Editing Animal Crossing (series)

'''''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 [[bug]]s, socializing with the [[villager]]s, or collecting items. ''Animal Crossing'' is open-ended and 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, and special events happening on certain days in the year.

The ''Animal Crossing'' series was made by [[Katsuya Eguchi]] and [[Hisashi Nogami]]. Eguchi got the idea for ''Animal Crossing'' when he moved to Kyoto to work at Nintendo. Speaking to Edge Magazine in 2008 he said: ''"Animal Crossing features three themes: family, friendship and community. But the reason I wanted to investigate them was a result of being so lonely when I arrived in Kyoto! Chiba is east of Tokyo and quite a distance from Kyoto, and when I moved there I left my family and friends behind. In doing so, I realised that being close to them – being able to spend time with them, talk to them, play with them – was such a great, important thing. I wondered for a long time if there would be a way to recreate that feeling, and that was the impetus behind the original Animal Crossing.''" <ref>{{cite web|author=James Newton|date=December 14, 2011|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/12/feature_celebrating_10_years_of_animal_crossing|title=Celebrating 10 Years of Animal Crossing|site=Nintendo Life|retrieved=October 24, 2023}}</ref>

As an {{wp|Nonlinear gameplay|open-ended}} {{wp|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.

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 {{wp|Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic}}, and as such, can 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 {{wp| 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.

Although earlier games offer few options in terms of customization, more recent games like {{NH|nolink}} feature the ability to not only customize the appearance of the player, but also more [[designing]] options in term of interior and exterior. Interior designing aspects include [[wallpaper]]s, [[flooring]], [[rugs]], lighting, [[soundscapes]], and [[furniture]] in the player's [[Player house|home]], as well as the home's [[house customization|exterior]] changes. Exterior designing aspects include the placement of either furniture, [[public works project]]s, [[bridges]], or [[incline]] depending on the game, as well as the changes made to the town's flora and landscaping via the [[Island Designer Construction Permit]].

Despite being an {{wp|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.

! [[File:DnM Box.jpg|100px|center|link=Doubutsu no Mori]]

! {{DnM}}{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|どうぶつの森|Dōbutsu no Mori|Animal Forest}}}}

| '''[[Nintendo 64]]''' <br> {{Flag|JPN}} April 14, 2001

| The first game in the series, originally released on the [[Nintendo 64]] in Japan.

! {{DnM+}}{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|どうぶつの森+|Dōbutsu no Mori+|Animal Forest+}}}}

| '''[[Nintendo GameCube]]''' <br> {{Flag|JPN}} December 14, 2001

| Released in Japan as a Nintendo GameCube port of the original game on Nintendo 64. {{DnM+|nolink}} expands upon the original {{DnM|nolink}}, including the addition of the [[museum]], [[Able Sisters]], and [[Animal Island]].

! {{PG}}

| '''[[Nintendo GameCube]]''' <br> {{Flag|USA}} September 16, 2002<br>{{Flag|AUS}} October 17, 2003<br>{{Flag|EUR}} September 24, 2004

| The first game to be released in the west, {{PG|nolink}} changed numerous aesthetic and gameplay elements from {{DnM+|nolink}}, as well as adding new regional events.

! [[File:DnMe+ Outer Box.png|100px|center|link=Doubutsu no Mori e+]]

| A re-localization of {{PG|nolink}} for Japan, {{DnMe+|nolink}} featured additional changes and updates, including new [[villager]]s, critters, and enhanced [[e-Reader]] support. Released exclusively in Japan.

! [[File:DnM iQue Box.jpg|100px|center|link=Dòngwù Sēnlín]]

! [[File:CF Box NA.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: City Folk]]

! [[File:NL Box NA.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]

! {{NLWa}}{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|とびだせ どうぶつの森 amiibo+|Tobidase Dōbutsu no Mori amiibo+|Jump Out Animal Forest amiibo+}}}}

|An expansion update for {{NL|short|nolink}}, {{NLWa|short|nolink}} brought back [[villager]]s cut since {{DnMe+|nolink}}, introduced an area known as the [[campground]], and added [[amiibo]] functionality. The expansion also included crossover villagers with the likes of ''[[The Legend of Zelda|Zelda]]'', ''[[Splatoon]]'', [[Sanrio]], and ''[[Monster Hunter]]''. {{NLWa|short|nolink}} was released as a standalone updated version of the game.

! [[File:NH Box NA.png|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]

! {{NH}}{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|あつまれ どうぶつの森|Atsumare Dōbutsu no Mori|lit. Get Together: Animal Forest}}}}

| The first main {{SER|nolink}} game to be in high-definition, {{NH|short|nolink}} features the player living on a deserted island hosted by [[Nook Inc.]], and they are given the task to promote the island and gain the attention of [[K.K. Slider]]. {{NH|short|nolink}} introduces the ability to [[DIY recipes|craft items]], allowing the player to craft furniture and tools alongside special goods such as {{I|fish bait|NH}} to catch fish. Additional features in {{NH|short|nolink}} include the ability to place [[furniture]] outside, a new [[Island Designer Construction Permit|application]] to modify cliffs, water, and paths, changes to villager interactions and personalities, a [[Ladder]] and [[Vaulting Pole]] for easier navigation, and the ability to host multiplayer sessions without relying on friend lists. {{NH|short|nolink}} gained notoriety in the midst of the {{wp|COVID-19 pandemic}}, and it has sold 43.38 million copies, eclipsing {{NL|short|nolink}} to become the best-selling ''Animal Crossing'' game.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html |title=Top Selling Title Sales Units |author=[[Nintendo]] |date=September 30, 2023 |retrieved=January 3, 2024}}</ref> {{NH|short|nolink}} received many [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history|regular updates]] that added new features and modified content.

 

 

| '''[[Nintendo 3DS]]''' <br> {{Flag|JPN}} July 30, 2015<br>{{Flag|USA}} September 25, 2015<br>{{Flag|EUR}} October 2, 2015<br>{{Flag|AUS}} October 3, 2015

! [[File:aF Box North America.jpg|100px|center|link=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival]]

! {{aF}}{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|どうぶつの森amiiboフェスティバル|Dōbutsu no Mori: amiibo Fesutibaru}}}}

| '''[[Wii U]]'''<br>{{Flag|USA}} November 13, 2015<br>{{Flag|EUR}} November 20, 2015<br>{{Flag|JPN}} November 21, 2015<br>{{Flag|AUS}} November 21, 2015

| '''iOS/Android'''<br>{{Flag|AUS}} October 25, 2017 (Beta)<br>{{Flag|JPN}} November 21, 2017<br>{{Flag|USA}} November 21, 2017<br>{{Flag|EUR}} November 21, 2017

{{Main|List of Animal Crossing soundtracks}}

Multiple {{SER|short|nolink}} games, along with {{Film}}, have received official soundtrack releases.

{{Main|Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori}}

A feature-length film based on {{WW}} was released in Japan in 2006.

{{Main|List of Animal Crossing manga}}

Numerous manga have been created based on the {{SER|nolink}}.

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* [https://animalcrossing.nintendo.com/ North American series website]

* [https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mori/index.html Japanese series website]

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