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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Homeworld 2
Homeworld 2Command massive fleets in epic space RTS battles.
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.

Homeworld 2 puts you in charge of a fleet of starships, guiding them through a richly detailed 3D universe as you battle hostile forces and uncover a deep sci‑fi narrative. The game blends classic real‑time strategy mechanics with a dynamic physics engine, allowing you to maneuver fleets in true three‑dimensional space. The campaign follows the journey of the Hiigaran people as they seek a new home, while the multiplayer mode lets you pit your tactical prowess against friends or strangers in intense skirmishes. With extensive ship customization and a variety of mission types, Homeworld 2 offers a deep, immersive experience for strategy lovers.

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 enthusiasts and sci‑fi fans
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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Relic Entertainment
publisher
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Sierra Entertainment
age rating
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ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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75/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2003-09-16
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Stunning 3D space visuals
  • Deep ship customization system
  • Engaging single‑player storyline
  • Robust multiplayer options
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited mod support compared to newer RTS titles
  • Occasional performance drops on older hardware
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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