Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. NoxiD20
    Apr 20, 2020
    0
    Not only can I not have my own island, I can’t progress in the game until my wife hits certain milestones in the game. I spent 8 hours playing the game trying to figure out why I didn’t have an axe yet and it was because she didn’t show a NPC two bugs... straight trash designed to sell consoles. HARD PASS.
  2. TBoneIsScum
    Apr 20, 2020
    0
    Wanted to play this game with my partner, turns out you can't. Wish I knew before purchasing the game. Fix your game Nintendo.
  3. Kittidroid
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Throughout quarantine, this game manages to bring me and my friends together - not to mention helps us make new animal-esque ones! An adorable, casual gem that can (and will) take over your life.
  4. OwenlyTheBest
    Apr 21, 2020
    7
    Love the game but it can't be understated how ludicrous the one island per switch limitation is. My rating is unfair on the game but Nintendo's being unfair on us, forcing us to buy another £300 system for a limitation that simply doesn't have to be there. Imagine they only had one save for each system for the likes of Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild!
  5. Rosscoe
    Apr 22, 2020
    2
    Made this account specifically to warn people about the nefarious business tactics that are underpinning the cute aesthetics.

    If you plan on playing this game with other people in your household on a single switch then think again as that really isn’t possible. Only 1 game/island per switch, not per profile. Additional profiles can only visit the 1st players game and cannot start their    Made this account specifically to warn people about the nefarious business tactics that are underpinning the cute aesthetics.

    If you plan on playing this game with other people in your household on a single switch then think again as that really isn’t possible. Only 1 game/island per switch, not per profile. Additional profiles can only visit the 1st players game and cannot start their own. This is a conscious design decision by Nintendo to try and force households to purchase a console for every member of household. So it’s not £50 for the game. It’s actually the amount of people in your household x (£50 + £200). A rip off basically.

    Sort it out Nintendo, you know you’ve done this deliberately and could easily fix it    … Expand
  6. Beardo7
    Apr 22, 2020
    2
    Update - scored this a 6 after a few weeks but now a few months in and it’s gotten very dull. If you enjoy a game with no direction or goal at all where you just repeat the same boring menial tasks over and over (with horrendous UI) for no reason get this - if you want a similar game but with interesting stories and things to aim for get the far far superior Stardew Vally. (Which is alsoUpdate - scored this a 6 after a few weeks but now a few months in and it’s gotten very dull. If you enjoy a game with no direction or goal at all where you just repeat the same boring menial tasks over and over (with horrendous UI) for no reason get this - if you want a similar game but with interesting stories and things to aim for get the far far superior Stardew Vally. (Which is also £40 cheaper! And 100 times more fun) I’ll break down AC simply Boot up

    See nothing is happening Collect the same Fruit/fossils you have collected for the past 40 days Sell them Check turnip prices

    Hear the same dialogue from your villagers you’ve heard (well read) for the 50th time.

    All this takes about 5-10 mins

    Turn off for another day and wonder why you spent £50 on a mobile game for a £300 console.

    And repeat. . 1st of all no way this game is a 10 but neither is it a 0!

    The game is relaxing and a good way to chill and out get your creative mind going to see what ideas you can come up with for your island and it can be good fun! And building your museum collection up with insects and fish is nicely done and good to see your efforts displayed. The fossils part is done well and actually displays them in a chronological and evolutional order which is fun to discover and I’m sure kids will love it. However this lasts about a week and then after that it starts to wear a bit thin.

    I have no problem with the real time aspect of the game per-say (I also dolt mind the accelerated clock in Stardew Vally both have their merits) however I do feel like it was done to extend the life of the game. And the repetitive nature of the game does become a bit boring you will find yourself just doing the same menial tasks over and over for little or no reward. At times it does feel like a mobile game you have paid £50 for to play on a £300 console. Also it’s 2020 Nintendo why is it not a fully 3D game? Not being able to rotate the camera 360 degrees? I mean come on.

    Not being able to craft more than 1 thing at a time is also annoying I have 8 clams and I want to make 8 fish bait, I can’t just select make 8 and it does it, no you have to go through the same process and animation 8 times! The islands you visit via nook miles will soon become repetitive as seems to be limited to about 10(?) different layouts I have visited the same island 3 times in 2 days. 6000 miles well spent.

    The dialog with your island buddies soon becomes irritating as they just repeat the same lines over and over and don’t really offer anything. Multiplayer is a mess why can’t I open my gate and my friends just pop over? No I have to sit through the same loading screen and animation for every person that visits and same when they leave plus when they are arrive there is nothing to do? No mini games or anything to do together which is a shame. I have also knocked a point off for the 1 island per console stroke that Nintendo have pulled just to try and sell more units - luckily me and my wife are happy to share a character so in our house it’s not an issue but I can see how it could cause problems. The tools breaking without any warning is also frustrating! Why no status bar? We had this in Minecraft a game that was made in what 2007? And gold tools shouldn’t break! I’ve worked hard for them and the they just break? It should be a reward for all your hard work. I don’t want to seem like I’m just moaning about the game as I have had fun playing it and i think of your prepared to look past the annoyances there is a good game in there! And it’s a break from the normal FPS/Action/FIFA style games. I just wish a bit more thought was put into the UI and Quality Of Life of the player. I also have a sneaking suspicion that Micro Transactions are on the way as it’s a game primed for it but I hope I’m wrong!

    Would have got a 7/10 from me if it wasn’t for the 1 island per switch idea. I think 6/10 is a fair score.    … Expand
  7. Electrohead
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    The game has a fantastic first two weeks that does a great job at constantly giving you new tasks that introduce new gameplay mechanics to the player. Once you complete the 'story', you're pretty much able to customize anything you want, resulting in the ability to make some pretty incredibly designed islands and homes.

