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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Shadow Watch
Shadow WatchLead an elite corporate commando squad in a high-stakes tactical turn-based battle.
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.

Congratulations, soldier, you have been recruited to lead an elite corporate commando squad. As chief of security, it is your job to stop a deadly plot to destroy the construction of the world's first international space station. There is no end to the adventure, or the danger, when you step into the shadows in this classic science fiction turn-based strategy game developed by Red Storm Entertainment.

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
Turn-based strategy and tactical sci-fi gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Red Storm Entertainment
publisher
Red Storm Entertainment, SouthPeak Interactive
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
General
release date
2000-03-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Engaging turn-based tactical gameplay
  • Immersive science fiction storyline
  • Challenging corporate commando missions
  • Developed by industry veterans Red Storm Entertainment
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to single player mode
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for casual players
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
8
0
User rating
4.7 (3)
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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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