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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Empires: Dawn of the Modern World
Empires: Dawn of the Modern WorldCommand history’s greatest battles in real‑time strategy glory
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.

Empires: Dawn of the Modern World lets players lead civilizations from the Renaissance to the modern era, blending deep strategic planning with fast‑paced combat. With a robust single‑player campaign and extensive multiplayer modes, the game offers countless scenarios for both solo and cooperative play.

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
Stainless Steel Studios
publisher
Activision
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2003-10-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep historical depth across multiple eras
  • Robust multiplayer with co‑op options
  • Strategic resource and tech management
  • High replayability with varied scenarios
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited mod support
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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