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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy
Disciples II: Dark ProphecyTurn‑based fantasy strategy where four rival races vie for dominance in Nevandaar
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.

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy is a turn‑based strategy game set in the war‑torn kingdom of Nevandaar. Players choose one of four major factions—human Empire, dwarven Mountain Clans, demonic Legions of the Damned, or skeletal Undead Hordes—and build a capital city, research units and spells, and raise armies. The game blends city‑building, hero‑led exploration, and tactical battles, demanding careful resource management and strategic planning. Its single‑player campaign offers a deep fantasy narrative and a variety of neutral races to encounter along the way.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Fans of turn‑based fantasy strategy
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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Strategy First
publisher
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Stardock, Infogrames
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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78/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2002-01-24
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep strategic depth with city building and tactical combat
  • Distinctive four‑faction gameplay offering high replayability
  • Rich fantasy setting with detailed lore and art
  • Single‑player focus provides a complete narrative experience
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Outdated graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
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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