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Was the online feature regarding the app confirmed for release date? I haven't done much research into the whole app feature.
Anyone else worried the game is much shorter and watered down than New Leaf?
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Was the online feature regarding the app confirmed for release date? I haven't done much research into the whole app feature.
I'm assuming you watched the one "review" where the guy claimed he was in "endgame" already after 80 hrs? You can clearly see that wasn't the case as his house was still tiny and town looked incredibly undeveloped. From GX, we know that reviewers couldn't show the town past the current date.
My guess is the minimum time required to upgrade Nook's Cranny is longer than the embargo date. They didn't want any reviewer spoiling the upgraded shop and whatever other things unlock after it's upgraded so they enforced this rule. Remember that in NL, most of main street was unlocked AFTER the first Nookling upgrade. In other words, I think it's far too soon to worry. I'm sure Nintendo wouldn't release an AC game that many non-hardcore fans would call "done" in less than a month.
they said in the direct that the "nook link" feature would be available in the app shortly after release, march 2020. that's all we know regarding the release date right now, but it'll be available this month.
I think we all need to take a deep breath. A lot of people have the same concern including me, but remember that this game is going to receive free updates. If it's not in the game now, they're most likely going to add it in a future update. They probably don't want people time traveling to unlock things like Brewster and other shops right away, so they could be locking them behind free content updates. I also heard there are some things that reviewers aren't allowed to show or talk about, though I'm not 100% sure about that. There's no way they're going to reveal the entire game before it's released.
We'll just have to see! I'm sure the game is going to be fantastic.I think we all need to try and think about everything positive that's been shown in the game so far, instead of worrying about potential negatives. We're close to only 3 more days now.
Yeah, I just watched a video where the reviewer said they couldn't give certain details. So I think we just need to be patient and wait and play it for ourselves to find things out. I doubt it'll be a bad game or have a lot of things that make it not as great
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Really?! Do you happen to remember the source? I've been wishing for that feature for AGES!
I think it was mentioned in a review video? Something about how our first 3 villagers after the starting 2 will have us gather the materials for their house and furniture
Both this forum and the subreddit are constantly worrying about stuff when they haven’t even played the game, it’s so draining! Not only is it plain negative, but even if features you want are missing Nintendo already showed us that there will be several free updates rolling out so the game will keep growing. Just chill out and enjoy the anticipation lmao
Both this forum and the subreddit are constantly worrying about stuff when they haven’t even played the game, it’s so draining! Not only is it plain negative, but even if features you want are missing Nintendo already showed us that there will be several free updates rolling out so the game will keep growing. Just chill out and enjoy the anticipation lmao
To add to this I seem to see so many negative posts about what they haven't added... think about all the new stuff they HAVE as well.
if you only think about the game in terms of its basic goals, the game is pretty short. but the game isn't just about getting all the fossils and upgrading your house to the max, it's about making your game the way you want it to be, especially in new horizons with all the customization features they've given us. if you just go through the game trying to fill out your museum without getting to know your villagers, adding ramps and bridges, making lil outdoor areas and paths, then you're going to probably leave with the impression that the game didn't have anything in it. all the new added features are basically add-ons and improvements to what new leaf was, so i'd dare to say new leaf is now more short an watered down with new horions on the block. i understand a lot of this is just anxiety and worries that typically come with the moments before a big event, but we need to stop being blinded by that. but i guess you could also make the argument that i'm being too optimistic.
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I think people have a right to be a bit nervous, as long as it isn’t directly being rude to or hurting anyone. New Leaf is an 8 year old game, and we’ve gone a very long time without a mainline game. People just want it to be worth the wait I feel, and to see a lot of strange omissions is a bit off putting.
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This.
I'm honestly worried sick that we have been waiting for this game for so long and it'll just be mediocre at best.
After seeing data-mine stuff, I'm honestly a little disappointed. I know Nintendo confirmed free updates but the only thing specifically mentioned was holiday free updates. Theres MAJOR things I was expecting from this game that are missing and I worry if something like that will come in an update.
Me too. I really hope they just cut this much of the "fluffy" content to really fine tune the engine and core mechanics, but it's still not the level of polish & completion I'd expect of a main game of an essential Nintendo franchise
It's been 8 years!!!
But why are you worried that it would be mediocre? All of the big hit Nintendo IPs up to this point have been absolutely stellar. Mario Odessey, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Splatoon (1 and 2), and Smash. Those are all of the really big main ones I can think of so far. that I know are from Nintendo and not another developer. There have been some let downs (I'm looking at you Mario Tennis Aces), but Nintendo isn't a company that is known for stripping content from their games.
I understand not wanting a favorite game be a total letdown. I went through that with the Sims and it is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Especially when it is a favorite childhood game. But all this distrust with Nintendo (and New Horizons) right before relase seems a little unexpected and it confuses me.
it's important to look specifically at Splatoon because the devs for Splatoon are the devs for Animal Crossing New Horizons
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I haven't really gotten into any other Nintendo games so I don't know how they do. Having a childhood game flunk is a personal paranoia I have. I pretty much associate all of Nintendo with Animal Crossing so this game being a letdown would suck. Also, I think, for me personally at least, this "distrust" comes from Pocket Camp. I know that game was nothing close to a mainline release, but seeing all the crafting and update features really rubs me the wrong way. When I saw some people mention possible microtransactions, that would ruin the whole series for me hands down. I really don't want this game to turn into what Pocket Camp became.
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i guarantee you here 100% that the switch animal crossing game will NEVER ever have microtransactions. its just not a thing. pocket camp has it because its a free mobile game. its not even the same team working on the game.
Exactly, although I hope it's faster then NL because it was so slow
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Yeah I'm sure the updates will be more then just events
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Me too. I really hope they just cut this much of the "fluffy" content to really fine tune the engine and core mechanics, but it's still not the level of polish & completion I'd expect of a main game of an essential Nintendo franchise
What are some examples of missing polish?
That is totally fair! I was rubbed the wrong way about crafting at first too because I wasn't expecting it. But, I'm also really looking forward to it now because it is new. I really don't think it will turn out like Pocket Camp, though I wouldn't be surprised if they put elements in Pocket Camp as a test run to see how they would be received in a mainline game.
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I'm pretty worried myself (assuming it's true), especially since Switch games aren't cheap. My biggest concern is that these basic missing features will be added via an "expansion" DLC pack you have to shell out more money for, similar to Pokémon Sword and Shield or that you'll need a paid
subscription to experience the full game. It wouldn't surprise me if it happens, but I'm still hoping Nintendo will add some features that they couldn't via a free update (at least more than 10 villagers).
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