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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Disciples: Sacred Lands
Disciples: Sacred LandsTurn‑based fantasy strategy where four races vie for dominance in the Sacred Lands.
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: Sacred Lands is a classic turn‑based PC strategy game set in the fantasy world of Nevendaar. Players command one of four distinct races—the human Empire, dwarf Mountain Clans, demonic Legions of the Damned, or the Undead Hordes—and battle for control of the Sacred Lands. The game features deep strategic combat, resource management, and a rich campaign that challenges players to expand, exploit, and exterminate their rivals across a hex‑based map. Released in 1999 by Strategy First, it remains a beloved title for fans of old‑school 4X and fantasy warfare.

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 classic 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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GT Interactive Software
publisher
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Strategy First
age rating
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ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player
General
release date
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1999-10-04
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep strategic depth with four distinct factions
  • Rich fantasy setting and lore
  • Turn‑based pace encourages careful planning
  • High replay value through varied race playstyles
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited AI sophistication
  • No multiplayer modes
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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