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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Cities XL
Cities XLBuild realistic 3D cities and manage citizens in a sandbox simulation.
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 XL lets players craft detailed cities on realistic 3D maps, balancing social services, employment, and leisure to keep citizens happy. The game offers a variety of environments—from mountains to beaches—and architectural styles from around the world. Players can design everything from residential neighborhoods to transit systems, while competing or cooperating in single‑player, multiplayer, and MMO modes for endless urban challenges.

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
City‑building 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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Monte Cristo
publisher
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Monte Cristo
age rating
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ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
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70/100
General
msrp
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$49.99
release date
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2009-10-08
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Extensive 3D map variety
  • Deep economic and social simulation
  • Robust multiplayer and MMO options
  • Wide range of architectural styles
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Performance can lag on large maps
  • Limited mod support
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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