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|theme = [[File:Main Theme PG.mp3|Main theme]] | |theme = [[File:Main Theme PG.mp3|Main theme]] | ||
− | |developer = | + | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo EAD|Nintendo EAD]] |
|publisher = [[Nintendo]] | |publisher = [[Nintendo]] | ||
− | | | + | |distributor = [[Nintendo]] |
− | | | + | |designer = [[Katsuya Eguchi]]<br>[[Hisashi Nogami]] |
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|platforms = [[Nintendo GameCube]] | |platforms = [[Nintendo GameCube]] | ||
− | |released = {{Flag| | + | |engine = {{DnM}} engine |
− | |genre = Simulation | + | |released = {{Flag|JPN}} December 14, 2001<br>{{Flag|USA}} September 16, 2002<br>{{Flag|AUS}} October 17, 2003<br>{{Flag|EUR}} September 24, 2004 |
− | + | |genre = Life Simulation<br>Role-playing | |
− | |modes = Single | + | |modes = Single player |
− | | | + | |rating = {{Rating|ESRB=E (Everyone)|PEGI=3+}} |
− | |media = GameCube | + | |media = GameCube Optical Disc |
− | |requirements = | + | |requirements = 59 blocks on Memory Card for save data |
− | |input = | + | |input = GameCube controller<br>[[Game Boy Advance]]<br>[[Nintendo e-Reader]] |
|strategywiki = Animal Crossing | |strategywiki = Animal Crossing | ||
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− | + | '''Animal Crossing'''{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|どうぶつの森+|Dōbutsu no Mori+|Animal Forest+}}}}is an enhanced [[Nintendo GameCube]] port of {{DnM}}, and the first game in the {{SER}} to be released outside of Japan. It was first released in Japan on December 14, 2001, just nine months after the original [[Nintendo 64]] title. Known in Japan as '''Dōbutsu no Mori+''', the game retailed for 7,140 yen and sold 92,568 copies during its first week of sale. {{PG|nolink}} adds new content to the game and utilizes the Nintendo GameCube clock to keep track of the in-game date and time.{{Note|In the original game, time only passes when the game is being played, but with the use of the GameCube's internal clock, time passes continuously.}}The port's newly added content includes an [[Animal Island|island location]] where the player can help a [[Islander|lone inhabitant]] furnish their house, a [[museum]] for donating collectables, a [[Able Sisters|tailor]] where players can create custom designs, and compatibility with the [[Nintendo e-Reader]] with a series of [[Merchandise/Animal Crossing-e|cards]] released specifically for the game. | |
The game was released in North America in 2002. To prepare the game for release, Nintendo of America embarked on an extensive localization, headed by Nate Bihldorff and Rich Amtower. Their efforts resulted in a substantial increase of in-game text compared to {{DnM}}, and the change of many distinctly-Japanese cultural elements to make them more recognizable to a western audience. Additional content was implemented, such as entirely new holidays, items, and characters. Certain events were also changed to have broader appeal in western regions. This version of the game was also later released in Australia in 2003, and across Europe in 2004. | The game was released in North America in 2002. To prepare the game for release, Nintendo of America embarked on an extensive localization, headed by Nate Bihldorff and Rich Amtower. Their efforts resulted in a substantial increase of in-game text compared to {{DnM}}, and the change of many distinctly-Japanese cultural elements to make them more recognizable to a western audience. Additional content was implemented, such as entirely new holidays, items, and characters. Certain events were also changed to have broader appeal in western regions. This version of the game was also later released in Australia in 2003, and across Europe in 2004. | ||
− | {{PG|nolink}} was a commercial and critical success, selling more than 2 million copies worldwide and garnering strong reviews from gaming media. The game became a | + | {{PG|nolink}} was a commercial and critical success, selling more than 2 million copies worldwide and garnering strong reviews from gaming media. The game {{PG|nolink}} became a Player's Choice title about a year after its North American release. Due to the successful localization effort, the game was translated back into Japanese and released in Japan as {{DnMe+}}, which features the western-oriented changes as well as additional content not present in any of the previous versions. |
