Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. DannTheHuman
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    One island per console (meaning only one user gets the first-playing experience) on a $59 game? You must be crazy.
  2. Connsm01
    Apr 8, 2020
    4
    Created a metacritic account only to rate this half of a game. It's disappointing when you have to read a FAQ to find out about the one island per console issue. This is a fantastic game for whoever plays first, but I have to drop it 5 points for for this one issue alone. I can only see my youngest getting frustrated he can't do certain things without getting on the oldest ones account.Created a metacritic account only to rate this half of a game. It's disappointing when you have to read a FAQ to find out about the one island per console issue. This is a fantastic game for whoever plays first, but I have to drop it 5 points for for this one issue alone. I can only see my youngest getting frustrated he can't do certain things without getting on the oldest ones account. I'm new to animal crossing, and apparently this holds true to formula, but this is a Nintendo Switch. Utilize it's potential and make separate islands we can all have freedom to make our own decisions on. If you want to stick to the one island, make it so each island is linked to each other (separated by rivers, and later accessable using bridges). Major oversight in console gaming and it's obvious the community isn't happy. Time to switch up the formula on the Switch devs. Pretty sure this will be a one and done for our household.… Expand
  3. dokutora
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    If you're the second player to load this game on your switch, enjoy playing the demo version of the game.

    lets say you own a game on PS4, but your brother played it before you did. Now every time you play that game, you only get to enjoy a quarter of the features and can't play the game further until your brother does... unless you buy a second PS4. Sounds pretty stupid, why is    If you're the second player to load this game on your switch, enjoy playing the demo version of the game.

    lets say you own a game on PS4, but your brother played it before you did. Now every time you play that game, you only get to enjoy a quarter of the features and can't play the game further until your brother does... unless you buy a second PS4.

    Sounds pretty stupid, why is Switch any different?

    The people defending this terrible, corporate greed design choice choice seem to have the argument "Oh but this is how the last game was"

    Its cool to have a limited co-op feature, but why is this the only option?
    why can't the second player play through the full-featured single player game?
    Well, everyone knows why.    … Expand
  4. Impa_1
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    This is disgusting to force people buy a second console in addition to enjoy the game in couple. You've just ruin your reputation Nintendo. You suck.
  5. Greenys
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    Avere solo un'isola rovina il gioco,poi è super ripetitivo.
    Lo sconsiglio fortemente.
  6. animalsloth
    Apr 8, 2020
    0
    They had the audacity to advertise this as a "family" game, yet only the first profile on the console who started the game first can actually experience the story and progress, while player 2 will have to share the island and is pretty much a "visitor" with no control over what happens, no point gathering resources, even the animals treat you like a visitor. It pretty much ruins the wholeThey had the audacity to advertise this as a "family" game, yet only the first profile on the console who started the game first can actually experience the story and progress, while player 2 will have to share the island and is pretty much a "visitor" with no control over what happens, no point gathering resources, even the animals treat you like a visitor. It pretty much ruins the whole experience. They obviously did this out of pure greed to sell more switch consoles and i have lost all respect for them. All I can ask is please bring in an update where, even if they wont let other people on the console have their own island, at least let us have the option of equal control. This game really could have been great if they didnt ruin it by doing this..… Expand
  7. Elabrh19
    Apr 8, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo el primer jugador que haya creado la isla, puede hacer que avance, mi novio se ha interesado por jugar y vaya, he tenido que darle las herramientas como el hacha o la pala, porque no tenía la opción de conseguirlas por él mismo. Gracias nintendo por hacerme gastar 60 euros en un juego que no sirve para mucho más que jugar una persona sola....… Expand
  8. PCyrus
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Have owned this game a few days now and the single player is fun, though a little slow to ramp up. I don't mind the progression, though; as a parent I only have limited time to play it anyway. My main gripe is the same as everyone else reviewing this game poorly - the decision to lock each Switch to one island. Previous games may have done this, but save files were treated differently whenHave owned this game a few days now and the single player is fun, though a little slow to ramp up. I don't mind the progression, though; as a parent I only have limited time to play it anyway. My main gripe is the same as everyone else reviewing this game poorly - the decision to lock each Switch to one island. Previous games may have done this, but save files were treated differently when they were stored on cartridges; this was a design choice.

    When I played the original game, I remember another family member and I were both able to play and have fun. Reading about the functionality for multiple players now, though, I don't feel like it's even worth inviting someone else to play. It seems like a lot of features, even beyond being able to place buildings and such (which it makes sense to restrict to one person), are missing for succeeding players.

    So if you're alone, this is a great game. If you want something for multiple people to play, it's disappointing.    … Expand
  9. MorningFox
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Wow wish I could play but I don't want to share the same island as my roommates so I guess I'm SOL. Waited this long and spent $60 for nothing. Do not purchase or support this game until a "fix" is released
  10. Jaybird150
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I share a switch with my wife. I can't play the game without playing on my wife's island. I'm not able to do anything meaningful or advance the story at all. Waste of time and money for me until this is fixed. Thanks
  11. Hitsker
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    I liked the game itself, but like the others, I’m upset that only one user can play the game normally - the one who first enters the game, and this does not even displays anywhere. Is this such a way to earn more on people? We have already come to terms with the fact that there is only one island on one console, so to speak, for the "rallying of the family", but the same "rallying of theI liked the game itself, but like the others, I’m upset that only one user can play the game normally - the one who first enters the game, and this does not even displays anywhere. Is this such a way to earn more on people? We have already come to terms with the fact that there is only one island on one console, so to speak, for the "rallying of the family", but the same "rallying of the family" is not work because of only one user can play normally. Nintendo, this is just unfair.… Expand
  12. ZasZas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    El juego ser vacío , no haber islas , zas zas , no cavernas , no mamuts ,zas zas
  13. Hallusk
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    The very fact that Nintendo in their infinite wisdom have only allowed one island per console means this game gets an absolute zero. Total **** move on their part, based on greed and nothing more.
  14. D33pN16h7
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    General game is OK, but multiplayer is probably the worst I ever seen, seems it is a Nintendo desperate try to force people to buy more consoles? that is super unfair, in summary if more than one people is willing to play in the same console I wish you good luck as this game is a single player game (per console, not per user), all the main activities and real fun are tied to the firstGeneral game is OK, but multiplayer is probably the worst I ever seen, seems it is a Nintendo desperate try to force people to buy more consoles? that is super unfair, in summary if more than one people is willing to play in the same console I wish you good luck as this game is a single player game (per console, not per user), all the main activities and real fun are tied to the first person that started the game the second, third or so players are a kind of dummies without nothing too much to do.… Expand
  15. Cdarata
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    I wish I had done my homework ahead of time before purchasing. Not being able to do separate islands for separate accounts is ridiculous. I have two kids that want to play and they cannot share an island where only one is allowed to make decisions. This was not well thought out for families. I wouldn’t have purchased this game at all had I known.
  16. Dandarte
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    GREAT JOB NINTENDO!! WOOOOOOOW.....

