
    The limit of secondary account, really two players doest Enjoy a full gane is stupid :((
  84. Althrayn
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Hate to be part of review bombing but I think it's the only way to have attention brought to this.

    It's one thing to limit everyone to one island...the island is large enough that if people don't want to live near each other they can stay apart. But the current system in which the island's progress is completely tied to the progress of whoever the first player on the console is is    Hate to be part of review bombing but I think it's the only way to have attention brought to this.

    It's one thing to limit everyone to one island...the island is large enough that if people don't want to live near each other they can stay apart. But the current system in which the island's progress is completely tied to the progress of whoever the first player on the console is is absolutely ridiculous. There's no need for it in my eyes, I can't see any reason why it should have to be this way; I don't want to be cynical of nintendo, but it honestly feels like a move to sell more systems--simply because I can't fathom any other reason that would be necessary.

    Personally speaking as a player 2 on the island, it feels like I have no point in playing. I don't get assignments from Tom Nook, which means I don't get any recipes like my P1 does; I also don't get to invite citizens to the island, or plan infrastructure, or make any decisions. Basically I'm playing home decorator 2020, because I can't contribute anything to the island aside from paying money towards bridges/stairs and throwing some furniture outside.

    Hopefully the devs catch wind of the review bombing and seek to patch this out sooner rather than later. Again, being on one island is fine, but having no options to contribute as player 2 is ridiculous. Its as simple as giving P2+ the options to change infrastructure and invite settlers; and if you're worried about doubling-up missions, just have Tom Nook announce that someone else is working on an assignment for him already, and then have him lay out what the assignment is and give the recipes needed for the other players to help.    … Expand
  85. Micocoule
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I am the second player (my wife is first) and I can't properly play to the game if she doesn't do stuff before me. I'll change my rating when this gets fixed.
  86. Aamtrack
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I have 18 hours into the game and can’t progress because I was not the first person on it in my household. I can’t transfer the representative position too. I will fix my rating once they fix this issue! It is unreal how in this day and age this is a problem.
  87. Clandestien
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    It’s a shame only player one has al the fun. Played a lot together now it is a waiting game
  88. gingerbeard25
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    this game is really disappointing. a lot of missed opportunities, especially with the local co op. bought this to play with my wife and super disappointing that the 2nd player cannot do anything to help progress the game just because i played first. this needs to be fixed.
  89. Pepper12
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I was so excited for this game and now I hate it, I didn't know one design decision could make me so upset with Nintendo and the animal crossing franchise. The switch was advertised as a family console with great multiplayer options, much the same the new animal crossing was also marketed with great family experience. However, seems to me that the only people who are enjoying this game areI was so excited for this game and now I hate it, I didn't know one design decision could make me so upset with Nintendo and the animal crossing franchise. The switch was advertised as a family console with great multiplayer options, much the same the new animal crossing was also marketed with great family experience. However, seems to me that the only people who are enjoying this game are the ones who own one switch per person. I could almost get on board with sharing an island but other players outside the primary get a **** version of what should be a good game, with little to no participation in the story line and island creation. This is a ruthless and greedy scheme by Nintendo to force people to buy multiple devices (family marketed devices not solo marketed devices), makes me disgusted and I no longer want to support Nintendo.… Expand
  90. Ratqu33n
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I got this game for my wife an I to play during quarantine and was heartbroken to see that only player 1 can progress in the story. I liked sharing an island, but why can’t we both work on completing objectives?? Such a disappointment..
  91. unicorncastle
