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A Game of Dwarves
A Game of DwarvesLead a dwarven prince to reclaim lost lands in this strategy and management game.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Overview
Description

Embark on an epic journey as a Dwarven Prince determined to reclaim his people's stolen land, exploring a vast continent filled with buried treasures and long-hidden mysteries from the Great War. Take full charge of your underground settlement by mining deep into the earth, gathering resources, and building a thriving community using a unique blend of strategy and management. Design and construct multi-level underground complexes while directing your dwarves to mine, research new technologies, and defend against subterranean threats. Balance resource gathering with tactical progression to uncover the history of your ancestors and restore your kingdom to its former glory in this immersive fantasy adventure.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a laid-back life simulation where you develop a deserted island into a personalized community, crafting, decorating, and interacting with charming animal villagers in real time.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Category
City Builders & Management
Life & Farming Sim
Best for
Strategy and management game enthusiasts
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2012-10-27
Specifications
developer
Zeal Game Studio
publisher
Paradox Interactive
age rating
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
66/100
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging blend of strategy and colony management
  • Charming fantasy setting with unique humor
  • Rewarding multi-level underground building mechanics
  • Immersive resource gathering and progression systems
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for complex base management
  • Pathfinding AI can occasionally struggle in tight spaces
  • Limited to single-player gameplay experiences
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
8
User rating
Not enough data
4.7 (3)

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reviews

4.7 (3)
Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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