Reddit reviews Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Animal Crossing: New Leaf for 3DS is $15

Here try this game

First off I'll simply say if you're looking for a game that you can sit down and play for hours on end, avoid the Animal Crossing games(at least the first one and the newest one) unless you're the type of person who enjoys messing around with making clothing designs or just wandering around enjoying the sights.

If you have experience with the AC franchise after the first game, I can't give a good review compared to anything but the first game as I've never played the sequels, but as someone who was really hoping for something very similar to the first, it was more than worth my purchase.

What is there to do?
The game is entirely in "real time" based on your 3DS clock, so if your clock is set to, say, 10PM, when you start up the game, it'll be 10PM in game as well and most of the shops will be closed and many of the villagers asleep(this can be changed a little, more on that later. Some villagers also stay up longer than others but others also may go to bed earlier than others).
Edit Holidays/events also happen every so often. Things ranging from fishing or bug catching contests, to a summer solstice to an april fool's day event and many many more. Some aren't terribly game changing(the solstice, for example, making it just look like it's day time even at midnight and making villagers stay out very late) while others like the catching contests can give you plenty to do during the day it's going on.

Disregarding time restrictions, you can run around and collect fruit to sell, talk to villagers(more on that later also), visit shops to buy clothing, furniture, wallpapers, carpets, etc etc. Over the course of a week or two, so long as you're playing regularly, you'll likely unlock an island that you can visit to do mini games and(if you're so inclined) collect a crap load of bugs/fish to rake in easy bells(the currency in game).

Speaking of bugs and fish, catching them is a major part of the game as well as not only is there a museum to donate them to to eventually reach 100% with it, but they're also a major source of money, especially early game with the "mainland" bugs.

Regarding my earlier comment about being able to change the times shops open, this is because you're the mayor of the town on the first character you create. You'll be allowed to enact ordinances such as making the town a "night owl" town which causes shops to close later and villagers to stay up later, make a "rich town" making things sell for larger amounts, but also making buy prices go higher, and a few others. You'll also be able to create "public work" projects which amount to you building things such as simple light posts, wells and bridges to things like a campsite, a police station and a club, to name a few of them.

One of, if not the* main draw of the games, though, are the villagers. There's dozens of potential villagers in game and upon making your village you're randomly assigned 4(I think) and can have a maximum number of 9(10 I think with the campsite but that one's temporary). Villagers can move out and be replaced with other random ones so you'll rarely be wanting for variety, though it can lead to some sad times if a favorite moves out unexpectedly. Personality wise there's about 8 or so "types", 4 for each gender, that they can act as, though it may just be me, but it seems very much like each individual one also has their own unique mannerisms to a degree. You can talk to them every day, be given "quests" ranging from picking fruit for them, delivering items for them and going to their house(so nothing too epic or anything). They'll sometimes, if you're on your mayor, also ask you to build certain things for them. There's other things you can do with them, but that should give you a relatively quick overview of them.

Other than the villagers moving in and out, the town also evolves to a degree. After spending certain amounts of bells at certain places or doing other things, the "main street" area which is the main area for shopping will expand it's buildings or add new ones for you to use.

A big time sink for many people is the clothing as well. Not only can you collect various types like shirts, pants, shoes, socks, glasses, helmets, etc etc, but you can also make your own designs for shirts and dresses. On the 3DS they've also included a QR system in which you'll eventually unlock the ability to download QR codes that are all over the net and even upload your own.

The other main draw of the game is the housing system. Upon arriving at the town you'll be given a house that you can pay off the loan for and, if desired expand it several times. You can obviously collect and fill it with furniture but also now customize the outside, from the fence around it, to the mailbox, to the walls and roof and door. A fun system is also the feng shui which can give you better luck with various in game mechanics by putting colored pieces of furniture in the "correct" places in your house. You'll also eventually get to have your house graded each day based on various factors.


Sorry for the long post, but that should basically sum up everything you can expect from the game, for the most part. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions, too!

Verdict: If you enjoy games that are pretty primarily geared towards a more casual "pick up for an hour a day" style, then I'd say definitely go for the game as it's worth the money. Totalbiscuit described it well, in my opinion, in saying that it boils down to basically being a "daily quest", but you don't actually have to do anything each day as the only way in which that harms you is that some things may take longer to build. All in all it's a game about having fun, not challenging yourself or trying to overcome obstacles. You can set your own goals, but nothing in the game is really "forced" on you after the tutorial, and even then you don't have to do the entire thing.

