Cast the player as the town mayor, giving them power to build bridges and "public work projects".
A cranky mole who used to yell at players for turning off the game without saving. Animal Crossing: A Brief History
Released in March 2020, it became a cultural anchor during global lockdowns, allowing people to host virtual birthdays and weddings on their private islands. Iconic Figures The series is held together by its recurring characters: Animal Crossing
The tanuki (raccoon) businessman who provides your home and loans. While some see him as greedy, others view him as a saint for offering interest-free, no-deadline loans.
The cheerful Shizu (dog) secretary who first appeared in New Leaf and became the series' breakout star. Cast the player as the town mayor, giving
In 2001, Dōbutsu no Mori (Animal Forest) was released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. Unlike action games, it was a "life simulation" where time passed exactly as it did in the real world. Because the N64 lacked a real-time clock, Nintendo famously embedded one directly into the game cartridge. Crossing into the West
A guitar-playing dog based on Nintendo composer Kazumi Totaka, who performs weekly concerts. Iconic Figures The series is held together by
Over the next two decades, the series evolved across multiple platforms: Introduced online play and portability.