Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  1. Alvelian
    Dec 15, 2022
    6
    Игра выполнена в милом мультяшном стиле однако персонаж в ней выглядит как полный урод. Создать красивого человека просто невозможно, при это большинство животных выглядят довольно привлекательно. В остальном же визуал это скорее положительный аспект игры.
    Весь геймплей это гринд - руби деревья, собирай всякое добро с пляжа или в лесу, сажай огород, и рыбачь. И все это сильно бесит уже    Игра выполнена в милом мультяшном стиле однако персонаж в ней выглядит как полный урод. Создать красивого человека просто невозможно, при это большинство животных выглядят довольно привлекательно. В остальном же визуал это скорее положительный аспект игры.
    Весь геймплей это гринд - руби деревья, собирай всякое добро с пляжа или в лесу, сажай огород, и рыбачь. И все это сильно бесит уже через час, тк каждое действие сопровождается 5ти секундной нескипаемой анимацией. Кроме того из-за невозможности вращать камерой многие объекты в игре невозможно разглядеть ( в том же stardew valley деревья становятся прозрачными когда ты заходишь за них), что вызывает невозможность нормально с ними взаимодействовать.
    В игре большое количство одежды и предметов для кастемизации своих поселений и это радует, но рутина которой приходится заниматься ради их получения просто выжигает тебя.
    В целом игра неплохая но явно оверхайпнутая.    … Expand
  2. fanmadeendings
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    I can only rate this as a single player experience, and for what it is, it would be a 9 or even a 10, because it's such cozy fun - But the one save file per system thing really blows.
  3. RedBeardsome
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Addicting, relaxing, perfect during corona to slow down and relax. Become creative and slowly build your dream island.
  4. LunariaNox
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNHI really love this game but the one thing that really bums me out is that I will never be able to play most of the time based events such as the fishing tourney due to work. I wish these events were 24 hours or have them split in the day like a morning tourney and a night tourney so that people who work can enjoy this part of the game. All day today my co workers and I who own ACNH lamented that we worked 9-6 and would miss out on the first fishing tourney of the year and then to find out this event only happens 4 times a year on Saturdays so we will never have this experience is upsetting.… Expand
  5. dieghetto18
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    uno degli animal crossing più ricchi di sempre ,data la possibilità di personalizzare gli esterni e la propria isola, l'impossibilità di avere più di un isola per console non è stata troppo limitante per la mia esperienza .
  6. Gemmo
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    Trovo che il gioco sia ben strutturato e lasci molto spazio alla fantasia ed alla creazione di una propria isola. L'online è gestito in modo discreto, anche se un po' macchinoso l'uso del "codice Dodo" per la prima visita.
    Pecca sostanziale sta nella possibilità di poter creare una singola Isola per Console.
    Essendo un gioco che si basa sul trascorre del tempo in modo reale, non permette    Trovo che il gioco sia ben strutturato e lasci molto spazio alla fantasia ed alla creazione di una propria isola. L'online è gestito in modo discreto, anche se un po' macchinoso l'uso del "codice Dodo" per la prima visita.
    Pecca sostanziale sta nella possibilità di poter creare una singola Isola per Console.
    Essendo un gioco che si basa sul trascorre del tempo in modo reale, non permette ancora di avere una visione completa del gioco in sé.
    I continui aggiornamenti che introducono nuovi personaggi e nuovi eventi sono davvero piacevoli.    … Expand
  7. Za_Uvek
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    If you have picked up an Animal Crossing game then you should know what to expect. That being said, New Horizons sure is the next stage of Animal Crossing evolution.

    Sounds and graphics are what they are, cute and colourful. As basic as it is, the overall atmosphere created by the aesthetics makes for a relaxing experience. And it needs to be relaxing as the game-play is the same as it    If you have picked up an Animal Crossing game then you should know what to expect. That being said, New Horizons sure is the next stage of Animal Crossing evolution.

    Sounds and graphics are what they are, cute and colourful. As basic as it is, the overall atmosphere created by the aesthetics makes for a relaxing experience. And it needs to be relaxing as the game-play is the same as it has been in the past (with a few more features thrown in). You will spend the whole time grinding away to upgrade your house and your little island, all the while customising everything to your taste. Nothing more to say really, there is plenty of content and it's all what you make of it.

    I must say, it might not have the depth or adventure of games like Stardew Valley, but it sure is satisfying. It was a joy to revisit my island day after day just to watch it grow! If you're after a warm and cuddly life simulator, you can't go wrong really.    … Expand
  8. Novohart
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    This game is super fun. But rate 0 for this game just because it have one island per 1 console isn't fair. I play alone so i haven't got problems with this.
  9. chrischaos
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is just as addictive as ever. The visuals are improved and the core gameplay is engaging if you're looking for a relaxing experience. However, the game isn't without some major flaws.

    I'm not a big fan of the loading times to get into the game. You sit through a load to get to the title screen, then another to be greeted by Isabelle, followed by another    Animal Crossing New Horizons is just as addictive as ever. The visuals are improved and the core gameplay is engaging if you're looking for a relaxing experience. However, the game isn't without some major flaws.

    I'm not a big fan of the loading times to get into the game. You sit through a load to get to the title screen, then another to be greeted by Isabelle, followed by another load screen to finally start playing the game. It's unacceptable that it takes longer to load into ACNH than it takes to load into a massive game like Breath of the Wild.

    Also, there's the big issue of "One island per console". This would've been made a little better if it were possible to change the "main player" after starting an island. I wonder how many people started with one primary player who no longer has any interest in playing. Now you're faced with the choice of continuing with your limited experience or starting over and losing everything.

