Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Lul144
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    It's 2020 and I will have to share the island with my brother. I just want to know why nintendo did such a thing, it's like they're telling us to enjoy the game the way THEY want
  2. xlenny
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    I have to rate this game a 0 like many others have said for the same reason is you cannot have more than one island per switch. The local multiplayer is a joke. The first person that does the tasks, gets the rewards and everyone else don't get share that joy. If you can have 4 people on an island on local coop and 8 people with online multiplayer visit your island. There is no reasonI have to rate this game a 0 like many others have said for the same reason is you cannot have more than one island per switch. The local multiplayer is a joke. The first person that does the tasks, gets the rewards and everyone else don't get share that joy. If you can have 4 people on an island on local coop and 8 people with online multiplayer visit your island. There is no reason why this game cannot be patched to give the same experience to everyone.

    its the same story as others have mentioned already.

    Nintendo the year is 2020 not 1985. Multiple game saves do exist. The Nintendo Switch do have on board memory and a SD card slot for extra storage. No worries it can handle it!

    Nintendo have designed Animal crossing this way. They did this on purpose to force people to buy hardware and a second copy of the game. shameful. Other than that is is a great game, too bad its not equal for everyone.

    Here's how the game should work with a single switch : Johnny signs in with his Nintendo profile, Plays Animal Crossing, does his tasks and game progression. once done Jane signs in with her profile, Plays Animal Crossing, does her tasks and game progression.

    Want to play on the same island together? no problem, Choose which Island you want to play on and when the 2nd player visits they can take some resources with them to share. Both can continue to play together and farm resources that they can keep or trade. Sounds simple, but Nintendo don't want it that way.

    Bottom Line is : To truly enjoy this game multiplayer you need two Nintendo Switches and two copies of the game.    … Expand
  3. Nabranza
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Una isla por consola en 2020....
    One island per console in 2020....
    uma ilha por console em 2020...
    2020年にコンソールごとに1つのアイランド....
    eine Insel pro Konsole im Jahr 2020...
    un'isola per console nel 2020...
  4. FatalS
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    I spent months counting down to getting this game. I love playing Animal Crossing. But so does my girlfriend, and with one shared switch that means one of us is basically a glorified NPC. One person gets a game, the other gets to visit. And if players don't share the same island preferences, too bad, only Player 1 matters.

    I'm sure Nintendo meant for situations like mine to get people    I spent months counting down to getting this game. I love playing Animal Crossing. But so does my girlfriend, and with one shared switch that means one of us is basically a glorified NPC. One person gets a game, the other gets to visit. And if players don't share the same island preferences, too bad, only Player 1 matters.

    I'm sure Nintendo meant for situations like mine to get people buying another switch, but instead it's just killed the game for me.    … Expand
  5. Darkpollopesca
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Hope you aren't the second resident. You're not gonna like it. I can't believe they handled this so poorly...
  6. And27
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Made an account just to review this game to help raise awarness and hopefully get this fixed. The reason I say "fixed" is because it is unbelievable that this was the intention of the developers and Nintendo. The game is great as a single player experience, even sitting around watching my girlfriend play is a fun time and helping her out by grabbing the controller to help herMade an account just to review this game to help raise awarness and hopefully get this fixed. The reason I say "fixed" is because it is unbelievable that this was the intention of the developers and Nintendo. The game is great as a single player experience, even sitting around watching my girlfriend play is a fun time and helping her out by grabbing the controller to help her progress.Everything changes though when you want to try having your own animal crossing experience on your account. The game locks you into one island per switch, so whatever creative descisions the first player made is stripped from the second player.You cannot place buildings or structures, donate to the museum, or unlock more DIY tools or construction kits. You are locked by the progress of the first player, even though you are on a completely different profile. The only way out of this is to give Nintendo more money by purchasing a new Switch console. Yes thats right, want the full experience of this game for yourself but can't because someone started playing the game on the Switch first, for the mere price of a whole new console you can have that $60 on release game experience for only about 5x the cost of the game originally, thanks Nintendo, you have basically locked the gane into being a hard 1 game per console and advertising it as a fun multiplayer experience where everyone gets to help make an island together. Instead you have that experience for only one player and all the other accounts on your console are just along for the ride. No one should have to suffer a paywall this high, poor business practices and this game deserves every negative rating it gets until this is fixed. 0/10 a masterpiece only 1 person in your household can enjoy.… Expand
  7. Mdstwsp
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    No support for multiple users is completely unacceptable in 2020. I love Nintendo but this really needs to stop.
  8. Mswizz
    Mar 29, 2020
    2
    Guys.... Not giving the ability to create more than one island per Switch is moronic and greedy as hell. This game has some terrific qualities and is the perfect game for people with all the current world events going on, but restricting access like this has to be the dumbest move I’ve seen a game company make this year. I’m not going to spend another $360+ to use the Switch in the way itGuys.... Not giving the ability to create more than one island per Switch is moronic and greedy as hell. This game has some terrific qualities and is the perfect game for people with all the current world events going on, but restricting access like this has to be the dumbest move I’ve seen a game company make this year. I’m not going to spend another $360+ to use the Switch in the way it SHOULD work. What makes matters worse is that Switches aren’t even available in many cities in the US due to the disruption of the supply chain. Nicely done Nintendo!… Expand
  9. hacazevedo
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    BEST GAME OF MY LIFE!!!! THIS GAME IS THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN, PERFECT GRAPHICS, PERFECT GAMEPLAY, EVERYTHING IS PERFECT, but if you see some negative reviews is why they didn't feel the classic game that was your friend play and advance some parts and that's a good and nostalgic thing. So my grade is 10/10
  10. MrsPandora
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This is just my Happy place game along with breath of the wild and Fire emblem three houses, all relaxing and chill, nothing about it feels unfinished or not fun, everything feels like it belongs in animal crossing and easily took over my life in the last few hours, and I know it won’t wear off
  11. Yogi77
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is great, I’d give it a 9/10. Gave it a 10 for the nonsensical people ever thinking this was a true multiplayer experience. It’s literally the only complaint about the game and people are giving it zero’s. One ridiculous comment I saw “Switch is a family-friendly console, this is not a family-friendly game. Instant zero.” The game doesn’t even let you name your characterThis game is great, I’d give it a 9/10. Gave it a 10 for the nonsensical people ever thinking this was a true multiplayer experience. It’s literally the only complaint about the game and people are giving it zero’s. One ridiculous comment I saw “Switch is a family-friendly console, this is not a family-friendly game. Instant zero.” The game doesn’t even let you name your character something obscene. You can report COMPUTER NPCs for being semi-inappropriate. How is it not family-friendly? Have y’all never played the game before? It’s a SINGLE-PLAYER LIFE SIM. It always has been and it always will be. The fact you can go visit others’ islands in itself is a huge victory. I’m really enjoying this game. The crafting is great, the tiered crafting is pretty cool too. The museum looks amazing compared to past games and I want to catch EVERYTHING! Nook miles are an interesting add, weird, but nothing too essential has been sold there thus far, and what has I’ve been easily able to get the miles for. Heck, I had over 10,000 miles within a few hours and I was playing leisurely (as it’s meant to be played).

