Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 6617 Ratings

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  1. Richypol
    Jun 10, 2020
    3
    My wife and I bought this game. We both paid for it (half and half).
    I just realize I can't contribute with important decisions on the island just because I started to play after my wife and she is the only one that can make important decisions in the island. That sucks, Nintendo, that really sucks! We won't spend on another Nintendo switch + another AC game to play the way we want to! Fix    My wife and I bought this game. We both paid for it (half and half).
    I just realize I can't contribute with important decisions on the island just because I started to play after my wife and she is the only one that can make important decisions in the island. That sucks, Nintendo, that really sucks! We won't spend on another Nintendo switch + another AC game to play the way we want to! Fix this!!! I can only enjoy like 30% of the game, so I give 30% of a rating.    … Expand
  2. Norberec
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    I just bought it, and I let my brother start the game, and it turns out that with my account I can't get the progress of the game to advance, when it's my Nintendo Switch. Terrible decision that there is a single spokesperson for the island.

    I am disappointed in the game, since in that case they would have better allowed one island per profile.
  3. dizzlegizels
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolutely unthinkably stupid to limit one island per switch. Asinine. Idiotic.

    My kids were excited about all the buzz, they were thrilled to visit the website and see how they could make their own little world. Then they bought it. To have that reality yanked away, I don't think I'm being overly dramatic here, but it was kinda cruel. My kids saved up to buy this game. What in god's    Absolutely unthinkably stupid to limit one island per switch. Asinine. Idiotic.

    My kids were excited about all the buzz, they were thrilled to visit the website and see how they could make their own little world. Then they bought it. To have that reality yanked away, I don't think I'm being overly dramatic here, but it was kinda cruel. My kids saved up to buy this game. What in god's name are they thinking?

    It's lovely to see, in the time of forced quarantine, a game touting itself as a stress relieving, calming, creative time spender, to literally 'yoink' that promise away for everyone but the first household member to log on.

    Anyone who has anything to do with this should be ashamed, because you should know, and I don't think I'm the only one: you literally made my kids cry. Not because they're spoiled, or that they can't share, or they won't work together. It's that they saved up for something that was advertised as "something" and got absolutely blindsided by a product that is specifically, maliciously exclusive of their creative interests. It's about having watched hours of people loving the game on youtube, and then the game saying, 'No, you absolutely cannot do what they are doing.'

    Of course, the "same island" mode as it exists would be SO MUCH FUN...if it was an option.

    If you gave this game a good score because you're the only person playing it...I think you're missing the point. This game is mean to families. It is. There's not really another way to put this.    … Expand
  4. lolaloud125
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Aya keygoku and the other Nintendo EPD developers did not know how to develop this Nintendo game for 1 its special edition doesn't even come with the flip-in game (for those Europeans and Japanese people you're lucky here in Mexico, the US or Canada don't have the game in the bundle) 2nd 1 island per switch thing is awful, in city folk you could have 8 accounts but in new horizons, I cantAya keygoku and the other Nintendo EPD developers did not know how to develop this Nintendo game for 1 its special edition doesn't even come with the flip-in game (for those Europeans and Japanese people you're lucky here in Mexico, the US or Canada don't have the game in the bundle) 2nd 1 island per switch thing is awful, in city folk you could have 8 accounts but in new horizons, I cant 3rd ROVER'S NOT IN THE GAME (yes mayday brought him back but that was a week) HE'S THE MASCOT OF THE GAME Gamecube, city folk (let's go to the city), New leaf all had him start with you in this game TIMMY AND TOMMY THE WORST CHARACTERS IN ANY AC game DO THAT. 4th PLAYING ONLINE COSTS MONEY in the WFC games (Wild world and Wii) and Nintendo network games (new leaf) you didn't pay a penny to Nintendo to play online this game,(and all switch games) you have to pay Nintendo $3 £2.43 for UK Readers a month for 3 years that's $108. 5th there's No MAYOR from Gamecube to new leaf tortemer was the mayor in new leaf you were the mayor in new horizons there's no mayor (isabelle might be the mayor idk). 6th Nook's cranny isn't really nook's cranny anymore. Either they got booted from nookling junction or it got closed ladies and gentlemen TMMY AND TOMMY THE WORST CHARACTERS IN ANY AC game TOOK OVER nook's cranny. 7th and final thing that I hate about this game instead of being the mayor your the Citizen Representative (once again isabelle might be the mayor idk). in conduction, THIS IS A CASH GRAB. THIS IS EA levels of bad… Expand
  5. JupiterBorn
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    My boyfriend and I got a switch JUST to play this game together.

    But hey, whats the point if only one player can truly enjoy it?! Second player cant do anything or make any decisions. The second player is basically a glorified NPC. This needs to be fixed. It feels like a f***ing scam tbh.
  6. Morgan327
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    I was pretty excited to get into the animal crossing series but this is one of the most boring, lazy, content lacking games I've ever played. There is so little to do, all you do is shake trees, catch stuff, and buy stuff. There's less content here then kirby star allies and all you do is chores. No animal crossing does not make chores fun, it just dresses them up a bit. It's essentiallyI was pretty excited to get into the animal crossing series but this is one of the most boring, lazy, content lacking games I've ever played. There is so little to do, all you do is shake trees, catch stuff, and buy stuff. There's less content here then kirby star allies and all you do is chores. No animal crossing does not make chores fun, it just dresses them up a bit. It's essentially empty busy work to make it look like you have something to do. Have you ever had a game tell you how you have to play?, no?, then try new horizons. The npc's are boring, isabelle is nothing more then a mold for a cute character and nothing more, the other villagers only have 2 or 3 lines when you talk to them and the UI is so clunky it takes like 6 minutes for me to leave somebody's island, go grab an item from storage, and then come back. This is the worst game I've ever played. I'd rather play paper mario sticker star.… Expand
  7. Johnson0993
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Fix your damn game and suppress the console limitation, thanks. This is unacceptable.
  8. steiger83
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    The fact that only one island per Switch is allowed is completely ridiculous. It's a cash grab. Awful.
  9. SpookyPigeon
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    I made a Metacritic account just to express how disappointed I am with this game. I've been playing the Animal Crossing series since Wild World on the Nintendo DS. I was SO hyped for this game. I got it the minute it came out on launch day, played for about a month straight aaaaand... I don't play it anymore.

    This game is mediocre hence the 5 out of 10 score. Sure the graphics are    I made a Metacritic account just to express how disappointed I am with this game. I've been playing the Animal Crossing series since Wild World on the Nintendo DS. I was SO hyped for this game. I got it the minute it came out on launch day, played for about a month straight aaaaand... I don't play it anymore.

    This game is mediocre hence the 5 out of 10 score. Sure the graphics are nice, it runs well and the terraforming is a huge new feature. But Nintendo released an unfinished game. This game does NOT have enough content to justify the £50 I payed at launch day. So many iconic characters are missing. Where's Resetti? Where are Copper and Booker? Most importantly of all where are Rover and Brewster??? Yes I know Rover appeared briefly in the May Day update but honestly it wasn't enough screen time for such an iconic character.

    Here's my other gripes with the game:

    - Iconic characters like Rover got shafted but we have to sit through Isabelle's boring dialogue every single day. In this game Isabelle does the morning updates so no more Rover in the spotlight. Isabelle is frankly an extremely annoying character in this game, always repeating the same dialogue about how she found her sock or something. She's supposed to report the news but the devs didn't think for her to perhaps report on the weather or mention which town visitors are on the island. Nah it's more important for us to hear about how she finished her puzzle (nobody cares Isabelle).