    That's a fun game if you are the only user that's going to play it. When we got this game, i knew that we can't have 2 islands, i accepted that, but now i know that the player 2 Can't do anything to the main history. WHAT THE F*** NINTENDO?? What Now?? Do i need to buy another console only to play it properly??? That's my first Nintendo main console and    GREAT JOB NINTENDO!! WOOOOOOOW.....

    That's a fun game if you are the only user that's going to play it. When we got this game, i knew that we can't have 2 islands, i accepted that, but now i know that the player 2 Can't do anything to the main history. WHAT THE F*** NINTENDO?? What Now?? Do i need to buy another console only to play it properly??? That's my first Nintendo main console and i Like it very much, but this super passion Nintendo has to take all the money from Their fans, makes me really angry! I really hope they fix all this SHI*... Maybe the solution is to move to ps5 or xbox. Dude I'm so frustrated and angry... 60 hours of game play to realize...    … Expand
  17. JamieW007
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer restrictions kills the game for me. One island? What a joke, this should be a game for family and everyone should have a chance to play. This is one big NO from me.
  18. savaikun
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Seriously? ONE island per Nintendo Switch? Hello? This is a family oriented gaming console. There is definitely more than one person playing this machine. Use your brain Nintendo! I'm disputing the charges with my credit card company to get my money back. This is the most idiotic design system I've seen today.
  19. Zykster0
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    First off yes not having your own island is kinda annoying, but it's always been that way every game prior and nobody complained about it. people who give zeros obviously haven't played the game, because this is probably the best game on switch apart from Zelda. Yes the game is slow but it is nowhere near boring, you always have an objective to do like paying off your mortgage, invitingFirst off yes not having your own island is kinda annoying, but it's always been that way every game prior and nobody complained about it. people who give zeros obviously haven't played the game, because this is probably the best game on switch apart from Zelda. Yes the game is slow but it is nowhere near boring, you always have an objective to do like paying off your mortgage, inviting new neighbors, etc. This game is mean't to be play like when walk through a park or go on a hike, it's not explosive excitement but it is really relaxing and satisfying. upgrading your house and finishing a section in the museum is incredibly rewarding. In fact have one island per switch is the best part, I have 3 other people on the same island and it is nowhere near crowded. having 3 of my siblings makes it feel more like home, being able to trade and help the rest of my family makes the game even more personal. it even got my mom interested interested in video games and overall has helped my family grow closer. In the end, unless you hate your family or roommates having one island won't affect you and maybe it will help you to appreciate others more.… Expand
  20. samuisamu
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    The first person to play is the resident representative and is the only player that really matters. Because my wife and I let my 4 year old son play first because he was so excited now we are at his whim or have to reset the game. Ridiculous and shameful of Nintendo to think.this is acceptable. GIVE US THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE REPRESENTATIVE. Will be telling my friends to not buy thisThe first person to play is the resident representative and is the only player that really matters. Because my wife and I let my 4 year old son play first because he was so excited now we are at his whim or have to reset the game. Ridiculous and shameful of Nintendo to think.this is acceptable. GIVE US THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE REPRESENTATIVE. Will be telling my friends to not buy this game until Nintendo fixes their game.… Expand
  21. Theeverafter
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Fiancé loves the game, but got it for both of us to play, except we have COMPLETELY different play styles and ways we like to be creative, she has played it since it came out, i get on and i can only play on her island? Why?
    I cant contribute to her full museum or make major changes to how the island is laid out because she made her game first? Whats the point in even playing this game if    Fiancé loves the game, but got it for both of us to play, except we have COMPLETELY different play styles and ways we like to be creative, she has played it since it came out, i get on and i can only play on her island? Why?
    I cant contribute to her full museum or make major changes to how the island is laid out because she made her game first? Whats the point in even playing this game if you dont play alone? What does nintendo expect me to do? Buy another switch and another copy of this game? Its crap. And essentialy just makes this game unplayable.fix this nintendo its not hard    … Expand
  22. DeivMoon
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Magnífico juego que te distrae de todos los problemas del mundo y da una experiencia única. Merece mucho la pena
  23. OctopusBoi747
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This game is absolutely revolting! I can’t even believe the audacity of Nintendo for creating a “multiplayer game” that only really allows ONE PLAYER to play!!! I bought this game to play with my family, only to find out that ONLY ONE PLAYER GETS TO MAKE ANY REAL DECISIONS, and if this was advertised it would be one thing, but since you can only really find out while playing THIS GAMEThis game is absolutely revolting! I can’t even believe the audacity of Nintendo for creating a “multiplayer game” that only really allows ONE PLAYER to play!!! I bought this game to play with my family, only to find out that ONLY ONE PLAYER GETS TO MAKE ANY REAL DECISIONS, and if this was advertised it would be one thing, but since you can only really find out while playing THIS GAME RIPPED ME AND MY FAMILY OFF!! This should be patched immediately or at least ADVERTISED!! Don’t buy if you want to play it multiplayer or with your family.… Expand
  24. cadez
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    great overall game, extremely polished and gorgeous graphics, however it seems like the writing in the game is a lot less enjoyable than past games, everyday when i speak to my villagers it’s the same thing over and over again. unlike the prior games there is a lot less joy in speaking to them it kind of sucks actually, the dialogue that is. seems like the developers focused mainly ongreat overall game, extremely polished and gorgeous graphics, however it seems like the writing in the game is a lot less enjoyable than past games, everyday when i speak to my villagers it’s the same thing over and over again. unlike the prior games there is a lot less joy in speaking to them it kind of sucks actually, the dialogue that is. seems like the developers focused mainly on the graphics and gameplay… Expand
  25. Adsz
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Would be a 9 or 10 for me but I literally can’t even progress in the game...let my 6 year old create the island because she was excited to play, I then created a character and so did my partner. We played for a long time before realising that all the islands tasks are basically tied to the person who played the game first and any additional residents have absolutely no say in anythingWould be a 9 or 10 for me but I literally can’t even progress in the game...let my 6 year old create the island because she was excited to play, I then created a character and so did my partner. We played for a long time before realising that all the islands tasks are basically tied to the person who played the game first and any additional residents have absolutely no say in anything whatsoever, they don’t even have visibility on progress to that they can contribute materials etc. Nintendo need to patch this ASAP...if the little one decided to stop playing one day, my character that I’ve spent so long on is absolutely useless. For such a social game on a family oriented console, this is totally unacceptable. A simple option to change who the resident representative is would suffice.… Expand
  26. glennsfono
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Couch co-op is LITERALLY, actually, unplayable. Player two cannot access inventory, cannot drop items they pick up, cannot craft, cannot build, cannot do literally ANYTHING. What the hell????