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+ | {{PG|nolink}} has been included in many year-end 'best of' lists, featured in several all-time top video game countdowns, and has since received multiple [[Animal_Crossing_(GCN)#Awards_and_nominations|awards and nominations]]. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:PGPlayerOutofHouse.png|thumb|left|240px|A player standing outside of their house.]] |
− | Just as in {{DnM}}, [[ | + | Just as in {{DnM}}, [[Player]]s assume the role of a human setting out for a life of their own in a [[town]] of anthropomorphic [[list of villagers|animals]]. Each town is randomly generated, ensuring that no two players' experiences are exactly the same. Gameplay within each village is open-ended, allowing players to engage in a variety of activities that suit their playstyle. Players can pick [[fruit]], grow [[tree]]s, [[flower|garden]], hunt for [[fossil]]s and [[fish]], catch [[insect]]s, do favors for the [[villager]]s, or decorate their [[house|homes]]. |
===Plot=== | ===Plot=== | ||
− | Upon arrival to the town, the player is greeted by [[Tom Nook]], a local store owner and freelance builder who provides the player with housing. Nook loans the house to the player, advising them to work for him to help pay off the house. After completing several tasks for Nook, he informs the player that they no longer need to work for him and can pay off the loan in their own time. After paying off the loan, Nook allows the player to expand their house in exchange for a new loan. After fully expanding the house and paying back all loans, Nook | + | Upon arrival to the town, the player is greeted by [[Tom Nook]], a local store owner and freelance builder who provides the player with housing. Nook loans the house to the player, advising them to work for him in order to help pay off the house. After completing several tasks for Nook, he informs the player that they no longer need to work for him and can pay off the loan in their own time. After paying off the loan, Nook allows the player to expand their house in exchange for a new loan. After fully expanding the house and paying back all loans, Nook erects a statue of the player in their honor in front of the [[Train Station]]. |
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− | == | + | ==Features== |
− | + | ''Animal Crossing'' introduces new content that is not present in the original ''Doubutsu no Mori'', including new items, locations, mechanics, characters, and events. | |
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− | {{ | + | ===Characters and Locations=== |
+ | {{Main|Animal Crossing (GCN)/Characters}} | ||
+ | The [[Museum]] is introduced along with its curator, [[Blathers]], allowing players to donate all of the [[bugs]], [[fish]], [[fossils]], and [[paintings]] they collect to be publicly displayed. The [[Able Sisters]] tailor shop and its proprietors [[Mabel]] and [[Sable]] are also introduced, and allow the player to create and display their own custom designs, those of which may be worn by villagers in town. | ||
− | + | [[Punchy]] and [[Cheri]] are introduced as two of the possible villagers that can live in the player's town. 16 [[Islander|island-exclusive villagers]] can inhabit an [[Animal Island|island]] that can be travelled to by speaking with [[Kapp'n]] at the [[dock]], albeit only if a Game Boy Advance is connected to the system. | |
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− | + | [[Tortimer]] is introduced as the mayor of the player's town. He can be found near the [[Wishing Well]] during most events, and, if talked to, he will give the player an exclusive item to celebrate the event. | |
− | === | + | ===Items=== |
− | [[ | + | New items of furniture are added into the game, and the player can now add additional stories to their house, gaining a second floor or basement. Furthermore, various bugs and fish not present in the original game are added, and one fish, the [[Herabuna]] was removed and replaced with the [[Brook Trout]]. The [[Axe]], which was unbreakable in the original game, now breaks if used too often. 11 new [[NES games]] are also added, and are now explicitly labelled as the game they emulate, rather than all simply being identified as "famicom". However, two of the new games, ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''Super Mario Bros.'', are unobtainable. Also, two games are exclusive to ''Doubutsu no Mori+'', being {{wp|Gomoku Narabe}} and {{wp|Mahjong}}. Outside of Japan, these were replaced by ''[[Soccer]]'' and ''[[Excitebike]]''. |
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− | + | Stationary is now sold in packs of four, instead of a single page as in the original game. The player can now store up to three items in storage containers. Additionally, music players can now store every aircheck and the player can quickly switch between the songs they own. | |
