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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Blackguards
BlackguardsTurn-based tactical RPG where misfit criminals shape a dark fantasy world.
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.

Blackguards is a turn‑based strategy RPG that puts you in the shoes of a band of misfits fighting for a threatened world. Explore over 180 hex‑based battlegrounds and make story‑changing choices in a mature tale of crime, drugs, and murder. Play as a warrior, mage, or hunter and fully customize your skills while navigating a challenging single‑player campaign filled with doubt, treason, and loss.

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
Tactical RPG enthusiasts
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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Daedalic Entertainment
publisher
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Daedalic Entertainment
age rating
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ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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67/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2014-01-24
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Extensive hex‑based battlefields offer tactical depth.
  • Rich, mature storyline with impactful choices.
  • Three fully customizable classes provide variety.
  • Indie production delivers a unique artistic style.
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to single‑player mode; no multiplayer.
  • Steep learning curve for new turn‑based players.
  • Graphics may feel dated compared to newer titles.
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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