    - Speaking of dialogue, the villagers feel soulless compared to other games. What is the point of even talking to them when they repeat the same crap? And they always get annoyed when you talk to them twice in the same day. What a joke.

    - Furniture sets are gone. No more Froggy Chair was bad enough but so many iconic furniture sets just ceased to exist. I like being able to craft but not at the expense of many classic items which fans have loved for a long time. Gracie Grace is missing from the game so now I can't decorate my house with ridiculously expensive dessert shaped furniture - wtf is the point in playing?

    - Speaking of crafting, it is a long and tedious process. Say you want to craft 1 fish bait. You can't just craft 100 at once. Oh no you have to do it one by one. Everything in this game is unnecessarily difficult and even though fans have been begging for quality of life changes for months Nintendo don't care.

    - Events are so bad now. The egg event in previous days was just one day. This time it was a 2 week fiasco where your normal daily activities were interrupted by the stupid eggs. During the egg event you could catch eggs by fishing, from the sky etc. The problem was that this completely ruined fishing as it felt like 80% of what you caught was eggs instead of actual fish. If all events are going to be like this from now on I'm not looking forward to events like Halloween.

    - Town visitors seem to visit certain players over others with some people getting Celeste (who gives rare DIY recipes) every week while other players like myself have never had her on the island despite playing since launch day.

    - Finally, on to the terraforming... It's boring. That's all. It is so tedious and so boring. I don't enjoy the terraforming which is a shame because it's the only thing to do in this game. If it's something you think you may enjoy go ahead, buy the game but ever since I unlocked terraforming my playtime has probably dropped by 80%.

    There are so many other gripes I have with this game but these are the ones I had off the top of my head. It seems like Nintendo aims to keep updating the game every few months with the content that should have been included on launch day. Apparently this is to "combat time travel" (also why they set events to 2 weeks so people would have to play during the 2 weeks and wouldn't be able to travel back to events). I don't see why Nintendo had to release such a bare bones game just because some people are triggered by people who play the game differently.

    Anyway, maybe in a year when Nintendo has actually added the content that should have been in the game to begin with I'll go back to this game but for now I can't be bothered to dedicate any time to this boring game.    … Expand
  10. Dcrvx2k
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    As a family we have to share an island or buy another Switch. No thanks Nintendo. Brainwashed fanboy/girls will throw their money at Nintendo without a thought. Not this family.
  11. Sarge0341
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    I'm a long time fan of the franchise and made the mistake of letting my wife play it first on the Switch, because I wanted to introduce her to the game in hopes she would like it. This was before i realized there ould only be 1 island per device. Now I can't even play the game that I'm am the original fan of.
  12. skyfenix_gamer
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    It's great for hanging out. If you're looking for a game where you accomplish certain goals and then your done, then probably you won't like Animal Crossing. This game is to enjoy the little details, relax and hang out. You can spend several hours just watching your villagers, fishing, building, decorating and re building your island without any defined goal
  13. Alesk
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    You need to buy 1 Nintendo swicht + 1 game per family member + 1 online sub to be able to each play the story. This game, and nintendo globally is a shame.
    I'm done with nintendo, you will never have 1$ from me anymore.
  14. SweetCherry561
    Jul 9, 2020
    1
    Only 1 island per console- even if you have separate profiles, nope! Only 1 island. They expect you to buy another Switch for each additional island. What if you have a family and everyone just wants to enjoy the game? Unbelievable.
  15. DrWANG
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    I really don't like this game, it takes too much time to play(farming).
    Only the first few hours were fun. :(
  16. blacktalon
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Boring, tedious and devoid of content. This isn't a game but more of a chore and is an absolute rip-off, value wise, demanding a AAA full price sticker. The game should be a $20 USD title at best given how repetitive and empty the "gameplay" is. I couldn't tolerate it for more than 5-10 hours and is, easily, one of my biggest regrets on the Switch. Too bad I bought a digital copy,Boring, tedious and devoid of content. This isn't a game but more of a chore and is an absolute rip-off, value wise, demanding a AAA full price sticker. The game should be a $20 USD title at best given how repetitive and empty the "gameplay" is. I couldn't tolerate it for more than 5-10 hours and is, easily, one of my biggest regrets on the Switch. Too bad I bought a digital copy, otherwise I would've traded it a few days after buying it. Can't recommend this to anyone unless you're a fan of burning money.… Expand
  17. Yasin0666
    Jun 15, 2021
    0
    The game has good graphics....that's all you can say about this "game". If you can call it "game"....
    The Villagers don't have any personality, The dialogues are repetitive, The Events are really boring and the Updates are empty and just not good. I have over 1000 hours in the game but only because i started a new Island everytime it got boring. We NEED gameplay new dialogues, more    The game has good graphics....that's all you can say about this "game". If you can call it "game"....
    The Villagers don't have any personality, The dialogues are repetitive, The Events are really boring and the Updates are empty and just not good. I have over 1000 hours in the game but only because i started a new Island everytime it got boring. We NEED gameplay new dialogues, more personality!!! NO New objects    … Expand
  18. A_Mighty_Pleb
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    A huge disappointment and let down because of a bizarre decision to have one island per switch with all important progress and gameplay mechanics tied to the first account that plays it.

    Context is important here as people seem to be dismissing this issue as not important. Co-op and multiplayer is not the issue, as some people might want to play the way it is implemented. The issue is    A huge disappointment and let down because of a bizarre decision to have one island per switch with all important progress and gameplay mechanics tied to the first account that plays it.

    Context is important here as people seem to be dismissing this issue as not important. Co-op and multiplayer is not the issue, as some people might want to play the way it is implemented. The issue is that any other account on the system that plays AFTER the first person to open the game is FORCED to play a lesser experience that happens to be shackled to the multiplayer experience. It is then not an equapl, stand alone playthrough with all the features of one.

    A lot of reviews are fair in their scores because they played the full game with no problems on one account. That is fine. But a lot of people have more than one account on their Switch. To say that the opinions on the game by people affected by this are unfounded is frankly ignorant and it doesn't address the core problem.

    It's 2020 and we can't have multiple accounts play their own instance of a game? Yes we can, Nintendo has just chosen not to here. For a game that is trying to be a calming community experience, It has only made me feel conned and frustrated and left out because of this.

    As someone who is sharing the game with someone in my household, however being the second account to play, I am forced to be an observer to someone elses enjoyment of the game. If you are not the first person to play this game on your Switch you might as well not play it at all as you do not get the full experience. That is unless you buy another switch to have the privilege.

    This is a frankly disgusting and pointless choice that only serves to ruin the experience for many people who buy the game and line the pockets of Nintendo. Even the person who played it first feels guilty for playing it, even though they had no control other it.

    Be wary before buying this game; unless you play on your own switch, first, on your account from the outset, you will not have the full experience you expected when you bought it. I will be extremely hesitant to buy any future Nintendo games because of this.

