Animal Crossing Characters
What is Animal Crossing?
The "Animal Crossing" series is a beloved social simulation video game series developed and published by Nintendo. It debuted in Japan in 2001 and has since charmed players around the globe with its open-ended gameplay, real-time clock, and seasons that parallel the real world. Players take on the role of a human character who moves into a rural village inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. The series stands out for its relaxing gameplay loop that includes activities such as fishing, bug catching, fossil hunting, and interior and exterior home design, all of which unfold in a laid-back, tranquil village setting.
Animal Crossing ("Animal Forest"), is a community simulation video game series developed and published by Nintendo, in which the player lives in a village inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, carrying out various activities. The series is notable for its open-ended gameplay and extensive use of the game systems' internal clock and calendar to simulate real passage of time.
Four Animal Crossing games have been released worldwide, one each for the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, and the Nintendo 3DS. The series has been both critically and commercially successful and has sold 23.711 million units worldwide.
What makes "Animal Crossing" distinct is its emphasis on community and personalization. Players can customize not only their character's appearance but also their living spaces and the village landscape. The games operate on a real-time clock, with day turning to night, seasons changing, and events happening in sync with real-world holidays and seasons. This aspect of the game encourages players to return day after day to discover something new. Over the years, "Animal Crossing" has evolved with new installments, such as "Animal Crossing: New Horizons," expanding on the social aspects by allowing players to visit each other's islands and share their experiences online, making it a cultural phenomenon and a relaxing escape for many.