Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Sembubble
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is a heap if fun for all animal crossing veterans and new players! The new crafting feature is really intuitive and it dowant feel like some crafting is put of reach like in other games. The game is rewarding and always gives you something to work on. I'm really glad I picked it up.
  2. Yeray122
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Es un juego fantástico donde puedes hacer un montón de cosas súper interesantes
  3. Tempest636
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Polished and fun! Some features that other animal crossings start with are now behind a few long steps (Town Hall), but the new landscaping and online are amazing fun!
  4. PinkMagic
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    We love it! I would rate it 11. Super customizable, fun and challenging, gender expansive, visit friends and share messages and items. And it is only getting better as we play.
  5. NintendoWii
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS GAME GREAT! I've spent so much ours in this game and I am not going to stop there!… Expand
  6. Lagunist
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I am thoroughly disappointed at many different things about this game. Everything from only having one island per switch to the overarching theme of nintendo lately, which is to over monetize every single IP that they have.
  7. Citrusrobot
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Really love this game so far, think it's a very modern take on a game that could of aged badly, really easy to pick up and play and I look forward to what or who will show up the next day. looking forward to the future content and a living cycle of DLC.
  8. Mspigglypooh
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I couldn't wait to play this game! I've been playing animal crossing since it first came out for the GameCube. That being said I'm really impressed with what this new game brings to the table. I absolutely love the single-player gameplay with New Horizon. It's just as relaxing as all of the previous games and it adds so much more to do. I also enjoyed inviting a close friend of mine toI couldn't wait to play this game! I've been playing animal crossing since it first came out for the GameCube. That being said I'm really impressed with what this new game brings to the table. I absolutely love the single-player gameplay with New Horizon. It's just as relaxing as all of the previous games and it adds so much more to do. I also enjoyed inviting a close friend of mine to visit my island. It was very easy to do and we both enjoyed our time. I would say the crappy part about it was having to type to each other to communicate. That was a pain to do but nevertheless we still enjoyed visiting each other. I have yet to try to play with family (We do have two switch systems, however, my son is too young to know how to play and my husband cares more for Smash bros than anything else lol), however, despite it not personally affecting me there should have still been a much better way this could have been implemented for those it does have an effect on. It's not fair that they have to go through so much (even as far as buying another system) just to play with one another when they shouldn't have to. If I remember correctly, in the first animal crossing game you could all live in the same location, so why make it different now? I will however still be fair with my rating. I don't think the game deserves a 0 because of that as it brings a lot to the table, but I cannot give it a 10 when multiplayer is not up to par.… Expand
  9. Martin509
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, best in the series so far! Multiplayer is best enjoyed when everyone has their own Switch and own copy of the game. I look forward to playing this one for years to come like I did with the first one on GameCube.
  10. rungefam16
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game and i am very excited to have it. It makes you play it like you should, keeps you having to come back with a little bit every day. I personally do not mind only having one island, that is how the game was when the original came out. I love that i can organise my island and the crafting is interesting. Its the same as the old but made in a new refreshing way.
  11. Bogavante
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is a refreshing entry in the series by combining the best aspects of previous games and polishing them. As a whole New Horizons most resembles the GameCube entry from the early 2000s. With this resemblence comes a few features being cut but in exchange many have been added mostly in the way of customization from the freedom to place whatever you want on theAnimal Crossing New Horizons is a refreshing entry in the series by combining the best aspects of previous games and polishing them. As a whole New Horizons most resembles the GameCube entry from the early 2000s. With this resemblence comes a few features being cut but in exchange many have been added mostly in the way of customization from the freedom to place whatever you want on the island to the ability to change your characters physical appearance when a mirror is present. Overall NH is a fantastic entry.… Expand
  12. dpkramer
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The one island thing is indefensible, even if they told us up front. How many families have more than one child that would want to run their own island without their siblings interfering?

    But that isn't why I gave this a zero. The big reason to me is the absolutely clunky and slow menu controls, and constant poor decisions that smack you in the face every time you're trying to enjoy the    The one island thing is indefensible, even if they told us up front. How many families have more than one child that would want to run their own island without their siblings interfering?

    But that isn't why I gave this a zero. The big reason to me is the absolutely clunky and slow menu controls, and constant poor decisions that smack you in the face every time you're trying to enjoy the game.

    I get that it's supposed to be "slow" and "charming", but I think AC fans are too quick to defend the game's charm that they think any criticism on the game is unfounded. If AC fans actually told the devs things that were not great, the series might have progressed since it was created.

    This series was created on the GC when a lot of devs were still figuring out the do's and dont's of game development. Things like "If you're going to make a game about crafting and customization, DON'T make the menu interface INSANELY SLOW, DON'T preface that menu with SLOW, crawling text that asks if you want to craft, DON'T only let us craft one item at a time, then DON'T make a five second craft and "tadaa!" animation that can be sped up by like, 5%, by jamming on the buttons, and then DON'T make us have to answer a slow, crawling question about going back into the menu, and doing it all over again. If I want to make a couple darkwood chairs, I have to slowly make each of them one at a (slow) time, then exit that menu and slowly enter the customization menu, and proceed to slowly customize them all, also one at a time.

    If I want to figure out how much items sell for, I have to SLOWLY sell each different item alone, because there is no other way to know (also, you have to deal with slow crawling intro text, and you get booted out of the whole thing to start over each time). You know what they could have done? 1) Made it quicker. 2) Made the shops show the sell price as you hover over them, 3) add the pricing somewhere in all that empty space on the critterpedia entries. So many options to have not done it it annoyingly, but they figured out how to avoid all of them.

    Don't tell me this is the "charm" of the game. The speed was charming back when there was barely anything to do in the game. For some asinine reason, they thought that clunky charm is equal no matter how it's utilized. But in a game that is now all about crafting and customizing at a scale it's never done before, SOMEONE on their team should have said "uhh, this actually really sucks when all you're trying to do is build and customize a couple chairs and a table. Maybe we should change the crafting menu, at least." I'm hoping that at some point, the shop "evolves" and they're like "haha, look at all these new features! Aren't you happy that it isn't so annoying anymore?", but even if they did that, I'd still be upset that they chose to screw with us instead of just MAKING IT GOOD.

