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  1. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Love this game, very smooth a lot of fun stuff to do and all round a great game. The cloud save issue is enough to not make it a 10/10 but it hardly effects my opinion. If you like chill gaming then definitely get this game.
  2. Apr 28, 2020
    0
    We’re in the middle of a lockdown and family’s will want to play, and yet only one person gets to experience the full game. Honestly, I wouldn’t suggest that anyone buys the game until this is changed due to the lack of care for the customers; any other console wouldn’t force the users to purchase another one just so multiple people can play individually. This generation of animal crossingWe’re in the middle of a lockdown and family’s will want to play, and yet only one person gets to experience the full game. Honestly, I wouldn’t suggest that anyone buys the game until this is changed due to the lack of care for the customers; any other console wouldn’t force the users to purchase another one just so multiple people can play individually. This generation of animal crossing has really disappointed me. Expand
  3. Apr 28, 2020
    3
    Bad controls, excessive dialogue, and encourages cheating! Not a good example for kids.

    This game is not family friendly. No one has their own game and they all get angry at any little thing others do. I’ve had to remove the game for both our systems. That’s what $800 for two games and systems for four kids! They aren’t allowed to use them handheld or the systems would be broken by now.
    Bad controls, excessive dialogue, and encourages cheating! Not a good example for kids.

    This game is not family friendly. No one has their own game and they all get angry at any little thing others do. I’ve had to remove the game for both our systems. That’s what $800 for two games and systems for four kids! They aren’t allowed to use them handheld or the systems would be broken by now. I’ve played with them up to today and I loved it. But all the negativity and hate this game creates is insane. I’ve never seen anything like it. Personally I would love to get myself a system and transfer my first island to it as I was the creator and get some handles for the kids. But I can’t transfer at all. I really hope Nintendo doesn’t think sale numbers mean they made a good game.
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  4. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    So much fun! I have played most of the animal crossing games and enjoyed them all, but this feels like the pinnacle of the series. So much to do, so many options, and the ability to play however you want! A very cute game that brings all the joy of what we expect from Animal Crossing plus a whole lot more.
  5. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Great game. The review bombing is not a fair assessment of the quality of this game
  6. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic, I’ve had a lot of fun playing it. It creates very joyful world for you to explore and develop. Only downside is the multiplayer. I know a lot of players were mad being limited to one island per switch console, but I’m actually happy they made it this way. Now I can develop my island with the help of my siblings. However, playing at the same time sucks. One player isThis game is fantastic, I’ve had a lot of fun playing it. It creates very joyful world for you to explore and develop. Only downside is the multiplayer. I know a lot of players were mad being limited to one island per switch console, but I’m actually happy they made it this way. Now I can develop my island with the help of my siblings. However, playing at the same time sucks. One player is the leader which the other players have to follow. I would greatly prefer split screen to this. Great to play solo though. Expand
  7. Apr 28, 2020
    0
    I liked this game until I realized no one else in my household can create their own island... It's ruined the game.
  8. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    The game looks amazing and relaxing. You can do many creative things with it, I really enjoyed the game. But the one Island per switch and no backup data sucks. Initially, I thought to rate it 8 or 9 but these things can be easily fixed with an update. Other than that it is an awesome game.
  9. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Man.......what is there not to like about this game? I literally can’t put the thing down. I would give it a 10 if it weren’t for the limitations on the switch when it comes to save file transferring and one island per console. But as far as the game itself.......Nintendo struck a home run.
  10. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I love this game. You can spend hours doing relaxing things, decorating your house and island. It’s about all I play anymore lol
  11. Apr 28, 2020
    0
    It’s ridiculous that they only allow one island per each Nintendo Switch. I got the game for myself and my two younger siblings and now only one of us can play as the others don’t want to be the secondary player. Nintendo can make an easy change to allow for a new island for each profile or even add a limit of 2 or 3 islands and plenty of people will be happy. Many people, myself included,It’s ridiculous that they only allow one island per each Nintendo Switch. I got the game for myself and my two younger siblings and now only one of us can play as the others don’t want to be the secondary player. Nintendo can make an easy change to allow for a new island for each profile or even add a limit of 2 or 3 islands and plenty of people will be happy. Many people, myself included, think it’s an amazing game but are forced to give it a bad review due to the 1 island limit. Expand
  12. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Awesome and beautiful game. Some of the dialog can take a bit to get through, but that's nothing new from the game series. I think with a couple easy quality of life fixes, this game could be perfect.
  13. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game is great for people who need a getaway or just need to be in their own world. There are a few gripes. 1, you can only have one island per console, 2, you have to wait a day before the airport opens, and 3, you can't access the majority of the island when you start and end up having to wait even longer. Other than that. This game has helped me through the COVID-19 pandemic. It'sThis game is great for people who need a getaway or just need to be in their own world. There are a few gripes. 1, you can only have one island per console, 2, you have to wait a day before the airport opens, and 3, you can't access the majority of the island when you start and end up having to wait even longer. Other than that. This game has helped me through the COVID-19 pandemic. It's given me a world where I can do what I want and make friends along the way. I can create my own neighborhood and get creative with it. This game is definitely worth the $60 price tag and you should pick it up as soon as possible. Expand
  14. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Animal crossing is a well designed relaxing game, I have been a fan of the series for a while and find this new entry to be the best yet. The game is extremely well polished with the graphics being quite nice and no bugs that I've seen and the gameplay is immensely fun even if the game did start off quite slow to get into things

    It did release with a few features from previous games
    Animal crossing is a well designed relaxing game, I have been a fan of the series for a while and find this new entry to be the best yet. The game is extremely well polished with the graphics being quite nice and no bugs that I've seen and the gameplay is immensely fun even if the game did start off quite slow to get into things

