Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,676 out of 6617
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  1. KyrioZ
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    TODOS LOS QUE LE PONEN MENOS DE 8 A ESTE JUEGO, DÉJENME DECIRLES QUE SU OPINIÓN VALE CALLAMPA Y QUE A NADIE LE IMPORTA XD
  2. NativeEyes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game and its so fun and it's even better seeing it on your TV. The people who are complaining about this game only having one island for one switch. It's like that on new leaf too. Stop your complaining and go buy another switch for all the people in your family. I'm gonna enjoy every minute of this game as well as all the nice graphics and playing with my friends.
  3. UVsensitive
    Mar 26, 2020
    1
    Bought the game digitally because EB games was closed. Playing on my old switch instead of switch lite because it can connect to TV. But since my old switch isn't my main, it has to be connected to the internet to see if I can play my own game. So I can literally only play at home.I wanted to be on my old switch so my gf can start and account and I could help her. But she doesn't get toBought the game digitally because EB games was closed. Playing on my old switch instead of switch lite because it can connect to TV. But since my old switch isn't my main, it has to be connected to the internet to see if I can play my own game. So I can literally only play at home.I wanted to be on my old switch so my gf can start and account and I could help her. But she doesn't get to experience any of the game. Now she has to play on my switch, while I play on hers. Once we buy 2 more physical copies so we can play.

    Never left my review for a game in my life. This is just greedy    … Expand
  4. Nyn
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    For me, there's no problem with the unique island ... i knowed before buying. But, all the players blocked by the first one's progression, it's just a very bad surprise after a few hours of playing for the 5 players of my family. It's the end of the game for 4 of us. For make her happy, we let my 7 years daughter playing first .... critical failure... I'm sorry, but it's my biggerFor me, there's no problem with the unique island ... i knowed before buying. But, all the players blocked by the first one's progression, it's just a very bad surprise after a few hours of playing for the 5 players of my family. It's the end of the game for 4 of us. For make her happy, we let my 7 years daughter playing first .... critical failure... I'm sorry, but it's my bigger disappointment for the moment.… Expand
  5. Mustaches
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    ok, i get that people are mad about not having two people playable on the switch, but don't review bomb the game! 0/10 basically means the game is unplayable. at the least please rate this game with a mixed review. through the whole series, animal crossing has restricted you to one island per console. nintendo isnt going to listen to review bombing. anyways, this game is really good! simple 10/10
  6. Estupedro
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    The game is so funny is a GAME. For play !. Zeros ? Pls buy and play the game first.
  7. supman
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best animal crossing game of all time. This is so beautiful. So comfy. Yeap GOTY.
  8. Animalhorizons
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best animal crossing game to date

    I understand that it’s only one island per console but Nintendo might change that very soon as the production team of animal crossing are very passionate towards their games
  9. chokkaku
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I love animal crossing and this is the best title
    everything is beautiful, everything is improved, and every animal crossing fan needs to play just say that.
    for people who are saying that nintendo didn't warn about being an island by nintendo switch, it's a lie, everything was warned, we even had a nintendo direct of animal crossing talking about everything in the game.
  10. flori_vld
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The long awaited hype for the sequel to Animal Crossing New Leaf has been met!
    The short delay was well worth it and I'm happy Nintendo took their time!
  11. Purplezzzz
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    i really hope that one day they will translate the game into portuguese, they will make commercials in portuguese direct subtitled in portuguese but the game is never in portuguese, after the representative from latin america said that it is not a prority to translate console games, just translate those of mobile games, in short their priority and only the money, you know they do dubbedi really hope that one day they will translate the game into portuguese, they will make commercials in portuguese direct subtitled in portuguese but the game is never in portuguese, after the representative from latin america said that it is not a prority to translate console games, just translate those of mobile games, in short their priority and only the money, you know they do dubbed commercials but it doesn’t translate the game for us, we are the biggest country in Latin America, I think they should listen to the fans more… Expand
  12. Dovahnoob
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    It's decent but it gets to a point were you've done everything you can really do that day apart from just grinding bells and miles and have to wait till tomorrow to do more stuff. The neighbours don't seem to do anything and it's annoying. In New Leaf I remember them doing activities with you frequently but in the 2 full days I've played this game so far, nothing.

    I love Animal Crossing    It's decent but it gets to a point were you've done everything you can really do that day apart from just grinding bells and miles and have to wait till tomorrow to do more stuff. The neighbours don't seem to do anything and it's annoying. In New Leaf I remember them doing activities with you frequently but in the 2 full days I've played this game so far, nothing.

    I love Animal Crossing but this is a let down. Customising your character and island with more freedom is awesome but that's all there really is. Nothing fun to do.    … Expand
  13. LordDoran
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Anyone rating this game a 2 or lower is an actual baby. "Game don't do what I want, wah wah". Grow up. They told you this from the beginning. Cancel culture is the absolute worst and being abused now on creations that are genuinely a great experience. Get over yourself keyboard Kevin, and focus more on getting out of your mother's basement than how many islands you and your imaginaryAnyone rating this game a 2 or lower is an actual baby. "Game don't do what I want, wah wah". Grow up. They told you this from the beginning. Cancel culture is the absolute worst and being abused now on creations that are genuinely a great experience. Get over yourself keyboard Kevin, and focus more on getting out of your mother's basement than how many islands you and your imaginary partner are able to play on.… Expand
  14. Antibomb
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Taking Animal Crossing to new heights. Yes, there are some limitations, like only having one island per switch. But the amazing gameplay offered here more than makes up for that. And let's be honest, this is not an evil Nintendo scheme to sell more consoles, it's a classic Nintendo limitation to make players play and have fun together. Which is actually working really well in my household.
  15. sethericson
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    While the game works for players on their own console, the absolutely irredeemable policies in place regarding progression, multiplayer, and access to content make the game absolutely ridiculous to deal with. For example, there is only one island allowed per switch system, which on its own isn't bad, but when you learn that the player that created the island is the "island representative"While the game works for players on their own console, the absolutely irredeemable policies in place regarding progression, multiplayer, and access to content make the game absolutely ridiculous to deal with. For example, there is only one island allowed per switch system, which on its own isn't bad, but when you learn that the player that created the island is the "island representative" and this account alone dictates the progression of the game, the entire user experience is ruined. absolutely ridiculous… Expand
  16. dbrandts
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is an excellent social simulator.

