While we’re all locked up in our homes during the pandemic, we are scrambling for things to do. Luckily, there were some highly-anticipated games that came out just in time for us all to be stuck inside. One of these games, however, has exploded into popularity, and that game is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The popularity of this game was entirely expected, as the build-up to it was long and there was a lot of anticipation. And the next best thing to playing the game is viewing the reactions of the public. Twitter is a great place to do so.
One of the overwhelming reactions on Twitter that has really caught my eye is the amount of people who are complaining about “ugly villagers.” I played the previous installment of Animal Crossing (New Leaf) for years, and never came across a villager I considered to be ugly. There are several new villagers that were added in to New Horizons, but all of the new ones are relatively cute. In fact, it has become common practice for players to find any and all ways to get the “ugly villagers” to leave their islands.
Another reaction I’ve seen is an anti-Tom Nook sentiment. This is because Tom Nook is the character who your character is always in debt to, as he gives you bells to build your house and make improvements on it. So naturally, because you are his debtor, there is going to be some aversion there. However, the thing about Tom Nook’s loans is that they’re interest-free and have no specific due date. He’s an entirely merciful investor, and players should be grateful for his kindness.
Overall though, the reaction to the new game seems to be overwhelmingly positive, though the Easter event within the game definitely drew a lot of frustration from players just trying to catch every fish but being bombarded with eggs. I think, overall, this game is a huge success, and the timing of its release couldn’t have been better.
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