− | + | ===e-Reader connectivity=== | |
− | + | {{main|Nintendo e-Reader}} | |
− | + | {{PG|nolink}} is the only title for the Nintendo GameCube released outside of Japan to feature support for the [[Nintendo e-Reader]] peripheral. By connecting to the e-Reader via a [[GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable]] players can access the [[island]], play [[NES games]], and scan [[Animal Crossing-e]] cards to access special items, patterns, and mini-games. Certain NES games can be transferred to the Game Boy Advance to play on the go, and the island can be downloaded to a Game Boy Advance to play after returning to the player's town. | |
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==Regional differences== | ==Regional differences== | ||
− | + | In addition to being an upgraded re-release to the original [[Dōbutsu no Mori (game)|Dōbutsu no Mori]], there are also many differences between the Japanese ''Dōbutsu no Mori+'' and western ''Animal Crossing''. | |
− | In addition to being an upgraded re-release to the original | ||
− | + | ===Interface=== | |
− | *The dial typing system, featured in {{DnM | + | *The dial typing system, featured in the original {{DnM}}, is retained in this game, although it is replaced with a virtual QWERTY keyboard in the international versions. |
− | *The color of the [[Nintendo]] logo differs between versions. In | + | *The color of the [[Nintendo]] logo differs between versions. In Japanese version it is white, while in international version it is red. |
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− | + | ===Locations=== | |
− | *The shrine from the original game is changed in the international version to be a [[ | + | *The [[Bell shrine|Bell Shrine]] from the original game is changed in the international version to be a [[Wishing Well]]. |
− | *[[Tom Nook's shop]], the [[Town Tune|Melody Board]], and the [[ | + | *[[Tom Nook's shop]], the [[Town Tune|Melody Board]], and the [[Dump]] all have different signage. In the Japanese version the signs feature katakana, but are replaced with English text in the international version. |
− | *The | + | *The sign above the [[Post Office]] entrance is changed to a window in the international version. |
− | + | *[[Redd]]'s stand during the [[Fireworks Show]] has a completely different appearance between versions. In {{DnM|nolink}} it's enclosed by red canvas walls on three sides with a sign above the front side of the stall. In the international version it's open on all sides, with a red and white-striped pitched roof and more visible decorations but no signage. | |
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− | *[[Redd]]'s stand during the [[Fireworks | ||
*[[Igloo]]s contain woks with bubbling blocks of tofu in the Japanese version, which is changed to a pot of chowder in the international. | *[[Igloo]]s contain woks with bubbling blocks of tofu in the Japanese version, which is changed to a pot of chowder in the international. | ||
− | *The orange-roofed player house has a | + | * The orange-roofed player house has a Ragged Wall and Old Board Floor instead of a Wooden Wall and Steel Floor. |
− | + | ===Characters=== | |
− | *All of the possible [[ | + | *All of the possible [[Player]] face textures have black eyes in the Japanese version. In the international version, the faces are designed to appear more diverse with only a few designs retaining black eyes. This design choice is retained in other Japanese releases up to {{PC}}. |
− | *[[Farley]] and [[Franklin]] are new characters introduced in the international version that do not exist in the Japanese version. | + | * [[Farley]] and [[Franklin]] are new characters introduced in the international version that do not exist in the Japanese version. |
− | *Various existing characters were redesigned in the international version, | + | * Various existing characters were redesigned in the international version to have a less distinctly-Japanese appearance, which has been kept in all subsequent games in all regions. Japanese version shares the same designs as the original Nintendo 64 game: |
− | **[[Tortimer]] wears glasses with white blue lenses and a red | + | ** [[Tortimer]] wears glasses with white blue lenses and a red hat in the Japanese version. He also wears a white rope around his chest. |
