Review Animal Crossing New Horizons
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Review Animal Crossing New Horizons

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  • 84 reviews and opinions with 61 ratings for Animal Crossing New Horizons
  • We obtain an average score of 4.3/5, or 85.87/100
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Animal Crossing New Horizons ratings

61 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.3/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
  5/5  Pocket-lint  5/5  EuroGamer.fr  5/5  Trusted Reviews
  10/10  GameReactor  10/10  Vonguru  5/5  Pocket Gamer (en)
  10/10  Nintendo Life  19/20  JVL  95/100  Gaming Trend
  92/100  COGconnected  92/100  Nintendúo  9/10  GameBlog.fr
  9/10  GameHope  9/10  IGN  18/20  War Legend
  9/10  ActuGaming  9/10  wccftech  9/10  JVFrance
  9/10  Nintendo-Town  18/20  GamerGen  9/10  Just Push Start
  9/10  Pure Nintendo  9/10  GamingBolt  9/10  GameSpew
  9/10  Shacknews  9/10  Presse Citron  9/10  New Game Plus
  9/10  TechRaptor  9/10  SA Gamer  9/10  GameSpace
  9/10  PCGames  90/100  Games.ch  9/10  Areajugones
  89/100  Mag Jeux High-Tech  8/10  GameKult.com  8/10  GameSpot
  4/5  GamesRadar  8/10  DigitalTrends  80/100  4players
  4/5  Numerama  4/5  4WeAreGamers  16/20  JeuxActu.com
  4/5  Digitally Downloaded  8/10  VideoChums  8/10  AusGamers
  8/10  DisplayWeb  8/10  BagoGames  8/10  Vandal
  8/10  Le Bêta-Testeur  4/5  Geeks By Girls  8/10  MKAU Gaming
  7/10  Geeko  70/100  Switch-Actu  7/10  tuttoteK
  7/10  GameScore.it
13 Preview or review without rating: Nintendo World Report, JeuxVideo.com, FactorNews.com, PXLBBQ, GamingWay, Hardcore Gamer, SpiritGamer, SlashGear, Console Creatures, Hitek, Otakugame, CoupleOfGamer, NextN

