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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars
SpellForce 2: Shadow WarsForge alliances, command armies, and uncover dark secrets in a fantasy RTS‑RPG.
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.

Beyond the narrative, the game blends real‑time strategy with role‑playing elements, letting you build armies, develop heroes, and fight co‑operative battles across a sprawling fantasy landscape. Its deep customization and faction alliances offer endless replayability for both solo and multiplayer experiences.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
PC strategy‑RPG enthusiasts
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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Phenomic Game Development
publisher
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Deep Silver, JoWooD Productions Software
age rating
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ESRB M, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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88/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2006-04-05
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep blend of RTS and RPG mechanics
  • Rich, lore‑heavy storyline
  • Robust co‑op and multiplayer options
  • Varied unit roster including dragons
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Aging graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited UI customization
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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