Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Eve84
    Apr 2, 2020
    3
    The core game is as good as it always was: talk to animals, catch bugs and go fishing while collecting furniture and expanding your house.

    However: this is the most contentless Animal Crossing since the original. Almost 90% of content, meaning shops, activities, items and NPCs from New Leaf and other entries is missing. It's honestly barren and boring compared to older titles. This    The core game is as good as it always was: talk to animals, catch bugs and go fishing while collecting furniture and expanding your house.

    However: this is the most contentless Animal Crossing since the original. Almost 90% of content, meaning shops, activities, items and NPCs from New Leaf and other entries is missing. It's honestly barren and boring compared to older titles.

    This is a huge step back for the franchise.    … Expand
  2. Bergein
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. All the people review bombing are just entitled children don't let there review sway your decision to buy this awesome game.
  3. Dizzydes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Good stuff, no idea why it's currently at a 6.5 y'all stay mad. Anyways chillie
  4. rickycarrillo
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    To say that co-op is terrible, or that the game isn't fair, simply means that you're not putting in the effort to enjoy the game. Player 2, if you are coming into the game expecting that you'll be able to do so so much, you wont. Just like player 1, they had to slowly and painstakingly put time into the game to get to the points you're complaining about.

    I understand the one island per    To say that co-op is terrible, or that the game isn't fair, simply means that you're not putting in the effort to enjoy the game. Player 2, if you are coming into the game expecting that you'll be able to do so so much, you wont. Just like player 1, they had to slowly and painstakingly put time into the game to get to the points you're complaining about.

    I understand the one island per switch, but there's two reasons for this.
    First, an island takes up a significant amount of space on your switch. With the addition of progression and adding items to your inventory, and your museum and encyclopedia, that all adds up. Then imagine every user on a switch, 8 users with their own individual islands, on top of that per user, 7 additional houses per shared island. That's a grand total of 8 unique islands, and 64 unique players. That amount of data adds up, quickly.

    Secondly, adding onto the data situation. The game allows 8 users total on an island. If you're playing online, the max is 8 on your island total. Given the switch has a total of 8 users, its the best choice to make. One island per switch, one player per user.

    To review bomb a game means you aren't taking time to understand and come to terms why the game is built like this.

    Overall, in my opinion, the game is a 10. With future DLC, it'll bump it to an 11.    … Expand
  5. javotin
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game, true to the Animal Crossing series while trying out some fresh and effective mechanics such as crafting and terraforming. Don’t listen to people who are giving this game 0 stars— they’re just salty that you can only have one island per Switch?
  6. werekitten
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is essentially a remake of the original animal crossing and it’s beyond amazing. I know a lot of people are mad because they have to share their island with the people that they actually physically live with in the real world but that’s how animal crossing games have always been. Back in the day you could add people you lived with to your town but you could only play one at a time,This is essentially a remake of the original animal crossing and it’s beyond amazing. I know a lot of people are mad because they have to share their island with the people that they actually physically live with in the real world but that’s how animal crossing games have always been. Back in the day you could add people you lived with to your town but you could only play one at a time, now you can actually have two people play at the same time which is, like I said before... amazing!! If you don’t wish to exist on the same island as the people you live with I wouldn’t blame the game for that, seems like that is something that is a much deeper more personal issue… Expand
  7. GreedyNintendo
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    It's a good game dont get me wrong. However, the inability to have separate islands per console is an outdated model. Especially when the hardware can clearly support it. Would give it higher rating if only nintendo had its neighborhood good guy feel. But I guess they have the mentality of every other game dev and want us to shell out hundreds like we are a bunch of idiots. HadIt's a good game dont get me wrong. However, the inability to have separate islands per console is an outdated model. Especially when the hardware can clearly support it. Would give it higher rating if only nintendo had its neighborhood good guy feel. But I guess they have the mentality of every other game dev and want us to shell out hundreds like we are a bunch of idiots. Had respect for nintendo but know ive lost it. Crazy part is this will keep happening and I'll watch one of my favorite companies become a ubisoft or ea… Expand
  8. MrPots
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Can’t even play the game. This is overrated unplayable trash. Do not buy. Play stardew valley instead. Much better in everyway. There’s no real character creation, story is super boring, limited gameplay styles and dated graphics make Animal Crossing: New Horizons one of the most overrated games of all time. So many regrets playing, not to mention coop and multiplayer is a lie.
  9. Butler1989
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    Hi,

    The game itself is ok. However limiting to one island per console is crazy! My partner played before me now I basically can't do anything she has to do everything. To get DIY recipes the second player had to buy them but only after the first player has got them during game play. Essentially Nintendo expect you to have a second switch for all users to fully enjoy this game which is    Hi,

    The game itself is ok. However limiting to one island per console is crazy! My partner played before me now I basically can't do anything she has to do everything. To get DIY recipes the second player had to buy them but only after the first player has got them during game play.

    Essentially Nintendo expect you to have a second switch for all users to fully enjoy this game which is nuts. You pay alot of money for these games you at least expect everyone to be able to use them properly on one console!

    I really hope Nintendo address this in an update!    … Expand
  10. ThatSnailIsFast
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Y'all are being ridiculous. This game is phenomenal and it doesn't deserve to be review bombed because you can only have one island per system. I get it, kids won't enjoy the feature, but review bombing ignores how otherwise extraordinary this game is.
  11. Frogblast
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    I am second player and nothing to do. Totally un acceptable for a 80$ game!!!
  12. Jacklg
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    The review bombing is dumb, this is a super polished and incredibly fun game that deserves all the praise and popularity its getting
  13. GaryGaryGary
    Apr 7, 2020
    2
    We bought this to play as a family and wanted especially to encourage our 6 year old daughter to get involved. We made her the main resident, and carried on from there. What we didn’t know is that the remaining three of us are basically just passengers in her game. She hasn’t taken to it like we hoped and now the rest of us can’t do anything because the island won’t progress. We wanted toWe bought this to play as a family and wanted especially to encourage our 6 year old daughter to get involved. We made her the main resident, and carried on from there. What we didn’t know is that the remaining three of us are basically just passengers in her game. She hasn’t taken to it like we hoped and now the rest of us can’t do anything because the island won’t progress. We wanted to all be on the same island so this would help us anyway, but you can’t even decide to have an island each. You’re just stuck. I’m sure the single player game is fine, but don’t bother with it if you’re looking for the couch multiplayer.… Expand
  14. DukeJon
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    The other user reviews are correct; the insane design decision of having one island per switch has effectively killed multiplayer for this game. You simply feel like a guest on someone else's island, and if the player who registered the island stops playing all gameplay progression comes grinding to a halt, potentially causing you to lose many hours of work. In addition to that I foundThe other user reviews are correct; the insane design decision of having one island per switch has effectively killed multiplayer for this game. You simply feel like a guest on someone else's island, and if the player who registered the island stops playing all gameplay progression comes grinding to a halt, potentially causing you to lose many hours of work. In addition to that I found single player rather pointless and cumbersome. Selecting tools, crafting, managing your inventory are all much more of a chore than they should be. The NPC's are all very boring, just wandering around all day and coming out with the same stock answers. Crafting your own furniture and items is pointless if you can't actually interact with them. What's the point of crafting a musical instrument if you can't use it? Why bother with a mirror if you can't see your reflection? Instead you just spend your time gathering resources. It's not that I dislike games of this genre, per se, but with Animal crossing you start off on such a tiny island with so little to do that's interesting I am really struggling to see why there are so many glowing reviews. Stardew Valley is a hundred times better than this meagre offering and that's an indie game developed by one person.… Expand
  15. kritikmeter
    Apr 5, 2020
    1
    Nice phone app for a not to smart 12 year old girl.