    It sucks, because the large majority of the game is good - but it's like someone gave you a delicious ice cream, but then slapped you in the back of your head every time you try to enjoy it.    … Expand
  13. TempoGamer
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I have been a fan of the animal crossing series for a long time and the newest entry is a worthy add on the the on going franchise. The new mechanics that were added were some that fans like myself have been asking for for a long time. And now that they have been added I could only dream of the things that could come in the future. The only complaint I have is the slow start, but that'sI have been a fan of the animal crossing series for a long time and the newest entry is a worthy add on the the on going franchise. The new mechanics that were added were some that fans like myself have been asking for for a long time. And now that they have been added I could only dream of the things that could come in the future. The only complaint I have is the slow start, but that's fine. I don't mind taking my time with a game.… Expand
  14. De4dlyk1tt3n
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I think this might just be one of the best Animal Crossings yet. I know there is a lot of flack for the one island thing but I don't think that learning how to share and not be a jerk is a bad thing, Ultimately there is a lot to do and collect and the multiplayer functions are neat. I just wish you could go to random islands with friends. it would make the grinding a lot more fun, also theI think this might just be one of the best Animal Crossings yet. I know there is a lot of flack for the one island thing but I don't think that learning how to share and not be a jerk is a bad thing, Ultimately there is a lot to do and collect and the multiplayer functions are neat. I just wish you could go to random islands with friends. it would make the grinding a lot more fun, also the length of the in game chat message sometimes seems too short.… Expand
  15. choochooman
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    We spent $300 on a switch for the family. $50 for this game. However unlike every other game we own on the system (Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem, Ring Fit, Astral Chain) only 1 player in our family can get the full experience in Animal Crossing. Everyone else get's a much more butchered experience and they have less ability to effect their own game world. This kind of system does notWe spent $300 on a switch for the family. $50 for this game. However unlike every other game we own on the system (Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem, Ring Fit, Astral Chain) only 1 player in our family can get the full experience in Animal Crossing. Everyone else get's a much more butchered experience and they have less ability to effect their own game world. This kind of system does not exist in the other games we have nor is it something you see in games on other systems. Nintendo this is absolutely ridiculous that if other members of our family want the full Animal Crossing New Horizons experience they need to buy a brand new Switch system for themselves. Please fix this issue! Until Nintendo fixes this with a patch I would recommend anyone who shares their Switch system to NOT buy this game.… Expand
  16. Philosophile
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    I would love this game if it weren't for the multiplayer. Forcing two players to be on split screen is bad enough, but add in the fact that each Switch system can only have ONE island and you get a giant steaming pile of sh*t. This game could have been amazing but those things completely ruin everything it could have been. I won't be buying another AC title, if there ever is one. Hope theyI would love this game if it weren't for the multiplayer. Forcing two players to be on split screen is bad enough, but add in the fact that each Switch system can only have ONE island and you get a giant steaming pile of sh*t. This game could have been amazing but those things completely ruin everything it could have been. I won't be buying another AC title, if there ever is one. Hope they let the series die here instead of running it into the ground further.… Expand
  17. GuillyAlpha
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    The game is the BEST animal crossing so far, all the new features, such as crafting and choosing where do the villagers live allows you tu personalize your entire island. The felling of proud that watching the birth of your town that this game gives you has no comparison.
    It's true that much of the features are limited to the first player, but it's the same situation that was in New Leaf,    The game is the BEST animal crossing so far, all the new features, such as crafting and choosing where do the villagers live allows you tu personalize your entire island. The felling of proud that watching the birth of your town that this game gives you has no comparison.
    It's true that much of the features are limited to the first player, but it's the same situation that was in New Leaf, so i see it as a minor con.    … Expand
  18. Janka0831
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una mierda , una isla por consola joder,Es una mierda , una isla por consola joder,… Expand
  19. Scykro
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Multilayer connection takes a super long time, but it's fun and has a lot to do and that can be done. Custom patterns are intense.
  20. Mazor775
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    If you've played Animal Crossing before then you know what to expect. That's my only complaint. If you've never played the series though, you NEED this game in your life! I do love crossing animals though, so I'll continue to throw bells at Nintendo as long as they make this series (Who am I kidding? I'll throw money at Nintendo as long as they're Nintendo!).
  21. SnackcakeUSA
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Just so polished, the soundscapes are as breathtaking as the visuals. The fish, the sky, and the local flora have all gotten massive updates to make the jump to HD impressive. The only qualm I have is with the multiplayer connection, and hopefully that will be patched in a future update
  22. Haymagay
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Everything I've ever wanted for animal crossing, started playing city folk back on the Wii. It is a dream to play, exactly what it is meant to be. 10/10
  23. Diakopetes
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You    Giving this a 0 because it's totally unplayable. My wife started her island and when I went to play I got 0 introduction, tossed onto her island with no direction, and since she collected all the resources there was nothing there.
    I'll never buy another animal Crossing game again, or any game that has this "one world per switch" feature. Its a disgusting push to sell more consoles. You already got my money nintendo, let me enjoy what I paid for.    … Expand
  24. Ukejeff
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    My wife and my son can’t enjoy the game because I played first and the game doesn’t allow separate games. Now I’m the **** Thanks, Nintendo!
  25. L3gion619
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such    The first person to play the game becomes the mayor, and anyone else in your house who plays it is completely gimped as far as what they can do in the game. And you cant play on separate islands either unless you buy a second Nintendo Switch. So I play with both my kids and It just makes it really frustrating.

