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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Operation Darkness
Operation DarknessTurn‑based tactical RPG where a supernatural squad battles Hitler’s occult forces in WWII.
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.

Operation Darkness is a turn‑based strategy RPG set during World War II, following a secret supernatural special forces unit as they confront Hitler and his occult allies. The game blends historical warfare with fantasy elements, delivering a dark narrative across single‑player and multiplayer modes. Players command a diverse roster of mystically‑enhanced soldiers, each with unique abilities, to execute tactical maneuvers on grid‑based battlefields while uncovering occult conspiracies.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Strategy RPG 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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Success Corporation
publisher
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Success Corporation, Atlus
age rating
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ESRB M
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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53/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2007-10-11
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep tactical combat system
  • Unique blend of history and fantasy
  • Varied multiplayer modes
  • Distinct supernatural abilities for each unit
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited content beyond the main campaign
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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