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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
SimCity 2000
SimCity 2000Build and manage your own metropolis in classic 1990s city‑simulation glory
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 2000 lets you design sprawling urban landscapes with detailed zoning, transportation, and utilities. The game offers deep strategic depth while remaining accessible for newcomers to city‑building. Featuring an isometric view and a robust set of tools, you can shape terrain, respond to disasters, and watch your city evolve over decades. Its timeless sandbox experience continues to inspire modern simulation titles.

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
City-building enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Maxis
publisher
Zoo Digital, DSI Games, Electronic Arts, Maxis, Mindscape, Fujitsu, Imagineer, Artdink, Sega, Tec Toy Indústria de Brinquedos, Black Pearl Software, THQ, ZIOSoft
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
71/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1993-12-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep zoning and infrastructure options
  • Rich variety of disasters add strategic challenge
  • Extensive mod and custom map support
  • Timeless isometric visual style
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited AI traffic behavior
  • No native multiplayer mode
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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