![]() ![]() Graphic by Nintendo.Ĭustomization was always a core element of Animal Crossing, but life simulation was always its focus. ![]() Exterior decoration, including the ability to terraform and create terrain, allows players to customize almost every tile of their islands. “New Horizons” expanded the franchise’s furniture and clothing catalog, as per usual, but also introduced craftable items and made custom color variations from “New Leaf” more prominent. One would expect the latest Animal Crossing game to have the most content of the series, and from a customization perspective, it does. However, quickly consuming longer games doesn’t guarantee burnout – not if the game’s content is compelling. The pandemic is commonly suggested when discussing Animal Crossing exhaustion the franchise centers around daily interactions and relaxation, but using “New Horizons” to connect with friends during isolation caused players to experience years worth of content in shorter bursts. Excitement for a new installment after “Animal Crossing: New Leaf” sparked wider interest in the life simulator series, combined with a need for escapism and connection when the COVID-19 pandemic began, made a highly anticipated game into a global phenomenon.ĭespite the positive reception, Animal Crossing fans expressed feeling burnout much faster than previous entries. ![]() ![]() Being delayed from its 2019 launch window, it couldn’t have arrived at a better time. “New Horizons” dominated the world following its release on March 20, 2020. 15 Animal Crossing Direct broadcast showed promising features that encouraged returning to their islands in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” For others, it signified that the game’s fundamental problems won’t improve. If you enjoy “New Horizons,” I’m ecstatic that you’ve found joy in something I haven’t.įor some players, the Oct. ![]()
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