    Also, breakable tools and a crafting system, really?? Animal Crossing was such a great game before they tried to turn in into Minecraft    … Expand
  26. Mimikins
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    For all of the people who are upset about there being one island per switch, this has actually always the way animal crossing has been. It saddens me to see such a masterpiece be downrated all the way to zero just because new players don't understand the animal crossing franchise , or did no research before buying. Nintendo explained it would be one island per person a long time ago beforeFor all of the people who are upset about there being one island per switch, this has actually always the way animal crossing has been. It saddens me to see such a masterpiece be downrated all the way to zero just because new players don't understand the animal crossing franchise , or did no research before buying. Nintendo explained it would be one island per person a long time ago before release. With that out of the way, let me review the game as an experienced animal crossing player.. New Horizons… Expand
  27. LolInTheDark
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I'm not the kind of user to go down and rate-bomb titles, but this time I'm being honest, rating this game as a SECOND PLAYER ON CONSOLE. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one thinking that, given the second player experience is reduced, no effort was put into giving him any reason to keep playing.
    Nothing worth doing except grinding instead of 1st player in order to get him to unlock    I'm not the kind of user to go down and rate-bomb titles, but this time I'm being honest, rating this game as a SECOND PLAYER ON CONSOLE. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one thinking that, given the second player experience is reduced, no effort was put into giving him any reason to keep playing.
    Nothing worth doing except grinding instead of 1st player in order to get him to unlock stuff. You are literally on a master-slave kind of relation.
    Honestly, I've paid a full game, I've been paying 2 separate Nintendo Online subscription and that's not what I expected from ANY game.
    Embarrassing to say the least.    … Expand
  28. Maciv
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    So you get this game during the 2020 pandemic. You are most stuck inside your house. And even under those circumstances, where every distraction is welcome, the game is still immensely enjoyable. My personal recommendation is to play the game whatever way you want it. Don't get hung up on how other people are playing it. Just sit down, play it, do whatever you want and is possible. YouSo you get this game during the 2020 pandemic. You are most stuck inside your house. And even under those circumstances, where every distraction is welcome, the game is still immensely enjoyable. My personal recommendation is to play the game whatever way you want it. Don't get hung up on how other people are playing it. Just sit down, play it, do whatever you want and is possible. You want to turn it into work by working away at paying those house loans off? Go ahead! You want to just play a little bit each day and hang out with the villagers? Nobody is telling you not to! Want to make a little tropical paradise on the island? Enjoy yourself!… Expand
  29. Kindofarascal
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    As a long time Animal Crossing player I wholeheartedly recommend this new title to fans of AC, it has all the upgrades I've been hoping for! The opening is a bit slow but the pacing picks up steadily. My roommates and I have been loving this game! It's worth noting we're all adults with our own consoles though. To new time player's wondering if this game is for them: my best advice isAs a long time Animal Crossing player I wholeheartedly recommend this new title to fans of AC, it has all the upgrades I've been hoping for! The opening is a bit slow but the pacing picks up steadily. My roommates and I have been loving this game! It's worth noting we're all adults with our own consoles though. To new time player's wondering if this game is for them: my best advice is check out some gameplay video on YouTube, what you see is what you get. Put succinctly Animal Crossing is a charming city simulation game, it doesn't have a grand narrative. Lastly, I don't understand why people are tearing down New Horizons for the island limit, Animal Crossing has always had this limit. It's not surprising. The appeal of multiplayer has always been playing together across multiple consoles, each player with their own screen and full range of controls, Nintendo released the Switch Lite in anticipation of this. The Switch is meant to be the successor of Nintendo's home and handheld consoles, it has the assets of both, tv play and on-the-go functionality. Animal Crossing New Horizons doesn't need to be docked to get the most out of the game, a Switch Lite is perfect for people who want to play this game without committing to a full ticket Switch.… Expand
  30. TaXiD
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    same sh*t as always... nintendo style

    How is possible to sell the SAME videogame hundreds and hundreds of times and have all nintendo fanboys in your hand?

    also have 1 only island PER CONSOLE? omg
  31. GuapoGamer
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    What a phenomenal game. The graphics are gorgeous, the characters are lovely, the scenery is charming and all around, it's a perfect game. It calms you down, lets you take a breather from the hellish world that is where we are currently, and envelops you in a beautiful, serene paradise where you have nothing to do and nowhere to go, except for making a few friends and maybe making someWhat a phenomenal game. The graphics are gorgeous, the characters are lovely, the scenery is charming and all around, it's a perfect game. It calms you down, lets you take a breather from the hellish world that is where we are currently, and envelops you in a beautiful, serene paradise where you have nothing to do and nowhere to go, except for making a few friends and maybe making some money along the way. Please purchase this game, it's so, so worth it.… Expand
  32. ammeanas
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the whiners. great game. it is exactly what it should be. yes it's different. yes you are very bottle necked if you want two or more people getting the full game experience without buying multiple copies. to all you people who want free games because they owe us shut up. stop buying games if you just whine every time. they limited us to one island to stop you all fromDon't listen to the whiners. great game. it is exactly what it should be. yes it's different. yes you are very bottle necked if you want two or more people getting the full game experience without buying multiple copies. to all you people who want free games because they owe us shut up. stop buying games if you just whine every time. they limited us to one island to stop you all from cheating to get everything like every other game… Expand
  33. aramil59
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Its hard to look at the game play for this one. If its fun, charming addictive, interesting or any other characteristic for a good is spoiled by the fact only one person can play a real game per Switch and copy of the game you own. Only one players can progress or make choices. I'm sure it was posted hidden on a description of the game somewhere but i didn't know it until I already boughtIts hard to look at the game play for this one. If its fun, charming addictive, interesting or any other characteristic for a good is spoiled by the fact only one person can play a real game per Switch and copy of the game you own. Only one players can progress or make choices. I'm sure it was posted hidden on a description of the game somewhere but i didn't know it until I already bought the game. No other game i have ever owned has such a terrible "feature" I dont understand why they would put that in and its hard to get over.

    Do not buy this game if you plan for it to be shared with people in your household. Everything else in the game doesn't really matter how good it is if you only 50% or less of the people you planned to let play it can not.    … Expand
  34. Bytxs
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    This game is great but the fact that it limits the full experience to one person is terrible. Please Nintendo fix your game.
  35. alterenzo
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This is a review from the point of view of a second player: the game sucks.
  36. SeanBob
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely charming! At first, I was saddened that my wife and I couldn't have our own island, but then I realized Animal Crossing has never set itself up this way- since the original! Then I realized it would be a wonderful challenge to develop this island together. Each day we compare the things that we've done, and help each other make wonderful little homes and neighborsThis game is absolutely charming! At first, I was saddened that my wife and I couldn't have our own island, but then I realized Animal Crossing has never set itself up this way- since the original! Then I realized it would be a wonderful challenge to develop this island together. Each day we compare the things that we've done, and help each other make wonderful little homes and neighbors on our "Muffintown."