    I forgot the thing runs in real time, so it forces you to take breaks unless gathering and crafting and selling are your cup o’ tea. Other games call in the meantime. Great experience thus far about 15-20 hours (play time) in. Again, if you bought this and expected it to be a full multiplayer experience, you clearly didn’t know enough about the game and shouldn’t have bought it. Your fault. End of story. I recommend everyone check this amazing game out. Hundreds of hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  12. theateremagine
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    The fact that I cannot buy two different games at least to have a different island than the rest of my family is ridiculous. I wouldn’t mind sharing if it wasn’t so Only the First Player gets to upgrade things. It’s disgusting because I’ve been sitting with an underdeveloped island for days while my younger sibling got the favoritism of my parents so they were allowed to make the firstThe fact that I cannot buy two different games at least to have a different island than the rest of my family is ridiculous. I wouldn’t mind sharing if it wasn’t so Only the First Player gets to upgrade things. It’s disgusting because I’ve been sitting with an underdeveloped island for days while my younger sibling got the favoritism of my parents so they were allowed to make the first character and now the villagers have been in tents for 5 days!!! All because they don’t want to play as often as they acted like they would. So now I’m stuck on an island with no stores because the First Relocater hasn’t supplied building materials. I’m about to lose my MIND. For the love of GOD at least change it so if I throw money at Nintendo and buy another copy of the game I can have a new island!!!!… Expand
  13. EpicGameReviewe
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    I don't like how you have to go to the airport to send postcards :(

