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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Z
ZA frantic sci‑fi RTS with comedy cut‑scenes and space battles.
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.

Z is a real‑time war game set in a free‑roaming space environment where players race to capture territory and resources across five planets. The game blends frantic strategy action with tongue‑in‑cheek comedy, featuring Commander Zod, two robot pilots, and a storyline that culminates in an explosive space stunt. The definitive version includes twenty levels, single‑player and multiplayer modes, and a mix of cut‑scenes and intense combat. Developed by The Bitmap Brothers and published by Virgin Interactive, GT Interactive, and Renegade Software, Z was released on March 1, 1996 for Android, PC, iOS, and Mac.

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 retro sci‑fi RTS
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
The Bitmap Brothers
publisher
Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd., GT Interactive Software, Renegade Software
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
General
msrp
$29.99
release date
1996-03-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Fast‑paced real‑time strategy action
  • Humorous cut‑scenes add personality
  • Cross‑platform availability on Android, PC, iOS, and Mac
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited online matchmaking features
  • Steep learning curve for resource management
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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