    This game could be the best game on Switch, but it's plagued by some serious issues that brings the game down for me.    … Expand
  10. Critiquo
    Jun 18, 2020
    7
    A fantastic game to casually play on and off, but too many small issues keep it from greatness.
  11. Mayorzero1111
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Es una delicia. El juego explota su genero al 100% salio el 2020 un año de pandemia donde todos pudimos encontrarnos con nuestros amigos por este juego, las notas 0 son de pura envidia, no le haga caso a estos gringos SONYERS borregos del amo sony, que nunca tendrán un juego así en su consola.
  12. kevinbiohazard
    Aug 14, 2022
    9
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics:7/10
    Music: 9/10
    Replaying Advice:N/A
    Buying Advice: 8/10
  13. Jaime_SC
    Jul 24, 2022
    7
    I've been playing this game for 2 years now. I think it's a good game, and you'll have fun playing it the first months . You can customize your island the way you like and I love that, and the game is visually fantastic. However, I don't like the lack of especial events and activities in New Horizons. In my opinion, It was funnier to play with friends in New Life, because it had the IslandI've been playing this game for 2 years now. I think it's a good game, and you'll have fun playing it the first months . You can customize your island the way you like and I love that, and the game is visually fantastic. However, I don't like the lack of especial events and activities in New Horizons. In my opinion, It was funnier to play with friends in New Life, because it had the Island where you could meet people and do mini games there. It's a shame that New Horizons won't have more major updates, the game has a lot of potential to be abandoned just in 2 years.… Expand
  14. elijahlape
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game saved me from going completely mad during the first wave of the pandemic. I can't even express how important this game is for me. Thank you to Nintendo, ACNH will forever has a special place in my heart!
  15. FrostAwxYT
    Jan 16, 2021
    5
    I like it, every day something different happens. But it kinda gets boring after time
  16. Grevproduction
    May 25, 2023
    8
    It’s very addictive game, despite you only get updates per year. But nonetheless it’s pretty good.
  17. anxotheboss
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    Hundreds of hours of content, beautiful graphics... This game is a very good one, it should just have better menus
  18. ShaddowMaann
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    To me the game is pretty good I don't have to deal with the whole 2 player thing I do enjoy the game but it gets boring after awhile doing the same stuff
  19. krasnyy_kedr
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    It's really fun and the reason I bought my Switch, but I feel it lacking since the 60th hour or so... I keep doing my daily routine because it's nice and lovely in graphics, music and vibes, but I find myself playing Pokémon White in an emulator much more these days, more than a hundred hours after starting the game for the first time.
  20. Burak123
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    İf you are the only person using Your Switch, it is a fun game. But if you are the second person and another person has alredy a island, being p2 in New horizons sucks. Except this problem it’s a pretty good game
  21. LisaCroft
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons hat 2020 definitiv ein ganzes Stück erträglicher gemacht.
  22. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Animal Crossing. An international video game franchise that has impacted the lives of millions. The brand new follow up game has been released. I mean, when I went to go get my copy of this game, I waited in line for at least half an hour. But guess what? It was 110% worth it! I would have waited 2 hours in line if that meant I could wrap my hands around this mysterious wonder! It is suchAnimal Crossing. An international video game franchise that has impacted the lives of millions. The brand new follow up game has been released. I mean, when I went to go get my copy of this game, I waited in line for at least half an hour. But guess what? It was 110% worth it! I would have waited 2 hours in line if that meant I could wrap my hands around this mysterious wonder! It is such a peaceful, violence free, fantastic game that is great for anyone of any age. Today, I’m going to tell you how much of a great game Animal Crossing: New Horizons is. Without further ado, let’s get right into it!

    First, you need to know what Animal Crossing: New Horizons is all about. It starts off with you, buying the Deserted Island Getaway Package. You are dropped off at a completely deserted island along with a few other random villagers. What I mean by villagers is talking animals which each have completely different personalities! For example, Jitters, the green duck who can never get enough exercise. He even dreams about running thousands of miles a day without stopping. Or Bubbles, the hippo always wearing dresses who can never stop talking about becoming a pop star. The island starts out covered in weeds and is swarming with bugs. All you and your fellow islanders have are tents with radios but as you progress, your island does too. You and other villagers begin to live in houses which you can customize to the very last piece of furniture. A museum is forged which displays fossils, art, fish and bugs that you gather. A convenience store is built where you can sell almost anything for some extra cash. The tailor shop is made which sells the finest of clothing. A town hall is installed which provides all necessary help and information to make an island that suits you! Every time I show my mom this game, she falls asleep because of the beautiful songs that the birds sing and the image of a tree’s leaves getting rustled by the gusting wind,which leads me to my next point. The audio is so realistic and the visuals are calming, colorful and just a pleasure to glance at. This game is set with real time so when it’s dark out in real life, the shooting stars rain from the dark night sky in this never ending story. Plus, you will never get bored! There are always things to do like do favors for villagers, make some paths or even expand your house! The amount of lively energy that was poured into this amazing creation is incredible! Islanders now send you mail, do yoga in front of the town hall, talk to each other about starting bands and even doing daily activities like fishing. Even for people who don’t like video games, you should give this beautiful piece of art a shot! I guarantee you will enjoy every last minute of it! Animal Crossing: New Horizons is truly a magical experience and almost whimsical.    … Expand
  23. 300ops
    Aug 3, 2020
    5
    i would give the game a ten out of ten but the crafting system doesn't allow for you to craft multiples of items that seem like they should have a multi craft (fishing bait), manilla clams don't stack even though they aren't furniture or a donateable creature to the museum, and 1 island per switch console as a person who has always bought either multiple copies or memory cards to playi would give the game a ten out of ten but the crafting system doesn't allow for you to craft multiples of items that seem like they should have a multi craft (fishing bait), manilla clams don't stack even though they aren't furniture or a donateable creature to the museum, and 1 island per switch console as a person who has always bought either multiple copies or memory cards to play multiple towns this breaks my heart as a die hard animal crossing fan, scorpion spawn rate was nerfed too heavily to the point that catching multiple is almost annoying because theyll fall into water or theyre will be a water bug that you cant see in any of the views for the camera. if the game fixes these issues i would deffinitly give it a 10 /10.… Expand
  24. Piemancer
    Apr 2, 2021
    5
    In theory - this supposed to be the most sandboxy sandbox of them all. But sadly, this game feels like... job? I mean, I like always having something to do but in here it's just so forced and come on - artificial restrictions of the gameplay based on real life time? Who came up with this nonsense?
    Get when discounted and play when you don't have anything engaging. A coffee break    In theory - this supposed to be the most sandboxy sandbox of them all. But sadly, this game feels like... job? I mean, I like always having something to do but in here it's just so forced and come on - artificial restrictions of the gameplay based on real life time? Who came up with this nonsense?
    Get when discounted and play when you don't have anything engaging. A coffee break timewaster. This is what this game really is.    … Expand
  25. viniciusharris
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico! Fiquei com muito receio de adquirir esse game, principalmente pelo estilo de jogo, que nunca foi muito atraente para mim, mas acreditem, vale muito cada centavo!
    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora, gameplay, imersão, relaxamento ( isso é muito real!! não lembro de jogar um game que me acalmasse tanto, ele está sendo uma verdadeira terapia nesse nebuloso ano de 2020)    Simplesmente fantástico! Fiquei com muito receio de adquirir esse game, principalmente pelo estilo de jogo, que nunca foi muito atraente para mim, mas acreditem, vale muito cada centavo!
    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora, gameplay, imersão, relaxamento ( isso é muito real!! não lembro de jogar um game que me acalmasse tanto, ele está sendo uma verdadeira terapia nesse nebuloso ano de 2020)
    Pontos negativos: vício! Ele vai fazer parte da sua rotina diária e você pode deixar de fazer afazeres essenciais na sua vida.

