Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
March 2020
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The editors liked
Building up a town from scratch
Daily routine greatly improved
Friendly for veterans and newcomers
Great flow to proceedings
Incredibly sharp presentation
Villagers never been better
Crafting revitalises the core experience
Possibilities are endless
Welcome respite from real life
The best the series has looked for a long time
Satisfying progression
Sincere atmosphere
Deep customization
Adorable world
Adorable and polished graphics
Relaxing soundtrack
Simple and familiar gameplay
A few new elements
A lot of replay value
Multiplayer options
Relaxing gameplay
Awesome customization options
Refreshing new content for Animal Crossing veterans
Animal Crossing's unique brand of chill is stronger than ever
Beautiful graphics
Outstanding soundtrack
Progression that makes you take your time and appreciate island living
Resource-gathering for crafting is a natural extension of Animal Crossing's existing daily tasks loop
Nook Miles system adds a layer of reward just for playing the way you want while providing some structure if you're lost
Customizing your character
Yo
Terraforming
Outdoor furniture
Crafting
Unparalleled town customization
Tons of control and customization
Visually gorgeous
Plenty to do
Thanks to Nook Miles and crafting
Retains or improves everything fans love about the series
The editors didn't like
Left in the dark a few times
Tools breaking a bit too often
Occasional tedium
A bit slow starting out
Mystery tours aren't as random as they should be
Multiplayer can get boring after a bit
Time lapses can be frustrating
No emergency back-up
Local multiplayer issues
Poor online performance
Long loading times
Tool durability is bogus and unfun
Nintendo's one-island-per-Switch rule is a tradition that needs to go
Slow overall progression can be frustrating and feel unnecessarily restrictive
Published: 2022-04-23, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: You'll encounter plenty of recurring visitors on your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but one character you can count on seeing every weekend is K.K. Slider. After you've helped Tom Nook complete Project K, the wandering musician will stop by you...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise is an exceptional piece of post-launch DLC. While a slow burn in terms of what items and facilities you unlock throughout the expansion, Happy Home Paradise offers a lot of creative freedom to those that...
Published: 2021-11-17, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 2.0 update has arrived, and it's added a ton of new content to the Nintendo Switch life sim. One new type of collectible that players can now get is gyroids -- strange clay figures that can be dug up from the ground and...
Published: 2021-11-15, Author: CJ , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be considered a perfect example of a product hitting at the right place, right time. Making its debut right as the pandemic upheaved the lives and livelihoods of people around the world, it became an anchor...
Published: 2021-11-11, Author: Sara , review by: imore.com
Adorable and polished graphics, Relaxing soundtrack, Simple and familiar gameplay, A few new elements, A lot of replay value, Multiplayer options
A bit slow starting out, Mystery tours aren't as random as they should be, Multiplayer can get boring after a bit, Time lapses can be frustrating, No emergency back-up, Local multiplayer issues
Published: 2021-11-03, Author: Jordan , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The time has come for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update and, wouldn't you know it, I'm not really ready. The free update just went live ahead of schedule — we were expecting it to appear on November 4 — and you can download it now, as shown by...
Published: 2021-10-29, Author: Eric , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Over the last week or so, I have started the process of cleaning up my Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. It's a step I imagine many others have taken as well, to prepare for the impending Nov. 5 update. But as I clean up my island, it's not the weeds...
Published: 2021-10-16, Author: Alex , review by: gamerbraves.com
Abstract: Nintendo Dropped the Latest direct about Animal Crossing New Horizons featuring the final new update, paid DLC, and more Nintendo Online. With the cafe, gyroids cooking and Kappn's beautiful singing voice, after months of waiting, fans will once again hav...
Abstract: Animal Crossing is right up my alley — there are adorable animals walking around, the music is sweet and relaxing, and a large part of the gameplay itself is making your town a more beautiful place to live. On paper, it's everything I want from a game.At...
Abstract: First off, the the Switch OLED is available-- giving you the choice between two Nintendo Switch units and the Nintendo Switch Lite if you're so inclined...