    Not recommended for adults.
  16. SleepNot
    Apr 5, 2020
    6
    ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS is a new school tamagotchi. Pure gameplay, like sims and etc. Can't recommend to everyone.
  17. YouDontKnowMu
    Apr 20, 2020
    3
    This game is a farming game, but every farming feature is lame, nothing is made to help the player, you perpetually asking you to switch your items, you don't know if your stuff is broken, you can't split a stack of items with the size you want. You can't really play at the same time on the same console...
  18. Manu4547
    Apr 22, 2020
    4
    Bastante malo comparado con otros animal crossing, se hace aburrido y es repetitivo
  19. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    ok people, i see many reviewers gave this masterpiece 0/10 or something like that and that alone makes me super upset. This game is amazing, very fun to play, very friendly, gives you freedom to do whatever the hell you want with your island and because "I cAn'T pLAy WiTh mY kId i GivE tHis GaMe 0/10" reviews many people might actually not buy it and miss such an amazing experience. Thisok people, i see many reviewers gave this masterpiece 0/10 or something like that and that alone makes me super upset. This game is amazing, very fun to play, very friendly, gives you freedom to do whatever the hell you want with your island and because "I cAn'T pLAy WiTh mY kId i GivE tHis GaMe 0/10" reviews many people might actually not buy it and miss such an amazing experience. This game is awesome. and you can play with you kids, god damn it. You just have to live on the same island and share things, which is still so much fun, as you can all donate different thing things to the museum and all of that, which is super awesome. JUST GO AND PLAY THIS GAME IT IS AMAZING YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!… Expand
  20. Cpal4554
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. So much fun stuff to do. Very well made, both for tv and handheld use. Easily worth the money. Considering how much fun is to be had, it makes sense they put in some restrictions. Not worth complaining about, you’ll still get hundreds of hours out of it, each!
  21. guiwald
    May 1, 2020
    10
    To quote my girlfriend: "That's the best game I've ever played!".
    And she is player number 2.
    Good job. And shame on 0 bombers. The concept of the game is pretty clear, has always been. Having restriction makes me speak with my girlfriend about the island, how to make it better, together.
  22. Robert2
    May 29, 2020
    10
    I’ve spent 200 hours on this game and it is so much fun. I do not understand why people would give it a zero solely because it has no second island option. Sure it’s kind of annoying to share with my sister but this game is really well done and fun to play. You can tell the developers put in a lot of time and effort and they still come out with major free updates. I think a lot ofI’ve spent 200 hours on this game and it is so much fun. I do not understand why people would give it a zero solely because it has no second island option. Sure it’s kind of annoying to share with my sister but this game is really well done and fun to play. You can tell the developers put in a lot of time and effort and they still come out with major free updates. I think a lot of developers could learn from this like game freak by allowing free updates that improve the game over time instead of dlc that costs 30 dollars for assets that should have been in the base game. Kinda going off on Pokémon so I’ll get back to animal crossing. I love all of the new characters and improved quality of life additions. One complaint is the tool durability but it’s only a minor pain once you upgrade your shop. I’d give it a 9.5 out of ten but I want to give a ten to combat all of the zeros given to this game.… Expand
  23. rlosey13
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best Animal Crossing title in the franchise! The world looks great, the villagers are bright and cheerful, and terraforming is very addicting. I recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a relaxing life-sim.
  24. marvelmaniac
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    The new version is so good it has to be the first time in the world and I have a lot of fun with the game and the game is so much better than the other app I have been to the store and I don’t know what to do with the new one and the other two of them are the same as the same thing as the other side of the table in a row and a small one on a plate and the first one was a little too easyThe new version is so good it has to be the first time in the world and I have a lot of fun with the game and the game is so much better than the other app I have been to the store and I don’t know what to do with the new one and the other two of them are the same as the same thing as the other side of the table in a row and a small one on a plate and the first one was a little too easy but I would love it … Expand
  25. redamper
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    It's a great game but it sucks to be player 2. I bought the game and my girlfriend created her character first, so no I can't build a museum, can't build a store and so on. Also, if she had already collected most of the resources and watered all flowers, all I can do is go fishing, catching bugs or travel on another island. Everything is very cute on the island, but it leaves no content for me.
  26. AShinyGiratina
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Point and laugh at the children in the User Reviews giving this game a bad score just because of how salty they are.
  27. Gingergirl
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    The fact you can only have 1 island per console sucks. My husband i purchased, and we are first time players of Animal Crossing. Had we known we couldn't each have our island, accomplish our own objectives, name them, and all etc. We would have never purchased.
  28. Baumstyler
    Apr 15, 2020
    1
    could have been a awesome game if it wouldn't restrict the second player so extremely.
  29. Jornass
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    Only 1 players can play the game. others can just follow. so if more people play the game you need more nintendos... 55 euro for a gamne only 1 player can play is a ripoff.
  30. Hereswaldo10
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Definitely the best iteration so far! I've only played for a few days but there is SO much to do and it really gives you all creative liberties as advertised. I haven't even made it to future portions of the game, but I'm so excited to see what this game has in store for me!

    There is no strong narrative, but that's standard for AC games. Graphics are amazing, and the island feels much    Definitely the best iteration so far! I've only played for a few days but there is SO much to do and it really gives you all creative liberties as advertised. I haven't even made it to future portions of the game, but I'm so excited to see what this game has in store for me!


