Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 571 out of 6617
  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. JadedSince91
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best Animal Crossing games so far. I understand people who are disappointed because they can't play with their friends of wives as they imagined in their head, but it doesn't mean the game is not good. People who review bomb this game are the reason why user scores should be ignored when checking game reviews: they are irrelevant to many people and unfair at best.
  2. Master__
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    the critics on animal crossing new horizons are I find that people are just not happy because there is only one island for me it is not a problem I but 9 because it just a little bug on my part but otherwise the game is awesome!
  3. Lauren9796
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If you share your switch and was excited to both play this game, think again. Understandable that you share worlds but as a second player u cannot access the entire game, certain VITAL tools (think shovel and axe???) and upgrades are unavailable, u can't contribute to quests or even upgrade from a tent to a house ????? What the **** Nintendo. Give us the option of 2 islands or at leastIf you share your switch and was excited to both play this game, think again. Understandable that you share worlds but as a second player u cannot access the entire game, certain VITAL tools (think shovel and axe???) and upgrades are unavailable, u can't contribute to quests or even upgrade from a tent to a house ????? What the **** Nintendo. Give us the option of 2 islands or at least send DIY packs to the 2nd player so they can play a as well and upgrade their house ???? This is crap. Will have to buy a second switch so we can both play....Get ****ed.… Expand
  4. Fyle
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Incredible to see that you can't have more than one island. I bought this for my wife, my daughter and me. My wife began to play first, as you know, my daughter and me are unable to create our own island. Incredible to see this, Nintendo advertised their switch as a family friendly console. Seeing as this move goes in the COMPLETE opposite direction, it is just unforgivable. I wouldIncredible to see that you can't have more than one island. I bought this for my wife, my daughter and me. My wife began to play first, as you know, my daughter and me are unable to create our own island. Incredible to see this, Nintendo advertised their switch as a family friendly console. Seeing as this move goes in the COMPLETE opposite direction, it is just unforgivable. I would understand this for a specific solo game, but we're taking about animal crossing... Since my daughter really wanted to play the game throughfully, my wife had to just forget about the game and leave it to her. She played nearly every animal crossing games until now.… Expand
  5. Agjio2
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    So the game is cute and fun, but I made the mistake of letting my 9 year old start the game and create an island. She’s been playing now since launch and I’ve decided to start a new island of my own. SORRY but apparently you can’t do that unless you own another switch! One island per game! Totally stupid and unnecessary of Nintendo to do this!
  6. Psychocid
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same as the rest i assume. Being 2nd player is terrible. You get no story progression or advancements. 1st player gets all of the story recipes and rewards, while 2nd player just plays the basic casual backend.

    Its obviously a shameless money grab by Nintendo, who, already is known for their overpriced ridiculousness. Theyre attempting to get people to buy more switches on impulse and desire to experience the full package. The upsell.

    I wont be buying a second game or a second switch just for that. This is 2020, multiple console saves ARE a thing.

    Ex: Day 3 get to placing out the new home plots, Nook gives player 1 the plots to decide where they go. Not only that, it then gives player 1 ALL of the recipes required to build the materials for the 3 homes. Player 2 gets no recipes for anything or the option to even purchase them.

    TLDR: If youre player 2-8 for that island, you getting shafted.

    BTW, as follow-up, its obvious the reviews are mixed. You can tell who is the solo/single console players are here vs the family/multiple console people.    … Expand
  7. DontchaKnow
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    My sister owns the switch and we both love Animal Crossing, but I'm not going to go buy a new switch to get the full experience of this game. Its a shame really.
  8. hoogie52
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    I was extremely excited to play this game. Drove all over my city trying to find it. Finally got to play it, only to discover that since my kid had started the game, I was locked out of experiencing the majority of the game. I’m now forced to start over, after managing to unlock several things. I’m beyond frustrated with it, to say the least. Shame on you Nintendo for ruining this game.
  9. Tiffhrndz
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    I bought a Nintendo Switch specifically for this game and was sooo excited to get into it. But it turns out you can only have one save file and on top of that, only one character has full freedom in the progress of the island. And since me and sister split the money it took to buy the switch and the game, we were planning to both play. But, little did we know, we can’t both playI bought a Nintendo Switch specifically for this game and was sooo excited to get into it. But it turns out you can only have one save file and on top of that, only one character has full freedom in the progress of the island. And since me and sister split the money it took to buy the switch and the game, we were planning to both play. But, little did we know, we can’t both play individually. What a waste of money for restricted gameplay.… Expand
  10. kayleehuls
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    It would be an awesome game if they fixed the multiplayer. There are two huge problems with this game that honestly breaks it for me. First: if you have more than one person on the console you all have to share the same island and all the resources. 4 people in my family have to share the same island and it feels so crowded. I wanted to be able to make my own island and customize it how IIt would be an awesome game if they fixed the multiplayer. There are two huge problems with this game that honestly breaks it for me. First: if you have more than one person on the console you all have to share the same island and all the resources. 4 people in my family have to share the same island and it feels so crowded. I wanted to be able to make my own island and customize it how I want but I cant... Second: player one gets to do all the main storyline things and you cant change it unless you reset the game.... Im player 3 and I want to to contribute but I cant. I am really disappointed which is sad because I was so excited about this game. I had new leaf on my DS and it was my favorite game. I hope this gets fixed but I doubt it will since its definitely a tactic to get people to buy entirely new consoles.… Expand
  11. FuddyDuddyJ
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    This game is extremely limited if you are not the 1st person to make a character on your switch. Whatever you do, be sure you are the first person or else you might as well not even play the game. I hope Nintendo decides to update the game to fix this issue by at least allowing players to switch who is the Resident Representative for an already existing island.
  12. Raaf7
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I hate this game for the local and online that you can play with 8 people together but they can't do anything, don't buy this for family members and think you can play together
  13. VoiceofZero
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    This game is amazing! One of the best this year but nintendo needs to stop with the BS and give us Cloud saves, multiple islands on 1 switch for users, and the ability to transfer data to another switch in general not just with cloud saves.
  14. oneislandsux
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    ONEISLANDSUX.... really? You have to be kidding... to not give the option is down right trashy... so glad the game experience is trash because I had to go to work and now don't get to play the game as intended... greed.... greedy.... trashy..... greedsters...
  15. lilgudo
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Bombing this review in the hopes that Nintendo release an update to change the issues with this game.