    For all of you complaining about the single-console multiplayer experience, I have some rhetorical questions below. For the complaints about one villager making all the story driven decisions: If you play this game as a family, does everyone in the family make all the real-life decisions or is it just the adults? Does everyone pay for the    This game is an excellent social simulator.

    For all of you complaining about the single-console multiplayer experience, I have some rhetorical questions below.

    For the complaints about one villager making all the story driven decisions: If you play this game as a family, does everyone in the family make all the real-life decisions or is it just the adults? Does everyone pay for the bills, mortgage, decide where the kids go to school? This game is a social simulator.

    For those complaining that you have to wait for the main villager to progress so you can enjoy the island as the second player: Do you not play together? Do you all not enjoy real life together and usually make decisions together? if you are an adult with kids, does the adult make most of the decisions or do the kids? This game is a social simulator.

    I understand the Nintendo Switch is very popular and there are many more new players to the Animal Crossing franchise. These complaints are mostly from new players to the series because previous installments of Animal Crossing are similar, i.e., New Leaf. If you played New Leaf and have complained on this site, not sure what you were thinking, and I can't help you.

    In conclusion, If you want an adventure game where you share one console but have separate experiences, I recommend The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Because that's what you all are complaining about, Animal crossing is not Breath of the Wild. All together now, this is a SOCIAL SIMULATOR!    … Expand
  17. Cyberdemon93
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing and i am personally sick of this review bombing nonsense it is an incredible game and very relaxing for me personally I highly recommend you go out and buy it
  18. Nerd012
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    BEWARE OF BUYING! YoU can only have one Island, if you want to have co-op you have to share an Island together. Player one is essessily the boss.
  19. YumYumCurry
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    If 2 Players want to play the game on one console, the second player will be seriously limited in his/her experience. So basically, since my girlfriend started the save file, i wont be able to play the full game. So i now kinda gifted this unwillingly to my girlfriend. Nice for her. Sucks for me
  20. monks99
    May 15, 2020
    10
    People are giving this a zero just because they are mad that they can't have more than one island! This game is one of the best switch games ever made. If the people weren't so passionate about this game..they wouldn't be on here giving it a zero...but a zero is rediculous!!
  21. Hav0k
    Apr 10, 2020
    4
    Most people have already noted that Nintendo botched the initial setup for this game. You can only create one island per CONSOLE. That seems insane, but that's been known for some time.

    I still would've reviewed the game a bit better than most, but after playing through their first "event", it's clear Nintendo has no idea what they're doing. They launch and promote the Cherry Blossom    Most people have already noted that Nintendo botched the initial setup for this game. You can only create one island per CONSOLE. That seems insane, but that's been known for some time.

    I still would've reviewed the game a bit better than most, but after playing through their first "event", it's clear Nintendo has no idea what they're doing. They launch and promote the Cherry Blossom event and talk about obtaining recipes, encouraging you to catch petals to create cool cherry blossom related items - then they make the recipes nearly IMPOSSIBLE to obtain. You could farm balloons hoping for recipes for HOURS and come away with one or two. How is this fun or interesting? What an awful, awful event.

    The cutesy graphics and adorable sound effects and music basically mask a completely broken game mechanic leading to wasted time and disappointment.    … Expand
  22. crazyeyecarl
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most    It's a glorified mobile game with the WORST "base building" gameplay I've ever seen. The point is you're supposed to be able to build your island how you want, yet it's ridiculously restrictive. A key feature is to alter terrain. When does that unlock? After the "story" is done, well after it would have been relevant to have.

    Then we get into the play, and wait aspects of the game. Most just turn the clocks on their system forward since it's all real time. All that proves is a severe lack of content.

    It's one of those things where I laugh because people are complaining about only being able to have 1 island. You can only have 1 island, because it's a mobile game. It wasn't made to be good. It was made to make money. So if you want to know who is ruining video games. It's the fans. They don't care if it's bad, they just want more. "It's Nintendo!" Yeah, It's Nintendo who is taking advantage of your wallet.    … Expand
  23. DCHHUMME
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Fun game. One Island is ridiculous. Only 1 player gets like 95% of the game. The other 7 miss out on a lot or can't progress further. Absolute moronic. The 2 is for the fact we planned to play together on one switch. Undoable. A higher rating would've been given if I planned to stay alone.
  24. Lifthrasil
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    This game is not a good and fun experience for anybody who shares their switch. The person who creates the island is the only one allowed to do anything and they're having a good time. As anybody after the island creator, you're just allowed to pay off your loans.
  25. AbnormalAdept
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    total waste of money. u can only get so far each day and u have to actually wait real time until morning. oh and if u time travel u earn less interest. better to not play it than to suffer by yourself
  26. Deinxceriis
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    One island per console means everyone in the household should buy a Switch right now and you might as well buy more controllers just for the heck of it cause you know they gonna go bad. If you wanna play a good quality game Nintendo is the way to go, but God'dang have fun running around with your kid being able to do nothing they can - no split screen or shared content at all.
  27. CactusToast
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    If you read any of the other mixed or negative reviews on this site, you'll see many people primarily complaining about being locked to one island per switch and having content restricted if they're not their not the first person to play. I've made a petition hoping to remedy some of these issues, link is http://chng.it/kDmvHyPx

    Every signature helps, so please sign and share!

    Thanks.
  28. Pandwiches
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I have found The hours of my days devoured by this game in a way that I haven't seen happen for quite some time. Honestly I was unsure if I even enjoyed games anymore but having grown up semi frequently playing the game predecessors I decided to give it a go and I'm glad I did. Please get this game it's amazing.
  29. Fluffybuttz
    Mar 25, 2020
    3
    Cash grab game from nintendo! You need to buy second switch console just for other member of family to progress game normaly.
  30. Nintai
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    If you've played the Animal Crossing franchise ever before, you'll know that the reviews about 1 island per console are trivial and nothing new. People want to make multiple accounts on their switch, create different islands, and hop over their islands to mass consume resources. Simply put, they're complaining because they can't cheat.

    The game brings back some great old mechanics like    If you've played the Animal Crossing franchise ever before, you'll know that the reviews about 1 island per console are trivial and nothing new. People want to make multiple accounts on their switch, create different islands, and hop over their islands to mass consume resources. Simply put, they're complaining because they can't cheat.