    Enfim, ele é diferente de tudo que já me apaixonei no mundo dos games. Ele me fez rever muitos conceitos e preconceitos que tinha nesse estilo de jogo.
    Estive, estou e estarei amando esse game, pois acredito que vai fazer parte da minha vida durante um bom tempo...    … Expand
  26. DieterU
    Apr 1, 2021
    7
    Such an amazing game, but why do I get so burnt out? I don't know if it's my fault or the game's, but it definitely does negatively affect my feelings towards the game. Also there's just some small stuff that would make the game a lot more enjoyable that Nintendo just keeps on not implementing. Still really amazing though.
  27. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Switch+动森+Corona=2020，对的时间，对的作品。放在其他任何时候动森都达不到2020年的热度。
    但还是有腻的一天，连续每天登陆，两个季节后（春夏）就开始觉得无聊，再也没有进去过。
  28. ErniHack
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The game is very entertaining and relaxing, I love to be playing according to the season in which we are, and also includes events, no matter whether you are a casual player or not, the important shelf is to know enjoy the game without having to throw unnecessary toxicity
  29. DarkSliver
    Oct 15, 2020
    7
    It’s fun for the first 20 hours then it’s gets REALLY SOUR and I just don’t like it I would say buy when all of the updates come out and it could be 100 hours of fun gameplay
  30. Resonator
    Oct 21, 2020
    6
    This game is beautiful and relaxing, but for me they've fallen a bit short. The mechanics are simple, very simple, but I feel that a complex system will ruin the game. Would be very fun that they add minigames like in previous games, maybe a supermario in the NES or something like that, or a pinball on the pinball you can buy. The villagers are so cute, but the limit of 10 is stupid whenThis game is beautiful and relaxing, but for me they've fallen a bit short. The mechanics are simple, very simple, but I feel that a complex system will ruin the game. Would be very fun that they add minigames like in previous games, maybe a supermario in the NES or something like that, or a pinball on the pinball you can buy. The villagers are so cute, but the limit of 10 is stupid when you have a big island. Is always the same, they have something right but they fall short.… Expand
  31. vobrandon
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This is a truly great game for the Switch. I understand why people review bomb this game, but it doesn't mean that this game gets a 0.
  32. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos. Tras 150 horas de juego sigo divirtiéndome jugándolo como el primer día. Es un juego divertidísimo, con una jugabilidad tranquila y satisfactoria y con muchas cosas por hacer. El apartado técnico es muy bueno y estable (teniendo en cuenta las limitaciones de la Switch), el artístico es simplemente excepcional yAnimal Crossing: New Horizons se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos. Tras 150 horas de juego sigo divirtiéndome jugándolo como el primer día. Es un juego divertidísimo, con una jugabilidad tranquila y satisfactoria y con muchas cosas por hacer. El apartado técnico es muy bueno y estable (teniendo en cuenta las limitaciones de la Switch), el artístico es simplemente excepcional y la música es muy relajante. La historia es tremendamente simple pero sirve como tutorial para empezar a jugar; y el multijugador con amigos puede hacer del juego una experiencia espectacular. Además, la hora del juego se ajusta a la de la realidad, algo que puede ser bueno, par dividir las horas entre distintos días, o malo, ya que te "obliga" a conectarte para obtener los beneficios de cada día. Entre otras cosas malas está el hecho de que a algunas personas se les puede hacer repetitivo, la escasez de diálogos e interacciones con los vecinos y la falta de nuevo contenido de anteriores ediciones de Animal Crossing. Muy recomendable para todas las edades. 9,2/10
    (05/2021)    … Expand
  33. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Such a lovely game - was an introduction to me into the world of Nintendo Switch platform. It gives you anything you need to feel calm and pleasant while playing it. Complaints about weak multiplayer are reasonable.
  34. NCL209
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    I know it's kinda weird how there is only 1 island per console but as the single user of my Nintendo Switch, it doesn't really matter.
  35. werek3
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    It was very fun for about a month and a half. After that, the game was just too tedious for me to personally keep playing, and I wish they were more proactive about having small updates.
  36. FishyDog
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    I'm addicted to this game... It's great, but t's awful to have only 1 island avaible per console and game
  37. leeaw
    Jan 8, 2021
    6
    On one hand, I do truly adore this game. The ambiance is spectacular, the in-game holiday celebrations are something I genuinely look forward to, and the amount of connection I feel to my little town and villagers is a bit embarrassing, and seeing the community and creations within and surrounding this is fantastic. It's been genuinely helpful in establishing a routine while at home allOn one hand, I do truly adore this game. The ambiance is spectacular, the in-game holiday celebrations are something I genuinely look forward to, and the amount of connection I feel to my little town and villagers is a bit embarrassing, and seeing the community and creations within and surrounding this is fantastic. It's been genuinely helpful in establishing a routine while at home all day, and I owe it loads for that. On the other hand, I try to be objective on some level.
    ACNH makes a number of significant improvements to player experience- but it stops so, so short. The one island per console restriction, the abysmal multiplayer that nearly (unintentionally) captures the absolutely dreadful, slow experience of going to a real airport, tool breakage that serves no gameplay purpose, excruciatingly slow animations for just about every action the player can preform, and so much more make this game so incredibly clunky. Nothing feels streamlined. Nothing feels good to interact with. The villagers have nowhere near enough dialogue to feel realistic, and at a point the gameplay loop gets extremely repetitive, and yet charm alone stops me from rating this any lower.
    There's a lot to say about atmosphere in video games, and this is a prime example of the drastic effect it can have on games. If you're interested in a nice quaint experience, you should absolutely buy it. if you're looking for a good game, look elsewhere.    … Expand
  38. opnyx
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. Very relaxing, lots of content and nice customization tools. Must-have if you want a game to play a bit every evening after a hard day at work (I played almost 300 hours and I'm not bored at all, still many things to do).
  39. Sultan88
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    In my eyes, this game is near perfect. Granted, I don't have the gripes other people have with the game as I've spent most of the game playing on my own so far (girlfriend is getting a switch this week). The progression is not a big issue, it keeps me coming back to the game every day. There's not always a ton of stuff to do everyday, which is one of my issues, but there's enough going onIn my eyes, this game is near perfect. Granted, I don't have the gripes other people have with the game as I've spent most of the game playing on my own so far (girlfriend is getting a switch this week). The progression is not a big issue, it keeps me coming back to the game every day. There's not always a ton of stuff to do everyday, which is one of my issues, but there's enough going on to keep you coming back and coming back each day.

    Villagers feel reasonably alive and you actually begin caring about them, giving and receiving gifts is a nice touch. I also started out with a sisterly villager (Rocket) who always seems to give me recipes and gifts when I'm having trouble. For a lot of people this is the game that got them into Animal Crossing (it certainly is for me), and I don't think that's a problem at all as the game lays out a lot of the groundwork for you and explains a lot of the ins and outs fairly quickly. There is definitely some figuring out to do and that's fine.

    Maybe the one island thing will become a problem for me in future, but at the moment it's not and I'm rather enjoying logging in every day and seeing what's new and what's going on. If you have your own Switch to have by yourself, I think you'll have fun with this game and get a lot of enjoyment out of it. For me it's a 9, for some others it might be a 5 (or lower) and that's perfectly fine. The gripes I've seen from others are legitimate, especially players who are sharing a switch as I can imagine that would get annoying so I'm not going to gloss over those but I will say it obviously hasn't been something that has affected me.