    The presentation is fantastic. The game's graphics are very    The game has a fantastic first two weeks that does a great job at constantly giving you new tasks that introduce new gameplay mechanics to the player. Once you complete the 'story', you're pretty much able to customize anything you want, resulting in the ability to make some pretty incredibly designed islands and homes.

    The presentation is fantastic. The game's graphics are very stylized and the NPCs are all very expressive, making the game feel like a real living world. The music is all very cute as well, especially the tracks by K.K. Slider.

    You will eventually reach a point where the game becomes a lot less fun to play for extended periods of time; which is the norm for Animal Crossing. Thankfully though, Nintendo seems to be planning on supporting the game after launch and have already re-introduced past features like the Art Museum and Redd.

    Other than the eventual wall you hit where the game becomes less fun, the only really big flaws are some annoying menu management and crafting quirks, which will hopefully be patched.    … Expand
  8. Neiru
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Looks fun but not a chance of me buying it until Nintendo allows two saves on one console. I'm not playing while my partner has to be second fiddle all the time or vice versa.

    You've sold millions of Switches nintendo. This seems a cynical ploy to push more Switch lites (why would anyone bother getting one of those?). That with the lack of discounting in the eShop, 3 year old games for    Looks fun but not a chance of me buying it until Nintendo allows two saves on one console. I'm not playing while my partner has to be second fiddle all the time or vice versa.

    You've sold millions of Switches nintendo. This seems a cynical ploy to push more Switch lites (why would anyone bother getting one of those?). That with the lack of discounting in the eShop, 3 year old games for £50 still, you're looking worse as a company. Sony look like fluffy bunnies compared. The very least you can do for your customers (who mostly accept this pricing) is allow them to share games within a household.    … Expand
  9. Landenwin
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible! It’s has so many improvements from previous Animal Crossing game and is an overall fun and charming experience! It’s a lot of fun visiting friends islands and playing online with others! The game provides a hole new level of customization, with the ability to create new higher land, waterfalls, rivers and more! You can also customize many pieces of furniture andThis game is incredible! It’s has so many improvements from previous Animal Crossing game and is an overall fun and charming experience! It’s a lot of fun visiting friends islands and playing online with others! The game provides a hole new level of customization, with the ability to create new higher land, waterfalls, rivers and more! You can also customize many pieces of furniture and place furniture outside. All this allows you to really make the island how you want. Definitely a must have for anyone on the Switch!… Expand
  10. Chronoforce
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played with my special one. Stop bombing the score, it's not fair.
  11. Isgolo
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Extremely polished, but still have some things to improve, specially on the quality of life suction related crafting and terraforming
  12. Dunderhyphenp
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Good and fun game, only thing stopping me from giving it a 10 is the 1 island per console limitation.
  13. AranI_Koopa
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Animal crossing siempre ha Sido una gran Saga y aunque el juego se sentía vacío, en la última actualización se quita esa sensación ya que meten las obras de arte
  14. crevassier
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    The PERFECT game during a stupid pandemic. My only gripe is what a lot of the lame brigading reviews mention, and that is that the account that starts the island ends up gatekeeping improvements. For anyone playing completely SOLO, locally, this isn't a problem. As a household of 3, my kid was first and now we have to play as her when she isn't interested in island management. Personally IThe PERFECT game during a stupid pandemic. My only gripe is what a lot of the lame brigading reviews mention, and that is that the account that starts the island ends up gatekeeping improvements. For anyone playing completely SOLO, locally, this isn't a problem. As a household of 3, my kid was first and now we have to play as her when she isn't interested in island management. Personally I am OK with just having the one island, however, the management side of things should have been extended to all players and not just the first one.

    This does not ruin the game completely and it's still a great successor to the series. Hopefully the devs can constructively move forward with an update that allows people to start easier. I wish I had known this limitation on launch day, but we stayed away from too much info so we didn't spoil the initial fun and no one wants to reset your stuff after a few days of work already got put in.

    The community of designers is pretty awesome and both my wife and daughter love customizing their homes with the shared designs.    … Expand
  15. Windexblue21
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Don’t let a review bomb discourage you from playing this game. Nay, this work of art.
  16. Meliodas998
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Perfect, I have funny moments in all time with my family and solitarie. I recommend this game for all that want relax
  17. Tamaguchi
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Es mi primer animal crossing pero me parece muy bien juego, relaja, es bastante completo, podría estar mejor pero es mejorable y posible que sea actualizado en un futuro.
  18. Marbocla
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen juego , muy relajante y bonito, con buena música y gráficos preciosos
  19. Lalox
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Desde la Nintendo gamecube no le daba una oportunidad a un animal crossing, sin embargo, ACNH me ha dejado pasmado sin darme cuenta más de 100 hrs de juego. Sin duda más que un juego un proyecto de vida online a largo plazo.
  20. Faxi
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers a relaxing time, with a lot of cute animals with different personalities and amazingly fun gameplay.

    You get to choose your very own island, where you can do whatever you want with it. You can build, decorate, fish, catch insects, dig up fossils, craft and much more. While the game offers extremely fun gameplay, a great soundtrack, and a real time    Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers a relaxing time, with a lot of cute animals with different personalities and amazingly fun gameplay.

    You get to choose your very own island, where you can do whatever you want with it. You can build, decorate, fish, catch insects, dig up fossils, craft and much more.

    While the game offers extremely fun gameplay, a great soundtrack, and a real time system, the multiplayer part of the game is quite a disappointment.

    While the multiplayer part of the game is the only disappointment of the game, since what players can do on other players islands are very limited. By playing it alone, multiplayer won't really ruin the game experience, because of the games so fun gameplay elements.

