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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Animal Crossing'' (series)}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Animal Crossing'' (series)}} | ||
+ | [[File:Animal Crossing Series Logo English.png|thumb|right|International logo for the {{SER|nolink}}]] | ||
{{Wrongpage|the series|the game of the same name|Animal Crossing}} | {{Wrongpage|the series|the game of the same name|Animal Crossing}} | ||
− | + | '''''Animal Crossing'''''{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|どうぶつの森|Dōbutsu no Mori|Animal Forest}}}} is a series of social simulation video games developed by [[Nintendo]] and created by [[Katsuya Eguchi]] and [[Hisashi Nogami]]. The series revolves around a human [[player]] character living in a town inhabited by animals and performing tasks such as [[fishing]], catching [[bugs]], socializing with the [[villager]]s, or collecting items. ''Animal Crossing'' is open-ended and takes uses the system's internal clock to simulate taking place in real-time, with the gameplay changing based on the time of day and year. | |
− | '''''Animal Crossing'''''{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|どうぶつの森|Dōbutsu no Mori|Animal Forest}}}} is a series of social simulation video games developed by [[Nintendo]] and created by [[Katsuya Eguchi]] and [[Hisashi Nogami]]. The series revolves around a human [[player]] character living in a town inhabited by animals and performing tasks such as [[fishing]], catching [[ | ||
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− | + | ==Objectives== | |
− | + | As an [[wikipedia:Nonlinear gameplay|open-ended]] [[wikipedia:life simulation game|life simulation game]], the {{SER|nolink}} does not have a set objective. As such, after an introductory sequence at the beginning of the games, [[player]]s are free to do as they like. The only 'objective' in the game, if any, is to pay off the [[mortgage]] placed upon the player's [[Player house|house]]—but, like most activities within the game, this is entirely optional and does not incur any consequences, other than having less space to store items. | |
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− | + | ==Villagers== | |
{{main|Villager}} | {{main|Villager}} | ||
− | In every [[town]] in the {{SER|nolink}}, the village itself is populated entirely by [[:Category:Species|animals]] (excluding the [[player]], who is the only human shown in the entire series). Villagers are | + | In every [[town]] in the {{SER|nolink}}, the village itself is populated entirely by [[:Category:Species|animals]] (excluding the [[player]], who is the only human shown in the entire series). Villagers are [[wikipedia:Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]], and as such, are able to speak, walk in a humanoid manner, use [[tool]]s, and wear clothes. They serve as interactive characters who are assigned [[Villager#Personalities|personalities]] and traits, and this affects the way they communicate with you and among themselves. Villagers are capable of [[conversation]], have unique interests and [[catchphrase]]s, and live in their own [[Villager houses|domains]] within the town. |
− | Villagers will often ask the player to perform tasks for them (ranging from delivering [[presents]] to sending messages to another human player). Players can incur a reward if tasks are executed in the set time. In later games, they are also capable of playing games with the player, such as [[hide-and-seek]]. Villagers [[Moving|move]] in and out of the town regularly due to certain factors (e.g. because the player has exchanged animals with another village over | + | Villagers will often ask the player to perform tasks for them (ranging from delivering [[presents]] to sending messages to another human player). Players can incur a reward if tasks are executed in the set time. In later games, they are also capable of playing games with the player, such as [[hide-and-seek]]. Villagers [[Moving|move]] in and out of the town regularly due to certain factors (e.g. because the player has exchanged animals with another village over [[wikipedia:Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi]]), or simply because they are not satisfied with their current life). It is said that they enjoy receiving [[letters]], and if sent a gift, they will usually send one in return. |
− | + | ==Customization== | |
− | Although earlier games offer few options in terms of customization, more recent games | + | Although earlier games offer few options in terms of customization, more recent games feature the ability to not only customize [[Shampoodle|appearance]], but also [[wallpaper]]s, [[carpets]] and [[furniture]] in their [[Player house|home]], as well as the home's [[house customization|exterior]]. It is also possible to decorate the ground outdoors with [[design]]s. |
− | + | ==Activities== | |
− | Despite being an | + | Despite being an [[wikipedia:Nonlinear gameplay|open-ended game]], ''Animal Crossing'' does provide some activities to pass the time and help "complete" certain aspects of the gameplay (such as completing exhibits within the [[museum]]). Some of these activities include [[Bug|bug-catching]], [[fishing]], [[Fossils|fossil-hunting]], and even item-collecting (the latter an objective to complete the player's [[catalog]]). Players can also interact in games of [[hide-and-seek]] with [[villagers]], participate in festivals and town [[events]], and generally do as they like within the game. |
