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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
SimCity (1989)
SimCity (1989)Build and manage your own thriving metropolis
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.

SimCity lets players design, develop, and govern a virtual city from the ground up, balancing residential, commercial, and industrial zones while handling utilities and transportation. The classic 1989 title offers a timeless sandbox experience that challenges strategic thinking and urban planning skills.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Fans of classic city‑building simulations
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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Maxis
publisher
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Fujitsu Interactive, Superior Interactive, Infogrames, Krisalis Software, Imagineer, Maxis
age rating
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PEGI 3, ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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59/100
General
release date
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1989-10-03
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep city‑building mechanics
  • Easy-to‑learn interface
  • Replayable with multiple scenarios
  • Classic retro charm
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited graphics by modern standards
  • No multiplayer mode
  • Steep learning curve for advanced systems
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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