    This has been a wonderfully therapeutic relationship builder for the two of us. Thanks Nintendo!    … Expand
  37. ACNHSUCKS
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Dont play if you want to have your own island as opposed to sharing an island with someone with the same console. Unbelievably stupid business decision. Unless people are stupid enough to buy another console. Wish I could return it but im the idiot who bought it digitally thru eshop
  38. Jimo
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    While yes, being limited to one island per switch is pretty stupid, it is certainly not enough to make it a 0/10 game. New horizons is the best game in the series in my opinion. Its looks gorgeous, it's fun and interactive, so relaxing and very polished. If you just want a layer back and chill experience, I highly recommend this game.
  39. PaperWario
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This game is great. Everyone complaining about the multiplayer can’t read. The information has been there. Do a little research before you spend $60 on a game.
  40. Andrespok
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Is incredible! I exceed my expectations.
    And I'm not concerned that it's only one island per console.
    The game has always been like this forever.
  41. Dippylass
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I love the feel of the game (being new to the Animal Crossing games in general), I can't rate this game higher than 0 due to the terrible decisions around multiplayer households playing together.

    I bought this game primarily for myself, whilst my boyfriend could play less when he wanted. Unfortunately due to timings he played first. Little did I know this sealed the deal for me poor game experience. The first player has access to The main story line and decision making roles. Any extra player is a glorified NPC who contributes nothing!!! As i payed for the game i expect to be able to get the same game experience, it is shocking decision by jintendo to limit people in this way and try and fve thmee to buy another switch. BEWARE IF YOU HAVE KIDS AS IT IS BOUND TO CAUSE ARGUMENTS.    … Expand
  42. SimpleSimonSays
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Bought this for myself and my wife to play, but in Nintendo's infinite wisdom they have decided that only one of us will ever get to enjoy the full experience, locking out anyone but the first player from making critical game decisions. At least my wife gets to play properly I've already had to quit.
  43. Tadokiarika
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Only 1 island per switch.
    I've never seen something so greedy from a company. This even beats EA. I'm so disappointed. Nintendo sucks!
  44. gregmasters1
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One island per Switch is an incomprehensibly bad decision. Zeros stars for what would otherwise have been an enjoyable game.… Expand
  45. sonylost22513
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    It's a lovely game that honors the series and improves on many things, but it is completely crippled by dishonest marketing of its multiplayer and local co-op. Only the first player to start the game will have a full experience of Animal Crossing. Any other players will live in a perpetually unfulfilling world. Tasks, villagers, tools, experience, etc will never be fully attainable as aIt's a lovely game that honors the series and improves on many things, but it is completely crippled by dishonest marketing of its multiplayer and local co-op. Only the first player to start the game will have a full experience of Animal Crossing. Any other players will live in a perpetually unfulfilling world. Tasks, villagers, tools, experience, etc will never be fully attainable as a second player. With a simple software update, this game could go from a broken co-op experience to being a beautiful, shared adventure in paradise. Please fix this Nintendo.… Expand
  46. dorisweatshirt
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Even if you buy two seperate copies and such, you can only have one island PER SWITCH. ruined the experience up to the point that i’m not gonna bother playing. Yeah its typical for AC but it’s 2020, not 2012.
  47. P4nikbu20n
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    It's bogus. I can't have my own island and visit others on the console? I would get my credit back if I didn't buy a digital copy. Honestly won't play it now.
  48. SamuelPepys
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    SCAM! Only one person can REALLY play per game. Second users have only limited access to the game. You basically need to buy two Nintendo switches and two copies of the game to play the game for two people - disgusting.
  49. Ison
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alls i want is my own island it makes no sense to lock it to 1 island per console fix it… Expand
  50. Dave2319
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Game is really bad. All these crazy high scores from reviewers are straight up criminal. Practically always have long double confirmation with every transaction, no goals, crazy checklists

    It's amidst like a much much worse version of minecraft
  51. Hawkeye1621
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It's Animal Crossing! 'Nuff said! And to all the butt hurt players let me point out something;
    Locking each switch to one island makes sense. It's the exact same as when it came out on EVERY OTHER SYSTEM. When it came out on GameCube, the Memory card could only hold one town. If you wanted another you had to buy another memory card. The DS and 3DS Games only had enough storage for one    It's Animal Crossing! 'Nuff said! And to all the butt hurt players let me point out something;
    Locking each switch to one island makes sense. It's the exact same as when it came out on EVERY OTHER SYSTEM. When it came out on GameCube, the Memory card could only hold one town. If you wanted another you had to buy another memory card. The DS and 3DS Games only had enough storage for one Town. The Wii only only had one town per Wii. Most of you idiots must not be dedicated fans, otherwise you would know that. Think, or at least learn about the product,, before you wrongfully try to bash it Animal Crossing has been a favorite pastime of mine for 19 years and still going!    … Expand
  52. CyborgDanny
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The decision to limit one island per switch is an embarrassingly horrible marketing decision to get people to buy another nentendo switch. Meaning that each save file of this game costs about three hundred and sixty dollars. I wonder why nentendo would do that? O yeah, money.

    Not only that, but second player on couch co-op is bafflingly aweful. all items picked up by the second player    The decision to limit one island per switch is an embarrassingly horrible marketing decision to get people to buy another nentendo switch. Meaning that each save file of this game costs about three hundred and sixty dollars. I wonder why nentendo would do that? O yeah, money.

    Not only that, but second player on couch co-op is bafflingly aweful. all items picked up by the second player are sent to a box instead of the inventory for no conceivable reason.    … Expand
  53. willowlily35
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    this is a game that I was looking forward to for months, and while the game itself is beautiful, there is one thing I can't ignore. I hate that I have to share an island with my family. It really pulls away from the enjoyment of the game. I don't get the same sense of accomplishment when the museum fills up. I can't control the look and feel of my island. everything is way too cramped. Ithis is a game that I was looking forward to for months, and while the game itself is beautiful, there is one thing I can't ignore. I hate that I have to share an island with my family. It really pulls away from the enjoyment of the game. I don't get the same sense of accomplishment when the museum fills up. I can't control the look and feel of my island. everything is way too cramped. I just wish the game would have given me the choice of sharing or not. the sad thing is, I wanted to like this game, but I'm not having fun sharing.
    If you're the only one on your island, great, you'll have lots of fun. If not it stinks. and this isn't even a game limitation, it's a switch limitation. that makes it so much worse.
    the only way you can enjoy this game is if you're the only one on your island.    … Expand
  54. Schuetzenhaus
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    So my wife never played Animal Crossing, I haven't played since the Gamecube version, I thought this would be great to play together.

