Game

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Developer/Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Genre: Simulation
Release date: Friday 20th March 2020

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As in previous instalments in the Animal Crossing series, New Horizons is a nonlinear life simulation game played in real-time. The player assumes the role of a customizable character who moves to a deserted island after purchasing a vacation package from Tom Nook, a raccoon character who is a staple of the series. The game proceeds in an open-ended fashion as the player explores the island, and develops it into a community of anthropomorphic animals.

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