    Where I think the game falls short from a 10 generally is there is a lot of waiting. Waiting can kill your enjoyment for that day and I've found myself quitting the game and waiting for the next day (which is occasionally 5am as I'm on Blathers' time). But with that said, I have logged into the game everyday since I bought it, and it's honestly a blast. 9/10 is a fair score for a game like this, at least in my opinion.    … Expand
  40. Virr
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    просто потрясающая игра. 220+ часов чистого восторга! игра с самым дружелюбным комьюнити, с интересными возможностями и просто позитивным настроением! и при всем этом игра продолжает развиваваться. времена года меняются, поялвяются новые фишки, которых не было раньше. если у вас есть Свич - вы должны обязательно попробовать эту игру. с подпиской нинтендо ещё интереснее - так как можнопросто потрясающая игра. 220+ часов чистого восторга! игра с самым дружелюбным комьюнити, с интересными возможностями и просто позитивным настроением! и при всем этом игра продолжает развиваваться. времена года меняются, поялвяются новые фишки, которых не было раньше. если у вас есть Свич - вы должны обязательно попробовать эту игру. с подпиской нинтендо ещё интереснее - так как можно играть с друзьямию.

    12/10 от меня!

    just an amazing game. 220+ hours of pure delight! game with the friendliest community, with interesting features and just a positive mood! and with all this, the game continues to evolve. the seasons change, new chips appear that were not there before. if you have a Switch - you should definitely try this game.
    with a Nintendo subscription, it's even more interesting - since you can play with a friend.
    12/10 from me!    … Expand
  41. SuperMegaExpert
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Божественно. Игра идеальна во всех аспектах.
  42. Fuiler
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    เกมน่ารักๆ สำหรับเพื่อนแลครอบครัว สำหรับคอเกมสายแบ๊ว
  43. BigBrainVR
    Dec 17, 2020
    5
    I love the game, fantastic and addictive, but I’m really bummed out now because after 40 hours my brother came and went on our shared switch and destroyed my island, chopping down trees, taking fruits, stealing fossils, etc. I’m very upset and I need more than one island per switch
  44. YoppaChanDesu
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Was a good game for a few weeks, but the limited dialog from the animal villagers was pretty disappointing. The online connectivity is bonkers and is super annoying when connecting with multiple people. Not sure why I have to watch a 2 minute video everytime someone comes and goes from my island. The crafting system is a neat addition, but sharing the island on the switch means thatWas a good game for a few weeks, but the limited dialog from the animal villagers was pretty disappointing. The online connectivity is bonkers and is super annoying when connecting with multiple people. Not sure why I have to watch a 2 minute video everytime someone comes and goes from my island. The crafting system is a neat addition, but sharing the island on the switch means that resources are quickly used up by one player.… Expand
  45. zaratti
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    I always wanted to play Animal Crossing and this was my first one. I instantly fell in love with New Horizons with it's wonderfully calming music, satisfying gameplay loop, lovable NPCs and the detailed decorating options you have. Overall, I love this game and would recommend it if you like slow games.
  46. Fisstza
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    A great game and in my opinion the best animal crossing game ever. The graphics are a huge upgrade from its prequel and it offers almost everything an Animal Crossing game should have. In addition to this it also has an interesting setting and you can always find something to do. But although it is great I have two issues with this game: The lack of multiple islands on a single system haveA great game and in my opinion the best animal crossing game ever. The graphics are a huge upgrade from its prequel and it offers almost everything an Animal Crossing game should have. In addition to this it also has an interesting setting and you can always find something to do. But although it is great I have two issues with this game: The lack of multiple islands on a single system have disappointed a lot of people and even though I am not bothered by it too much, because I have my own switch, I can definitely understand the criticism and my second issue is that I simply don’t enjoy talking to the villagers that much anymore. In past games villagers had more personality and could actually be a bit mean to you, in new horizons however I feel like the villagers are just always pretty nice and generic with sometimes lines repeating after you spoke to them a few times. In the predecessors I felt more attached to my villagers while in the current title they feel kind of bland and uninteresting. But despite those negatives it still makes a great game which I have put hundreds of hours into and is definitely worth it’s money. An outstanding experience but with a few drawbacks that don’t quite make it perfect in my eyes.… Expand
  47. Demonrex
    Mar 20, 2021
    9
    It is a perfect life sim game with one substantial drawback - if you own only one switch console there is no way to create more than one island. It does not affect me, because even if there was an option to start separate island, I would not like to do so. However, there should be an option.
    And only because of that I rate this game 9/10. Overall it is very solid game, that I recommend to anyone.
  48. Muzak
    Jan 18, 2021
    7
    This is an amazing single player game. Unfortunately the truly lovely dev team didn't learn from other contemporary multiplayer games. You can't join your friends easily because there are 5 obnoxious hoops you have to jump through. Fix the multiplayer please! Have an app on the nook phone that just teleports you an online friend if they accept. There should not be such a tremendousThis is an amazing single player game. Unfortunately the truly lovely dev team didn't learn from other contemporary multiplayer games. You can't join your friends easily because there are 5 obnoxious hoops you have to jump through. Fix the multiplayer please! Have an app on the nook phone that just teleports you an online friend if they accept. There should not be such a tremendous roadblock even if they were trying to protect kids from online gaming or something.… Expand
  49. BurtKocain
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    Few games, if any, have so serendipitously been released in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. For many, Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided the perfect conduit of escapism from the uncertainty and constant change in norms that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. And it doesn't hurt that, beyond the creature comforts and good vibes, there's a genuine case to be made for NewFew games, if any, have so serendipitously been released in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. For many, Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided the perfect conduit of escapism from the uncertainty and constant change in norms that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. And it doesn't hurt that, beyond the creature comforts and good vibes, there's a genuine case to be made for New Horizons as the best Animal Crossing ever. For the type of player who is extremely focused on curation, New Horizons offers the most customizable experience to date. And yet the more time you spend engaging with everything its world has to offer, the more likely it is for a profound sense of frustration and hollowness to set in. Many improvements to the series formula feel incremental rather than revolutionary, and there's a certain clunkiness to many design elements that you might expect a series to have ironed out by its fifth main installment. Worth noting is that despite numerous updates over the last year, the game still isn't nearly as rich in features or activities as its predecessor on the Nintendo 3DS. These are largely moot points, however, because the game delivers where it counts for many: As a fever-dream of cozy fantasy, and a brief antidote to increasingly uncertain times.… Expand
  50. Shadowsky101
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    A very good game and came in the perfect timing. I can‘t stop playing this game!
  51. CrObInStInE
    Apr 8, 2022
    9
    Easily one of my favourite games to jump into on the Nintendo Switch. Brings back the memories of playing on my GameCube, many times blown away how they managed to do something so beautiful but so simple looking. As systems moved on so did the versions of Animal Crossing. This is easily my favourite. You can fish, swim, and customize more than ever before.
  52. Cronodougs
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Animal Crossing is what makes Nintendo unique and delivers something that is virtually infinite. I have 900 hours and notes given by Haters who Only have Xbox and never played it are useless.

