While New Horizons has its upsides, it lacks much of the charm that New Leaf had in its prime. Villagers, online gameplay, NPCs… the list goes on a bit! So while we’re waiting for the sixth main Animal Crossing title for the Switch 2, let’s look back at the two previous games and dive deep into what makes New Leaf a better game than New Horizons.

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CHAPTERS:
(0:00): Intro
(2:47): Plot
(7:22): Tools
(12:58): Shops
(17:59): NPCs
(29:22): Villagers
(34:48): Updates
(38:23): Online
(44:55): Miscellaneous
(53:15): Conclusion