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Alexander
AlexanderEpic real-time strategy starring Alexander the Great
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Overview
Description

Alexander is a real‑time strategy game that follows the storyline of the film and the historical conquests of Alexander the Great. It features authentic media from the movie and lets players command Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian forces across distinct campaigns. The hybrid 2D/3D engine supports massive battles with hundreds of units, while multiplayer and skirmish modes add replayability. The soundtrack, composed by Vangelis, blends the film's music with in‑game ambience.

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
Historical RTS enthusiasts
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
2004-11-23
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Specifications
developer
GSC Game World
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publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
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age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB M
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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critic score
48/100
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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
  • Massive battles with hundreds of units on screen
  • Four culturally distinct campaigns
  • Authentic movie assets and Vangelis soundtrack
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
Cons
  • Outdated graphics compared to modern RTS titles
  • AI can be inconsistent in larger engagements
  • Limited unit variety beyond the four nations
  • 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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