5 Reasons Animal Crossing is Better than Real Life

There’s always that one guy who says, “I’ve played Animal Crossing but I don’t get it.”

Then again, Animal Crossing was probably a precursor to the slew of games that people don’t get. Games with a vague goal; where the enjoyment is difficult to describe and is just there. But there are some things that are probably easier to explain as to why Animal Crossing is enjoyable. I mean, it’s not accurate to call it a life simulator like lazier gamers would call it. No, that would be a disservice to how enjoyably idealistic Animal Crossing is compared to real life. Animal Crossing lets you escape real life to a better, simpler life. Something compelling enough to say, leave a party early because Crazy Redd is going to pack up his black market soon and seeing if he has any rare swag is much better than celebrating your friend’s birthday.

No, no. Animal Crossing is better than real life. So much better that it’s almost a shame the next iteration isn’t on a home console because it gives you an excuse to go home. But seriously, any boring moment can be passed if you have Animal Crossing in your back pocket.