    On a positive note, the person who first started playing on their account on my Switch says it's a lovely game. Shame I can't play what they're playing.    … Expand
  19. Lazxusz
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    เกมสนุกและมีความเป็นตัวเองค่อนข้างสูง ชอบในความระบบอิงเวลาตามโลกเรา มันทำให้เราไม่หมกอยู่กับมันได้ใช้ชีวิตเรื่อยๆ ลุ้นว่าจะเจออะไรในแต่ละวัน ทำให้เรารู้สึกอบอุ่น และ ดีใจที่ได้เจอเพื่อนใหม่ๆ ถือว่าเป็นเกมผ่อนคลายที่อาจจะดีที่สุดในปี 2020 เลยทีเดียวเกมสนุกและมีความเป็นตัวเองค่อนข้างสูง ชอบในความระบบอิงเวลาตามโลกเรา มันทำให้เราไม่หมกอยู่กับมันได้ใช้ชีวิตเรื่อยๆ ลุ้นว่าจะเจออะไรในแต่ละวัน ทำให้เรารู้สึกอบอุ่น และ ดีใจที่ได้เจอเพื่อนใหม่ๆ ถือว่าเป็นเกมผ่อนคลายที่อาจจะดีที่สุดในปี 2020 เลยทีเดียว
  20. MaeBeaInTheWood
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    This new Animal Crossing shows everyone can make mistakes, or just decide they want to be EA. This is very much just a mix of Pocket Camp, Wild World, and New Leaf. The game has an overly-long tutorial before letting you do what you want. There is also the fact that parts of your island are completely locked because you don't have any bridges built at the start unlike other games, and it'sThis new Animal Crossing shows everyone can make mistakes, or just decide they want to be EA. This is very much just a mix of Pocket Camp, Wild World, and New Leaf. The game has an overly-long tutorial before letting you do what you want. There is also the fact that parts of your island are completely locked because you don't have any bridges built at the start unlike other games, and it's a while before you build bridges or unlock the vaulting pole. Nintendo also shows their greed in wanting you to buy more Switch consoles, as it is not 1 island per Nintendo Switch user, it's 1 island per Nintendo Switch console. And the only way to get a new or second island is to delete your first. This game also excludes the character of the fan favorite and my personal favorite, Rover. He does not appear on the plane to the island to help you (instead that role is filled by Nook's little scouts), and he doesn't appear in the game at all. My only things to say in defense of this game is that for once the game lets you decide what your villager's appearance is instead of generating it with cryptic questions like the other games (and usually no matter what you answered for the questions, you didn't like how your villager looked). The other thing is that Tom Nook appears to be less greedy and more friendly. He has general interactions the way a peppy villager, or Isabelle, or one of the Ables would instead of constant badgering and pressuring you about money like he does in other games.… Expand
  21. andrea3
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The kids and I were excited to get this after watching the trailer, since we are stuck at home. They play a lot of minecraft and like to play in each other's worlds. I was ok with sharing an island, sharing resources, and working together. It could have been fun to play as a team. Now that we're playing though the game is miserable for players 2-4. My son can't unlock an axe so he hadThe kids and I were excited to get this after watching the trailer, since we are stuck at home. They play a lot of minecraft and like to play in each other's worlds. I was ok with sharing an island, sharing resources, and working together. It could have been fun to play as a team. Now that we're playing though the game is miserable for players 2-4. My son can't unlock an axe so he had to get his sister, who happened to get lucky and be the first player, to make him one. The only work around is having the rest of us play multiplayer using her character, but she is still the only one who can complete any of the tasks and advance the game. It's boring and frustrating for the other players. I would return it but they are invested in the island now, but it's creating a lot of conflict. Do not recommend for families. I'm not buying another Switch for me to casually take part in one game. My pre teen daughter who is player one doesn't even play video games that much anymore. It's pretty ridiculous that Nintendo thinks we will all just buy another system or two for one game. It should not have been marketed as multiplayer and I feel like the advertising video was completely misleading.… Expand
  22. 8bheotapus
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Ideally this would be like the GameCube version, where every player could have their own island, but that's not horrible by itself. What's horrible is only allowing one player per console to be the "real player", while everyone else gets half a game. I own hundreds of games and I cannot think of a single other game designed as a "one player per console" game. This would be inexplicableIdeally this would be like the GameCube version, where every player could have their own island, but that's not horrible by itself. What's horrible is only allowing one player per console to be the "real player", while everyone else gets half a game. I own hundreds of games and I cannot think of a single other game designed as a "one player per console" game. This would be inexplicable if it wasn't Nintendo.… Expand
  23. budweiserbuck
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    I love this game, but like all the other reviews I don't like the "1 island per switch", my brother was super excited for this game and it's terrible to see him upset, that just broke my connection with the game. I get some people are going to say, "Why don't you just share?" Well, I'm now learning that the first visitor, Me, has all the power, from naming the island, to even getting DIYI love this game, but like all the other reviews I don't like the "1 island per switch", my brother was super excited for this game and it's terrible to see him upset, that just broke my connection with the game. I get some people are going to say, "Why don't you just share?" Well, I'm now learning that the first visitor, Me, has all the power, from naming the island, to even getting DIY recipes. Nintendo please fix this! I don't want to see my brother upset and have to get a new switch! Switches are kinda pricey for our family, plus getting a new copy would just break the bank.… Expand
  24. Odande
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Nintendo did a really cool thing where the first player to make their character on your Switch is the ONLY player who actually has access to the entire game. I cannot give resources to Tom Nook for building upgrades or progress my town in any meaningful way. I cannot for the life of me understand why Nintendo thought that only 1/8 people should be the one to have access to all of the gameNintendo did a really cool thing where the first player to make their character on your Switch is the ONLY player who actually has access to the entire game. I cannot give resources to Tom Nook for building upgrades or progress my town in any meaningful way. I cannot for the life of me understand why Nintendo thought that only 1/8 people should be the one to have access to all of the game leaving 7 other players with a demo version.

    I was about to buy a freaking Switch Lite and ANOTHER copy of AC:NH until I realized I can't transfer saves!!! Good moves Nintendo. Game is essentially unplayable unless the primary player is giving you a play by play update of EVERYTHING that's happening on their end and even then secondary players can't even give those resources to the NPC's that need them. This is basically like how in Sonic and Knuckles the person who plays Tails is just aimlessly flying around the level where as Sonic is the actual one who's really in control.    … Expand
  25. Hypercharge
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    This is not a multiplayer game. It will likely become one when Nintendo figures out how to charge people another $60 for the functionality.
  26. shopme
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    For me, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to be one of the biggest disappointments of the year. As a single-player experience, I'd say going around and improving your island is relaxing and addicting. The Nook Miles system brings me back to the game everyday to try to save up for new rewards. The new crafting system also keeps me coming back to collect more materials. Even with all ofFor me, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to be one of the biggest disappointments of the year. As a single-player experience, I'd say going around and improving your island is relaxing and addicting. The Nook Miles system brings me back to the game everyday to try to save up for new rewards. The new crafting system also keeps me coming back to collect more materials. Even with all of this, there's one huge issue that cannot be ignored that many others have complained about.

    Animal Crossing fails the most at co-op. The fact that you can only have one island per Switch seems greedy, so that customers go out to buy more switches. Even if you buy another copy of the game, it won't give you another island. That means me and my siblings are forced to live on one island. The leader and follower system can very annoying to deal with, especially if you really want to get things done on your island. The leader retains all of the abilities a regular player would have, but the followers are basically glorified NPCs. The followers can't access their inventory or interact with other residents. Followers can only use their tools and pick things up. When they do pick something up, it goes straight to the recycling bin, for the leader to potentially steal, or for a drawn out sequence where the players have to switch between leaders. It doesn't help that sometimes my siblings sometimes try to cuck me and steal my resources to sell, or for one of them to steal leader from me. It's also annoying that you can shake your controller to change leader. My siblings just shake my hands and steal leader. I'd really like an option to turn that off. I don't get why they locked these features to just one player. It really waters down the experience for me who was excited, since I'll be playing mostly co-op with my siblings.