    The game brings back some great old mechanics like the money treesand the museum is downright beautiful. It's everything I expected and wanted from an AC game for years!    … Expand
  31. Cigitine
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    I love animal crossing always have and I'm sure i always will. My sister, mom and I have been playing since the first one on gamecube and all of the games have been super fun this one included but it dosen't seem the same it feels like its too different. Its still a fun game but i think they could've done better. I will continue to play for along time im sure of it but my family and iI love animal crossing always have and I'm sure i always will. My sister, mom and I have been playing since the first one on gamecube and all of the games have been super fun this one included but it dosen't seem the same it feels like its too different. Its still a fun game but i think they could've done better. I will continue to play for along time im sure of it but my family and i agree that they didnt need to change it this much but the game is still enjoyable.… Expand
  32. OneWheel
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    I loved this game as I started it up. It was so beautiful and seemed to be everything I wanted in an animal crossing game...

    Then the grind started. You need iron to unlock the recipes to explore your whole island. But you can't easily get enough iron to do that unless you can reach the rocks on the inaccessible parts of the island. So you harvest what little you can each day before    I loved this game as I started it up. It was so beautiful and seemed to be everything I wanted in an animal crossing game...

    Then the grind started. You need iron to unlock the recipes to explore your whole island. But you can't easily get enough iron to do that unless you can reach the rocks on the inaccessible parts of the island. So you harvest what little you can each day before being forced to wait till the next day to harvest more. And all the while, your tools are breaking, which costs iron to replace, slowing your progress.

    When you finally DO unlock the ladder to explore the whole island, you're tasked with wasting much, much more of your precious resources building stupid crap for NPC neighbors.

    This game has a lot going for it. BUT so, so much of the great content is locked behind arbitrary, frustrating, grindy nonsense. When you are the only character in the game capable of any decision making, crafting, or planning of any sort, it gets tedious fast. It wouldn't be so bad if you could *purchase* some of the resources you need, but you can't. You have to build the tools to harvest them. You have to harvest them. You have to build the furniture with them. You have to choose where the furniture goes. You have to do everything yourself if you want to unlock everything the game has to offer.

    Nintendo promised us an Animal Crossing game where we *could* completely customize every square inch of the island.

    Sadly, what they delivered is an Animal Crossing game where you are *forced* to customize every square inch of the island.

    This issue combined with the irredeemably stupid choices surrounding cloud saves and multiplayer make this one of the most disappointing games I've ever paid full price for. 5/10

    5/10    … Expand
  33. Birbie
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    I haven’t had animal crossing new horizons yet but from all the videos, gameplays, reviews and all I really love how it is. I really want to get it already haha, it’s worth it.
  34. Artemis410
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    One island, poor graphics.
    I think this game really deserve 0.
    Only way to be heard
  35. mNdo1337
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    As a second player (bought this game initially for my GF but also wanted to give it a try) I just can't enjoy the whole Animal Crossing Story & Game. I feel like a visitor on an island who can only collect, sell and upgrade his own house.