    Beautiful game, really fun and fleshed out with so much to do, for player ONE only. Greedy corporate business logic, trying to pressure people to buy a second switch. Its becoming a Nintendo trademark.
  16. Ah-choo
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Bought my wife the game for my switch. She’s 30 hours in. I wanted to start my own island from scratch but Nintendo expects me to spend $399 CAD more for a new switch and $80 CAD more for a game both of which I already own. This is beyond stupid and greedy from Nintendo. I’m extremely disappointed. Rated a zero cause I don’t get to play a game I already paid for on a console I already paidBought my wife the game for my switch. She’s 30 hours in. I wanted to start my own island from scratch but Nintendo expects me to spend $399 CAD more for a new switch and $80 CAD more for a game both of which I already own. This is beyond stupid and greedy from Nintendo. I’m extremely disappointed. Rated a zero cause I don’t get to play a game I already paid for on a console I already paid for.… Expand
  17. Dgifyu
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    You already know the issue... LOCAL MULTIPLAYER IS THE WORST THING. My sis started it first and now it feels like she has way more power over me and it is clearly emphasized in the game
  18. jg93
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    1. One island per switch 2. Local multilayer is terrible. Players must compete for limited resources, no split screen play, 2nd player locked from game progression.
    3. $20 subscription for online multiplayer, which is bound per account NOT PER SWITCH
    4. Constant tool breakage makes the flow of play feel annoying, not relaxing. Who wants to bet Ninendo will sell a solution to a problem they    1. One island per switch 2. Local multilayer is terrible. Players must compete for limited resources, no split screen play, 2nd player locked from game progression.
    3. $20 subscription for online multiplayer, which is bound per account NOT PER SWITCH
    4. Constant tool breakage makes the flow of play feel annoying, not relaxing. Who wants to bet Ninendo will sell a solution to a problem they made just like Pocket Camp?

    I won't be buying another Nintendo game or console after this con.    … Expand
  19. TeaCupTeddyBear
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    One island is not enough! Why would you make it to where I can only have one island when I have a full household of people wanting to play? Fix this NOW!
  20. GIVEMETWOMAPS
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    This is the evolution of Ninendo making you buy two copies of pokemon. If this doesn't get fixed I'm ready for a class action lawsuit
  21. buzzardslicer
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Ignore the review bombing haters. This is the best in the series. Sad that people have nothing better to do.
  22. lankgod
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This game is so goddamn good. The additions flesh out stuff that has existed since the first Animal Crossing but has felt underutilized in the past. The Nook Miles incentives give it a kind of mobile game feel, but without predatory monetization in place (yet?). The progression is very natural so far and I have total faith after just a couple days of gameplay that this game will beThis game is so goddamn good. The additions flesh out stuff that has existed since the first Animal Crossing but has felt underutilized in the past. The Nook Miles incentives give it a kind of mobile game feel, but without predatory monetization in place (yet?). The progression is very natural so far and I have total faith after just a couple days of gameplay that this game will be generous, chill as hell, and enjoyable for a very long time. Anyone who can't vibe with this is a straight-up hater (or maybe you just don't like crafting in games, which is fair).… Expand
  23. dangerswlf
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    dont listen to any of the 0/10's those guys have no idea how scoring games works, I havent played the game but im just here to help the other people who wanna see if the game is good or not, the game is DEFINITELY a great game that is a must buy, it is fantastic, but you can only have one island per console, but keep in mind it was like this for new leaf as well and me and my sister weredont listen to any of the 0/10's those guys have no idea how scoring games works, I havent played the game but im just here to help the other people who wanna see if the game is good or not, the game is DEFINITELY a great game that is a must buy, it is fantastic, but you can only have one island per console, but keep in mind it was like this for new leaf as well and me and my sister were able to enjoy this game completely fine on one 3ds console, the way this game works is no different, people are only mad that the other people that wanna play would have a downgraded experience since they cant change much in the village, while I do agree that they should've fixed this since the switch unlike the 3ds, is capable of having multiple accounts, while on the 3ds there are no accounts, it is only one game and one save file and when you start playing you choose your villager, it was a missed opportunity, I wish they wouldve made it so on the switch, each account has its own village and if people want to share a village they make their own villager in that account and if they want their own village they go in another account, but its definitely something ive experienced before, but back then a 3ds was pretty much the same price as a switch lite now, so if you want them to have their own console and their own village just get them a switch lite, people probably did that with the 3ds so why not with the switch? when I played on the 3ds I was the mayor and my sister was a villager and she enjoyed the game almost as much as I did. so the people with 0/10 are outright dumb cause one flaw in a game shouldnt change it from a 10/10 to a 0/10 that just makes no sense, besides, if youre forever alone or if youre the only one in your house that wants to play the game, it would most likely be a 10/10 for you, so if you like animal crossing games or stardew valley, this is a must buy.… Expand
  24. EldLiger
    Mar 26, 2020
    3
    Animal Crossing has always been a charming, simple game designed to be a relaxing sandbox. New Horizons definitely checks all those boxes, even if it does very little to actually improve on the game's age old formula.

    One thing I see as a big step back (or at least a completely stagnant characteristic on par with harvest moon's stubborn refusal to include same-gender relationships while    Animal Crossing has always been a charming, simple game designed to be a relaxing sandbox. New Horizons definitely checks all those boxes, even if it does very little to actually improve on the game's age old formula.

    One thing I see as a big step back (or at least a completely stagnant characteristic on par with harvest moon's stubborn refusal to include same-gender relationships while indie games like Stardew Valley do it so well) is the island sharing mechanic. I see a lot of people complaining that anyone who complains about this just wants to be ¨boosted¨, to stop whining and enjoy the game. The only logical reasoning is that those people are so entitled that they cannot imagine the game was not made for their sole enjoyment or so socially challenged that they cannot fathom how a family might want to share a console while still having a full gameplay experience for all players.

    While I will not rant on and on about how this is completely unacceptable, it does show that the developers either can't design a game that allows for separate and independent save files (a worrying prospect) or did not imagine that some people might like having their own, separate sandbox experience without either having to limit their own or other people's experience in order to do so, after multiple installments of a very family-friendly game (families usually have more than one people in them, and many will have more than one member interested in the game), which is brings me to believe that while Animal Crossing will always be able to deliver in charm, it will never grow to be better than what it is and will always be.

    This might be the last Animal Crossing game I will purchase, unless I see some effort on their part on actually creating an evolving experience with each game.

