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Animal Crossing: Wild World

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Jul 25, 2026
6
Garoozies
6- Good. A cozy handheld game that was good at what it offered. Cozy village, neighbors, and gameplay.
Jan 26, 2026
8
Handit
Nice, simple and enjoyable. Pretty easy to learn how to play, a lot of mechanics and a lot of fun. I enjoyed it as a kid, and I enjoy it now, it's almost infinite for playing, so prepare some hours.
Apr 8, 2025
8
Timster2
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Mar 8, 2025
9
frisies
Juego para relajarse. Su encanto está en la comunicación con los vecinos, ya que todos tienen una personalidad encantadora y te entretendrás con ellos muchas horas. Alta libertad a la hora de jugar, perfecto para la Nintendo DS.
Jan 16, 2025
7
Critisiser1234
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Oct 6, 2023
10
smartman68827
I **** LOVE ANIMAL CROSSING: WILD WORLD!
Oct 5, 2023
6
Marioipod13
Good in concept but too much grinding for little to no reward
Jun 1, 2023
4
Yojimbo2015
Move into a cartoon town, swap pleasantries with its animal inhabitants and perform tedious tasks for a slavedriving raccoon. Dullsville.
Apr 1, 2023
1
oopkp
I feel like this game would have been better if it was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also directed the Godfather. Put simply, this game is extremely unappealing in 2023. Outside of the graphics, which are awful but also aged surprisingly well for a DS game from 2005, it's just not possible to go back to this game because your town will be filled with **** weeds. Let's face it: If you played this as a kid, you probably haven't touched it since 2010. That means weeds have been growing in your town for 13 long years. It would take a while to pluck them out. I get that this game might have seemed great back when it came out, but it hasn't aged well. Because now there's a ton of weeds in your town.
Sep 19, 2022
7
Dairy
Pretty much the most basic entry in the series which isn’t a bad thing, WW excels in the villager aspect, the one thing keeping me from playing the game is the graphics, I cannot stand these bad graphics, I know it’s an old game but it just aged poorly. Other than that it’s pretty good.
Dec 4, 2021
7
Lumixgaming
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Nov 16, 2021
8
JoeyPL5
I didn't play this much as a kid, yet the little bit I played was really memorable. I just wish I was either smarter or the game did a better job of guiding stupid players into understanding what you're actually supposed to do in the game.
Oct 2, 2021
4
Lordbread
I used to play this game loads as a kid but when I went back and played it again recently, I discovered it wasn’t very good. I only played the start but it was really boring.
Sep 2, 2021
10
Kobaru
This game is so freaking good that i can only cry every time i start a new town. The intro scene is just so soothing and the experience with the villagers feels so real... Best game ever, no further objections.
Mar 7, 2021
9
omniface
copycat but less features compared to anch pros bell system nooks cranny added upgrades town hall services planting cons very few
Sep 6, 2020
7
TEMP0
Comparing Wild World to the other Animal Crossing Installments, this version feels very limited in gameplay, events, and difficulty. Still, it has enough winning touches to play this game in short bursts. Overall, this isn't a game for everyone.
Aug 31, 2020
10
MiddleMufo
Descubrí la saga con este juego y me encantó, pase horas y horas junto a mis amigos intercambiando objetos y pasándolo genial.
Aug 29, 2020
10
ninjaguy454
Animal Crossing Wild World was a fan's dream for the franchise when it came out and I loved the original on GC. The idea of being able to play it on the go was something I could only dream about and seeing it come to fruition on the DS was incredible. Considering how early on this came out within the DS' lifespan it is a masterpiece by all means. Graphically, gameplay-wise, technically, and with its music. Stylistic, casual, comforting are the notes that Wild World hits and if you want to just kick back and relax then this would have been the game for you/ I think now, the newer entries in the series would be more suitable, but it is worth saying that this game is a classic and has a special place in my heart. I'd go into further detail, but this game has been reviewed into exhaustion.
Jun 15, 2020
0
IWantGoodGames
Sloppy Compared To The New Versions And There's So Little To Be Done! It's Like, "It's A Small World After All!"
May 23, 2020
7
Big_Ravioli
Hello, I'm Reggie from Nintendo, and I'm here to tell you that Nintendo has officially taken over the world. Under our new leaders, all real holidays have been outlawed, and will be replaced with new holidays such as Yay Day and La-Di-Day. Failure to celebrate these new holidays will result in severe punishment.
Apr 29, 2020
10
TheDSiscool
I see people complaining about how Resetti screams at you for not saving before powering down. I always liked this, because it made sure that I always saved, because that's how you're supposed to do it. You want to save your progress. I am personally of the opinion that this is the best game in the series.
Mar 6, 2019
10
MadnessisRising
After Pokemon HeartGold my all time favorite game for Nintendo DS. Spent so many hours catching all fish, bugs and much more.. God, the more i think about this awesome game the more possibility's come to my mind: digging for fossils, go to the housparty of your neighbours, design your own clothes... and, and, and..love everything in this game. Ahh wait there was one thing which was awful: Mr. Resetti!!!
