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Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
Age of Empires II: The ConquerorsExpand your empire with new civilizations and epic battles
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Overview
Description

Age of Empires II: The Conquerors is the acclaimed expansion to the classic real‑time strategy masterpiece, adding five new civilizations, new campaigns, and a wealth of gameplay refinements. It builds on the solid foundation of the original, delivering deeper strategic options and richer historical scenarios for both solo and multiplayer experiences.

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
Real-Time Strategy
Life & Farming Sim
Best for
Strategy enthusiasts and history fans
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
2000-08-24
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Specifications
developer
Ensemble Studios
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publisher
Microsoft
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age rating
ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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critic score
86/100
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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
  • Rich addition of new civilizations
  • Deep strategic depth
  • Strong multiplayer community
  • Extensive modding tools
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
Cons
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern RTS titles
  • AI can still be predictable on higher difficulties
  • Limited native support for newer operating systems without patches
  • 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.

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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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