    The biggest flaw with co-op play, the thing that really kills the experience for me, has to be the Island Representative system. There can only be one Island Representative, the person who first opens the game. They are also the only person who is able to progress the story, along with other exclusive benefits like exclusive DIY recipes. That would be fine if there was multiple save files, but the problem is there isn't. The other players that live on the island just have have a way worse experience. I'm not saying it's not fun to play as a villager, I'm just saying you're not getting the full experience. It can still be fun to decorate your house and to complete daily tasks.

    I think this game is at its best when playing single-player. Co-op at the moment is terrible and not having extra saves can ruin the experience for many. Also, please keep in mind I don't have access to a single-player save. I'd recommend this game to people to people who have Switches that only they use. This game just isn't made for multiple people to with. Even if my siblings did cooperate with me, the game would still be 6.    … Expand
  27. fillecerise
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Appalling money-grab from Nintendo in that only one island can be made PER SWITCH. This means if you want to fully experience the game, you must buy another switch console. This is ridiculous and I have never played a game that does not allow for more than one save file on the same console. Nintendo must fix this, as it is transparent that this design choice was greed-driven.
  28. Tyryx
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    The game is completely ruined for the second player. With the inability for multiple islands you would think Nintendo would have made all players on the island equal. No. Only the original character can actually participate in the majority of the game. Only they can build things and upgrade shops and progress the game. All other characters are treated as second class citizens. This isThe game is completely ruined for the second player. With the inability for multiple islands you would think Nintendo would have made all players on the island equal. No. Only the original character can actually participate in the majority of the game. Only they can build things and upgrade shops and progress the game. All other characters are treated as second class citizens. This is completely ridiculous. As someone who shares a switch, and has been waiting for this game for seven years, I am unable to play it because I can’t access what was advertised due to these arbitrary limitations that are outdated and unnecessary.… Expand
  29. jennaleigh0
    Mar 29, 2020
    4
    Multiplayer sucks. It really makes it hard to enjoy the game when you bought it to play with your partner and the second player is so limited it is boring. It makes sense for children sharing the game with one being too young to make decisions but feels ridiculous and a waste of money for adults to play. And don't get me started on the one island per console problem (eye-roll).

    Stardew    Multiplayer sucks. It really makes it hard to enjoy the game when you bought it to play with your partner and the second player is so limited it is boring. It makes sense for children sharing the game with one being too young to make decisions but feels ridiculous and a waste of money for adults to play. And don't get me started on the one island per console problem (eye-roll).

    Stardew Valley makes Nintendo look lazy and money-hungry for putting this out and marketing it as multiplayer. The animation is cute though and I really hope Nintendo beefs up multiplayer.    … Expand
  30. ErnestGamingEC
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    This game is really beautiful and relaxing.The people at Nintendo really put effort into this and it is worth the delay that it gets. Every time you build something it felt like an accomplishment but things like getting material from rocks tree and other needs to take a day to replenish which is disappointing and waiting for a building to be build makes me really impatient all theThis game is really beautiful and relaxing.The people at Nintendo really put effort into this and it is worth the delay that it gets. Every time you build something it felt like an accomplishment but things like getting material from rocks tree and other needs to take a day to replenish which is disappointing and waiting for a building to be build makes me really impatient all the time.This game could been benefitted from less waiting time it felt like eternity to wait for things to be done… Expand
  31. Babiel
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    First things first: sing the petition to don't restrict the number of islands per console: http://chng.it/Bz2kfWTc4y.

    Apparently, Nintendo is still in 1997. One island per console is one of the most disgusting things I have seen in the game industries. It completely ruins the experience for people who share a switch, not to mention no cloud saves, and no way to transfer data to other    First things first: sing the petition to don't restrict the number of islands per console: http://chng.it/Bz2kfWTc4y.

    Apparently, Nintendo is still in 1997. One island per console is one of the most disgusting things I have seen in the game industries. It completely ruins the experience for people who share a switch, not to mention no cloud saves, and no way to transfer data to other system. And it doesn't make sense in absolutely any point of view. If you share a switch, DON'T BUY THIS GAME unless you are okay with sharing resource, no tutorials for the second one to play, and a billion things more    … Expand
  32. lrn2review
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    I'm a veteran AC player, and while I like the game it definitely has its issues. A lot of this review is nitpicky, but at the end of the day if you enjoy life sims you will probably like this. It is overall a nice game.

    Pros: -Almost total control over the layout of your island eventually -More customization options for furniture, clothing and even your character than before -HD    I'm a veteran AC player, and while I like the game it definitely has its issues. A lot of this review is nitpicky, but at the end of the day if you enjoy life sims you will probably like this. It is overall a nice game.

    Pros:
    -Almost total control over the layout of your island eventually
    -More customization options for furniture, clothing and even your character than before
    -HD graphics are beautiful, the new museum in particular is stunning
    -The music is great, and has a lot of callbacks to older games in the series
    -Villagers do a lot more things than they have in previous entries and have better dialogue than they did in NL; Blathers will blather again if you let him
    -Seasonal events now last more than one day; a relief for those of us who have jobs but don't want to time travel
    -Extremely large pool of villagers
    -Certain redundant facilities were cut, like Re-Tail
    -New storage and inventory system is pretty great; lots of more items stack, storage automatically organizes your things
    -Tool and outfit rings streamline the UI nicely
    -Nook Miles give a nice sense of direction when you just want to keep playing the game after doing most of the big tasks for the day
    -Crafting provides a nice alternative to waiting for items to show up at the store
    -Outfits are stored in the wand, which saves inventory space
    -Very relaxing atmosphere