    It did release with a few features from previous games lacking, but Nintendo are showing they're adding in new content regularly and most of what I was missing is being added in. The issue people have with player 1 being in control and everyone locked behind their progression is a genuine concern but is being taken to an extreme level by people, no it's not a 1/10 game
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  15. Apr 28, 2020
    0
    Nintendo needs to learn that they should allow their players the play the way you want (you know like the switches slogan) to play their games. With the recent patches and with the one island policy the person makes the second player or the third player have a worse experience. With the previous installments, it was fine but there are major FLAWS with the current system. You lose so muchNintendo needs to learn that they should allow their players the play the way you want (you know like the switches slogan) to play their games. With the recent patches and with the one island policy the person makes the second player or the third player have a worse experience. With the previous installments, it was fine but there are major FLAWS with the current system. You lose so much of the experience is the second player and are restricted in terms of progress if the first player doesn't play the game. I was actually sorry for my sister when I found out she couldn't do so much of what made the game fun. Also, the game got a patch to reduce the interest rate and reduce the spawn rate of rare bugs. They are patching the game to make you play the way THEY want you to play. But, in turn, the game is less fun in my opinion. There should be more quality of life updates rather than them taking away stuff like this because it's so fun to just do what you want and the mundane task of cutting wood is only made worse than the slow crafting system and many inconveniences in the game. Expand
  16. Apr 29, 2020
    10
    I've had this game since launch and its been over a month now. Its super fun and addictive. It has alot nostalgic value if you played new leaf or older. But i think its so much better. There are some many more things you can do to customize your island. They have a few new characters that are super cute. So far they have not added some of my favorites like Brewster and Katrina. But sinceI've had this game since launch and its been over a month now. Its super fun and addictive. It has alot nostalgic value if you played new leaf or older. But i think its so much better. There are some many more things you can do to customize your island. They have a few new characters that are super cute. So far they have not added some of my favorites like Brewster and Katrina. But since they added Leif and redd in the last update, I believe they plan on adding the other missing npcs as time goes on. Expand
  17. Apr 29, 2020
    9
    This is the game we've been waiting for since New Leaf and while it undoubtedly has problems that could be easily fixed, it's still the shiniest Animal Crossing game that we needed.

    The game is beautiful. The water is s t u n n i n g. The attention to detail is amazing. It's everything. Game play is what you'd expect of an Animal Crossing game. Terraforming and crafting are intense.
    This is the game we've been waiting for since New Leaf and while it undoubtedly has problems that could be easily fixed, it's still the shiniest Animal Crossing game that we needed.

    The game is beautiful. The water is s t u n n i n g. The attention to detail is amazing. It's everything.

    Game play is what you'd expect of an Animal Crossing game. Terraforming and crafting are intense. The control given to you literally makes you a god among animals.

    It is a little concerning that there are a lot less features than what we had in base game New Leaf, but the updates will happen and give us a lot more content. If you play this game the way it's intended to be played, it won't slow down. However, since we're all in corona time and going crazy, you might get tired.

    Nintendo has made some baffling choices that they're failing to fix that understandably can break this game for many. One island per console that is basically permanently tied to the console is a huge step back.

