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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire
Sid Meier's Alien CrossfireExpand the universe with the official Alpha Centauri expansion.
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.

Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire is the official expansion pack for the classic turn‑based strategy game Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. It adds new factions, technologies, and scenarios that deepen the sci‑fi 4X experience. Available for PC and Mac, the expansion integrates seamlessly with the original game, offering both single‑player and multiplayer modes for endless strategic replayability.

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 enthusiasts and sci‑fi 4X 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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Firaxis Games
publisher
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Electronic Arts, Aspyr Media
age rating
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ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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80/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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1999-10-20
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Adds substantial new content to a beloved classic.
  • Balanced new factions and technologies.
  • Robust multiplayer support.
  • Seamless integration with the original game.
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Requires the base Alpha Centauri game to play.
  • Graphics remain dated compared to modern titles.
  • Limited to PC and Mac platforms.
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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