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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Battle Chess
Battle ChessClassic chess with animated battles for every capture.
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.

Originally released for the Amiga and later ported to PC and other platforms, the game offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes, allowing you to challenge the computer or a friend. Its blend of strategy, fantasy, and historical themes has made it a beloved classic among retro gaming fans.

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
Chess enthusiasts and retro gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Interplay
publisher
Fujitsu Interactive, Pack-In-Video, Electronic Arts, Dice Multi Media Europe, GameTap Entertainment, Krisalis Software
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1988-10-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Unique animated capture sequences
  • Supports both single‑player and multiplayer
  • Cross‑platform availability on PC
  • Faithful to classic chess rules
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Chess AI is relatively weak by modern standards
  • Graphics are dated compared to contemporary games
  • Limited customization options
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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