EDIT The game's also on sale for about $5 off on Amazon at the moment. http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6

still on sale, just out of stock and backordered.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0053BCML6/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1372530811&sr=1-6

I don't know if this has been on sale for a while, but I'm also seeing Animal Crossing: New Leaf for only $26 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6/ref=lp_2622269011_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372504188&sr=1-1

Link to the actual review.

http://www.amazon.com/Etrian-Odyssey-IV-Legends-Titan-Nintendo/dp/B009LEIUY4

If you can't shop online, It's also at Gamestop, and under $26 if you use a birthday coupon (pm me if you need that)

Also,

http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1407191437&sr=1-1&keywords=new+leaf

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-IV-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B00C1ZBFTW/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1407191505&sr=1-1&keywords=megami%27

Okay then... how about Animal Crossing New Leaf, a used copy of Chronicle, and some of those picks you recommended so highly?

Hello! I think you're looking for Animal Crossing: New Leaf or its updated packaging Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo – "Welcome amiibo" is a free downloadable update for the original, so in either case you'll get access to the same game. There are some spin-off titles and some older entries in the main series, but New Leaf is the game AC fans spend most time in.

The game's built-in tutorials are the best way to get started, and you have to play through them to progress anyway so you might as well go through them without spoiling anything by reading too much about it first!

When you get bored or confused or find a particular goal you want to accomplish, you might want to check out this subreddit's FAQ or simply search past posts for advice, but when starting out you'll almost certainly have more fun just wandering around, interacting with animals and objects and discovering things for yourself.

Here is a non mobile.

I did not down vote. [Try this.] (http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368651260&sr=8-1&keywords=animal+crossing+new+leaf)

Oh my goodness, this is so generous! And you two... whistles That's all I gotta say...

Item one: [Animal Crossing] (http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=FFQOLPSZY199&coliid=I1AMPCK4RYFZD2) I just really want to play with my brothers who live out of state!! I haven't played this game since gamecube and I'm super excited to get it!

Item two: [dried apples] (http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Fruit-Organic-Bake-Dried-Apples/dp/B001IZM92S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1QOWLAM8WJRW4&coliid=I20BIDO7EV3C6C) I know it seems silly, but they're a perfect snack for me because I loveee snacking and these are actually good for me!! I suppose I need to say C'mon...gimme.

Thank you both so much for this. Fun contest! :)

Gift One - Animal Crossing New Leaf for my brother

Gift Two - C'mon...gimme. a little surprise for my dogs.

Thanks you guys and you both look quite dapper!

Normally I would agree, but I really feel like the only person who doesn't enjoy this game. It's like I'm missing something critical in how I'm playing it or something. Maybe it's not for me though. I just don't want to think I wasted $35. But I'm also one of those that gave WoW a decent shot on a couple occasions and never enjoyed it much either, much less get addicted to it.

edit: Look at the reviews on Amazon. There are two 1-star reviews, and I'm pretty sure they're trolling. I don't think I've ever seen a game with more universal appeal. I'm missing something.

$24.57 on Amazon. You can try to price match.

I really want Animal Crossing for the 3DS. I have AC for every platform it was made for (its my favorite game) and I would really love it for the 3DS. It sounds like it is going to be a really fun game and if I got it, it would keep me busy all summer break because I would play it 24/7. Which my family would like since I usually am bored since all my friends ditched me

Backordered!

If you want to buy a physical copy, it's $5 off on Amazon right now.

Well this is a stretch.. but here is my link!

July 8th 2013 is when I added the above to my Electronic Greed list. You can kindly check. :3 The first item applies because animal crossing has a gorilla towns person I believe. I honestly don't know if it's from this version or the other previous, but I remember seeing it on a youtube video and it's when I was looking up New Leaf. (Could be in both?)

guerilla gorillas

Thank you kindly for the contest!

EDIT: I would love to be gifted randomly actually. I do love a good surprise if I happen to win please.

Duck Hunt

This is currently my favorite game. :)

Thank you for the contest!

https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6

We are RAOA. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.

Ok, that is cool, how did this implant happen? Was it a medical thing or a did you just have it done for the awesomeness of it? Nevermind, I scrolled down and read your explanation that you posted to someone else's question. How do I get this done myself? I would have to say that that is definitely something I would answer in response to your question.

But as far as more unlikely super powers go, I would like to have the power to communicate with animals. As if we were speaking (or telepathically thinking) english to each other. It could come in handy in many ways. Including learning secrets about other humans because how often do you think of hiding your secrets from your pets or wild animals? And it would have a nice Dr. Doolittle effect and make it really easy to become a veterinarian!

This game would be fun to have, it's playing a game where I would have that power, lol.

Girlsplaywow is a jerk! (But not really!) :)

This is the most generous thing I've seen someone do on here. You are true generous person. <3

Go animal crossing!

This is an awesome contest!

I really want animal crossing new leaf cause of selfish reasons. I want it. I wasnt able to preorder it.

