5/5 ★ – PhilMyth's review of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Taken from my review for Nintendo Village: https://www.thenintendovillage.com/articles/animal-crossing-new-horizons-review *** Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a huge leap forward for the series. It takes what came before it and dials it up to eleven. True, some fan-favourite characters and features have been lost in the process. It’s a shame not to see the likes of Brewster, Reece and Cyrus, or the inimitable Dr Shrunk in this latest entry (barring any updates in future), and the lack of cookies to get rare, Nintendo-themed items makes me sad too. That sacrifice has not been in vain though. What we get in return is a game that gives you control over every aspect of your charming little island and encourages you to let your imagination run riot. Games like Animal Crossing run on imagination after all, and being able to adjust everything from your bedsheets to the mountains themselves make Animal Crossing: New Horizons an incredibly rewarding experience. After 65+ hours with the game I still have so much to see and do. I’ve got big plans for the museum (which is still missing so many bugs, fish and fossils), I’m looking forward to tournaments and seasonal events, and I’ve barely even touched my house so far. It’s a game I foresee myself playing for months, if not years on-end. The possibilities are practically endless, and the excellent writing, gorgeous visuals and charming menagerie of characters ensures every time I boot up the game will be a delight.