− | **[[Mr. Resetti]] and [[Don Resetti]] simply wear white shirts in the Japanese version and wear overalls on top of the shirts in the international version. Additionally, Mr. Resetti's mining helmet features a green stripe under the headlight, while Don Resetti's is green with a white stripe. | + | ** [[Mr. Resetti]] and [[Don Resetti]] simply wear white shirts in the Japanese version, and wear overalls on top of the shirts in the international version. Additionally, Mr. Resetti's mining helmet features a green stripe under the headlight, while Don Resetti's is green with a white stripe. |
− | **[[Tom Nook]] and [[Redd]] both have Japanese characters on their aprons. In the international version | + | ** [[Tom Nook]] and [[Redd]] both have Japanese characters on their aprons. In the international version Tom Nook's apron is instead emblazoned with his logo, and Redd's apron features the letter B. Tom Nook's apron in the Japanese version displays the character ''ten'' ('''店'''), meaning "shop". |
**The uniforms for Tom Nook's uniform in [[Nook 'n' Go]] and [[Nookway]] were reversed for the international version. His Nook 'n' Go uniform is an apron with a blue and orange color scheme, which is changed to red and green and used for Nookway in the international version. His [[Nookway]] uniform is changed to the opposite. This was most likely done to avoid infringing on the color scheme for {{wp|7-Eleven}}, of which the original Nookway uniform resembles. | **The uniforms for Tom Nook's uniform in [[Nook 'n' Go]] and [[Nookway]] were reversed for the international version. His Nook 'n' Go uniform is an apron with a blue and orange color scheme, which is changed to red and green and used for Nookway in the international version. His [[Nookway]] uniform is changed to the opposite. This was most likely done to avoid infringing on the color scheme for {{wp|7-Eleven}}, of which the original Nookway uniform resembles. | ||
− | **Tom Nook's [[ | + | **Tom Nook's [[Lottery]] uniform in the Japanese version is a red and black Haori with a white Hachimaki tied around his head, while in the international version it is changed to a tricolor apron with a sports visor. |
− | **Redd's uniform during the [[Fireworks Show]] is completely different in both versions. In the Japanese version | + | **Redd's uniform during the [[Fireworks Show]] is completely different in both versions. In the Japanese version he wears a red and white Hachimaki with a feather attached, and a deep-blue Haori over his usual apron. In the international version he wears a sports visor and full-length apron with red and white stripes and the letter B emblazoned on it. |
− | **[[Chip]] in the Japanese version has distinctly brown fur, with narrow eyes, glasses | + | ** [[Chip]] in the Japanese version has distinctly brown fur, with narrow eyes, glasses and a purple vest. In the international version, Chip's fur was desaturated, his eyes were made wider, his vest was changed to blue with a green trim, and his glasses were removed. |
− | ** | + | ** [[Katrina]] dresses on some occasions in the Japanese version in a traditional Japanese Hakama, with her head fully exposed and a white band on her forehead, as well as sometimes wearing her traditional purple robes. In the international version, Katrina exclusively wears her purple robes. |
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− | + | ====Altered Character Designs==== | |
− | + | <gallery> | |
− | + | Tom Nook DnM.png|[[Tom Nook]] | |
− | + | NookwayNookJPN.png|Tom Nook (Nook 'n' Go) | |
− | + | NooknGoNookJPNArt.png|Tom Nook (Nookway) | |
− | + | TomNookJapaneseLottery.png|Tom Nook (Lottery) | |
− | + | Tortimer PG Japan.png|[[Tortimer]] | |
− | + | Resetti PG Japan.png|[[Mr. Resetti]] | |
− | + | Don PG Japan.png|[[Don Resetti]] | |
− | + | Chip DnM.png|[[Chip]] | |
− | + | Redd DnM.png|[[Redd]] | |
− | + | Redd PG JPN.png|Redd (Fireworks Show) | |
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− | + | ===Events=== | |
− | *Many of the events found in the Japanese version are changed for or removed from the international version. | + | * Many of the events found in the Japanese version are changed for or removed from the international version. |
− | **Seven Spring Herbs Day, Coming of Age Day, Bean | + | ** Seven Spring Herbs Day, Coming of Age Day, Bean Throwing Festival, White Day, Festival of the Weaver, Summer Day, Winter Day are exclusive to the Japanese version. |
− | **[[Groundhog Day]], [[Valentine's Day]], [[April Fool's Day]], [[Founder's Day]], [[Explorer's Day]], the [[Harvest Festival]], and [[Sale Day]] are all exclusive to the international version. | + | ** [[Groundhog Day]], [[Valentine's Day]], [[April Fool's Day]], [[Nature Day]], [[Spring Cleaning]], [[Founder's Day]], [[Hometown Day]], [[Explorer's Day]], the [[Harvest Festival]], and [[Sale Day]] are all exclusive to the international version. |