    With a relaxing soundtrack, and fun gameplay and a interesting real-time system, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a remarkable game.    … Expand
  21. Escutia
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Game in the Nintendo switch.
    El mejor juego en Nintendo switch por mucho.    … Expand
  22. Jejo
    Apr 28, 2020
    1
    Only one island per console! Such a ridiculous limitation to add. The first person to play the game on your console is permanently in charge of the island. Feels like I got cheated.
  23. fmintie
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This is my experience as player 2 of this game. I cannot contribute to any of the game objectives, despite playing a lot.
    I can't make decisions about where to put my buildings or villagers houses. The multiplayer option is even worse as if you are a "follower" you cant even interact with animals or buy things in shops.
    The amount of arguments between younger family members that have    This is my experience as player 2 of this game. I cannot contribute to any of the game objectives, despite playing a lot.
    I can't make decisions about where to put my buildings or villagers houses. The multiplayer option is even worse as if you are a "follower" you cant even interact with animals or buy things in shops.

    The amount of arguments between younger family members that have ensued as a result of this weird player 1 power dynamic is almost not worth having the game.

    I am also worried about the inability to backup a copy of my island. What if something happens to my switch? too bad for me? And if the option does become available but only with a Nintendo online account, I will have to pay to keep my island backed up, even though I have already paid for the game?

    Not to mention the fact that even with owning TWO separate copies of New Horizons, neither will create a new island. This is completely different from playing Wild World as a child and I am so disappointed in the obvious greed that fuelled this decision. So to be able to make any decisions about their own island at all, player 2 has to pay up another few hundreds for a new switch. This is despicable especially as the switch is advertised as a family console.    … Expand
  24. ViktoorC
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    Base game is good, however you can only have one island per switch which is just a super greedy move. Also the multiplayer is really slow and annoying, you can't craft in bulk which is just boring, the game has a lot of flaws that make me want to bang my head into the wall already
  25. Artazur
    May 5, 2020
    3
    How can Nintendo make a game, that has less content than the previous ones? Less characters , less resident dialogues, less fruit trees, less shops/buildings..........
    But it is fun to play but it needs many content updates to become a good game
  26. sourasalemon
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    It's a complete disappointment that my partner, who has been playing these games for all of his life, had the first claim to an island and then I, who has never had the chance or interest to play any animal crossing game until now, will be unable to ever have the full game experience on the console that I had snagged from my friend for an unbeatable price. On top of the general principalIt's a complete disappointment that my partner, who has been playing these games for all of his life, had the first claim to an island and then I, who has never had the chance or interest to play any animal crossing game until now, will be unable to ever have the full game experience on the console that I had snagged from my friend for an unbeatable price. On top of the general principal of me refusing to buy another system just for one game, the console is OUT OF STOCK EVERYWHERE, and we don't live together so it's not like I can play anyway--I haven't seen him in almost two months, and I have to live away from my own home for a job, but even if I did buy a new system I can't even move my game to the console that I am already attached to after all of this is over?? What a joke. I'll probably never play this and not have any desire to play an animal crossing ever because this restriction has just ruined any joy I could possible ever have for this series.… Expand
  27. Drlaurson
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    The one island per console ruined this game for a family with kids! DO NOT BUY IT until they fix it.

    I literally created an account for this reason. Greed of the company to try and sell more consoles is inexcusable.
  28. Peaksius
    Apr 30, 2020
    3
    Great game with good pace, cute npc's, and gameplay that is relatively intuitive. This was my first animal crossing game and I got it to have a game to unwind. I was absolutely stunned to find out the 1 save per console setup. I have 3 young daughters and this has caused massive issues within the household. Nintendo, this is no longer a handheld only franchise fix this asap please or IGreat game with good pace, cute npc's, and gameplay that is relatively intuitive. This was my first animal crossing game and I got it to have a game to unwind. I was absolutely stunned to find out the 1 save per console setup. I have 3 young daughters and this has caused massive issues within the household. Nintendo, this is no longer a handheld only franchise fix this asap please or I will start sending the daily recordings of the fighting and bickering between my kids for you to endure as I do..… Expand
  29. Coldfusion9
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    One island per switch? GTFO, what an absolute joke. What moron thought that was a good idea?
  30. Olibuba
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    I made an account just to say the one island per console is a terrible gimmick for more people to buy your product. At least with ACNL you could buy another game to insert into the 3DS. This is absolute BS.
  31. bgule
    May 1, 2020
    0
    cant get the game because we are 2 people in our house and only one switch.
  32. Ayrtoncb
    May 1, 2020
    0
    I really hope nintendo fixes the 1 island per switch, had high hopes of playing with my sister and friends online but this issue makes it unplayable
  33. Jj68
    May 3, 2020
    0
    Wanted to buy this for my family, but I won't unless they remove the one island per switch restriction.
  34. feelinpeachy
    May 4, 2020
    5
    The inability to have more than one island is insane! I love this game and have played every AC game since Population Growing, I'm an avid fan. I'm leaving a poor review because I just found out that you can't have a second island without buying an entire new switch. How could Nintendo alienate their fanbase like that? Especially during a pandemic when we're all broke and can't afford aThe inability to have more than one island is insane! I love this game and have played every AC game since Population Growing, I'm an avid fan. I'm leaving a poor review because I just found out that you can't have a second island without buying an entire new switch. How could Nintendo alienate their fanbase like that? Especially during a pandemic when we're all broke and can't afford a new console! Nintendo if you're trying to get an extra $200+ dollars from your fans, you've failed! Instead you've lost an extra $60.

    Also, give us diagonal paths! Holy moly.    … Expand
  35. hcazorp
    May 4, 2020
    0
    Scoring this wonderful game a zero because of the "primary player" limitations. My wife is currently the primary and therefore, gets a bunch of missions she doesn't want. More egregiously she is the only character who can make infrastructure changes to the island. I would be a little more forgiving BUT THERE IS NO INDICATION OF THIS LIMITATION WHEN YOU START THE GAME. We had to find thisScoring this wonderful game a zero because of the "primary player" limitations. My wife is currently the primary and therefore, gets a bunch of missions she doesn't want. More egregiously she is the only character who can make infrastructure changes to the island. I would be a little more forgiving BUT THERE IS NO INDICATION OF THIS LIMITATION WHEN YOU START THE GAME. We had to find this out after I wasn't getting the "infrastructure" option with Tom Nook and then Googled why.