    There is no strong narrative, but that's standard for AC games. Graphics are amazing, and the island feels much more alive compared to previous games.

    I know there's been a lot of criticism of only one island per console, but I honestly LOVE the concept of sharing an island on the console. It makes the island feel more alive and is true to real life, that you're not the only one in the world.    … Expand
  31. Interruptor
    Apr 12, 2020
    1
    I've decided to give it a really low score as I've paid full price for this overhyped mobile game and we've pretty much stopped playing it in the house. Even my 6 year old who is the main player (I also didn't even imagine a developer would do something like this so I let her have a go first) has stopped playing after spending days collecting eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggsI've decided to give it a really low score as I've paid full price for this overhyped mobile game and we've pretty much stopped playing it in the house. Even my 6 year old who is the main player (I also didn't even imagine a developer would do something like this so I let her have a go first) has stopped playing after spending days collecting eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs and eggs.

    1) Only one island per console
    2) The first player is the only one, yada, yada, you know where this goes...
    3) The island is tiny! There is hardly anything to see or do! It's so full I'll looks like a Wii menu or lobby for a larger game. This is no BOTW I'm telling you!
    4) The camera is something out of the 90s! You can't see what your doing if you're behind an object. It's infuriating!
    5) Tasks are boring and repetitive. Find wood. Sell. Catch shells. Sell. Pay mortgage. Repeat. Jesus it's dull! Oh wait! A new fish species for the museum!... Oh, it's not, it's an…
    6) EGG! Eggs! Eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs lovely eggs, lovely eggs! Eggs eggs eggs eggs.

    The game is an absolute ripoff. Go buy 3 or 4 indie titles for the money instead.    … Expand
  32. Shmelkin
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    I was waiting for this game about a month. This is my first game in series. Was very excited about living on the island with my wife. The game is awesome. Graphics, activity, visiting other players islands, postcards, mails, etc.

    But my personal score is 5/10. Why? Well because my wife landed on the island first. And now im living on my wifes island. Thats right. This is NOT our    I was waiting for this game about a month. This is my first game in series. Was very excited about living on the island with my wife. The game is awesome. Graphics, activity, visiting other players islands, postcards, mails, etc.

    But my personal score is 5/10.

    Why? Well because my wife landed on the island first. And now im living on my wifes island. Thats right. This is NOT our island. Second player have NO rights. He can just run around, gather stuff, catch fishes, sometimes help the first player collecting resources for new buildings. Is it interesting for the second player? I dont think so. The progress of the second player fully depends from the first player. This is a HUGE disapointment.

    I hope Nintendo will give us the oportunity to delegate authority of the Speaker (russian version of the game) to second player.    … Expand
  33. amatzx
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    The game content is great and and looks gorgeous. While the game mechanics is almost perfect - for the primary player at least. The game should provide equal experience across Switch users/profiles, be it the one who played the game first or the secondary players. If Nintendo fix this issue, I would give this game a perfect score in an instant.
  34. Giblets
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Fun game. Highly polished single-player experience. However, the multiplayer/single island per console has soured my feelings about the game.

    The game experience for the second resident (P2) is considerably different and IMO lesser than that of the "island representative" (P1). As P2 I have very little control or influence over what is built in the town and where. I cannot contribute    Fun game. Highly polished single-player experience. However, the multiplayer/single island per console has soured my feelings about the game.

    The game experience for the second resident (P2) is considerably different and IMO lesser than that of the "island representative" (P1). As P2 I have very little control or influence over what is built in the town and where. I cannot contribute directly to town projects with my resources. I am prevented from unlocking certain recipes. I am prevented from using certain tools until P1 unlocks them as part of the story.

    The only way for multiple players to get the full experience of building and refining their own island is to buy multiple consoles. I don't interpret this as malice/greed so much as an oversight. What works for a handheld does not necessarily work for a home console like the switch.

    As it stands I recommend the game for single players, but I cannot fully recommend the game to anyone sharing a console.    … Expand
  35. xSaur
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    I started playing BEFORE my boyfriend. And in the end, after he went into the game, he just had NOTHING left to do there, because I had already collected all the loot and everything that was on the island. The limitation of one island per Switch is so annoying, why we need co-op mode at all, when only one player gets everything? Sad that Nintendo don't care about fans, only about sellingI started playing BEFORE my boyfriend. And in the end, after he went into the game, he just had NOTHING left to do there, because I had already collected all the loot and everything that was on the island. The limitation of one island per Switch is so annoying, why we need co-op mode at all, when only one player gets everything? Sad that Nintendo don't care about fans, only about selling overpriced games with low fps. Jeezuz, Nintendo really has became worse than EA.… Expand
  36. DubzCheckEm
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    Pretty unbelievable how the multiplayer turned out to be. The game itself is pretty enjoyable, but for a family trying to share the game... I just don't see how not allowing each player to enjoy the same features is justifiable. Hopefully they make some kind of patch to address this, but I doubt it. If you play solo, go for it.
  37. Fnaf12344
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    Das Spiel ist sehr gut. Für mich und meine Schwestern ist es ein riesen Spaß und jeden Tag gibt es was neues zu machen. Auch dass System mit dem das man nicht alles sofort bekommt ist sehr gut gelungen. DA man sich jetzt mehr Zeit fürs spielen nehmen muss um voran zu kommen. Ein sehr guter Nachfolger
  38. fortineau74
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Je suis scandalisé par le fait que mes enfants ne puissent pas avoir chacun leur propre île. Encore un service minimum pour Big N qui nous force la main pour acheter encore et encore. Je met 2 car je me sent trahi par la publicité mensongère.… Expand
  39. Chaos80
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    good game really enjoying it. really wish they made better design decisions such as making online behind a paywall and you only being able to have 1 ISLAND PER CONSOLE. whatever dude just annoying
  40. Oatman
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    This game is awful, boring, and dull. You can only have one island per console. I want my money back.
  41. Ascathar
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    I made a metacritic account specifically for this review. This is not a review-bomb, this score actively reflects the amount of joyment I got out of this game keeping in mind the following things:

    1: The 60 dollar price tag 2: The Islands limitations 3: The gameplay itself The game itself looks beautiful, and the core gameplay loop is a lot of fun. This gameplay loop is relatively    I made a metacritic account specifically for this review. This is not a review-bomb, this score actively reflects the amount of joyment I got out of this game keeping in mind the following things:

    1: The 60 dollar price tag
    2: The Islands limitations
    3: The gameplay itself

    The game itself looks beautiful, and the core gameplay loop is a lot of fun. This gameplay loop is relatively unaltered for a second player who has to reside on the same island as the first. However, any meaningful progress, and thus reasons to boot up the game at all, has been stripped away for a second (or more) player.
    Being player 2(+) means you can not make progress towards the museum (and thus catching different bugs and fish is moot), it means you can not interact with villagers in the same way (and thus always have to resort to buying every item from the store, instead of being able to find the recipes through the story), and generally means you are living the life of an NPC on player 1s island.

