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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of FateExpand the classic turn‑based fantasy saga with new factions and maps.
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.

Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate is the first expansion for the fifth installment of the legendary Heroes series. It adds two new playable factions, the Stronghold and the Sanctuary, along with dozens of new units, spells, and campaign missions. The expansion builds on the core turn‑based strategy gameplay, offering deeper tactical combat, enhanced AI, and expanded multiplayer options for both solo and competitive players.

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
Turn‑based strategy enthusiasts
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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Nival Interactive
publisher
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Ubisoft
age rating
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PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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50/100
General
msrp
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$29.99
release date
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2006-11-14
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Two brand‑new factions with distinct playstyles
  • Extended campaign adds narrative depth
  • Improved AI provides tougher single‑player battles
  • More multiplayer maps increase replayability
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics still reflect the original 2006 engine
  • Limited balance tweaks for existing factions
  • Online matchmaking can be unstable on older servers
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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