TheAnimal Crossingfranchise has been an outlet of creativity for legions of players since the first game’s release in 2001.Animal Crossinghas become a staple addition to Nintendo’s wide scope of first-party franchises and last year’sAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsbecame one of the developer’s fastest-selling games to date. WithNew Horizonsoffering even more customization options than previous games, players have fully taken advantage to make their own island paradises.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas been a title that many fans have turned to during the tumultuous time that has been the last year and a half. The game’s bevy of customization options has led to many players using the game as a creative outlet delivering amazing creations like one fan turning their house intoMisty’s Gym fromPokemon. Recently, one fan used the game’s many building options to turn their island into something a bit more menacing.
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Reddit user BookwormACNH used a plethora ofMario-related props to transform their island into the legendary Bowser’s Castle.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsadded a bundle ofMario-themed items to Nook Shoppingearlier this year so fans can fully turn their islands into the Mushroom Kingdom. The creation features many classic set pieces from theMariofranchise including Thwomps, the flagpoles. and even a pair of Fire Flowers at the castle’s entrance. The user also took the chance to dress up their character for the occasion, donning Mario’s iconic overalls and cap.
The addition ofMario-themed items intoAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas met with acclaim by fans for more reasons than just the creativity allowed by the iconic objects. The addition of theWarp Pipe added fast travelto the game, a feature whichNew Horizonshad previously lacked. Other fans discovered the Floating Blocks could be used within the game tocreate tunnels inNew Horizons.Animal Crossingfans were clamoring for the addition of Mario items, which have been a staple of the life-simulation series, since the game’s launch and many fans have taken advantage of their eventual introduction.
New Horizonshas seen frequent updateswith plenty of new content added since the game’s release last March. Major features like swimming and dreaming have added new gameplay experiences, while fan-favorite characters like Redd have returned with Brewster rumored to be coming to the island soon. With Nintendo confirming there will be more updates to come during 2021, fans ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsshould have plenty of things to do on their islands.