    Being player 1, on the other hand, provides a well-polished and extremely rich game, fully worthy of a score around 9/10. It's a unique life simulator, where everything you accomplishes gives you no small amount of joy.

    In other words, this game is a gem, where one meaningful design flaw ruins the experience for hundreds of thousands of players (which I doubt is an exaggeration).

    I am contributing my own review in the hopes of any sort of change coming to this current setup.

    I am fully aware that having multiple islands per Switch is unrealistic, and would also detract from the premise of the game, but I do feel it should be possible for active players to have the same sense of wonder and explorations. Make npc's give player 2(+) the same items, allow player 2(+) to submit their captures to the museum, and allow them to contribute to the building of other items. I understand that the general lay-out of a town can be determined by one person, but that doesn't mean every fun element of the game has to be stripped away.

    Thank you for coming to my Ted-Talk.    … Expand
  42. AzilTheRatonga
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    So, I'm not going to review bomb the game like everyone else is. I actually do like this game and see it as a pretty okay game, not the best, not the worst. It's got wonderful fun and interesting villagers, and the game's great for when you just want to sit back and relax while the whole world burns from all the crazy **** going on but... here are my main issues with the game:

    -Island    So, I'm not going to review bomb the game like everyone else is. I actually do like this game and see it as a pretty okay game, not the best, not the worst. It's got wonderful fun and interesting villagers, and the game's great for when you just want to sit back and relax while the whole world burns from all the crazy **** going on but... here are my main issues with the game:

    -Island limitation, being restricted to one island per console is kind of a dick move in my opinion especially when I cannot do anything other than upgrade my house because I let my boyfriend make his character/island first. the Nintendo Switch is expensive as all hell, no one's going to buy a second Switch just because of that unless they're rich.

    -Controls. The controls are just.. awful, and apparently it's always been like this according to my boyfriend. I feel like with this being a new game, you guys could have fixed the controls so it's not a pain in the ass to whack a rock with a shovel, dig things up, capture bugs or chop down trees. You have no excuse to keep the controls the same as previous titles.

    -Story progression limitation, as mentioned with Island limitation, you, as the secondary player, cannot do **** meaning only the first character can do the story while you just sit there doing nothing other than upgrading your own house...so you end up having to wait until the the first player does things to do stuff. It really ruins the experience for everyone involved.    … Expand
  43. Hizubiki25
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    Having one island is bad but the game is good. But I hope they update the game to have multiple islands.
  44. LeeBa
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    The game had such hype behind it only to be quite possibly the most disappointing of the franchise it feels so unfinished its unreal Only 2 shops

    No island to meet new people and friends Tools break what is extremely irritating Slowest paced game we have ever had House prices are absolute insanity the last room costing 2.5 million! Also cant expand rooms for literally no reason Amiibo    The game had such hype behind it only to be quite possibly the most disappointing of the franchise it feels so unfinished its unreal Only 2 shops

    No island to meet new people and friends Tools break what is extremely irritating Slowest paced game we have ever had House prices are absolute insanity the last room costing 2.5 million!
    Also cant expand rooms for literally no reason

    Amiibo are way to much of a grind taking 5 days each total to have them move in and walk around and even then the spot can get taken meaning you could be putting in the work for nothing

    Diving is completely missing on the animal crossing game based on a island Furniture has been completely cut what shouldn't really be a thing keeping in mind how delayed this game was from new leaf and even had its date pushed back    … Expand
  45. Gnue
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    The game is mostly fun, although it runs into the standard animal crossing hurdle of having to wait days for everything. This would all be forgivable and even acceptable if you were able to have more than one island per game. With more than one active user the game grinds to an annoying halt. With the constant need to switch between accounts to share quest details. Yes, for some reason aThe game is mostly fun, although it runs into the standard animal crossing hurdle of having to wait days for everything. This would all be forgivable and even acceptable if you were able to have more than one island per game. With more than one active user the game grinds to an annoying halt. With the constant need to switch between accounts to share quest details. Yes, for some reason a second user has no ability to see details of the latest mission set by Tom Nook. More than that, some quests follow an all or nothing approach. So if you collect 15 iron and your wife, sibling or roommate has 15, you can't share in the glory. One of you has to drop them to the other to proceed. It's a silly limiting system and unexpected from a game that has allowed for multiple towns in the past.… Expand
  46. Elusive_Unicorn
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    This is the dumbest game ive ever played. I played the game in an endless grind for 5 hours straight only to get nowhere on my island and not move the island forward. Mr. Nook, not only never told me what I should do when asked, no one else on the island helped either. **** real. **** this game
  47. V4r0X
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    Only one island per switch? are you serious?, that means only one player can evolve the island and play all the missions...