    Player two can literally only follow player one around, touching nothing. If you pick anything up, as player two, it disappears. There is no point playing. Even if I wanted to log in under my profile    Couch co-op is LITERALLY, actually, unplayable. Player two cannot access inventory, cannot drop items they pick up, cannot craft, cannot build, cannot do literally ANYTHING. What the hell????

    Player two can literally only follow player one around, touching nothing. If you pick anything up, as player two, it disappears. There is no point playing. Even if I wanted to log in under my profile to play, since my wife made the island first, it is 100% LOCKED onto her playthrough. I can't do anything. $60 down the drain. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  27. Finnthechosenon
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    A haiku about why this game is terrible
    There is no Rover
    He was replaced by Timmy
    He deserves justice
  28. That1guy2007
    Apr 14, 2020
    3
    Co-OP multiplayer is a HUGE disappointment.. pretty much a deal breaker for me and my wife. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this, but being essentially a bot for another player is horrible and seems like a very lazy design choice.
  29. SanguineFox
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Thought I’d have a great time getting into a series I’ve been recommended by friends for years. I can’t even enjoy my own single player experience because I happened to be the second person in my house to make a character. Waste of money.
  30. Lifeisbellablog
    May 2, 2020
    8
    This may not be the most complex game, but something about it is undeniably charming and addictive. The little animal villagers are extremely adorable and its very wholesome building friendships with them.

    There are some problems with the game that are complete dealbreakers for people though, like only having one game per console. Luckily that doesn't really affect me, or I would have    This may not be the most complex game, but something about it is undeniably charming and addictive. The little animal villagers are extremely adorable and its very wholesome building friendships with them.

    There are some problems with the game that are complete dealbreakers for people though, like only having one game per console. Luckily that doesn't really affect me, or I would have had a real problem with this game. It would also be good if you could play couch co-op with full functionality for the second player. The second player can't really do much. There are also some problems that should be fixed such as being able to craft multiple things at once. I think there are also some kinks to be worked out with kicking villagers out. There are 3 villagers that I want OUT and I haven't talked to them for a month, and they still won't leave. The only ones that ask to leave are ones that I actually like. So that's just been pretty annoying for me. I also feel like there are several things that could have been added that would have made the game more rewarding in my opinion. I wish there was some factor of skill points that show your fishing experience level, or your friendship level with a villager. This may be getting a little too complicated though, but it's just my preference. Another thing is it's very rare that the villagers or Tom Nook actually asks you to complete any activities such as fetch this specific bug, or make this furniture. This feels like a completely missed opportunity to fulfill requests for the villagers. (I know this is something that is a feature in the game, but for some reason in my experience this opportunity rarely ever pops up). I do wish there were a more things to do in the vein of quests, but I think the seasonal events will keep things interesting for the foreseeable future.

    It's easy for me to point out all of the faults I have with this game but it's hard to explain why I still love it despite all its faults. It has it's problems, and on paper isn't much to do, but there's just something about it. Overall, it's a very slow burn but it is satisfying to see your island develop from nothing and to your own ideal island aesthetic and friendships. The game has it's problems, but it's easy to overlook them because of how charming and addictive it is.