    Iearn that we both have to be on the same island despite having different accounts. I'm a little disappointed since we can't work on our own thing, but okay at least we'll be able to work together cooperatively right? No. As the second player, I can't help    So my wife never played Animal Crossing, I haven't played since the Gamecube version, I thought this would be great to play together.

    Iearn that we both have to be on the same island despite having different accounts. I'm a little disappointed since we can't work on our own thing, but okay at least we'll be able to work together cooperatively right?

    No. As the second player, I can't help contribute to quests. I couldn't help get bugs/fish to Nook, I couldn't help get materials to help build the shop, I can't help set up the new houses, I can't help build bridges, I can't help contribute anything to the game's story. I'm basically locked in progression behind her; I had to wait for her to get the axe before I could. I have to wait until she's able to build the shop until I can use it. Some of the little activities you can do for points are locked by story progression, so I'm stuck doing the same things over and over with no variety until she progresses the game. And that's so unbelievably frustrating to me since we can't have our own islands. I'm not even talking about simultaneous co-op. This is me playing as a second account.

    What is even the reason behind limiting the second player? This does nothing but break the experience for me, and now my wife feels bad. It's a terrible design decision and I really hope it gets reversed at some point because it's absolute nonsense. There's absolutely no reason why a second profile shouldn't be able to get the same experience as the first. Either give me the little brother mode with limitations but offer me the option to work on my own island with full control, or if there's only 1 island let me help work on our island together without these dumb limitations. I'm just floored at how bad this is.    … Expand
  55. Jamesmess
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Absolutely disappointed with this game. The gameplay is what you expect from the great Animal Crossing titles, however the multiplayer was heavily mismanaged. First resident is the only island member that can contribute to projects and design the island how they want. Every secondary character is basically submitted to being a resource slave for the first player. The game only allows oneAbsolutely disappointed with this game. The gameplay is what you expect from the great Animal Crossing titles, however the multiplayer was heavily mismanaged. First resident is the only island member that can contribute to projects and design the island how they want. Every secondary character is basically submitted to being a resource slave for the first player. The game only allows one island per switch so the resources you gather daily can only be harvested by a single user each day. This severely limits the whole crafting gimmick of this game. I’d be willing to buy a second game to have another island but it doesn’t matter because the island is locked to the switch and not the game... :(… Expand
  56. Flash14N
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Apparently I need to wait till tomorrow to continue playing unless I just want to fish and gather weeds. Why tie progress to real time? This is a fictional universe and I'm looking to get away from quarantine boredom. I would not have paid money for this game knowing it would be another Farmville. Silly bottlenecks have me playing another game and regretting lost money.
  57. MinaBekker
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Absolute great, I'm playing nonstop. The game chars are charming, the graphic is cute, this is honestly an awesome game.
  58. fakegamer
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obviously those who score below 8 are bandwagons and pandemic players .

    Nintendo already announced that there is only one island per console before the game was released.

    Next time use your brain before you buy a new game oh and by the way Nintendo doesn't care about your ratings anyway the game was successful.    … Expand
  59. Dangus
    Mar 26, 2020
    6
    Game feels too linear for AC and just unfinished. The crafting mechanic feels added just to slow progress. Daughter cant do anything without my assistance because Nook is closed for 2 days. Feels like a mobile game youd play 1 hr a day.
  60. Helena2308
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Sehr gutes Spiel! Einziges Manko ,dass man bloß eine Insel pro Switch haben kann.
  61. Jmac2002
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the game so far, as I expected its the most worked out game in the franchise, I'll give it a 10, I was going to give it an 8 for online play but noticed that, its not the end of the world by that, like in 3ds wasnt like that already?… Expand
  62. Fartspider
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Soo good!!!!! Has Animals there is crossing. It's perfect what more could you want!
  63. LuckyAlfred
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    I have played the game for about 30 hours now and had a lot of fun. I see that a lot of people don't like the wait, but if you say that then why did you buy the game? And there is always the option of time travelling. I had a huge blast with the game so far and it came out at the perfect time for corona.
  64. AriGoldGotYou
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I made an account here just for the sake of reviewing this game. Please for the love of god add some way of making two islands per switch. Even if it mean having to buy multiple games. I have a large family. All of my kids, my wife, and myself would all like our own islands. I already own 2 switch consoles and two copies of the game but that still leaves me 4 short. It is unrealI made an account here just for the sake of reviewing this game. Please for the love of god add some way of making two islands per switch. Even if it mean having to buy multiple games. I have a large family. All of my kids, my wife, and myself would all like our own islands. I already own 2 switch consoles and two copies of the game but that still leaves me 4 short. It is unreal that in this day in age you console lock something like this. Maybe if all profiles on one console could at least have the powers of the Island Representative it would work. Anything other than this terrible excuse for co-op. That is why it is a 1/10 for me. Because currently, this game is completely unplayable for 4/6 members of my household.… Expand
  65. Desmondsparrs
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Boo Nintendo! yet again u do these anti-consumer practices!

    I dont like this at all!
  66. Jad13
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    This game is locked behind the first person who plays the game and so others who start have to wait for that person for progression throughout the island. This game would be so much better if Nintendo let all players contribute equally to the games progression.
  67. Canario88
    Mar 27, 2020
    2
    I think is a boring Game. And if you have brothers justo 1 can play fine. That is disgusting.
  68. Zygarx
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Honteux , je ne vais pas pouvoir y joué !!! Merci Nintendo ! Ma copine a sont îles mais moi je vais pas pouvoir jouer ! Honteux !!!!!!!! Dernier jeux Nintendo acheté
  69. Shirtbird
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Ignore the haters. I bought the game for my partner and she's setting our rate of progress. I'm glad we can share our island and take time to explore it together. All of these tryhards are just butthurt because they can't get what they want immediately. Nintendo made the GOTY.
  70. michauko
    Mar 29, 2020
    5
    UPDATE BELOW.
    Ok. The game seems fine. But if you are a family, several kids, multiple accounts on ONE switch. JUST DONT BUY IT. Every player but the main player is stuck after 30 minutes. You can't get the ability to create the basic axe. Why ?
    1st of all, you can only create one island on one switch. Ok, why not ,the most active one should be the mayor. It's so sad but let day they    UPDATE BELOW.
    Ok. The game seems fine. But if you are a family, several kids, multiple accounts on ONE switch. JUST DONT BUY IT. Every player but the main player is stuck after 30 minutes. You can't get the ability to create the basic axe. Why ?