    The one island per switch limitation wasn't even communicated clearly. Thanks for nothing, Nintendo!
  36. hakonlo
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    I share a switch with my partner. Since they're the primary player, I'm stuck with effectively half a game. While I'm sure there are ways in which sharing an island would enhance the experience, the way New Horizons implements it isn't particularly fun for the secondary players.
  37. dm4bucs
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    I really like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but the local co-op is horrible and a real shame how they treat the secondary characters in the game. Already was letdown that we cannot have our own islands, but the fact the main character gets all the island progress quests really ruins the experience for households with more than one user and one switch.
  38. SomeGuy420
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    This game is phenomenal. It’s amazing. The graphics are great and there’s an amazing amount of detail. I love the vibe this game gives off. Now to all the people putting 1-3 because, they were the second player and there wasn’t a second island for you to make, how **** stupid are you??? When has the EVER been an animal crossing game were there were multiple towns for different save files?This game is phenomenal. It’s amazing. The graphics are great and there’s an amazing amount of detail. I love the vibe this game gives off. Now to all the people putting 1-3 because, they were the second player and there wasn’t a second island for you to make, how **** stupid are you??? When has the EVER been an animal crossing game were there were multiple towns for different save files? Like seriously? Maybe you should do your research before **** about a good game that you had no idea what you were doing.… Expand
  39. Pnymlc
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    If you have a family of kids who might have some interest in playing this game and you don’t have enough Switch consoles for each of them to have their own island, you may want to reconsider your purchase to avoid family feuds. Currently sharing with 4 family members (5th one pending) and while this game is fun for a solo player with your own island, once you have new players move in, youIf you have a family of kids who might have some interest in playing this game and you don’t have enough Switch consoles for each of them to have their own island, you may want to reconsider your purchase to avoid family feuds. Currently sharing with 4 family members (5th one pending) and while this game is fun for a solo player with your own island, once you have new players move in, you have to share (Or force others to share) limited resources, creative space, argue over plots of land, villagers and landscaping decisions. You have to greatly modify your play in order to accommodate for others on your island, which may be fun in some cases (co op with your SO) but with kids/others who will ruin things or don’t care about sharing.. your game experience is significantly reduced. Only the first player gets the special missions/rewards and any additional profile that moves in to the island is left in the dark as far as instructions and introductions and additional perks. For $60 you get to fight over who gets to play first in the day to get the limited resources of the island, and for the small cost of ANOTHER console, you can have a separate island for a second player! In the past you can easily have extra game cartridges/memory files for new islands but now you have to buy a whole additional console?! With 7 players in the house, we do pretty good with sharing the Switch so we know we don’t need a second one, so why would you force your players to have a second console for another island? This is outrageous of the game developers, and I will not condone this behavior by big companies who already have a lot of money to begin with. I refuse to patronize Nintendo and Animal Crossing any further because of their apparent and disgusting greed.… Expand
  40. Dioxiondol
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    One island per switch is a f***n stupid idea. Should have option to have each save file. Only player one can really play the game
  41. Mizuki2016
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I bought this game just to play the whole family, but this is impossible.
    My son created the island and now I can't do anything new, if my son doesn't play.
    Nintendo, this is a bad thing !!!!!
  42. Andarou
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    We were so excited for this game. So much so we purchased 2 switches and 2 copies of Animal Crossing. We promptly returned the unopened game and are looking to gift the opened version to a 4 year old, because that's how much it's worth. Absolutely boring game that is a waste of time and money.
  43. sneaky_bug
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This is it. I'm not buying any more nintendo products. The co-op in this game is just ridiculous. Forcing people to buy more consoles.
    The greed is disgusting. This is so anti-consumer.
    I played until the KK slider concert, I would have enjoyed the game if it didn't have the stupid multiplayer restrictions. I never have to deal with this level of crap with other consoles. It sucks cause    This is it. I'm not buying any more nintendo products. The co-op in this game is just ridiculous. Forcing people to buy more consoles.
    The greed is disgusting. This is so anti-consumer.
    I played until the KK slider concert, I would have enjoyed the game if it didn't have the stupid multiplayer restrictions.
    I never have to deal with this level of crap with other consoles. It sucks cause I really loved nintendo franchises. But they can't keep on doing this.    … Expand
  44. Starslight
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    As many people have mentioned, this game might be fine for a one-person household but for any more it’s awful. Second or later players can’t do hardly anything and everyone is stuck on the same small island. Only the primary player gets any significant control; everyone else gets a highly inferior experience. You can have only one player per Switch, which is ridiculous. No matter how muchAs many people have mentioned, this game might be fine for a one-person household but for any more it’s awful. Second or later players can’t do hardly anything and everyone is stuck on the same small island. Only the primary player gets any significant control; everyone else gets a highly inferior experience. You can have only one player per Switch, which is ridiculous. No matter how much fun this looks, it is in NO WAY a $360 game, which is what buying the Switch and game will cost you. Don’t buy this game! Spend it on something else, perhaps with actual decent value.… Expand
  45. Hoop24
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’tI got this game expecting both my girlfriend and I to enjoy it. I absolutely loved the game and spent countless hours on it. My girlfriend played separately on their account. Then we got to talking about it one day and I find out that not only was I forced to move on the island already created when I started, there are GOALS and parts of the game I didn’t even know existed and couldn’t access because I was not the first person to happen to play the game. I spent my money to only be able to play part of a game. I don’t understand why they can’t just be like every other game with save files and not take my freedom to play away.… Expand
  46. Annemarie99
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Fix the one island problem! It's so frustrating that only one person can make progress in the game
  47. praetorfenix
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    My kids are devastated. They are relegated to NPCs essentially since my oldest is the “founder”. One island per switch is a pure cash grab by Nintendo to sell more Switch consoles.
  48. Python365
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Spent hours trying to gather materials, miles, etc. only to find out that my wife's main account is the only one able to make progress in the game. Our little girl's account can't even make progress. We can't even get an axe. This should not be an issue for a game like this. Absolutely ridiculous. Great game if you have one switch account but terrible with other accounts.
  49. rennah13
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    If you are a solo player, you will likely enjoy the game. However, the decision to allow only one island per switch, along with the fact that only one player on the island has any power to progress, has hindered my experience to the point that I don't want to continue playing, and had caused me to lose all respect for whoever made this god awful decision.
  50. Konakki
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Bought this with my girlfriend. I let her play first, after she went to bed started my own character... Playing anything other than first character in this game is a waste of time and boring. Nintendo please fix this and let us create more than one island!!!
  51. JerryH2672
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    It only allows for only 1 Island per Switch, wich makes player 2s gameplay experience limited. Every game has savestates. This is a joke. This was my last Nintendo Game
  52. Toxagen
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This game is really good. Those complaining about the whole one island thing and co-op **** Listen here, New leaf was the same way, City Folk, EVERYONE WAS A RESIDENT! It's been like this since day **** one but I guess now that it's the switch it's a problem. Even in New Leaf, it was like this, the first person was the mayor and the next people were just islanders, I don't understand whyThis game is really good. Those complaining about the whole one island thing and co-op **** Listen here, New leaf was the same way, City Folk, EVERYONE WAS A RESIDENT! It's been like this since day **** one but I guess now that it's the switch it's a problem. Even in New Leaf, it was like this, the first person was the mayor and the next people were just islanders, I don't understand why people are hating on this game for the same thing New Leaf did but not blaming that game. Second, the new leaf had no Co-op, no Animal crossing game up to this point had no one console Co-op, so at least it is a thing? I don't understand the point that people bring up, it's like they don't know **** and are just angry because they didn't do their research. Animal crossing is fun either way and honestly, all the stuff that you can do as the first player does not matter. Yes, I do wish that there could be more than one island but in all honesty, it does not matter to me. Yes, I know that that is not a valid argument but still, it's not as big of a deal as people make it out to be… Expand
