Animal Crossing's Most Limiting Feature Is Something More Games Should Steal

One feature from Animal Crossing that could be seen as a limitation of the game is actually a huge improvement that I think other games should still.

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Jennifer Parker

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Animal Crossingon the GameCubewas one of my first experiences with a game where there wasn’t really an end-goal.

Animal Crossing’s slower pace helps the game feel more relaxing.

While not all genres would benefit from this, I can think of some games that would.

Animal Crossing Isabelle in front of a Tomodachi Life character

I think it would also benefit players like me who may need to be forced to slow down.

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Animal Crossing’s Isabelle looking confused and happy with gameplay behind her.

Animal Crossing Hew Horizons Angry Marshal Thinking About Frustrating Bell Vouchers

Tom Nook in front of images from Metaphor and Stardew Valley

Feature Image Credit: Sean Migalla

New Year display during Countdown event in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Tom Nook and Isabelle from ACNH on a blurred background from New Leaf

A Stardew Valley player with a melon on their flourishing farm

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