    Cons:
    -Touchscreen controls exist for typing, yet are not enabled for pattern creation or inventory use
    -Items that can stack have wildly varying limits, from 10 for fruit to 99 for weeds
    -The tutorial is roughly a week long if you don't time travel, and you don't get to listen to hourly themes until this tutortial ends
    -Autosave system is near pointless because you can still save scum, even detrimental because you can't "save and continue" anymore, leading to short rollbacks at times; Resetti got fired for nothing
    -Seasonal events are locked behind DRM
    -Lots of items and facilities considered series staples are out like gyroids and The Roost, as are some of the best additions from NL like the Dream Suite; veterans are instead left to guess whether or not these might return through updates that may or may not be free
    -Villager dialogue is still relatively toned down if you're a fan of WW or PG
    -No ability to move the town hall despite being able to move everything else not on the beach
    -Online functionality is not particularly reliable, while local multiplayer is messy and requires you to stay in the same area instead of just using split screen functionality; also you have to watch a long cutscene every time there's a visitor
    -No option to disable the smoothing filter applied to patterns
    -Weapon durability in a series that generally did not have it is aggravating, and having the highest tier be breakable is actually a bit infuriating because it defeats the purpose of the best axe in particular
    -Tools aren't stored in the tool ring like outfits are in the wand
    -Islands are tied to console and not cart, meaning you need to pay $300 ($360 if you bought digital like a sucker) instead of $60 to have your own if you were hoping to split up your household
    -The "mayor" returns from NL in all but name, leaving players that come after them left with fewer gameplay options because they can't terraform
    -Your regular inventory is not automatically organized like storage is
    -Many items are locked behind crafting
    -Crafting cannot be done in batches
    -Making a mistake in a long set of choices in dialogue often means starting from the beginning again; there is usually no option to go back to the previous choice you messed up    … Expand
  33. Motmaha
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    As many have stated the pure stupidity behind the decision for one island per switch amazes me. literally just brought a switch for me and my partner with this game and one of us has to just be a tag along. Imagine any other game doing this it would be stupid please change this.
  34. emiplaynintendo
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This game is relaxing, fun, and a fantastic way to escape from the awful things that are going on in the world. Fishing, crafting, selling, catching, it all just feels really rewarding.
  35. Shippuden64
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    I am loving the game so far. The only setback is the limitation to just one island per switch and that the local multiplayer player could be much better.
  36. Kakadu
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This is my first Animal Crossing game and it is great. It makes a lot of fun and is really addictive. I could play it forever. The game is just great and very relaxing.
  37. Novaliis
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Most of the negatives that are mentioned in some reviews here don't apply to me, because I am the only one using my Switch to play that particular game. I do understand though, that it must be upsetting for people with family in the household and one switch device, and now they cannot all enjoy the game the way they thought. To me, the game is almost perfect, the only thing that keeps meMost of the negatives that are mentioned in some reviews here don't apply to me, because I am the only one using my Switch to play that particular game. I do understand though, that it must be upsetting for people with family in the household and one switch device, and now they cannot all enjoy the game the way they thought. To me, the game is almost perfect, the only thing that keeps me from giving this game a perfect score is the still not resolved issue with the cloud save option. Considering that Animal Crossing is a game that many people play for years, it would be terrible to lose all of the progress when your Switch gets damaged/lost or you simply would love to get a different Switch console.
    Other than that, it is a incredibly cute game that keeps me wanting to go back and play every day, which I was not expecting, since this is my first Animal Crossing game I've ever played.    … Expand
  38. Ozzburne
    May 31, 2020
    0
    One Island per switch. Absolutely trash menu system. Trash inventory Management. Villagers do more passive things but rarely give you things to do. Load times are forever for no reason. No way to evict villagers you dont like, and no way to reset their wardrobe either, so god forbid they pick up some ugly clothing out of nowhere. Cant set up DL'd custom design in shop. Honestly this game,One Island per switch. Absolutely trash menu system. Trash inventory Management. Villagers do more passive things but rarely give you things to do. Load times are forever for no reason. No way to evict villagers you dont like, and no way to reset their wardrobe either, so god forbid they pick up some ugly clothing out of nowhere. Cant set up DL'd custom design in shop. Honestly this game, while fun to play for a few weeks, is so crammed full of absolutely Garbage Tier design choices, I've stopped playing entirely. Maybe if they fix all their Day One Dev mistakes I'll come back, but seeing as its Nintendo I doubt they even see an issue. You'd think they've never made a game before, or havent been around for the last decade where crafting have been put into pretty much every game, and far better than in this one. Just stay in New Leaf, it made far better decisions than this game.… Expand
  39. ShoganUED
    Apr 9, 2020
    3
    Poor graphics, no voiced dialogue, small islands, and the worst multiplayer functionality I've ever seen. Trying to play this co-op with my wife & son is a nightmare. Even with 2 switches in the house one of us doesn't get an island and can only "support" the other 2 people. We have to buy multiple copies just to do local co-op between the islands. We each must have a Nintendo onlinePoor graphics, no voiced dialogue, small islands, and the worst multiplayer functionality I've ever seen. Trying to play this co-op with my wife & son is a nightmare. Even with 2 switches in the house one of us doesn't get an island and can only "support" the other 2 people. We have to buy multiple copies just to do local co-op between the islands. We each must have a Nintendo online account to visit other friends and family islands. Like pokemon this game has been stuck in the past, with out of date visuals, audio, and features. The devs are unwilling or unable to make real improvements in the franchise. Multiplayer was advertised as a great new feature and disappoints in every possible way.… Expand
  40. coltonious
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Whilst yes, multiplayer is very heavily lacking, that's no reason for the horrible reviews most people are giving it. As a game, let alone an animal crossing game, it is absolutely wonderful full of life and care. As a singleplayer experience, it is absolutely wonderful. I don't honestly understand why people are treating it so poorly for it's same screen multiplayer. While I can admitWhilst yes, multiplayer is very heavily lacking, that's no reason for the horrible reviews most people are giving it. As a game, let alone an animal crossing game, it is absolutely wonderful full of life and care. As a singleplayer experience, it is absolutely wonderful. I don't honestly understand why people are treating it so poorly for it's same screen multiplayer. While I can admit it's very strange, and not well done, people are treating it as if it is something that has been in every game and was ruined in this game. This is the first time that same screen multiplayer has ever been implemented, so it works alright for what it is. The only thing keeping it from a perfect 10 in my opinion, is the fact that others who live on the island other than the first person to move in, can not place things around the island, only in their own home. This takes away a lot of what this game advertises, and leaves the game essentially New Leaf + crafting. The game is wonderful, and anyone who needs a life sim or something to help them relax from their stressful life should buy this game.… Expand
  41. itsmooisees
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Realmente adictivo, siempre hay mil cosas que hacer. No he podido parar de jugar desde que salió!
  42. RonRocker777
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    A beautiful and very fun game. Having an island per console is fine. If you are looking for a local cooperative game, play something else, as Animal Crossing was always intended to be an individual life simulator. The cooperative it's just an extra.
  43. Nahna
    Apr 5, 2020
    1
    Grande decepção. Não com o jogo, que é fantástico para entregar o que promete (apesar de não ser um estilo para todos), mas com as decisões da Nintendo para com ele.

    O que você precisa saber antes de comprar: - Somente uma ilha por console - Não é possível fazer nada como o player 2 no coop local - Não é possível jogar coop online mesmo que tenha 2 switch (e 1 jogo) - Não é possível    Grande decepção. Não com o jogo, que é fantástico para entregar o que promete (apesar de não ser um estilo para todos), mas com as decisões da Nintendo para com ele.

    O que você precisa saber antes de comprar:
    - Somente uma ilha por console
    - Não é possível fazer nada como o player 2 no coop local
    - Não é possível jogar coop online mesmo que tenha 2 switch (e 1 jogo)
    - Não é possível transferir o save pra outro console
    - Não suporta save cloud
    - Não tem "matchmaking"

    Muito limitado para um jogo dessa geração. Uma pena.    … Expand
  44. Under_Ach1ever
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    I bought this game digitally for my wife and I. Started the game under my account. Wife wanted to play but cannot play her own game. She has limited abilities to play within my game space. This game doesn't let more than one person have an island on a Nintendo Switch. Not even if you have multiple accounts, with multiple Nintendo Online subs. Do not support this.
  45. Jinwoo
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
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  46. JimmyFeckit
    Apr 9, 2020
    4
    Fun game for the first player to arrive on the island. If anyone else in the household plays, they are essentially a meaningless NPC that is unable to impact the story in any meaningful way. Terrible design decision that I hope they will reverse.

    The game itself is fun for the most part, even if it feels like it needs more variety after a while. It is clearly a game to just have fun    Fun game for the first player to arrive on the island. If anyone else in the household plays, they are essentially a meaningless NPC that is unable to impact the story in any meaningful way. Terrible design decision that I hope they will reverse.

    The game itself is fun for the most part, even if it feels like it needs more variety after a while. It is clearly a game to just have fun with and if I could actually play the game properly, it might be fun for me. My wife is enjoying it (primary player) though. Multiplayer aspect is incredibly shallow too, I expected more from that.

