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March 2020
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124 Reviews
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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
Abstract: It what can only be described as the best timing any gamer could hope for, Animal Crossing: New Horizons releases on the Nintendo Switch just in time for us all to settle down in our houses and self-isolate during the global coronavirus crisis. Not only d...
For solo play, Animal Crossing: New Horizons delivers a gaming experience that's quite unlike any other. The gentle pacing, beautiful aesthetics and positive villagers will bring a smile to your face, and leave you coming back every single day to keep on...
Abstract: When Nintendo releases one of its own, homebaked games you can almost always count on it to provide something extraordinary. It has a long tradition of furnishing its own console platforms with adventures and oddities you won't find anywhere else. And it...
Crafting is an excellent (and simple) addition, Best-looking and sounding Animal Crossing title to date, More player control than ever before
One island per Switch is likely to disappoint some, Without cloud saves, more clarity around data recovery is needed
Like most life sims, Animal Crossing forms a highly symbiotic relationship with its players—basically you'll get out of it what you put into it. New Horizons is in part so enjoyable because it feels like it's offering and giving back even more than previo...
Published: 2020-03-16, Author: Martin , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: For whom the bells toll.An impressive suite of improvements combine with a more clearly defined structure for Animal Crossing's finest outing to date.It's 5am, I can't get back to sleep, so out of habit I reach for the Switch on the bedside table to c...
Visually captivating, Lots of customization, Tons of gameplay, Great social features, Real-time clock gives a reason to come back
Gameplay can get repetitive, Lack of challenge won't appeal to all
Yes. While Animal Crossing games are undoubtedly divisive in how “fun” they are, if you're at all on the fence, you should absolutely pick up this game. Its one-of-a-kind playstyle, updated and expanded features, and ability to cater to fans of different...
Beautiful, adorable and a joy to look at, All of its systems are wonderfully deep and rewarding, So many exciting events and content are on the horizon, Builds upon and improves on everything that came before it, Ferociously addictive and rema
There's only a certain amount of things to do per day, Deeper relationships with islanders would be great, Tom Nook,
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the best game I've played this year, and immediately cements itself as one of the generation's defining experiences. Fans will be playing it for years, watching as the seasons roll by and unveil the true potential of what...
Reviewed on Nintendo Switch, with a code provided by Nintendo EuropeSimilar to how Breath of the Wild and Odyssey reimagined 3D Zelda and Mario, New Horizons represents an exciting new milestone for the Animal Crossing series.By truly handing the player t...
Having played three segments from different progression points in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we can safely say that this will turn out to be a huge game with rewards and new features aplenty. Exploration is encouraged and discovery is rewarded. For us...