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
===Mainline series=== | ===Mainline series=== | ||
− | {| | + | {{GameListTop}} |
+ | {{GameList | ||
+ | | image = [[File:DnM Box.jpg|100px|center|link=Doubutsu no Mori]] | ||
+ | | name = ''[[Doubutsu no Mori]]'' | ||
+ | | japanese = {{JN|どうぶつの森|Dōbutsu no Mori}}<br><small>lit. ''Animal Forest''</small> | ||
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo 64]]<br>{{wp|iQue Player}} | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | '''Nintendo 64:'''<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} April 14, 2001<br> | ||
+ | '''iQue Player:'''<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|CHN}} June 1, 2006<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071028053427/http://www.ique.com/news_games.htm http://www.ique.com/news_games.htm] (archived)</ref> | ||
+ | | notes = The first game in the series, released on the [[Nintendo 64]] exclusively in Japan. The game was later released in China for the iQue Player. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:PG Box NA.png|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' | |
− | + | | japanese = {{JN|どうぶつの森+|Dōbutsu no Mori+}}<br><small>lit. ''Animal Forest+''</small> | |
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo GameCube]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} December 14, 2001 | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} September 16, 2002<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} October 17, 2003<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} September 24, 2004 | ||
+ | | notes = Released in Japan as a Nintendo GameCube port of the original game. The port was localized internationally as ''Animal Crossing'', the first game to be released in the west, with numerous aesthetic and gameplay changes and added regional events. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:DnMe+ Box.png|100px|center|link=Doubutsu no Mori e+]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Doubutsu no Mori e+]]'' | |
− | | | + | | japanese = {{JN|どうぶつの森e+|Dōbutsu no Mori e+}}<br><small>lit. ''Animal Forest e+''</small> |
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo GameCube]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} June 27, 2003 | ||
+ | | notes = Japanese version of localized ''Animal Crossing'' with additional changes and updates, including new [[villager]]s and enhanced [[e-Reader]] support. Released exclusively in Japan. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:WW Box NA.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: Wild World]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: Wild World|Animal Crossing:<br>Wild World]]'' | |
− | | | + | | japanese = {{JN|おいでよどうぶつの森|Oideyo Dōbutsu no Mori}}<br><small>lit. ''Animal Forest: Come Here''</small> |
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo DS]]<br>[[Virtual Console]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} November 23, 2005<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} December 5, 2005<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} December 8, 2005<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} March 31, 2006<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|KOR}} December 6, 2007 | ||
+ | | notes = First game released on a handheld console, first to be released worldwide, first to feature online multiplayer (via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: City Folk]] | |
− | | | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: City Folk|Animal Crossing:<br>City Folk]]'' |
− | + | | japanese = {{JN|街へいこうよどうぶつの森|Machi e ikouyo: Dōbutsu no Mori}} <br><small>lit. ''Let's Go to the City: Animal Forest''</small> | |
+ | | platform = [[Wii]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} November 16, 2008<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} November 17, 2008<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} December 4, 2008<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} December 5, 2008<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|KOR}} January 28, 2010 | ||
+ | | notes = Some copies of the game were bundled with [[Wii Speak]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:New Leaf Boxart for North America.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: New Leaf]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing:<br>New Leaf]]'' | |
− | + | | japanese = {{JN|とびだせどうぶつの森|Tobidase Dōbutsu no Mori}} <br><small>lit. ''Jump Out Animal Forest''</small> | |
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} November 8, 2012<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|KOR}} February 8, 2013<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} June 9, 2013<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} June 14, 2013<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} June 15, 2013<br> | ||
+ | | notes = First game to utilise stereoscopic 3D visuals. The first player to move to town takes on the role of mayor. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:Welcome amiibo UK box art.png|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo]]'' | |
− | | | + | | japanese = {{JN|とびだせ どうぶつの森 amiibo+|Tobidase Dōbutsu no Mori amiibo+}} <br><small>lit. ''Jump Out Animal Forest amiibo+''</small> |