    Literally a wonderful, welcoming game without that disgusting slaughter of current franchises.
  53. Flounder
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    Es ist ein sehr entspannendes Spiel, und das war es auch schon und ich meine das überhaupt nicht böse, ich habe dieses Spiel erst zum 100. Mal satt
  54. junkykunky
    Feb 9, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game would be a 10/10 if it wasn't for the fact the game is stretched along days and months just to get certain things done. I also don't appreciate how you have to pay for two separate switches, two separate games each costing 40$ and a Nintendo switch online membership. If you look past all of that the game can be really really fun especially with fishing, crafting and villagers. Not a perfect game though.… Expand
  55. MoewCP
    Nov 28, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s still an animal crossing game so I enjoy it. However, so much content was missing from the past games. Many characters being absent besides in the roost is sad and Tortimers role in harvs island was just to give him a role as it is unfortunately a pointless role. Adding cooking is cool but I still think the game would’ve been way better online with actual games and stuff to do like tortimers island. I personally don’t like the direction of more customization and would like it to be like you are just a villager. Missing features like tortimers island and it’s contents as well as small things like seeing the size of a fish or bug really hurts the games rating. The last main issue is villagers being to nice or soft. The GCN game was way to mean but now they feel to soft and lacking personality. Overall it needed more content.… Expand
  56. Amajo
    Feb 15, 2021
    5
    I was very hyped about this game in first month of playing. After several house and shop upgrades game became more boring. Repetitive announcements without good info like weather, who is at island, same route everyday and talking with villagers is not really entertaining-repetitive conversations. I'm stuck in lack of ideas for decorating, I wish that there were more items. Multiplayer isI was very hyped about this game in first month of playing. After several house and shop upgrades game became more boring. Repetitive announcements without good info like weather, who is at island, same route everyday and talking with villagers is not really entertaining-repetitive conversations. I'm stuck in lack of ideas for decorating, I wish that there were more items. Multiplayer is really irritating, when a player invites more than one player (freeze screen when one is leaving).

    Loading screens when I see my face on switch screen make me think: What am I doing with my life?. Was that Nintendo goal?
    If yes, then be happy, you made it.    … Expand
  57. RianJohnson15
    Feb 15, 2021
    7
    It's a well-made game though. I love how well detailed this game is, and everything you do before you get a 4-star island feels rewarding. However the amount of activities feel so limited compared to New Leaf and GCN. Everything feels repetitive from the announcements to the villager dialogue. Also, the multiplayer sucks and one island per console feels suspicious. It isn't like WildIt's a well-made game though. I love how well detailed this game is, and everything you do before you get a 4-star island feels rewarding. However the amount of activities feel so limited compared to New Leaf and GCN. Everything feels repetitive from the announcements to the villager dialogue. Also, the multiplayer sucks and one island per console feels suspicious. It isn't like Wild World and its Spinoffs, but it isn't Top 3 best though.… Expand
  58. TempoTheMan
    Aug 12, 2021
    5
    if you dont like to wait for things and do almost the same things every single day dont buy this, it has infinite playability but its just to boring for my taste, I like quiet games sometimes but this game doesn't even have a normal story, altho thats nintendo :/
  59. ladiebird
    Mar 20, 2021
    6
    I recently restarted my island after dropping off from the game around June last year and am enjoying it again so far, collecting all the bugs and fish and sea creatures and moving islanders in. It's a beautiful game, and I really enjoy the landscaping and creative freedom you have when creating your island. Unfortunately, after you finish building, there's nothing very worthwhile left toI recently restarted my island after dropping off from the game around June last year and am enjoying it again so far, collecting all the bugs and fish and sea creatures and moving islanders in. It's a beautiful game, and I really enjoy the landscaping and creative freedom you have when creating your island. Unfortunately, after you finish building, there's nothing very worthwhile left to experience. I think this is why I stopped playing originally.

    Compared to previous games, the events are much more focused around collecting items/DIYs than interacting with your villagers and the special visitors. As a result, every seasonal event feels sort of the same. The villagers themselves are also super boring to interact. At first, they give you tasks, but as you progress that seems to stop. Even then, the number of tasks you get isn't comparable to previous entries at all. It is very much unlike the previous games in that regard, where helping your villagers felt like a focal point. Villagers of the same personality also feel very similar. I think this is because they tend to talk about what you did yesterday, rather than asking questions or talking about themselves. I've heard this is because of the way dialogue is prioritised, not because it's limited.

    The incremental updates have improved the game over time and kept things interesting, and since Nintendo says the game should have a 3 year lifespan, we can probably expect more. Long story short, if you like the idea of designing and collecting (bugs, fish, fossils, art, DIYs, items etc), buying New Horizons is well worth the time and enjoyment you'll get out of it. If you prefer the older games because of the dynamic interactions you get with villagers, or New Leaf for the interesting/varied seasonal events, maybe skip this one out.    … Expand
  60. BlestTiger97489
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    This is a great game if you play on your own Switch, not so much if you share a Switch. The same screen multiplayer is not very great and people who join the island later miss out on the story and have some limitations like not being able to change ordinances. Personally, since I booted up the game first, I can experience everything, but I can understand why people would not like itThis is a great game if you play on your own Switch, not so much if you share a Switch. The same screen multiplayer is not very great and people who join the island later miss out on the story and have some limitations like not being able to change ordinances. Personally, since I booted up the game first, I can experience everything, but I can understand why people would not like it because of this aspect. If you want to share a Switch, it is probably the best to avoid this title. If you mostly play alone or everyone has their own Switch or the people who want to share a console don't care on the story or the resident rep features and is willing to share the single player experience, consider picking this up.… Expand
  61. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    acnh

    pros
    - great music
    - near perfect diy mode
    - kept bell service is gold
    - perfect fishing system

    cons
    expensive items and terrible resident services
    but every other thing fully makes up for the cons
  62. Reefyza52
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Gameplay:
    Animal Crossing New Horizon is a life simulation game based On a world full of cute animals. Your goal in this game is to build a house, craft tools, and beautify your tropical island. You have to borrow the " Bell " which is the currency in this game from Tom Nook to pay the debt, players can get from doing a variety of in-game activities.
    This game is based on real-time on    Gameplay:
    Animal Crossing New Horizon is a life simulation game based On a world full of cute animals. Your goal in this game is to build a house, craft tools, and beautify your tropical island. You have to borrow the " Bell " which is the currency in this game from Tom Nook to pay the debt, players can get from doing a variety of in-game activities.
    This game is based on real-time on doing the activity on the islands every activity takes time to finish. It has a free play style. You can start by building a house, decorate a garden, go fishing and do gardening or catching insects, and others. The game also has upcoming events to explore based on real-world events. Animals in your village can interact with you on your island which is the charm of this game.
    The game also features seasonal events like the previous ones, such as winter or summer, with different fruits or fish and insects. You can also be able to select the region of your island which will affect the environment in the game. The uniqueness is that players can choose the location of their neighbor's home. Of course, players can be able to bond with their neighbors by interaction, and it will result in the acquisition of cool items and the events that will occur.
    Animal Crossing New Horizons also has an online feature system where you and your friend's island. You can do activities together which makes the game even more fun. We have the ability to customize the island with the Terraforming feature which is a new system in the Animal Crossing franchise.

