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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
GrimGrimoire
GrimGrimoireUnravel a magical time loop in this enchanting strategy RPG.
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.

Step into the shoes of Lillet Blan, a young magician attending the prestigious Tower of Silver Star. When a mysterious tragedy causes everyone to vanish and traps her in a repeating five-day time loop, Lillet must master the art of summoning and magic to uncover the truth and prevent disaster. Combine real-time strategy mechanics with a rich fantasy narrative inspired by classic magical academy tales. Command various familiar spirits, utilize diverse elemental magic systems, and relive crucial moments to outsmart the forces threatening the tower and change your fate.

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 and RPG fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Nippon Ichi Software, Vanillaware
publisher
Nippon Ichi Software, Koei, Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$29.99
release date
2007-04-12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Engaging time loop narrative mystery
  • Unique blend of RTS and RPG elements
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artistic style
  • Memorable soundtrack and voice acting
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Real-time strategy mechanics can occasionally feel frantic
  • Limited to single-player gameplay mode
  • Time loop structure requires repeating certain dialogue and sequences
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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