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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Lords of the Rising Sun
Lords of the Rising SunLead samurai armies to become Shogun in feudal Japan.
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.

Set in twelfth‑century Japan, you avenge your father's death by battling the rival Taira clan and striving to become Shogun. Command massive samurai forces, fend off ninja assassins, and lay siege to fortified castles while forging alliances and dueling rivals. The game blends strategic army management with tactical real‑time combat, offering a deep historical experience that mixes arcade action with tactical decision‑making.

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
Fans of historic strategy games
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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Cinemaware
publisher
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Cinemaware, NEC Technologies, Philips Interactive Media, Victor Musical Industries
multiplayer
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Single player
General
release date
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1989-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep blend of strategy and action
  • Rich historical setting with authentic units
  • Varied gameplay modes (turn‑based, real‑time, duels)
  • Replayable with multiple alliance outcomes
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Single‑player only limits multiplayer replay value
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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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