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5
5
Pocket-lint
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Pocket-lint
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Pocket-lint
Most in-depth Animal Crossing yet
Greatly expanded crafting system
Cute and adorable characters as always
Brilliant excuse to while away hours/days/weeks/years
Only one island per Switch so you have to share
No cloud saves so you cannot continue progress on another Switch
Could end up taking over your real life as it's so addictive
reviewed at 05/03/2020 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
5
5
EuroGamer.fr
[5/5] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons - a magical vivarium, and one of Nintendo's best games yet [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 31/03/2020 - Fan-made Animal Crossing site makes sharing designs easy [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 27/03/2020 - Animal Crossing's big moment is magical and well-deserved [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 27/03/2020 - People are using Animal Crossing: New Horizons for birthdays, weddings and dates while stuck inside [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 26/03/2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets two free events next month [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 26/03/2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons item cloning exploit lets devious players rake in the Bells [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 25/03/2020 - I set up an Animal Crossing swap shop and now we're helping defeat Tom Nook [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
reviewed at 25/03/2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Japan's biggest Switch release ever [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
5
5
Trusted Reviews
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Trusted Reviews
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Trusted Reviews
Beautiful, adorable and a joy to look at
All of its systems are wonderfully deep and rewarding
So many exciting events and content are on the horizon
Builds upon and improves on everything that came before it
Ferociously addictive and remarkably paced
There?s only a certain amount of things to do per day
Deeper relationships with islanders would be great
Tom Nook
10
10
Vonguru
reviewed at 01/04/2020 - [read the full review on Vonguru]
5
5
Pocket Gamer (en)
19
20
JVL
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on JVL]
95
100
Gaming Trend
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Gaming Trend
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Gaming Trend
Tons of control and customization
Visually gorgeous
Plenty to do, thanks to Nook Miles and crafting
Retains or improves everything fans love about the series
Crafting can be slow and tedious
Limited touch screen controls
Lots of co-op/shared island restrictions
Multiplayer loading screens are painfully long
reviewed at 29/03/2020 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
92
100
Nintendúo
reviewed at 15/01/2026 - [read the full review on Nintendúo]
9
10
GameBlog.fr
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on GameBlog.fr]
9
10
GameHope
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on GameHope]
9
10
IGN
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on IGN]
18
20
War Legend
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on War Legend]
9
10
ActuGaming
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
9
10
wccftech
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by wccftech
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by wccftech
Terraforming
Outdoor furniture
Crafting
Unparalleled town customization
Lackluster single-system multiplayer
Save data transfer/cloud backup issues
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on wccftech]
9
10
JVFrance
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on JVFrance]
9
10
Nintendo-Town
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
9
10
Just Push Start
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Just Push Start
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Just Push Start
Remains as charming as ever
Visuals are cute and make the most of the setting and Switch
Relaxing to play and unwind
Free to largely do what you want
Character creator isn't the most expansive but it is a step forward
Too many tutorials
Sharing an island could be handled better
9
10
Pure Nintendo
reviewed at 23/03/2020 - [read the full review on Pure Nintendo]
9
10
GamingBolt
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GamingBolt
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GamingBolt
The classic Animal Crossing gameplay loop is as charming and addictive as ever
Relaxed progression that lets you take things at whatever pace you want
Nook Miles lend a welcome level of structure to the experience
Crafting is a major new mechanic that adds to the game immensely
A bevy of customization and personalization options
Turning your deserted island into a beautiful paradise is incredibly satisfying
Looks great.
A bit of an over-reliance on Nook Miles
Durability is an actively annoying mechanic
Quality of life issues.
reviewed at 24/03/2020 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
9
10
GameSpew
reviewed at 24/03/2020 - [read the full review on GameSpew]
9
10
Shacknews
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Shacknews
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Shacknews
Loads of customization options
Hundreds of hours of content to dive into
Beautiful graphics that pop on the Switch
Terraforming
Terraforming needs some polish
Multiplayer works but could be smoother
reviewed at 25/03/2020 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
9
10
Presse Citron
reviewed at 25/03/2020 - [read the full review on Presse Citron]
9
10
New Game Plus
reviewed at 30/03/2020 - [read the full review on New Game Plus]
9
10
TechRaptor
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by TechRaptor
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by TechRaptor
One of the Switch's Best Looking Games
Quality of Life Changes Like Home Design
Unlimited Customization
Villagers Are Better Than Ever
Slow to Start
Music is a Tad Underwhelming
reviewed at 29/03/2020 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]
9
10
SA Gamer
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by SA Gamer
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by SA Gamer
Ridiculously cute
Everyone is nice to you
Something to do every day
Relaxing
Some tediously repetitive interactions
Getting used to the real-time clock takes some adjustment
Sharing a Switch means sharing one island
Online subscription required for all online interactions
reviewed at 03/04/2020 - [read the full review on SA Gamer]
8
10
GameSpot
Resource-gathering for crafting is a natural extension of Animal Crossing's existing daily tasks loop
Nook Miles system adds a layer of reward just for playing the way you want while providing some structure if you're lost
Customizing your character, your outfit, and your decor is easy and encourages creativity and self-expression
Villagers are expressive even in their idle moments, which makes them all the more endearing

