Animal Crossing: Gameplay, introduction

Question 1

When was Animal Crossing: New Horizon released?

Answer 1

• March 2020

Question 2

What is Animal Crossing?

Answer 2

• Popular videogame series.

Developed + published by Nintendo

Question 3

What genre is Animal Crossing: New Horizon?

Answer 3

• (Open-ended) life simulation game.
• Social simulation game
• Casual Gaming

Simulation games= Game genre that mimics real life experiences

Question 4

Why is Animal Crossing a life simulation game?

Answer 4

• Core gameplay revolves around managing a virtual life on a deserted island.
• Core gameplay simulates real-life experiences (fishing)

Question 5

Why can animal crossing also be considered a social simulation game?

Answer 5

• Emphasises social interaction with in-game characters (villagers) and other players.
• Players can visit friends islands, trade items, engaging in cooperative gameplay.

Question 6

How does Animal Crossing have characteristics of casual gaming?

Answer 6

• Low pressure
• Non-linear game play (own pace, no stress of time limits or failure)
• Non-competitive

Question 7

Can you name some of the main features of the gameplay?

Answer 7

1. Setting: Manging a deserted island.
2. Customization: Island,home, furniture, clothes
3. Real time clock: ]features real-time mechanics. The game runs on a real-time clock.
4. Online Multiplayer: Locally/online
5. Villagers: Anthropomorphic animals: Interact, briend, invite to live on ur island.
6. Nookphone: In game smartphone/ Ingame currency= bells/nookmiles
7. Regular updates: Receives free updates/ DLCs (new seasons, items)