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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
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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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The Bitmap Brothers
publisher
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Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd., GT Interactive Software, Renegade Software
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
General
msrp
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$29.99
release date
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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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