Animal Crossing: New Horizons
You might think that Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn’t for everyone, but Nintendo’s adorable life sim apparently is for everyone. It’s impossible to ignore the fact that this game launched in the midst of a global pandemic. As citizens around the world ramped up social distancing measures, New Horizons provided a pastel-colored paradise for gamers of all skill levels to collectively get lost in. The gameplay is simple enough: Pick fruit, catch bugs, and hunt for expensive seashells, all in the interest of earning enough dough to build up an idyllic island community. Everything progresses in real time, so there’s impetus to play a little (or a lot) every day. Oh, and did we mention that all the characters are talking animals?
A Good Fit For: Anyone seeking a digital hangout. People who like peace, placidity, or cute things. Travel influencers.
Not A Good Fit For: Anyone with burning impatience, commitment issues, or a need for games to offer stern direction.
Watch Animal Crossing: New Horizons gameplay
Purchase From: Nintendo eShop | Amazon | Best Buy | Target
