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Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Advance Wars: Days of RuinCommand military forces in a post-apocalyptic turn-based strategy war.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Overview
Description

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin takes place in a harsh new world where a devastating meteor shower has wiped out ninety percent of the global population. Survivors have banded together into rival military factions, fighting bitterly over the final scraps of remaining civilization. You take control of Will, a young military cadet who is thrust into the center of this grim global conflict. As you command various units across tactical grids, you must outmaneuver opposing forces and navigate the bleak realities of a shattered world.

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
Turn-Based Strategy
Life & Farming Sim
Best for
Fans of deep turn-based tactical strategy games
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Specifications
General
msrp
$34.99
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release date
2008-01-21
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Specifications
developer
Intelligent Systems
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publisher
Nintendo
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age rating
ESRB E10+, PEGI 12
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
85/100
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platforms
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Nintendo Switch
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging and deep turn-based strategy mechanics
  • Gritty and unique post-apocalyptic storyline
  • Robust custom map editor for endless replayability
  • Challenging missions that test tactical thinking
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
Cons
  • Bleak visual tone may not appeal to all players
  • Limited multiplayer options compared to predecessors
  • Steep difficulty curve in later missions for newcomers
  • 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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4.7 (3)
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Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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

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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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