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Had I known that only one person could make changes and be in control of the island I would not have bought this game for my family of 4. Not only do my wife and I have to share an island my two children have to share as well. We all have to agree on where things go and what gets completed. This takes out all of the fun of being in control of your own island and designing it the way you'dHad I known that only one person could make changes and be in control of the island I would not have bought this game for my family of 4. Not only do my wife and I have to share an island my two children have to share as well. We all have to agree on where things go and what gets completed. This takes out all of the fun of being in control of your own island and designing it the way you'd like. Very unhappy about this choice.… Expand
  92. Max12341234
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I wanted to buy this game but the fact that we cant share the same console with other users and have to buy a new switch for every user is stupid and its makes it too complicated for me to get this game. Im not rich. I wont buy another switch just for one game and i dont want my girlfriend to be player 2 and have no power in the game just because im the player 1 for example. This is veryI wanted to buy this game but the fact that we cant share the same console with other users and have to buy a new switch for every user is stupid and its makes it too complicated for me to get this game. Im not rich. I wont buy another switch just for one game and i dont want my girlfriend to be player 2 and have no power in the game just because im the player 1 for example. This is very stupid. I will not buy it and its very disapointing.… Expand
  93. Ingleton
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Well done Nintendo. You got my money, and now I just have to wait until my girlfriend dies or leaves me to start my own game on my own island. You guys make Tom Nook look like Robin Hood.
  94. Valentine123
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    So people say this game is so nice, beautiful, etc. My game saves broke. Out of nowhere. randomly. Who cares if the is beautiful if you can't even keep your own save from breaking? I've lost so much progress. Shame on you Nintendo. Shame. This could've been fixed and prevented with the cloud saving. There is no excuse for no cloud saving. And my save breaking is a prime example of whySo people say this game is so nice, beautiful, etc. My game saves broke. Out of nowhere. randomly. Who cares if the is beautiful if you can't even keep your own save from breaking? I've lost so much progress. Shame on you Nintendo. Shame. This could've been fixed and prevented with the cloud saving. There is no excuse for no cloud saving. And my save breaking is a prime example of why there should be a cloud service. The emergency save recovery should've been available at launch. No excuses considering they also delayed the game for nearly a year. It's baffling to see how much Nintendo actually cares about its consumers. Shame on Nintendo. SHAME.… Expand
  95. Doooodal
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Haven’t stopped playing it since I bought it. A lot people complaining about the island representative not being shared is kind of understandable, but it’s definitely not worth rating the game 1 or 0 stars. Sure “your” user doesn’t have 100% control on the island at the moment but there are ways around this. You can just ask firstly, haha, or you can log in as their user andAmazing game. Haven’t stopped playing it since I bought it. A lot people complaining about the island representative not being shared is kind of understandable, but it’s definitely not worth rating the game 1 or 0 stars. Sure “your” user doesn’t have 100% control on the island at the moment but there are ways around this. You can just ask firstly, haha, or you can log in as their user and do the things necessary. Idk I’m sure there are other ways around this. My gf just grabs an extra controller and calls my in game char in, swaps leader and plays as my char if she really wants do something. Think outside of the box people!… Expand
  96. WarMonkey87
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    This game is awful. For So. Many. Reasons. Multiplayer is a nightmare - no matter if you're playing locally or online. Online - oh god - that's a mess. Over and over again, people can leave your island by disconnecting or just quitting - which results in you losing anything that you've done or received. That 100k or cool recipe you just got? POOF! It's gone. Congrats. And the oneThis game is awful. For So. Many. Reasons. Multiplayer is a nightmare - no matter if you're playing locally or online. Online - oh god - that's a mess. Over and over again, people can leave your island by disconnecting or just quitting - which results in you losing anything that you've done or received. That 100k or cool recipe you just got? POOF! It's gone. Congrats. And the one island-per-switch choice is moronic. If you are a parent thinking you can get this and enjoy playing with your kids but having your own island - you're SOL.