    1st of all, you can only create one island on one switch. Ok, why not ,the most active one should be the mayor. It's so sad but let day they have a reason for this (actually this is just a stupid restriction)
    Then you realize you can't create a basic tool because the menu to do it (a dialog with Tom nook) just doesn't exist for non-main players..... Whaaaat ?
    Ok, you think "ok the main player has to unlock this so others can use it." . Ahah. NO! You CANT.

    Either it's a bug (so basic ?) Either it's a "feature", a deliberate choice. Then the game is unusable and the marketing strategy is " like this game ? Buy each kid a switch, each kid a game and shut up". Errrrrrr
    Amazing.
    Don't buy it. Or prepare for a fight at home.

    Oh ,I almost forgot. The local multiplayer mode: useless, the 2nd player is just a pet following the other, farming for him, more slowly (stupid animation each time you pick up a piece of wood...). No split screen, no interest at all.

    I'll wait a bit to see if a patch comes out soon. Or then I'll throw this piece of nook away.
    'hope it helps

    UPDATE : it seems after 2 or 3 specific actions from the main player, a new key character comes in and all players can finally get all the tools and trigger key improvements even if they're not the main player. Still, one common island or many should be a choice one switch player profile should be able to make    … Expand
  71. craftmultiple
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    I don't really care about the one island per switch thing, it doesn't affect me. But the simple fact I cannot craft multiple items at once is enough for a five. Spending the better part of about two minutes to craft a decent amount of fishing bait because it is one at a time is insane. For the love of god Nintendo, please allow me to craft all my fishing bait at once.
  72. Acecount
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I had to create an account just to rate this game and hopefully leave a review people would read. This is easily the best entry in the animal crossing series! Incredibly customizable and just breathtaking. The negative reviews touch on pretty much only one singular thing; the lack of multiple islands on a single console. I understand this. It sucks that you cannot have more than one islandI had to create an account just to rate this game and hopefully leave a review people would read. This is easily the best entry in the animal crossing series! Incredibly customizable and just breathtaking. The negative reviews touch on pretty much only one singular thing; the lack of multiple islands on a single console. I understand this. It sucks that you cannot have more than one island on a console, however, leaving a zero review because of this factor is not genuine. A ton of people dislike one factor and rate it a zero. It isn’t fair. I urge anyone reading this to look up footage of the game rather than reading these very weird reviews. It’s a fantastic game, just know going into it that there is only one Island per console, which was explained in a Nintendo Direct prior to the release of the game, and covered by many gaming news companies.… Expand
  73. EpicCookie112
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is an amazing game and the perfect addition to my Switch library. Don't let the people review bombing this game, the game is amazing.
  74. Artsyskid
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I loved this game and it was very fun. The only problem was the 1 island per switch restrictions and I would give and 8 but some are giving this game a zero just for one flaw alone.
  75. Ray1999
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I've played Nintendo since the NES console days and I can honestly say that this is one of the best games released to date. Do not believe the haters, I'm sure they are all addicted to the game like everyone else and playing it every day but they think its amusing to bring a games score down like the Warcraft fiasco (which deserved a negative rating). Nintendo have always been 10+ yearsI've played Nintendo since the NES console days and I can honestly say that this is one of the best games released to date. Do not believe the haters, I'm sure they are all addicted to the game like everyone else and playing it every day but they think its amusing to bring a games score down like the Warcraft fiasco (which deserved a negative rating). Nintendo have always been 10+ years behind everyone else when it comes to online functionality so I did not expect multiplayer to work seamlessly and the fact I cant save to the cloud is annoying because i cant transfer my save files to my switch lite. Other than that just play the game, get lost in it and try to switch off from the coronovirus fears… Expand
  76. Jaenes
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Я думаю это лучшая игра в которую я когда либо играл.Спасибо Nintendo!Многие считают,что нинтендо сделали один остров на консоль из-за жадности,но я думаю что это бред
  77. Yawgmoth81
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I very rarely give a game a 10/10, because there's almost always room for improvement. So that 's why I gave a 9/10. I was waiting for this game since the switch came out, after hearing and reading about the game while it was in development I made the descission to buy it, even with all the criticism out there... I was not dissapointed. It's a shame that there's only one island per switch,I very rarely give a game a 10/10, because there's almost always room for improvement. So that 's why I gave a 9/10. I was waiting for this game since the switch came out, after hearing and reading about the game while it was in development I made the descission to buy it, even with all the criticism out there... I was not dissapointed. It's a shame that there's only one island per switch, but it's another reason to buy a switch for my children so we can visit eachothers islands. It's not a reason to give this game a very bad review, because if the only thing that turns your 0 into a 9 or 10 is the one island per system thing maybe you shouldn't have bought it, because that was a feature everyone knew from the beginning... Do your research before you buy people... Otherwise just enjoy the game as is. I know I am. ;-)… Expand
  78. Kanoshem
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Most reviews here that are low, are review bombs due to the fact that the game locks the Switch to one island per system. As well as the current lack of cloud saving. These are unjust and angry reviews that do not understand what the game is meant to be! Animal Crossing New Horizons is the latest entry in the Animal Crossing series, it is incredible, hosting many improvements, including aMost reviews here that are low, are review bombs due to the fact that the game locks the Switch to one island per system. As well as the current lack of cloud saving. These are unjust and angry reviews that do not understand what the game is meant to be! Animal Crossing New Horizons is the latest entry in the Animal Crossing series, it is incredible, hosting many improvements, including a new random Island system whereby you can travel to a randomly generated island to gather resources, fish, and catch bugs. Not only this but nook Miles is a new system which allows constant progression for doing anything in the game (paying mortgage, fishing, talking to villagers, etc.). The restriction of one island per system is intended to make the game feel personal. As your island and all its progressive, is only on one system. It's truly the best animal crossing game to date and a must buy.… Expand
  79. sdallahii
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    Unplayable if you happen to be sharing the Switch with a family member who just wanted to try it out and got bored after first day, whereas I played the game for DAYS before realizing that this situation is making it impossible to progress in the game.
  80. hurricanelaurk
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    I absolutely love Animal Crossing and have played every single game prior to this one. I was super excited to play this one. .... Except now I'm Player 2, and can't do anything in the game. My wife was excited and made her character first, but she's a casual player and I tend to play every day. She doesn't want to restart the island and we're in no position to buy another Switch andI absolutely love Animal Crossing and have played every single game prior to this one. I was super excited to play this one. .... Except now I'm Player 2, and can't do anything in the game. My wife was excited and made her character first, but she's a casual player and I tend to play every day. She doesn't want to restart the island and we're in no position to buy another Switch and another copy of the game, so why limit us like this? I play Animal Crossing for the relaxing experience and am now left feeling frustrated beyond belief. I honestly feel like I'm just an NPC in her game. If Covid-19 hadn't have put us all on lockdown, I'd be returning this game. Please fix this, Nintendo!… Expand
  81. fieldwork
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    I had so much fun for the first few days, until I realised that I can never progress this island solely because of the chance of who went first in my household. My partner isn't interested in this game and won't progress the story. So unless I restart and erase all my progress, or play two games at once, I'm doomed to a lifetime of fishing and bug catching. Extremely.disappointing.
  82. oreganoCure
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    As someone who joined into the series well after new leaf initially released, I can say that this game has far exceeded my expectations. The amount of people giving it zeroes is frankly ridiculous. Sure, it has some flaws- local multiplayer is limited, and one island per switch isn't ideal. Still, as someone who's been sharing the game with three younger siblings since day one, it hasn'tAs someone who joined into the series well after new leaf initially released, I can say that this game has far exceeded my expectations. The amount of people giving it zeroes is frankly ridiculous. Sure, it has some flaws- local multiplayer is limited, and one island per switch isn't ideal. Still, as someone who's been sharing the game with three younger siblings since day one, it hasn't actually been an issue for me. It's what we did in New Leaf, and it's working well here too. If this kind of game is one you enjoy- something slow paced and peaceful- you wouldn't find a better experience anywhere else.… Expand
  83. Dexile
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    My brother played the game first so now the game is essentially unplayable for me.
  84. Warwolt
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    There's absolutely no excuse to not allowing for more than one island per console! It's a lovely game, but Nintendo's monkey paw strikes again.
  85. Syddie
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I looked forward for almost a year to this game and I’m honestly disappointed. There are a couple reasons beside the awful switch-share deal:
    1) the museum. I can’t get information about the animals/bugs/Dino’s, unless I talk to blathers with one in my hand. It ruins it because I want to know about dinosaurs and how am I supposed to just get another fossil from the exact one?
    2) the music. I lived the music up until the new center was built up from a tent to the building.the music is loud and I not calm, like I want it to be while I play, and there’s no way to turn it off of even down. 3) villagers requests/missions. They barely give me any, if at all. I miss them
    Overall, this game let me down. I feel like I wasted my money buying it. Please, if anything fix the music.    … Expand
  86. Bandwidthbandit
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    The most soothing, relaxing game ever turns to garbage as soon as you try to cooperatively play with friends and family
  87. Rhode
    Mar 29, 2020
    1
    I NEVER play games, I just have alot of other hobbies. My bf convinced me to buy it together since we could play together. Turns out since im the 2nd player that theres a whole lot of stuff I can't do as a 2nd player which makes it way less exciting to play.
    I hope they will fix it, because the game overall seems fun and I did put in half of the money! I think thats the case for a lot of    I NEVER play games, I just have alot of other hobbies. My bf convinced me to buy it together since we could play together. Turns out since im the 2nd player that theres a whole lot of stuff I can't do as a 2nd player which makes it way less exciting to play.
    I hope they will fix it, because the game overall seems fun and I did put in half of the money! I think thats the case for a lot of people who bought this together.    … Expand
  88. rookfire
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    The good is as most people say: the graphics and audio are amazing, some things are more convenient. I agree with all of it so I'm just going to focus on the bad.

