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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Oil Rush
Oil RushCommand oil rigs in a futuristic RTS showdown
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.

Oil Rush thrusts players into a sci‑fi world where they must manage and defend oil extraction facilities against rival factions. The game blends classic real‑time strategy mechanics with modern graphics, offering both solo campaigns and competitive multiplayer battles. Developed and published by Unigine Holding, Oil Rush runs on multiple platforms including PlayStation 3, Linux, PC, and Mac. Its indie roots deliver a focused experience that rewards tactical planning and resource control, despite a mixed critical reception.

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 enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Unigine Holding
publisher
Unigine Holding
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
50/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2012-01-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep resource management system
  • Robust multiplayer support
  • High‑quality graphics engine
  • Extensive tech tree
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited single‑player narrative depth
  • Mixed critical reception
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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