    umm character limit filler...
  14. Lumostark
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The graphics, the gameplay loop, the music, the personalization options, the dialogues are all really charming. It's the scape from the world I've been looking for.
  15. FavorableGamer
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the best first-party games exclusively published by Nintendo. Packed with new and interesting content, it is something worthwhile for individuals looking forward playing the next series of Animal Crossing. Recently, they showcased so much information on Animal Crossing Direct, and there were exciting things we can do. For instance, the ability ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the best first-party games exclusively published by Nintendo. Packed with new and interesting content, it is something worthwhile for individuals looking forward playing the next series of Animal Crossing. Recently, they showcased so much information on Animal Crossing Direct, and there were exciting things we can do. For instance, the ability of being able to terraform and waterscape the land, achievements, 8 players online, customizations, and so on. While playing it, one of the honorable mentions was the writing itself, which may be referred to as the character’s dialog. Because they were willing to add variety of words when they talk, it seems enjoyable and natural to go talk with different characters in the game. However, there are downsides. You might have only one island per console, which means you cannot have multiple islands in the game. Besides, the incapable of not supporting cloud-saves. It needs to be supported, so people won’t get their internal data lost. Although, the game fully meets expectations with a good gameplay in which it is intended for hardcore audiences. At last, this is beyond the next level of Animal Crossing game, and a must-buy title in 2020.… Expand
  16. Mathioso
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    What a great game just to relax and have fun, I already can't stop playing!
  17. undertal
    Mar 22, 2020
    4
    1. Crafting is extremely poor - really basic combinations without meaningful depth.
    2. Interactions aren't good either - chop wood, gather some fruits, go fishing - its no better than simple game from Appstore
    3. BE AWARE, BECAUSE IT'S A NIGHTMARE! - Annoying animations. Did you catch the same butterfly for the 20-th time? It doesn't mather - you are forced to watch same freaking    1. Crafting is extremely poor - really basic combinations without meaningful depth.
    2. Interactions aren't good either - chop wood, gather some fruits, go fishing - its no better than simple game from Appstore
    3. BE AWARE, BECAUSE IT'S A NIGHTMARE! - Annoying animations. Did you catch the same butterfly for the 20-th time? It doesn't mather - you are forced to watch same freaking animation "yes, I catched it, wow!". Would you like to sell something? It's good but everytime you are forced to read the same text all over again. It's going to be like 1000 times throughout whole game.
    You can play it, but be aware that whole bunch of your time would be consumed by meaningless conversation, and animations you cant skip. Without any award    … Expand
  18. meritum
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best animal crossing game. Beautiful and fresh game. You want to spend more time in the world you create with likable characters and lots of things to do. Minecraft of Switch era. So much creativity. Loving it so far
  19. revan4ik
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    this game dragged me too much, I can’t live without it ... help me please.
  20. HappyHermyHype
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    By far the best Animal Crossing game yet. Sure, one island per system is oldscool (it was there in every animal crossing game), but it should encourages beeing social and sharing one island with your family.
  21. Arfon
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Countless hours of fun awaits you in this fabulous game!!! It has lots of new stuff and new mechanics that will keep you playing all day and night, but the effort is rewarded. You never get bored when you do all of the features like fishing, crafting, completing challenges, etc.
    100% recommeded and truly a "Must Play" if you have a Switch.
  22. imoviesreview
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    An overall enjoyable and relaxing game. It's basically an expansion of New Leaf mayor system which I enjoyed very much. So it cool to see a whole game around that.
  23. Icraftfirestars
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Its a great game especially to play during the pandemic. Im really enjoying it. Stay positive and be safe out their.
  24. Kelanisnot
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    People obviously dont understand the crossing if they think couch coop is a thing and you dont need multiple switches!! Amazing experience, best in class, best crossing game yet!!! Live love love!!
  25. Hinklink
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    A 0. I bought a Nintendo Switch just for this cause all their other games are terrible. But ti turns out this one is terrible as well. It looks horrific, ultra low quality and of course 1080p. The Switch itself is a nightmare to use, max 5mbps downloads bad connections etc. Multiplayer is done horrific, takes forever to play with someone and when you do you wonder why? There is nothing toA 0. I bought a Nintendo Switch just for this cause all their other games are terrible. But ti turns out this one is terrible as well. It looks horrific, ultra low quality and of course 1080p. The Switch itself is a nightmare to use, max 5mbps downloads bad connections etc. Multiplayer is done horrific, takes forever to play with someone and when you do you wonder why? There is nothing to do, just a slow and boring nerd game. So sad I wasted 400euro on a console that performs worse than an iPhone and with barely any games on it.

