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somebody needs to explain the Animal Crossing appeal for me
- Thread starter JokerMM
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We ain't outta here in ten minutes, we won't need no rocket to fly through space
It's nowhere near as in-depth as The Sims, and The Sims is hardly in-depth. It's just a mindless chillout game where you pick apples and buy chairs and whatnot.
I never really got it, either, but it's sure as shit gonna keep my girlfriend busy when Doom Eternal drops on the same day.
I never really got it, either, but it's sure as shit gonna keep my girlfriend busy when Doom Eternal drops on the same day.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Saying it's like The Sims is a bad comparison - in The Sims you have to manage stuff like your character's appetite and bathroom needs, career goals, etc.
I'd say the more apt comparison would be that Animal Crossing is more like Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley. You move to a new town, you trade items with the town's residents and chat them up to make them like you more, you buy a house, you collect items via various means which you can sell and trade, you pay off your home loan (zoomer fantasy role play elements), attend organized town events and celebrations, dig for fossils, etc. There are multiplayer elements that usually involve you visiting other player's towns or trading with them instead of the NPCs. The new game has an island getaway theme that introduces a crafting system - think casual mode Minecraft.
It's a "hard work gets rewarded" type of game. You can eventually upgrade your house to be luxurious, and fill it with tons of cool stuff you've found along the way (the original even had playable NES games!).
I'd say the more apt comparison would be that Animal Crossing is more like Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley. You move to a new town, you trade items with the town's residents and chat them up to make them like you more, you buy a house, you collect items via various means which you can sell and trade, you pay off your home loan (zoomer fantasy role play elements), attend organized town events and celebrations, dig for fossils, etc. There are multiplayer elements that usually involve you visiting other player's towns or trading with them instead of the NPCs. The new game has an island getaway theme that introduces a crafting system - think casual mode Minecraft.
It's a "hard work gets rewarded" type of game. You can eventually upgrade your house to be luxurious, and fill it with tons of cool stuff you've found along the way (the original even had playable NES games!).
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-Arcadia-
Banned
It’s a social/rural living game, designed around building friendships with the animals, living your life however you please with tons of options, and having an awesome house that’s customizable from thousands of pieces of furniture, wallpaper, carpets, size upgrades, etc.
If the Sims is about playing god, but has similar subject matter, this is about being a regular person, and much better done, imo.
I would say it‘s relaxing, and very fun to build up your world, house, interact with the animals, and take part in all the things in the world, like a museum (with user contributions), dance club, coffee shop, fishing, etc. etc. etc. etc.
it’s essentially a gamification of a completely romanticized version of life.
If the Sims is about playing god, but has similar subject matter, this is about being a regular person, and much better done, imo.
I would say it‘s relaxing, and very fun to build up your world, house, interact with the animals, and take part in all the things in the world, like a museum (with user contributions), dance club, coffee shop, fishing, etc. etc. etc. etc.
it’s essentially a gamification of a completely romanticized version of life.
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-Arcadia-
Banned
Its called low standards in intelligence and commenting.
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
It's a game for people who like chores and being in debt.
(that's basically what is sounds to me, never played it)
(that's basically what is sounds to me, never played it)
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Call of Duty is a game for people who like taking orders from their commanding officer and killing other people.
(that's basically what is sounds to me, never played it)
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
AeonGaidenRaiden
Member
It was interesting and chill back in the day. Nowadays you got a ton of games especially on mobile with the same concept just minus the animals. Its that collect resources genre type of game.
Classicrockfan
Banned
Is animal crossing for 3ds worth it?
Animagic
Banned
It’s a chill game where you collect things and sell them and buy things at the store and setup your house how you want and meet npc animal characters that may have quests and things for you. Also as you play, slowly things open up and are unlocked over time, so there is always something new to see.
SaturnSaturn
Member
Sounds like real life lmao
Griffon
Member
I see it has a conflict-less and story-less RPG.
You furnish your house, go fishing, dig up stuff, do gardening, speak with villagers and do some simple fedex quests for them.
It's basically all of the side activities of an MMO.
No big story, no battles, just chilling.
You furnish your house, go fishing, dig up stuff, do gardening, speak with villagers and do some simple fedex quests for them.
It's basically all of the side activities of an MMO.
No big story, no battles, just chilling.
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Codes 208
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Animagic
Banned
Not enough quick time events? Not enough cinematic unreal engine 4 explosions? No LGBTQ characters? No giant arrows telling you where to go next? No hyper realistic depictions of murder? No meta narrative exploring depression or PTSD? How can this even be called a game?
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DreamsiclesPlz
Member
I played New Leaf for a few hours and got bored. Not for me. Happy for the people excited for it though! Seems like an excellent chill out game.
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Lionel Richie
Member
It's more comparable to Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons than The Sims. It's an easy going game, the main objective is collecting shit and talking to your neighbors. The main appeal is that the whole thing is quirky, the dialogues are usually funny and the collectibles hit the sweet spot in that they're plentiful, but don't force you into being anal about them like a Ubisoft game.