    Before I go, I have to shoutout my favorite villagers: APPLE and MERENGUE. They're adorable and perfect and I would die for them.    … Expand
  31. 5DExperience
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    The game would be a whole lot better if they had added the Dream Suite as well as Club Tortimer back to the game. At the moment even with quite a bit of progression it seems like they released an unfinished game with even less content than they had in New Leaf.
    It's still a beautiful game, don't get me wrong. But within a month even without Time Travelling I've nearly completed the museum    The game would be a whole lot better if they had added the Dream Suite as well as Club Tortimer back to the game. At the moment even with quite a bit of progression it seems like they released an unfinished game with even less content than they had in New Leaf.
    It's still a beautiful game, don't get me wrong. But within a month even without Time Travelling I've nearly completed the museum and have already gotten close to receiving golden tool DIY Recipes.
    If Nintendo added the dream suite and club tortimer back with its public island as well as a lot of the other features they added in the previous instalment then I would be rating this way higher.
    But so far it just seems like the game is a carbon copy of the previous games before New Leaf that's even been dumbed down by just giving a crafting option to make it seem as if the game is giving you " MORE THINGS TO DO ", when in reality you're really just repeating the same stuff over and over and over again tediously. For being a Flagship IP of Nintendo, this game really let me down with the expectations I had for it and I wouldn't be surprised if this would prevent me from buying the next one or further Nintendo Consoles because of this as this game was the reason I purchased the switch.    … Expand
  32. Smonroe
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I bought this game for my mom and son to play after the first day they were fighting about everything. Only one island per console bulls*** has ruined what could have been a great game. If I would have known this I would not have wasted my money.
  33. SirThomasCox
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    The game on its own is great but the local coop mode is awful. There are so many limitations to it which make it such a pain to play that it isn’t even fun. You can’t drop in and drop out, you need to load the whole game again if one person wants to go solo but they happened to join last. The controls for player 2 are terrible and you spend ages scrolling through your tools when that couldThe game on its own is great but the local coop mode is awful. There are so many limitations to it which make it such a pain to play that it isn’t even fun. You can’t drop in and drop out, you need to load the whole game again if one person wants to go solo but they happened to join last. The controls for player 2 are terrible and you spend ages scrolling through your tools when that could so easily be fixed with the proper tool wheel. You can’t play on other islands with other players either which is so lame. This is not to mention the main, and worst limitation.... which is Nintendo money grubbing all over - you’ll have read about it before but you can only have one island per console and only one player (the first player to do so..) will be able to run through the story mode (I for one won’t be buying ANOTHER Switch and ANOTHER copy of the game just to have my own island). There is no reason for this and Nintendo could just as easily allow 2 islands or more per console. I would love to recommend this game but, if you’re going to play coop, I would stay away until these issues get resolved. Though knowing Nintendo that is unlikely to ever happen.… Expand
  34. DJFG
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    1 island per console? Is this a joke? Do not buy this game if you have family that will also want to play.
  35. MrGiggles
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We waited for a very long time for this game and with three children in the house plus myself who was looking forward to playing, it is extremely disappointing to find out that only one person can own an island and that everyone else has to share! This is simply unacceptable! Please change this!!!… Expand
  36. Equalcolor
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Very good game but don't have the same option/ power as the first person who sets up the island so leaves second and the rest to do nothing but wait and we don't have the funds to be buying multiple switches to "fix" the problem
  37. Rodrig21
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Do NOT buy this game it doesn't allow users on the switch to play on a unique island, they all have to share the same island, so stupid
  38. Oxec
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I have spent countless hours, days and weeks working towards some progress in the island. I had my house upgraded two times, I was rich in both bells and miles, had worker through more than half accomplishments to receive miles, yet I wasn't getting any directions for the creation of tools, buildings and other stuff. I almost cried when I came across an article talking about theI have spent countless hours, days and weeks working towards some progress in the island. I had my house upgraded two times, I was rich in both bells and miles, had worker through more than half accomplishments to receive miles, yet I wasn't getting any directions for the creation of tools, buildings and other stuff. I almost cried when I came across an article talking about the limitations of sencond players and how I would never get the game to develop as one. . What a waste... This is just messed up to do to a player.… Expand
  39. mcnoshave
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Awesone single player, but local co-op, inability to have a second island for my gf, limitations of what a second person can do on the island are asinine, no one is going out to buy a second switch and second copy, it a giant middle finger for the price tag, and I'm seriously going to consider if I'll make purchases from nintendo until the reviews roll in, complete faith breaker
  40. RuizBox
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    My sister and i bought the game, she started playing and when i wanted to play, i could only go to her island even though i was using a different profile, the game only lets you have one island per CONSOLE not per account (Why on earth?) so basically the only way to play for me is to share my sisters island. why bother?
  41. Gayshipping_101
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    ONLY ONE ISLAND PER CONSOLE I was completely mortified and heart broken I have finally saved up enough money to buy the **** game and I let my younger brother play first since he was so excited because we use to play Animal crossing New leaf. the next day I turned it on so ready to create my own island and my own clothes and GUESS **** WHAT it doesn't let me. I start asking google and IONLY ONE ISLAND PER CONSOLE I was completely mortified and heart broken I have finally saved up enough money to buy the **** game and I let my younger brother play first since he was so excited because we use to play Animal crossing New leaf. the next day I turned it on so ready to create my own island and my own clothes and GUESS **** WHAT it doesn't let me. I start asking google and I find out there's only a one island restriction per CONSOLE! My heart was shattered I have been waiting for this game Since they announced it and turns out I can't even enjoy the full experience Since I can't buy another console and for that FACT another copy of the game for that console WHAT THE **** NINTENDO FIX THIS, THIS IS A CONSOLE THAT WAS MADE FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY MEMBERS THE SWITCH IS NOT A DAMN 3DS

    This is a great game and my little brother loves it but me and my other sibling including my parents feel like NPCs since the first person is considered the founder and the other players are just another character on the island. I love my little brother but me and my family members don't want to live on an island called bubblepop no not living as GUEST! we want to have our own islands SEPARATELY with different names and all progressing at different TIMES! I am very disappointed in this game and I instantly give it a 0/10 I would give it even lower if I could.    … Expand
  42. EnigmaticPoet
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Okay, first 1 save files is trash. I was going to try to share the joy of Animal crossing with a loved one, but the way the game is That person would need their own switch or to exclusively use mine. I find this terrible.