    Edit update: I sold the switch for 430eur so no loss. The game is SEVERELY limited and bottle necked by the Switch's terrible hardware. Load screens inside load screens lmfao. Got a new room in your house? Nice load screen, so sad. Hit boxes are so huge you feel like playing Minecraft. Place a lamp and you can't walk around for 1 meter lol... It's a mediocre game at best, but of course the Nintendo fanboys think it's the best thing ever.    … Expand
  26. Zantillex
    Mar 21, 2020
    2
    Uninspired, unoriginal and any other poor adjective you can think of. The game has developed a disgusting cult following that will avidly defend the game even if it came out with trees reminiscent of trees running on the N64 (which would probably look better than this game). Unlike Pokemon Sword and Shield, this game doesn't have the same pull that drags you away from your every day life.
  27. Perfectstrc
    Mar 23, 2020
    4
    I tough Nintendo was a family console, I was wrong. Terrible to play with wife and children, main player get to do everything.
  28. Animaldisappoin
    Mar 23, 2020
    4
    The 2 players experience is terrible. I would recommand this game to a person with no friends, or family.
  29. Aloth78
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. The best Animal Crossing so far!
  30. dothackv2
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This is a great game. Don't listen to the review bombers this is the best AC game ever.
  31. Bulbalight
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    PLEASE IGNORE UNFAIR REVIEWS ABOUT THE 1 TOWN PER CONSOLE ISSUE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CASE! IT'S NOT A GAME CHANGER AND THERE'S A LOT MORE POSITIVE TO THE GAME THAN 1 MINOR FLAW.
    Animal Crossing New Horizons follows the traditional gameplay and good times you would expect from a classic Animal Crossing game.
    However with updated graphics with stunning gameplay, enhanced gameplay and    PLEASE IGNORE UNFAIR REVIEWS ABOUT THE 1 TOWN PER CONSOLE ISSUE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CASE! IT'S NOT A GAME CHANGER AND THERE'S A LOT MORE POSITIVE TO THE GAME THAN 1 MINOR FLAW.
    Animal Crossing New Horizons follows the traditional gameplay and good times you would expect from a classic Animal Crossing game.
    However with updated graphics with stunning gameplay, enhanced gameplay and even more creative ways to customise merchandies, textures and more this definitely gives you everything you could want from an Animal Crossing title and more    … Expand
  32. Janderson3435
    Mar 27, 2020
    2
    Game itself great but I share the switch so feel like a **** npc because I’m not the island rep and therefore can’t change the island at all
  33. Karegg
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Allowing only one island and one primary resident per console is unacceptable. Had we known, I'm not sure if we would have bought it. It's causing hard feelings in my household.
  34. MomGamer
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    It is hugely disappointing that the game only allows a single island. My kids have been counting the days for this game to arrive (267 days of counting and waiting!!!!). One child played for a bit and the other got ready to play and then discovered they could not create their own island. While the game play itself is fun and well designed this is a major weakness. With no warning at theIt is hugely disappointing that the game only allows a single island. My kids have been counting the days for this game to arrive (267 days of counting and waiting!!!!). One child played for a bit and the other got ready to play and then discovered they could not create their own island. While the game play itself is fun and well designed this is a major weakness. With no warning at the outset of play that only a single island will be available. Nintendo really needs to remedy this.… Expand
  35. Sir_Wolfgang
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game, but what should this be with only one island an account! My wife and I, we love the former games, playing together in different villages, but now? But this is really disappointing. I hope, the will change it it asop.… Expand
  36. tantei
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    The island save state situation is un acceptable. The game also is really slow at the start even for an animal crossing.
  37. Zeydlitz
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    It's just a typical mobile grind-game with time-wall. And poor interface. Worst game of the year.
  38. Yigzatoth
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Game is solid, i'am giving a 10 because of the unfair review bombing. Otherwise i for me its a 9/10.
  39. LuigiCuau
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente es un gran juego, mi esposa no deja de jugar, muchas de las quejas de juegos anteriores fueron escuchadas, es un juego infinito, no tiene limites ni fin, mi esposa simplemente amo el juego, eso si veo a muchos sonyers con su mala nota por que su Humo Stranding tiene menor calificación, como sea AL es un vende consolas y es un juegazo
  40. SainxtrichX
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    I started this game without great expectations, and it ended up being an extremely relaxing experience.
    You will not be able to do everything in one day, the game waits for you to come in daily and connect to play. For this reason I highly recommend having a digital version.
    The issue of having only one island per console takes away some points, but in my case I do not share my console    I started this game without great expectations, and it ended up being an extremely relaxing experience.
    You will not be able to do everything in one day, the game waits for you to come in daily and connect to play. For this reason I highly recommend having a digital version.
    The issue of having only one island per console takes away some points, but in my case I do not share my console with other people because it is not a problem.
    If you are in quarantine like I recommend I take a look at this game.    … Expand
  41. p1tlord
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Great game.
    Cute npcs and graphics.
    Who cares about sharing Switch since I am rich enough to buy a new one for my family. LOL
  42. CiroSorre
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    bad reviews for this game are only complains by people which probably even haven't played ac nh.
    this game is so fun and relaxing to play alone or with friends, and they added much new things
  43. rinks361
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Really fun game! It's a nice change of pace from all the run and gun type of games that have been coming out lately. Haven't had a self-paced game this interesting since I played Stardew Valley. There's always something new to explore, things to upgrade and decorate. It's sad that people are complaining that there's no "objective" to obtain or arrive at are obviously new to Animal CrossingReally fun game! It's a nice change of pace from all the run and gun type of games that have been coming out lately. Haven't had a self-paced game this interesting since I played Stardew Valley. There's always something new to explore, things to upgrade and decorate. It's sad that people are complaining that there's no "objective" to obtain or arrive at are obviously new to Animal Crossing and didn't understand what they were getting into. That's like a fan of action movies going to watch a romance movie and then rating it low because there was no action in it...

    AC:NH has charming graphics, the iconic dialog speech patterns, and plenty to see and do for the hardcore fans of the series. I never played the other games but this one immediately hooked me into playing every single day. I'm hoping for expansions to the island sizes as the starting areas are pretty small.    … Expand
  44. DrumRodri
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I hate cry babies reviews bombing, but by the way it's a good game in my humble opinion.
  45. mirantiago
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It is an AWESOME GAME, I'm playing with my girlfriend, all in the same island and we're loving it to pieces.
  46. Jesse_a29
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    Im not citizen rep so I dont get to actually play the game. What exactly were they thinking about besides more copies equal more money.
  47. jdog_fixit
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is not functional. Can't get any recipes unless first player to start game. Can't do any plot points. Fix it Nintendo.
  48. ejihog
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The problem with New Horizons is not in the game itself, but with people who didn’t really understand what Animal Crossing is.
  49. transgenickow
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    bad bad decision by Nintendo with the local multiplayer. wtf were they thinking?
  50. chimera1701
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    10/10 - would maybe have put 9/10 if it wasn't for really angry fans butthurt over triviality
  51. Factotum
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love the new Animal Crossing. You have always been made to share a town with others in your home, I don't understand the haters. Thumbs up from me.
  52. TurnipTrip
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Listen i know people are reviewing bombing animal crossing new horizons bc of its co-op player system and its one island per console but like other than that its pretty good
  53. earchmnd
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Game is great, I literally can’t stop play it lol, the people purposely leaving horrible reviews over one or two things that can be changed with updates and ignoring everything good the game has to offer are simply being immature
  54. th3blacklotus
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Please, please, please, PLEASE do yourself a favor and ignore the obnoxiously low ratings you see around the internet and actually read up on the history of this game. Animal Crossing has always been a 1 island per console/game. The way this game is presented to you is nothing new or out of the ordinary from previous games.

    That being said, the actual review: My wife and I have taken    Please, please, please, PLEASE do yourself a favor and ignore the obnoxiously low ratings you see around the internet and actually read up on the history of this game. Animal Crossing has always been a 1 island per console/game. The way this game is presented to you is nothing new or out of the ordinary from previous games.

