Is AC a game for girls/boring?

[CasualWheezer]

I don't think Animal Crossing is a girl's game or anything like that, I think anyone could play it and have a great time. Since the game is all about things happening in real time, I think some might find it boring because it's not that kind of game where one can progress quickly.

 

[Romaki]

Old thread, but it honestly doesn't matter what people think. There's nothing wrong with a game being boring, there's nothing wrong with a game being for girls. People just like to project their own insecurities, because these individuals feel the need to be valided through "violent" and supposed masculine games. Just let them be. Games are for everyone, everyone enjoys a certain type of game. If you love Animal Crossing, you've found a game that brought you a lot of joy and that's really all that matters. ^__^

 

[tybalt_cake]

old thread from 2015 bumped woop woop

well friendly reminder that life is too short to care if a fragile man thinks a cute animal game is "gay" or "for pussies" , lmao mike stfu

 

[BluebearL]

I don't think that it is a girls game at all! I know lots of boys and girls who play it but I guess if you haven't actually played it~ from outside appearances it looks like a simple, fluffy animal game (cliche I know)

 

[Alyx]

Anyone that talks crap about Animal Crossing probably has never played it. It's not boring and it's not for a specific gender. Anyone can play it.

 

[Laconic]

Any guy who says AC is a female series is delusional and insecure.
If anything it's offensive to imply that games that take concentration, organization, and daily dedication to play are "girl exclusives". It reinforces that guys are "dumb monkeys who don't have the attention span for that." ....

I and friends play this, Stardew Valley, Don't Starve Together, etc etc all the time. And I never had a friend be like "Dude we can't play this, it's a GIRL game afhfbjfg." And I mean, if someone ever does say that, I don't know what tf one would even do but cringe.

I have had friends think the game was just a city builder though, and thought it sounded boring. They were the type of people that preferred fast paced, high action games, and that's fine. But I don't think any game/anything is innately "boring", and that you can realistically get into anything and enjoy it. Being bored of things is more of a privilege, and if you have the option to play things that sound like more fun, there's nothing wrong with that.

 

[MarzipanDragyn]

Because GOD FORBID a game not have guns, language, s3x appeal, drugs, alcohol, and explosions in it. Apparently if it's not a war zone, or rated M, and some 12 year old isn't screaming at you that they screwed your mother, it's not worth playing...

Yeah, bite me. Apparently, being able to pay off your house loan is too ridiculous of a gaming fantasy XD

I fail to understand how people can't seem to grasp that not all games have to involve fighting and chaos. AC is calmer than most, and you can have fun without having to compete or put stress on yourself or others. You can actually run things, get things done, create things, etc. The only time I feel irritated is when my villagers keep trying to take my bells when they know we have a PWP to finish. Is it really that unreasonable? Wanting to play a game just to have fun and make friends?

But no, we gotta be MACHO no matter what we're doing... Being able to have a calm and peaceful life is CERTAINLY the most ridiculous gaming fantasy to exist... (Can you tell I've gotten angry about this before? ) But hey, how could I POSSIBLY know? I'm just a stupid "gamer girl".


I could rant for days on end, but I really need to stop doing that. It's not good for my health to get wound up all the time ': D

 

[moonbyu]

it is NOT a girl's game. i know a lot of boys who play "boy's" games and like to play a little animal crossing.

 

[LunarMako]

Maybe they just say that because a lot of girls play it. But there is "manly" stuff, just as there is "girly" stuff. Besides it is 2019. We can all be manly and girly. It's just a game.

Now in the case of pocket camp, I do find there seems to be a lot more nicer choices for womans clothes then mens. But maybe that's just because I am not paying attention to the mens. Who knows.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

There's a bit of male bashing here and really not needed.

I'm a guy and have played AC for nearly fifteen years.
It's got fishing and bug catching. Something for everyone.

Not a gender specific game.

 

[Hayleigh_1]

I don’t think animal crossing is just for girls at all! I think that animal crossing is a relaxing game for both genders and yeah because t isn’t action packed people just assume it is for girls, which I think is silly to be honest. It is fun for everyone to take control and explore their creativity in creating their town and I don’t think that boys or men should be looked down on for playing animal crossing or games that are similar to animal crossing!!!