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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Defense Grid 2
Defense Grid 2The definitive tower‑defense sequel with co‑op, PvP and a level editor
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.

Defense Grid 2 expands the classic tower‑defense formula with 21 story maps, dynamic level movement and an expanded cast of characters. The game adds robust multiplayer options, including online PvP, co‑op and split‑screen, plus a powerful DG Architect level‑creation tool linked to Steam Workshop.

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
Tower defense 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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Hidden Path Entertainment
publisher
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505 Games, Hidden Path Entertainment
age rating
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ESRB E10+, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
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79/100
General
release date
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2014-09-23
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep strategic depth with dynamic maps
  • Robust multiplayer options including PvP and co‑op
  • Extensive level‑creation tools and community sharing
  • Polished graphics and adaptive audio score
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Split‑screen performance can vary on lower‑end consoles
  • Learning curve steep for newcomers to tower‑defense genre
  • Limited post‑launch content updates
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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