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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Boom Beach
Boom BeachStorm the beach, free enslaved islanders, and harness ancient powers in this real‑time strategy adventure.
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.

Boom Beach puts you in command of an expeditionary force battling the evil Blackguard across beautiful paradise islands. Storm beaches, liberate enslaved islanders, and claim strategic beachheads in a vibrant, tropical world. Explore an uncharted archipelago, gather resources, and unlock ancient powers while competing with players worldwide in real‑time multiplayer battles. The game blends base building, tactical troop deployment, and cooperative raids for endless strategic fun.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Freemium
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Mobile strategy gamers seeking real‑time multiplayer battles
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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Supercell
publisher
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Supercell
age rating
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PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Multiplayer
General
release date
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2014-03-26
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Engaging real‑time strategy gameplay
  • Rich tropical visuals and varied islands
  • Deep base‑building and customization options
  • Active multiplayer community with regular updates
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • In‑app purchases can accelerate progress
  • Occasional matchmaking delays during peak times
  • Energy system limits continuous play without waiting or spending
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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