    Nintendo ALLOW US TO HAVE MULTIPLE SAVE FILES!.
  43. shawtwenty
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    Never thought I would enjoy it so much. It's reallly good at what it does. However, the multiplayer isn't as good as it should be.
  44. Mikesan
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is no good. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more... Nintendo bad attitude !!!
  45. SebbySp
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Best game of the 2020, totally worth the 59 bucks, i never thought this game would give me so Many Hours
  46. Wincha1
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    If you plan on playing this on a shared switch device, you're in for a nasty surprise. whoever starts the game is the main player with ALL the control of the island. All other players who are created afterwards, are forced to join Main player's island and CANNOT progress if the Main player doesn't progress. There is no way to switch who the Main player is. I mistakenly let my youngerIf you plan on playing this on a shared switch device, you're in for a nasty surprise. whoever starts the game is the main player with ALL the control of the island. All other players who are created afterwards, are forced to join Main player's island and CANNOT progress if the Main player doesn't progress. There is no way to switch who the Main player is. I mistakenly let my younger daughter play first since she was excited to try. Now my other older child (who i originally bought it for) is so angry that she cannot progress in the game and has to log into younger childs account and put in extra hours to progress in the game. Then younger child gets angry that older child has changed things on her account, and fighting ensues!!! BAD DESIGN ON THIS NINTENDO! So then I buy another switch thinking it will solve this problem but there is NO WAY to transfer her game data to the new switch and she doesn't want to start over!! ARRRGH. way to swindle me into more money.… Expand
  47. xEnderB0Yx
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons ist mit Abstand das beste Spiel für zu viel Zeit und generell, das beste vom besten. Grafik, Interaktionen, Feeling alles Super!
  48. theswitchcrusad
    Apr 18, 2020
    4
    Why cant i play the game my dad payed £50 for, nintendo. Just because my sister got on first and set up her island means i cant have my own experience? how come this doesnt happen in more hardware intensive games like Breath of the wild, mario odyssey and ssbu? You could even do it in the original new super mario bros, a 14 year old game for an underpowered, casual riddled handheld! thisWhy cant i play the game my dad payed £50 for, nintendo. Just because my sister got on first and set up her island means i cant have my own experience? how come this doesnt happen in more hardware intensive games like Breath of the wild, mario odyssey and ssbu? You could even do it in the original new super mario bros, a 14 year old game for an underpowered, casual riddled handheld! this has really hammered home the fact that nintendo is a years behind its competition. im extremely dissapointed in nintendo and hope they fix the issue. Since it has been around a month my hope is dwindling. look, this game is fun, if your the only person using the "console for families". Fix the problem and i'll fix the score.… Expand
  49. Sanitus
    Apr 18, 2020
    0
    One island per SWITCH? Inexcusable. Wish they gave refunds! This is nothing more than a money grab. Do not buy this game.
  50. thatkiddonovan
    Apr 19, 2020
    0
    This is a real disappointment for me. The game just isn’t meant to be played by more than one person at a time. The limitation of “One island per console” makes it a lackluster experience for anyone who isn’t the founder of the island. I’m finding that, if I let my wife play first, when I get into my account there’s nothing left for me to do. It’s pretty slimy to make people spend $250-500This is a real disappointment for me. The game just isn’t meant to be played by more than one person at a time. The limitation of “One island per console” makes it a lackluster experience for anyone who isn’t the founder of the island. I’m finding that, if I let my wife play first, when I get into my account there’s nothing left for me to do. It’s pretty slimy to make people spend $250-500 extra on top of the $60 price of the game to make their own island. Nintendo is losing my respect here. Always knew Sony and Microsoft didn’t care about the user experience, just how much money they make. It’s an even playing field now, I guess.… Expand
  51. nintendosuxks
    Apr 20, 2020
    0
    Horrible Game that makes it impossible to enjoy for more than 1 player. gj nintendo
  52. littlestfinch
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Yes multiplayer is dumb. Yes it is lacking a cloud save. Yes it does suck to not be the first person on the island. I am fortunate enough to be the only player in my household so dealing with some of the issues above isn't something I have to do. Aside from visiting folks from the active and delightful community around the game.

    My first animal crossing was ACNL which I loved despite    Yes multiplayer is dumb. Yes it is lacking a cloud save. Yes it does suck to not be the first person on the island. I am fortunate enough to be the only player in my household so dealing with some of the issues above isn't something I have to do. Aside from visiting folks from the active and delightful community around the game.