  53. aorneill
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Zero is as low as I can go? More like -100 Really Nintendo? One island per Switch? The first user has control over everything and all others are just residents WT Actual F! I am a single dad of two teenage girls and if you knew how much grief this has caused in my household I do not play these games but I do pay for then and from now on you are second on my list of stuff to never buyZero is as low as I can go? More like -100 Really Nintendo? One island per Switch? The first user has control over everything and all others are just residents WT Actual F! I am a single dad of two teenage girls and if you knew how much grief this has caused in my household I do not play these games but I do pay for then and from now on you are second on my list of stuff to never buy again (#1 is Nike) If you think I am going to buy a second switch, game and online subscription just to stop the fighting and complaining you are crazy. I may not have control over what you do with your games and business but I do have control over my wallet and I do not have to buy any of your products ever again.… Expand
  54. Nara69
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    This game has ruined my girls. They are constantly fighting over it, to the point of physical violence because one was more ‘superior’ in the game. My oldest can apparently do more in the game and my younger daughter can do **** all. And the fact that this cash grab restricts you to one residential area per switch is disgusting. I loved Nintendo growing up, and loved the GameCube animalThis game has ruined my girls. They are constantly fighting over it, to the point of physical violence because one was more ‘superior’ in the game. My oldest can apparently do more in the game and my younger daughter can do **** all. And the fact that this cash grab restricts you to one residential area per switch is disgusting. I loved Nintendo growing up, and loved the GameCube animal crossing but to see this new game ruin my family is horrible and Nintendo must be held accountable. shame on you Nintendo. I have also just been asked for a ‘Switch online’ supscription so my daughter can play with her friends . This is a ****ING MOCKERY. I payed $60 for this game and they’re still asking me for money?! I’m actually angry at myself for buying it for my daughters because there is constant violence in my house and this game is the root cause. I can not believe what Nintendo has turned into. Next time, remind me to buy a PlayStation so I don’t see this capatilist greed.… Expand
  55. Eerokina
    Apr 28, 2020
    1
    AWESOME GAME! GOTY 2020! But nintendo done bad stuff here.
    I'm ok with 1 island per console. I bought game and let my girlfriend play it on my console. After some time, I wanted to buy her a Switch light with her own copy of game, bc she plays it alot and really likes the game and I want my island too.
    But guess what? You CANT TRANSFER THE DAMN ISLAND ON ANOTHER SWITCH! Nintendo, I want    AWESOME GAME! GOTY 2020! But nintendo done bad stuff here.
    I'm ok with 1 island per console. I bought game and let my girlfriend play it on my console. After some time, I wanted to buy her a Switch light with her own copy of game, bc she plays it alot and really likes the game and I want my island too.
    But guess what? You CANT TRANSFER THE DAMN ISLAND ON ANOTHER SWITCH!
    Nintendo, I want to give you my money for another console and another game. But you litteraly dont let me do that, because 1 simple thig: island transfer not allowed.
    Time traveling? Yeah!
    Cheating? Yeah!
    Players selling items for real money? YEAH!
    Transfer save? NONONONO U CANT!!!
    WTF, Nintendo?
    I'll rate this game 10 if this issue will be fixed. PLEASE LET SAVE TRANSFER AND TAKE MY MONEY FOR ANOTHER CONSOLE AND COPY OF GAME!!!!    … Expand
  56. myusername123
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    I’m changing my review from a 5/10 to a 9/10 simply because I was too ignorant to give the game more of a chance and now that I have I’m genuinely enjoying the it.
  57. Lookie
    May 5, 2020
    9
    This game is great and people are salty you can only have one island per console. I will take a point off because there isn’t much to do in the late game but otherwise it is everything you’d come to expect from a modern animal crossing game.
  58. JLord701
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons joins titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a system seller. This isn’t just a must-have title; it’s a reason to buy a Nintendo Switch.
    I went into this game somewhat blind. I’d seen some of the trailers, but this was my first time playing and owning an Animal Crossing game. Additionally,    Animal Crossing: New Horizons joins titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a system seller. This isn’t just a must-have title; it’s a reason to buy a Nintendo Switch.
    I went into this game somewhat blind. I’d seen some of the trailers, but this was my first time playing and owning an Animal Crossing game. Additionally, the simulation genre just isn’t my cup of tea. The only other life simulator I’d dabbled in was Stardew Valley(another great game).
    However, from the opening minutes, I knew this game would be special. It’s probably the most relaxing game I’ve ever played. After playing New Horizons and more recently, some excellent survival horror titles(Resident Evil 2 and 7), I’ve realized you don’t need fast paced action to make a game enjoyable. However, take that into consideration before purchasing/playing this game. It’s very slow paced and unfortunately, there is some unnecessary tedium. It would go a long way if a feature was added to craft sets of an item instead of crafting them individually(Tip: spam the A-button while crafting to speed up the process). Tool durability is also an unnecessary annoyance. Weapons durability suits a game like Breath of the Wild much better. It lets you experiment with the sandbox and make full use of all your items. That isn’t the case in new horizons. Another minor gripe is playing with multiple accounts. You can only have one island per system. This wasn’t an issue for me since I’m the only one who plays my Switch, but it’s something to keep in mind if you have young children, friends, a spouse/partner, or anyone else who wants their own island.
    Like I previously mentioned, this is an extremely slow paced game. Some Players used “time traveling” to speed up the game, but I don’t recommend that. I suggest you play how the developers intended.
    With my (mostly)minor gripes out of the way, let’s talk positives. First of all, this game is absolutely gorgeous. It may not quite reach Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, or Mario Kart 8 levels of beauty, but I’d still put it in the top ten best looking games on the system. The art style is amazing, the lighting is top tier, and it ran at a solid 30 frames-per-second with no drops or stuttering from what I noticed. Sound design is as relaxing as it could be. The music is beautiful as well, although it might get on some players’ nerves during extended play sessions, especially before town hall is built.
    In terms of strength in gameplay, I’ve never felt this much freedom in many other games. However, if I had to pinpoint my favorite aspect, it was probably collecting bugs, fossils, fish, and other sea creatures, and donating them to the museum. It was always fun having friends visit my island and showing off all of the rare catches I’d obtained. This was one of the few games where I displayed audible excitement whenever I caught a whale shark, sunfish, or oarfish for the first time.
    More than many other games, New Horizons displays progress in a visual sense, rather than experience points, cool weapons, or armor. Your island will start out messy and overgrown with weeds and unwanted trees, but as the game moves forward, you’ll unlock more villagers(and their respective houses), shops, and items to put on display. There are plenty of mindblowing islands on display on the internet, that even I(someone who played for more than 150 hours) couldn’t begin to think of. It truly is your experience, and everyone’s will be different.
    If I had to point out one last gripe I had with the game, it would be updates. This review is being written almost 1 ½ years after launch, and although Nintendo has been consistently updating the game, it has lost a bit of longevity, but that’s only because I played so frequently at the beginning of the pandemic and I possibly could’ve been burnt out on it. You’ll get plenty of hours out of the game, it’s just after this many, there isn’t as much of a reason to pick the game back up.
    Despite the minor issues I have with the game, I think this is a game anyone can enjoy. If you only like fast paced action, you should still give this one a try. I did, and I’ve loved nearly every minute.    … Expand
  59. Smock948
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The best Animal Crossing yet. Ignore all the 0s, it's a bunch of children **** about one or two features instead of calmly and reasonably reviewing the game in totality.
  60. The_Hamburglar
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    The people giving the game 0 are just wrong, its a fantastic game with 1 poor thing about it, the limitations but don't let that put you off.
  61. vhubert
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    this game straight up sucks nards. one island per a switch was BS now i just found out if you want to move a building slightly over from where you put it you have to pay 50000 bells to move it to a entirely new spot and then wait a day then pay an additional 50000 bells to move it where you wanted and wait another full day thats straight up retarded like wtf
  62. calke76
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    New Horizons - Prehistoric Systems

