Customer Ratings & Reviews

Animal Crossing is a great game that came out at the perfect time - amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A cute, classic series that I played with my sister and friends growing up and hold many great memories with. For both new fans of the series and old, New Horizons is a great addition to the Animal Crossing series that retains the cute playfulness of the series as well as many objectives, goals, creative outlets and more. Plus, there's the option to connect with your friends and family - something integral for many at the beginning of the pandemic, and still equally important today. It's a nice break from the world and an escape off into your own, living peaceful island full of plenty of friends, old and new.

I love this game. It's fun and challenging. It allows you to be creative.

This game has provided much comfort for the quarantine periods, as I get to play it while working from home. The game play is amazing. Being an avid animal crossing fan, this is not the first time I'm playing this series. New Horizons has up-ed the ante by having better graphics and even more interesting stuffs in game. I am enjoying every minute of the game, and looking forward to more game time.

[Employee of bestbuy] I bought this game for my wife and she absolutely loves it and never stops playing it. Price is reasonable but it would be nice to see the price drop at some point. Overall fun game to play and its even better when you have someone to play with .

Absolute must-buy if you own a Switch. Like no other game. Showcases how well the system can run and handle graphics when in the hands of the right developers. This game is packed with things to do and slowly unfolds itself over time depending on how much you put into it and how you like to play. Regular meaningful updates keep adding to the value of this title. Definitely recommended!

I’m not sure who was more excited for this release: me or my wife! The gameplay here is pretty straight forward. You’re on an island, and it’s your job to build and populate it how you see fit. The level of detail and the amount of things that you can do is pretty staggering. And it’s all done with a level or adorable that is infectious, which given the times we find ourselves, is a much needed distraction. All of the content is rated E for Everyone, and you won’t find anything offensive or objectionable in the game. The controls are mostly very easy to use and quick to learn, even for kids. The short version is that you combine resource gathering and management, with crafting new items, building homes, and customizing every detail of your community. From building waterfalls, to going fishing, and decorating the interior of your house. There’s a lot of detail in all of these things, and you’re free to create at will. One of our favorite details is the day/night cycle which in sync’d the to Switch’s internal clock. So it’s morning in-game, when it’s morning in your timezone. It’s dark when it’s dark outside for you... you get the idea. It’s just a nice touch in-game. You can also play online with friends, allowing others to enter your town and send them messages in-game. Likewise you can visit a friend’s island remotely, or in-person through local multiplayer. Highly recommended!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is basically a game where you move to a deserted island… and immediately get scammed by a raccoon in a sweater vest named Tom Nook. He gives you a tent, a smile, and a loan bigger than my car payment. The gameplay? Shake trees, catch fish, plant flowers, and apparently work full-time as an interior designer for animals who constantly judge your outfits. Pro tip: don’t shake too many trees unless you enjoy being jumped by wasps like it’s a gang initiation. Also, the fishing system is rigged. You’ll either catch an ancient rare shark worth half your mortgage, or yet another sea bass—because clearly the ocean only breeds one fish. Despite all that, it’s the most relaxing game I’ve ever played. I log on to “just play for 10 minutes,” and suddenly it’s 3AM, my house has a second floor, and I owe Tom Nook my firstborn. 10/10—would get stung by wasps again.

I’ve been an animal crossing fan since the beginning and love this game. Even if you have never played, it is so much fun. You can do anything you want in the game. You can make money (bells), by collecting and selling. You can fish all day. You could just rest and listen to the ocean waves. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a fun game where you want to live out your dream paradise

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is .................. PRETTY AMAZING. I don't know why I put of playing this game for so long, guess I thought I wouldn't like it. But glad I took a gamble on this, I'm so in love with this game! It helps changes my pace with games I usually play that requires way more attention. If you want mindless and cute fun, this is perfect.

This is a great game, for Animal Crossing lovers and new fans alike. The quality of life changes for character customization, decoration, and inventory are all greatly appreciated. The villagers also seem to have regained more personality and I like the crafting pretty well. However, Animal Crossing has always been a slow burn sort of game and does involve some waiting. As for the multiplayer, I enjoy it as a namely solo player. You will need an online subscription for the true island to island multiplayer more than likely, as well as some features locked off into the Nintendo Online app. However, there is some local island to island multiplayer if you are in close proximity. I also enjoy the local co-op which I play with my friends with my guest account on my switch. Make no mistake, though. This game is ultimately a single player game with one island and thusly one island representative (the protagonist of the island that moves along urban development) per switch system (not per game). That ultimately means to have two islands to play with, say for two kids that both want to enjoy the entire story and island control, you will need two systems and two games. At least $520 overall usually, assuming you are purchasing the Lites. I wouldn't recommend this game for a solo switch household. There could be too much headache and heartbreak over a lovable virtual world.