    My first animal crossing was ACNL which I loved despite some of it's QoL issues. ACNH addresses many of those issues and adds fun mechanics that keep me returning daily. I've sunk a shameful amount of hours in since launch. Although I've slowed considerably, I still log on daily to do some digital chores. I love my little island.    … Expand
  53. LoganJ07
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing! I played the original, New Leaf, and now this, and I can see where they upgraded its quality. It's beautiful, creative, and so original, its an all out great game. People who rate the game 0 or 2 because of its problem that you can't own more than 1 world on 1 Nintendo Switch are people who haven't gotten the full experience, and also ignorant people who didn't thinkThis game is amazing! I played the original, New Leaf, and now this, and I can see where they upgraded its quality. It's beautiful, creative, and so original, its an all out great game. People who rate the game 0 or 2 because of its problem that you can't own more than 1 world on 1 Nintendo Switch are people who haven't gotten the full experience, and also ignorant people who didn't think to look up the details of the actual game. Play singleplayer, and it's the best thing ever. I would've rated it a ten, but no, this problem is bad and all, but a 0 or 2 rating because of the multiplayer being messed up is just not right. The game released last month, an update could be put out and could improve multiplayer. Besides the one problem, this game is one of my favorites on the Switch so far.… Expand
  54. spiritcode55
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    By far the best in the Animal Crossing/Forest series. It does lack stuff to do at about two weeks in, after a certain event, that somewhat signifies the end of the "tutorial" if you could really call it that. But after that you'll soon learn that in Animal Crossing, there is always something to do! The "Nook Miles" are a great addition, giving you something to do even when you are doneBy far the best in the Animal Crossing/Forest series. It does lack stuff to do at about two weeks in, after a certain event, that somewhat signifies the end of the "tutorial" if you could really call it that. But after that you'll soon learn that in Animal Crossing, there is always something to do! The "Nook Miles" are a great addition, giving you something to do even when you are done with your daily "chores", which only consist of the usual Animal Crossing activities such as fishing and catching bugs, doing favors etc. It should also be noted that the game improves upon New Leaf in a variety of ways. For instance the sound design is spectacular! One of the best sounding games on the Switch system, if not the best overall. There are some things however that are cause for controversy, such as the local multiplayer issue, in which the "leader" is pretty much the only one who gets to do anything, while any one else can collect materials, they go to the recycling bin in the resident services tent/building, which is fine till you realize that anyone can access that, and take the other players stuff, and to top it off the second player can't take it till either they are the leader, or they boot up the game by themselves. Another setback is the exclusion of cloud saves/backups. While Nintendo has stated that there will be a way to get your island back in the case of console loss or theft, it has not to my knowledge been implemented yet. So basically for now say your console got stolen, you would lose all of your progress, and as someone who has accidentally lost their save game, it is not a great time building back up what you lost. So, in conclusion the game is sub-par... just kidding this is the best selling Animal Crossing for a reason, if you have the means to purchase this game DO, you will not regret it, just keep in mind some of the disappointing aspects of the game, and try to keep your console itself safe! I know that times are rough right now, so I just wanted to say to any one who actually reads this, if you can't afford the game do NOT go out of your way to buy it, save your money for food and other living costs! Stay safe, and have fun!… Expand
  55. Fallingroy
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    People are being way to bad on this game. Yeah, being limited per console sucks, but otherwise it is probably the best animal crossing game in the series.
  56. chakibrzg
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This game is good but it's just overhyped by the critics and i got tricked to buy and play this game to find nothing special with it
  57. duckloft
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This would be a great game if Nintendo would just fix the ridiculous multiplayer mode and the only-one-island problem. My kids just want to sit and play it together with a split screen where they can all make decisions. Let them each have their own island or stop advertising this as a multiplayer game. As is, it's nothing more than a source of constant frustration for everyone exceptThis would be a great game if Nintendo would just fix the ridiculous multiplayer mode and the only-one-island problem. My kids just want to sit and play it together with a split screen where they can all make decisions. Let them each have their own island or stop advertising this as a multiplayer game. As is, it's nothing more than a source of constant frustration for everyone except the first player. Nintendo, fix your game!… Expand
  58. Evanblink
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    I bought this game to play with my wife but the one island limitation is ridicules! Her experience was very limited because I got to play it first! The second player has nothing
    to do on the island. We wanted to have separated islands to compare decorations and stuff but, guess what? Only if one of us buy a new console and game ! No ****** way! The game itself is awesome, but this is a    I bought this game to play with my wife but the one island limitation is ridicules! Her experience was very limited because I got to play it first! The second player has nothing
    to do on the island. We wanted to have separated islands to compare decorations and stuff but, guess what? Only if one of us buy a new console and game ! No ****** way! The game itself is awesome, but this is a deal breaker for me.    … Expand
  59. BooOfShadows
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    Este juego brinda grandes horas de entretenimiento. Siempre hay algo por hacer y es increíble explorar la isla. La decoración de la isla y la posibilidad de decidir donde colocar cada uno de los edificios además de poder hacer caminos o hacer los ríos más grandes o cortos entre otras funciones dotan al juego de un increíble carisma. El único fallo que le veo es que únicamengete se puedeEste juego brinda grandes horas de entretenimiento. Siempre hay algo por hacer y es increíble explorar la isla. La decoración de la isla y la posibilidad de decidir donde colocar cada uno de los edificios además de poder hacer caminos o hacer los ríos más grandes o cortos entre otras funciones dotan al juego de un increíble carisma. El único fallo que le veo es que únicamengete se puede tener una isla por consola obligando a los jugadores a comprar más de una consola si quoeren tener dos islas diferentes a la vez.… Expand
  60. PeachJohnson
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    It's my first dip in the series and I'm shocked at how much I'm loving it. Doesn't seem like the type of game I would be interested in but couldn't recommend it enough and I'm glad I tried it.
  61. grayfox99
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    Seriously it's 2020 this one save slot nonsense needs to go. This isn't one island per profile, not one island per cartridge, but it's one island per SWITCH CONSOLE!!!! This is just greedy horse crap there is ZERO reason to have one island per console. The game-play is good, but this island limit kills the entire experience for me, and just makes me furious not to mention that only theSeriously it's 2020 this one save slot nonsense needs to go. This isn't one island per profile, not one island per cartridge, but it's one island per SWITCH CONSOLE!!!! This is just greedy horse crap there is ZERO reason to have one island per console. The game-play is good, but this island limit kills the entire experience for me, and just makes me furious not to mention that only the first player to create the island is allowed to progress it so the second player can't even do anything meaningful.… Expand
  62. Jonesboom1
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Such an incredibly charming game for when one is in quarantine. The lightheartedness is truly something special.
  63. Starf0rge
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    The WHOLE POINT of getting this game was to enjoy playing TOGETHER. Nintendo is just being greedy when they require you to buy TWO switches, and TWO copies of the game to play co-op with your spouse. I wanted to share and island with my wife, as this game was supposed to be our minecraft substitute. That's not gonna happen now, but Nintendo already has my money now. No luck getting it backThe WHOLE POINT of getting this game was to enjoy playing TOGETHER. Nintendo is just being greedy when they require you to buy TWO switches, and TWO copies of the game to play co-op with your spouse. I wanted to share and island with my wife, as this game was supposed to be our minecraft substitute. That's not gonna happen now, but Nintendo already has my money now. No luck getting it back either, not with their "no refunds ever" policy.… Expand
  64. wisllayvitrio
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    Only one person can enjoy the game on the same console. Only the first player can make progress. The second gets the leftovers. Shame on you, Nintendo!
  65. FrustratedUser
    Apr 26, 2020
    1
    RE: One Single Island Per Console, Shared by all users.

    It is incredibly frustrating that the game is only One-Island-Per-Console. My wife and I have different users and NSO sign-ins, and it sucks that we can't each have our own island short of buying two Nintendo Switches (difficult with COVID) and two copies of the game. Why on earth would Nintendo go out of their way to make this    RE: One Single Island Per Console, Shared by all users.

    It is incredibly frustrating that the game is only One-Island-Per-Console. My wife and I have different users and NSO sign-ins, and it sucks that we can't each have our own island short of buying two Nintendo Switches (difficult with COVID) and two copies of the game.

    Why on earth would Nintendo go out of their way to make this unlike almost every other game and application ever written that respects multiple users. It is bad enough each user can only have one Island/World/Profile, but to force other users to share them is really really dumb. Like to the point my wife doesn't even want to play a game I'm pretty sure she'd love.

    Anybody who has ever had to share a console knows that this sucks. Anyone with siblings over 30 knows how bad it sucks when someone screws with your save-data-slot. There isn't only 128K free for save data. The files cannot be that big. There is no good reason for this.

