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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicBuild a magical city and play mini‑games with your favorite ponies
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.

Dive into the colorful world of My Little Pony where you can construct your own pony town, decorate it with whimsical buildings, and watch the 4th generation characters come to life. The game blends city‑building mechanics with a variety of quick mini‑games that let you explore friendship themes while having fun. Available on PC, Android, and iOS, this Gameloft title offers both single‑player adventures and multiplayer challenges, letting you share creations and compete in mini‑game leaderboards. Perfect for fans of the series and casual gamers looking for a light‑hearted, educational experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Freemium
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Children and My Little Pony 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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Gameloft
publisher
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Gameloft
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
General
release date
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2012-11-08
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Free to start with optional purchases
  • Cross‑platform sync keeps progress unified
  • Wide variety of mini‑games keep gameplay fresh
  • Appeals to fans of the My Little Pony series
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • In‑app purchases can affect progression speed
  • Mini‑games may become repetitive over time
  • Limited depth for hardcore simulation fans
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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