Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a wide fantastic cozy Nintendo game that makes you feel somewhat nostalgic and feel like a kid again. It has a lot of amazing side characters, and so much things to make on your little island and to expand. The customization in the game is limitless with plenty of creativity to unleash around you. Tom Nook may be a con artist but no way I am turning down a deal he gives me. The character customization and the clothing is quite unique. You can choose what you want to set to yourself and what you want to wear in general and including what your style of your character can be. anyway this is my full review of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and if you read this review thank you.

this game was never finished, it has less features than any previously existing version of the game and absolutely nothing to do besides collect or decorate with cosmetics. every previous edition of the game had drastically more activities, this one just feels like a toy set rather than an interactive experience. there are also massive QOL issues that were better handled in previous entries. in general, i'd suggest that you try playing ACNL on the 3ds if you can access it, since it is a drastically better experience in every aspect besides the resolution, which can easily be upscaled if you play via an emulator.

A GORGEOUS ZEN ESCAPE HELD BACK BY STUBBORN DESIGN: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a difficult game to score. On one hand, it is the ultimate "cozy" masterpiece—a vibrant, relaxing island getaway that offers unprecedented creative freedom through terraforming and outdoor decorating. On the other hand, it is plagued by some of the most frustrating, anti-consumer design choices Nintendo has ever made. It’s a game of extreme highs and puzzling **** EXPERIENCE:The core loop of fishing, bug catching, and building your dream island is undeniably addictive and ****. However, the "Dandori" here is often interrupted by tedious menus and slow pacing. The biggest elephant in the room is the "one island per console" policy; forcing an entire family to share one island—and giving only the first player the power to progress the story—is a baffling move that holds the game back from greatness. If you are a solo player with plenty of patience, it’s a dream. If you are sharing a console or value your time, it can be a test of endurance. PROS: UNMATCHED CREATIVITY: The addition of terraforming and the ability to place furniture anywhere outside allows you to truly make the island your own. THE ULTIMATE ZEN LOOP: A perfect, low-stress experience that rewards you for checking in every day. It’s the gold standard for "comfy" gaming. STUNNING PRESENTATION: The visuals are crisp and charming, and the sound design—from the pitter-patter of rain to the hourly music—is top-tier. MASSIVE UPDATES: As of 2026, the game is finally "complete," with Brewster’s café, farming, and the Switch 2 performance boosts added in. THE CONS:RESTRICTIVE ISLAND POLICY: The "one island per console" rule is a major blow to families. It’s a transparent attempt to sell more hardware that punishes the consumer. TEDIOUS CRAFTING: The lack of bulk crafting is inexcusable. Making thirty bags of fish bait one by one feels like a chore, not a game. SLUGGISH DIALOGUE: While the villagers are cute, their dialogue is often repetitive and lacks the "bite" or personality of older entries in the series. THIN MULTIPLAYER: Beyond visiting friends to shop, there is a surprising lack of meaningful activities to do together online. THE FINAL VERDICT: 7/10: New Horizons is a "Good" game that should have been "Great." It is a beautiful, relaxing tool for creativity, but Nintendo’s stubbornness regarding island saves and quality-of-life features keeps it from being a perfect 10.

I’m so sorry to all the animal crossing fans out there but this game was not for me. Even tho it looks nice and cozy the gameplay loop is sooo tedious and the gameplay is very clunky for my taste. I honestly didn’t understand the game and it just felt like I was wasting my hours instead of enjoying them so I sold it to a friend who apparently loves it

Man, I really wanted to like this entry in the Animal Crossing franchise, but it feels like a step back in every way. First off, the villagers. I like to call them "decoration" as these guys feels like blank slates. The crafting feels a little too much as it feels like a step away from Animal Crossing. I'm all for new ideas, but I guess it's just not my thing. There are many positives still. The music once again very good, the amount of inventory space makes it much harder to go back to older entries, and it's very visually beautiful, but too many negatives bring it down for me to not consider a good time.