    Additionally, minor quality of life changes can also help tremendously, like bulk crafting, dropping multiple items at once, giving more pattern spaces, and cutting extra dialogue we've seen a hundred times (you have to press A on CJ like 40 times each run in the fishing tourney)
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  18. Apr 29, 2020
    0
    Bought this game with my wife. Only found out the island is shared between the switch after payment. This essentially kills both of our ability to play the game. This is a just a blatant money grab by Nintendo. Dont buy it.
  19. Apr 29, 2020
    1
    Super annoyed and kinda angry! Just purchased this game for $80 and found out multiple people cannot have their own island! Only 1 island per switch not user! Massive downfall of the game THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!
  20. Apr 29, 2020
    1
    Yes the game is fun until you are blocked because you are the number 2 player on your switch and the first player don't have time to play and continue the story of the game. Why could I not build bridges, buildings... ?! Just because I started to play later ! If you share a switch, don't play this game, you can have fun for 1-2 wekks ubtil you are blocked and cannot do anything with theYes the game is fun until you are blocked because you are the number 2 player on your switch and the first player don't have time to play and continue the story of the game. Why could I not build bridges, buildings... ?! Just because I started to play later ! If you share a switch, don't play this game, you can have fun for 1-2 wekks ubtil you are blocked and cannot do anything with the island because you are not the first player. Expand
  21. Apr 29, 2020
    0
    One island per switch. Something else could've been done better. They want you to buy another console to play local multiplayer. Please nintendo. Do something about it!
  22. Apr 29, 2020
    0
    The one island limit is stupid. I can't even play the game, because my brother has his own island, while I don't! The only reason for this is to get people to buy more Nintendo switches, which may I mention cost about 500 dollars right now, which is ridiculous! This is something that Bethesda or EA would do, but I never expected Nintendo to do this. Please fix this Nintendo, I really wantThe one island limit is stupid. I can't even play the game, because my brother has his own island, while I don't! The only reason for this is to get people to buy more Nintendo switches, which may I mention cost about 500 dollars right now, which is ridiculous! This is something that Bethesda or EA would do, but I never expected Nintendo to do this. Please fix this Nintendo, I really want to enjoy this amazing in the fullest, without having to pay 500 dollars. Expand
  23. Apr 29, 2020
    0
    We bought my son the game and he started playing it on the household switch. Well, it looked like a fun game, so I wanted to give it a try. I was super bummed to find out that you can only have one island per console and that, apparently, making an island is a huge part of the gameplay that would be lost if you don't have access to it. I think it is a ridiculous for nintendo to put onWe bought my son the game and he started playing it on the household switch. Well, it looked like a fun game, so I wanted to give it a try. I was super bummed to find out that you can only have one island per console and that, apparently, making an island is a huge part of the gameplay that would be lost if you don't have access to it. I think it is a ridiculous for nintendo to put on this game. I have the money to buy another console, but am refusing to do so on principal. I won't even buy a lite for this, though I would love to play. Fix this! Expand
  24. Apr 29, 2020
    0
    One island per console for a whole family. This is a big shame for Nintendo.
  25. Apr 29, 2020
    0
    The game is fun and i have enjoyed my time playing the game so far. However, not being able to transfer my island to a new switch is ludicrous. Hacking will always be an issue and there is no need need to punish the fans for it. I can live with the cash grab of one island per switch but locking my island to one switch only is ridiculous.
  26. Apr 29, 2020
    9
    I'm going to start this review by saying Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best entry in the series. There is no doubt in my mind. The creativity and attention to detail that was put in by the developers is nothing short than inspiring. There is a part of me that is genuinely concerned for the future of the series, not for anything bad for the game, but for how much it has to offer.I'm going to start this review by saying Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best entry in the series. There is no doubt in my mind. The creativity and attention to detail that was put in by the developers is nothing short than inspiring. There is a part of me that is genuinely concerned for the future of the series, not for anything bad for the game, but for how much it has to offer. Where else can they go? The next installment is going to be something I'm afraid of. They might not even come out with one and just update this gem of creativity. I'm afraid I'm not explaining enough, but what I mean is that from each iteration we gain a new customizable feature. From being from a standard town, then to a bigger place with friends being able to visit, then to an even bigger place that has a city element, to being a mayor able to change layouts and buildings and now to a "god" as the community jokes about being able to shift the land itself. Hopefully, that explains my concern about the future of this game, where next? This definitely is, in my eyes, the ultimate animal crossing game and has provided millions of people including myself, hours upon hours of relaxing release. As I cross the 350-hour mark, I think its time for me to explain how I felt about the game. As the beginning is slow and may take a lot of time to start feeling like the traditional animal crossing everyone knows, you start understanding how the game is trying to teach you the fundamentals of the new mechanics introduced. It can be frustrating at first if you're the impatient type, but it is well understood the more you play. That's what makes all these negative comments so surprising to read for me. I never have written a review to anything other than amazon products and maybe a youtube comment if you consider that a review of some sorts. I even made an account to just write about this topic. Yes, the game is limited to one island per person. Do not go into this game expecting to have the experience of a maximum of 8 islands on your system. This is apparently is a reason for people to be giving the game a 0 on this site and others as well. Not about the gameplay, or what a good/bad game it is, or even how slow it takes to start as I thought the negative reviews would be about. No, it's about how f you have more than one account on your switch, the others won't be allowed to terraform the island. I cannot think of anyone who would od this other than children or people who are playing Animal crossing for the first time. I don't mean any of those remarks as insults, and I will explain. New leaf, the last game in the series before New Horizons. One player was the mayor, and that's it. Anyone else playing on your 3DS won't have access to those features. If the reasons for that aren't apparent to you, then you don't understand how basic computing and video games work and that's okay. It's okay to not understand something, that's why you should seek the information that you don't understand. Just think about how much memory it would take for the switch to have a maximum of 8 islands with all unique layouts, villagers, and all the other features that make this game the masterpiece that it is. That's not possible to fit on the system itself, therefore it's not a reality. It wasn't for the 3DS, so why is it a problem all a sudden? That's when kids come into the picture. Parents will usually buy one system for the house and each kid wants to have their own island which I completely understand as I would as well as a child. However, does that inherently make it a bad game? Of course not. I have another family member on my island who doesn't have terraforming access as they are the second player to move in. When they want to change something about the island they do one of the possible two things. They either ask me to change it for them, or they log in as me and do it themselves. Oh yeah, did I mention the ability to switch accounts on the switch is Minimalistically seamless? It takes less than 5 seconds to change profiles and start a game. It's fine to criticize a game, but it's downright insane to mass bad review a game for system limitations when the problem has nothing to do with the gameplay its self. If I'm the wrong one for feeling this way then so be it, I'll stand alone. Is Nintendo just doing this to sell more consoles? Most definitely not, however, I don't think they are complaining that this is an "issue". Then that gets into the problem of how the bad reviews may affect Nintendo, but it hurts the animal crossing franchise more. People will see the negative source for consumers and assume it's just another game that critics love and the public didn't, further greatening the divide between creators and fans. I really don't know what to say at this point other than how disappointing it is to see the gaming culture turn into this immaturity and not appreciate the art that countless artists spent years creating. Expand
  27. Apr 29, 2020
    8
    This is my first time playing Animal Crossing, and it is very addicting! Very fun to play and there is always something to do. I understand why people are upset about the one island per console, but they shouldn't give this game a low rating because of it. The graphics are amazing and the animations are cute, but something I hate is that the tools always break.. it ruins the fun and I haveThis is my first time playing Animal Crossing, and it is very addicting! Very fun to play and there is always something to do. I understand why people are upset about the one island per console, but they shouldn't give this game a low rating because of it. The graphics are amazing and the animations are cute, but something I hate is that the tools always break.. it ruins the fun and I have to go build new tools which isn't relaxing at all. But overall, the game is amazing to play especially during this pandemic, it takes your mind off of things. If you're not sure whether or not to get this game, I was once in your shoes, and I bought the game because all of my friends had it. Now I absolutely love the game. Expand
  28. Apr 29, 2020
    10
    It’s an adorable experience that constantly surprises, euphoric in the satisfaction it provides with each mechanic, no matter how big or small.
  29. Apr 30, 2020
    7
    To be super honest without even considering the one-character restriction, this game is overhyped. Yes the atmosphere is relaxing and the graphics are cute, but this game for some reason doesn't really make me want to binge play it. Maybe it was designed like that on purpose, with rocks and resources spawning daily once tapped. But overall, this isn't a game I would stay up playing. Not toTo be super honest without even considering the one-character restriction, this game is overhyped. Yes the atmosphere is relaxing and the graphics are cute, but this game for some reason doesn't really make me want to binge play it. Maybe it was designed like that on purpose, with rocks and resources spawning daily once tapped. But overall, this isn't a game I would stay up playing. Not to say it's bad or boring, just not so great in my eyes.