    UPDATE NEEDED!
  48. rothedwards
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    Seems like a great game. Unfortunately... I have bought two copies and cannot progress due to horrible game design. How could they put out something to the public with such a huge flaw??
  49. Naida
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .... You already know why. One player per console isn't quite right for such a fun game. It's no fun for siblings to fight over being the founder. Hopefully this might get patched.… Expand
  50. weirdducks
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    While there are many good points with the game. I do enjoy playing, but the underlying issues of the lack of multiple islands, and the fact tools break are annoying and un-enjoyable. The idea that your tools break so often should mean the furniture you make as well should break just as often as tools. It just takes everything out of the groove and just infuriating when your tools justWhile there are many good points with the game. I do enjoy playing, but the underlying issues of the lack of multiple islands, and the fact tools break are annoying and un-enjoyable. The idea that your tools break so often should mean the furniture you make as well should break just as often as tools. It just takes everything out of the groove and just infuriating when your tools just break over and OVER again.… Expand
  51. Oil_Oil
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    I just want to preface this with, I am fine with the one island per console restrictions! I think it's a bit of an ea move but I truly am okay with it and I'm well aware it was properly disclosed to potential buyers early in development. What seems absolutely ridiculous is that really only one player is truly playing the game they payed for, while everyone else is stuck being a glorifiedI just want to preface this with, I am fine with the one island per console restrictions! I think it's a bit of an ea move but I truly am okay with it and I'm well aware it was properly disclosed to potential buyers early in development. What seems absolutely ridiculous is that really only one player is truly playing the game they payed for, while everyone else is stuck being a glorified villager who can upgrade their house. There aren't even ways to get recipes for certain furniture because there is no access to the story or even simple town upgrades like bridges and inclines if you aren't player one! This is ridiculous and Nintendo knows it, especially because these restrictions are not something Nintendo was upfront about because they knew it would hurt game sales. The absolute lack of care for it's customers in this regard is just not something I had come to expect from Nintendo and I am shocked and appaled. I payed for the game too and every player on the system should be able to play regardless of whether everyone is on the same island or not. Either make all players equal or give everyone their own island... because what we have at current is a game thats only fit to be played by player one. While I do understand that Nintendo is attempting to sell more consoles (though that's not even possible at this time due to them being sold out nearly everywhere) they are also selling a product, Animal Crossing is a product that people payed $60 and it CAN be held to the standard that every player in the game can actually... you know... play. Nintendo not being upfront about the fact that it is essentially a game only able to be played by one person oer console turns animal crossing into a **** product for everyone who shares a switch, which might I add with it's multiple accounts per console, was marketed as a sharable family console when it first came out, not something like a ds that everyone was meamt to have their own... I'm just going to be honest, if you share a switch don't get the game, not until something changes. Either you'll be the resident representative and you're family or partner will be stuck being upset amd probably a bit resentful (Ive been in and heard of plenty of fights breaking out over this game in families) or you'll be the second player and will find your gameplay so limited you'd be just as well off playing the free mobile game pocket camp. If you have your own switch, great, good for you, get the game I'm sure its a blast, if not, maybe get an older edition of the game or wait until its possible to buy another console, or play a game like stardew with a similar vibe to animal crossing. Just do anything but buy this game because you will be disappointed.… Expand
  52. ILoveMySword
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    I have one Nindendo Switch console for two children, I also sometimes play. My children and I play all nintendo games from our own accounts and only in that game we can not play this way. Greedy Nintendo entire an artificial restriction - 1 console with a game only for 1 account / person. I will not buy this game (so I would buy it). I hope that Nindendo will lift this restriction.
  53. DoctorEgg
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    1 egg, 2 eggs, 3 eggs, 4 eggs, 5 eggs, 6 eggs, 7 eggs, 8 eggs, 9 eggs...

    egg
  54. Perle
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    2 players can't be at the same console. Fix that Nintendo, and I give you 10 ⭐
  55. AdamNizz
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    I bought the switch when it came out and haven’t had a worse experience with it. Zelda was amazing, Smash was awesome, but Animal Crossing has been completely ruined. My wife used to love the original for game cube so I bought it, she made her own account on the switch and started playing. I decided to give it a try and only after playing for a few hours each did we realize that you don’tI bought the switch when it came out and haven’t had a worse experience with it. Zelda was amazing, Smash was awesome, but Animal Crossing has been completely ruined. My wife used to love the original for game cube so I bought it, she made her own account on the switch and started playing. I decided to give it a try and only after playing for a few hours each did we realize that you don’t each get your own separate save file. It completely ruins the game because we can’t both play and do what we want.… Expand
  56. Naroyto
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Where do I begin, no this isn't your regular blind rant of someone complaining about, one switch one island. I'm here to educate you why I chose to give this sorry installment they would like to call New horizons this score. Allow me to elaborate first and foremost this is an excellent single player game. To call it multiplayer would mean you have some sort of undying fanboy inside youWhere do I begin, no this isn't your regular blind rant of someone complaining about, one switch one island. I'm here to educate you why I chose to give this sorry installment they would like to call New horizons this score. Allow me to elaborate first and foremost this is an excellent single player game. To call it multiplayer would mean you have some sort of undying fanboy inside you telling you that it is. After many iteration this latest installment offers NOTHING and I mean ZERO new concepts, ideas or features involving multiplayer game play. That is what makes this such a lackluster game. I mean you go to a town and then what? Nothing absolutely nothing especially those posh elites thinking that you must do nothing to change a town or even run because it wears out the grass. Why have them over then? To show off your island that was obtained obviously by means of time travel and you have the audacity to set rules on your throne of lies? Seriously if you time travel you are only cheating yourself of the true experience of the game which is to grind and work hard for your accomplishments and should think twice about posting your "perfect" town for fake internet points. With nothing to penalize time traveler they just ruin the point of the game and finish it within a week. This game offers nothing new compared to the older games in fact the museum received an overhaul on its interior yet there is less to fill it with. Yes that's right because there are no paintings and no deep sea creatures to turn in.

    Another thing about that. There is still no new additions to the bug, fish and fossils list and that's shameful just going to find the same ones over again with nothing new to find.

    The crafting system was the most exciting thing I wanted. Until the gimic ran out faster than starting tools could last. Seriously it became more of a chore than a fun feature. There's no insensitive to get better gear if the cheapest one does the same job as a golden version of the tool. And on that note how about you explain why golden tools break? They are not supposed to break they are a symbol of one's accomplishments to obtain them and should not be reduced to the games gimic.

    Don't get me started with the island tour nonsense. And I paraphrase "each island you go to will never be the same as the last so make sure you do everything you can before you leave because we won't be coming back ever" yet, there are countless times I've visited the island with the same layout and same island shape and nothing in them. Way to bait and switch the experience of visiting 5 islands on end with slight differences.

    I'm glad that the events are stowed away so people can't just time travel to get everything off season that's right I'm talking to you time travelers, you're no better than businesses selling their Christmas stuff in August. Boy how hypothetical you all must be.

