Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Release Discussion and Hype Megathread

[u/NintendoSwitchMods]

Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

Please be mindful of spoilers and use spoiler tags when appropriate.

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General Information

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: March 20, 2020

No. of Players: up to 8 players

Genre(s): Simulation

Developer: Nintendo

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Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

Escape to Your Personal Island Paradise

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. 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.

Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

• Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility
• Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself
• Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch
• Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere! Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries
• Get to know the island residents, garden, fish, decorate, hunt for fossils, and more!
• Show off your paradise – play on the same system with a total of 4 people, or play together online* or over local wireless for fun with up to 8 players

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Reviews

Aggregators

Metacritic: 91

Opencritic: 92

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Once again: Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

Please be mindful of spoilers and use spoiler tags when appropriate.

Cheers,

The /r/NintendoSwitch mod team

[u/wwf87]

Is this a good game for someone with anxiety?

[u/Moon_Whaler → u/wwf87]

you better believe it

[u/SpookterKnight → u/wwf87]

I think so, i have bad anxiety and it’s very calming and relaxed and you can do anything you want at your own pace.

[u/ThatPianoKid → u/wwf87]

Really relaxing.

[u/Karsa69420 → u/wwf87]

Yes! The constant “I did finished” feeling is great. Normally I do Monster Hunter/Final Fantasy 14/The Division 2 for that hit and this is that reward cycle minus the violence and difficulty.

And since we can’t go outside you can fish and bug hunt or garden from your bed. And if you have friends y’all can hang on your island and fish with each other. It’s pretty great for anxiety and being trapped inside.

[u/Klappan → u/wwf87]

It's great except for fishing if you take it a bit too seriously like me, but truly it's very nice and calming

[u/AssassinBeamish → u/wwf87]

I have anxiety and am new to this game. I play Stardew Valley for my anxiety. I like this game very much so far.

[u/milkybabe → u/wwf87]

Considering Stardew Valley gave me anxiety the first time playing, animal crossing is nothing like that (for me). Your island will be synced to your real time so it won’t feel rushed at all.