    That being said, the actual review: My wife and I have taken turns passing the controller back and forth for a combined 48 hours now and we're loving every minute. Do things get repetitive? Yes, they can. Do you run out of things to do? Yes, you can. Is that any reason to not play this game? No not at all. This game is everything we've waited for, and more. We're going to happily play this game every day we possibly can, through every season we possibly can, and for AS LONG as we possibly can.    … Expand
  55. Duero
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Made an account just to say this games great, love sharing an island with my fiancee. Together, we can power through collecting resources and we get to share the joy of having the same villagers.
  56. EmperorAzir
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I made this post cause I felt this is a worthy sequel to new leaf and has added and built off previous ideas. That being said I dont care for the tools breaking but I understand it and have even learn the system more. I don't hold issues with the one island per console as it makes sense as the house can have their own singular Island.

    The new temp 1 off islands make for a fresh way to find new critters as Well as find some villagers. There is also new ways to trade and buy items as Well as new ways to build stuff you want.    … Expand
  57. sneakycrown
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is literally the best in the entire Animal Crossing series, ignore the review bombers. You have more control over the customization of your village than EVER before, and it does have a "deserted island" feel to the game until you give it your own spin and begin to find a comfortable spot in your island. My friends and I have had nothing but fun times on this game playing togetherThis game is literally the best in the entire Animal Crossing series, ignore the review bombers. You have more control over the customization of your village than EVER before, and it does have a "deserted island" feel to the game until you give it your own spin and begin to find a comfortable spot in your island. My friends and I have had nothing but fun times on this game playing together so far (even though it is admittedly young in its life) and its helping several through the quarantine. Ignore the people that are being whiny little babies, please, I implore you. Nintendo legitimately worked hard on this game and pumped out a game that is, in my mind, one of the greatest games on the switch so far. From crafting to being able to be knocked out by several more bugs to many of our special character favourites returning, this is a VERY good addition to the series, and I would almost say perhaps my favourite one yet.… Expand
  58. imreallydsapntd
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    Forget the multiplayer issue, why is no one talking about how bare bones and overall trash this game is?
    It has strayed from the original AC formula so much that I don't even want to play it anymore. All of the Pocket Camp integrations have been annoying and stressful; completely taking away from the game.
    There's pressure to fill the residents home with furniture or else they won't    Forget the multiplayer issue, why is no one talking about how bare bones and overall trash this game is?
    It has strayed from the original AC formula so much that I don't even want to play it anymore. All of the Pocket Camp integrations have been annoying and stressful; completely taking away from the game.

    There's pressure to fill the residents home with furniture or else they won't move in, there's pressure to continuously build tools that break extraordinarily quickly.

    And the hourly music is AWFUL!!! I just play with my switch turned all the way down with older AC game OST playing in the background.

    I'm overall so disappointed in this game that I could barely give it one star. The only thing it has going for itself is the graphics.    … Expand
  59. Mattonator
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    A fantastically relaxing game that is super engrossing. I recommend having other games to play while you wait for things to be built because half the fun of the game is feeling that the Island is actually alive with real events that take time. On the box of the game, it tell you how only one island is allowed per console. Review bombing the game over something that is displayed on the box,A fantastically relaxing game that is super engrossing. I recommend having other games to play while you wait for things to be built because half the fun of the game is feeling that the Island is actually alive with real events that take time. On the box of the game, it tell you how only one island is allowed per console. Review bombing the game over something that is displayed on the box, isnt a fair. Definitely hope this issue is fixed, but as someone who plays alone on my console, it's not worth ignoring how great the game is.… Expand
  60. MetaRahn
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    first of all its worth pointing out that this is in fact an Animal Crossing game, you either " get it" or you don't. Animal Crossing is a gentle life simulator and relaxation game. It's not for everybody. That said, like each new main release in the series this one is the best Animal Crossing yet. If you like Animals Crossing you don't need anyone to tell you whether or not to buy it. Youfirst of all its worth pointing out that this is in fact an Animal Crossing game, you either " get it" or you don't. Animal Crossing is a gentle life simulator and relaxation game. It's not for everybody. That said, like each new main release in the series this one is the best Animal Crossing yet. If you like Animals Crossing you don't need anyone to tell you whether or not to buy it. You wanna get this game.… Expand
  61. Henzbond
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    1-No major objectives
    2- Visiting other players islands is nightmare the games stops with everyone going in and out!
    3- you will get bored after two days of playing
    4- no multiplayer unless you have Nintendo online subscription
  62. Evil_Pasta
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    Truly a great game.

    With a terrible local multiplayer system... For a console like a Switch... Well, not exactly The "Multiplayer"... Look You have an island. One per console. For all five possible accounts. Just one island. This means that daily resources (from rocks and trees, and some plants) are limited either for just one player or split between all players. But that's    Truly a great game.

    With a terrible local multiplayer system... For a console like a Switch...

    Well, not exactly The "Multiplayer"...
    Look
    You have an island. One per console. For all five possible accounts.

    Just one island. This means that daily resources (from rocks and trees, and some plants) are limited either for just one player or split between all players.

    But that's not everything. The only person that can actually progress the whole island further is the first player, the one that created the island. Other players depend on him. (Imagine having no idea about that, and letting a 6-year-old kid play it first) (Not my problem, thankfully)

    Not only progress, even managing the island is the privilege of the primary player.