AHHHHHH I want that game so bad! EVERY ONE is talking about it!!!! New Leaf is the only thing I have that is Animal crossing on my WL but its over 20$ :/
so If I could get a Gift card to help me get the game that would be cool!!! and when I do get it. I might need to get your friend code! :D

This is how I think of it. I buy most of my games retail so that I can sell / gift them away when i beat them, but any game that I think I will never want to sell, like Animal Crossing or Pokemon, Ill buy that on the e-shop.

If you really must have retail, there is always Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6

Orlando/Kissimmee :D

Probably a hotel or my great aunts!

I would likely take a 3DSXL to play Pokemon, Monster Hunter 3, and Animal Crossing New Leaf to keep me entertained while I'm not exploring haha. Or I'd take a skateboard to learn to skate with haha. There's some sweet parks around there.

Probably my dad or someone else I know.

Can't decide, so here are my options! Any of those will be great!

• PS3: I'd like little big planet 2. I have a young cousin who sometimes comes over and likes to play with me, but I only have "adult" games, so we have to play the demo over and over until she's tired(a.k.a. never).
  
  
• 3DS: Animal Crossing! I keep everyone saying how cool it is, but the only game I got is pokémon.
  
  
• And last but not least... I've been dying to get the Borderlands 2 season pass! I have the physical media for ps3 but Brazilian banks blocked PSN purchases, so my option is the digital code from Amazon. I can't add it to my wishlist because it's a digital code, but there's it ^^^wink ^^^wink
  
  And my favorite game is... good ol' Shadow of the Colussus! I used to play it like there was no tomorrow on my ps2
  
  That's a nice contest OP, thanks for doing it!
  
  EDIT: added the links, and formatted a bit

I have been dying for Animal Crossing. Everyone I know how has a 3DS has it and talks about visiting neighborhoods, designing things and fishing and farming and all the things ! The game looks too freakin' cute. I need it in my life.

My favorite game is... (gonna answer this) probably Halo: Combat Evolved or Viva Pinata, lol. Halo was the very first game I ever really played and my best gaming memories are of me and friends crowded around the TV playing that came split-screen or co-op. And Viva Pinata is just an awesome game. It's so involved and intricate with all the things you can do in it, yet so relaxing to just sit back, chill and enjoy.

Edit: New is preferred for this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053BCML6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395078095&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

I just tried to buy it from USA and it said that it could not be shipped to my address. :( Maybe it will be on sale in 4 days on the eShop since the Sm4sh sale for week 4 includes villager. http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers#week04

Edit: BTW its $24.57 plus shipping on Amazon USA, so if there isn't a big sale on it from the eShop on Thursday you can get it here.

1. Watching Tv
   
2. Because I'm bored and I want to
   
3. Go do errands with my family
   
4. Become a Profiler
   
5. Nothing, I have no desk
   
6. "May I borrow one?"
   
7. Horus Rising, by Dan Abnett
   
8. Chicken Wraps
   
9. A Game of Thrones, Yes.
   
10. I haven't read any books this year :C
    
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf It hasn't come out yet, but a gift card would help very much! :)
    THANKS FOR THE CONTEST BUDDEH!
    
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Glad I could be of assistance!
You can in fact pre-order it on Amazon

1. I've been wanting Animal Crossing: New Leaf for a while, but I can't bring myself to buy it. I have other things to buy that I actually need so this keep taking a backseat.
   
   
2. Fancy
   
   Thanks for hosting this!

Heard Tales of Abyss is a GREAT Rpg, and so is Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei 4 (these are things I've heard.)Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing (I know you said you like RPG games more, but i really like these games.) Any of the DS Pokemon games are pretty darn good and Tomorrow Mario & Luigi Dream Team Is coming out!

$31.49?

I cant wait for this to come out

Gimme some Tech Daddi!

My friend recently got a New 3DS XL after working hard as an animator. She's really excited to play with me now that she has a 3DS but the thing is she wants to play a game I don't have yet. So yeah it would really help me and my friend if I get Animal Crossing: New Leaf :')

You can find the game in this wishlist :D

Also thank you so much for another round of Techmas!!!

/u/mynthe deserves this because she is awesome and sweet and yay!

Its cheaper on amazon right now and I think it was down to 25 or cheaper recently.

Welcome back!

