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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Anno 1503
Anno 1503Build thriving colonies in the Age of Exploration and master trade across the seas
Overview
Description

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.

Anno 1503 lets players establish and expand bustling settlements in the New World, balancing production, trade, and diplomacy. With detailed city‑building mechanics and a vibrant historical setting, you’ll guide your colony from humble beginnings to a prosperous empire.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Strategy enthusiasts, history fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Max Design
publisher
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Electronic Arts, Sunflowers
age rating
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PEGI 3
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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80/100
General
msrp
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$49.99
release date
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2002-10-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep economic simulation
  • Rich historical atmosphere
  • Extensive building variety
  • Engaging single‑player campaign
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Graphics feel dated by modern standards
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
8
0
User rating
4.7 (3)
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What reviewers say

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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