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    Gameplay Enjoyability (0 - worst, 10 - best)

    Story - 6
    Lore - 3
    Character Creation - 5
    Looting/resource gathering - 6
    Questing/variety - 3
    Side quests/activities - 6
    Music/soundtrack - 9
    Visuals - 9
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  30. Apr 30, 2020
    8
    Pretty good game with some limitations in single islands and locked out of progress multiple users which is a downer. And no cloud saves yet. Great game otherwise.
  31. Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Great game for people who want a calm game to relax to. I love this game it’s great online play works well. It may not be for everyone only people who like slower pace games mostly because this game has full 24h days so you can’t sleep till the next day.
  32. May 1, 2020
    10
    Never log out this game since the day I get the copy of catridge. It’s been one month continuously. Great game!
  33. May 2, 2020
    5
    I dont mind the one island per console cause I own my own Nintendo but as a fast paced player usually playing games like Call of duty, pokemon etc etc I don't find this game interesting to me, I know its made for everyone but now I'm about 2 days in and have nothing to do its really boring, I have heard though you get interesting features within a week which isn't my thing but other peopleI dont mind the one island per console cause I own my own Nintendo but as a fast paced player usually playing games like Call of duty, pokemon etc etc I don't find this game interesting to me, I know its made for everyone but now I'm about 2 days in and have nothing to do its really boring, I have heard though you get interesting features within a week which isn't my thing but other people like, I'm only giving a 5 because the graphics are nice and that its a relaxing game but way too slow paced for me to like but others do, anyways I'm 50/50. Expand
  34. May 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best experiences i had on the switch
    It is calm and relaxing but is also very interesting, there is a lot to do in this game.
    The graphics are amazing and playing this game is just a wonderful experience. People are giving this game a 1 just because you can only have one island per console, yeah it is annoying but is nothing compared to the greatness of this game.
  35. May 2, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game to play during quarantine. Don't listen to the neck beard simp virgins review bombing this game
  36. May 3, 2020
    5
    This game could have been a contender for game of the year 2020 if it didn’t shoot itself in the foot by limiting itself by 1 island per console. If you are alone this is a must buy, but if you share a console with anyone skip this game.
  37. May 5, 2020
    0
    I’ve currently been playing this game for a very short amount of time, and while it is enjoyable I as many others feel the companies inclination to make a one island limit and then significantly decrease the overall involvement the subsequent players on the island have is very reminiscent of what we’ve seen from greedier establishments in the past. I merely want my girlfriend to have theI’ve currently been playing this game for a very short amount of time, and while it is enjoyable I as many others feel the companies inclination to make a one island limit and then significantly decrease the overall involvement the subsequent players on the island have is very reminiscent of what we’ve seen from greedier establishments in the past. I merely want my girlfriend to have the same privileges I do on them game, representative or not. Expand
  38. May 6, 2020
    0
    One island per console is a shame! Multiples profiles is a very basic "feature" that's not work in this game...
  39. May 6, 2020
    0
    I wish i could go back and not get this game. Its 'leader' system coupled with its 1 island per console has this game collecting dust 5 days after purchase as my family members one by one give up out of boredom, no ability for secondary players to advance the game, only do chores. Big freaking whoop. The leader is then left with all the grind. Having to collect so many resources and getI wish i could go back and not get this game. Its 'leader' system coupled with its 1 island per console has this game collecting dust 5 days after purchase as my family members one by one give up out of boredom, no ability for secondary players to advance the game, only do chores. Big freaking whoop. The leader is then left with all the grind. Having to collect so many resources and get out of so much island debt leaves the leader unable to pursue their own ambitions. This game is so lifelike in a bad way that it leaves me dreading it like i dread my real mortgage. Nintendo will not likely fix or patch or update this, don't hold your breath. If this game was 20 or 30 dollars, i'd have written an entirely different review. I expect full capability for ALL my family members when i buy a game at full market price. Expand
  40. May 6, 2020
    0
    One island limit means you get a watered-down game with no substance if you're not the first player. I really hope they change this so I can actually enjoy the game to its full potential.
  41. May 10, 2020
    5
    A good game, but a terrible Animal Crossing.
    A delayed game in the makings for a decade left unfinished and soulless in comparison to other games in the series. Newcomers don't know how much was left out. I don't want content to be slowly released to the public. I want to buy the finished game I've waited for years.
  42. May 10, 2020
    6
    An enjoyable game overall, but many small issues which adds up and becomes annoying.
    The fact that you need to pay 10$ monthly to visit friends or ever send them gifts etc is almost as bad as the whole deal with the first person who plays the game is the one who decides everything in the game.
    I also think the villagers dialoge is fairly week. It's apperant quickly if you have two of one
    An enjoyable game overall, but many small issues which adds up and becomes annoying.
    The fact that you need to pay 10$ monthly to visit friends or ever send them gifts etc is almost as bad as the whole deal with the first person who plays the game is the one who decides everything in the game.
    I also think the villagers dialoge is fairly week. It's apperant quickly if you have two of one character type on the island, and it gets old quick. There are more things I can bring up, but these are the ones that bring down my enjoyment the most
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  43. May 11, 2020
    10
    Juego increíble que en menos de 6 semanas ha conseguido vender más de 13 millones y ha sido por algo. Es un juego donde puedes hacer hacer de todo y que no tiene límites a la hora de editar tu pueblo en tu imaginación.

