Having swiftly become one of the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch games ever, Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to let players cultivate and enjoy their own ideal tropical island paradise. Whereas previous entries saw you play as a humble citizen, the main difference this time around is that now you play as the island’s mayor. What you do with this newfound power is up to you.
After creating your custom character, you’ll begin establishing yourself amongst an island of anthropomorphic neighbours, performing tasks and objectives in the hopes of living your best life. The entire game takes place in real-time, meaning that as the seasons change and adapt so will the world you’ve created in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Catch different bugs, acquire new cosmetic items, and keep up with visitors as the days roll on.
There’s always something to see and do in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as tending to your island soon becomes a daily or weekly ritual. Better yet, stopping by during popular holidays like Easter and Christmas will see all manner of surprises crop up. All this you can experience alongside other players, too, as you visit each other’s islands and exchange top tips and ideas of how to push yours forward. Build relationships, create your dream home and enjoy paradise in an endless number of relaxing activities.