    This is a stupid limitation. Secondary players should be able to contribute to island infrastructure even if a "primary" player has to allow this somehow. Nintendo needs to fix this idiocy. What a disappointment to learn after playing for so long.    … Expand
  36. Dissapointed-
    May 4, 2020
    0
    I am very disappointed by the glaring design flaws for multiple users on a single switch. Limiting 1 island per copy is disappointing, but limiting progressing island development forward to the first player is unacceptable. I have never seen any game developer limit critical features to the player experience to a singular player. I would not have purchased this game had I known that onlyI am very disappointed by the glaring design flaws for multiple users on a single switch. Limiting 1 island per copy is disappointing, but limiting progressing island development forward to the first player is unacceptable. I have never seen any game developer limit critical features to the player experience to a singular player. I would not have purchased this game had I known that only one player can enjoy the full game. The only method to resolve these issues is to purchase another console which is clearly not worth while.… Expand
  37. njoydgystyle
    May 5, 2020
    0
    Juste HONTEUX de vendre un jeu 60 BALLES pour n'avoir le droit qu'à une seule et UNIQUE ile ! ma copine a lancer le jeu en première et du coup je ne peu pas y joué et profiter de ma propre ile et de l'histoire! Nintendo cherche des moutons à tondre! C'est la derniere fois que j'achete nintendo
  38. Raphael-V
    May 6, 2020
    0
    The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is nonsensical. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more Switch consoles... Sorry but this is an instant 0/10
  39. SwitchMom
    May 6, 2020
    0
    This is a super fun game. I enjoy. My son enjoys it. The problem (and it is a huge problem) is that you can only have 1 island per switch and the person who created the island is effectively the only one who can really make any decisions about the island. In my house, we have 2 switches, but there are four of us who would like to play animal crossing. That leaves 2 people very upsetThis is a super fun game. I enjoy. My son enjoys it. The problem (and it is a huge problem) is that you can only have 1 island per switch and the person who created the island is effectively the only one who can really make any decisions about the island. In my house, we have 2 switches, but there are four of us who would like to play animal crossing. That leaves 2 people very upset and for me, drops this game all the way down to one star for all the problems it creates in my house. It is frankly ridiculous that I would need to buy four switches so each member of my family could enjoy the game. Moms beware.… Expand
  40. Isaac_
    May 6, 2020
    0
    While I would love to give this game the glowing review it deserves, I cannot truthfully do so. The simple fact that no two players can have their own island on the same Switch is outrageous. This feature makes the game not worth purchasing if you intended to share it with someone else. This should be changed, but as long as it stays the same this game is not worth it for more than one person.
  41. Flappa
    May 6, 2020
    0
    Only good if you're the first player- the player who sets the game up. If you're the second player, you can't do anything except upgrade your house and sell stuff. If you don't share a switch with anyone, it would be great! If you have multiple players, there's no way around it. You'd have to delete your island.
    Wouldn't bother buying the game until it's fixed- IF they decide to fix it.
  42. daikaran
    May 9, 2020
    0
    Really not for every one. Be sure you'll like it before spending a 100 bucks on this. Just learned there's only one island per switch too, which is ridiculous.
  43. Arkshija
    May 9, 2020
    0
    Started after my wife and I could not chose the island, the position of key buildings, had to play in her island as a "second player", no materials left, no chance to do stuff if she dont continue the story. Worst game design ever. Strategy from Nintendo to get $$ because they only allow one island per console.
  44. Kotorichan
    May 10, 2020
    0
    The UI is annoyingly inconvenient and conversations with villager are repeating and empty. The fact that tools frequently break without any notification is also irritating.

    Many furniture is reduced from previous New Leaf. Furthermore, despite the "remake" option in DIY, most of the furniture with colour variation is not remake-able. There are about 6 colour types for all furniture, but    The UI is annoyingly inconvenient and conversations with villager are repeating and empty. The fact that tools frequently break without any notification is also irritating.

    Many furniture is reduced from previous New Leaf. Furthermore, despite the "remake" option in DIY, most of the furniture with colour variation is not remake-able. There are about 6 colour types for all furniture, but a single player can collect only one type of them on their own. To get the colour that you don't have, you have to do multiplayer which again is so inconvenient mainly because of 1-minute freezing time inserted each time when a player joins to an island.

    Furthermore, although this game is advertised to enjoy the multiplayer, there aren't many things to do online except trading furniture or selling turnip (online mini-games existed in New Leaf is now gone). Not to mention that other systems that were available in previous games, such as town ordinance and haniwa, are now deleted.

    But the graphic is ok considering it is animal crossing.    … Expand
  45. gorgonzolon
    May 9, 2020
    0
    I was so disappointed with this game. It was so exciting with all the new features and the amount of control you have over the island, as well as the option for local multiplayer. I'm the eldest of 3 siblings and we share a switch, but they can't play the way I play at all. Like everyone is saying, this is the dumbest idea Nintendo could have possibly come up with. I'm sure they want toI was so disappointed with this game. It was so exciting with all the new features and the amount of control you have over the island, as well as the option for local multiplayer. I'm the eldest of 3 siblings and we share a switch, but they can't play the way I play at all. Like everyone is saying, this is the dumbest idea Nintendo could have possibly come up with. I'm sure they want to sell more switches but not everyone can afford to spend 400 dollars just to play the new animal crossing game. Shame on you, Nintendo.

    That's not even all of it, the gameplay itself is atrocious. Put aside the 1 island per switch issue and you're left with a game that uses up half of your playtime in menus you can't speed up. At least in New Leaf and such you had the option to skip through dialogue with (B) and not have to sit there button mashing for a good 30 seconds just to go to Tortimer's island, for example. The crafting would be SO fun if it wasn't so tedious.