    Yo no se porque el juego ha recibido tantas críticas aquí en Metacritic, si es que lo vuelvo a decir "Es un juego increíble". No se porque tanta crítica diciendo tonterías
    Juego increíble que en menos de 6 semanas ha conseguido vender más de 13 millones y ha sido por algo. Es un juego donde puedes hacer hacer de todo y que no tiene límites a la hora de editar tu pueblo en tu imaginación.

    Yo no se porque el juego ha recibido tantas críticas aquí en Metacritic, si es que lo vuelvo a decir "Es un juego increíble". No se porque tanta crítica diciendo tonterías como: Es limitado, no se pueden crear tantas cosas, solo una isla por juego... Excusas de idiotas.

    Como se nota que esto ha sido un boicoteo en condiciones, pero han fallado los labradores de barra de otras empresas. Suerte en la próxima que Nintendo se esta bañando en billetes gracias a este juego.
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  44. May 11, 2020
    10
    Best game of this year. Awesome new graphics super , so relaxing, new feature Nook miles is cool.
  45. May 16, 2020
    9
    As a person who has only played 15 hrs of New Leaf and got bored of it, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an amazing game. I got to find out myself when people said that there are endless things to do and really you are the only limit realistically. The game is designed to be relaxing and calming, as well as interesting. There are many key things that I think people really click with inAs a person who has only played 15 hrs of New Leaf and got bored of it, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an amazing game. I got to find out myself when people said that there are endless things to do and really you are the only limit realistically. The game is designed to be relaxing and calming, as well as interesting. There are many key things that I think people really click with in this game. The villagers, who all have a unique look and vibe to them, the clothing is amazing, with hundreds of clothing items to buy, you'll have a hard time finding just one perfect outfit, the island terraforming is a breath of fresh air to the series and is done in a simple and non complicated way. Nothing in this game feels off or out of theme. The difficulty curve is small, but part of the fun is learning along the way. The online play is really good, there are some things to fix, but for what it is, I think it's really nice. There is much more to say about the game, but overall it is fun and unexpectedly addictive, while being cute and simple at heart! Expand
  46. May 17, 2020
    0
    The Switch was largely marketed as a family console, but only one person in the household can have fun playing Animal Crossing because of the ridiculous 1 island per Switch restriction. Returned the game and the Switch. Screw Nintendo.
  47. May 17, 2020
    0
    Bought this to play with my wife. Couldn't seem to get advancement quests, then I found out online that I will never be able to, since my wife started the game first, and the island is now permanently her game, and I'm just there to grind resources for her quests. Read up on the Resident Representative restrictions. They are a disgusting cash grab where Nintendo wants you to buy a SWITCHBought this to play with my wife. Couldn't seem to get advancement quests, then I found out online that I will never be able to, since my wife started the game first, and the island is now permanently her game, and I'm just there to grind resources for her quests. Read up on the Resident Representative restrictions. They are a disgusting cash grab where Nintendo wants you to buy a SWITCH per player, with their own copy of the game each, to get the BASIC experience of play. Unacceptable. **** Nintendo. Expand
  48. May 18, 2020
    0
    Is this a joke or what? If the game was being sold for 5$ it may be a good choice to spend some minutes sitting on the WC instead of reading the back of shampoos and any kind of bathroom fauna but a full price for this? It is just a mobile phone game with all the bad parts of it; small, lack of content andhorrible timing. Collect these five stones. Wait for tomorrow to do it again. Oh,Is this a joke or what? If the game was being sold for 5$ it may be a good choice to spend some minutes sitting on the WC instead of reading the back of shampoos and any kind of bathroom fauna but a full price for this? It is just a mobile phone game with all the bad parts of it; small, lack of content andhorrible timing. Collect these five stones. Wait for tomorrow to do it again. Oh, wait, you need 300 stones to continue. Good luck. I can't even imagine how many thousands Nintendo had to pay to the media to receive this score. Gross. Expand
  49. May 22, 2020
    0
    Plenty of improvements, fun overall. The one island per console limitation is ridiculous. This is a family game. Why would there be one person who can progress and the rest of the family can run errands? People are missing out on the fun for no reason. I can't possibly recommend this game until this issue is addressed.
  50. May 23, 2020
    1
    This video game could be so much more...but it's not. If you have kids that want to play this game dont even think about considering putting any actual serious time into it, as you can only have 1 island per switch. So everyone in your family has to live on the same island. It has now become their game because I dont even want to play it anymore. Everyt ime I play I have to fix the damageThis video game could be so much more...but it's not. If you have kids that want to play this game dont even think about considering putting any actual serious time into it, as you can only have 1 island per switch. So everyone in your family has to live on the same island. It has now become their game because I dont even want to play it anymore. Everyt ime I play I have to fix the damage the kids have done. Also I wanted to play with my fiance, but 2 player sucks. He doesnt want to play because I have already progressed so now he can't experience it from the beginning. Also when we wanted to play together the 2nd player cant do **** He was literally almost falling asleep because he just had to follow me around.
    Plus when the animals talk they say the same thing every time each time you go see them.. this is very annoying and time consuming actually.
    If you live by yourself and solely play single player it would be a great game. But in my situation I give it 1 star...
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  51. May 25, 2020
    9
    Well, as an Animal Crossing fan since Wild World times, I must say this last installment is quite the pinnacle for the saga. It is quite complete, from my opinion, and though it is not a revolutionary game for the saga, it evolves every game mechanic and adds a lot of new features. The personalisation introduced in New Leaf goes into a new level, with the option of building your islandWell, as an Animal Crossing fan since Wild World times, I must say this last installment is quite the pinnacle for the saga. It is quite complete, from my opinion, and though it is not a revolutionary game for the saga, it evolves every game mechanic and adds a lot of new features. The personalisation introduced in New Leaf goes into a new level, with the option of building your island from scratch, placing furniture outside the house, the paths... For the fans, all of these are great news. The Nook Miles system, although I do not personally see it as "bad", I found it a bit tedious (from a very personal point of view), but it helps to try to have like a daily routine in our island. You can spend hours and hours without notice, and that is a very positive thing to say.

