Animal Crossing: New Horizons

KraniX · 17 Mar 2020 at 10:11

Discord Group:
https://discord.gg/ywZCtS8

Official site:
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Animal-Crossing-New-Horizons-1438623.html

The reviews are in, and it's smashing it across the board.

Nintendo Life - 10/10
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/animal_crossing_new_horizons

IGN - 9/10
https://uk.ign.com/articles/animal-crossing-new-horizons-review-for-switch

Eurogamer - Essential
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/...-vivarium-and-one-of-nintendos-best-games-yet

Anyone planning on picking up on Friday or pre-ordered?

I'm an AC noobie, so think I'm going to get the physical version in case it doesn't click with me.

LiamJ · 17 Mar 2020 at 10:53

Same boat, first AC, but pre-ordered a physical copy.

Watching the direct a couple weeks ago got me more excited than I thought it would. My Switch hasn't seen much use this year as I've been diving into Xbox game pass, but I imagine this could turn things around.

Trying to stay away from most reviews to ensure that first experience is as fresh as possible.

KraniX · 17 Mar 2020 at 11:19

LiamJ said:
Same boat, first AC, but pre-ordered a physical copy.

Watching the direct a couple weeks ago got me more excited than I thought it would. My Switch hasn't seen much use this year as I've been diving into Xbox game pass, but I imagine this could turn things around.

Trying to stay away from most reviews to ensure that first experience is as fresh as possible.

I've been on PS4 mostly myself, until I got back into Zelda recently.

I know what you mean about experiencing it fresh with no spoilers but as I was still on the fence I thought worth watching a few reviews rather than spend £40 only to sell on in a week at a loss.

bakes0310 · 17 Mar 2020 at 11:24

Will pick it up later after I finished BOTW and octopath traveller.

LiamJ · 17 Mar 2020 at 15:42

Just had an email to say my copy has been dispatched already from ShopTo, in the hands of Royal Mail now!

KraniX · 18 Mar 2020 at 06:38

LiamJ said:
Just had an email to say my copy has been dispatched already from ShopTo, in the hands of Royal Mail now!

I ordered from Simply Games, said on the site will receive on the day of release but not sure how likely that will be given what's going on.

gord · 18 Mar 2020 at 09:31

LiamJ said:
Just had an email to say my copy has been dispatched already from ShopTo, in the hands of Royal Mail now!

My girlfriend will not be happy if you start playing early. I swapped her to the digital version. I think it's better for all of us at this time if you just wait till Friday.

LiamJ · 18 Mar 2020 at 10:10

We'll I reckon it won't be here today but maybe tomorrow. Unfortunately I still need to work, so unlikely I'll actually play it until the weekend anyway!

Plainsong · 19 Mar 2020 at 09:32

Bought it last night digital. Pre-loaded and ready to go! With all this pandemic stuff going on I thought I'd treat myself to some nice light escapism.

LiamJ · 19 Mar 2020 at 09:40

Just checked my tracking and royal mail have it to arrive tomorrow morning, so no early access shenanigans here!

Unfortunately work is business as usual and I'm at work until Sunday. The girlfriend will probably get in to it on Saturday whilst I'm there, very jealous of her.

robj20 · 19 Mar 2020 at 09:43

If I got this digital from shopto any way I can remotely enter the code and preload it?

doggs · 19 Mar 2020 at 13:27

robj20 said:
If I got this digital from shopto any way I can remotely enter the code and preload it?

Maybe here: https://ec.nintendo.com/redeem#/

Might only be for eShop credit though, not tried it myself

KraniX · 19 Mar 2020 at 13:55

KraniX said:
I ordered from Simply Games, said on the site will receive on the day of release but not sure how likely that will be given what's going on.

Got notified has been sent today but just via Royal Mail so will just keep fingers crossed it arrives tomorrow.

Mobius 1 · 19 Mar 2020 at 13:59

My physical copy shipped from amazon this morning. Which I’m giving to my son as an Easter present.

probably grab myself a digital copy at some point so I can play too.

gord · 19 Mar 2020 at 16:48

robj20 said:
If I got this digital from shopto any way I can remotely enter the code and preload it?

Yep, use the link doggs gave. I did exactly the same, preloaded and ready to go.

KraniX · 19 Mar 2020 at 17:01

Tauren said:
My physical copy shipped from amazon this morning. Which I’m giving to my son as an Easter present.

probably grab myself a digital copy at some point so I can play too.

Do you have separate Switch systems? I take it you're aware you can only have one island per console regardless of the number of profiles or copies of AC.

Mobius 1 · 19 Mar 2020 at 17:06

KraniX said:
Do you have separate Switch systems? I take it you're aware you can only have one island per console regardless of the number of profiles or copies of AC.

Yeah. He’s got his own switch. And I’ve got my own.

montymint · 19 Mar 2020 at 18:24

Tomorrow I say goodbye to my faithful release switch...

as I trade it in for the AC special edition!

I've been playing AC titles since importing on the game cube over 16 years ago! I'm excited

LiamJ · 19 Mar 2020 at 18:43

montymint said:
Tomorrow I say goodbye to my faithful release switch...

as I trade it in for the AC special edition!

I've been playing AC titles since importing on the game cube over 16 years ago! I'm excited

That's so exciting. Love how the special edition console looks, but mine being only 6 months old, it's hard to justify.

Have you had the SE on preorder btw? Heard there was some supply issues with being such high demand for them.

montymint · 19 Mar 2020 at 19:39

LiamJ said:
That's so exciting. Love how the special edition console looks, but mine being only 6 months old, it's hard to justify.

Have you had the SE on preorder btw? Heard there was some supply issues with being such high demand for them.

I walked into a game store back when it was first announced. Apparently the store is only getting exactly the number pre-ordered

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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