    Worst part is that they made a conscious decision to push the game release date further down the to ensure quality yet there is so many bugs in the game especially game breaking. You can lose your save file for popping a balloon in the sky. Yup every time you do that you risk data loss. Tell me again why was the game pushed back? If that was the choice why wasn't time spent to better multiplayer features. To summarize the game is great single player, terrible multiplayer and so much content is missing the game is bare bones and I'm not talking about holiday things I'm talking about what to do in game. There's nothing to do after an hour of play because the daily "chores" are completed that fast.    … Expand
  57. Justen_101
    Apr 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game and almost everything it has to offer. The only BIG issue is that I am the second player because my I let my girlfriend play first. Little did I know that it means that I am completely dependent of her actions to progress in the game. After achieving the 3 star rating that were needed to convince kk slider to come to the island, I could not do anything until my girlfriend would play again. It is very annoying to feel like a second rate villager compared to my girlfriend. If this wasn't a issue, I would gladly give this game a 10+.… Expand
  58. DrySideBench
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    This is a fun and relaxing game to play. There are a ton of things to do and many shenanigans possible. Definitely buy this game - ONLY if you live alone or are fortunate to have multiple switches ($260 to $360) per person that wishes to play this game. This was ok when the games used to cost $30, but not in 2020, not for $60. This was ok for the DS when the cartridge couldn't handle theThis is a fun and relaxing game to play. There are a ton of things to do and many shenanigans possible. Definitely buy this game - ONLY if you live alone or are fortunate to have multiple switches ($260 to $360) per person that wishes to play this game. This was ok when the games used to cost $30, but not in 2020, not for $60. This was ok for the DS when the cartridge couldn't handle the storage for multiple saves, but not for a 6+ GB game. I have refunded my game until Nintendo addresses this issue. Nintendo needs to stop milking money from us for nostalgia. I expect better from Nintendo.… Expand
  59. Sarcha
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    My partner and I purchased this not inexpensive game and are saddened to see that only 1 of us can have an island (1 island per switch). The other can have their own character and live there too, but the experience is not comparable. I was really looking forward to playing this game but I am unable to do so properly. I don't even bother playing as the secondary character as the experienceMy partner and I purchased this not inexpensive game and are saddened to see that only 1 of us can have an island (1 island per switch). The other can have their own character and live there too, but the experience is not comparable. I was really looking forward to playing this game but I am unable to do so properly. I don't even bother playing as the secondary character as the experience is so lacking, and seeing what my partner is achieving just adds emphasises this.
    So my rating is 0 as Nintendo have basically said that unless I'm willing (or more importantly, able) to purchase a second Switch, I cannot play. I am not willing or able to and I imagine this is the same for most Switch owners.    … Expand
  60. greeboid
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    One island per console. If there was the ability to have more than one island per console I would say this game is a 9 or a 10, but this forced island sharing is the one of the most obvious examples of corporate greed I've ever seen.
  61. josefineoa
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I had never played Animal Crossing before, I bought the game yesterday and was really excited to play. My boyfriend was the one to play first, and when it was my turn that's when I found out you can only have one island per console. Even worse, the secondary player can't even access all of the features in the game which makes the gameplay dependent on the primary player to progress. II had never played Animal Crossing before, I bought the game yesterday and was really excited to play. My boyfriend was the one to play first, and when it was my turn that's when I found out you can only have one island per console. Even worse, the secondary player can't even access all of the features in the game which makes the gameplay dependent on the primary player to progress. I think this is absolute **** and a very greedy move by Nintendo. I want to enjoy this game, but this makes it literally impossible. Hope you'll change this ASAP, or I'll seriously reconsider supporting your now greedy company in the future.… Expand
  62. Littlesqua37
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    My wife and I purchased this game. I started an island, next thing I knew my wife started an island. Low and behold she joined my island. Stupid design. I have played about 2 hours while my wife has played about 20 hours and can’t progress without me going on and unlocking stuff because we share an island. Equivalent of a $10 game. Not worth $60. Not worth buying for multiplayer. Not worthMy wife and I purchased this game. I started an island, next thing I knew my wife started an island. Low and behold she joined my island. Stupid design. I have played about 2 hours while my wife has played about 20 hours and can’t progress without me going on and unlocking stuff because we share an island. Equivalent of a $10 game. Not worth $60. Not worth buying for multiplayer. Not worth a good review because the design of the game is so poorly done!… Expand
  63. valefelix
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    ok, it's fine having just an island and sharing with my sister, it's not so cool being forced to share all the resources, but it's totally awful that the player 2 can't do anything to the island. unable to build bridges, new homes and also roads. that completely ruined the experience, my sister doesn't want to play anymore and maybe me neither
  64. Ottomobille
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    come on, really? multiple switches required? what a cash grab. Hopefully this **** will catch up with Nintendo sooner or later.
  65. Ihaveaname
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    Dear Nintendo ( and anyone who reads this),
    Ive been a fan of nintendos consoles and games my whole life. I had pretty much every console that came out after i was born and I loved them.
    One of my most loved games was animal crossing. I played every game in the series and even as an adult i played new leaf even till this day. Of cause i bought new horizons as soon as it got out and    Dear Nintendo ( and anyone who reads this),
    Ive been a fan of nintendos consoles and games my whole life. I had pretty much every console that came out after i was born and I loved them.
    One of my most loved games was animal crossing. I played every game in the series and even as an adult i played new leaf even till this day. Of cause i bought new horizons as soon as it got out and played it.
    Sadly new horizons is why i actually write to you guys for the first time.
    The game looks good and the crafting is fun but the game feels empty, unfinished and lacking. It feels like the bare bone basics of any animal crossing before it and thats it. The multiplayer is seriously lacking and that is for an console that has heavily been marketed as something to play together just unacceptable. Local multiplayer is pretty much just running behind someone and waiting for them to do something . The most i can do with the ones quarantined with me is collecting wood while one hits the trees and the other one picks it up and the worst thing is it doesn’t even go to that persons inventory but to that dumb chest. It doesn’t feel like you did or archived anything as the second player. You cant progress and since the game is so empty and the only thing to do is progress means the game is pretty much worthless if you are the second player.

    The online multiplayer is better but still boring after a few times there isn’t much to do with the person so it’s mostly just repeating everything you have done that morning on your island on another. I cant imagine why you would go back a step from new leaf there you knew already that there needed to be more for multiplayer and tried to add something.

    But the worst for me is that as far as i can see ive already ,,finished,, the game. My main motivations to play regularly in previous games were to build out my house completely, to build out the stores and get all the stores and then at last to make my town look pretty. Those where the long time goals, the big goals that stood over the smaller ones.

    Ive already almost completely build out my house because there is nothing else to do in this game than grind for money.
    In comparison it took me years to get to this stage in previous installments because there was so much more to do.
    As far as i can see ive already hit the top on the nook shop. There doesn’t seem to be another upgrade as far as the Internet can tell me.
    And the only thing thats left is making my town pretty and im already almost perfectly happy with everything on that front.

    When i started this game it felt abit boring at first because there wasn’t much to do right at the beginning it was slow. Something that already put off one of my friends that bought the game. Then after it picked up a bit i was so glad because i thought this was going to become great. But now after such short time i already have done what i can do and the daily chores have become kinda meaningless.

