Games

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5

2020•Simulation•PEGI 3•About 96 hours

Taste attributes: familyanimalsfashionheistslowwholesomelightsimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphsunlikely connections

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Boxlist takeA warm-hearted, polished simulation game, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like warmth over edge.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

IGDB rating

86 / 100

512 ratings

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About This Game

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.

Summary: IGDB

Story

If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a new business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colorful characters near and far. Had a grand time as one of the city folk. May’ve even turned over a new leaf and dedicated yourself to public service! But deep down, isn’t there a part of you that longs for…freedom? Then perhaps a long walk on the beach of a deserted island, where a rich wealth of untouched nature awaits, is just what the doctor ordered! Peaceful creativity and...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

FamilyAnimalsFashionHeistAll consuming questHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardyUnderdog triumphsUnlikely connections

Keywords

Life simulationDinosaursCasualAnimalsCharacter customizationCollectingPhotographyFishing

Where to play

Nintendo eShop

Details

Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5
Publisher: Nintendo
Released: 20 March 2020
Series: Animal Crossing
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Time to beat: 120h rushed, 96h normally, 160h complete
Age rating: PEGI 3
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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