Where the mild things are: inside the phenomenon that is Animal Crossing
Róisín Kiberd on why Animal Crossing isn’t entirely an escape from life
It begins with a ‘Nook Inc Deserted Island Getaway Package’. You’re given a ticket, and are spirited away to the empty yet idyllic island you’ll call home.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers some very timely escapism, inviting the player into a placid, slow-moving world of gentle routine and exploration.
The latest in a series of games dating back to 2001, New Horizons couldn’t have arrived at a better time. It was released worldwide on March ...