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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Global Defence Force: Tactics
Global Defence Force: TacticsCommand GDF units in turn‑based battles against giant bugs
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.

The game features 2D hex maps with animated cutscenes that bring attacks to life, offering both single‑player and co‑operative play. Developed by thinkArts and published by D3 Publisher, it launched on PlayStation 2 in 2007.

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 tactical 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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thinkArts
publisher
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D3 Publisher
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Co-operative
General
release date
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2007-06-28
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep turn‑based strategy
  • Engaging animated attack sequences
  • Co‑op multiplayer option
  • Distinct sci‑fi bug antagonists
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 hardware
  • No online multiplayer
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
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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