Jun 1, 2018
9
MayorElla
The map is mainly covered up by dirt and there are no holidays. I was less invested in this game than any other Animal Crossing game because of this. Wild World has great dialogue that makes this game worth buying for the price of pretty much nothing it brings nowadays. But what easily makes this the worst game in the series is the fact that MY BOY RON RESETTI ISN'T EVEN IN THIS GAME! WHAT A DISGRACE. Easily one of my favorite characters. Still an enjoyable game aside from that major issue.
Nov 14, 2017
10
wegie125
Honestly as much as I like new leaf, as well as feel that the features were way better in it, Wild world was a much bigger part of my childhood. It honestly all had to do with the timing of things though rather than the games. I remember all 3 of my brothers and I had a separate animal crossing and we would always be playing together and honestly those times made us so close. It astonishes me that we would milk so many hours out of such a simple game doing such pointless stuff and somehow having so much fun. I really wish there was a way to see how much time was spent in each game on the original ds like there is on the 3ds because I spent so many hours on wild world. This game was a huge impact to see a game shift from a console to a handheld and be this amazing, I was so impressed by this game and it got me so hooked on the series that even today I am still waiting for a new animal crossing game to be released for the switch, please Nintendo
Sep 6, 2017
9
MrTacoBob
A fun little game that anyone could remember. Sure, in my opinion it's basically just the gamecube one but the graphics are worse but it's still a fun game and with the new multiplayer it makes it a bit better!
Sep 3, 2017
9
NicM
Game's beautiful. It doesn't have alot of things or action, but's great. Period. The game's beautiful, just go play it right now! Why aren't you playing it?!
Mar 14, 2017
9
dibdom
Graphics - 8 Music - 10 Gameplay - 9 Content - 10 Personal Fun - 10 Difficulty - 1 .
Jul 6, 2016
9
spudtat0
What made this game so good, was that it was on the DS. This meant you could go anyway when bored, and just play. Most of the times, it's a great game to distract yourself from your own life (especially if your life was **** and just talk to some humanoid animals, because you didn't have any friends to talk to. Anyways, the main part of the game is to customise your house with furniture that you got randomly (some being rare) and expanding it. Just something you could play to kill time.
Jul 3, 2016
10
GamecubeLover
Hmm I want to have animal crossing on a handheld. - Said someone from 2005. Well this game wild world will not let you down. The graphics look right the villagers look as cute as the original game was. Everything is great but it's not 100% perfect it's 99.99% perfect.
Apr 4, 2016
8
SaltyNoodles
I may be biased because I've played New Leaf first, but I definitely think that New Leaf is the superior game. That being said, Wild World isn't a bad game by any measurements, but it may be best for people who want to get into Animal Crossing but don't have a 3DS. It's still got a lot of cute and fun Animal Crossing charm to it, but being that it was on an older device than the newest AC game, the graphics and sound quality aren't as good, and I do find some things annoying like that characters that want to fish or catch bugs won't let me talk to them about anything else until I agree to do it and then go find them, especially in the winter when bugs are harder to find. But it's still a cute game.
Mar 20, 2016
7
kiwikelly
Still love this game! It's not fantastic compared to the following AC games, but that's normal. I still play it every once in a while, it never gets old. Gotta love the oldskool stuff.
Jan 30, 2016
5
Silverzapper
I love the Animal Crossing series but this is my least favourite out of the main series games. If I was writing this before New Leaf I would have rated it a 7 but this is after New Leaf. It has less features compared to the gamecube version which is to be expected on worse hardware. I have attempted to get into this game multiple times but it would start to feel like a chore at just the 3rd day. The town is also way smaller than in Gamecube and the villager limit is the lowest in the series. In conclusion if you have played Gamecube or New Leaf before this game will be a bore. However it is good for things like long car rides.
Apr 21, 2014
8
fijiboy
really fun game, you are given so much freedom to do what you want to do, I just wish there was more to do because the only thing I really wanted to do is go fishing
Nov 5, 2013
9
ThePatronGamer
When I was to lazy to do anything in my world, I would go into this game to get some work done. It gave me the space to create a world that was comfy and fun. Fishing, Fossil hunting, Shopping, Decorating, and hanging out with friends were some of the many things this game offered.
Jul 24, 2013
7
asjklasjklas
Probably the least likable installment in one of Nintendo's most charming franchises, Wild World simply lacks the variety its best-selling predecessor (and the exciting New Leaf, which came in 2013) and even for its time, is a disappointment for fans looking for more than just running around, catching bugs, catching fish, buying, selling, etc. However, that's not to say the game isn't enjoyable in general, the new spherical landscape makes for a far more original experience and the ability to connect with friends online makes it even more exciting. But beyond that, check out the newest installment if you're looking for an adventure on the go.