    I was also excited about the path system! That was something we desperately needed but the way it works is really infuriating when you just want your island to look neat. Having grassy gaps and not being able to fill in spaces under or around structures... it boils me alive. I know I'm nitpicking at this point, but they made Animal Crossing for the switch. It should pride itself in a little more polish and playability.    … Expand
  46. lowfps10
    May 9, 2020
    0
    If I were the first player, I would definitely rate this game 100, it's really really good. But unfortunately for other players, it is impossible to enjoy the game as much as the first player, especially since the first player is in charge of the island development. I can't believe critic reviewers called this game "family-friendly" when clearly only one member of the family can enjoy thisIf I were the first player, I would definitely rate this game 100, it's really really good. But unfortunately for other players, it is impossible to enjoy the game as much as the first player, especially since the first player is in charge of the island development. I can't believe critic reviewers called this game "family-friendly" when clearly only one member of the family can enjoy this game. Now it is possible to buy a second switch, but now they cost $500 because of the shortage. This is by far the most restrictive game I've ever played.… Expand
  47. GamingFan22
    May 11, 2020
    0
    I'm sure others have the same problem involving more then one person wanting to play, BUT they have to share an island. I got the game and played for a bit, then my brother got a hold of it and began playing. Now he's way ahead of me,the orignal and first person to play the game-and there are allot of stuff just spread out across MY island.IThe fact that you can't just have your ownI'm sure others have the same problem involving more then one person wanting to play, BUT they have to share an island. I got the game and played for a bit, then my brother got a hold of it and began playing. Now he's way ahead of me,the orignal and first person to play the game-and there are allot of stuff just spread out across MY island.IThe fact that you can't just have your own seperate island and experiance it yourself first hand and NOT ruin the game for anyone else. Is just stupid and horrible and takes the fun out of it to the point you don't want to play anymore.… Expand
  48. Gramscci
    May 11, 2020
    0
    Todo la genialidad se va a la basura por la limitante del multijugador, fórmula ya constante en Nintendo.
  49. MBsnowman
    May 12, 2020
    1
    Bought the game for siblings. Getting them to take turns at all is an achievement, so upon finding out that only one person can progress the story made this an immediate fail. I understand that there has to be some restriction in place to curb cheating and self-selling, but this can't be the way. I'm not sure we'll even keep playing it now. Hoping the developers will hear the unhappinessBought the game for siblings. Getting them to take turns at all is an achievement, so upon finding out that only one person can progress the story made this an immediate fail. I understand that there has to be some restriction in place to curb cheating and self-selling, but this can't be the way. I'm not sure we'll even keep playing it now. Hoping the developers will hear the unhappiness and allow at least two islands per system.… Expand
  50. Obi77
    May 12, 2020
    0
    Was enjoying this game but then my Switch started to fail from a cooling fan failure...so I went and got a new switch .... oh sorry we can't move your island maybe next year.... ok so we will start a new island and now that family members who really enjoyed it can make one and we can all start at the same place .... oh yeah sorry again only one island PER CONSOLE .....ummm if you haveWas enjoying this game but then my Switch started to fail from a cooling fan failure...so I went and got a new switch .... oh sorry we can't move your island maybe next year.... ok so we will start a new island and now that family members who really enjoyed it can make one and we can all start at the same place .... oh yeah sorry again only one island PER CONSOLE .....ummm if you have kids how the heck are you gonna have them all agree where to put things and the style of island this is ridiculous ... i went from enjoying this game to being able to see nothing but the money grab faults of design… Expand
  51. entitycat
    May 15, 2020
    0
    Just got this game for my birthday. I was looking forward to playing it along with my brother until I found out about the 1 island per console feature. He's the one who started the game up so he's the primary player and I'm just a visitor on his island who can't contribute or progress the game in any meaningful way. I was extremely disappointed when I logged onto my account and saw theJust got this game for my birthday. I was looking forward to playing it along with my brother until I found out about the 1 island per console feature. He's the one who started the game up so he's the primary player and I'm just a visitor on his island who can't contribute or progress the game in any meaningful way. I was extremely disappointed when I logged onto my account and saw the same island instead of an entirely new save file. The game would be a lot better without this blatant cash grab of a policy and I have to say I regret buying it. Don't bother wasting $60 if you share your switch, because to experience the game in full you'd need to fork over an additional $300 or so for a new switch plus another copy of the game. So basically $360 per island. Nice. The reason I rate it so low is to draw attention to this glaring issue. Not everyone is fortunate enough to just go out and buy as many switches as their heart desires.… Expand
  52. Reviewer2020
    May 16, 2020
    0
    The one island per console is ruining the game so bad. It is hard to create progress.
  53. Greeedo
    May 16, 2020
    0
    One island per switch is just greedy practice. Really shows that Nintendo only really cares about money. It is very disappointing that there is nothing we as individuals can do about it.
  54. djatkinson77
    May 18, 2020
    0
    This would be a great game, but the fact that you are limited to one island per switch console completely kills it for households with multiple users. What on earth were you thinking, Nintendo?!?! Please release a patch that fixes what is one of the worst game design decision ever.
  55. jdg0713
    May 18, 2020
    0
    This game has the potential to be great, but Nintendo is essentially trying to **** you out of hundreds of more dollars as you can only have one save file per switch console, not per profile but per console, you can’t even buy two copies of the game, you need a second console. This is absolutely garbage, and Nintendo should be ashamed of themselves.
  56. Marshall6
    May 18, 2020
    0