    I would say if Nintendo reverses their boneheaded single island move, it could be winner but they have sold a bajillion copies of it and likely dont care. Nintendo = Tom Nook.    … Expand
  47. morrish
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    The game keeps getting better with the updates, and is set to be the best in the series whilst keeping to the core aim of the game - this being to promote co-operation with players and build a sense of community around the development of a small village. If you can't play well with others, this game isn't for you.
  48. Shandian
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Probably one of my favourite switch games 9 points because it doesn't have cloud saves and you can only have one Island per console.
    Great game
  49. LiMyeong
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Even if Co-op playing is a little awkward, this game is one of Nintendo's great games. It inherited the advantages of ACNL, and gave players a variety of consideration in terms of convenience.
  50. Melodyneko
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly my favorite game to come out in the past few years. It's especially nice amid this COVID-19 problem. Just going to my happy place.
  51. Racelle
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The game has been great so far!! The pacing is really nice and I love all of the cute villagers. This is the first Animal Crossing game I've played and have been immediately hooked to it. The character customization features are nice too.
  52. AmericanNinja95
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is the best Animal Crossing game I have ever played! I have played since Thursday night and have loved every minute of it.
  53. AstralArtist
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Extremely relaxing game with very fun npc’s to interact with 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  54. Megnitogorsk
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Always been a huge Animal Crossing fan, since the original. I love all the tiny details Nintendo included. It’s just so cute! It’s definitely making lockdown a lot more bearable.
  55. Jordboy1
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is everything I was hoping the first console release since the Wii to be. It takes everything great from the series and expands on it. I admit that as a fan I was bit bogged down by the 3DS New Leaf. It made the game feel more like work and a job to me instead of the laid back relaxing life I was used to in the past titles. However New Horizons makes it just feel like part of the everyday activities. I was afraid of the additions from the mobile game ruining the usual experience as well, but they implemented it in such a way as it just feels like an option and not a requirement to craft at all. Though it does make it nice to have both options when you're low on money OR low on supplies you always have a way to get the tools you need! The airport is an awesome addition as well as it's used for your travel between friends' towns as well as getting to use Nook tickets to visit islands that have more recources than your own! Especially if you play solo. You get the benefits of visiting a friend's island without needing a friend for it! All of the people bashing this game over the shared island when having more than one account on the same system....that's part of the series's charm. You always share an island in every version on the consoles. If you want it to be like on the DS or 3DS you can always get separate Nintendo Switches and have your own islands JUST like on those versions. The fact that you can play locally on the same system at the same time together is a HUGE add to multiplayer and I think they've done so many great things in this version. I also think that the addition of building up to getting the musuem and other buildings in this version is done in a very satisfying way where you don't have everything right away like the old ones (so you feel like there is something to work toward) but it doesn't feel like a chore or a job like in New Leaf. As someone who was a bit disappointed with New Leaf, I love this new one and am excited as I grow my new animal home! See you on that island life, neighbors!… Expand
  56. Laneybehr
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game makes me so happy! It’s not incredibly story-driven like a lot of today’s games, but it’s more about the day-to-day life of your villager. Instead of checking off quests & deadlines, you set your own pace for how you want to play. Do you want to cross-pollinate flowers to make new colors? Do you want to catch all the fish and find all the bugs? Do you want to fill up your museum?This game makes me so happy! It’s not incredibly story-driven like a lot of today’s games, but it’s more about the day-to-day life of your villager. Instead of checking off quests & deadlines, you set your own pace for how you want to play. Do you want to cross-pollinate flowers to make new colors? Do you want to catch all the fish and find all the bugs? Do you want to fill up your museum? Do you want to design a dream island?? You can do ALL of that - the beauty of this game is that you get to choose what you want to do. It’s not a game about stress, speed, time, combat, or achievements (although there ARE achievements, the game doesn’t revolve around them). It’s about enjoying yourself!

    I wish Nintendo had handled the multiplayer a bit differently. And I wish there were more things to do with friends when visiting their island/vice versa! But ultimately this game is relaxing, adorable, and fun.

    10/10 would recommend!!    … Expand
  57. NathanCreek
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The best game in the series, the amount of care and effort put into it is outstanding. Definitely the only thing keeping me sane in this lockdown.
  58. BuckyMcDonuts
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Super fun game. I do question Tom Nook's predatory lending practices. I owe him more than I do my actual bank.
  59. Richsince95
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic so far. New Horizons gives a stronger, better sense of progression and accomplishment than any previous Animal Crossing game. While the player character essentially starts from scratch on a deserted island, there is no shortage of things to do even within the first week. Villagers are as charismatic as ever, and the catalogue of fish and bugs to catch, fossils toThis game is fantastic so far. New Horizons gives a stronger, better sense of progression and accomplishment than any previous Animal Crossing game. While the player character essentially starts from scratch on a deserted island, there is no shortage of things to do even within the first week. Villagers are as charismatic as ever, and the catalogue of fish and bugs to catch, fossils to discover, items to craft, and Nookmiles rewards to earn is astounding. Only a few days in, my wife and I have had multiple chance-encounters with special NPCs that add a sense of intrigue and wonder to the game. As a cherry on top, the game is also beautiful; the aesthetics, soundtrack, and sound-design make for a soothing and satisfying experience.

    I personally think the co-op play is great. My wife and I inhabiting the same island is not an issue, and in fact we enjoy working together and surprising one another with our creative ideas and discoveries. While it would be nice if we both had all the freedoms that the "leader" position offers at once, it is so quick and easy to switch leaders that we have no problem tag-teaming whatever we're working on. If I could ask for one thing, I would a split-screen co-op feature. However, the current system serves well in its own rite.

