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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Game Dev Tycoon
Game Dev TycoonBuild a gaming empire from the 80s to today
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.

In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games, research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the market leader, gain worldwide fans, and experience the challenges of running a successful studio across decades.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Simulation and strategy enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Greenheart Games
publisher
Greenheart Games, Netflix
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2012-12-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep strategic depth with accessible gameplay
  • Rich historical references to real gaming milestones
  • Replayability through random events and choices
  • Clear progression and rewarding milestones
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited multiplayer or co‑op options
  • Graphics are simple and may feel dated
  • Some later game mechanics become repetitive
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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