    TL,DR: Good and fun, buy if you have your own console, skip it if you have to share with someone else.    … Expand
  25. Hallux
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Completely ruined a social game. Got this to play with my girlfriend but Nintendo has locked it to one island per consul. This would be ok if the players could equally share an island but they can't. Anyone playing after the initial log in is essentially a glorified villager. They cant make major decisions, participate in village projects, or get story related crafting plans. AllCompletely ruined a social game. Got this to play with my girlfriend but Nintendo has locked it to one island per consul. This would be ok if the players could equally share an island but they can't. Anyone playing after the initial log in is essentially a glorified villager. They cant make major decisions, participate in village projects, or get story related crafting plans. All progress is gated by the first player. Essentially this is a $360 dollar game as the only way to play together is to have a separate copy and a second switch. Clear greed and money grab by Nintendo.… Expand
  26. alan666
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game! The characters are so charming and loveable! I miss that Brewster is out, but other than that this game is such a huge improvement against New Leaf. I love New Horizons
  27. brandoncargill1
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    All around fun family game with great detail. 7.5/10, but gave it a 10 because of review bombs.
  28. Lostprophets4
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like many of the reviewers I have run into the problem where any progress I have is gated by the first resident of the island. My wife played the game when it first came in the mail on Friday. Now over the weekend and into this week I have not been able to get the ladder to explore our island as she has not done the mandatory quests that she can only complete. I have lost any ability to progress in the game and lost complete interest in the game due to 0 progression or purpose in playing.… Expand
  29. nelsonslv
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    don’t know why the user score is so low, you're crazy. this is PERFECT! this was my most anticipated game for the switch and i am completely overwhelmed
  30. slayerzack1
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I have been Playing New Horizons for a while now and it’s worth the wait. The game is relaxing, enjoyable, well thought out, and fantastic you can chill with your friends online. It’s fun for all ages. Right now, we really need a distraction from the chaos around us, and this game has come at the perfect time. So relax, hop on that plane, and enjoy your new life on the beach, in the woods,I have been Playing New Horizons for a while now and it’s worth the wait. The game is relaxing, enjoyable, well thought out, and fantastic you can chill with your friends online. It’s fun for all ages. Right now, we really need a distraction from the chaos around us, and this game has come at the perfect time. So relax, hop on that plane, and enjoy your new life on the beach, in the woods, or even by the river. The choice is yours. Build your own house… Expand
  31. InvictusTheNerd
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Anyone rate bombing this game for one bad feature needs to stop you dumb and you should feel bad
  32. pblive
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the pinnacle of the series and the perfect answer to this chaos we face. Us old timers already expected multiplayer would be fine across consoles,this i has always been the case and the single console multiplayer is really just a bonus. Just know that this game is a zen inducing beautiful other life you will easily get lost in.
  33. rcc10galaxy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing made the impossible: surpass Animal Crossing New Leaf. This is the definitive game in the series. AMAZING!

    Note: don't pay attention to the average mark, cause they are giving low averages with no sense.
  34. bochkaRU
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    God, what is this? You can only have one island per Switch. I don't understand this choice, Nintendo. It's a deal breaker for me. Fix this immediately.
  35. pizzo
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I bought the game digitally but being the console shared with my girlfriend I discovered that we cannot play two saves with two different islands. All this is unacceptable, to play in two you must have two switches when instead with all the other games you can have two accounts. I hope they fix this otherwise it deserves 0, not having given me the opportunity to deepen the game.
  36. shishibosslv100
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    esta buenardo ya que es super adictico y divertido amigo las mejores rimas en mi reviews
  37. figolo
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best entry in the series to date! Get it now! Don't even think about it! I began playing it 4 days ago and haven't stopped. The quarantine is real where I live and all I get to do all day is play this game! Believe me when I tell you it's really good. It starts off a little slow but you'll get the hang of it in a few days. Eventually you'll have so much to do and see! A quick tip: DON'TBest entry in the series to date! Get it now! Don't even think about it! I began playing it 4 days ago and haven't stopped. The quarantine is real where I live and all I get to do all day is play this game! Believe me when I tell you it's really good. It starts off a little slow but you'll get the hang of it in a few days. Eventually you'll have so much to do and see! A quick tip: DON'T TIME SKIP!!

    10/10

    MASTERPIECE    … Expand
  38. NeoAspect
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible game and a must buy. Those giving it low scores are being petty and nitpicky over the smallest things. By far the most wonderful game ever to come out of the animal crossing franchise!
  39. Holypandas
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Great game! So much care was put into making it. It offers a great experience to all types of players.
  40. MANpurple28
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It is fun game. Lots of stuff to do. Weird that you must share a island.....but still cool. Very pretty. Very epic 10/10 would play again.
  41. FantasyHarmony
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing Animal Crossing since the first game in the series and I’ve always loved it, and this one is amazing. The game does start slowly and it takes a bit of time to get all the features from other games, but I kinda like that, and if you want you can time travel to speed it up
    If you’ve come here looking at reviews to see if you want to buy the game I suggest ignoring the    I’ve been playing Animal Crossing since the first game in the series and I’ve always loved it, and this one is amazing. The game does start slowly and it takes a bit of time to get all the features from other games, but I kinda like that, and if you want you can time travel to speed it up
    If you’ve come here looking at reviews to see if you want to buy the game I suggest ignoring the people giving it 0, they’re review bombing the game and using a feature that was multiple times said to not exist. All the marketing through directs as well as press said there would only be one island per console. Now if you have kids or want to play with someone else I could see that being a deal breaker obviously, but when you see a 0 you know that the person is reviewing in bad faith. Especially when you “worse than EA” getting thrown in    … Expand
  42. Pellejoman
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    El juego esta genial y el crafteo esta de lujo, ahora, me parece fatal que solo se pueda tener una isla por consola pero peor me parece que compartiendola solo el perfil principal pueda hacerla avanzar y el perfil secundario, como es mi caso, este limitado a ser un simple visitante sin opcion de hacer avances en la isla.
  43. aka_Izzy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I'm a first-timer with Animal Crossing and I am pleasantly surprised. The world is so charming and the game is designed to be explored at your own pace. Don't let the "cuteness" fool you. Underneath the whimsical appearance lies a brilliantly designed game... that's a whole lotta fun.

    I can tell that time and care went into this title. It's in the details. Just because things aren't    I'm a first-timer with Animal Crossing and I am pleasantly surprised. The world is so charming and the game is designed to be explored at your own pace. Don't let the "cuteness" fool you. Underneath the whimsical appearance lies a brilliantly designed game... that's a whole lotta fun.

    I can tell that time and care went into this title. It's in the details. Just because things aren't exploding on screen, doesn't mean there's less going on. The fun I am having has to do with the freedom to really design my own little Oasis. I usually shy away from design-driven games like Minecraft because I get bored very quickly... this however feels very different. There are goals to achieve and rewards to receive. The game gradually teaches you it's mechanics in a way that doesn't make me fatigued or bored- there's always something just around the corner to perk your interest.


