

You may not be able to do everything at once. There's no shortage of things to do on your island, but keep in mind, Nintendo likes to keep things slow. Plus, you can always join up with some friends and visit their islands too. Of course, if you get bored, you can use all the Nook Miles you've earned from doing all the other simple stuff and take Mystery Tours to explore new islands with different creatures, materials, and maybe some new animal friends. You can spend an hour weeding or planting flowers, collecting shells, or helping out your neighbors, along with the other people that show up on your island. Your island is home to all kinds of creatures, so catch bugs, go fishing, and even dig up some fossils. However, once you gather all the materials, help Tom Nook out, and pay off your debt.Įven beyond the core game, there is a lot to do. Classic gameplay DIY improvements and upgradesĪnimal Crossing New Horizons Nook Miles (Image credit: iMore)Īs you perform tasks and build items, you can earn "Nook Miles" to pay off your debt, or to get special items via the Residental tent.

It's not going to win any awards for "outstanding musical score," but it does a great job keeping the calm of your village. Slider is at his best with the tracks you can purchase at the store, but the soundtrack is the perfect ambient noise to go about your tasks. It's fun walking through just to take it all in! There are so many colors and details that keep the classic Animal Crossing style, but with a nice coat of fresh, Hi-def paint.Ī complementary addition to the beautiful island is the serene score the series is known for. The best example of improved graphics is displayed in the museum. Everything is so bright and defined, including every fish and bug (have you seen the tarantulas?), but it still has that cartoon-ish charm that we've come to love from the series. The world is so detailed the plans and trees sway with the wind and drip with rainwater during a storm. When we last saw Tom Nook and friends, it was way back in 2013 on the Nintendo 3DS (ignoring all the spin-offs of course).

While it may not have "realistic" graphics, the look of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is polished. Animal Crossing New Horizons Top Mountain (Image credit: iMore)įrom the moment you boot up your Nintendo Switch, you can tell this going to be a sensory experience.
