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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
The Movies
The MoviesBuild a Hollywood studio, direct films, and chase box‑office 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.

Step into the shoes of a movie mogul and create your own film empire from scratch. Manage budgets, hire talent, choose locations, and direct movies to become a blockbuster legend. From scriptwriting to post‑production, every decision shapes your studio’s reputation and profits, offering a deep blend of simulation and strategic gameplay.

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 studio management and film creation
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Lionhead Studios
publisher
Feral Interactive, Activision Publishing, ak tronic, 1C Company, Russell
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
87/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2005-11-08
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep, sandbox-style studio creation
  • Robust budgeting and financial tracking
  • Wide variety of actors and locations
  • Engaging single‑player and multiplayer modes
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited mod support
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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