    I cannot believe the negative reviews this game has received. I'm hoping these are kids that are "review bombing." The reviews are so juvenile in composition and riddled with silly, subjective reasoning-- it can't be written by anyone older than 12 (no offense).    … Expand
  44. wabbadabbababba
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love the game. It is very fun to play the co-op with friends. People are complaining theirs only one island per switch but that's ridiculous. That was said before the game came out and every animal crossing game works like that. Personally I wouldn't want one island per person as I like working together to make a great island. Really the only complaints I have are in the co-op i wishI love the game. It is very fun to play the co-op with friends. People are complaining theirs only one island per switch but that's ridiculous. That was said before the game came out and every animal crossing game works like that. Personally I wouldn't want one island per person as I like working together to make a great island. Really the only complaints I have are in the co-op i wish things the follower picked up didn't go to the recycle bin and I wish more than one person could go to the mystery islands.… Expand
  45. OdinzSon916
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    First and best animal crossing by far, don't listen to the mad multiplayer people this game is amazing!
  46. ACNH
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Don’t trust the people review bombing this game. It is fantastic!

    The negative reviews are only focused on one small portion of the game regarding its multiplayer functionality. So instead of weighting all portions equal in the review they just give it a 0/10 because they’re upset. Animal Crossing has always been like this with one island/town per save. How they didn’t see this coming is    Don’t trust the people review bombing this game. It is fantastic!

    The negative reviews are only focused on one small portion of the game regarding its multiplayer functionality. So instead of weighting all portions equal in the review they just give it a 0/10 because they’re upset. Animal Crossing has always been like this with one island/town per save. How they didn’t see this coming is beyond me.    … Expand
  47. tprendy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the user reviews. The game is downright amazing. Was never an animal crossing fan until my wife and I played this together. We are hooked!
  48. ComradeUb3r
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible game and the problems people are review-bombing this with won't be problems after a week of play.
  49. Iceman1511
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I bought this game to play specifically with my wife but apparently, Nintendo wants us to ALSO buy a second Switch to be able to make that happen . I'm done with it, just going to return it and say the game was defective. If more then one person uses your Switch, don't waste your time and money with this game.
  50. Katskywalker
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The fact that only one player per household gets to go on the missions and collect the prizes while every other player is locked out of missions is rediculous. It seems like a ploy from Nintendo to get households to purchase multiple switch consoles.
  51. ottolotl
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per switch should be changed. It is a terrible money hungry idea and it should be fixed in the next patch
  52. Kazaa916
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo made the greedy decision to only allow one island per a switch even if you have two copies of animal crossing. If more than one person in the house wants to play and have their own island you must own multiple switches.
  53. cakarot
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    As it is right now, I have to give it a 0 since you can only have 1 island per switch and my girlfriend is the primary player. Since I can not create my own island without paying $360 for a new switch and new game, it was a waste of money for me. There's absolutely no reason why in this day and age you should only be able to enjoy a game like this on a per console basis. If they changeAs it is right now, I have to give it a 0 since you can only have 1 island per switch and my girlfriend is the primary player. Since I can not create my own island without paying $360 for a new switch and new game, it was a waste of money for me. There's absolutely no reason why in this day and age you should only be able to enjoy a game like this on a per console basis. If they change that so I can also make a new game then I will change my score, but as it stands this seems borderline criminal, anti-consumer, and it appears to be a cash grab by Nintendo. I can only imagine the problems this causes in households with children trying to play.… Expand
  54. beantaco
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Terrible, one island per switch, greed of nintendo is displayed here. They have no care for their supporters if they are willing to rob them of their money. Please don’t buy until they fix this.
  55. Wimsey
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    Only 1 islind for 1 console, are you serious? My wife started plaing AC, and i'm missing all the story. And we cant even move the save to different console. Thats pretty dumb limitations to force us for buing additional copy of the game.
  56. Timmer421
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I think it is ridiculous that Nintendo thought it would be acceptable to make it so you can only have one island per switch console. There are families that have shared consoles across their kids. So what, are they supposed to buy another two or three switches and games so that everyone can have their own island? Every other switch game can save on separate accounts for different people toI think it is ridiculous that Nintendo thought it would be acceptable to make it so you can only have one island per switch console. There are families that have shared consoles across their kids. So what, are they supposed to buy another two or three switches and games so that everyone can have their own island? Every other switch game can save on separate accounts for different people to play through, so I know that this wasn’t because they didn’t have the capability to allow people their own islands, it is 100% obvious it was a money grab opportunity for them. It’s really upsetting because it is a great game so far, it’s a shame that 2+ people can’t play it on their own accounts with their own islands. You had to take a bigger step from making people buy separate games to play different towns in New Leaf to making people buy their own switches plus another copy of New Horizons. Even a step further, you made it so that when someone else is playing on the creators island, they can do next to nothing to make their own kind of progress. I tried to put up with that form of multiplayer but it is extremely irritating and pointless to even play it at that point. Way to take the fun out of such a promising game Nintendo.… Expand
  57. Shcduffman
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The game has become way to frustrating and really lame having to share an island. Just like every other game out there. A different user on the switch should be able to have their own island. Plain and simple. What a waste of $65
  58. FormerGlory89
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Why are holidays locked to being downloaded only. Why are we locked to one island per system. Why is Nintendo doing everything they can to make sure consumers don’t enjoy a game how they want. Selling the game how I did Luigis Mansion 3 and New Super Mario Bothers Deluxe if it’s not fixed.
  59. HagarDHorible
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is a joke. I bought it for my kids and only one gets the missions. Nintendo should know better.
  60. raular5
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Not enough innovation.
    The same repetitive experience but with some features missing like the island from the 3ds game.
  61. Gamerson
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per console is a cheap and pointless cash grab showing Nintendo cares more about profit than fans...
  62. AkirakurusuX
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I never write reviews but i needed to do this one to counter the brainless review-bombers/trolls. Anyways this is one if not the most wholesome game i've ever played. And it came in perfect timing with the whole coronavirus situation... I've played New Leaf but this one is in another level of adiction with me and my girlfriend already puting lots of hours since launch. The new craftingI never write reviews but i needed to do this one to counter the brainless review-bombers/trolls. Anyways this is one if not the most wholesome game i've ever played. And it came in perfect timing with the whole coronavirus situation... I've played New Leaf but this one is in another level of adiction with me and my girlfriend already puting lots of hours since launch. The new crafting mechanic is a lot of fun and keeps the game fresh and the customization options of looks and house + quality of life improvements are very welcome.
    Definitely a must play for Switch owners.    … Expand
  63. Jadedflames
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I'd probably normally give it a 9, since I reserve 10s for games that land in my "best ever" list. But the review bombing here is insane.

    This is the best Animal Crossing experience to be had, ever, in my opinion. The quality of life improvements are killer, the fact that you can change the entire island up are great (putting furniture outside? Say whaaaat? Why was this not the norm    I'd probably normally give it a 9, since I reserve 10s for games that land in my "best ever" list. But the review bombing here is insane.

