meltydreams
Junior Member
Hi everyone! This is my first post here and I figured this would be the best place to gather some insight. I want to get started on Animal Crossing, but I'm not sure if I want to get started on New Leaf or New Horizons. I picked up a 3DS recently for some other stuff, and I figured that NL is on the table, but I also have a copy of NH. I played NL like crazy when I was younger but never really got a deep-dive into NH, especially with all of the updates that came out. My NH island is in dire need of restarting, so it would be a fresh start regardless of which game I decide to play first. (I might get around to both of them, it depends on my satisfaction with which game I pick and my free time)
I've tried to lay out some pros & cons for each game that I've gathered/can remember:
New Leaf:
Pros:
- 3DS is more compact, which will be nice because I will be going to college next year.
- There's a bit of a nostalgia factor for me.
- I like the music a bit more.
- Tools don't break!
- I feel nice and cutesy when I play on my 3DS (this is kind of a joke)
- More options for progression with unlocking new stores & upgrading stores (to my knowledge).
- Tortimer's Island!
Cons:
- Worse graphics.
- Not as much room for customization around the island.
- Worse QoL (to my knowledge)
- No TV connectivity.
New Horizons:
Pros:
- Better graphics.
- Lots of room for creative expression with decorating & island shaping.
- Still portable, even if to a lesser degree.
- Better QoL (to my knowledge)
- Options for TV connectivity.
Cons:
- Not as compact as the 3DS, especially considering I am reliant on a Pro Controller because my JoyCons don't work.
- Breakable tools! This really bothered me when I first played NH, but I'm sure I can adapt.
- The music isn't as good as NL, but not bad by any means.
Please note that both of my consoles are modded. Although I have a tiny preference for vanilla, if modding makes a considerable difference in deciding please do not hesitate to let me know! I am not familiar with the AC modding scene in the slightest.
If anyone has anything to add, feel free to add it!
I've tried to lay out some pros & cons for each game that I've gathered/can remember:
New Leaf:
Pros:
- 3DS is more compact, which will be nice because I will be going to college next year.
- There's a bit of a nostalgia factor for me.
- I like the music a bit more.
- Tools don't break!
- I feel nice and cutesy when I play on my 3DS (this is kind of a joke)
- More options for progression with unlocking new stores & upgrading stores (to my knowledge).
- Tortimer's Island!
Cons:
- Worse graphics.
- Not as much room for customization around the island.
- Worse QoL (to my knowledge)
- No TV connectivity.
New Horizons:
Pros:
- Better graphics.
- Lots of room for creative expression with decorating & island shaping.
- Still portable, even if to a lesser degree.
- Better QoL (to my knowledge)
- Options for TV connectivity.
Cons:
- Not as compact as the 3DS, especially considering I am reliant on a Pro Controller because my JoyCons don't work.
- Breakable tools! This really bothered me when I first played NH, but I'm sure I can adapt.
- The music isn't as good as NL, but not bad by any means.
Please note that both of my consoles are modded. Although I have a tiny preference for vanilla, if modding makes a considerable difference in deciding please do not hesitate to let me know! I am not familiar with the AC modding scene in the slightest.
If anyone has anything to add, feel free to add it!