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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
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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PopTop Software
publisher
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Feral Interactive, Gathering of Developers, MacSoft Games
age rating
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ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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82/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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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  • Outdated graphics by modern standards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)
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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