− | *In the Japanese version, villagers will wear the Summer Robe and Bamboo Robe during the [[Fireworks Show]] and [[Mushrooming Season]]. They will also wear the Plum Kimono and Somber Robe during certain other events. In ''Animal Crossing'', all of these clothing items are not used or legitimately obtainable, though they still exist in data. | + | * In the Japanese version, villagers will wear the Summer Robe and Bamboo Robe during the [[Fireworks Show]] and during [[Mushrooming Season]]. They will also wear the Plum Kimono and Somber Robe during certain other events. In ''Animal Crossing'', all of these clothing items are not used or legitimately obtainable, though they still exist in data. |
− | *On [[New Year's Day]], the player shakes a pole in the middle of the | + | * On [[New Year's Day]], the player shakes a pole in the middle of the Bell Shrine to ring the bell. In the international version this is changed to the player tossing a coin in the [[Wishing Well]]'s fountain. |
− | *During the [[Cherry Blossom Festival]], villagers will picnic on tatami mats at the | + | * During the [[Cherry Blossom Festival]], villagers will picnic on tatami mats at the Bell Shrine. In the international version, the mats are changed to picnic tables and the villagers dance around the Wishing Well. |
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− | *Several furniture sets are different compared to the international version: | + | * Several furniture sets are different compared to the international version: |
− | **The [[ | + | ** The [[Public Bath Theme]] is only present in {{DnM|nolink}}, this game's Japanese version, and returns in {{DnMe+|nolink}}. It is completely removed from the international version, and is also absent from {{WW|short}}. It returns in games from {{CF|short}} onwards for all regions, but is no longer a theme. |
− | **The [[Japanese Theme]] is only present {{DnM|nolink}}, this game's Japanese version | + | ** The [[Japanese Theme]] is only present {{DnM|nolink}}, this game's Japanese version and returns in {{DnMe+|nolink}}. It returns from {{WW|short|nolink}}-onwards under a [[Zen Set|different name]] for all regions but as a set rather than a theme. |
− | **The [[ | + | ** The [[Classroom Theme]] contains different items to the international version. |
− | **The [[Construction Theme]] contains different items | + | ** The [[Construction Theme]] contains different items to the international version. |
− | **The [[Harvest Series]] and numerous holiday items are absent as they are exclusive to | + | ** The [[Harvest Series]] and numerous holiday items are absent as they are exclusive to the international version. |
− | + | * There are many differences with the availability of [[Famicom Disk System]] (FDS) and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] (NES) games between versions. | |
− | *There are many differences with the availability of [[Famicom Disk System]] (FDS) and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] (NES) games between versions. | + | ** Japanese version features the FDS games ''{{wp|Gomoku Narabe}}'' and ''{{wp|Majong}}'', while in the international version these games are changed to the NES games ''[[Soccer]]'' and ''[[Excitebike]]''. |
− | ** | + | ** ''[[Ice Climber]]'' would be received as a "housewarming gift" after using the service to transfer save data from {{DnM}} to this game's Japanese version. In the international version it can only be acquired through a ''[[Animal Crossing-e]]'' Series 4 card. |
− | **'' | + | ** ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' is acquired through a uniquely generated [[Secret code]]. In the international version it can only be acquired through a ''[[Animal Crossing-e]]'' Series 4 card. |
− | ** | + | ** Japanese version features the FDS version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' which is acquired through a uniquely generated [[Secret code]]. In the international version this is changed to the NES version, though the game is not legitimately obtainable. |
− | *Four [[Clothes/Animal Crossing|shirts]] are unique to the Japanese version, having been redesigned in ''Animal Crossing'': | + | ** ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' was distributed for the Japanese version by {{wp|Famitsu}} magazine during a sweepstakes. It is not legitimately obtainable in the international version. |
− | **''' | + | * Four [[Clothes/Animal Crossing|shirts]] are unique to the Japanese version, having been redesigned in ''Animal Crossing'': |
− | **''' | + | ** '''I Love GC Shirt''' (redesigned as the '''Cherry Shirt''' — Worn by [[Paolo]]) |
