fluffydelusions
Member
So since NA is getting the Animal Crossing XL bundle. I'm considering getting it but never played any of these games. Can anyone explain the appeal or a game of perhaps similar nature?
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Someone explain the appeal of Animal Crossing games?
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Deleted member 1235
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The sims
redmetal86
Member
Beats me. Then again, I'm not a huge fan of life games.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
It's a game where usually you move into a colorful town full of sentient animals and have to pay off the mortgate on your house to a greedy raccoon by catching and selling fish/bugs, growing fruit orchards, and socializing with your irritating horse neighbours.
It's a really relaxing game honestly, perfect for play in short bursts, and oddly addictive. It's best for portability really for that reason, short bursts.
It's a really relaxing game honestly, perfect for play in short bursts, and oddly addictive. It's best for portability really for that reason, short bursts.
Liquid_Bike
Member
It's like Nintendo's take on Harvest Moon and a little bit of the sims. I think the series is fun in moderation.
And digging up fossils.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
"I LOVE doing chores! I wish I could buy video games where I could do nothing but chores and write letters to animals and pretend they understand them!"
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
Yeah, at some point I just woke up and collect shells and stuff. And put it away. Next day the same. It's hard to say why it is fun at all.
Neuromancer
Member
They're relaxing. Something to play for just a few minutes a day (after the initial appeal wears off). Wandering around your town, catching butterflies, engaging in inane conversations with the animal people, watching the seasons change slowly over time. I don't think it can be fully explained, you just have to play it yourself to see if you like it.
Relaxation and the sense of wonder. You boot up the game, see what's up in the town. Then you go fishing, collect some stuff, sell it for some money, maybe buy something fun for your house. While doing that, you also leisurely chat with your neighbours.
It's basically a video game alternative of having a cup of tea and doing something pleasantly pointless on a lazy Saturday morning, in terms of the mood at least. I wish there were more unique events though, and more often.
It's basically a video game alternative of having a cup of tea and doing something pleasantly pointless on a lazy Saturday morning, in terms of the mood at least. I wish there were more unique events though, and more often.
Doctor Decimate
Member
it's relaxing and extremely charming with some really fantastic writing.
it also plays pretty well for loot whores given the amount of stuff there is to collect.
it also plays pretty well for loot whores given the amount of stuff there is to collect.
The Lamonster
Member
What's the best one?
Neuromancer
Member
You can also teach the animal people to say inappropriate things, which is funny.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
commanderpepper
Member
Just making a town and sharing it online is fun.
EmCeeGramr
Member
i'm gonna catch that piece of shit fish even if i have to wake up at 6 in the morning
Technosteve
Banned
Its something monotonous i can do before going to sleep, and i find it fun and charming.
Alcotholic
Banned
What makes Harvest moon so fun?
I really dont know. They both are just fun games.
I really dont know. They both are just fun games.
hgarrett54
Banned
When is New Leaf coming? 9th of June?
Also, how different is Animal Crossing compared to Harvest Moon?
Is there any multiplayer in New Leaf?
Also, how different is Animal Crossing compared to Harvest Moon?
Is there any multiplayer in New Leaf?
Neuromancer
Member
Haha
This is true, if you get into this game you may find yourself rearranging your life around it. Unless you take the easy way out and mess with your system time, but then you get yelled at by a mole man.
It's a game world that grows and develops around you, while letting you spend time doing whatever you want. The appeal is similar to other undirected games like Minecraft in that, aside from establishing basic mechanics, it's as fun as you make it.
There's no particular gameplay hook that attracts people.
There's no particular gameplay hook that attracts people.
I don't know about you guys, but being able to visit other players' villages is one of the more interesting ideas in the game for me. I never played any AC game mind you.
Imagine randomly visiting this village: http://youtu.be/xyGrDi2pVbg?t=8m47s
Imagine randomly visiting this village: http://youtu.be/xyGrDi2pVbg?t=8m47s
KillerTravis
Banned
It's mysterously addictive, I can't explain it either. My little brother got me into it.
Alcotholic
Banned
Yes, it's coming out June 9th.
They aren't really similar except for the aspect that all you do is mundane work that happens to be fun.
And there is online multiplayer.
I gotta agree with you on this one.
So much different than other games, you instantly love, or hate it.
Judging by stuff I've read, the one that's releasing in a few months... New Leaf.
Simultaneously?
But yeah, I love the series... Endless escapism awaits those who are ok with a bit of charm and monotony.
electroplankton
Banned
It's relaxing, and it's funny how it's evolving following the real calendar.
I like the GameCube one most currently, but it's likely New Leaf may change that