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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Naval War: Arctic Circle
Naval War: Arctic CircleCommand modern naval and aerial forces in strategic battles across the Arctic.
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.

Naval War: Arctic Circle is a Real Time Strategy game focused on modern naval and aerial combat in the geopolitical flashpoints of the Polar Regions. Players engage in intense tactical warfare utilizing authentic military units from global factions including the United States, Russia, NATO, and Nordic countries along the North Atlantic and Arctic corridors. The game features an extensive single-player campaign alongside robust skirmish, LAN, and online multiplayer modes. Players must manage resources, supply lines, and advanced weaponry systems to outmaneuver opponents across vast oceanic expanses ranging from the Norwegian coast to the North West Passage.

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
Strategy gamers and modern military simulation 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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TURBO TAPE GAMES
publisher
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Paradox Interactive
age rating
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PEGI 16
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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68/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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2012-04-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Features authentic military units from multiple global factions
  • Includes an engaging campaign and multiple multiplayer modes
  • Covers a unique and rarely depicted theater of modern warfare
  • Offers deep tactical depth for strategy enthusiasts
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for casual players
  • Interface and graphics can feel dated compared to newer titles
  • Multiplayer community can be difficult to find active matches in
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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