    I'm very excited to continue playing New Horizons, developing our island, and making new discoveries. I appreciate the hard work that's gone into this game, and I'm thankful in advance for the content updates that will continue to make this game an exciting and enjoyable experience. Thanks, Nintendo!    … Expand
  60. Beardslyrob
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I have been playing Animal Crossing since it came out on the GameCube and I was 9 years old. I’ve played Wild World on the Nintendo DS, City Folk on Wii, and New Leaf, but New Horizons throws it out of the water! What an amazing game! The attention to detail in every aspect is tremendous! It’s truly a master piece. I do not understand the negative reviews based on not being able to haveI have been playing Animal Crossing since it came out on the GameCube and I was 9 years old. I’ve played Wild World on the Nintendo DS, City Folk on Wii, and New Leaf, but New Horizons throws it out of the water! What an amazing game! The attention to detail in every aspect is tremendous! It’s truly a master piece. I do not understand the negative reviews based on not being able to have more than one island per switch. If you are a fan, or new to the series you love the game all the same! Don’t let the naysayers Sway you away.… Expand
  61. Divergente98
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es genial de verdad. He tenido que venir hasta aquí solo para darle la nota que se merce porque he visto la gente que le está dando una nota no merecida y poco justificada. El juego me ha sorprendido gratamente en TODOS los aspectos. Su punto débil sería el multijugador, pero al poder jugar tantas personas a la vez, se lo paso… Expand
  62. Nico0
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente en comparación con otras sagas el juego ha renovado en muchas cosas, me encanta la jugabilidad y es muy bonito.
  63. ThunderN13
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    El juegos es muy divertido. el mejor de la saga, eh jugado ya 5 días a este juego y me siento muy satisfecho. lo malo es que solo se puede una isla por switch, pero después todos esta muy bien.
  64. DrJames
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game with great graphics and constant fun and things to do. First Animal Crossing game with a small plot/storyline. Very entertaining. Personally I do not mind the multiplayer feature and I am okay with being limited to one island per console. If you don’t mind sharing, this game is perfect. Absolutely everything that an Animal Crossing game should be, packed with cool features,Fantastic game with great graphics and constant fun and things to do. First Animal Crossing game with a small plot/storyline. Very entertaining. Personally I do not mind the multiplayer feature and I am okay with being limited to one island per console. If you don’t mind sharing, this game is perfect. Absolutely everything that an Animal Crossing game should be, packed with cool features, pristine graphics and great fun.… Expand
  65. Sekaikirai
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It's the same experience of animal crossing but with a new crafting system that gives new possibilities to the franchise,I Hope it keeps improving.
  66. goldenblue
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing, soothing, charming. Every element of this game makes me happy, and every little task (even the ones that need to be done every day) is fun or interesting! It’s definitely a rewarding game, and much needed with the current state of the world.
  67. AstroDev
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The best game in the series ever. I love animal crossing so much, and this game but is the best.
  68. NaLuver
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics, gameplay, and more. A great spin on other classic animal crossing games, the characters are more full of life, and there's SO. MUCH. TO DO! The *only* reason this game is getting negative reviews is because people are mad about some of it's multiplayer features. But Nintendo made it clear how it was going to be, from the get-go
  69. ScissorSheep
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
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  70. YuexinZ
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Por este juego vale la pena comprarse una switch. Con lo que te dura el juego -infinito- y lo adictivo que es ,lo amortizas fijo. Tiene mucha personalidad. Está en el top de juegos de exclusivos switch. Pruébalo si nunca has jugado un Animal Crossing, quizá te enganches.
  71. Beeees
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Honestly the only thing that's kept me sane through the whole Corona thing. Everything about the game makes me love it more, the cute new villagers, building houses for them where I want !!!! and having so much power really is all I've wanted since I first played Wild World about 15 years ago
  72. Sjcisnshs
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Imagine leaving a 0 or 1 star over one dumb thing. This game series has evolved so much since the previous ones and it has so many neat features that make the game great, such as dropping off multiple fossils at once and a lot of character customization options. And the graphics are amazing. You're all just a bunch of angry Karens
  73. NooksPlan
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is just the game the world needed. I could not be more grateful to Nintendo for bringing back their best series for disassociating weirdos like me at a time where we all could use a sunny vacation. Thank you.
    If you're out here being a little resetti about a switch not allowing more than one island per console? Guess what buttercup? The bloody GameCube did the EXACT SAME THING. GET    This is just the game the world needed. I could not be more grateful to Nintendo for bringing back their best series for disassociating weirdos like me at a time where we all could use a sunny vacation. Thank you.
    If you're out here being a little resetti about a switch not allowing more than one island per console? Guess what buttercup? The bloody GameCube did the EXACT SAME THING. GET OVER YOURSELVES AND SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Thanks, Nook Inc.    … Expand
  74. Misterspacecake
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Their is so much too do, a really relaxing game. I purchased a seperate switch for my other half which would of been a more suitable idea anyway. The attention to detail really makes this game something special.
  75. ZinniaWish
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Es hermoso y lleno de vida , con un montón de cosas que hacer y sin fin simpre hay algo que lograr, los detalles se cuidaron muy bien y la experiencia de convivi con tu familia y amigos desde una misma consola es lo que fomenta a planar las cosas que se pueden lograr.

    Desde la E3 se nos confirma una isla por consola y eso no fue novedad para mi por que es algo normal en la saga compartir    Es hermoso y lleno de vida , con un montón de cosas que hacer y sin fin simpre hay algo que lograr, los detalles se cuidaron muy bien y la experiencia de convivi con tu familia y amigos desde una misma consola es lo que fomenta a planar las cosas que se pueden lograr.

    Desde la E3 se nos confirma una isla por consola y eso no fue novedad para mi por que es algo normal en la saga compartir el pueblo con otros 3 avatares o personas, pero el que puedas jugar al mismo tiempo con otra personan ayuda a facilitar ciertas tareas y hacen el día más difrutables .

    La gente que lo tiene bien en claro sabía que si quería ser individualista o compartir su isla con sus seres cercanos, muchos tomaron la precaución de compar una consola antes o se esperaron a la edición especial y eso esta bien para unos y mal para otros, pero no es novedad tener que comprar otro consola para poder jugar otros títulos multijugador con otra persona cercana a ti, como el caso de mosnter hunter, splatoon, o pokemon por que no se pueden jugar de dos al mismo tiempo y mucho menos compartir la partida. Para mi este juego es perfecto y muy disfrutable , el ver hasta donde llega la gente con sus islas será cosa del la imaginación que tenga cada quien.    … Expand
  76. brock8686
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Everything I was hoping it would be. I never rate games but the butthurt review bombing inspired me to jump in and negate at least 1 of the angry manchildren reviews. Seriously though, it's embarrassing behavior.
  77. Karolaina
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Anima Crossing it's a very good game. only stupid people would put a 0 for silly things. Also many are bots
  78. Mew_kagome
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I love this game. My sister and I can play together or alone. We are constantly connecting together. I was also impressed that my sister and her boyfriend could play together too. They share their island but its fun they can play at the same time. The connection is amazing. It feels like a new game but it also feels like the game I've known and loved.
  79. jbcan
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    The game could be fun but I however am stuck being the secondary player on the console so I have no freedom to play how I want, I am stuck as a passive villager on an island I have no say in
  80. mwnobles
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing installment for the Animal Crossing Series. The game design and detail is amazing, the ability to edit so much of the island is great. They've added a lot of features, but they've taken some away. I've been playing since Gamecube, and it meets the AC formula and expands on it.

    These reviews I see about it needing to be more open world, in my opinion, would be against the Animal Crossing feel and design. It's not an RPG, it's a sim where you interact with the villagers and relax.

    The other reviews about people complaining how Nintendo is like EA are completely unjustified. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember on Gamecube if you wanted your own town, you had to get another memory card. City Folk for the Wii was one town per Wii. I believe Wild World and New Leaf you may have had to just buy the game again, not sure about that one. However, it's always been pretty based around sharing a town if you share a console. I also don't have to pay to win. Nor is it a trash game with a amazing title slapped on it to make a grab for money(Battlefront).

    Objectives are just kind of there if you want to do them, they're handed to you as you play. Reviews are saying objectives aren't clear, but what's not clear about just living life on a island? There isn't really suppose to be a point to the game, you just get creative.

    I would wish that they would bring the art exhibit back to the museum, as well as the swimming mechanic from New Leaf. Other than that, amazing game. Brings back a lot of the same ideas from the Gamecube. Long Live Wisp!    … Expand
  81. KageKuni
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I recommend for anyone seriously on the fence about buying this game to watch the directs. Spoil yourself. There is no story to Animal Crossing, no two playthroughs are alike, there is nothing to spoil. Research and make an informed decision. I share my switch with two other adults, they work, I don’t. Couch Co-op works fine. People are upset that Followers can’t talk to villagers andI recommend for anyone seriously on the fence about buying this game to watch the directs. Spoil yourself. There is no story to Animal Crossing, no two playthroughs are alike, there is nothing to spoil. Research and make an informed decision. I share my switch with two other adults, they work, I don’t. Couch Co-op works fine. People are upset that Followers can’t talk to villagers and doesn’t have an inventory while in Co-op mode. You can still access the tools you already had and anything you pick up enters the box in town hall. Everything people are complaining about was stated in the Animal Crossing Direct and in other information outlets before preorders were made available, and with that knowledge the complaints seem pretty unwarranted. The game itself is very cute, very Animal Crossing, and very easy to pick up for new players. customization is more extensive than in any previous AC game, allowing for more unique experiences in the game. Online multiplayer is also super easy compared to New Leaf and I find my island has become a hangout hub for all the friends who’ve visited. For fellow Time Lords, There is also notably no and I repeat NO consequence for Time Traveling, assuming you stop at every day on your journey, talk to every villager once per in-game day, Sell your turnips within the week you bought them in, and collect your bonus Nook Miles at the start of every day. I feel like a lot of NPCs who seemed a little bland in New Leaf have been revitalized in this entry (Blathers especially.) Many NPCs from past games are not present however; those who enjoyed City Folk’s Cafe and were hoping for a return will be disappointed.