    Even if in updates you guys add stuff that had already been in previous games what motivation do i have to not play around with it for alittle bit and then put it down again? My town is already build all around the limited buildings that are in the game now. Getting rid of everything and terraforming it again will be a chore and will probably make any much needed content thats added less enjoyable.
    And when you guys now slowly add the stuff that should have been in it from the beginning will you even bother to put in something new?

    It makes me so sad and angry to leave such a bad review on the game. Because i love the game, i love the characters and im sure the people who worked on it put their heart into it. The items look gorgeous the characters and environments too. But the game is empty and it feels like there wasn’t enough time so it got sold unfinished in the hopes that nobody would play through the first part before it could get fixed up into an actual game.
    And it pains me so much to say this but i dont know if its worth the money it costs.
    I wont be telling my friends to buy it. Maybe ill tell them to wait until it actually gets made into a full game. I hear all the time that it will probably get updates that will ad in more. But for me putting out a game that feels unfinished is unacceptable. Updates shouldnt be there to make it a complete game but to add extra stuff to expand the lifetime of a game.
    Im more than disappointed im heartbroken.

    I hope this gets to the ones who can actually change anything about animal crossing/ the strategy that is currently used on this game.    … Expand
  66. Farkland
    May 19, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  67. dryricefields
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    The one island per console is a really huge issue. Nintendo just wants you to buy more consoles and copies. If they added the OPTION to share an island, this could be one of the greats on the switch, but sadly greed is a thing.
  68. AlatarielEledwe
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    Enjoy Earth Day review Nintendo!
    Thanks to be always the same mediocre industry when it comes to patches!
    I payed to be punished
  69. wjmarrero
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    Only one island per console. Nintendo needs to rethink this strategy, I for one will double think when buying Nintendo games in the future, that includes consoles.
  70. 7kurtis7
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very disappointed in the local multiplayer and one island per switch. Nintendo is horrible for doing this to families.… Expand
  71. RufioPG
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    The fact that it's getting review bombed speaks upon how absolutely amazing this game is. Y'all truly hate to see it winning.
  72. Vanelis
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    I'm really dissapointed with this game :( In my house im with my little cousin and my sister, and One island per console?! The only way to get another is to buy another console I don’t mind buying another copy of the game but another console is too much. I’m leaving such a negative score in the hopes nintendo has a change of heart. :(
  73. Kekekool
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    I don’t really like the changes they made in the update. Such a slow game to play. If I wanted to work this hard making fake money I would at least want the game to be more interesting. It sucks you can’t return a game once you buy it. I feel bad for all the people who are now stuck with this 80$ game
  74. CzechTea
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    This is the most relaxing game on Switch, the single-player content is awesome. This is the place to meet new friends.

    But why are people review-bombing this game? i know that "the one island per console" is bad, but its not a reason to give this 0/10. They did it on purpose.
    Shame on you people.
  75. psjim
    May 1, 2020
    10
    As a single-player experience, this game is phenomenal. I have seen this series progress since the first North American release on the Gamecube and to me, it seems like it just gets better and better. In previous games, it would feel like you are the only character who really matters. Animals would hardly interact with each other or their environments and New Horizons is a breath of freshAs a single-player experience, this game is phenomenal. I have seen this series progress since the first North American release on the Gamecube and to me, it seems like it just gets better and better. In previous games, it would feel like you are the only character who really matters. Animals would hardly interact with each other or their environments and New Horizons is a breath of fresh air in that department. It is hard to find a time when the animals won't be doing something, whether it's talking to each other, going fishing, or even reading a book. To me, this adds a much better feeling of connectedness between everything on the island. Multiplayer lends itself to getting stale pretty quickly right now, but I don't see that as a criticism that detracts significantly from the overall experience of the game. What you get from this game is a relaxing experience that stands on its own as one of the best in the series.… Expand
  76. HGee05
    May 2, 2020
    9
    A good way to relax despite what's going on in the world at the moment.
  77. Luminer
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Really good game, some people can think its a boring game but.... Well the point its to play a calm and peaceful game.
  78. veggie101
    May 5, 2020
    10
    The best animal crossing so far. I play it everyday without fail. I love how they keep updating it.
  79. Thepokemon
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This game is incredibly well designed. The game play is fun and lighthearted. I and my family all have copies of the game (5 in total) and we all have our own island. This requires everyone to have their own switch or switch lite, but it has really helped us to stay connected especially during this Corona virus period of time in our lives. The game itself is rather simple and straightThis game is incredibly well designed. The game play is fun and lighthearted. I and my family all have copies of the game (5 in total) and we all have our own island. This requires everyone to have their own switch or switch lite, but it has really helped us to stay connected especially during this Corona virus period of time in our lives. The game itself is rather simple and straight forward, every day you login, cut trees, fish, find fruit, craft recipes and pay off (albeit slowly) your debt to Tom Nook.… Expand
  80. Legendsteph
    May 9, 2020
    10
    It's a fun game mostly all I would expect from animal crossing the DIY is a great feature. It's a little crummy you can only build one island per console but with how they have it set up to visit other islands totally understandable. All around I think it is a great game and a big step up from the previous versionss.
  81. ZIGtv
    May 16, 2020
    9
    After almost two months of playing this, I can confidently say that this is an excellent game, and with the amazing sales, and the constant support for this title, that it will be one of the biggest titles in the Switches lifetime.

    Pros: The amount of detail put into it. For example, the museum, with its hundreds of fossils, fish and bugs. There is so much to do, you’ll almost never    After almost two months of playing this, I can confidently say that this is an excellent game, and with the amazing sales, and the constant support for this title, that it will be one of the biggest titles in the Switches lifetime.

    Pros:
    The amount of detail put into it. For example, the museum, with its hundreds of fossils, fish and bugs.
    There is so much to do, you’ll almost never get bored. There are tons of daily activities you do, and the game constantly encourages you to get that 5 star island rating.The seasonal events are mostly very fun(except for bunny day).There were only one or two moments around the end of the 130 hours I’ve played that I had nothing to do, but the next day when all resources re-spawn, you can do your daily chores, meet special characters, and do much more to try and improve your island. The sense of progression, and the feeling that everything on your island was made by you, feels great and rewarding. The online is pretty decent, and I like that you have a best friends list so that your best friends can help you and interact with your island more than strangers.

    Cons:

    The one island per console limitation is frustrating, since I tried playing with my friends locally, and it was very chaotic and confusing. If you’re buying this to play as a family, I would still recommend it, but only if everyone gets along well, and likes to work together. Some tasks in the game are a bit annoying to do, and the game starts off very slowly since to actually start the actual game and finish the prologue(which is everything before you get the upgraded resident services building), takes 5-6 days.