    Graphics:
    The arrival of Animal Crossing New Horizons on Switch comes with great graphics performance. Because a hybrid console specification makes it perform much better than the previous games. The graphics in the game still come in the same style that looks lovely. The character design is not different from the original, but it is cute and looks very good, and has always been unique to the Animal Crossing series. The game has a very nice color scheme in design that is pleasing to all ages. The camera angle in the game can be adjusted a little.

    Soundtrack:
    Nintendo has brought the talented team of musicians behind Animal Crossing: New Horizons' music back together for a beautiful acoustic performance with the stylish tropical life simulator's soundtrack that includes more than the 96 K.K. Slider songs that players can collect and listen to.

    Overview:
    Animal Crossing New Horizon is very free. This game can be very enjoyable when we have to stay at home to enjoy an island full of activities to do. This game can still play for years without the same boredom. Even though the game pace looks a bit slow, there is a lot of hidden stuff in the game to unlock waiting for you to explore.    … Expand
  63. BLG
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    The Animal Crossing series has created a unique sense of relaxation and joy for close to twenty years. The newest entry, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, continues that tradition while elevating the gameplay to new levels. This elevation in gameplay is quite literally in-game now where a player can actually change the geography of their island. Island terraforming is debatably the biggestThe Animal Crossing series has created a unique sense of relaxation and joy for close to twenty years. The newest entry, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, continues that tradition while elevating the gameplay to new levels. This elevation in gameplay is quite literally in-game now where a player can actually change the geography of their island. Island terraforming is debatably the biggest addition to this version of the game. In past iterations, customization was reserved for the players home and clothing, but it is now possible to modify everything from where your cliffs and rivers are located, to a coffee cup placed on an outdoor table. The debut of vast island customization options are accompanied by a robust crafting system. Players can now gather resources located across the island to craft custom furniture and tools. These new aspects feel like they were heavily influenced by survival games, like Minecraft, but they still retain the Animal Crossing charm that fans cherish.

    One added survival game mainstay that has caused some outcry amongst Animal Crossing fans is tool degradation. In previous entries, tools like shovels, fishing rods, and nets could be used indefinitely without breaking, but in Animal Crossing: New Horizons players have to fight the constant battle of tools being destroyed through use. It appears that this decision was made to strengthen the need for the crafting system, however it seems to impede on the relaxing elements of the game, like fishing. One of the most frustrating aspects of this game is being in the midst of a peaceful fishing trek around the permitter of my island only for my rod to break with a half full inventory of fish. Then forcing me to return to my islands town center to craft a new one. In the past, this return to town was driven by a need to sell your goods from that fishing session. This rewarding journey into town to sell your commodities is now joined by a similar but shameful trip into town to craft another fishing rod. This new element has certainly detracted from the joyful and relaxing cornerstone of fishing in Animal Crossing games.

    Though the crafting system is a cumbersome addition in regards to tools, its inclusion has certainly evolved the overall gameplay from a depth perspective. It has added more incentives to collect items and forage for resources across your island while rewarding you with interesting things to craft. Island customization is a welcome addition that can result in hours of rewarding gameplay. One of my favorite things to do is to add a small decorative piece to the island and wait to see if my wife notices when she is playing with her character. I don’t ever see my island being “complete” and I plan to constantly tweak aspects of it throughout the years.

    Island customization adds to the replay-ability of the game, but something that pulls me back in even more are the seasonal updates and events that Nintendo releases for free. Two large updates were summer updates that debuted new gameplay elements to the Animal Crossing franchise like swimming in the ocean and diving to the depths of your coasts to retrieve sea creatures. Nintendo is even teasing their next big update which appears to be a Halloween themed addition. These updates provide a reason to hop back in and you will quickly find yourself sucked right back into the joyous gameplay.

    One unfortunate side effect of island living in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is that it minimizes the enjoyment, previously supplied in previous entries, of adventuring to other islands. In previous entries, players could leave their continental town and take a boat ride to explore a tropical island where unique fish and items could be found. This enjoyment to escape your typical scenery has been replaced with the option to take a plane ride to randomly generated islands. Beyond plundering an island of its fruit and potentially discovering the elusive tarantula island, the incentive for players to get away isn't quite there anymore. An update that I would love to see Nintendo explore would be to diversify what you might find when taking a plane trip. Potentially discovering different biomes and fauna on these excursions would be a fantastic way to incentivize exploration and could recapture the magic of island visits from previous entries.

    Overall this entry is a welcome addition to a beloved pedigree of games. Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes the chill and relaxing vibe of previous titles and modernizes it with more customization and structure. For Busch League, this game bordered a 9.5 out of 10, but features like item degradation and a less enjoyable island exploration process were steps back for the series. Busch League Gaming gives Animal Crossing: New Horizons a 9 out of 10.

    For our full podcast review, visit https://www.buschleaguegaming.com/podcast/animal-crossing-new-horizons.    … Expand
  64. Loozer
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    The game has a slow start but after playing it for 3 weeks now and I am addicted to it. Even if I have nothing to do I'm still playing just walking around.
  65. PiePad
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Esta divertido y todooo eso mi unico problema es el crafteo de objetos es lo que no me gusta del juego fuera de todo eso para mi esta bien
  66. TropicalNayr
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    I would give this a 92%
    This is a nice calm game to play solo
    but the thing is if you have the same console and you want to start a new island on a new account you have to restart which is annoying they should give you a option but besides that it is a good game!
  67. ShyKitty
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    My emotions has been a roller coaster ride with this game so far since I never experienced playing New Leaf. I've clocked about 150 hours into this game so this is my review so far:
    The best way I can describe this game is that at times it feels like the Sims 4 but with animals. At times it can come off as just a choir and décor game were all you do is just the same thing day in and day    My emotions has been a roller coaster ride with this game so far since I never experienced playing New Leaf. I've clocked about 150 hours into this game so this is my review so far:
    The best way I can describe this game is that at times it feels like the Sims 4 but with animals. At times it can come off as just a choir and décor game were all you do is just the same thing day in and day out: go fishing, look for shells, sell or buy something, gardening, talk to neighbors who really don't have much of anything important to say. It just comes off as very repetitive with extremely slow progress. The only reason I've clocked this many hours is because I started this game off with my fiancée at first, it was fun for a while until you notice that this game is not meant to be a two person player type of game. Who ever is first player, you will have to follow them around *everywhere* they go and if you don't then you will get poofed to the location that they are in. This makes multiplayer extremely frustrating when you want to do two different things on the opposite side of the island cause it's impossible to do. One of you will just have to sit there and wait and occupy yourself with something in the immediate area first player is in until they decide to move. This game doesn't allow two or at least 3 different saves you are only stuck with one island, in my opinion, this was a terrible decision for this game and shouldn't have been done. My fiancée had lost interest at playing at one point since things were to slow to his liking, I continued playing but noticed I was getting no where with my island, not much of anything was occurring until I released my fiancée was still player one. I ended up deleting the first save and started fresh.