    While the game is wonderful otherwise, this is a glaring, absolute foundational defect that completely ruins the gameplay and usability. If there is some technical reason why this "must" be the case, the island is going to get extremely small if 7 additional users put buildings on it.    … Expand
  66. brendana
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    You can only have 1 island across an entire console. :^( No experience for me then i guess. Thanks Nintendo for trying to steal my money
  67. absolutelynot33
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    one island per switch is insane, what the heck nintendo....................
  68. TetsuyaTW
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    Ok so, me and my Brother boight the game. My Brother own the switch, so he starter playing. After he finished playing, I tried the game too, and what I found? I'm in Minecraft's adventure mode, I pratically can't play, of I don't have another switch. I love you Nintendo, but this Is worse than what EA does.
  69. Crazyjor
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    I have one switch that's shared across my entire household. Turns out you get 1 island per switch. Now that my sister had already started I can't play without screwing up her progression and ruining mine. Horrible choice that had made the game unplayable for anyone sharing a switch
  70. Azzytap
    Apr 26, 2020
    2
    Why would you create a game about community and friendship that you cannot play with friends and family by locking to be island per console?

    Also, there are other issues with this game. The graphics are barely better than the mobile game, the characters are so friendly they don’t feel real and lack variety in their personalities, and you can advance so quickly you’ll burn through most of    Why would you create a game about community and friendship that you cannot play with friends and family by locking to be island per console?

    Also, there are other issues with this game. The graphics are barely better than the mobile game, the characters are so friendly they don’t feel real and lack variety in their personalities, and you can advance so quickly you’ll burn through most of this game and get bored fast. This game really could have used being ‘bigger’ IE more areas to explore and more items to collect.    … Expand
  71. farkerhaiku
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    I can't seem to play, my six year old daughter opened the game while I was working. When I try to play I can only gather resources.
  72. lvaccaro
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    Extremely frustrating design choices ruin the game if you want to play multi-player or share the game among family members.

    I got the game to play with my GF during quarantine but the multiplayer is not fun. The reason is that the player that created the island (in this case her) gets to be the primary character and any others are “guests” who are just tagging along. What makes things    Extremely frustrating design choices ruin the game if you want to play multi-player or share the game among family members.

    I got the game to play with my GF during quarantine but the multiplayer is not fun. The reason is that the player that created the island (in this case her) gets to be the primary character and any others are “guests” who are just tagging along.

