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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Crusader Kings
Crusader KingsLead monarchs, the Pope, and crusades to shape history.
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.

Step into the medieval world where prestige and piety determine your destiny. As a ruler, you can co‑opt other monarchs and the Pope to launch crusades and claim the Holy Land. Manage dynasties, wage wars, and navigate intricate politics to become a legendary Crusader King. The game blends real‑time strategy with deep simulation, offering both single‑player and multiplayer experiences on PC and Mac.

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
Strategy enthusiasts and history fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Paradox Development Studio
publisher
Auran Games, CyberFront, Pan Vision, Strategy First, Virtual Programming, Paradox Interactive
age rating
PEGI 3, ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
86/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2004-07-15
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Rich historical depth and authenticity
  • Complex dynasty and succession mechanics
  • Engaging multiplayer diplomacy
  • Extensive modding community
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Interface can feel cluttered
  • Limited tutorial for advanced features
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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