    This is the best Animal Crossing experience to be had, ever, in my opinion. The quality of life improvements are killer, the fact that you can change the entire island up are great (putting furniture outside? Say whaaaat? Why was this not the norm long ago?)

    I have played with online friends for several hours over the last couple of days, there is very little lag, and we are all having a blast.

    This doesn't really change much about the formula of animal crossing, and if you have been playing New Leaf for 7 years straight, you may prefer just staying in your old town. But if you want a definitive, next-gen animal crossing on console, this is the best (I mean, the only, but also the best) thing for it.

    It's beautiful, adorable, and a better experience than any AC game that came before it. If you are an AC fan, go ahead and get it. if you're not an AC fan, this might change your mind.

    If you only wanted to buy this game because of a certain type of multiplayer that you wish it had, but has never had, was never planned to have, and had never been described as having, then go get another game. But it's a great experience, and you will be missing out.

    P.S. The museum is my favorite thing about the game. Whoever designed that fossil room needs to design actual museums because I am in love.    … Expand
  64. cbland
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful to play. Anyone who is negative review bombing is ignoring all of the wonderful aspects of the game- and the fact that multiplayer in this game is much more inclusive and effective than AC games in the past. I mean in New Leaf, there was only one player who could be mayor (aka only one decision maker) and I didn't see nearly the same amount of outrage. The fact of theAbsolutely wonderful to play. Anyone who is negative review bombing is ignoring all of the wonderful aspects of the game- and the fact that multiplayer in this game is much more inclusive and effective than AC games in the past. I mean in New Leaf, there was only one player who could be mayor (aka only one decision maker) and I didn't see nearly the same amount of outrage. The fact of the matter is the switch is a singer player device that offers multiplayer options, and they are not obligated to do anything. Additionally, people are not being patient enough to get through the introductory period in game, after you wait through the introductory period, all characters will eventually be able to add things outside and terraform. I absolutely despise how susceptible people are to outrage culture, and how impatient people are. If you aren't patient enough to play this game, then that's on you because the nature of AC is to make progress slowly. Sorry you all weren't instantly gratified.… Expand
  65. ghhfbdcs
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is crap, utter crap, completely crap, absolutely crap, couldn't be any more crap
  66. BobTheCat
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, I do not share my switch with anyone so I do not experience the account problems listed in the Negative reviews.

    As an AC veteran, this game fulfilled my wishes from when I was a 5-yr old playing the gamecube version. The game gives you so many options to live your life on the island. You have just about total control over every single thing on the island.

    What a lot of people love about the AC series is that THERE IS NO OBJECTIVE. You can do literally whatever you want. You have the OPTION to fill the museum, buy every single item, buy every single piece of clothing, and even refuse to pay off your loan from Tom Nook because we all know he's greedy. That is the beauty of this series. It's not meant to be played by the traditional gamer who expects the game to end. That's why so many people have been playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf since it's release date in 2013!

    It's a relaxing game filled with so much more personality than New Leaf. Just yesterday, one of my villagers was singing by the lake for 20 minutes! You can see villagers sweeping, building - my poor Biff has yet to catch a bug and gets super sad about it.

    Overall: "Enjoy the small things in life." "Live in the moment." This is what Animal Crossing New Horizons means to me    … Expand
  67. SavyRabbit
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Stays true to the series while adding new things to do such as collecting materials to create tools and items. Full and fresh textures with vivid colors. It’s really a beautiful game, if you like the other Animal Crossing games you will find some joy in this game.
  68. Hilmy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Very chill game broo, perfect to play with friend or fn... Beautiful graphics #baitulmaljaya
  69. Bean120
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's really relaxing and helps my anxiety the only downside is that progression is locked behind the first player to boot up the game but as long as that first player is invested in the game then it's really a very minor problem that's easily fixed and not the game breaking thing the other review ers say it it
  70. Ghosttraveler
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    11/10. I’ve played this since 2008/2009. Amazing and unique game. The characters are too cute, the customization is great, and it feels good to just vibe. It’s a shame a bunch of babies had to ruin the score to get a point(?) across. Maybe if they pulled some weeds they’d feel better.
  71. RegularNat
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Set up a metacritic account just to score this game 10/10, its ridiculous that "fans" are review bombing it purely because of one thing they dislike. This game is incredible, whether you're an old time animal crossing fan like myself or are new to the series. Works perfectly for the switch and I've really appreciated it even more so during this global crisis. Spending time developing yourSet up a metacritic account just to score this game 10/10, its ridiculous that "fans" are review bombing it purely because of one thing they dislike. This game is incredible, whether you're an old time animal crossing fan like myself or are new to the series. Works perfectly for the switch and I've really appreciated it even more so during this global crisis. Spending time developing your own personal island with friendly animal residents cheering you along the way. Trust me, you dont want to miss out on this game, Nintendo have promised regular updates with special events relating to current seasons etc. Non stop content for all!… Expand
  72. YUmiN
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The developers worked very hard on all the details in this version of the game. Haters are complaining about a pre-existing mechanic in all other versions, and it's an animal crossing premise. I just loved this game and I have no complaints. Even the high price I feel is a fair value for the product.
  73. CryingMachine
    Sep 21, 2021
    3
    UPDATED REVIEW:
    Animal Crossing WAS a great game, we were promised so much and the initial release was great since there was so much to explore and everything was new.
    Sadly that initial state of the game stayed...even until today. AC:NH has not gotten any major update for a long long time. Even the major updates that happened last year wore off already. Nintendo really promised us 3    UPDATED REVIEW:
    Animal Crossing WAS a great game, we were promised so much and the initial release was great since there was so much to explore and everything was new.
    Sadly that initial state of the game stayed...even until today. AC:NH has not gotten any major update for a long long time. Even the major updates that happened last year wore off already.

    Nintendo really promised us 3 (or so) years of updates, sadly what they meant is 3 years of the same god-damn events every time. Gets quite sickening.

    The villagers are also getting tiring, same dialogue, same robotic interactions. Not fun anymore.

    I've spent 100hrs in this game and that's it to be honest, the game is stale and not fun anymore.
    Everything just feels really old and boring and there's nothing new to do.

    This is part of a bigger problem of Nintendo, over the years they started slacking more and more. Yes they do release amazing games every now and then (Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild) but a lot of their releases feel very "clean" with no life in them.

    OLD REVIEW 9/10 (Jun 28, 2020) :
    This game is amazing.

    Animal Crossing is a game in which you can just sit back and relax to. A perfect game to escape reality with. The control is in your hands as you land on a deserted island with nothing but tents, you can build a thriving community. I love it!