    Alright. So if this game is designed this way, maybe players are supposed to play together?-
    -Hah, of course not! First of all - no split-screen. Second of all, everything depends on the group leader. Secondary players can only run around him, do some stuff, but their inventory is non-existent until they get the leadership (meanwhile everything they got as secondary players gets stuck in a limited-size box owned by the player who was a group leader)

    ...
    Have I told you the story of how I ruined the first impression for my older brother, who technically was the first player, but I was the first to actually play the game once the island was created, and I was the one to collect all the available resources...

    //Yeah, I was wondering, why couldn't I progress any further for the last couple of days. So I made quick research... Turns out that's why our experience was so much worse than it should have been//

    ...Game is good, I agree on that part. But there is one problem. Because I and my brother share one Switch, neither I nor he can enjoy it entirely. And after some time we will get to a point, where I'm not getting all of the content the game has just because I am a secondary player.    … Expand
  63. C3PSL0CK
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    You are forced to buy the game 2 times if u share the switch with others. your progress is capped by the player who start the game first.
  64. Condor99
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing is one of the best franchises under Nintendo's belt, and New Horizons is no different. Plenty to do, and explore. Between crafting, island exploration, and just enjoying the scenery, this game is amazing. This is my first Animal Crossing game, and I'm enjoying everything about it.

    The only downside is 1 island per Switch, not a problem for me as I'm the only switch player    Animal Crossing is one of the best franchises under Nintendo's belt, and New Horizons is no different. Plenty to do, and explore. Between crafting, island exploration, and just enjoying the scenery, this game is amazing. This is my first Animal Crossing game, and I'm enjoying everything about it.

    The only downside is 1 island per Switch, not a problem for me as I'm the only switch player in my house, but it may be for others.    … Expand
  65. Shaimon123
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    I'm playing with my girlfriend. Built my house, collected some stuff, done... Please add a island for every user on the switch console.
  66. k0yot
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    One Island per console thats ridiculous. If I knew I wouldn't buy it. I won't support this dev in future, thats for sure.
  67. Hickmanseth
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    You cannot do anything together story wise if your friends are with you. Also one island tether is not fun for party play. If stardew can do it so can you.
  68. CDizzness
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best Animal Crossing game hands down, graphics are gorgeous and gameplay is addicting as always (the moment I was able to pick objects up, I spent an hour picking up weeds XD) So many trolls talking about a horrible co-op experience, more than likely mislead because they don't research a game before they buy it, they just buy into the hype. This game lives up to the hype for this long timeBest Animal Crossing game hands down, graphics are gorgeous and gameplay is addicting as always (the moment I was able to pick objects up, I spent an hour picking up weeds XD) So many trolls talking about a horrible co-op experience, more than likely mislead because they don't research a game before they buy it, they just buy into the hype. This game lives up to the hype for this long time Animal Crossing fan. The co-op experience reminds me of the good ol' DS days. I haven't gotten too far into it yet, but I am already addicted and see myself coming back to the island every day, even if it is for a short amount of time. Also, I am the only person on my console playing this game, and I don't time skip because I am a patient person along for the experience. Thank you Nintendo, sorry people are review bombing your game because they clearly didn't watch all of the videos you put forth in preparation for the game.
    Update 4/4/2020: This game has officially consumed my life. With the coronavirus bs going on and everything closing, this allows me to "hang out" with friends and family. It scratches the itch for social interaction, and I literally cannot stop playing this. Soooo much customization, you can literally recreate your entire island. This game deserves a much better user score than what it has, I would say at the lowest an 8.5.    … Expand
  69. Pmango0312
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    People, stop freaking out about the whole 1 town, 1 switch thing. Honestly, you probably have two switches/ switch lites if you really want to play with anyone in your family. Everyone is just looking at the game’s one multiplayer flaw and immediately giving it a zero. No one is looking at the game by itself, and I see a extremely polished Animal crossing game that me and my brother arePeople, stop freaking out about the whole 1 town, 1 switch thing. Honestly, you probably have two switches/ switch lites if you really want to play with anyone in your family. Everyone is just looking at the game’s one multiplayer flaw and immediately giving it a zero. No one is looking at the game by itself, and I see a extremely polished Animal crossing game that me and my brother are having a blast with. There are some quality of life issues, for example selling stuff doesn’t let you select multiple items to sell at a time( same with buying), but those can be easily overlooked. It’s probably one of the best looking switch games, and the music is phenomenal! Definitely a game you can really sink your teeth in until Nintendo eventually gives us another great game to play. I haven’t gotten to try out the online yet, but it does look really fun going to your friends islands and helping them too. Hopefully this has convinced you to get this game, and don’t listen to the whiners
    complaining about one problem who don’t see the game for what it truly is.    … Expand
  70. kiddxan
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich liebe alles an diesem Spiel. Auch das neue Craften ist so eine gute idee gewesen. Die Musik ist auch wie in allen Vorgängern schön und beruhigend. Es fühlt sich einfach an ein perfektes Spiel… Expand
  71. Elleeooo
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    That's a fantastic game, the beat animal crossing since the first hours player i can't ask something better
  72. AnkIMonkey
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    As this was my first Animal Crossing, I had my hopes high. Perhaps even higher than reasonable. But thankfully, months of hype and a pre-order didn't go to waste, as this is already one of my favorite switch games. Thanks, Nintendo, for another great game!
  73. Myohmy
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This game is already a 20/10 just playing less than 5 hours. It’s already blown new leaf out of the waters.
  74. no_uu
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    After some hours of playing,i can say my opinion.its a good game,its really relaxing,and with this game you can take a break.this game is really good in this period because of the quarantine.the bad thing is that at the very first hours you can't explore that much because of the 2 rivers; also this game is not for everyone,not everyone can appreciate this game.but anyway,its a really goodAfter some hours of playing,i can say my opinion.its a good game,its really relaxing,and with this game you can take a break.this game is really good in this period because of the quarantine.the bad thing is that at the very first hours you can't explore that much because of the 2 rivers; also this game is not for everyone,not everyone can appreciate this game.but anyway,its a really good game.it has some really good graphics and i didn't see any graphic problem.so yeah,i reccomend this.(p.s this game is is even better with headphones!relaxing music+high quality sound effects is the best!you should try if you have some headphones.)… Expand
  75. Rankaku
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    As a vetern New Leaf player, I really enjoy this recent release. Its really relaxing and fun to play each day. This type of game isn't for binging in one sitting, it takes time to fully play it.