    But if you want, I can still come visit your islan- hold on a second. The game needs to pause every time someone leaves or enters your island. So if you just got some killer turnip prices or a meteor shower and want to make some money from people visiting...um, good luck with that. It's fantastic gameplay, lemme tell you.

    However, what makes this game so bad goes far, far beyond that. You get a dialog popup for. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. THAT. YOU. DO. Caught that same fish for the 100th time? Let me give you a dialog box! Want to visit another island? Here's 10 dialog boxes for you! Want to craft an item? Here's 5 dialog boxes for each item you want to craft! Did you close that dialog box? Here's another one for closing it. So much time is spent on stupid aspects of the game that are simply - dumb - design decisions.

    By the way, you'll be crafting each item individually as there's no bulk crafting. Fishing is annoying as the timing of when fish change directions is almost exactly the same as the time it takes for each cast. NMT islands get boring incredibly fast. This game repeatedly feels like a free-to-play game because at multiple points, you cannot progress until a day passes.

    I've played life sim games like this. At this point, I'm wholly recommending you play Stardew over this game. It's cheaper too, and the dev will straight up respond to your suggestions or bug reports on Twitter. The sad thing is ALL of these issues are just dumb design choices that could be fixed easily with a patch. The QA team should be fired for how bad this game feels at times.    … Expand
  97. awi
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    I do love this game, very much, but there are a LOT of clunky things that I’m disappointed to see. Considering almost all of the reviews on here are about the inability to create multiple islands on one console, I won’t cover that (and it wasn’t an issue for me, as I’m the only person who uses my Switch). However, I have a lot of other disappointments. I won’t go over the things I loveI do love this game, very much, but there are a LOT of clunky things that I’m disappointed to see. Considering almost all of the reviews on here are about the inability to create multiple islands on one console, I won’t cover that (and it wasn’t an issue for me, as I’m the only person who uses my Switch). However, I have a lot of other disappointments. I won’t go over the things I love because the critics covered it all—everything they said is definitely true. This is by far the best Animal Crossing yet, despite the huge flaws. I’m very disappointed to see that there’s no way to access your storage outside of your home. The storage is much better than before, don’t get me wrong—you can store much more, and the game auto-sorts your stuff for you. Character customization and clothing customization is far better than ever. But when you add crafting, several things need to be changed. Even in previous games, you could access your storage through either the post office or train station. Considering you can place items which used to link to your storage (dressers, chests, etc) out in your island now, why can’t you use those to access storage? I know this wouldn’t be “realistic,” but Animal Crossing isn’t exactly about realism. The multiplayer is clunky as hell, too. Connection has been pretty bad every time I play, and the longass animation whenever people join or leave is AWFUL. If you want to play with more than one friend at once, you’re out of luck. Not to mention that if someone tries to leave, and others don’t “close their windows” (aka, menus or conversations), a ten second timer will tick down. If it hits 0, the person trying to leave will go home with an error code and lose EVERYTHING they did while on the island, as well as everyone else losing what they got while interacting with the player. This is absolutely horrendous and makes no sense to me. Players can essentially sabotage others if they want to using this. Also, the restrictions on what you can do while others are over is annoying. Why can’t I rearrange furniture when someone’s over? Why can’t I order catalog items? It’s infuriating, particularly the inability to move things around your island or home. The crafting system and shops also sorely need updates. Why can’t I craft more than one thing at once? Why do some of my DIY recipes require that I know other DIY recipes? Why can’t I use a slider to buy however many flower seeds I want, like when buying turnips from Daisy Mae? Why can’t I buy more than one shirt or pants at the Able Sisters? It never feels good to sit there and watch the crafting animation 30 times in a row because you’re just trying to make fish bait to catch a rare fish. This should be much, much easier to do. There are some little improvements I love—the drop-off box for selling items is great, and I like the way flowers are handled, as well as the terraforming. But why are custom paths still able to be destroyed with the B button (the same button for picking up items, mind you), and why can other people destroy them? If you’re going to add paths to the game, and the ability to literally pave custom paths using this path tool, why don’t they act like paths? The game is certainly not worth a 0/10, it’s fantastic, but all of these small issues are a huge disappointment.… Expand
  98. Conmaxanhle
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    People is full of sh!t on this review. Buy your own game and do not think about you can pay 1 get 2. Game is awsome btw
  99. PurpleLemonHead
    Apr 20, 2020
    1
    This game is AWFUL. I purchased it for my 4 year old daughter thinking she could have a game that would allow her to create spaces. It looked pretty, cute, and easy to navigate. It isn't. It requires the user to be able to read (which is not the average 4 year old) and it's WORDY. Everything a character says is some lengthy explanation of what to do next. There's no action. It's boring.This game is AWFUL. I purchased it for my 4 year old daughter thinking she could have a game that would allow her to create spaces. It looked pretty, cute, and easy to navigate. It isn't. It requires the user to be able to read (which is not the average 4 year old) and it's WORDY. Everything a character says is some lengthy explanation of what to do next. There's no action. It's boring. Complete waste of $64. Anything I purchase for the Switch going forward will be from the Mario genre. Don't waste your money on Animal Crossing.… Expand
  100. 7Swords
    Apr 20, 2020
    0
    This game is not a multiplayer game. Only the first player will be able to fully enjoy the game, since they will be the mayor, the other who start playing later will not be able to decide how the island will develop, since they will be forced to live on the same island.
    1 Island per profile Nintendo! This is a blatant attempt to force consumers to buy more systems, stop being so greedy!
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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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