New Horizons definitely was not in development for 8 years... :u
Game still not finished?
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New Horizons definitely was not in development for 8 years... :u
Depends on your definition of devolpment
MorningStar
Seven, Seven--
It's not fair to hold New Horizons to the same standards as the other games because "This is never how it's been done before," because of COURSE it's not. The Switch is a vastly different kind of system from the 3DS. Advancement is definitely a thing, and if we're going to accept the fantastic graphics and the changes being implemented (flower rules, terraforming, furniture outside, paths, etc) then we're going to have to accept that a LOT of games add DLC over time now. Sometimes paid, sometimes not.
Mars Adept
Circles and spirals in mind…
I’m pretty sure it’s only been in development for three. Remember, there were the spin-offs and both Splatoon games.
The fact that people are ok with the game being unfinished despite taking years to release and being delayed baffles me.
Soot Sprite
~dirty~
I don’t think just because something comes with updates it’s less finished than a game that doesn’t. If anything it just adds more content, and if it’s free, I don’t understand why it upsets people so much.
In what way is it unfinished? Also still depends on what you mean by devolpment. Game development is waaay more then just the making the product.
Mars Adept
Circles and spirals in mind…
Because it’s adding things that should’ve been there in the first place.
CalSamurai
Senior Member
I think it's kinda fair to say the game could be considered "incomplete", when so so many staple shops, main-stay important characters, and other things (gyroids, furniture sets, perfect fruit) are just not in the game at all.
Also, Nintendo is really good at abandoning games (Mario Party, Mario Maker 2's "extra styles" tab with a singular style, etc).
And yeah, we're confirmed to be getting "free updates", but this is only known to be seasonal holidays and multiplayer on launch.
The other bigger things though people are disappointed about though, will probably cost if we get them at all
Excuse the negative tone of this post, I'm just pretty disappointed.
Also, Nintendo is really good at abandoning games (Mario Party, Mario Maker 2's "extra styles" tab with a singular style, etc).
And yeah, we're confirmed to be getting "free updates", but this is only known to be seasonal holidays and multiplayer on launch.
The other bigger things though people are disappointed about though, will probably cost if we get them at all
Excuse the negative tone of this post, I'm just pretty disappointed.
Ok so let's not have updates at all and just keep what's currently there... What if they make event updates and add entirely new content as time goes on? It's impossible for them to have everything possible in the game already so the updates are their way of keeping the game fresh.
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X0XGabbyX0X
professional slacker
I personally think that many people speculate that Nintendo might be using the updates as a "cover-up" so to say. People think that maybe Nintendo ran out of time for this game and are relying on the update excuse to add the content later on. I don't see this as much of a problem, but I get how some may be disappointed. Content is still content.
Mars Adept
Circles and spirals in mind…
I’d say when things go from just being an idea to pre-production is when development truly starts, but eh.
And to answer your question:
No Holidays
Many Special NPCs Missing
No Gyroids
Presumably No Pitfall Seeds
Basic Furniture Items Apparently Missing As Well
There’s only about 20 special NPCs in the game counting the new ones they’ve introduced.
Sad to see they’re putting the Splatoon formula into Animal Crossing. I’d wait another year for the game if it means we got a finished product.
Exactly and it makes no sense. The game is finished and I can't wait to see what's added with the new updates
CalSamurai
Senior Member
I mean we have datamined evidence of all the stuff that is and isn't in the game now basically. Why can't someone voice an opinion or thought off of that?
Its mostly because of how dismissive these 'opinions' are, and the fact these opinions are more alone the line of complaints. The negativity is getting out of hand, as well.
Well that's just the stuff that hasn't been made officially known. Holidays are not there simply because they probably plan on doing new things each year or something close to that.
Also removing gyriods or any other items doesn't make the game unfinished whatsoever.
X0XGabbyX0X
professional slacker
Exactly. I think it's better to be vocal about anything we find off about the game than keep quiet. Critiquing isn't bad. We might as well share our thoughts and opinions if we are privileged enough to have the platform to do so.
Mars Adept
Circles and spirals in mind…
Considering how long and exhausting the wait was(over 6 years!), I think it’s fair for us to complain, especially since we’re all likely stressed from what’s been happening in the real world for the past few weeks.
Although you're complaining over things that might not even be true. You might as well complain that there's a monster under your bed.
I understand that it might stress you though.
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No.. you don't have the right to complain. If you don't like what you see, don't get it. The fact of the matter is complaining is a pretty big insult to the developers. They've clearly worked VERY hard on these games, despite what was added or removed. We also don't know what will be added as free content, or paid DLC. Either way, nothing is final. The game is complete.
We could have NEVER gotten New Horizons, and be stuck with New Leaf.