    The bad: - There is WAY too little content for a $70 game. Half of the characters seem to have been axed (Brewster, Katrina, the dream suite, Leif, Gracie, the aplacas...). I kept thinking, 'Is this it? Is this all there is    The good is as most people say: the graphics and audio are amazing, some things are more convenient. I agree with all of it so I'm just going to focus on the bad.

    The bad:
    - There is WAY too little content for a $70 game. Half of the characters seem to have been axed (Brewster, Katrina, the dream suite, Leif, Gracie, the aplacas...). I kept thinking, 'Is this it? Is this all there is to the game?' when I realized that the last character to unlock was KK Slider.
    - Needing the Nintendo Switch Online paid subscription to: 1) online play, 2) use QR codes. This is just really unfair.
    - The increased number of tools. There are way too many tools. I'm of the opinion that a good game has one or two key dynamics and builds around that. But there are so many tools in ACNH that it becomes cumbersome when playing.
    - DIY CRAFTING OF TOOLS. I effing hate this. Every tool breaks, even golden tools. Then what is the benefit of getting a golden tool? In ACNL, each tool upgrade gave a benefit that made sense in the game. The gold bug net has an increased radius so you can catch rare bugs that startle when you get too close, the golden watering can waters more flowers... There isn't even a way to tell if the tool is close to breaking.
    - The constant grinding for materials. Because tools break, half my playtime is spent gathering materials. This has a few problems: 1) distracts from gameplay, 2) materials are almost as important as bells coz you need them to craft a variety of things, 3) at least 5-6 spaces in my inventory are wasted on holding materials, negating the increased inventory size
    - The mileage programme. Like above, it distracts from the game coz in essence you have a bunch of meaningless and repetitive side-quests to do just so you can grind for quite a meager amount of miles (e.g. selling 10 seashells for about 200 miles). Also hate that the island ticket is paid for by mileage
    - I really hate the new island mechanic. There are no tours, which makes it boring. When there is multiplayer, there's nothing to do. The islands also no longer reliably spawn sharks and rare bugs.
    - Very difficult to grind for bells now. In New Leaf, a reliable way of getting money was through the money rock/the ore rock and the island, or the Bell Boom town ordinance (where are the ordinances, by the way?). The money rock gives less money now, there is no ore rock, the island no longer spawns rare stuff. Most items also have inflated prices. Flower seeds used to be 80 bells, now it's 240 bells.
    - Paying bells to send letters. Seriously? Why on earth did someone think this was a good idea? Animal Crossing is about a sense of community that you create in the new island/town you move to. The letter system really gave a sense that you were writing to your villagers and they'd write back and send presents. Also, the villagers don't write back.
    - THE VILLAGERS. They have way blander personalities. They no longer ask you to change their catchphrase, ask you to run silly errands and run up to you and pester you for something in your inventory. Their dialogue options are incredibly repetitive, where each villager seems to repeat the same 2-3 lines. Even the cute little animations are very repetitive.
    - Having only 1 island per console. The local co-op system also is **** [link omitted per rules]
    - Why isn't there an icon on my map for other players who are here?
    - The merchants. Why is Kicks a wandering merchant instead of having an unlockable shop? Why is the furniture selection at T&T so small, and why can it only be upgraded once? Why isn't there the option to VIEW the wallpaper and flooring I want to buy, in the shop itself, before I buy it?
    - Only being able to order 5 things from the catalogue. Why the ****