    With each new day you get access to new components of the game, yeah some might call it an unnecessary hindrance but this allows for a fresh dose of content each new day. Animal Crossing isn't about completing EVERYTHING in a day or two. You really do have to invest a lot of time and the game rewards you for doing so. Yeah not for everyone but for those who love games such as Stardew Valley this game is perfect.

    The villagers (or I suppose Islanders) are very charismatic and make the island that much more fun. Yeah not all of them are great but there are just so many villagers that you can easily pick out your favourites and invite them to your island.

    I love this game, I really do but I am also not a fan of the idea of singular saves per console. It really annoys me, I personally don't share my switch with my family as they don't care for Nintendo games but this is really spoiling the fun for others, also there is currently no CLOUD SAVING even though Nintendo brags about having that option for the NSO Subscribers. I hope Nintendo gets a grip and address this issue in the next update(s). Other than that I honestly have not major complaints.    … Expand
  74. cghaman
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    I preordered this for my girlfriend—along with waiting in line just to get the limited edition console—and was excited to share a game that I had unexpectedly fallen in love with back on the Gamecube. Boy, have things taken a turn for the worse. Only one island per CONSOLE? That, combined with playing the same awful 3 minute guitar strumming on an endless loop (a bug that Nintendo hasI preordered this for my girlfriend—along with waiting in line just to get the limited edition console—and was excited to share a game that I had unexpectedly fallen in love with back on the Gamecube. Boy, have things taken a turn for the worse. Only one island per CONSOLE? That, combined with playing the same awful 3 minute guitar strumming on an endless loop (a bug that Nintendo has not even acknowledged, let alone fixed)...those in isolation would have dropped this from a 10 to a 5. What drops this all the way to a 2 is the fact that I cannot do anything at ALL to advance the game when she isn't playing. Okay, so I can add to the museum...but I couldn't get the museum to exist, and I cannot get anything else to happen. I am beyond peeved, and Nintendo's silence in response to criticism is deafening. I am furious about this, and would return this game IMMEDIATELY were it not a gift. What on Earth happened to Nintendo? I will NEVER buy another game or game system from Nintendo until they fix what they screwed up.… Expand
  75. carolynpal8
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Me and my boyfriend got in this huge fight because we went out, bought the switch and New Horizons. Just to find out only one of us can play, TRULY PLAY. It’s so frustrating, the POPULATION ARE NOT IDIOTS. We understand that this is a PLOY TO GET US TO BUY MORE NINTENDO SWITCHES. You think that this will get you more revenue? No, in fact it will hurt your game because there won’t be asMe and my boyfriend got in this huge fight because we went out, bought the switch and New Horizons. Just to find out only one of us can play, TRULY PLAY. It’s so frustrating, the POPULATION ARE NOT IDIOTS. We understand that this is a PLOY TO GET US TO BUY MORE NINTENDO SWITCHES. You think that this will get you more revenue? No, in fact it will hurt your game because there won’t be as much users playing at the same time. Why does anyone want to share an Island together? The beauty of the game is being able to create whatever you want and express yourself. Also the fact that the game is in real run time ABSOLUTELY KILLS IT. Are you kidding me you’re going to make it only one island, expecting the players to share because up to 8 of them can live on the island? And incorporate the fact that it is a deserted island so there’s going to be nothing there, A LACK OF RESOURCES already? Honestly, made the decisions to change this, this is a family fun oriented game and what keeps it interesting is seeing the other peoples towns that’s what created spark. Nobody wants to play on the same town, there’s a lack of quests lack of everything. Your customers are even trying to get refunded their money because of this, it’s absolutely disgusting.


    UPDATE

    We tried playing the CO-OP on screen that they had an it was an ABSOLUTE FAILURE. They made one of us each be FOLLOWER AND LEADER. The FOLLOWER COULDN’T ACCESS INVENTORY, OR GO TO NOOKS & BUY STUFF IT WAS JUST THE TOOLS. SERIOUSLY NINTENDO! THE FOLLOWER COULDNT EVEN TALK TO THE RESIDENTS EITHER. SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT.    … Expand
  76. DraceSylvanian
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    As others have stated, I made an account just to give this game a bad review. It is tranquil and cute and seemingly fun, but for a game focused on multiplayer and community (seemingly) there is a starting lack of functionality.
  77. johnfrogvac
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    The fact i need a new switch so my gf and i can have seperate accounts is heart breaking. I can't afford a new switch. I would be fine if we both shared an island but had the same controls, but p2 can't do anything that makes the game worth playing. Love the game, but we need a fix please!
  78. Sethht
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This a great game if you live alone. If you have anyone else in your household, it’s going to suck. You can only have one island per Switch and only the first player has full access to the game. I played and exhausted all the resources and my partner logged in and was unable to do anything. I think it’s greedy for a company to take this approach considering some families only have one switch and perhaps multiple children or individuals who would like to play the game. The solution shouldn’t be for each member of the family to have to buy a separate Switch and Animal Crossing game. If this game were to be updated to include one island per account then I would change my rating to 5 stars. I really hope something is done about this soon.… Expand
  79. raltorz
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    What a joke. What an absolute joke this is Nintendo. Let other users have their own island you greedy mongrels. I won't let this end. I won't let you guys get away with this.
  80. veox
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    The game is wonderfully simple and nuanced with plenty to do and discover. It gives players a reason to put down the game at times, but you keep coming back. There is plenty to discover and do, but gives the player the opportunity to choose the goals they want to accomplish for their play style. Unfortunately I got this game to play with my partner for 1 console co-op play. There really isThe game is wonderfully simple and nuanced with plenty to do and discover. It gives players a reason to put down the game at times, but you keep coming back. There is plenty to discover and do, but gives the player the opportunity to choose the goals they want to accomplish for their play style. Unfortunately I got this game to play with my partner for 1 console co-op play. There really is no true way to play this way as was advertised. The second player is essentially an NPC. The UI and controls for single console multi-player are embarrassing for such a renowned title. I would give this game a 10 if they simply hadn't even included the feature at all; it's highly misleading. For it to work so well with online and multiple console multi-player, it seems like a regrettable attempt to force console purchasing. I would love input from the studio on why they failed to deliver a coherent single-console co-op. The UI and controls while in single console multi-player come across as if it was an afterthought It is both hard to use and cumbersome. The inventory or tool selection isn't even available for player 2. Is it really that hard to apply the same feature to all players? Seems like poor code architecture to me. Not to mention the second player can't participate in the game contents in any meaningful way. Player 2 gets a very lazy stream of "check with player 1" messages instead of having NPCs treat player 2 as a player rather than a tag along NPC. Overall, for my circumstances, this game has failed in the most important ways which is why I cannot recommend it for users like me.… Expand
  81. exycited
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    I bought this game, bc I thought it would be relaxing and fun. It probably is for the first player but not for the second player on the island.

