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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Arc Rise Fantasia
Arc Rise FantasiaEpic turn‑based RPG with airships and dragons on Wii
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.

Arc Rise Fantasia blends classic Japanese high‑fantasy storytelling with modern turn‑based strategy gameplay. Developed by Imageepoch and Marvelous Entertainment, it delivers gorgeous graphics and a deep narrative centered around airships, dragons, and epic quests.\n\nExclusively for the Wii, the game offers a single‑player experience that captures the spirit of classic RPGs while introducing refined mechanics and strategic depth. Its T‑rated content makes it suitable for teens and older gamers seeking a rich, story‑driven adventure.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Fans of classic Japanese RPGs
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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Imageepoch, Marvelous Entertainment
publisher
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Ignition Entertainment, Marvelous Entertainment
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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63/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2009-06-04
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Stunning fantasy visuals
  • Deep turn‑based strategy system
  • Engaging airship and dragon mechanics
  • Rich, branching storyline
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to Wii platform
  • No multiplayer options
  • Occasional UI sluggishness
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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