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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Crusader Kings II
Crusader Kings IILead a dynasty through medieval intrigue and crusades.
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 turbulent Dark Ages where you must guide your house through wars, marriages, and papal politics. Expand your realm, manage vassals, and secure your lineage against rivals and heretics. Experience a deep grand‑strategy simulation that blends role‑playing, dynasty management, and historical events, offering both single‑player campaigns and multiplayer intrigue with friends or foes.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Strategy & Simulation Games
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Strategy enthusiasts and history 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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Paradox Development Studio
publisher
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Paradox Interactive
age rating
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PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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84/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2012-02-03
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep, emergent storytelling
  • Rich historical detail
  • Extensive modding support
  • Engaging multiplayer diplomacy
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • UI can feel cluttered
  • Performance issues on older hardware
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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