    Once I started over, I noticed huge amount of improvement. I noticed more bugs, got more land and started meeting more characters, so that is an upside. Now that I'm somewhere in the middle of updating my new island, I released that you or your villagers can't interact with their surrounding, for the most part all of my villagers do is just walk around, talk to each other now and then, possible water the plants and that's it. Not once have a seen a villager or visitor go inside the museum, buy anything from the nook shop, you pretty much have to gift them everything. Some gifts that you gave them won't even be in theirs homes so it will be as if you never gave it to them..it just depends on what the item is. It would be nice if décor objects were interactable with my character and villagers, It's pretty to look at but just feels like pointless objects that do nothing but lying around your island. I want more than just "pretty to look at" especially with a game like animal crossing.

    Lacking the ability to evict certain villagers or decorate objects in this game is bothering when this entire game is about creating your own world. I dislike that there is no option to go into town hall and evict a villager you no longer want on your island, your forced to be mean or isolate them in hopes of them wanting to move but there's no telling when that will occur same with waiting for a visitors to arrive at the campsite. It's also disappointing that you can't recolor store items or balloon gifts cause they may already come with variations, the only thing you can recolor is DIYs you make which is restrictive for no reason. Tools constantly breaking after a couple hits is huge annoyance! Recrafting the same **** over and over again is not fun after the 100th time, especially when you're adding iron to the object- it should last longer than that!

    The game also has a huge problem with regeneration! I can't tell you how many times I have collected a bunch of fossils only for Blathers to tell me that one (sometimes NONE) out of many fossils I had over to him are good cause they are already in the freaking museum! Why is the island regenerating the same damn fossils!? This problem is also occurring with bottle and balloon DIYs and Nook Mile ticket islands that end up wasting 2,000 miles on cause it's the SAME empty island I've already gone to before despite them saying you can't ever visit the island again? I have yet to find any new villagers at my campsite or any of these islands. It makes traveling frustrating and not worth it at times.

    This issue of blocking certain islanders to maintain 10 only caused Leif to stop showing up entirely. For the first time ever, I had to time travel (changed my time zone to Honolulu) just to get him to finally show back up again since the last time I had seen him was a while ago. I'm still playing, I paid for this game so i want to see what happens next but there's room for tons and tons of improvement.    … Expand
  68. Old_Duck
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    By far one of the best games on switch I would say. Being able to escape the real world and make a deserted island your new home is a fantastic experience, and now being able to craft furniture and pop it outside is a massive improvement for the animal crossing series.

    This game is extremely addictive, as there is so much to do with your island. Eventually you will probably get sick of    By far one of the best games on switch I would say. Being able to escape the real world and make a deserted island your new home is a fantastic experience, and now being able to craft furniture and pop it outside is a massive improvement for the animal crossing series.

    This game is extremely addictive, as there is so much to do with your island. Eventually you will probably get sick of it, but you only feel like that after you've played it for ages.

    A common gripe I have seen is tools breaking. Yes, it can be a little bit annoying at times, but it certainly shouldn't stop you from playing this fantastic game, and I didn't find that it disrupted my gameplay too much.

    I highly recommend playing this game, as it will provide hours of fun for anyone.    … Expand
  69. William_Trigos
    May 14, 2023
    8
    It's great to create your island, gather more neighbors, get all kinds of fish bugs etc.

    The worst thing about the game is the online issue, it has loading times and waiting for a game that is not from this century. It should be more worked apart from the fact that it is missing a lot of content and things from previous installments

    I still recommend it
  70. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
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  71. danlol483
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Es un genial juego que todos deberían probar, aprovechando que este juego a revivido la saga. No todo es positivo debido a que faltan cosas de otros juegos de la saga (peluquería, observatorio de estrellas...)
    Si quieres empezar jugando a la saga Animal Crossing recomiendo este
  72. leonardo1606
    May 18, 2021
    9
    one of the best nintendo switch games but it is not for everyone if you are looking for a relaxing game that lets you squeeze your creativity to the fullest this is your separate game that you can dedicate more than 500 hours but if what you are looking for is action and destroy monsters better get away and is more for 1 person so if you want a good multiplayer game choose another game
  73. Meuske
    May 28, 2021
    5
    Its a fun game in the first month, but after that it just kinda sucks. Progress goes veeeery sloooow.
  74. PanaSonci6
    Jul 3, 2021
    7
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a simulation type of game where you can make stuff, pay debt and be friends with animals! It's a fun concept, and it was well executed here! But, it did lack allot of what made Animal Crossing... Well, Animal Crossing. The crafting mechanic is cool, but, It's very annoying when your tool breaks, you have to rebuilt it all over again with the materials. ItAnimal Crossing: New Horizons is a simulation type of game where you can make stuff, pay debt and be friends with animals! It's a fun concept, and it was well executed here! But, it did lack allot of what made Animal Crossing... Well, Animal Crossing. The crafting mechanic is cool, but, It's very annoying when your tool breaks, you have to rebuilt it all over again with the materials. It also lacks allot of the charm New Leaf had in my opinion. New Leaf had cool bonus items like a Wii U and even Nintendo game themed items! Animal Crossing: New Horizons lacks allot of that. But, don't get me wrong, It's a blast making your island look cool with furniture, visiting other's island and even playing with friends once in awhile is great! I would recommend it to almost everyone, since they updated the game to have more to it, but, It didn't grab me back as much as New Leaf did.… Expand
  75. kanariya
    Jun 12, 2021
    5
    Boring.
    I thought this game was some what like a “slow Sims” But after I found out that in order to continue this game, I need to do laboring continuos things like fishing over and over…when I find out that there is nothing much story flowing which made me boring and stop playing this game.
  76. BronzeBoy
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Even if people find the game boring because of the lack of updates, I still find it interesting because creativity is a strong factor for me that keeps me coming back. I could go on forever and ever about this game, but long story short, this game deserved it's 10/10 rating from me.
  77. maestrooak
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    A solid entry in the animal crossing franchise, but do we really need crafting?
  78. jeatog
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    PROS:
    - Tiene una introducción maravillosa.
    - Es tremendamente inmersivo y sus personajes te hacen tener "sentimientos" rápidamente. - Sus mecánicas nuevas respecto a entregas anteriores hacen que sea tan diferente pero a la vez sin perder la esencia de lo que es. - Soundtrack exquisito. - Es adictivo jugablemente. CONTRAS: - Llega un momento en donde no hayas más qué hacer, lo    PROS:
    - Tiene una introducción maravillosa.
    - Es tremendamente inmersivo y sus personajes te hacen tener "sentimientos" rápidamente.
    - Sus mecánicas nuevas respecto a entregas anteriores hacen que sea tan diferente pero a la vez sin perder la esencia de lo que es.
    - Soundtrack exquisito.
    - Es adictivo jugablemente.

    CONTRAS:
    - Llega un momento en donde no hayas más qué hacer, lo cuál es crítico para este tipo de videojuegos.
    - No hay una vasta variedad de diálogos de los vecinos; hay solo 10 tipos de diálogos según su personalidad, pero muchísimos más de ellos, lo cual causa que solo cambien en apariencia.
    - Pantallas de carga y tutoriales excesivamente molestos al momento de jugar en línea.
    - Falta de minijuegos.
    - Para lo que significa el género, puede que por momentos lo relajante se vuelva aburrido.

