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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943
Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943Lead Rommel's Afrika Korps in the decisive 1943 North African campaign.
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.

Set in the harsh deserts of Tunisia, Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 lets you command the Axis forces under General Erwin Rommel as they fight a desperate battle to turn the tide after El‑Alamein. Experience the strategic depth of World War II’s final North African campaign, with authentic units and historically based scenarios. Play both sides of the conflict, directing British and American troops in a bid to push the Axis out of Africa, while managing logistics, terrain, and morale in real‑time battles that blend strategy and role‑playing elements.

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
Fans of historical RTS warfare
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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1C-SoftClub
publisher
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1C-SoftClub
age rating
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PEGI 16
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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70/100
General
release date
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2009-04-24
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep historical authenticity
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Detailed unit customization
  • Strategic logistics system
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern RTS titles
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • 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)
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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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