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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike
Command & Conquer: Red Alert - CounterstrikeClassic RTS action with new missions and units.
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.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike is the first official expansion pack for the iconic 1996 RTS, adding fresh campaigns, maps, and balance tweaks. It builds on the alternate‑history Cold War setting, letting players command Allied or Soviet forces in new tactical scenarios. The expansion retains the original's fast‑paced gameplay while introducing fresh units, upgraded AI, and expanded multiplayer options, making it a must‑play for fans of the series and retro strategy enthusiasts alike.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
RTS enthusiasts and retro gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Westwood Studios
publisher
Virgin Interactive Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1997-04-03
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • New missions extend replay value.
  • Balanced unit additions improve strategic depth.
  • Robust multiplayer support for LAN and online.
  • Modding tools encourage community creativity.
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards.
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be limited without third‑party services.
  • Limited documentation for modding tools.
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)
Anonymous

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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