Stepping from the seaplane onto my new deserted island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it was hard not to smile.
There's a unique peace of mind that comes from Animal Crossing games, which amount to not much more than lackadaisical chore and interior design simulators, like stripped-down Sims games that replace romantic relationships and the threat of death with whimsy. They are charm incarnate.
Having said that, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a game that comes with baggage. For many, this Nintendo Switch title has been a long-awaited cure for the stresses of life. As things like uncertainty about basic healthcare, a once-in-a-decade virus, and everyday anxiety threaten to send the general public into a spiral at any moment, Animal Crossing: New Horizons feels like a little beacon of hope; a place to catch bugs, plant flowers, collect furniture, and chat with animal neighbors with little-to-no pressure. Read more...
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