    My roommate started her playthrough first and I was excited to start mine too only to be extremely disappointed that I cannot make my own island and instead I have to be stuck on her island as a second player. The fact that the second player    I bought this game, bc I thought it would be relaxing and fun. It probably is for the first player but not for the second player on the island.

    My roommate started her playthrough first and I was excited to start mine too only to be extremely disappointed that I cannot make my own island and instead I have to be stuck on her island as a second player.
    The fact that the second player cannot progress through the story like the first one makes it a sad experience - as a second player I am missing the story, some dialogue options and interactions as well as creative control over the island and so the reception of the game changes a lot for me. Also, it's not only the story, the mechanics change too - I cannot even get the axe recipe without spending the money. The first player gets it through interactions with Tom Nook. And while the cost might be similar in both cases, the experience is very different - i really dislike it.

    The restriction of one island per switch is artificial and could easily be changed to one island per profile. I've already paid whole 60$ for this game - and because of the limit of one island per console it feels like the price is too high. Especially when we compare it to other Nintendo games at a similar price point like BOTW which can be played separately on different profiles.

    Animal Crossing has a family-friendly rating and so you would think it would be a family-friendly game, but if you want to play with your spouse or have more than one child you would have to buy a whole new Switch for both people to enjoy the game on their own instead of having to share an island because of some artificial restrictions.
    Also the fact that this cannot be remedied by buying a second game cartridge and only by buying a second Switch makes it feel like a cash grab on the side of Nintendo. I understand that the saves are stored on the console not the cartridge, but I am sure this could have been remedied in some way.

    I had very high expectations of this game and was looking forward to spending time on my island paradise with cute animal friends, but instead I feel like an NPC in my own game and I have to fight over resources with my friend...
    I wish I could give this game a higher score, bc it really is cute and sweet, but I don't feel like I can do that in this situation - thus the low score.

    I hope Nintendo rethinks this and patches the game, but I am not very hopeful that it will happen.    … Expand
  82. DMGVR
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    Local co-op (a key component of the game) is effectively broken; though I'm sure only being able to progress with a single character at a time is a "feature" according to Nintendo...
  83. Foundation982
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    I recently purchased this game and got pretty farby myself. My wife Wanted to play as well and start and island together. So I started my game over let her start the island.

    After hours of playing I could not figure out why on my account I could not build the museum how I did previously. My wife plays but not as much as I do, had I know. i’d be limited I would have set my character up    I recently purchased this game and got pretty farby myself. My wife Wanted to play as well and start and island together. So I started my game over let her start the island.

    After hours of playing I could not figure out why on my account I could not build the museum how I did previously. My wife plays but not as much as I do, had I know. i’d be limited I would have set my character up first. Regardless she’s annoyed that we both have to start over again after several hours of gameplay and after restarting she has no interest in the game and we’re both extremely annoyed that we can’t build an island together. Rather its one player building it and another person is just along for the ride.

    Pretty lame, after all of this starting over multiple times its getting difficult to find enjoyment in the game.    … Expand
  84. Pckljoos
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    My personal experience of this game was very disappointing. I share a switch my boyfriend and he already started his island a few days before I was able to begin. I am not able to create my own island and I have to live on his. We had completely different experiences of the game right away because he’s in charge of the island and gets to decide everything. I was really looking forward toMy personal experience of this game was very disappointing. I share a switch my boyfriend and he already started his island a few days before I was able to begin. I am not able to create my own island and I have to live on his. We had completely different experiences of the game right away because he’s in charge of the island and gets to decide everything. I was really looking forward to making my own island but now I’m not even sure if I want to play. I don’t want to be forced to buying a whole new console and game just so I can have the same game play experience as someone else in my Jimenez. Bad design.… Expand
  85. Stupidboy0831
    Apr 3, 2020
    2
    At first I was having some fun but a little bored that’s because when I saw what the first player to log in can do I was disappointed this game is designed for families with multiple children interested in the game but have 1 switch it’s main purpose is for you to buy a whole new switch so everyone can experience the game fully.
  86. tombrgmn
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    Been working hard this whole week with my fiance asking me constantly about when am I going to start my island. I finally found time to sit down and do it. Well, too bad. Apparently I can't, because of Nintendo greed. She had made her island first and neither of us realized that her making the island first would screw over my own ability to make an island. This along with the wholeBeen working hard this whole week with my fiance asking me constantly about when am I going to start my island. I finally found time to sit down and do it. Well, too bad. Apparently I can't, because of Nintendo greed. She had made her island first and neither of us realized that her making the island first would screw over my own ability to make an island. This along with the whole coronavirus quarantine lockdown and Nintendo's shortage on Switch consoles makes this whole thing an even harder pill to swallow. I guess I just won't be playing this one, Nintendo. Thanks for the betrayal Nintendo, didn't expect it to come from you, but I don't get fooled again.… Expand
  87. RydesaurusRex
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    This is one of the worst games i have ever played. Not only that, but Nintendo's no refund policy should be illegal. I will never buy another Nintendo game again. Knew getting a Switch was a mistake. Ridiculous.
  88. PinkSpartan
    Apr 7, 2020
    2
    I bought this game knowing that it was one "shared" island per console, which to be honest, I was ok with. I am not ok with secondary accounts treated like second class citizens. I give this a 2 because I can only experience 20% of the game. I share a console with my brother and it was taking me days to figure out how to get a shop. Turns out only the first account can progress the game.I bought this game knowing that it was one "shared" island per console, which to be honest, I was ok with. I am not ok with secondary accounts treated like second class citizens. I give this a 2 because I can only experience 20% of the game. I share a console with my brother and it was taking me days to figure out how to get a shop. Turns out only the first account can progress the game. For Pete's sake I can't even build a bridge.

    I hope Nintendo fixes this, as it really damages the playing experience.    … Expand
  89. rmscouto
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    People saying that "you can only have one island per switch" are being too benevolent. In fact, you can only have one gameplay per switch! The first player/account to play will be the Resident Representative, meaning that he/she will have the full gameplay experience. Remaining player will not be able to: create an island, name an island, take part in the decisions (e.g. make buildings),People saying that "you can only have one island per switch" are being too benevolent. In fact, you can only have one gameplay per switch! The first player/account to play will be the Resident Representative, meaning that he/she will have the full gameplay experience. Remaining player will not be able to: create an island, name an island, take part in the decisions (e.g. make buildings), invite NPC (e.g. Bladders). Basically, you can have one player per console, remaining ones are "playable residents". Nice touch Nintendo, specially given the time of release (covid19)… Expand
  90. Scribblette
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    One island per console for all local profiles. Progress locked to the first local profile to start the game. No warnings of any of this. Everyone else is a second class citizen who can't play independently whatsoever. Full price disappointment. Local co op totally gimped and basic features not available to second player. Reviewers should not have missed this. Shows how little video gameOne island per console for all local profiles. Progress locked to the first local profile to start the game. No warnings of any of this. Everyone else is a second class citizen who can't play independently whatsoever. Full price disappointment. Local co op totally gimped and basic features not available to second player. Reviewers should not have missed this. Shows how little video game journalists actually do their own research nowadays.… Expand
  91. joethebro
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    0 out of 10 because I feel the game deserves a 0 out of 10, not because I'm trying to drag the user score down.