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} November 23, 2016<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} November 24, 2016<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} November 25, 2016<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|KOR}} December 1, 2016<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} December 8, 2016 | ||
+ | | notes = Expansion update for {{NL|short|nolink}}, adding new [[villager]]s, [[furniture]], areas and [[amiibo]] functionality. Also released as a standalone updated version of the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:New Horizons NA boxart.png|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: New Horizons]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing:<br> New Horizons]]'' | |
− | + | | japanese = {{JN|あつまれ どうぶつの森|Atsumare Dōbutsu no Mori}} <br><small>lit. ''Animal Forest: Gather''</small> | |
− | + | | platform = [[Nintendo Switch]] | |
− | + | | release = {{Flag|WLD}} March 20, 2020<br> | |
− | + | | notes = First main {{SER|nolink}} game to be in high-definition. The player lives on a deserted island. | |
− | + | }} | |
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===Spin-off titles=== | ===Spin-off titles=== | ||
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− | + | | image = [[File:Happy Home Designer Boxart for North America.png|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer]] | |
− | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer|Animal Crossing:<br>Happy Home Designer]]'' | |
− | + | | japanese = {{JN|どうぶつの森:ハッピーホームデザイナ|Dōbutsu no Mori: Happī Hōmu Dezainā}} | |
+ | | platform = [[Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} July 30, 2015<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} September 25, 2015<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} October 2, 2015<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} October 3, 2015 | ||
+ | | notes = Based on {{NL|short|nolink}}, this spin-off focuses on designing homes and gardens. First game in the series to use amiibo. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:ACaF - Box art.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival]] | |
− | | | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival|Animal Crossing:<br>amiibo Festival]]'' |
− | | | + | | japanese = {{JN|どうぶつの森amiiboフェスティバル|Dōbutsu no Mori: amiibo Fesutibaru}} |
+ | | platform = [[Wii U]] | ||
+ | | release = | ||
+ | {{Flag|USA}} November 13, 2015<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|EUR}} November 20, 2015<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|JPN}} November 21, 2015<br> | ||
+ | {{Flag|AUS}} November 21, 2015 | ||
+ | | notes = A multiplayer party game that utilizes [[amiibo]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | + | {{GameList | |
− | + | | image = [[File:Animal_Crossing_Pocket_Camp_logo.png|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp]] | |
− | | '' | + | | name = ''[[Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp|Animal Crossing:<br>Pocket Camp]]'' |
− | + | | japanese = {{JN|どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ|Dōbutsu no Mori: Poketo Kyanpu}} | |
− | + | | platform = iOS<br>Android | |
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− | + | {{Flag|AUS}} October 25, 2017 (Beta)<br> | |
− | | | + | {{Flag|JPN}} November 21, 2017<br> |
− | | First game to be released on mobile devices. Receives regular [[Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp/Update | + | {{Flag|USA}} November 21, 2017<br> |
− | + | {{Flag|EUR}} November 21, 2017 | |
− | + | | notes = First game to be released on mobile devices. Receives regular [[Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp/Update History|content updates]]. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Artwork=== | ===Artwork=== | ||
− | The following artwork is not known to have been used to promote any specific game and is instead used to promote the series as a whole. | + | The following artwork is not known to have been used to promote any specific game, and is instead used to promote the series as a whole. |
− | <gallery | + | <gallery widths=1000> |
Animal Crossing Seasons Banner Art.jpg|Banner artwork showcasing the four seasons as well as various characters. | Animal Crossing Seasons Banner Art.jpg|Banner artwork showcasing the four seasons as well as various characters. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Isabelle Vector Art.png|[[Isabelle]] | Isabelle Vector Art.png|[[Isabelle]] | ||
Nooklings Vector Art.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]] | Nooklings Vector Art.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]] | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Notes== | + | == External links == |
+ | * [http://animal-crossing.com/ North American series website] | ||
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+ | == Notes== | ||
{{Note list}} | {{Note list}} | ||
− | ==References== | + | == References == |
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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{{To-do|Expand intro, add a reception section, and add a short paragraph on each game, expand gameplay sections, touch on the creation of the series, etc.}} | {{To-do|Expand intro, add a reception section, and add a short paragraph on each game, expand gameplay sections, touch on the creation of the series, etc.}} | ||
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[[Category:Animal Crossing series|*]] | [[Category:Animal Crossing series|*]] |