MTV:"Animal Crossing: New Leaf" is an exceptional entry into this twelve-year-old franchises, that can appeal to both longtime fans, as well as newcomers. While it may be a small tweak, allowing players control of how the town operates through ordinances actually does open the game up, and make it more accessible (the good kind of accessible). Players are no longer constrained by things like closed shops when playing in off hours, and with the expansion of Tortimer Island, there is always something to do, and someone to play with. While some players that demand instant gratification should stay far away from "New Leaf," anyone that can appreciate the slow burn of a well-paced, open-ended game, should pick up this game immediately, and while away the summer months shaking trees, and digging up fossils, picking weeds, or whatever floats your boat.
The Animal Crossing games hold a special place in our hearts. They're not free from our judgment, however. Let's rank them all!
BLG writes: "While it didn’t sell as well as the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS was nonetheless a wonderful system. And, while this may be a hot take, it’s easily my favorite handheld. Even more than a decade removed from launch, the system’s library has so many titles that feel as fresh today as they did back at release. While it was hard to narrow down, these 30 Nintendo 3DS games are emblematic of the system’s success."
KeenGamer: "The Nintendo 3DS is officially ten years old, so we thought it would be a great time to highlight the best games on the console. The last dedicated handheld by Nintendo was a unique device that provided many incredible and unquestionably great experiences."
Swap OoT for Majoras Mask and Pokemon for Xenoblade Chronicles and you might be on to something with this list.
I need this game! Sunday, here I come!