    Defo recommend it for any switch owner!
  76. Detty
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    IF YOU DID YOUR DID RESEARCH YOU WOULD KNOW YOU CAN ONLY HAVE 1 ISLAND PER CONSOLE. Same as every other game. Don't review bomb because you can't read.
  77. DankHEShells
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    This is probably one of the weakest entries into the series to date. New mechanics have seemingly been added at the expense of older great mechanics. I'm around 20 hours into the game and have my town setup along with several house expansions. The worst thing about this game is the complete and total lack of Gyroids. Why would Nintendo remove a major staple of the AC universe. I amThis is probably one of the weakest entries into the series to date. New mechanics have seemingly been added at the expense of older great mechanics. I'm around 20 hours into the game and have my town setup along with several house expansions. The worst thing about this game is the complete and total lack of Gyroids. Why would Nintendo remove a major staple of the AC universe. I am seriously considering returning this game at this point because I could honestly go back and play any other AC game and have more fun than I have with new horizons.… Expand
  78. moktejo
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Back in my day you got one town and you liked it! Learn to share with the people you live with.
  79. Iceys1113
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Like all the other reviews say garbage move to lock a game to a console! Greedy mofos
  80. LoneWolf04
    Apr 6, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are some basic things that should be in the game that aren’t and make things extremely frustrating while playing and customizing your island.

    When placing buildings you can “preview” where the building is going but only in your limited field of view. No overhead map to line object up to get an overall perspective. Even though you get this high point of view when a visitor flies to your island. Hell even grids to line things up would be helpful, since they show grids for the plot on the building being placed but nothing around it.

    When paying to move a building. If you’re only trying to move a building several spaces to line buildings up, you can’t! Forces you to move it once out of the way and then back again.

    With the amount of switch shortages across the world and limiting one island per switch makes no sense. Complete greed and not consumer friendly. Even to limit you being able to move your island transfer to another switch is complete opposite of consumer friendly. I have an OG switch and want to upgrade to a new V2 switch and there has not been a good resolution without jumping through hoops and praying I that I will be able to do so.

    Not even 2 weeks into the game release and the update has replaced half your resources you normally farm with “special bunny day eggs” along with an ungodly amount of recipes for the event. It appears several updates to try and help the situation have been released, but still problem-some. This is a prime example of “always-connected” games gone wrong.

    Let’s talk about item storage. Why is there not a chest to craft to place outside your home to hold normal items like wood and minerals for crafting? No, I have to go inside my house, wait for a load screen, pick items from storage, craft with an inside crafting table, put things away and then back outside to wait on another load screen. So if an item broke and you didn’t have the resource on you to craft, whatever you were hoping to get will despawn while forced to go in to get items to craft. This is especially painful early on in the game with limited on character storage space.

    Now onto the crafting mechanic. If I’m trying to craft multiples of the same item and have the resources to do so, why do I have to go through multiple screens and animations to craft the same item over and over? Talk about time waster.

    One last complaint. I had a visitor come to my a campsite. Not a visitor I wanted, but chatted with them to see what they had to say. My only 2 responses were to offer them a house only island. Could not refuse them coming. Only good news is by a quick search result that I can kick them off later after move in and several days.

    Don’t get me wrong, the game is fun and offers a lot, but can still be drastically improved on function. Expect a lot of clunky and repetitive animations and not any type fluid gameplay. The game is good by offering things to come back daily and check on resources. But, a lot of free to play games do the same with the same clunky gameplay mechanics. Publisher stepped up the graphics moving from 3DS to switch, but fluid gameplay is lacking for basic mechanics and to keep the game moving forward. The idea of less loading screens to keep the player immersed is something other companies are doing well. This game is lacking that in some key areas as described.    … Expand
  81. SuperDelphi
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    A brand-new Animal Crossing experience! And a fresh one. The in-game content seems endless, while the typical atmosphere of the franchise is fully present.
    Nothing to say. Awesome
  82. skai90
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This Game is perfect after a hard day of work to relax and have a good time.
    You can play it 10 min a day or 4 hours a day - its a lot what you can do.
    When you like NL you also will love NH!
  83. ZachPack
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This is the second best looking game on the switch in terms of art style and graphics and the game play is just like good old classic AC and i love the new mile system to keep doing daily activities in-game i hope the future updates keep the game going for years.
  84. RosemaryRally
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Uh oh looks like Nintendo forgot to put a game in their game.