    El más reciente título de la saga Animal Crossing cubre muchas carencias que tenían anteriormente, pero al mismo tiempo le quita personalidad y se vuelve muy monótono a las horas antes de "acabar" el juego. También añade contenido invasivo que fácilmente podría no estar, pero eso no quita que sea un juego de calidad, bien hecho y con contenido suficiente, hasta cierto punto. New Horizons es un boleto de entrada a la saga y sirve de base para la consola de Nintendo, pues cualquiera que cuente con una debería tenerlo.    … Expand
  79. rmw408
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    Hours of fun creating your own island paradise. Set it up the way you want and change anytime. Ultimate control. A great way to waste several hours.
  80. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    6
    One Island per switch. What the actual? So stupid and scummy. The game itself is ok. Lots of items and ways to shape and decorate your island to make it like home. A few small changes and this game could be a lot better.
  81. Kobaru
    Sep 2, 2021
    5
    They just killed my villagers and special npc's and they let some of them sneak into the game with a threat minimum because they are so terrified that they don't even retain their respective personalities...

    Jokes aside, the game is unfinished almost a year and a half after launch and there is nothing to do in it.
    The hope that they change it is still there but ... It has two newscasts left.
  82. Bisharps
    Sep 13, 2021
    6
    Definitely the weakest in the series after City Folk.
    Many missing features and the new features are a betrayal to the identity of the franchise.
    It used to be about moving into a new neighborhood and slowly becoming one of the locals. Now it's just about having your personal island dollhouse. It makes me worried about the future of the franchise because removing these new features in    Definitely the weakest in the series after City Folk.
    Many missing features and the new features are a betrayal to the identity of the franchise.
    It used to be about moving into a new neighborhood and slowly becoming one of the locals. Now it's just about having your personal island dollhouse.

    It makes me worried about the future of the franchise because removing these new features in future titles will make it look reductive but keeping them in will cause the franchise to stagnate. The future is grim.    … Expand
  83. WPB
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Mentally scaring, could not beat the Tom nook boss fight, way too stressful and difficult, forget mario party, this is the new hardest game of all time
  84. LuissDt
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    I'm not going to lie, the hatred towards the game was justified but now, New Horizons is a fun and satisfying mix in these times of pandemic that makes it the best animal crossing in the saga
  85. Lordbread
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Really good game but you do have to put a lot of time in if you want to progress your island as much as possible. If you’re not worried about completely beating the game it is good just to spend 20 minutes or so on it and just walk around your island.
  86. lowey
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    There are few games that I have sunk more hours into than Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It sucks you in and compells you to return day after day. It's a solid game, as you would expect, from Nintendo. There is a wealth of things to do each day, although earlier in the game it limits you a little — probably to stop it sucking away your entire life — and once you've completed the main storyThere are few games that I have sunk more hours into than Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It sucks you in and compells you to return day after day. It's a solid game, as you would expect, from Nintendo. There is a wealth of things to do each day, although earlier in the game it limits you a little — probably to stop it sucking away your entire life — and once you've completed the main story arc there is still plenty to do. As the game progresses the story falls away and it becomes more and more like a sandbox game.

    It's not perfect, of course: dialogues are lengthy and often add nothing, and the control mechanism for tools can be infuriating at times ("no don't dig that up," "put that fence back," "I didn't want to talk to them!") And as many haters have already stated endlessly, you'll really have to have one console per player in the house since all players on a console share the same island. But in spite of its flaws it's a game that makes me feel good. I will open the game in the morning to check one or two things and then, before I know it, I realise I'm an hour late for work. The online community really makes this game too. Visiting others' islands via online multiplayer is great fun and can help new players get ahead quickly, and it's amazing just how much content (characters, items, recipes, fossils, artworks, bugs, fish, characters' dialogue, etc) they've squeezed in. Well worth the cost when I look at how many hours of ejnoyment I've received from this little gem of a game.    … Expand
  87. MunhozMCM
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    My Score:

    (9) - Great!

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  88. IdleSpace
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    Лучшая ферма геймплейно, но некоторые механики вызывают вопросы.
    Главный из них - почему только один остров на консоль?
  89. ancarroll
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    What a game! I love everything about it - from the adorable characters to the relaxing nature of doing whatever you want on your island.
  90. DanteMerino
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    You either love it or hate it I had fun with this game but it is a matter of opinion obviously very slow paced and relaxed..
  91. Neko_-Tiger
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    If you a Long time fan then this is by far a no brainer. New to the series will find themselves playing for hours and Days unless you time travel but i say just play game as intended and you will have a game that will go on for years to come. AVOID Time Travel it will shorten your enjoyment.
  92. Minus_Infinity
    Nov 4, 2022
    6
    I think this game is good, it just takes too long for anything important to happen. Waiting days and days for stuff that should take 5 minutes.
  93. KamaiJR
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Game make me have a time to live in Island,relax game Build home have friend
  94. ochjago
    Nov 22, 2021
    6
    Good, totally enjoyable game. But for how long? I don't play that kind of games very often, so don't exactly know what could have been done better, but the game is kind of boring after a while. Sure, first weeks are exciting and all, but then there's no reason to play, maybe except for some seasonal events.
  95. nodavan
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    I would say it's a go-to game for NS. The game play is simple. If you like collecting things and crafting DIY stuffs, this game is really made for you. There are also holiday and seasonal items too!
  96. GearDestruction
    Dec 11, 2021
    7
    my main issue with this game is compared to the older version, the characters are too nice, they are extremely nice. and that makes feel the game less enjoyable compared to the older version when you're looking to have a social interaction with the villagers of your island. the game lacks of realism and the feeling of making friends because you don't see a harsh version of your villagersmy main issue with this game is compared to the older version, the characters are too nice, they are extremely nice. and that makes feel the game less enjoyable compared to the older version when you're looking to have a social interaction with the villagers of your island. the game lacks of realism and the feeling of making friends because you don't see a harsh version of your villagers when their personalities are cranky and snooty who were made to be rude or harsh in the early friendship.

    I think they need to make the villagers more natural in the next game, because at the end of the day, the villager is what makes this game so enjoyable and without that sense of realism, it makes the game feels a bit less fun.    … Expand
  97. ShamaloOoOoW
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    A real discovery for me who had never played the license, at the beginning I told myself that it was only for children because of the small animals in the game. But in reality I see in this game a very good potential for future sequel, a construction game not quite complete but which is very reminiscent of or at least gently brings sims closer, especially in version 2.0. I am personallyA real discovery for me who had never played the license, at the beginning I told myself that it was only for children because of the small animals in the game. But in reality I see in this game a very good potential for future sequel, a construction game not quite complete but which is very reminiscent of or at least gently brings sims closer, especially in version 2.0. I am personally convinced…… Expand
  98. Watson0l0
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    An incredible time killer. The graphics do not cause rejection, but some of the gameplay moments are rejected, in particular the problems with the creation of objects, what was the problem so that you could create objects several at a time or use the main storage location as a buffer?
  99. blisslovesotome
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Would have been better if we had more things we had in the previous installments, but overall it's a good game.
  100. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    The only reason I'm not giving a 10 is because this game is not durable as they promised.
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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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