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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
UFO: Aftermath
UFO: AftermathLead a squad to reclaim Earth from alien spores in turn‑based tactical combat
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 a post‑apocalyptic 2005, UFO: Aftermath puts you in charge of the Council of Earth’s hidden bases, researching alien tech, recruiting survivors, and launching missions against UFOs and mutated biology. Rendered in isometric 3D, the game blends classic X‑COM‑style strategy with a horror‑filled narrative as humanity fights to survive the alien spore invasion.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Fans of classic turn‑based tactical strategy
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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ALTAR Games
publisher
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Cenega / Tri Synergy Inc.
age rating
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PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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80/100
General
msrp
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$29.99
release date
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2003-10-03
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep tactical combat with meaningful positioning
  • Robust research and base‑building systems
  • Atmospheric post‑apocalyptic setting
  • High replayability through squad customization
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited UI polish compared to modern titles
  • Single‑player only, no multiplayer 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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