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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde
Goblin Commander: Unleash the HordeLead a goblin horde to victory in a chaotic fantasy RTS
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 a war-torn fantasy world, goblin clans clash after their creator is slain, forcing you to rally the broken tribes and claim dominance. Combine classic real‑time strategy with direct action control as you gather resources, build your horde, and lead key units into battle. The game offers split‑screen multiplayer for friends and a deep single‑player campaign that blends resource management with fast‑paced combat, delivering a unique hybrid experience on PlayStation 2.

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
RTS and action enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Jaleco
publisher
Jaleco
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
critic score
75/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2003-11-11
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep blend of RTS and action gameplay
  • Split‑screen multiplayer adds local co‑op fun
  • Rich fantasy setting with varied goblin units
  • Strategic resource management feels rewarding
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 hardware
  • No online multiplayer options
  • Tutorial can be brief for newcomers
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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