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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo Switch

Genre: Simulation

Game Overview

Animal Crossing: New Horizons moves the series to a deserted island and adds terraforming tools that let players reshape the terrain. The real-time calendar ties the game to the actual date. GPA scores it high on Slow Life and Co-op, with Collection above average — a positioning that places it near Stardew Valley in the similarity rankings while running lower on combat.

Game Characteristics

サンドボックス

80%

Crafting

75%

Character Building

70%

Co-op

65%

Graphics

60%

Story Depth

50%

Emotional Story

40%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Intermediates (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

80 ✓

Intermediate

70 ✓

Advanced

Keywords

survival relaxingコレクションcollectingオンライン交流

Gameplay Profile Chart

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サンドボックス

80%

Crafting

75%

Character Building

70%

Co-op

65%

Graphics

60%

Story Depth

50%

Emotional Story

40%

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About "Animal Crossing: New Horizons"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

あつまれどうぶつの森 leads with its Simulation identity, anchored by the core feel of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons moves the series to a deserted island and adds terraforming tools that let players resha…." The headline profile reads サンドボックス 80% / Crafting 75% / Character Building 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of サンドボックス and Crafting. Skews toward a beginner-to-intermediate audience while still leaving room for more seasoned players.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "あつまれどうぶつの森" by using its feel of survival, relaxing, and コレクション as the primary lens, weighting サンドボックス and Crafting most heavily. Top similar titles include "牧場物語 Let's！風のグランドバザール", "マイタイムアットサンドロック（My Time at Sandrock）", "スターデューバレー（Stardew Valley）".