    Bought the game as a lockdown treat for myself and my kids after we all fell in love with the idea of an island life. But that's not an option for two of us as only the first player gets to create an island. I can't understand the design choice that results in this, other than Nintendo being desperate to sell more consoles. This kind of thing    New Horizons - Prehistoric Systems

    Bought the game as a lockdown treat for myself and my kids after we all fell in love with the idea of an island life.

    But that's not an option for two of us as only the first player gets to create an island. I can't understand the design choice that results in this, other than Nintendo being desperate to sell more consoles. This kind of thing happened on cartridge based games and was understandable to a degree but a console with plenty of storage and user accounts should not suffer with this kind of limitation.

    Poor show Nintendo. If I could return the game for a refund I would.    … Expand
  63. Ellaeheheh
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can'tThis game is not a multiplayer game.it is frustrating and wasted my time because I'm not the first person on my switch to open this game. How about you mention that I'm the beginning: note: only player 1 gets progress. That would make everyone less angry. I never read reviews and bought this game and I only realized 2 weeks in and a ton for resources collected only to realize I can't progress because player one has all the power and everyone else player 2 in my case is stuck to having 0 investment. My other player who started this game first rarely plays because they work a lot , so this is kind of stupid. I can't progress even if I play more unless player one plays and unlocks everything. What is even the point of calling this a multiplayer game??? PATCH THIS BC THIS IS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I didn't read reviews before we started which is a big mistake on my part, I had to learn it the hard way, wasted my time on this .… Expand
  64. CrispNacho
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The first player is the only player that can actually progress on the island making playing as player 2 feel like your not part of the story and the island. I understand why making only one island per console but, with this problem making multiple islands a thing seems like a plausible solution. Needs Fix Nintendo. pls fix
  65. JackAnvil
    Mar 21, 2020
    5
    The game is fun to play, but once again Nintendo fumbles online which is why my review is a 5.
  66. jedijunky
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    The game is absolutely lovely but the couch multiplayer is so poorly implemented it will lead to divorce. Half the game, if you’re playing it with another player half the game is waiting for them to do stuff. Also, you have to walk back to the recycling bin all the time as even though the other villagers have their own inventory,’ it’s so poorly implemented. They should have honestly keptThe game is absolutely lovely but the couch multiplayer is so poorly implemented it will lead to divorce. Half the game, if you’re playing it with another player half the game is waiting for them to do stuff. Also, you have to walk back to the recycling bin all the time as even though the other villagers have their own inventory,’ it’s so poorly implemented. They should have honestly kept it single player rather than shoehorning this dumpster fire of cooperation in. If you want a better co-op game, try luigi’s mansion, or get another switch to play this with a friend.… Expand
  67. Hamza_2323
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Qid dos PuLmana dosparagarina de mu torana jgangna polama Krunora pos dojfara!!!!
  68. Megsterrz
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    This is a rather early on review, as I have been playing for 4 days and I'm sure a lot is subject to change. There are a lot of great improvements from older versions of the game, but unfortunately a lot is lacking, which takes away from the overall gameplay. I will not be focusing on the multiplayer aspect, as I am playing alone on my Switch, and am not encountering problems, though I canThis is a rather early on review, as I have been playing for 4 days and I'm sure a lot is subject to change. There are a lot of great improvements from older versions of the game, but unfortunately a lot is lacking, which takes away from the overall gameplay. I will not be focusing on the multiplayer aspect, as I am playing alone on my Switch, and am not encountering problems, though I can totally understand the frustration of those who have to share a console/island. The game is built unfairly for those people.

    The game does not have hourly music, which is something previous Animal Crossing games are known for. I miss having quirky, hourly tracks, but the backtrack gets repetitive very quickly. The objective based system is a nice touch, but unfortunately doesn't feel rewarding, and does not lead to any larger objective. Gyroids also are not present in the game, and I REALLY hope they come out with an update.

    The game has a slow paced system, which is OK and echoes the Animal Crossing feel, but the delay of introducing characters/villagers/buildings/etc leads to a heavy lack in content. Who knows, maybe they weren't expecting people to have so much time due to the Corona lockdown! I am a bit disappointed that I'm already starting to feel bored after 4 days, especially when the game has been in the making for such a long amount of time.

    I'm hoping a lot of these problems will be "fixed" by either playing the game for a longer period of time, or updates. I'm hoping Nintendo will not push heavy paid DLC packages for this game...    … Expand
  69. Fryerfight
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Charming & fun! If you’ve played an Animal Crossing game before you’ll know what to expect, if you haven’t, expect a relaxing journey building your own island paradise day by day in real time.
  70. CptPost
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Co-op is a draconic system dredged from the recesses of 2002, But the nintendo diehards will eat up any slop.… Expand
  71. JackThunder
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    For a $60 game, my whole family should be able to have their own game. I kinda feel duped. Sharing an Island!! Really!! Im not going to buy multiple copies of the same games and multiple $400 game stations for individual accounts. Nintendo has gotten so **** greedy. This isnt hard to change . The company should fix this. Thr game itself is really fun, but this inconvenience makes it veryFor a $60 game, my whole family should be able to have their own game. I kinda feel duped. Sharing an Island!! Really!! Im not going to buy multiple copies of the same games and multiple $400 game stations for individual accounts. Nintendo has gotten so **** greedy. This isnt hard to change . The company should fix this. Thr game itself is really fun, but this inconvenience makes it very disappointing.… Expand
  72. remote-state
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    Only one save per console. This is ruining the game for us. The Switch is a family console, we share it and it’s connected the the lounge TV.

    We started playing this game together after getting it for my six year old daughter. Progress is tied to her account and progress for everyone else is dependant on what she does. Kids don't understand this mechanic and they shouldn't have to.    Only one save per console. This is ruining the game for us. The Switch is a family console, we share it and it’s connected the the lounge TV.

    We started playing this game together after getting it for my six year old daughter. Progress is tied to her account and progress for everyone else is dependant on what she does. Kids don't understand this mechanic and they shouldn't have to.