    Overall I can’t get enough of this game. There are some choices I question, not bundling a certain Cutting Board recipe with the Ironwood Kitchenette, specifically, but it’s a fun game nonetheless, and I recommend it to returning fans from previous AC games, or to people who don’t even play games usually.    … Expand
  82. Vexla
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Great game very fun and relaxing. I enjoy visiting my friends towns and exchanging native fruits and crafting them recipes! So much to do and I could pour hours into this game. I cant wait to explore the other seasons and play the events that are to come! Grade A animal crossing game
  83. aaronsxc
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is my first full Animal Crossing game, having watched friends play since the first, and dabbling a tiny bit myself. I've been having the best time tending to my island and its residents. I like being able to play at my own pace, not feeling rushed to objectives, and just getting to relax. That being said, I have also had a very difficult time even putting the game down. Even if youThis is my first full Animal Crossing game, having watched friends play since the first, and dabbling a tiny bit myself. I've been having the best time tending to my island and its residents. I like being able to play at my own pace, not feeling rushed to objectives, and just getting to relax. That being said, I have also had a very difficult time even putting the game down. Even if you have never played an Animal Crossing game before, I HIGHLY recommend checking this one out.… Expand
  84. Otakingu
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    While attending high school I spent several hours in my town in Animal Crossing Wild World on the Nintendo DS Lite. Rather surprisingly I spent very few hours on Animal Crossing New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS. I’ve always felt very strongly about linear games so it was to my great surprise and delight that the new horizons of Animal Crossing is a much structured experience and withWhile attending high school I spent several hours in my town in Animal Crossing Wild World on the Nintendo DS Lite. Rather surprisingly I spent very few hours on Animal Crossing New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS. I’ve always felt very strongly about linear games so it was to my great surprise and delight that the new horizons of Animal Crossing is a much structured experience and with progression that feels very natural.

    This new installment is an evolution and they have truly perfected an already polished formula. I have spent many hours on my island, and with countless hours more ahead of me. This is how a new installment in a franchise should be done - Development of an already established concept! 10/10    … Expand
  85. ReaperSNW
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    A fun game and a good way to put a new spin on an older franchise. Great evolution in the series and it made playing with other people a lot easier. Can not stop playing.
    And to all the review bombers... Even a bad amount of research would have told you everything you're complaining about MONTHS in advance. We already knew there was only one island per console and that you'd have to play    A fun game and a good way to put a new spin on an older franchise. Great evolution in the series and it made playing with other people a lot easier. Can not stop playing.
    And to all the review bombers... Even a bad amount of research would have told you everything you're complaining about MONTHS in advance. We already knew there was only one island per console and that you'd have to play with each other or have multiple consoles. Get over yourselves and learn to research a purchase before you throw money at things lol    … Expand
  86. klin
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    One island per console is a "design decision" that is, at best, in poor taste, and at worst, straight-up predatory behavior.

    Per console, only one player gets to experience the game at its fullest. The other players see less dialogue, experience less events, and are locked out entirely from certain parts of the game. No matter how good a game is, I cannot stand behind a company that    One island per console is a "design decision" that is, at best, in poor taste, and at worst, straight-up predatory behavior.

    Per console, only one player gets to experience the game at its fullest. The other players see less dialogue, experience less events, and are locked out entirely from certain parts of the game.

    No matter how good a game is, I cannot stand behind a company that sees fit to make such decisions.    … Expand
  87. anmckfarq
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Have to share an island with family members with progression determined by the first person who loads up the game - instant 0/10
  88. lazer59882
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    this game is incredibly boring and repetitive. Apparently the entire first day is just fishing and catching bugs. There is no reason to come back for a second day because the first day will suck so hard. Positive reviews are of this game or from people who hate video games and/or suffer from crippling anxiety and need the escape from their every day life. For anyone who actually likesthis game is incredibly boring and repetitive. Apparently the entire first day is just fishing and catching bugs. There is no reason to come back for a second day because the first day will suck so hard. Positive reviews are of this game or from people who hate video games and/or suffer from crippling anxiety and need the escape from their every day life. For anyone who actually likes video games, and enjoys their life, stay away. This will bore you to tears while you were waiting for the next horrific, repetitive, menial task for it to give you… Expand
  89. southoz
    Mar 28, 2020
    3
    Not being the primary player I am not able to do anything but fish and catch bugs. House is paid off and I have caught over 200 fish yet I still don't have a DIY recipe for a flimsy axe no matter how many times I talk to Tom. Blocking progression based on the first person who played the game is terrible game design and the game has been a disappointing waste of time playing.
  90. telepili
    Mar 29, 2020
    3
    So... the other players in the island have restrictions.
    Do something and change this.
  91. Fuzzy81
    Mar 29, 2020
    4
    Most people are complaining about the one island issue but what kills the game for me is that they have removed more features then they added in which sucks
  92. Valthroc
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Its a great game. The bad reviews are literally only about the whole no multiple island thing. Sure, it sucks if you want to share or whatever, but, honestly, giving it a 0 because your little brother can't have his own island? Kinda crazy..
  93. Melina3
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    I can´t believe we need two switch for a full game experience. I find okay the one island per console, but at least give both players the same opportunities, I can only hope this to change so i can finally play this game at 100% .
  94. KikiF
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Secondary player can’t do much. This is insane considering nintendo switch isn’t considered as a handheld-only console. There’s no way to get another island except buying another switch which costs a lot of money that i’d never want to spend on
  95. Trevorv
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    The local multiplayer on this game is so badly designed it is a hate crime. I wish I had never bought this game. Please take your game back and give me my money back Nintendo!
  96. Hinch
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    The multiplayer absolutely stinks in this game. Corporate greed is the aim of this game by trying to force you to buy an additional switch due to the problems with the system they created! Madness!
  97. Raimondil
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    0 Because I can't even play it because my brother was the first one to play it. Thanks a lot who ever is responsible for the great idea of making all users on a switch play on the same island.
  98. MenntesMint
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    My brother received this game for his birthday and we were both super excited to have our islands but after he made his island we realized that it was only 1 island per switch, this is such a stupid, dumb, idiotic rule. Now my brother is the only one who can play the game and I'm stuck not being able to play. WOULD NOT BUY FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE!
  99. Hansss1987
    Apr 6, 2020
    1
    To be honest, this is a great game. It's very laid back and destressing. I like everything about it, except one really big issue. I don't want to be an ordinary villager who can't do anything besides collecting and gathering stuff. It really blows to be the second player. Nintendo, let us enjoy our very own island and give everyone in the household the full experience!
  100. Troutpond
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    One island per console ruined the entire game for those who have to share the console.
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 111
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  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 19, 2020
    95
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is basically perfect. Full of wholesome content that helped us cope with the COVID-19 pandemics, the game keeps the heart of its predecessors while innovating enough to make it unique. It may not have won Game of the Year but it'll be the game we all remember from 2020, for sure.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Jun 22, 2020
    80
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a stunning new instalment in the Animal Crossing franchise, hindered only by its lack of immediate content, quality of life issues and missing returning characters and features While future updates will give the game long-term playability, for those already sipping vacation juice on their five-star islands, island life feels pretty mundane right now.
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  3. CD-Action
    May 12, 2020
    95
    It’s full of detail, pretty small things, and surprisingly well working simulations and systems – everything polished in such a way that the player really does care about everything that’s going on. [06/2020, p.40]
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