[8/10] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Progress [read the full review on GameSpot]
[9/10] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons [read the full review on GameSpot]
[9/10] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Island Getaway [read the full review on GameSpot]
9
10
GameSpace
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GameSpace
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GameSpace
Best game that could have released during a pandemic
Nostalgic and family orientated
Fun events and lots of them
Hours of content to learn and discover
Cute overload
Easy to become addicted
Cannot learn everything about the game in the game
How to replace villagers on your island can feel cruel
Planting needs to be as intuitive as building
Collecting items in game needs to be easier to track
Easy to become addicted
reviewed at 14/04/2020 - Animal Crossing New Horizons: Is It Too Late To Start Playing? [read the full review on GameSpace]
[9/10] reviewed at 05/05/2020 - Test Animal Crossing New Horizon! [read the full review on GameSpace]
9
10
PCGames
reviewed at 16/01/2026 - [read the full review on PCGames]
18
20
GamerGen
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GamerGen
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GamerGen
Optimized resolution and 4K rendering, very pleasant in TV mode. Mouse mode controls, precise and intuitive. Rich content with hotels, Rever?îles and collaborations. Online features, more ambitious. Still as relaxing and addictive.
Few revolutions for players who already know the game by heart. Some new features reserved for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers... An intentionally slow experience, which may not suit everyone.
[18/20] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - TEST de Animal Crossing: New Horizons, s'exiler sur une île déserte, le secret du bonheur [read the full review on GamerGen]
[18/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, retour au calme sur une île encore plus belle [read the full review on GamerGen]
90
100
Games.ch
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Games.ch
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Games.ch
Slightly improved graphics and significantly shorter loading times.
Warm background music
Wonderfully slowed down gameplay principle
Motivating design of an island and a single-family home
Now up to 12 players online possible (those who wish can still choose islands of 8 players)
Many new contents and comfort improvements as part of the free update to version 3.0.
Almost all the exclusive features of the Switch 2 are used (microphone, mouse function, possibly camera) ...
... but do not go much beyond simple enjoyable gadgets.
Day changes cannot be triggered within the game.
Only a game score
reviewed at 19/01/2026 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
9
10
Areajugones
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Areajugones
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Areajugones
As good as ever...
Improvements in communication with other players
The dreamlike islands
... but with few new features on Switch 2
The need for Wi-Fi connection in the Dream Islands
reviewed at 19/01/2026 - [read the full review on Areajugones]
89
100
Mag Jeux High-Tech
92
100
COGconnected
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by COGconnected
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by COGconnected
Tons of stuff to do
Customization has reached new heights
You can play forever if you want
Truly nothing?s stopping you
AC until the sun burns out, yo
Still on that usual AC pace
Gameplay loop takes a while to spin up
Music is too quiet most of the time
[92/100] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons ? Living on Island Time [read the full review on COGconnected]
reviewed at 19/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons Video ? Endless Wonderfulness [read the full review on COGconnected]
[85/100] reviewed at 19/01/2026 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2) Edition ? Minimal Upgrade, Maximum Enjoyment [read the full review on COGconnected]
8
10
GameKult.com
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
4
5
GamesRadar
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GamesRadar
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GamesRadar
Adorable
Gently paced
New features blend well with classic gameplay
Terraforming is more restrictive than you would like
New players may struggle with the pace
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
8
10
DigitalTrends
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by DigitalTrends
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by DigitalTrends
Visually captivating
Lots of customization
Tons of gameplay
Great social features
Real-time clock gives a reason to come back
Gameplay can get repetitive
Lack of challenge won't appeal to all
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
80
100
4players
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on 4players]
4
5
Numerama
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on Numerama]
4
5
4WeAreGamers
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
16
20
JeuxActu.com
reviewed at 23/03/2020 - [read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
4
5
Digitally Downloaded
8
10
VideoChums
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by VideoChums
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by VideoChums
Nook Miles system keeps progression interesting for a while
Wonderfully adorable graphics
Slow pace will keep you hooked
Not enough things to do per day
Online component is very limited
reviewed at 29/03/2020 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
8
10
AusGamers
Cute and charming to a fault
Freedom to create your own island life
Social aspects are rich, engaging, and rewarding
Calming in ways that feel especially poignant thanks to the current climate
Overly cute in some ways
What is Tom Nook's deal by the way?
Real-time aspect can be restrictive when you want to movie things along
reviewed at 07/04/2020 - [read the full review on AusGamers]
8
10
DisplayWeb
reviewed at 11/04/2020 - [read the full review on DisplayWeb]
8
10
BagoGames
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by BagoGames
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by BagoGames
Beautiful stylized visuals
Loveably and quirky characters
Solid multiplayer
Some restrictions with multiplayer
Some issues with the controls
reviewed at 13/04/2020 - [read the full review on BagoGames]
8
10
Vandal
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Vandal
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Vandal
The best option for playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons currently.
Everything that the 3.0 update brings, including the hotel and dream islands.
Geared towards both new players and veterans, who appreciate expanded content.
