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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Hearts of Iron II
Hearts of Iron IICommand any nation through World War II and the dawn of World War III.
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.

Hearts of Iron II is a grand strategy game that places players in absolute control of one of 175 countries through the turbulent eras of World War II and the ensuing potential clash between the Allies and the Soviet Union. Managing political, economic, diplomatic, and military affairs, players must navigate intricate historical and alternate-history scenarios as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Developed and published by Paradox Interactive, the title offers deep strategic simulation where every decision impacts global supremacy. Whether building up industrial capacity, researching advanced military doctrines, or orchestrating massive multi-front land, air, and naval campaigns, players experience unparalleled historical depth and replayability across single-player and multiplayer modes.

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
Strategy gamers and history buffs
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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Paradox Interactive
publisher
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Paradox Interactive
age rating
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ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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84/100
General
msrp
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$9.99
release date
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2005-01-04
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Incredible historical depth and scope
  • High replay value with 175 playable countries
  • Detailed economic and military management systems
  • Engaging alternate history possibilities
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Dated user interface by modern standards
  • Can require significant time investment per campaign
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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