    Overall this is a great game that lived up to its hype, but for families who want to play together, the one island per console limitation is a huge turnoff. 9/10    … Expand
  82. Gaming69
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Do people think Nintendo reads Metacritic reviews? Anyway, this this game is fun and relaxing, and has decent graphics and great music, as per usual with Animal Crossing. It also brings lots of new features to the table, along with some annoyances, which hopefully get patched out. My actual score would probably a 7.5 or 8, but, well, you know. Seriously guys, stop being children. There areDo people think Nintendo reads Metacritic reviews? Anyway, this this game is fun and relaxing, and has decent graphics and great music, as per usual with Animal Crossing. It also brings lots of new features to the table, along with some annoyances, which hopefully get patched out. My actual score would probably a 7.5 or 8, but, well, you know. Seriously guys, stop being children. There are numbers between 1 and 10.… Expand
  83. Michael64
    May 17, 2020
    10
    This is a game you have to play! Ignore all of the other reviews! It is one of the best games I've ever played! While the one island per Switch thing isn't the best thing, all you have to do is buy a Switch Lite and the game! Just get a pre-owned Switch Lite for heaven's sake! People are really overexaggerating their reviews. Again, don't listen to any of them! This game is adorable andThis is a game you have to play! Ignore all of the other reviews! It is one of the best games I've ever played! While the one island per Switch thing isn't the best thing, all you have to do is buy a Switch Lite and the game! Just get a pre-owned Switch Lite for heaven's sake! People are really overexaggerating their reviews. Again, don't listen to any of them! This game is adorable and addicting, and will always have you wanting to come back each and every day! Building up your deserted island is so much fun, and even when you beat the game's "story," there are endless possibilities with your island! This is an absolute must-play! Again, ignore all of the negative reviews! Those people are over-reacting and over exaggerating. If you want to play the game that bad just buy a pre-owned Switch Lite. Not that hard. Definitely an 1,000,000/10 game! Thank you, Nintendo for making this amazing and wonderful game!… Expand
  84. WudzZalesia
    May 26, 2020
    0
    I have never played this game, i will never play this game, i don't own a switch, i will never own a switch but i give it a 0/10 review because everyone is talking about it on twitch and i don't like it. Also, you guys have some issue with island stuff so im gonna pretend it bothers me too. Why only one island per console?!?!!?!?1? WTF NINTENDO
  85. TheHonestNinja
    May 31, 2020
    1
    I wanted to love this game, but its not a game made for family , its made for people who lives alone who share no social contacts, the fact that only one instance of the game play can exist in a console is just overwhelmingly stupid and arguably the most arrogant and greedy thing ever since nintendo history. the only option to have 2 people play the game is to either buy a new console forI wanted to love this game, but its not a game made for family , its made for people who lives alone who share no social contacts, the fact that only one instance of the game play can exist in a console is just overwhelmingly stupid and arguably the most arrogant and greedy thing ever since nintendo history. the only option to have 2 people play the game is to either buy a new console for the other and a new copy of the game, or delete the first player’s account.
    i wish i could return this, people should be outrage because of this... i simply can not believe the score of reviews, anyone giving this more then 5 is biased, because it’s half a game.    … Expand
  86. Henryseraph
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitivo, Nintendo últimamente hace juegos muy básicos para Nintendo switch. Lamentable… Expand
  87. weliveforever
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Juego repetitivo sin gracia nada realista y muy malo gráficamente. No se lo recomiendo a nadie.
  88. KeyboardCowboy
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I'm surprised how low people rate this game. I've put in more than 200 hours and had a great time playing. This has been the perfect game for the lockdown in 2020. Also playing with another person on the same console same island makes it even more fun. If you put in 100+ hours in a game and had fun, that's at least a 9 out of 10 in my book. The value is incredible.
  89. joshwaahh
    Mar 23, 2020
    1
    Sick of hearing my mates talk about this **** game. f-------------------------------------------------
  90. Scutch1980
    Mar 21, 2020
    3
    This game could really benefit from respecting the players time a little more. It's a decent enough time to gather resources and craft things. But the worse offender is no way to retrieve your save file to a different Switch? I mean what do I have to do if I buy a new switch and have to sell the one I have now? No one at Nintendo knowss how to respect people's time?
  91. SpiffyStan
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    Started the game, played for an hour or so and then came back the next day only to have to start the entire game again, I'll be trading this one in.
  92. Dudestoon
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Animal crossing has always been about multiple people all working together to make your town better. People complaining about only getting one island are missing what animal crossing is about.
  93. LuckyPandaThug
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Really great game as always. The negative commentators are just **** I like everything they updated
  94. Veodok
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Super fun! Would recommend to any animal crossing fan! The island progression is really fun to go through and the book miles tasks are really engaging!
  95. lfnagata
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Vários jogos do Switch só podem ter um save, eu não sei pra que reclamar tanto
  96. SprinkleBunn
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best animal crossing game. Just everything I wanted for so so long. As a big animal crossing fan I'm giving this the yes.
    Can't wait to experience so much more.
  97. Pacifist1988
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Если бы я хотел кровавой бойни за возможность построить совой "райский уголок" на нашей единственной в семье консоле Switch, то купил бы DOOM Eternal!

    Самая, мать ее, мирная и добрая игра сезона.
  98. Marvs90s
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Suddenly everyone wants to play with more than one island on a switch, 5 hours into the game and the game is fun, relaxing and I always find something to do great game that doesn't deserve the 0 peole that maybe havent even play the game yet.
  99. Katzena
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    People voting 0 are just a bunch of cry babies. Just return your game. It's really good in my opinion. I love it.
  100. Marleysgame
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    All of the negative reviews are from people that are not familiar with the animal crossing franchise. Let me preface this by saying that in animal crossing, it was always 1 town per console from GameCube to now. Also, animal crossing never gave clear objectives because it’s a do what you want when you want kind of game - extremely casual. You can access your objectives through your nookAll of the negative reviews are from people that are not familiar with the animal crossing franchise. Let me preface this by saying that in animal crossing, it was always 1 town per console from GameCube to now. Also, animal crossing never gave clear objectives because it’s a do what you want when you want kind of game - extremely casual. You can access your objectives through your nook phone though and they are laid out for you, and all are pretty much optional to complete. Honestly this is a game that long time fans of the series will love, as well as fans of the mobile game pocket camp. It’s very open and do as you wish, which animal crossing has always kind of been like that. If you like stardew valley, you will probably like this game also.… Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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