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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
PixelJunk Monsters
PixelJunk MonstersDefend Tiki babies by building towers in a whimsical real‑time strategy adventure.
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.

In PixelJunk Monsters you place weapon towers across vibrant landscapes to stop waves of monsters from devouring the Tiki babies. Collect treasure from defeated foes to upgrade your arsenal and unlock new tower types as the challenge intensifies. The game supports solo play, competitive multiplayer, and cooperative modes, letting friends team up to protect the forest together. Its bright fantasy world and kid‑friendly rating make it perfect for family gaming sessions on the PlayStation 3.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Strategy & Simulation Games
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Family-friendly tower‑defense 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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Q-Games Ltd.
publisher
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Double Eleven, Q-Games Ltd., Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
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PEGI 3, ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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83/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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2007-12-06
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Engaging tower‑defense gameplay
  • Co‑op mode encourages teamwork
  • Kid‑friendly visuals and rating
  • Varied tower upgrades keep strategies fresh
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform
  • No modern online matchmaking features
  • Replayability may diminish after mastering all levels
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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