    About negative points, I must say I have little complains about this game. Maybe there are too few shops (compared to New Leaf) and the fact that we can only play the events (Easter, Nature Day...) during the real days (and after the final day, if time travel back, they are not activated again) are my main complains. And about the great amount of zeros due to 1 island per console, although is a thing that can prevent someone from not giving this game a 10 (I include myself in this group), I think it is too exaggerated to rate it a zero. And with the fact that most of the users rating this game a zero are users which only rate has been this game, I think Metacritic should act and help to give this game a rate which really deserves (nor a 5.2, either a 10, possibly a 8.5-9).

    In conclusion, buy this game if you have a Switch. Animal Crossing New Horizons must not be ignored if you want to have a complete Switch catalog.
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  52. May 25, 2020
    10
    I have played all the games in the series and this one is my favorite. Lots to do, charming art. I keep playing each days since day one.
  53. May 26, 2020
    0
    Let me and my gf play on 2 separate save files. this is a clear attempt to sell more consoles rather then selling the experience of playing animal crossing. I really just wanted to make my own Island and do my own thing. I've never played any animal crossing and was looking forward to experiencing it on my own. I absolutely hate that I cannot make 2 separate save files and do things on myLet me and my gf play on 2 separate save files. this is a clear attempt to sell more consoles rather then selling the experience of playing animal crossing. I really just wanted to make my own Island and do my own thing. I've never played any animal crossing and was looking forward to experiencing it on my own. I absolutely hate that I cannot make 2 separate save files and do things on my own. Worst $80 i ever spent. Neither my girlfriend nor I play anymore because we both wanted our own experience so we are arguing over every change. If we each had our own island this would be fixed in an instant. I don't even mind starting from scratch. I just want to make my own virtual "Zen Garden" without anybody elses influence or input. Especially as my first experience with the game. so disheartening and really just makes me wish I never bought the game. Expand
  54. May 26, 2020
    0
    I can't recommand the game right now at it's State... This game Will bring disapointment in your family as the second players feel like a **** on the Island... Metacritic should really be lower then this too just for that reason...
    Any can't even get a refund... F*$# Y&@ NINTENDO!
    FIX THIS
  55. May 31, 2020
    1
    I suppose it's a great solo game but if you are more than 1 people with 1 console it's unplayable. The first one to play take the resources to craft a couple of tools and the other player doesn't have resouces to do anything. You have to wait 24 hours for the resources to respawn To be able to play if you are 3 players you have to play 1 day on 3 to let everyone grab their resources.I suppose it's a great solo game but if you are more than 1 people with 1 console it's unplayable. The first one to play take the resources to craft a couple of tools and the other player doesn't have resouces to do anything. You have to wait 24 hours for the resources to respawn To be able to play if you are 3 players you have to play 1 day on 3 to let everyone grab their resources. That's really a shame to transform 1 of the favorite Nintendo game into a game that you have to buy 1 console by game copy........ Expand
  56. Jun 3, 2020
    6
    LIMITED, IS GOOD BUT I CAN'T CREATE A 2ND ISLAND AND IF YOU COMPARE TO STARDEW VALLEY OR MINECRAFT IT FALLS SHORT.
    PD- I HATE MARSHAL AND RAYMOND
  57. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    i try to play this game, but i really don't like it. It's really boring e i really sad about that
  58. Jun 17, 2020
    10
    One island per console is a good thing which is made to bring sense of community. If it bothers you it means you have to see a therapist with your family or a spouse.
  59. Jul 5, 2020
    5
    Посредственная ферма от Нинтендо по фулпрайсу равному Cyberpunk 2077 или The Last of Us Part II. Что она принесла миру кроме мемов? Абсолютно ничего. Пустышка, как и почти все, что производит эта компания.
  60. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Animal crossing New Horizons is the most complete game I have played in years, the amount of content it contains continues to impress me and after having played it for more than 200 hours I can say that it is one of the best Nintendo switch games.
  61. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    C P'O BO pr ctre TUM nUK c l'm meilleur kar ilt'gait pain d'crédit done big brak
  62. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Hola que tal muy buenas a todos la verdad es que el juego no me gustó por que cuando lo jugué no servía
  63. Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Este juego no poder ganar el goty de este año este juego es para niños de infantil este juego es una copia de minecraft pero más infantil:(
  64. Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Más de la misma progresión aburrida, cutre y facilona que llevamos viendo en toda la serie Expand
  65. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This game is peak relaxation. New Horizons is the best entry in the franchise so far, and although I wouldn't normally give a game like this a 9/10, this one deserves it. Literally hundreds of hours can enjoyably be had perfecting your island, building your perfect home, bonding with your villagers, catching countless species of animals to display in your museum, digging up fossils, andThis game is peak relaxation. New Horizons is the best entry in the franchise so far, and although I wouldn't normally give a game like this a 9/10, this one deserves it. Literally hundreds of hours can enjoyably be had perfecting your island, building your perfect home, bonding with your villagers, catching countless species of animals to display in your museum, digging up fossils, and more. This game has everything you'd want out of an animal crossing game and MORE. Definitely a must play, even if you don't originally think it's your type of game. Expand
  66. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Es un juego divertido, te diviertes mucho en la diversión que te da este divertido juego
  67. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Primero que nada si tengo el juego y lo juego casi todos los días no como los que lo califican sin tenerlo o solo con ver gameplay ...Padrísimo yo nunca había jugado un animal crossin en la.3ds y me parece muy adictivo es un juego relajante y muy divertido jugarlo entre amigos y en esta cuarentena me ha salvado.