    So my daughter has unlocked (with some help from me) the the part where you build the bridge followed by three new houses. There is a lot of grinding for resources and crafting required for this - but the other players can't even help out by contributing materials or even getting the recipes for the items that need to be crafted! We're just passengers and the whole experience feels cheap and empty.

    This is totally unnecessary design - shame on you, Nintendo.    … Expand
  73. Deklaration
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    To be the second player who boots the game is to have a worse game. I can’t believe this is how the game should be played. You can’t do anything as the second player this is equivalent of getting the mad catz-controller when gaming as a child. This is a game for lonely people only. If you live with someone and share a Switch, don’t even bother. You can’t even return digitally bought games.
  74. Jellyfish15
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Don’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. TheDon’t waste your money if you share your switch with anyone. The game has a terrible multiplayer design. There is only one island allowed per switch, with all the players who did not originally start the island not having nearly as much power as the one who started the island. All other players have no ability to move forward in the story and must wait for the main player to do so. The only way to get around this problem is to buy a new switch and a new copy of the game. This is something Nintendo set up just to scam people out of way more money than the game is actually worth. Greedy pigs. I mean $80 for a game that only one person can play and that somewhat resembles a game I could buy on my phone for a couple bucks. Don’t waste your money on this scam.… Expand
  75. pabliux77
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    It is the first time that Nintendo releases a game with so many bugs, as much as the game looks nice, the bugs are incredible, my words would be the same as the other users who have complained about the bugs.
  76. TherealG
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    I want my own Island is that to much to ask for $79. Not happy, really disappointed that they did this to us, I was really looking forward to playing this with my family. Having to share an island between all of us has just made us all frustrated.
  77. Idontknow7
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    My brother bought this game for me as a gift but he was the first to launch it, before we knew that the game was one island per console which was kind of a bummer but we were fine with it being shared until I played by my self and realized I could not do anything on the island without him. This was very disappointing because now I have no control over a game I was looking forward toMy brother bought this game for me as a gift but he was the first to launch it, before we knew that the game was one island per console which was kind of a bummer but we were fine with it being shared until I played by my self and realized I could not do anything on the island without him. This was very disappointing because now I have no control over a game I was looking forward to playing during shelter in place.… Expand
  78. Fakers
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Очень хорошая игра, мне очень понравилась стилистика этой игры
  79. Burpy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    New horizons has everything that made new leaf great, and then some. Its cute, fun, addicting, and charming. The main complaint that i see from people is that you are limited to 1 island per console. Animal crossing has always been like this from day 1 and is nothing new, so it really shouldn't be a surprise. Overall the game is fantastic and i cant wait to see whats in store for theNew horizons has everything that made new leaf great, and then some. Its cute, fun, addicting, and charming. The main complaint that i see from people is that you are limited to 1 island per console. Animal crossing has always been like this from day 1 and is nothing new, so it really shouldn't be a surprise. Overall the game is fantastic and i cant wait to see whats in store for the seasons and events!… Expand
  80. Eine
    Mar 22, 2020
    2
    There are no events in the game. Even the holydays. The world feels empty and grey. All provious parts of AC series definetly better
  81. AndyHardware
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The island being linked to the console is ridiculous. I'd be willing to buy a second cartridge for a new island. You aren't squeezing another console out of me Nintendo. You need to fix this. It does suck because this would be an awesome game if all four of the people in my house that want to play can have their own island!
  82. GayleBeech
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    Played first 3 days (20,21,22 March). The island starts with TWO villagers and only Nook 3. Can't even access the whole island. Can't buy tools. No clothing or furniture stores. Extremely boring

    Nook miles gives alerts when you do basic tasks, but it just insists the game is fun. The trailer is way further into gameplay. You have to build everything yourself and you aren't even mayor    Played first 3 days (20,21,22 March). The island starts with TWO villagers and only Nook 3. Can't even access the whole island. Can't buy tools. No clothing or furniture stores. Extremely boring

    Nook miles gives alerts when you do basic tasks, but it just insists the game is fun. The trailer is way further into gameplay. You have to build everything yourself and you aren't even mayor anymore. No personality of other games and this cost 60 damn dollars    … Expand
  83. Gokuro
    Mar 21, 2020
    0
    music is kinda boring compared to new leaf. souless game. this sh*t is so boring
  84. Raidenpo
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Yes I'm the 2nd player. The glorified visitor. The meaningless additional resident only spending time fishing, catching bugs and stuff without giving an impact to the story.
    .
  85. Maabat
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I cannot stress enough how dumb half these reviews are. The fact that most of these reviews tunnel vision on only the "1 island" rule set is absurd. This is why a lot of user reviews are dismissed purely because of this.

    I for one don't seem phased by this, neither do a few of my other friends. BESIDES the fact, the game's mechanics feel smooth and easygoing. I like the progress of the    I cannot stress enough how dumb half these reviews are. The fact that most of these reviews tunnel vision on only the "1 island" rule set is absurd. This is why a lot of user reviews are dismissed purely because of this.

    I for one don't seem phased by this, neither do a few of my other friends. BESIDES the fact, the game's mechanics feel smooth and easygoing. I like the progress of the "story" is provides, and the progression of the island over time. If I were going to complain about a missing feature though, is the fact that multi-select is not a thing when it comes to putting stuff away in your home storage. Other than that, the game feels very well done in spite of all the negative reviews it has.

