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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Cities in Motion
Cities in MotionBuild and manage public transport networks in dynamic cities
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.

Cities in Motion lets you design, operate, and expand transportation systems across bustling urban environments. As the manager, you coordinate buses, trams, metros, and ferries to keep citizens moving efficiently.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Transport enthusiasts and strategy fans
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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Colossal Order
publisher
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Paradox Interactive
age rating
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ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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67/100
General
msrp
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$29.99
release date
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2011-02-22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep transport management mechanics
  • Wide variety of vehicles and routes
  • Robust scenario editor for custom content
  • Engaging economic simulation
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern 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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