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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Rise of Nations
Rise of NationsBuild an empire from ancient times to the modern age
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.

Rise of Nations blends the depth of turn‑based strategy with the pace of real‑time battles, letting you guide a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Command troops, manage resources, and research technologies across a sprawling world map while engaging in both single‑player campaigns and competitive multiplayer matches.

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 and history fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Big Huge Games
publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
92/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2003-05-20
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep and varied technology tree
  • Smooth blend of turn‑based and real‑time gameplay
  • Extensive multiplayer options
  • Rich historical content
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited mod support
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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