The frame rate is limited to 30 FPS.
Beyond the 3.0 update, the new features for the Switch 2 are not very appealing.
reviewed at 19/01/2026 - [read the full review on Vandal]
8
10
Le Bêta-Testeur
4
5
Geeks By Girls
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Geeks By Girls
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Geeks By Girls
An upgrade for less than 5? if we have the game
4k graphics
Microphone and integrated camera feature for the Switch 2.
Multiplayer up to 12 (only for Switch 2 players)
An update for Switch 1 and 2 FREE
Lots of new features to revive the game!
A hotel is landing
Still so rigid to decorate the island (lacks fluidity)
Not much negative to say!
8
10
MKAU Gaming
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by MKAU Gaming
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by MKAU Gaming
Crisper, vibrant graphics?
Significant performance boost
Quality of life improvements
Locked at 30FPS
Nintendo account membership barrier
Minimal additional content for paid version
reviewed at 26/01/2026 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
7
10
Geeko
reviewed at 23/03/2020 - [read the full review on Geeko]
70
100
Switch-Actu
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Switch-Actu
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Switch-Actu
The price, in line with the content?
A pleasant mouse mode in the layout
12 players on the same island
A slight optimization but good to take.
The free, rich and refreshing content
We would have still appreciated more content.
A megaphone not always accurate
reviewed at 17/01/2026 - [read the full review on Switch-Actu]
7
10
tuttoteK
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by tuttoteK
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by tuttoteK
Yes, there is a graphical improvement...
Benone GameChat and the 12 players...
Dreamy islands and charming hotels...
... but without obvious benefits
... too bad for the mouse that succeeded halfway
... and the NES and SNES classics are pretty useless.
reviewed at 20/01/2026 - [read the full review on tuttoteK]
7
10
GameScore.it
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GameScore.it
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GameScore.it
The visual sector is improving even more!
The mouse functionality is useful in house design.
Many of the features are extremely selective or not very usable.
reviewed at 29/01/2026 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
10
10
Nintendo Life
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Nintendo Life
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by Nintendo Life
More to do than ever before
Flawless presentation
Customisation options at all all-time-high
Pacing 100% on point
Charming beyond compare
Everything we hoped it would be
UI not quite as snappy as we'd like
Let us use the touch screen to make custom designs
[10/10] reviewed at 15/01/2026 - Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) - An Approachable And Addictive Masterpiece [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
[6/10] reviewed at 15/01/2026 - Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
10
10
GameReactor
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GameReactor
Animal Crossing New Horizons reviewed by GameReactor
Gameplay is brand-new yet familiar
a lot of things to do
the player is at the centre of the experience
visually beautiful
great soundtrack
fun and engaging experience.
The first stages are a bit slow.
[10/10] reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons [read the full review on GameReactor]
[4/10] reviewed at 20/01/2026 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Version 3.0 & Switch 2 Edition [read the full review on GameReactor]
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Nintendo World Report
Building up a town from scratch
Daily routine greatly improved
Friendly for veterans and newcomers
Great flow to proceedings
Incredibly sharp presentation
Villagers never been better
Left in the dark a few times
Tools breaking a bit too often
reviewed at 05/03/2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) Hands-on Preview [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - Test Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
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JeuxVideo.com
reviewed at 16/03/2020 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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FactorNews.com
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PXLBBQ
reviewed at 26/03/2020 - [read the full review on PXLBBQ]
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GamingWay
reviewed at 04/04/2020 - [read the full review on GamingWay]
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Hardcore Gamer
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SpiritGamer
reviewed at 10/04/2020 - [read the full review on SpiritGamer]
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SlashGear
Animal Crossing's unique brand of chill is stronger than ever
Beautiful graphics
Outstanding soundtrack
Progression that makes you take your time and appreciate island living
Tool durability is bogus and unfun
Nintendo's one-island-per-Switch rule is a tradition that needs to go
reviewed at 12/04/2020 - [read the full review on SlashGear]
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Console Creatures
New Horizons is a beautiful, colourful romp
Deep and rewarding systems
Tons of things to do
Extremely charming from the start
Lack of touch screen support
Only a finite number of things to do per day
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Hitek
reviewed at 17/04/2020 - [read the full review on Hitek]
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Otakugame
The charadesign is successful.
Crafting and the mind-boggling number of items that can be built.
Taking care of a farm is much more demanding than one might think!
A titanic lifespan!
The fights, too easy and uninteresting.
We find it difficult to connect with the other residents of the city.
reviewed at 12/10/2023 - [read the full review on Otakugame]
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CoupleOfGamer
reviewed at 21/01/2026 - [read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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NextN
reviewed at 22/01/2026 - [read the full review on NextN]

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Animal Crossing New Horizons review : With an average rating of 4.3/5, you can buy Animal Crossing New Horizons with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !

What rating did Animal Crossing New Horizons get?

An average rating of 4.3/5 with 61 ratings.
This Video Games got 7 times the maximum score in the reviews!

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Animal Crossing New Horizons is available at the price of 44.49€. (Check the price: amazon)
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