    Angry about the one player feature that limits the game to a single person per console. I think this is unfair and there are ways that Nintendo could fix this and stop being so money hungry. I think at the very least players should not have a "resident representative" on an island. This makes it so only one player can make decisions and really do anything important on their island. I thinkAngry about the one player feature that limits the game to a single person per console. I think this is unfair and there are ways that Nintendo could fix this and stop being so money hungry. I think at the very least players should not have a "resident representative" on an island. This makes it so only one player can make decisions and really do anything important on their island. I think this is wildy unfair considering that in order to fix this you would have to buy a second console which is just ridiculous. The switch is pricey enough as it is so it's only right that multiple people could play this switch exclusive game on a single console. Even though the rest of the game has good content, for people with kids who play or really anyone who wants to play with other people in their household, it's a huge problem. I'm reviewing so low in hopes to get ratings down so Nintendo will hopefully fix this problem.… Expand
  57. rodgeraj
    May 18, 2020
    0
    I bought this for my daughter for her birthday and decided to let her play first because she thought the game looked fun and cute. I’m horrified, now, to see that anything that needs to happen to move the game forward requires her, as primary resident, to complete before any secondary player (me) would be able. The one island per console rule is just asinine. JFC, Nintendo! Way to turn meI bought this for my daughter for her birthday and decided to let her play first because she thought the game looked fun and cute. I’m horrified, now, to see that anything that needs to happen to move the game forward requires her, as primary resident, to complete before any secondary player (me) would be able. The one island per console rule is just asinine. JFC, Nintendo! Way to turn me off to a franchise.… Expand
  58. Kyleberry
    May 19, 2020
    0
    ACNH focuses so much on creating a charming sandbox that it forgets to respect its players. Nintendo has yet to outgrow their penchant for text boxes / animations in extreme excess that serve only to waste your time, and multiplayer is a plane-infested disaster, sorely lacking meaningful ways to interact with others outside of an online economy sullied by time travel and hacking. WillACNH focuses so much on creating a charming sandbox that it forgets to respect its players. Nintendo has yet to outgrow their penchant for text boxes / animations in extreme excess that serve only to waste your time, and multiplayer is a plane-infested disaster, sorely lacking meaningful ways to interact with others outside of an online economy sullied by time travel and hacking. Will consider changing rating to a solid 6 if Nintendo unlocks multiple islands per switch and drastically improves user experience. (Suggestion: multi craft/print/buy.) Unlocking the full range of island customization is sadly when the fun and desire to customize died; I'd value this game at $20 in its current state as a primarily single player game.… Expand
  59. Druna78
    May 22, 2020
    1
    Would love to write a review if I could play it! One island per Switch.. at a time where we are stuck at home, lost jobs and all, being forced to purchase multiple switches and games per household is not feasible. Been a fan of Nintendo since the 80's, but now my money will be going elsewhere because this is low.
  60. Big_Ravioli
    May 23, 2020
    0
    I was really excited for this game. Looked like it could have been amazing. However, my opinion changed when I found out the froggy chair was removed. Come on, Reggie, why did you do that?
  61. TreeburnerCT
    May 23, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console?! What a waste of money this game is! $60 gets you a giant FU from Nintendo, save your money!
  62. Angryheart556
    May 26, 2020
    0
    WORST Game in the world! I got banned off of dodocodes,com because of somebody who was majorly butthurt with me going onto an Island and taking FRUIT when I seriously didn’t know you we’re NOT at all supposed to, the game and DodoCodes are not only the Worst websites on the planet because together allow butthurt players and gamers onto each other’s islands when they cause nothing but pureWORST Game in the world! I got banned off of dodocodes,com because of somebody who was majorly butthurt with me going onto an Island and taking FRUIT when I seriously didn’t know you we’re NOT at all supposed to, the game and DodoCodes are not only the Worst websites on the planet because together allow butthurt players and gamers onto each other’s islands when they cause nothing but pure drama! But also just because I had a low rating from ONE star from an over dramatic player that I took fruit from when I sware I didn’t know you were’t supposed to take fruit from their islands and I got reported and had My account taken down without my side being heard!!! Your disgusting animal crossing and Dodocodes.com I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to take fruit from other people’s islands.… Expand
  63. Shtikesnest
    May 26, 2020
    0
    So I guess only one member of my family gets to play the game unless I buy everyone theit own individual Switch? That's greedier than Activision.
  64. DwnWthVwls
    May 26, 2020
    0
    I created an account just to post this. They released an update which drastically lowered the rare fish spawn rate. I've wasted over 200 fish bait trying to catch one golden trout. This is unplayable now. Who has time for all this?
  65. nonameisaname
    May 29, 2020
    4
    it's just an empty game. Compares to the other Animal Crossings in the past, Nintendo just released a incomplete game saying 'oh we are going to update stuff slowly as what others expect from Animal Crossing!'. Also very worried about DLCs in the future as I have feeling that they might release and sell something that we expected from the game that it supposed to be there!
  66. TEMP0
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    I gave this game a 10 score for being a refined island getaway, but I need to take that back. Honestly once you get a 5-star island, a 6 room house, all your favorite villagers in your island, and do a couple of big events, then New Horizons starts to get old. You notice the flaws within the game; it's limited in its features, the graphics & camera angles can feel clunky at times, and it'sI gave this game a 10 score for being a refined island getaway, but I need to take that back. Honestly once you get a 5-star island, a 6 room house, all your favorite villagers in your island, and do a couple of big events, then New Horizons starts to get old. You notice the flaws within the game; it's limited in its features, the graphics & camera angles can feel clunky at times, and it's not even complete yet.… Expand
  67. bgah462
    May 30, 2020
    1
    Multiple players on one switch, one island. Paid for half of the game, get to participate in about a quarter of the gameplay.
  68. Versi
    Jun 2, 2020
    2
    Animal crossing: New Horizons Is the sparkling new addition to the animal crossing franchise. It was received greatly when it came out and I'm sure we can all admit it's a very pretty game.

