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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Sid Meier's Colonization
Sid Meier's ColonizationExplore, settle, and build a nation in the New World
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 Colonization lets you lead one of four colonial powers to discover, explore, and colonize the New World. Manage resources, grow colonies, and establish trade routes while balancing economics, politics, and military might.\nFace native nations and rival empires, use diplomacy or force, and eventually fight for independence to create your own powerful nation.

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
Fans of deep historical strategy
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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MicroProse Software, Inc.
publisher
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Nightdive Studios, Retroism, MicroProse Software, Inc.
age rating
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ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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85/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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1994-05-14
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Rich historical setting with detailed mechanics
  • Deep economic and colony management
  • Multiple playable nations for replayability
  • Turn‑based gameplay allows thoughtful planning
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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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