“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” offers control and structure in a time of perilous uncertainty
SalonFor years, my morning routine has stayed the same: Wake up with heart racing, blearily check my phone to make sure I haven't missed any work alerts. For the past week, my morning routine looks a little more "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" instantly smashed records when it came out for Nintendo Switch on March 20, selling more than 3.5 as many copies as the popular previous installment "Animal Crossing: New Leaf.". In an otherwise unstructured, anxious time, "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" gives you something new to focus on and accomplish every single day. But "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is mostly wonderful for lackadaisical wandering within the safety of its virtual walls. Even more importantly, you can visit your real friends in the virtual world of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" through Nintendo Switch's online option.
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