    Unfortunately the attraction to this game is about skin deep, it doesn't take long to break down the gameplay and run out of goals to accomplish. It starts to get boring and honestly kind of tedious to    Animal crossing: New Horizons Is the sparkling new addition to the animal crossing franchise. It was received greatly when it came out and I'm sure we can all admit it's a very pretty game.

    Unfortunately the attraction to this game is about skin deep, it doesn't take long to break down the gameplay and run out of goals to accomplish. It starts to get boring and honestly kind of tedious to even open. When you get started it's a lot of fun to explore your new town and look at all the new and updated graphics, but after awhile the furniture and clothing starts getting repetitive, and the lack of gameplay freedom starts to just get frustrating. This is a beautiful mobile game that they shelled out for 60 dollars.    … Expand
  69. baotran_ng
    Jun 8, 2020
    9
    Only one island is pretty uncomfortable but after 2 months playing I really love this game.
  70. bcawesome5
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This game came at the perfect time when quarantine started. All we needed was a relaxing game where people could play with each other online while stuck in our houses. Animal Crossing New Horizons is just that. This game is absolutely amazing.
  71. Franciscc
    Jun 9, 2020
    1
    Cual es la razon de poner UNA SOLA ISLA PARA CADA CUENTA esta fue la peor idea que a nintendo se le haya ocurrido la verdad que estoy decepcionado, porque en si el juego es bueno lo unico malo es que solo hay UNA ISLA y ademas de que no puedes avanzar en la isla amenos que seas la persona que la creo, la verdad decepcionante
  72. dissapointedmuc
    Jun 9, 2020
    1
    Absolutely abhorrent behavior from Nintendo to ruin so many people's experience on the off chance that they buy another nintendo switch. Just horrible.
  73. Reviewnimation
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    This games is amazing. Creating your very own, unique island is extremely fun. This game is so close to being perfect but it is missing a fair amount of the previous game's content. This will all most likely be resolved when updates come out. Nearly perfect.
  74. KEVINGAMERS500
    Jul 10, 2020
    2
    Mal juego esta muy sobrevalorado este juego solo es para niños y esta basada en la comunidad mas de 10 de nintendo.
  75. pipechile
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    nintedoooo esta dormido.... falta arriesgar mucho mas en sus juegos, para un publico mas maduroo
    sigue apoyando a juegos muy infantiles...
  76. Danzerot
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    mierda de juego para sasel y nenes de 4 años. el juego no vale ni para tirar cohetes.....no lo compreis.
  77. Maugar1303
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    No support for multiple users is completely unacceptable in 2020. I love Nintendo but this really needs to stop.
  78. Jonlivesey
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    One island per user has completely ruined the game experience for me. The switch has always been a family console and expecting families to purchase multiple machines in order to have their own island experience is simply unforgivable.
  79. Rheaumep
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    One Island per Switch. With multiple people in the same household sharing the same switch.
  80. Wippomonster
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    I do looooove the game. But how come that I need to get a second console to have my own island??? A huge disappointment. Shame on you Nintendo
  81. MyaL
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    I literally made an account here just to review this game. (Your dream get away begins now) No it doesn't, It's not MY dream get away when I'm the second third fourth- eight player and i have to share one island with everyone who uses the same switch consul. i deserve my own island and at very least should be able to purchase another game card to have my own island, not an entire system!I literally made an account here just to review this game. (Your dream get away begins now) No it doesn't, It's not MY dream get away when I'm the second third fourth- eight player and i have to share one island with everyone who uses the same switch consul. i deserve my own island and at very least should be able to purchase another game card to have my own island, not an entire system! I now refuse to play this game I should have never purchased it as it causes nothing but grief and bitterness between the member's of my household. Nintendo should either fix this ridiculous issue or I hope they get the lawsuit they deserve filed on behalf of disgruntled families everywhere whose children spend countless hours fighting over this game. Maybe that will make Nintendo rethink their greedy ways.… Expand
  82. DaintyRosee
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    I love the animal crossing games so much but this one was a serious let down if you have to share a console. Let my daughter play first and now I can’t do anything. Really don’t want to spend another 200 for a switch just so I can play this game. They need to update a patch that lets you switch island reps or let us have different islands on the same console because this is really lame.
  83. Zervantis
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Bought this game with the intention of sharing with the wife. Let her have a go first and when I came to play it, had the horrible realisation that I was just a second character on her island.

    As much as I tried to get into it, it was hard and felt like everything I did was pointless as she was already so far ahead and built most the stuff on the island. This needs to be fixed as it’s a    Bought this game with the intention of sharing with the wife. Let her have a go first and when I came to play it, had the horrible realisation that I was just a second character on her island.

    As much as I tried to get into it, it was hard and felt like everything I did was pointless as she was already so far ahead and built most the stuff on the island. This needs to be fixed as it’s a major issue. I don’t know of any other game that has the issue and it’s just ridiculous for a £50 game.    … Expand
  84. dcrabtree57
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    One island per console is ridiculous. Cannot afford to buy multiple consoles just so everyone in the family can play the same game.
  85. Jodmache
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    If you don’t want to share your island with the other profiles on your switch you’ll need to buy a new game and console. This game sucks!
  86. Kas_scientist
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Just a masterpiece.
    I played it like 300 h and still finding cute details that you only notice if you look closely.
    It's not fair that people bombed the score with 0s only because the "one island per console". Yes, that's a bad thing and I'm worried to lose my island if something happens to my switch because I can't backup online but... guys, this is a really good game. Yes, some    Just a masterpiece.
    I played it like 300 h and still finding cute details that you only notice if you look closely.

    It's not fair that people bombed the score with 0s only because the "one island per console". Yes, that's a bad thing and I'm worried to lose my island if something happens to my switch because I can't backup online but... guys, this is a really good game.