Beautiful feel good game for the whole family. Regardless if it's little siblings, or my adult self playing this game, we all have fun building our own village in a paradise island at our own pace. Exploring its nature, meeting new animal neighbors, listening to relaxing fun music, all in a colorful environment, make this the most peaceful and inclusive game I have ever played!

This game is great to pass time. Oh boy does time fly. Great for all ages. Catch Insects, Fish Plant, Flowers Trees build you Island. Insert items into museum to learn fun facts. Play online or stay off. Either way is just as fun. Easy to learn and fun to master. Build your Island Star Rating. Great Family game. Awesome game to Play Anywhere. High Regards Must Have.

My family's been playing Animal Crossing since 2002 starting on the Nintendo Gamecube. We've played all of them over the years but New Horizons is by far the greatest leap forward in game play and the shear amount of content available. Not to forget all the detail added. From wind swaying the trees to the water flowing down the river it's just beautiful. And it's fun to play.

I don’t get to play games often but this is a nice title you can pick up and play as much as you want and then turn off and come back whenever you’re ready for more. Tons of content to keep you busy. I’ve already poured 60+ hours into the game and I am nowhere near being sick of it. No stress involved with gameplay, just very relaxing. Well worth picking up in my opinion.

This is a great game for when you just want to chill. It's surprisingly addicting. I wish there was a way to skip dialogue though. It gets very repetitive and annoying to go through the same dialogue a million times.

I really enjoy playing this game. At first I thought it was for kids but I was very wrong once I realized it’s very entertaining. There is always something to do now that I’m in the process of working on my island. It’s super fun, such a cozy game to enjoy after a long day at work.

I had never played an Animal Crossing game before this one. After hearing about New Horizons and watching some reviews and gameplay footage, I decided to purchase the game. I'm glad I did. It's a nice change of pace from the games I usually play. Being a newbie to the series, the game can be a little confusing to start, but once you get going you begin to get into a daily routine with it. The game also runs in real-time which I think is an awesome feature. For example, if you purchase an item in the mail in the game, you won't get it until the next day. House expansions, campsites, etc all take a real day to appear in the game after you make the spot for it on your island. Some people do what's called "time traveling" in the game. This is where they change the date on the Switch system to make the game think it's another day. People do this to get things done faster. I enjoy the slow pace of it so time traveling is not for me. There are a lot of cool characters in the game who each have their own personality. I can't even begin to tell you how many items are in this game to customize and craft for your own home and island. Thousands upon thousands I would say. This is a great game to pick up and play when you only have a short amount of time to game or even if you want to do a long session. Highly recommend.

One of my favorites since the Gamecube! Gameplay: Straightforward like past games, very easy learning curve to new mechanics like crafting or organizing. Music: So peaceful and adorable! Graphics: Adorable! Fish, bugs, fossils, and furniture are well modeled. The dinosaurs are a huge step up from the original. Not to mention that the museum interior is stunning! Fur is also more noticeable on animals. Clothes have details added to show different fabrics used now too. Customization: This game will give you the most freedom out of any of the other games in the series. You will need to work up to some of it and it's worth it. Decorating outside your house really allows your island to look like its yours. Clothes customization has also expanded to include more than just the basic shirt. Online: I haven't used it much myself yet but it can be finicky trying to visit other islands. Send them a message first just in case. Events: Fun but the RNG that comes with them can disrupt your routine (looking at you, Bunny Day eggs). Overall, this is the most fun I've had with an Animal Crossing game in a long time. The tutorials don't hold your hand too much and you can have fun even on the 1st day. Each new unlock feels rewarding, your animals are friendly, and it's really just a great way to escape reality

I was reluctant to purchase the game at first. Main reason the price! It's $60 dollars plus tax. I kept seeing streamers play the game so eventually I broke down and bought the game. I'm glad I did! It fun and relaxing to play. I really enjoy decorating my island and venturing out and finding my villagers. My sister loves playing it as well. It a good family game.

Fun new entry to the series. I've played this series since the original Gamecube game and Nintendo does not disappoint with the new game. Interact with local townsfolk in a game that progresses real-time 24/7. Make friends, fish, catch bugs, harvest crops, and have fun in Animal Crossing. Take the game on the go or play on a large tv. Win-Win.