Here's my list of suggestions, why, and links to where to get them. A few are only available on computer, but you'll see which ones:

• Thomas Was Alone (Meta. A cute puzzle game about AIs, and their relationship to the game and developers. It's simple in graphics and big on heart. = computer - itunes - android
  
• The Stanley Parable (another meta game. About the players role in games itself and their relationship to the developers. This is a MUST HAVE for anyone who is really into games. It's fantastic, hilarious and oddly artsy) = computer -
  
• Telltale's "The Walking Dead" seasons 1 & 2. (These are some of the best games I've played. Point and Click adventure games that everyone loves, even those who don't like point and click games. They are extremely emotional and heart-pounding. I recommend it highly, especially if you want a game that you can watch him play, or vice versa, and really get a fantastic story. Storyline continues based on your decisions in the previous game) = SEASON ONE: computer - PS3 - XBOX360 - PSVITA - iPhone/iPad (first episode free, others are in-game purchases, same with all the mobile games) - Android === SEASON 2: computer - PS3 - XBOX360 - iPhone/iPad - Android
  
• To The Moon (sweet looking 16 bit game that is more of an interactive story. It routinely makes people cry because it's so darned sweet. Love is a central theme.) = computer
  
• Borderlands 2 and/or Borderlands the PreSequel (both fun and funny FPS games that you can run coop if you like) = BORDERLANDS 2: computer - XBOX360 - PS3 === BORDERLANDS PRESEQUEL: computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Portal (fun and funny puzzle game - but he MAY have already played this if the Half-Life 2 he got was the full "The Orange Box")
  
• Portal 2 (also fun and funny, but with a coop mode as well) = computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Fallout 3 and/or Fallout: New Vegas (Post apocolypic games that are fun and often funny. They are open world RPGs with FPS playing style, although you can switch to 3rd person. Fallout 3 is more epic, grand and is more metropolitan, and Fallout New Vegas is more like a spaghetti western, intimate, and has better writing/storyline in my opinion) = FALLOUT 3: computer - XBOX360 - PS3 == FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS: computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Mass Effect 1, 2, & 3 (RPG/FPS set the future, in space, where the storyline continues, using your decisions from the previous games) = computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Red Dead Redemption (an open world RPG/FPS that takes pages from both spaghetti westerns and film noir. If you get this, be sure to get the add on called "Undead Nightmare", where you fight Zombies and meet mythical creatures. The base game is more artsy, and Undead Nightmare is just a squat load of fun.) The links that follow have both thenormal game, and Undead Nightmare in one. = XBOX360 - PS3
  
  
• A different idea is to actually get him a wireless controller for his phone! If he has an Andriod, I would suggest the Power A Moga Hero Power It's portable, holds the phone, and I just am in love with mine. And because I have an Andriod, I can download ROMs to play older games like Zelda: Ocarina of Time, etc etc. But the controller works with SO many games! If he has an iPhone or iPad, or if you want another option for Android, I would go with the iPega. I don't have one, but it has the highest reviews.
  
  As for if you should give 1 or 2 gifts, I think 2 might be a lot of fun! But it might depend on what the "1st place" person has on their list and what you want to give them! I'd say make the decision based off of what you want to give the main winner! =)
  
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  EDIT - 3DS Games to consider:
  
  
• Fire Emblem: Awakening - it's one of the best RPGs out for the 3DS. It's immersive and epic. Top reviews across the board.
  
• Animal Crossing: New Leaf because everyone loves it so much and it's just adorable.
  
• Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney because anything Phoenix Wright related is flipping amazing and totally fun.
  
• Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance A great option if he's played other Kingdom Hearts games.
  
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Especially if he's into Zelda, I agree with others that this is a nice option. Top-down action that returns to Zelda's roots.
  
  edit 2: P.S: I'm new. I'll be making an intro post hopefully tonight! So hopefully it's alright that I posted here first. I was just excited, as I'm a gamer and love helping people with what to play next. In any event... HI!!
  
  edit 3: I just made my [INTRO] post. It's here if you/anyone's interested.

http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/

Here:

MMFFF. GET A 3DS. I JUST GOT ONE AND NOW I WANT EVERYONE TO GET ONE. (so i can feel closer to you shhhhh)

Maybe it's blasphemy, but do cheap ebay and craigslist first, hahaha. I got mine new, in box from ebay for about 100 bucks. IT'S SUPPOSED TO COME TODAY IN THE MAIL YEEEE.

Hahaha, I don't even have any games yet, so additionally you should get this for the both of us. Or really any game. I'm so excited.

OH and "deputydawg". I'm guessing you had watermelon for breakfast.

Also sorry you're feeling stressed. I throw my cyber affections at you.

I've always loveddddd the Animal Crossing series, and I would KILL to play New Leaf! I have so many fond memories of playing the other for hours on my Gamecube. My friends and I would have so much fun!

Luckily enough, New Leaf is on sale today for $26.59. Getting this would knock out half of my fund. :)

EDIT Just realized that the contest ends on the 1st. If the sale is over by then, I'd appreciate a gift card towards it! Thank you!

Eggplant Wizard!

1: I've been trying to save up for more games for the new 3ds that my bf and I just bought to share, namely this game.

2: We don't have a lot of extra income so getting the 3ds was something we worked towards for a long time, and just because games are pretty expensive we don't have many. But we both love to play and it's something we love to share together. :)
Saving Private Ryan!

Thanks for the great contest! <3

New leaf for 20? Amazon