    Yes, some mechanics feels odd, like the airport, but still the game overall is really nice and 100% recommended.    … Expand
  87. BeBetter
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    Unfortunately if you wanted to make islands for your siblings, you'd need to buy more switches. They gave us 8 save slots just so you can practice time travel but having a second island is "too much" I really hope they change this otherwise I'm forced to give up and just let give my switch away
  88. GOLDENHAWK
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    An absolute disappointment that you’re only limited to one island per console.
  89. Pvtprice03
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    The game is fun and full of things to do. However those things to do become repetitive when you are the second player. I am caught between going to my S.O. account and sending her money in order to really improve the island... especially because i can literally contribute nothing to the island itself other than fishing and catching bugs. Very disappointed in this game. I hope they come upThe game is fun and full of things to do. However those things to do become repetitive when you are the second player. I am caught between going to my S.O. account and sending her money in order to really improve the island... especially because i can literally contribute nothing to the island itself other than fishing and catching bugs. Very disappointed in this game. I hope they come up with a way to fix it or im just gonna have to return it.… Expand
  90. SpaceCadet808
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Me and my sister bought this game together only to find we couldn’t both play the game on our own islands. My sister plays but since I’m not the island representative it’s really no fun playing as you can’t experience over half of the game. The game seemed promising but as long as only one person per Switch can play it gets a zero from me.
  91. flatworldsedge
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    I share my Switch with my 9 and 4 year old daughters. We have different play styles and all want the ability to explore the island, shape it, name it and play as we each see fit. Having only one island makes this a single person ever game and completely poisons it. It paints Nintendo in a deeply cynical light and has wrecked an otherwise decent game.
  92. somniatis
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    I love this game, I always loved it but as a player 2 I am devestated to realize that I basically have no function on the island and can't really do anything. My flatmate and I wanted to share a Switch but we never wanted to share an island (we didnt realize we would have to) because the powers of the individual players are not balanced.
  93. Akamyab
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    Wow, only 1 island per switch?!?!?? We’re a family of 5 all of which play games, now only one of us can play this endless game absolutely ridiculous!!!!
  94. Sevasvm18
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Demasiado simple y sin gracia, tratan de imitar a otros juegos como ark o Minecraft, pero le queda faltando mucho. A los 30 minutos de juego te desinteresas y no dan ganas de jugar de nuevo.
  95. Proff8
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    Me dan arcadas llerof, si la saga ya es mala de por sí, este juego es vomitivo
  96. red2fear
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    Completely Avoid!!!!
    - NPC dialogue options are limited, they will repeat their dialogues after a few days.
    - There are only two shops, no Crazy Redd, no Gracie's shop. no Dream Suite, and only one upgrade.
    - Lack of Furniture Sets, no Classical, no Modern, no Exotic, no Regal.
    No amount of update will disguise this mess of a game.
  97. Jugglinretardo
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    1 island per console ?? me and my girlfriend wanted to play this but can not afford 2 switch. will never buy anything nintendo related unless they change this. bad of nintendo to make easy money
  98. fprezgom
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    No more that already said. It is a fraud, 50€ for a solo game. Nintendo fix this soon or the animal crossing serie is dead. Why do you have an account engine in the console if you don’t use it?
  99. AddVariety
    Apr 19, 2020
    0
    I give it a destroying 0 simply because Nintendo deliberately chose to make it only fun for the first player who created the island. Now my wife purchased the game and created it without knowing this, a couple of weeks into it, my son has joined the adventure only to find out he cannot make most decisions and is limited by how far my wife has progressed. I started playing to see what itI give it a destroying 0 simply because Nintendo deliberately chose to make it only fun for the first player who created the island. Now my wife purchased the game and created it without knowing this, a couple of weeks into it, my son has joined the adventure only to find out he cannot make most decisions and is limited by how far my wife has progressed. I started playing to see what it was all about and indeed, it's a utterly terrible decision made by Nintendo to require you to buy 1. another switch console and 2. another ACNH copy and 3. not allow you in any way to keep your save game online and 4. not allow you to transfer the part that you've progressed to another Switch console with another game copy netting €260! So the game doesn't deserve anything more than a 0. Nintendo should feel the pain and fix this. For any other game I know it's super easy to do all those things on the same console and heck, even the free-to-play Fortnite gives me the possibility to switch between Xbox and Switch freely, the same goes with my son and we don't even need the Online membership to play online. Yet here we are with ACNH and I wouldn't be bother with the €35 additional yearly membership for a family subscription, if it would allow the full experience and not limit you to the progress of the first player, which becomes frustrating extremely quickly. And not just that, you know what the only option is for the 2nd/3rd/4th player when (in this example my wife) the first player stops liking ACNH and therefore stops playing? You might've guessed it... start completely over with a completely blank island altogether, there is no way to transfer the ownership or keep your own progress in any way. I'll keep repeating this, but this is a terrible decision by Nintendo and basically one that says: we only cater to those willing to shell out huge amounts of money on a duplicate console and a duplicate copy of the game. For that Nintendo deserves a 0 for ACNH.… Expand
  100. Zaltys
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    This series is starting to focus more and more on things that I don't enjoy.
    Nook is even more of a slave driver, and the merit system makes the game feel more stressful. And this time around you need to pay for everything, including bridges and inclines. By the time I was done with those and got access to the new terraforming feature, I was completely exhausted to the point that I don't    This series is starting to focus more and more on things that I don't enjoy.
    Nook is even more of a slave driver, and the merit system makes the game feel more stressful. And this time around you need to pay for everything, including bridges and inclines. By the time I was done with those and got access to the new terraforming feature, I was completely exhausted to the point that I don't feel like playing this anymore. Having to replace broken tools every five minutes certainly doesn't help.

    All of that wouldn't be so bad if the villager dialogue wasn't (against all odds) even worse than in City Folk. I've been playing for a couple of weeks, and have already heard the same lines about 'digging up fossils yesterday' nearly a hundred times. Dialog is more generic than before. For instance, the villagers say that 'you wear that a lot' about everything as opposed to the previous AC games where they'd comment about WHAT you're wearing, etc. And while you can now place furniture outdoors, these too get generic responses from the animals: 'who put a drinking fountain outside? That's so weird'.

    In short, New Horizons is tedious, and I can't see myself playing it for more than a couple of weeks. Not when I could just play Wild World or New Leaf instead, either of which are much superior to this in everything but graphics.    … Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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