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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
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Daedalic Entertainment
publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
67/100
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
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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