− | **''' | + | ** '''Three-Arc Shirt''' (redesigned as the '''Fortune Shirt''' — Worn by [[Rasher]]) |
− | **''' | + | ** '''Tomato Juice Shirt''' (redesigned as the '''Fish-Bone Shirt''' — Worn by [[Tabby]]) |
− | *The | + | ** '''W Shirt''' (redesigned as the '''Houndstooth Tee''' — Worn by [[Grizzly]]) |
+ | * The Fortune Paper and New Year's Card [[Stationery]] have a different visual appearance in the international version}. | ||
− | + | ===Miscellaneous=== | |
− | + | * ''Doubutsu no Mori+'' is internally considered the same game as ''Animal Crossing'' despite the differences. ''Doubutsu no Mori+'' is GAFJ, ''Animal Crossing'' is GAFE in the US version, GAFP in the PAL version. | |
− | + | * Through a now discontinued service, it was possible to transfer data from {{DnM}} to this game's Japanese version. As the international version was the first game in the series to be released in the West, there was no equivalent service for this version of the game. | |
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− | == | + | ==Development== |
− | + | Due to being released near the end of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s lifespan, {{DnM}}'s sales faltered in comparison to other Nintendo 64 games. As a result of this, the development team decided to port the game to the [[Nintendo GameCube]], which released less than six months after {{DnM|nolink}}. Taking advantage of the greater memory capacities of the system, the team included many new features that could not be added to the original game, such as [[Animal Island]], [[Tortimer]], and the [[Able Sisters]]. The game was released eight months after the original {{DnM|nolink}}. | |
− | ===North | + | ===North American localization=== |
− | + | The Nintendo of America localization team began writing game dialog in early 2002, however translation of the game's hundreds of items began months earlier<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgg62DMyzyA&t=1m13s</ref>. Unlike the extended localization and development process for recent titles in the series, ''Animal Crossing'' was localized in the short span of eight to twelve months. During this time, the team translated 30,000+ files of text<ref>http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/2855/animal-crossing-gamecube</ref>, worked to develop new items (such as the [[Camping_Gear|camping gear]]) and added support for the [[Nintendo e-Reader]], which was launched just two days after the game's release in North America. | |
− | === | + | ===Announcement and release date=== |
− | + | On May 16, 2001<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/10/nintendo-pre-e3-press-conference-details-2</ref> at Nintendo's pre-E3 press conference, a six-second montage of footage from "Animal Forest" was shown to members of the media as part of a larger reel featuring upcoming Nintendo Gamecube titles<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGepCTXT0wA&t=6m0s</ref>. The clip did not feature any dialog, however the presence of the Bell Shrine indicates that it was still early in the localization process, if not footage straight from the Japanese version. This was the first time the game was shown in North America, and the first evidence of its English localization. | |
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==Promotion== | ==Promotion== | ||
===''Animal Crossing'' Pioneers=== | ===''Animal Crossing'' Pioneers=== | ||
− | On August 7, 2002 | + | On August 7, 2002 Nintendo of America announced a contest whereby 125 teams of two would be selected to receive advance promotional copies of ''Animal Crossing''<ref>http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/7622/lucky-gamers-play-animal-crossing-early</ref>. The submission deadline for the contest was August 12th. To be considered for selection, applicants had to submit a written response of 50 words or less explaining why they should be chosen as Pioneers. Those selected received a special ''Animal Crossing'' disc marked "for promotional use only", along with a 59 block Memory Card and a promotional ''Animal Crossing'' calendar. Pioneers received the game a month early and were expected to help Nintendo generate online buzz in advance of the title's release. Pioneers were also given exclusive access to their own web forum<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021022162833/http://www.nintendo.com/animalcrossing/index.jsp</ref> where they could discuss amongst themselves as well as provide feedback to Nintendo representatives. At the end of the experience, the Pioneers were invited to an online chat with a few of the members of the game's localization team<ref>http://www.mobygames.com/forums/dga,2/dgb,8/dgm,63261/</ref>. An analysis of the standard and promotional game disc concluded that the two were byte identical<ref>http://redump.org/disc/5169/</ref>, meaning that no changes were made to the final version as a result of Pioneer feedback. The promotional copy and calendar have since become collector's items, selling for over $500 together on eBay as of March, 2014<ref>http://www.ebay.com/itm/301124433392?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649</ref>. |