It's not for everyone, but keep in mind that a lot of negativity comes from people who haven't played any game in the series. You can't bond with a father figure and/or solemnly walk in snowy forest areas talking tumblr sarcasm to yourself, so it's not exactly in line with what people have come to expect from big exclusives. It's not a "flashy" title, but it's fun as fuck. Even if it doesn't sound appealing, give it a shot. What do you got to lose?
It's not for everyone, but keep in mind that a lot of negativity comes from people who haven't played any game in the series. You can't bond with a father figure and/or solemnly walk in snowy forest areas talking tumblr sarcasm to yourself, so it's not exactly in line with what people have come to expect from big exclusives. It's not a "flashy" title, but it's fun as fuck. Even if it doesn't sound appealing, give it a shot. What do you got to lose?
Jooxed
Gold Member
by the way your giving me animal crossing lessons since you essentially talked me into pre ordering it.
TheTurboFD
Member
You dont find the appeal of going into crippling debt to a damn raccoon when you could be investing those shells and getting a 10% return a year so that you're rich af when you're 65 years old and sleeping with 25-30 year old cat ladies in your big shell YACHT?
killatopak
Member
It’s a Nintendo exclusive. That’s the appeal.
ThatStupidLion
Member
seems like its harvest moon but without the farming/selling aspect.
more collecting/foraging, building relationships, and consumerism.
more collecting/foraging, building relationships, and consumerism.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
But in Animal Crossing you can plant fruit trees, then harvest the fruit and sell it. Big money maker.
With the new crafting system, it may be possible to like combine said fruit with jars or something to make jam that sells for even more? Who knows!
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garballax
Member
absolutely! if you're on the fence, not sure if you'll like it and can find it cheap, New Leaf (the 3DS game) is the perfect place to dip your toes in to the franchise. for some insight, New Leaf is one of the few games I have 300+ hours in.
ThatStupidLion
Member
sounds like a system selling feature
Classicrockfan
Banned
Yea it for 16 bucks at bestbuy,I just bought it thanks.
-Arcadia-
Banned
Who defines what a meaningful experience is? This kind of thinking will restrict us to a handful of genres for all eternity.
Your comment would be better served deconstructed and rebuilt to say, as someone who finds story and tests of skill meaningful, this isn’t for me.
ThatStupidLion
Member
damn wth - why is it half the price of the DS version?!
NOLA_Gaffer
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StormCell
Member
The big story is your day-to-day visits to the village. Things happen. Sometimes things happen as a result of your actions. Sometimes completely random things happen. Every day is something new. You don't need to stress about things, because it's completely your own story and your own thing.
tassletine
Member
it’s like gardening. The game mechanic forces you to play for short periods over a long period of time. it’s very
relaxing seeing things grow at a slow pace — but it’s not for everyone.
relaxing seeing things grow at a slow pace — but it’s not for everyone.
MiguelItUp
Member
Agreed, best breakdown I've seen in this thread IMO. To add, much like any piece of entertainment, it certainly isn't for everyone. So if you're curious but don't feel like purchasing previous games for yourself, then just look up a few YouTube videos. Honestly I think it'd pretty easy for someone to justify whether or not it is worthy of their time.
Personally I played Animal Crossing the most on GC, the DS version was my runner-up. It was always a fun game to get into when you felt like decompressing and playing SOMETHING. Mind you , this was several years ago and I feel like gaming has changed quite a bit since then. Not to mention we've seen a lot of other games come out over that time doing the same thing, or something similar. I think I just kind of lost interest in the series, but I still respect it!
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Flying Toaster
Member
Animal crossing reminds everyone how shitty life is with debt and menial tasks. It has cut e animals instead of people and great mindless music that creates happiness when playing. Animal Crossing is what you do before going to bed so that you end up positive instead of going to bed sad because of the long meaningless day of performing meaningless tasks starts to grind into your soul.
Animal Crossing is Nintendo's $60 I hate my life therapy session.
I cannot wait till it releases. Gotta get those bells for that asshole raccoon so he can get off my back about my home loan.
Animal Crossing is Nintendo's $60 I hate my life therapy session.
I cannot wait till it releases. Gotta get those bells for that asshole raccoon so he can get off my back about my home loan.
nikolino840
Member
Without nude patch....
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
A furries wet dream.
BouncyFrag
Member
mcjmetroid
Member
I haven't played one since the DS version but I remember enjoying it to a point. There's something very relaxing about it. It's a very hard game to explain.
I am hoping this game blows me away though. Graphically it doesn't look all that so far but I'll watch the direct and see.
I am hoping this game blows me away though. Graphically it doesn't look all that so far but I'll watch the direct and see.
ZAMtendo
Obliterating everything that's not your friend
It's a social game where you explore an island that you own and customise to your liking, chat to NPCs and even chat to other people who wanna visit your island. There's a lot to do and it's just relaxing and easy going. Big part of it - it runs on real time so stuff only happens or is open or closed at particular times of the day, or even the year! I absolutely love it.
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