    Only one person can fully play the game per switch, even if multiple people buy their own digital copies. Forcing people to share an island sucks but forcing everyone else to be effectively NPCs in the game is the most blatantly anti-consumer thing I've ever seen in a video    0 out of 10 because I feel the game deserves a 0 out of 10, not because I'm trying to drag the user score down.

    Only one person can fully play the game per switch, even if multiple people buy their own digital copies. Forcing people to share an island sucks but forcing everyone else to be effectively NPCs in the game is the most blatantly anti-consumer thing I've ever seen in a video game. Out of every single offline game that has released on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, this is the only one that cannot be played by multiple people.    … Expand
  92. jahan
    Mar 21, 2020
    3
    The one island per switch is way of an issue than I'd thought it would be. Others not being able to progress since I haven't played it enough makes it less fun for both them and me.
  93. TomNook
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    This game is AWFUL if you plan to share it. 2nd player is useless, they cannot progress the island, nor help build anything. It sucks. The reviewers never even tested this out, shoes how useless they truly are.
  94. actualgamer
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    to start, this game is terrific. for a single person playing on a switch console, its amazing. the graphics are beautiful, its creative, wholesome, cute and so much more. however.... as a couple or a family that shares a switch, this game ends up being extremely disappointing. such a bummer, and it makes me sad !!! the first player to create the island is given the role of representative.to start, this game is terrific. for a single person playing on a switch console, its amazing. the graphics are beautiful, its creative, wholesome, cute and so much more. however.... as a couple or a family that shares a switch, this game ends up being extremely disappointing. such a bummer, and it makes me sad !!! the first player to create the island is given the role of representative. they can develop the island, place buildings, control the growth of the island, and overall have a meaningful contribution to the game. but everyone playing after the representative has been chosen, is forced to basically be an observer. they cant share in the same goals and fulfillment that the representative can. now theyre left out. you have one person the best game of the year, and the 2-4 extra players just watching the progression of the game without being able to contribute. this could be fixed by just letting multiple people be the representatives of the island, or just letting us create our own profiles with our own islands. either way this could be much more fair. but instead, its just disappointing.… Expand
  95. DaveNg
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We were promised a game that let a family build an island together. That's a giant load. Truth is that only one player, and one player EVER is allowed to do anything on the island. Everyone else gets to watch with the chore of following them around the island. You can't build shops. You can't build museums. You can't build bridges. You can't build houses for new villagers.

    You    We were promised a game that let a family build an island together. That's a giant load. Truth is that only one player, and one player EVER is allowed to do anything on the island. Everyone else gets to watch with the chore of following them around the island. You can't build shops. You can't build museums. You can't build bridges. You can't build houses for new villagers.

    You can't even help player 1 do any of those things.

    I didn't get the game I was promised. Not even close.    … Expand
  96. barbiemancosu
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Bought the game to play it with my BF, he started to play first and now i can't play as a normal character. What happened is that the fact that i play it after him made me a secondary player. This means that i cannot follow the main questline, that i cannot have some base items (such as axe, for example) and that i can't participate in any of the changes that could be made if this was myBought the game to play it with my BF, he started to play first and now i can't play as a normal character. What happened is that the fact that i play it after him made me a secondary player. This means that i cannot follow the main questline, that i cannot have some base items (such as axe, for example) and that i can't participate in any of the changes that could be made if this was my own island. So, every other games lets you have your own savegame, so every account has a personal game, this is not the case; in animal crossing, if you want to have your own game (in an home console such as it is) you have to buy another switch (250 bucks). Thank you nintendo for not letting me play the game as a normal player. You have to fix this asap because we can't have to talk of this ridicolous design choice in 2020.… Expand
  97. Nyron45
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    You can only have one island and you have to share it with other profiles on your switch
  98. Boottoloot
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    If anyone has multi people who want to play this game DO NOT BUY. You can only have one island per switch. First player has full access to the game anyone else is limited.
  99. FixAnimalCross
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I’m changing my review to a flat 5. I feel a complete zero was unfair. To be fair I was angry and I still think rightfully so. However, the multiplayer issues aside this game brings back memories of playing on the GC when I was a kid. I think it’s by far the best installment since then. I’ve spent hours playing and it’s very relaxing, yet addictive. I hope they can patch the multiplayerI’m changing my review to a flat 5. I feel a complete zero was unfair. To be fair I was angry and I still think rightfully so. However, the multiplayer issues aside this game brings back memories of playing on the GC when I was a kid. I think it’s by far the best installment since then. I’ve spent hours playing and it’s very relaxing, yet addictive. I hope they can patch the multiplayer issues though. We ended up restarting so my fiancée could have lead since she plays more. We lost all of our progress which was frustrating, but obviously we kept playing so they must have done something right. This game is bad for player 2.Animal crossing on the GC allowed for all for players to have the same power. In this one only the first islander can progress the island?? Are you kidding me?? How hard would it have been to at least allow the other players to donate items to Nook for the store?? Or let them put items in the construction boxes?? This game isn’t family friendly at all. This game turned out to be a rip off marketing scheme to get entire families to buy the game and switches just so they could progress their islands. The second player can’t even get all the DIY recipes. Ridiculous...… Expand
  100. sky_visitor
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    One island per Switch is an anti-consumerist decision made in an attempt to boost hardware sales. My girlfriend and I are forced to share the same island, which isn't terrible in and of itself. However, as the first person to start the game I am designated the "Resident Representative". As the second player, she cannot progress the tutorial. She cannot make any decisions that shape theOne island per Switch is an anti-consumerist decision made in an attempt to boost hardware sales. My girlfriend and I are forced to share the same island, which isn't terrible in and of itself. However, as the first person to start the game I am designated the "Resident Representative". As the second player, she cannot progress the tutorial. She cannot make any decisions that shape the island. This is a half-baked experience for anybody other than the first player on the island. If your Resident Representative isn't as active as you, or even decides to stop playing the game, good luck! You'll never, ever progress past wherever they left off.

    We are quite well off and could easily afford another Switch. We will never buy another Switch, because it is a CONSOLE and not a PERSONAL DEVICE like a cell phone.

    Change the game to allow each profile to have their own island.    … Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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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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