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− | ACGCPioneersProgramLogin.png|Pioneer program login | + | File:ACGCPioneersProgramLogin.png | Pioneer program login |
− | + | File:ACGCPromotionalCopy.png | Promotional disc | |
− | ACGCPioneerLetter.png|Calendar letter | + | File:ACGCPioneerLetter.png | Calendar letter |
− | ACGCCalendarFront.png|Front of calendar & promo copy | + | File:ACGCCalendarFront.png | Front of calendar & promo copy |
− | ACGCCalendarBack.png|Back of calendar & promo copy | + | File:ACGCCalendarBack.png | Back of calendar & promo copy |
− | ACGCCalendarInside.png|Inside calendar | + | File:ACGCCalendarInside.png | Inside calendar |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Sweepstakes=== | ===Sweepstakes=== | ||
− | + | On August 30, 2002 Nintendo of America initiated the {{PG|nolink}} "Deck Out Your Room" Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner received a TV, headphones, and CD player from Panasonic, a Nintendo GameCube, a Game Boy Advance, five GameCube games, five Game Boy Advance Games, two WaveBird controllers, and a one-year subscription to Nintendo Power. Five first prize winners received a Nintendo GameCube, a copy of ''Animal Crossing'', and a one-year subscription to Nintendo Power<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020903184841/http://www.animal-crossing.com/sweeps/index.jsp</ref>. The sweepstakes ended on October 15, 2002<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020923023614/http://www.animal-crossing.com/sweeps/rules.jsp</ref>. Those who registered for the sweepstakes received an ''Animal Crossing'' screensaver<ref>http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/7734/deck-out-your-room</ref>. | |
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
− | ''Animal Crossing'' was met with mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising its charming, unique gameplay and long life span. e-Reader connectivity was seen as a welcome addition, although some criticized its outdated graphics and felt that it did not offer much of a single-player experience. | + | ''Animal Crossing'' was met with mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising its charming, unique gameplay and long life span. e-Reader connectivity was seen as a welcome addition, although some criticized its outdated graphics and felt that it did not offer much of a single-player experience. {{PG|nolink}} was included in many year-end 'best of' lists upon its release in 2002. It has also been featured in several all-time top video game countdowns, and has received multiple [[Animal_Crossing_(GCN)#Awards_and_nominations|awards and nominations]]. Review aggregator Metacritic notes a Metascore of 87/100 for ''Animal Crossing''<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/animal-crossing</ref>, which places it just behind {{NL}}'s score of 88. |
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===Awards and nominations=== | ===Awards and nominations=== | ||
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|Game Critic Award | |Game Critic Award | ||
− | |Best Original Game of E3 | + | |Best Original Game of E3<ref>http://www.giantbomb.com/e3-2002/3015-3434/</ref> |
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− | |rowspan=4| | + | |rowspan=4|GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2002 |
− | |Game of the Year | + | |Game of the Year<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20030201105621/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general1.html</ref> |
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− | |Best Role-Playing Game on GameCube | + | |Best Role-Playing Game on GameCube<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20021223103711/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/gc19.html</ref> |
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− | | Most Innovative Game | + | | Most Innovative Game<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20030210083623/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general6.html</ref> |