    TLDR: the game is very beautiful and instagrammable, with some convenient upgrades, but it is mainly incredibly lacking in content, it is repetitive and restrictive, resulting in quite a frustrating gameplay experience. I am still playing because I love decorating and customizing, but it is incredibly unsatisfying.    … Expand
  89. Fletchlight
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    We bought this game as a flat and have just discovered that you have to share an island and all progression is tied to the main account. Pretty uncool for a console designed to be shared. Hoping that an update is released allowing us all to have our own island so that someone other than the primary player can fully enjoy it
  90. enzo-pannacotta
    Mar 29, 2020
    4
    while getting the aesthetic on point and being a gorgeous game, it really lacks things to do that actually stay fun.

    also, mUlTiPlAyEr :^) welcome back in 2006, nothing is allowed in multiplayer and people still have to join one by one. great advertising with up to 8 players on an island to actually do nothing together!
  91. Majindude
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    I wish I knew I couldn't have my own file or I wouldn't have bought this garbage. (((Nintendo))) lost yet another customer. Vote with your wallets, boycott this trash, I'm returning mine, you should too.
  92. SevenArrows
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    It's ridiculous that the 2 player can't do anything at all ... try to fix it otherwise I'll make the return
  93. ChaiPea
    Mar 29, 2020
    3
    This is my first time playing an Animal Crossing game. I watched some streams and videos of it, and got excited and intrigued enough that I wanted to try it out. I let my husband start it out first while I did some other things, only to realize that there is only one island allowed per Switch console. I could deal with that- we could have fun organizing an island together- but I can'tThis is my first time playing an Animal Crossing game. I watched some streams and videos of it, and got excited and intrigued enough that I wanted to try it out. I let my husband start it out first while I did some other things, only to realize that there is only one island allowed per Switch console. I could deal with that- we could have fun organizing an island together- but I can't progress the game or make any decisions about building on the island. It defeats the purpose of why I wanted the game to begin with. I'd even consider buying another copy of the game if I could get my own island, but that's not an option either.

    I'm really disappointed, and I guess I'm just not going to play it until my husband gets tired of it. I don't think I'll buy another Animal Crossing game at this point.    … Expand
  94. Jcd2210
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    Local multiplayer is just a slap in the face. One island per switch is a sinful money grab on Nintendo’s part. Do not get this game if you intend to share it with other members of your household!
  95. mphillips056
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    My girlfriend and I are currently arguing over who's going to be responsible for ruining the other's experience by being the primary residence who slows down the other person's play. Dumbest multiplayer setup ever and I wish I'd known about it before I started as primary because now I want to reset the whole thing
  96. Nnnn123
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Waste of money and such a scam from Nintendo. As the 2nd player sharing an island, I’m given the leftovers from the main player. The more I play the less time I spend on in. All I can do is catch bugs, fish and buy stuff for my character. Capitalists pigs who just want people to buy more switch consoles instead of actually caring about their customers
  97. Yelaned
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    I was really looking forward to this game, however after I did the intro and gave the switch to my boyfriend to play, we found out that it is one island, and that island's resources (so since I had gone through the efforts of doing everything before switching off he had nothing to do) shared per switch. Made the game play really ineffective and if I could return it I would. I don't enjoyI was really looking forward to this game, however after I did the intro and gave the switch to my boyfriend to play, we found out that it is one island, and that island's resources (so since I had gone through the efforts of doing everything before switching off he had nothing to do) shared per switch. Made the game play really ineffective and if I could return it I would. I don't enjoy the game now as it is more of a "who gets to play today" rather than a fun thing we get to do.… Expand
  98. Noemics
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    Me parece muy fuerte que sea el juego Asin una isla por consola. Eso es una manera de abusar, en una casa como en mi caso que somos dos que jugamos a la Nintendo no podemos tener nuestra propia isla que tengamos que volver a comprar otra consola.
    Que manera de cargarte un juego que todo el mundo esperaba de esta forma yo espero que esto se solucione y vuelva a meter una actualización    Me parece muy fuerte que sea el juego Asin una isla por consola. Eso es una manera de abusar, en una casa como en mi caso que somos dos que jugamos a la Nintendo no podemos tener nuestra propia isla que tengamos que volver a comprar otra consola.
    Que manera de cargarte un juego que todo el mundo esperaba de esta forma yo espero que esto se solucione y vuelva a meter una actualización arreglando está mierda. Porque si no es asin Nintendo perderá gente. Muchas familias no tienen dinero para estar comprando Nintendo sin más y este juego abuse de esta forma    … Expand
  99. pbvalentine
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    Only one person in a household can effectively play the game. Ridiculous. We bought this game for our kids to be able to play with their friends online, but it's a non-starter with two kids in the household.
  100. rosi9715
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    Whats the point of a family type game if you cant have your own islands. Cant even play the game properly because my brother started first. I wanted to play on my own user account but couldnt because part of the game was already there. I did not get to experience the beggining parts of the game and it is extremely frustrating i cant make my own progress without changing my brothers progress.
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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