    To be fair, you can spend 4 years snorting coke and make the game in the last 6 weeks
    -Dunkey
  85. BrushedRed
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Such a great series! I've been playing since the first one on Gamecube. Taking what we already love about the series and building on it, this game will be just as good as we all hoped for, no doubt about it. The crafting aspect is very welcome and being able to shape and remodel your island to your will is such a step forward for the series. I've only put around 5 hours on this so far, butSuch a great series! I've been playing since the first one on Gamecube. Taking what we already love about the series and building on it, this game will be just as good as we all hoped for, no doubt about it. The crafting aspect is very welcome and being able to shape and remodel your island to your will is such a step forward for the series. I've only put around 5 hours on this so far, but I'm already in love!

    After spending 5-10 more hours on it today, I can say this is easily the best animal crossing to exist! They really covered everything, and everything is turned up to eleven. Each and every aspect that could have gotten better has gotten better, just look at the museum for instance! It is incredible!
    … Expand
  86. Edgery95
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    From my first 4 hours of playing, I can tell this game is an absolute master class in creativity. I don't normally enjoy games like this but there's just something about the charm and progression system that fills me with joy. If you're on the fence and want a completely lax, joy filled experience, then I can't recommend this game enough!
  87. Sorites
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I haven't played animal crossing since Wild World on DS. This game is HD and a great step up. I've enjoyed every aspect of the game. This game is the best animal crossing game to date. People who are review bombing because they can't have seperate islands per switch are just being childish. The game wants to create that social experience and that decision is a creative one. I personallyI haven't played animal crossing since Wild World on DS. This game is HD and a great step up. I've enjoyed every aspect of the game. This game is the best animal crossing game to date. People who are review bombing because they can't have seperate islands per switch are just being childish. The game wants to create that social experience and that decision is a creative one. I personally and glad that it's limited one island per switch. Get the game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  88. Doublematt23
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    People are over reacting amazing single player meh multiplayer simple Nintendo has meh multiplayer
  89. TeddyBear0-0
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    can't stop playing this is what I've been waiting for btw if you don't like animal crossing then don't buy it because its more of the same so yeah if not its amazing
  90. AmiigoCD
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Unique concept, pacing and vibe. A true open world game where you dictate the pace and even the plot. One of the all time great games.
  91. aperoll
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Imagine rating it one star simply because you don't like one design choice. As if all of the good was completely wiped out simply because you can only have one island.

    It sucks that that's the case, but at the same time the game is fantastic. I mean, it's the best animal crossing experience so far. You'll love it.
  92. BabaYega
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Carismático, relaxante, e com um esmero absoluto.

    Um carinho absurdo da Nintendo nesta obra.

    Obrigatório.
  93. eliasstosve
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Made a metacritic account just to give this game a 10/10
    Today is the day my Animal Crossing addiction began.
  94. Obamaprism
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, beautiful graphics, lots of heart and soul was put into this game. I’ve already spend hours just fishing that’s how good it is. It’s a good game for new and old fans.
  95. Adikia
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Ive seen a lot of these reviews saying, why is there only one island per switch. This was told to us way before the release, another thing, Anyone reading this debating whether or not to get it, please take the editors review more serious than these ones, as theres a group of Facebook switch members downrating the game on purpose, because they want another game to be higher rated :)
  96. Marayna
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    the whole one island per switch console is a bunch of bs. don’t waste your money just play the ds versión at this point. would be a 10/10 game if it didn’t cause family issues with us not being able to have our own island. disappointed!
  97. Megakrage
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    the review bombers have 0 lives. the game is great. the best animal crossing yet. no its not a crazy adventure or anything like that. its just a nice relaxing game where you take care and build up an island with animal friends. it doesn't advertise itself as any more then that. so if you are disappointed then you are delusional. especially with this one since it has made so manythe review bombers have 0 lives. the game is great. the best animal crossing yet. no its not a crazy adventure or anything like that. its just a nice relaxing game where you take care and build up an island with animal friends. it doesn't advertise itself as any more then that. so if you are disappointed then you are delusional. especially with this one since it has made so many improvements and more reasons to keep playing.… Expand
  98. SwedishFlopper
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is Animal Crossing! People that are complaining, just bought this game because everyone else was buying it and didn't do any research about the style of game. It was advertised it was 1 island per switch. Yes you have to wait real world days for stuff to progress because it's animal crossing. It's like you bought Doom Eternal expecting there to be a deep woven narrative with heavyThis is Animal Crossing! People that are complaining, just bought this game because everyone else was buying it and didn't do any research about the style of game. It was advertised it was 1 island per switch. Yes you have to wait real world days for stuff to progress because it's animal crossing. It's like you bought Doom Eternal expecting there to be a deep woven narrative with heavy dialogue and character building. Actual game score 8/10.… Expand
  99. Fuzi0n
    Apr 30, 2020
    1
    One island per console. Yes, one island PER CONSOLE. Not game, not account, but PER CONSOLE.

    Nintendo is being incredibly greedy, and is probably also desperate to push Switches out the door before the next gen arrives.
  100. Skinny_ev
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Great game, so relaxing in these times. Everyone seems to be complaining about only one island per switch but I sort of like this idea. I am player two and there have only been a few things that I haven't been able to do but in the grand scheme of the game and the fact that you can explore so much.
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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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