Jul 17, 2013
9
natneo
Pick this one up if your looking for a open ended laid back game. No action, instead you'll find yourself watering flowers, Fishing, catching bugs, Interacting with your fellow villagers, buying cool items at Nook's Cranny. Definitely worth buying, Really fun. Picking fruit, Running errands, Mailing letters, And even breeding flowers is something you'll be doing in Animal Crossing: Wild World. If that sounds like fun, I'd go buy this right now.
Feb 2, 2013
9
Camzilla
Awesome, funny, charming and fascinating. Every animal has a well outlined personality and their blabbering language is so much fun! The museum, the café, the constellations, the house decorations, the festivals... everything is so inspiring!
Jan 19, 2013
8
WhiteTalpa
This is a great game! The game has hours of amazing content and does a great job of making you play the game almost every day and make every time feel rewarding.
Oct 29, 2012
9
Smileylivvie
One of the best games on the DS! I have had animal crossing for a long time, and I went through phases of going on it constantly and then stopping for sometimes months or even years. You have your own character (girl/boy) you have your own home, and when you pay of your mortgage you get a bigger house. I think I am on the third biggest house. There are two shops (one clothes one furniture), you get money from giving flowers, acorns, fish, money from trees, and anything you don't want; and so you can buy things from that. There are contests and tournaments, and a sale in each house to buy things from each others houses, you can hook up with your mates, and get mail from places and people. There are about 4 different houses to start off with, but then more people come and leave, and you end up having about 8. After being on it for a long time, you get bored with your village and decide to move, but you basically then start again. When I first got it, I had to buy a new animal crossing because it wouldn't let me log into my account, it was on someone elses random village. The one problem is, is that if you forget to save in your bed, you get a big telling of by a mole! If you get told off about 5 times, he starts asking you to say sorry over 15times, so I suggest you remember to save before turning off!I would definitely recommend this to any child! great DS game!
Jun 2, 2012
10
Anana
This is one of the most addictive games I've ever played. The music is wonderful, and if you're sick is one of the most friendly games. It has an especial humor and a lot of things to do! It is very relaxing, i can't wait to animal Crossing 3D!
Feb 11, 2012
7
Playtapus
The game is good for a bit before you get bored. The original game cube and the new Wii version are amazing, but the new events and so made it a bit entertaining over the game cube but I was definitely disappointed. When CF came out, I was joyed at how good it was. This one is okay, but never met the expectations I had been holding for a year.
Jan 20, 2012
7
Ztride
A fun game, with a long lifetime considering how the game changes over time with the ingame clock. What it lacks though is content. The world is very, very small, but the regular events, large amount of items and neighbours, and other random occurring stuff keeps it interesting. The co-op play is quite fun aswell.
Dec 14, 2011
10
Yoshipie
So cute, original characters. It is inevitable that the Nintendo team has put years of hard effort in it to make this such a great breakthrough. Very addictive, and you become very engaged with the little lives of the little residents of your town. Very charming. Probably the best Animal Crossing game of them all.
Oct 1, 2011
10
Nick5414
BEST game ever !
Sep 22, 2011
3
MaxxSwan13
I love this game a lot, but what really ruins it for me is if you don't save before turning off your DS.... THIS F****** MOLE STARTS SWEARING AT YOU FOR LIKE 3 HOURS! It ruins the whole tone of the game! it ****!
Jun 15, 2011
5
R1cKe75
This game is centred around taking your time. If you don't have too much time on your hands (like me), this game isn't for you. However, after playing this game for a while I found that someone with a lot of time (and an unhealthy habit of falling in love with video game characters, literally; this game encourages you to write love letters and poems to animals, not to mention some of the male animals commenting on themselve having a groin cramp)this. game is infact quite enjoyable. Bottom line: no violence, no fast paced action; only for casual gamers
May 20, 2011
8
ohaiKendyl
Animal Crossing: Wild World is as addictive as ever now that it's in the palm of your hands. Pros: Lots to do, items to collect, and extras/secrets to unlock; Nintendo WFC makes for fantastic multiplayer value; ridiculously charming visuals; funny dialogue. Cons: It's missing a lot of valuable features from the GCN game, such as NES games.
Apr 18, 2011
7
KendylKlownfish
Animal Crossing: Wild World is the first installment on the DS to use Nintendo WFC, the funnest aspect of the game as a whole. Pros: It's Animal Crossing in the palm of your hands; Nintendo WFC makes for fantastic multi-player mode; as addictive as ever. Cons: Eliminates a lot of the best aspects from the Gamecube version, such as features, scenery, and the playable NES titles.
Feb 26, 2011
6
MichaelD
I wouldn't call this game fun but I guess it's ok.
Jan 8, 2011
8
Rumblebeelove
Best if played with a friend, and the more you have on here the more you will play. Colorful and cute, this game is well animated and easy to learn to play. There are tons of things to unlock, as well as items to obtain. It will keep you busy, but don't leave for too long or accidentally turn the power off without saving. They get mad at you and it is oddly funny when they do.
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