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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 2
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2Classic Cold War RTS with over-the-top factions and explosive battles
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 2 pits the Allies against the Soviets in a fast‑paced, alternate‑history conflict where players build bases, gather resources, and command a diverse army of units. The game blends strategic depth with a memorable storyline, iconic voice work, and a robust multiplayer experience that still holds up today. The title introduced new units, improved graphics, and a dynamic campaign that lets players choose their side, offering endless replayability for both solo and competitive play.

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 competitive players
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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Westwood Pacific
publisher
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Electronic Arts
age rating
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ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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90/100
General
msrp
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$29.99
release date
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2000-10-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Distinctive faction identities
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Iconic voice acting
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited online matchmaking infrastructure
  • Campaign branching can feel linear after multiple playthroughs
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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