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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Tropico
TropicoBecome the ultimate dictator on a tropical island.
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.

Tropico puts you in the shoes of "El Presidente," the ruler of a small Caribbean island nation. Manage the economy, appease various political factions, and build a thriving paradise while keeping a comedic edge. The game blends city-building, strategy, and satire, offering deep customization and a humorous take on political power. Play on PC or Mac and experience the classic 2001 title that still feels fresh today.

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 political satire and city-building
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
PopTop Software
publisher
Feral Interactive, Gathering of Developers, MacSoft Games
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
82/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2001-04-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep and varied city-building mechanics
  • Witty political satire and humor
  • High replayability with multiple strategies
  • Robust modding community
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited AI sophistication for citizens
  • No multiplayer or co-op options
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)
Anonymous

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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