    What makes things worse is that I cannot even create a separate Save File and enjoy it as single player as the game limits you to one save file per console.    … Expand
  73. TrevorHickman
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    One island per console is so ridiculous. I bought the game for my TWO children to play. So unhappy with how it plays where one basically can change the island and the other is stranded and forced to watch on. Would never have bought it if I'd read these reviews first. Buyer beware.
  74. Jdubsky
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Shame on you Nintendo. Granted, I didn't realize research had to be done ahead of purchasing the game to find out that two switches would be required to play the game with my fiance... one island per switch? The menu and loading systems are clunky and frustrating. Waste of 100$. Shame, I really wanted to enjoy this.
  75. jmp76
    Apr 28, 2020
    2
    My son started the game in the first place, however he lost interest in the game, I have more than 50 hours of play, I will have to start all over again!
    For when an update so we can change the representative resident Nintendo???
  76. Dark_man00
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 3 personas, 3 juegos, NO COMPRÉIS ESTE JUEGO si no vivís solos. Únicamente un jugador podrá verse involucrado en el juego, los demás tendrán menos valor que una piedra, fantástico movimiento sucio de Nintendo para fomentar el juego en local, años de desarrollo para conformar pueblos nazis donde solo un jugador tomará las decisiones que tengan que ver con el desarrollo y avance del pueblo.… Expand
  77. jdw89
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Very bad: just one island per Nintendo Switch, very sad and unnessary. Fix it with a simple update!
  78. andrewg376
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Bought to share with a housemate, only to later find out that only ONE player per console can experience the full game. Doesn't matter if you switch profiles, you can only join the first players island. An absolute joke for those wanting their own experience, which is what this game is about. A blatant move from Nintendo to sell more Switches otherwise forcing you to decide which ONEBought to share with a housemate, only to later find out that only ONE player per console can experience the full game. Doesn't matter if you switch profiles, you can only join the first players island. An absolute joke for those wanting their own experience, which is what this game is about. A blatant move from Nintendo to sell more Switches otherwise forcing you to decide which ONE person gets to enjoy the full game, so much for a family-friendly console eh? Would never have bought this if I had known beforehand.… Expand
  79. firemind14
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    One island per console sucks! But you know what doesn't suck? The literal rest of the game. Stop review bombing this game, you babies.
  80. De-An
    Apr 27, 2020
    1
    Hated can only have one Island. If you have brothers and sisters want to have their own islands. It’s not allowed. You need to buy a different switch.
  81. RoboGori
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    (First of all just because there's a feature missing, that's not a reason to give a game a flat out 0.) Animal Crossing New Horizons is fantastic. As a new player to the series I was very pleasantly surprised and have found myself playing the game everyday since launch especially due to the quarantine. With the base game content alone I probably would give the game an 8, but due to the(First of all just because there's a feature missing, that's not a reason to give a game a flat out 0.) Animal Crossing New Horizons is fantastic. As a new player to the series I was very pleasantly surprised and have found myself playing the game everyday since launch especially due to the quarantine. With the base game content alone I probably would give the game an 8, but due to the fact that they'll be continuing to add content for the next 3 years at least, I have to give the game a 9, and very close to a 10.… Expand
  82. Nugz69
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Great game and great time killer. All these soyboys making fake reviews need a life. Funny how you MFs have one one review In your profiles.
  83. alaenya
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I think it's pretty unfair to give a game bad score just because it lacks one feature that you'd like it to have. That said, I'm someone who likes to play alone, and I don't need to share my Switch with anyone, so it's not an issue for me. I will also never understand reviews saying the game doesn't have a goal and is therefore lacking. What I see is a game full of endless possibilitiesI think it's pretty unfair to give a game bad score just because it lacks one feature that you'd like it to have. That said, I'm someone who likes to play alone, and I don't need to share my Switch with anyone, so it's not an issue for me. I will also never understand reviews saying the game doesn't have a goal and is therefore lacking. What I see is a game full of endless possibilities where you can spend your time however you want. I love games that don't give you set goals and instead let you roam the world and most importantly, to shape the world to your liking. It's a peaceful paradise that has come at a difficult time for the world and helped heal it, at least for me it did. :)… Expand
  84. carurosu
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game has presented an interesting escape out from quarantine while giving a sense of accomplishment on short daily gameplays.
  85. ShaneJP
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    this is a great game, not the best I've ever played but for what it is (a simulation game) it is a good game
  86. Masaim
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Just here to contradict the unfair zero's. I don't own the game so pay no mind to me.
  87. Echoesovpain
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Great game to play but one island per switch isn't good multiplayer feature. Maybe Nintendo can patch this later on. With that said if your a Animal Crossing fan you will still love this game.
  88. Ethan1526
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far the greatest game in the series. It adds many things to keep you busy everyday, and even after over a month of game-play it has yet to become boring to me. The game continues to bring fun surprises and charming dialogue. At least 95% of the negative reviews are due to the unfortunate limitation of 1 island per console. Despite this restriction this game is still outstandingThis is by far the greatest game in the series. It adds many things to keep you busy everyday, and even after over a month of game-play it has yet to become boring to me. The game continues to bring fun surprises and charming dialogue. At least 95% of the negative reviews are due to the unfortunate limitation of 1 island per console. Despite this restriction this game is still outstanding and the spam of zeros are simply childish. Yes, it is unfortunate that Nintendo places many arbitrary restrictions on their games but overall the quality is outstanding. I would recommend this game to anyone, especially if you use games to relieve stress.… Expand
  89. Chocock
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    I personally enjoyed this game but it is most likely because I don't have to share my switch with anyone, it must be so frustrating having to share a switch with a sibling or your significant other because player 2 will just not be able to enjoy the game like player 1. It was annoying when you had to buy another cartridge to have your own town in the past games but now you can't even doI personally enjoyed this game but it is most likely because I don't have to share my switch with anyone, it must be so frustrating having to share a switch with a sibling or your significant other because player 2 will just not be able to enjoy the game like player 1. It was annoying when you had to buy another cartridge to have your own town in the past games but now you can't even do that? No, because Nintendo is money-hungry and wants to suck every last penny from your wallet for no **** reasons, now you have to buy a WHOLE NEW SWITCH which is 300$ instead of 60/40$ like before this is just disgusting. I REALLY hope Nintendo will fix this.… Expand
  90. The_President
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    The one island per console is pretty stupid, but I really enjoy the game. Probably a much bigger issue for those with families or multiple users on the same Switch but for me it's not too much of a problem. Really great way to unwind, the Nook Miles are a little gimmicky but keep the game interesting for now. Kinda wish it wasn't locked to real time but mostly because I'm impatient. I canThe one island per console is pretty stupid, but I really enjoy the game. Probably a much bigger issue for those with families or multiple users on the same Switch but for me it's not too much of a problem. Really great way to unwind, the Nook Miles are a little gimmicky but keep the game interesting for now. Kinda wish it wasn't locked to real time but mostly because I'm impatient. I can see myself logging a metric f-ton of time into this game. Good way to calm down after ripping and tearing through Hell in Doom Eternal.… Expand
  91. Zeltingle
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I had to change my 9/10 rating to a 10/10 to try and counter balance all the dumb poeple bombing the critics... this is exactly why user critics don't matter, because of salty users.
  92. amyylottie
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Best Animal Crossing game in the series! Have played all since the Gamecube, New Horizons builds on the foundations of New Leaf and makes it into an experience that lets you customise your world and play the game how you want to play it. Lots more to keep you engaged than previous games, overall a great experience
  93. Willemdog
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    I wish that you could island design like you design your room, other than that the game is actually really good and I can’t wait till the next updates!
  94. EstaticWhale
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Great game with some issues like 1 island per switch but I dont really care about that since Im the only one on my switch
  95. Kkkkkkkka
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand why you cannot transfer your island from old switch to a new one, it is sooooooooooo dumb that every other game has its data transfer and cloud backup, as for the most time consuming game, AMNH, there is no such option? Now I ending up with 2 switch in my hand and one only being used for ACNH and the new one sitting there soullessly... It’s a punishment for those who accidentally break their switch or just simply wants to change to Lite or a new special edition switch, very good job at earning money but the “eating” image is too greedy and ugly even for Nintendo.... (Imagine you spend 200+ hours and finally collected rare DIYs and now all gone, “welcome to the new island in the new switch, dumb ass!” Nintendo says:)… Expand
  96. GJ_Switch
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    I never played the other animal crossing games, but this one blew me out of the water! All those bad reviews are not right. If you just want to relax for a couple of hours you should buy this game.
  97. Generaljojo
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This game is great & me & my GF have been so excited for it. But the one island per switch & lack of couch co-op makes this game a disaster for anyone who wants to play with someone else. The dream of me & my GF playing together or at least showing each other our islands died rapidly because of this idiotic & money hungry scheme from nintendo & the developer. Fix joy-con drift first & fixThis game is great & me & my GF have been so excited for it. But the one island per switch & lack of couch co-op makes this game a disaster for anyone who wants to play with someone else. The dream of me & my GF playing together or at least showing each other our islands died rapidly because of this idiotic & money hungry scheme from nintendo & the developer. Fix joy-con drift first & fix the multiplayer of this obvious potential multiplayer made game. I already spent a large amount of money on the switch and its various accessories & controlers. I will not be buying a second one. Just fix the game. Let me play with my GF. It could have been so great... You failed… Expand
  98. AidenThomas
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This game has recently gotten review bombed so ill just say this. Even if your the second account on a switch you still get to experience 90% of the game. True there are some parts at the beginning but I wouldn't say they were anything special. This game is helping a lot of people out right now with current events and is a very fun and calming experience for all ages. People review bombingThis game has recently gotten review bombed so ill just say this. Even if your the second account on a switch you still get to experience 90% of the game. True there are some parts at the beginning but I wouldn't say they were anything special. This game is helping a lot of people out right now with current events and is a very fun and calming experience for all ages. People review bombing are selfish and immature. If you haven't reviewed this game yet and you enjoyed the game please write a positive review to counteract the review bombing.… Expand
  99. Thefinalcrouton
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I love the game I picked it up on March 20th and haven’t been able put it down
  100. FrogJ3sus
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Honestly only a few tedious things keep this game from a higher rating. It mostly just has to with not being able to craft multiple things at once. This wouldn't be an issue if it wasn't such a big part of the game. That being said it is an amazing game and a must buy for switch.
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Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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