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− | | Funniest Game ( | + | | Funniest Game (Purposefully) <ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20021223112403/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general11.html</ref> |
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− | |GameCube Game of the Year | + | |GameCube Game of the Year<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20030628043605/http://www.gamespy.com/goty2002/gcn/index2.shtml</ref> |
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|The Game Developers Choice Awards | |The Game Developers Choice Awards | ||
− | |Innovation Award | + | |Innovation Award<ref>http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/innovation.html</ref> |
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− | |Innovation in Console Gaming | + | |Innovation in Console Gaming<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20120510120906/http://www.interactive.org/games/video_game_details.asp?idAward=2003&idGame=339</ref> |
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===Top lists=== | ===Top lists=== | ||
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− | |The 100 Greatest Videogames | + | |Entertainment Weekly |
+ | |The 100 Greatest Videogames<ref>http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,450558,00.html</ref> | ||
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− | | | + | |Electronic Gaming Monthly |
− | |The Greatest 200 Videogames of Their Time | + | |The Greatest 200 Videogames of Their Time<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20060519133249/http://1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=2&cId=3147448</ref> |
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− | |Nintendo Power's Top 200 Games | + | |Nintendo Power's Top 200 Games<ref>http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Nintendo_Power%27s_Top_200_Games</ref> |
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− | |Top 100 Games of All Time | + | |Top 100 Games of All Time <ref>http://www.edge-online.com/features/edges-top-100-games-all-time/6/</ref> |
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− | |All- | + | |All-TIME 100 greatest video games<ref>http://techland.time.com/2012/11/15/all-time-100-video-games/slide/animal-crossing-2001/</ref> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Gallery}} | {{Gallery}} | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | AnimalCrossinglogo.png|Logo | |
− | + | Animal Crossing-title.png|Title Screen | |
− | + | PGNook'sCrannyInterior.png|[[Nook's Cranny]] | |
− | + | GCNMuseum.png|The [[Museum]] | |
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{Foreignname | {{Foreignname | ||
− | |ja=どうぶつの森 | + | |ja=どうぶつの森+ |
− | |ja-r= | + | |ja-r=Dōbutsu no Mori+ |
|ja-m=Animal Forest+ | |ja-m=Animal Forest+ | ||
− | |es=Animal Crossing | + | }} |
− | |es-m=Animal Crossing | + | |
− | |fr=Animal Crossing | + | ===Population: Growing!=== |
− | |fr-m=Animal Crossing | + | {{Foreignname |
− | |de=Animal Crossing | + | |es=Bienvenido a Animal Crossing: Población: ¡en aumento! |
− | |de-m=Animal Crossing | + | |es-m=Welcome to Animal Crossing: Population: in growth! |
− | |it=Animal Crossing | + | |fr=Bienvenue dans Animal Crossing: Population : croissante ! |
− | |it-m=Animal Crossing | + | |fr-m=Welcome to Animal Crossing: Population: growing! |
+ | |de=Willkommen bei Animal Crossing: Einwohner steigend! | ||
+ | |de-m=Welcome to Animal Crossing: Population Growing! | ||
+ | |it=Benvenuti ad Animal Crossing: Popolazione in aumento! | ||
+ | |it-m=Welcome to Animal Crossing: Population in growth! | ||
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gafj/ Official Japanese site] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gafj/ Official Japanese site] | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20021004080450/http://www.animal-crossing.com/index.jsp Official North American site] <small>(archived)</small> |
*[http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/animalcrossing/languageselect/index.html Official European site] | *[http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/animalcrossing/languageselect/index.html Official European site] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-GameCube/Animal-Crossing-267719.html Official Nintendo UK page] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-GameCube/Animal-Crossing-267719.html Official Nintendo UK page] | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo/games/gameoverview.php?gameid=422 Official Australian page] |
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+ | {{Note list}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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