    I feel like Nintendo will fix this just to mitigate the number of complaints people are throwing at them. But this won't stop people from attacking it from base release...    … Expand
  86. Nareerat
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Poor game design
    Too many wasted conversation dialog
    Compare to dragon quest builder this game is very poor.
    Multiplayer on is very nightmare diffcult and wasted time
    So manything to be improved
  87. Hermitgirl
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    One of the many super annoyed people at the first person to play the game is the only one who can progress it! When you kindly let your child play first you're stuck with them as the island representative. We're getting bored already of this and I'm nothing but disappointed at nintendo for screwing us over like this.
  88. donkeysalright
    Mar 31, 2020
    1
    Having access to only 1 island per console is completely ridiculous. I’m not trying to share this **** with my kid. Her stuff is already all over my house. Get her off my island lol.
  89. John123456
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    One island per switch... smh. This needs to change. This is why this game is rated 5
  90. Luvlymonster
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If youI've been a fan of the Animal Crossing series for a long time; I had the gamecube when I was little and I still carry my 3DS in my bag. I wanted an app long before an AC app even went into consideration and as soon as the switch came out I waited. And waited. And here it finally is!!! Beautiful graphics, wonderful old characters, amazing new mechanics, a perfect game, as expected. If you live alone... Some people are saying that Nintendo did this out of greed but I wonder if it wasn't to try and force a style of gameplay on us they want us to use. If so, it's childish and controlling and petty. If not, then yeah, it's greedy. People aren't happy with this not because we can't get along and learn to coexist, but because exploring individual freedoms are what creativity, and therefore this game, are all about. I let my boyfriend play instead. I've already had many great experiences and I wanted this one to be for him, but after 275 dollars for the switch and then 60 for the game, I shouldn't HAVE to sacrifice like that. Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of having great ideas and then ruining them. And you'd think that because of the switch shortage from the virus that this would be as good a time as ever for Nintendo to let it go and let us have our own islands since no one can really find or afford another 300 dollar console to play on. Not that they should have to. I'm surprised people haven't resorted to stealing them out of spite. Even if Nintendo had the dignity and wisdom to fix this mistake, the game is still ruined for me. That first time experience of opening up the game and discovering all it has to offer was smeared the first time I logged in as player two. I'll never have that back. I feel resentful and angry and disappointed. I keep seeing other people play their games on my social media feed and it's frustrating. I'm missing out on the sakura trees, I'm missing out on the festivals and the seasons and my birthday is in early May. I had at least hoped this game would allievate the stress of being an essential worker on my birthday but I guess not.… Expand
  91. GeorgeGr
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    One island? One star. Game was enjoyable until someone else in the house wanted to play.
  92. Goldenf1
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    I like having to play on one island, but not being able to have the second player make big choices or get the cool recipes that player 1 does is infuriating.
  93. SuperK27
    May 2, 2021
    9
    A fantastic addition to the Animal Crossing series. A new purpose and island full of characters make this game much more special in my heart. With countless updates, this game will be fresh for years to come.
  94. Hansdampft
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Sorry Nintendo... I was really looking forward to play Animal Crossing on Switch. But with the decision to allow just one playable island per device, you really messed up with me. I will not pay 60€ for a copy, until you rethink your policy...
  95. Thomas0968
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Невероятная игра с уникальной атмосферой. Точнее то нужно для релакса в 2020!^_^
    Не понимаю тех, кто ставит это милой игре 0 баллов. У вас нет чувств!
  96. lilWindex
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    My sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that weMy sister and I both use the switch and it’s infuriating how much of a stark difference there is. She doesn’t play as much as me but wanted the game so she played first. Now every single day I have to wait for her and let her do everything first so she can unlock me the necessary items. She puts buildings in random locations while I like more organized things and it’s not fair that we spent 100s on a switch and 60 on the game and I can’t even experience it fully. Completely ruined the games experience for me as I can’t unlock anything, can’t move anything, can’t place buildings and inclines, and can’t even talk to Tom nook the same way.… Expand
  97. MrDayvs
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    WATCH GAMEPLAY BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! This game is not for everyone, certainly it wasn't for me i got trapped in the hyptrain that Reddit generated towards this game and the Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal cross over that happened, but man this game is BORING AS FU***. Everything take a **** ton of time, you require pacience and hard work, witch for someone like me that plays video games toWATCH GAMEPLAY BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! This game is not for everyone, certainly it wasn't for me i got trapped in the hyptrain that Reddit generated towards this game and the Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal cross over that happened, but man this game is BORING AS FU***. Everything take a **** ton of time, you require pacience and hard work, witch for someone like me that plays video games to scape reality after a long day of work this is bs. Sure slaying demons with a shotgun might be ridiculous concept but it's fun.… Expand
  98. Spankle
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Don't listen to the salty review bombers.
    The game is nice. It's relaxing and you can really get caught up in the collecting aspect of it. There are only two big issues for me:
    1) They still haven't integrated an in-game time travel system yet, despite the fact that you can only play about ~30 minutes to an hour every day if you don't time travel using the Switch's system settings. This    Don't listen to the salty review bombers.
    The game is nice. It's relaxing and you can really get caught up in the collecting aspect of it. There are only two big issues for me:

    1) They still haven't integrated an in-game time travel system yet, despite the fact that you can only play about ~30 minutes to an hour every day if you don't time travel using the Switch's system settings. This is frustrating because the developers know very well that half (if not more) of the players playing the game will time travel anyway, so refusing to make it an in-game mechanic seems like stubbornness. A lot of time is wasted when you have to save, close the game, go to system settings, change the time and re-open the game every 30 minutes just to advance to the next day.

    2) As I had feared when the game was announced, the game sadly is not worth the $60 price tag, no matter how you split it. What it does do, it does perfectly, just like all the Animal Crossing games before it, but it just doesn't do enough to warrant the nearly-doubled price compared to New Leaf. There are apps on iOS that legitimately have more content than this game, and this game cost me a whole day's wages. In short, if you're a die hard Animal Crossing fan, you'll probably love this game, but then again, if you really are, then you were going to love it regardless of what I said. If you have not played Animal Crossing before and are looking into it, I would advise against getting New Horizons unless you are flush with cash. You'll get the same experience by buying one of the earlier, cheaper Animal Crossings or a comparable game like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon.    … Expand
  99. JacquieMichelES
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    "One Dictator, Seven Slaves" same-console multiplayer is a huge disappointment. We bought this game to *share* it- one island, one screen, shared decisions and contribution
  100. Trex2319
    Mar 30, 2020
    3
    It is actually a great game but has a huge major flaw that literally can ruin it and Nintendo needs to fix it so what happened to me with this is I bought the game but I was at work the day it came out so I couldn’t play it but my sister started the game so now I can’t do the main quests of the game I **** bought unless I steal my sisters account or **** start over literally no reason forIt is actually a great game but has a huge major flaw that literally can ruin it and Nintendo needs to fix it so what happened to me with this is I bought the game but I was at work the day it came out so I couldn’t play it but my sister started the game so now I can’t do the main quests of the game I **** bought unless I steal my sisters account or **** start over literally no reason for this at all it’s a hella easy fix, either add multiple islands or saves or just **** let other players do the main Tom nook town development quests.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

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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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