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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IVRule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy.
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.

Start before the Renaissance on a map of the world as it was then. Choose from any of hundreds of nations and then rule up to the Age of Revolutions. Or, if you wish, start your game at any date in the span, with historical monarchs and other leaders, guiding your nation through centuries of geopolitical strategy.

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
Grand strategy enthusiasts and history buffs
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Paradox Development Studio
publisher
Paradox Interactive
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2013-08-13
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Unmatched historical depth and scope
  • Incredible replayability with hundreds of playable nations
  • Engaging diplomatic and economic systems
  • Active modding community and extensive expansions
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Extremely steep learning curve for beginners
  • Can be very expensive with all DLC expansions combined
  • Occasional performance slowdowns in late-game saves
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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