  68. Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Bought the game of the eShop and it doesn’t work. Can’t donate item or really much of anything.
  69. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    妈呀动森竟然用户评分这么低,用户评分太任性了!明明很任天堂很动森,而且这游戏是持续更新的。可惜网络联机太容易掉档,存档问题只要硬件出问题就不保。在建设岛屿这方面我已经头大了,越自由越需要心态慢一点。另外必须骂一下煞笔中国有关部门,这都能禁,艹。
  70. Jul 8, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Je vais faire assez simple, c'est complet mais seulement dans le sens où ils ont dû retirer du contenu pour en rajouter... Et c'est très dommage... Je suis assez déçu de cet animal crossing... City Folks me semble beaucoup mieux niveau durée de vie, mais cela peut-être rééquilibreré grâce à des futures mises à jour. Expand
  71. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Mi opinión personal siento que es la mejor entrega de la saga hasta la fecha, el diseño de la isla, de los personajes, las cosas que puedes hacer y estar horas y horas haciendo cosas sin quedarte un segundo tirado sin algo que hacer en la isla lo hace sin duda una maravilla para jugar en todo momento, me he divertido mucho con este juego y le he entregado muchas horas y no deja deMi opinión personal siento que es la mejor entrega de la saga hasta la fecha, el diseño de la isla, de los personajes, las cosas que puedes hacer y estar horas y horas haciendo cosas sin quedarte un segundo tirado sin algo que hacer en la isla lo hace sin duda una maravilla para jugar en todo momento, me he divertido mucho con este juego y le he entregado muchas horas y no deja de fascinarme y de querer seguir viendo contenido nuevo, lo mejor es que Nintendo sigue dándole contenido adicional sin costo extra alguno, solo DLCs gratuitos, así que los que lo critican mal es solo porque son unos fan boys de sus respectivas marcas y unos cerrados de me te, Animal Crossing: New Horizons es lo mejor del ultimo tiempo y un gran candidato para ser un juego destacado del 2020. Expand
  72. Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Aburrido juego para tontas e girls v :vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvbbvvvvvvvv
  73. Dec 8, 2020
    0
    there's not that much enjoyable things. even less than previous game. local playing in this game is really awful. story & construction only belong to one person who first started this game that makes bad experience from family game. also local multi-playing mode is just a trash.
  74. Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Господи у это не игра, а позор игр лучше купить ps4 чем свич или xbox, так что моя оценка всем играм xbox и свич будет 0
  75. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Can’t stop playing this! Everything looks so cute! Only complaint is i want more islands, but overall, I’m still addicted to it and it’s really fun to play with my nieces and nephews!
  76. Nov 7, 2020
    0
    "The limitation of one island per Switch (not per cartridge, per Switch) is nonsensical. It‘s obvious Nintendo is just trying to sell more Switch consoles... Sorry but this is an instant 0/10"
  77. Nov 16, 2020
    4
    It's a very fun game at first. However, it is a game that gets boring as you go after. I bought this game with a big heart, but it's a game I don't even play anymore.
  78. Nov 16, 2020
    0
    "Animal Crossing" fans should never buy it. Everything is deteriorating. What has the development team been doing for 7 years? Please return "Animal Crossing" that everyone loved !!!
  79. Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is a rubbish joke. Great let down for my kid who though we could play together. Absolutely not worth it for this.
  80. Nov 28, 2020
    0
    As long as there is only one island per switch this game doesn't deserve anything less than a 0. Great potential but it is nothing more than a polished f*ck you towards every parent with more than 1 kid. bought it for my sister and my niece and nephew not knowing this was the case. (my sister is on welfare and can't but it herself for the kids) So now I'm either stuck buying another one orAs long as there is only one island per switch this game doesn't deserve anything less than a 0. Great potential but it is nothing more than a polished f*ck you towards every parent with more than 1 kid. bought it for my sister and my niece and nephew not knowing this was the case. (my sister is on welfare and can't but it herself for the kids) So now I'm either stuck buying another one or them selling it cause it causes problems for obvious reasons. If a second island would require a second version of the game, fair play, but a whole extra console? The sales department at Nintendo has been on some strong stuff to come up with this crap. Shame on you Nintendo, shame on F*ing you. Expand
  81. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    WARNING: You can only have 1 island per switch console. So if you have multiple players in the house, you have to share the island. Not a bad thing in itself, but the special tasks to expand the island, add new residents, etc is limited to the first player who set up the island. Everyone else’s experience is severely limited, and that just plane sux. Is Nintendo that disconnected from itsWARNING: You can only have 1 island per switch console. So if you have multiple players in the house, you have to share the island. Not a bad thing in itself, but the special tasks to expand the island, add new residents, etc is limited to the first player who set up the island. Everyone else’s experience is severely limited, and that just plane sux. Is Nintendo that disconnected from its family user base? Very disappointing. Expand
  82. Jan 2, 2021
    0
    Really sucks for slave secondary players.... I am deleting my characterand never playing this game again
  83. Jan 4, 2021
    1
    We are a household of 4 with small children. The 1 island scheme is irrational. From the game company that loved family environment you have created a destructive un fun and not nice game system for the family environment. A game i hoped would allow each person to express their individual creativity and share it with the family has denigrated into 1 family member having despotism over theWe are a household of 4 with small children. The 1 island scheme is irrational. From the game company that loved family environment you have created a destructive un fun and not nice game system for the family environment. A game i hoped would allow each person to express their individual creativity and share it with the family has denigrated into 1 family member having despotism over the shared experience. Way to make me regretting purchasing your product and losing faith in Nintendo. Expand
  84. Jan 4, 2021
    1
    Only the first resident on an island can progress un the history.

