Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  • Summary: If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a new business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package. Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colorful characters near and far. Had a grand time as one of the city folk.If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a new business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package. Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colorful characters near and far. Had a grand time as one of the city folk. May’ve even turned over a new leaf and dedicated yourself to public service. But deep down, isn’t there a part of you that longs for…freedom? Then perhaps a long walk on the beach of a deserted island, where a rich wealth of untouched nature awaits, is just what the doctor ordered. Peaceful creativity and charm await as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources and craft everything from creature comforts to handy tools. Embrace your green thumb as you interact with flowers and trees in new ways. Set up a homestead where the rules of what goes indoors and out no longer apply. Make friends with new arrivals, enjoy the seasons, pole-vault across rivers as you explore, and more.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. GameSkinny
    Apr 8, 2020
    100
    The latest Animal Crossing is also the best, full of life, charm, and near-endless ways to make your very own island paradise.
  2. Trusted Reviews
    Mar 16, 2020
    100
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the best game I've played this year, and immediately cements itself as one of the generation's defining experiences. Fans will be playing it for years, watching as the seasons roll by and unveil the true potential of what has been created here.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 16, 2020
    95
    New Horizons is the crown jewel in the beloved Animal Crossing franchise: Nintendo managed to surpass every expectation by refining the gameplay with a plethora of features which improve visuals, quality of life and customization.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 16, 2020
    90
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the perfect island escape, drawing you in to play day after day. All of the charms of the series' previous games are here, but with gorgeous new graphics, DIY crafting and the eventual ability to remodel your island, you can really create the island settlement of your dreams.
  5. Malditos Nerds
    Apr 2, 2020
    90
    If Animal Crossing was always a very simple concept with very complex features, New Horizons is a toy hammer with the capacity to forge a universe, powered by each player's imagination. It's must-have game in the library of every Nintendo Switch user that perfectly exemplifies Nintendo's idiosyncrasy. Similar to a bonsai, It offers something that can be cared for and appreciated every single day.
  6. Carole Quintaine
    Mar 23, 2020
    90
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is simply adorable! Its world full of colors, its cute look and its multitude of possibilities make it an absolutely awesome and extremely generous game. The crafting allows a very satisfying experience, you can do just about anything on your island and transform it radically at your leisure. This exotic adventure is a real piece of paradise and the feeling of freedom is total.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Apr 12, 2020
    70
    By consolidating so much power in your hands, the game threatens to upend the Animal Crossing vision of community living.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,480 out of 3936
  2. Mixed: 282 out of 3936
  3. Negative: 2,174 out of 3936
  1. 000PLAYER000
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Cant stop playing!
  2. jarvis0284
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Juego innovador , mecánicas nuevas , duración alta , todo lo que el jugador necesita para pasar hrs y hrs en la isla
  4. RyanElliott
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    This game is pretty good, it's good to see animal crossing back at it's feet (after that one garbage game on the wii u) the games charming,This game is pretty good, it's good to see animal crossing back at it's feet (after that one garbage game on the wii u) the games charming, funny sometimes. and just everything animal crossing.… Expand
  5. RagnarX213
    Apr 17, 2020
    3
    Absolutely MEH

    Like most Switch owners, I was very excited for this release. I felt like this would be a great game to enjoy with the wife    Absolutely MEH

    Like most Switch owners, I was very excited for this release. I felt like this would be a great game to enjoy with the wife and our 8 year old daughter. The game looks very cute and the characters are adorable. The graphics are easily the biggest +. The concept itself is great but the execution is just terrible. This game was released before it was finished. Its as simple as that. This is not a complete game. There isn't really any campaign which is just preposterous. It would have been so easy to send your character on a variety of cute quests to help the islands residents, but no... Everything about this game, aside from the graphics need to be refined. It feels like no one tested this game before it was released. There is a long list of issues that should have been fixed prior to release. No option to craft multiple items (unbelievable). Not enough resources to craft things (even if youre prepared to grind). Terrible controls for building (its a crafting game but you feel very limited in what you can do and where you can place things). Not enough quests. Seriously just preposterous. Even the mobile version of this game has better quests. All you do is keep paying off enormous loans to build up your house, its just an endless grind that isn't very creative or innovative. This game is the definition of half-baked. I wont even get into the fact that its only one island per console. In my opinion Dragon Quest Builders II is a much better game if you want to play a crafting type game. There are just so many things about this game that aggravate me when its being touted as a game that is enjoyable and relaxing. I guess I will give it a 3 because of the beautiful graphics, otherwise I would be hard pressed to pay $20 for this half baked rubbish    … Expand
  6. Druna78
    May 22, 2020
    1
    Would love to write a review if I could play it! One island per Switch.. at a time where we are stuck at home, lost jobs and all, being forcedWould love to write a review if I could play it! One island per Switch.. at a time where we are stuck at home, lost jobs and all, being forced to purchase multiple switches and games per household is not feasible. Been a fan of Nintendo since the 80's, but now my money will be going elsewhere because this is low.… Expand
  7. Goldenf1
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    I like having to play on one island, but not being able to have the second player make big choices or get the cool recipes that player 1 doesI like having to play on one island, but not being able to have the second player make big choices or get the cool recipes that player 1 does is infuriating.… Expand
  8. hardwAy11
    Apr 21, 2020
    0
    Only one island per system alowed. Being the second player sucks. I don't want to be forced to buy another console.

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