    UNENJOYABLE FOR MULTIPLE PLAYERS IN ONE CONSOLE
  85. Mar 4, 2021
    9
    It's an amazing game - such a shame that people who enjoy the game give it bad reviews for lacking a feature they'd want in.

    Don't be fooled by the mixed user reviews - it's an amazing game that made my Quarantine and Corona times enjoyable - time was basically melting away - even though I'm more of a pro gamer... and yet I enjoy the heck out of this casual game
  86. Apr 30, 2021
    9
    Typical Animal Crossing. Fun, cute, and enjoyable. Switch visuals for it are top tier and it'll last for years. Could use some improvements but overall a great experience.
  87. May 22, 2021
    2
    Boring game no core no point on advance is the same all time no progression lazy and greedy nintnd
  88. Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Excelente game! Divertido em todos os aspectos! Um prato cheio para fãs da franquia!
  89. Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Juego divertido y adictivo dan ganas de seguir avanzando y diafrutando este juego
  90. Mar 22, 2020
    3
    While the first player in the house will have a great time on this, all subsequent players will have a muted, limited experience.
    I wasn't aware of the one island per console feature and this really does ruin the game for everyone else. I would not have bought this had I know, hopefully Nintendo will do the right thing and patch this out.
  91. Mar 20, 2020
    10
    An amazing game, that will make you forget there is something like a real world out there. Excelled in the good things New Leaf got right, and made an even better transition from handheld to console. 10/10
  92. Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The looks, the feel, and the improvements from the other games are amazing.
  93. Aie
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Very disappointed you have to share one island with multiple people. There was no excuse for this to be the case in this day and age and as such I'm forced to give a score of 0, as this greatly impacts the gameplay. Hopefully they come to their senses and fix this issue
  94. Mar 25, 2020
    0
    I bought this game for my daughter, then had to buy a second copy and also a second console for my wife. Pure cash grab. 100% greed. Oh, and by the way Nintendo, congrats, it worked.
  95. Mar 20, 2020
    10
    A fantastic little game that will eat up your spare time. Whether it be decorating your home, growing and tending your garden, socialising, adventuring, shopping, teraforming the landscape, crafting or interacting with the wildlife, Animal Crossing has something for everyone.

    The game works in real time so times of days, seasons, deliveries, and events change depending on what's happening
    A fantastic little game that will eat up your spare time. Whether it be decorating your home, growing and tending your garden, socialising, adventuring, shopping, teraforming the landscape, crafting or interacting with the wildlife, Animal Crossing has something for everyone.

    The game works in real time so times of days, seasons, deliveries, and events change depending on what's happening in the real world. This creates a slower paced game and allows you as a player to take your time and let your little island grow organically with every decision you make. There are some complaining about island sharing with others on the same console but the fact is it makes the game better. Islands are sizable so there is plenty of space for everyone but most importantly this is a social game and multiple residents makes it easier to harvest and share resources which is ESSENTIAL to progression. All in all a wonderful game and highly recommended.
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  96. Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Only one Island per console is a huge drawback for me. I expected more freedom from the series' debut on the Switch. I hope Nintendo solves this problem with a patch in the near future.
  97. Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! Everyone review bombing this game doesn’t even know what Animal Crossing is. Just a bunch of wannabe critics. Do they play Call of Duty and wish the game had less shooting? Do they play Minecraft and wish it had better graphics? Probably. The music is great, the adventure is great. Multiplayer is wonderful. And the ease to switch between characters whenThis game is absolutely amazing! Everyone review bombing this game doesn’t even know what Animal Crossing is. Just a bunch of wannabe critics. Do they play Call of Duty and wish the game had less shooting? Do they play Minecraft and wish it had better graphics? Probably. The music is great, the adventure is great. Multiplayer is wonderful. And the ease to switch between characters when playing couch co-op? Perfect. Reminds me of the good ol days playing GameCube. Every day there’s something new. Can’t wait for the Easter events! Expand
  98. Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing, it's a beautiful psychological therapy and gives you only good vibes.
    Don't consider the bad reviews about the fact you can only have one island per console, we already know it and we are fine with it, it actually makes sense to enhances local co-op
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  99. Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Game is awesome, but Nintendo thinks it can convince households to each buy their own switch by hampering local play. Super annoying.
  100. Mar 21, 2020
    0
    You're only allowed one island on each console and even you're ok with that only the person who plays and creates the island first can enjoy the full experience. Other players that have accounts on the same console are extremely limited to what they can do.

    Nintendo has said before that they wanted everyone in a household to have their own switch and it looks like this is one of the many
    You're only allowed one island on each console and even you're ok with that only the person who plays and creates the island first can enjoy the full experience. Other players that have accounts on the same console are extremely limited to what they can do.

    Nintendo has said before that they wanted everyone in a household to have their own switch and it looks like this is one of the many ways they plan on doing it. All under the guise of "to prevent cheating" even though the main way people cheat is changing the internal clock on their system and they're already doing it.
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]