Summary
Over the years, the interior design aspect has become one of the biggest selling points for theAnimal Crossingseries. While the items fans had to collect and the points players needed to earn to get a good ranking with the Happy Home Academy has always been in the game since its humble beginnings on the GameCube, making a home for themselves was always just a facet that tied into the theme of striking it out on one’s own thatAnimal Crossingstarted with. Over time, collecting furniture and decor has become much more important to the franchise as a whole.
There are a number ofAnimal Crossingplayers who look forward to what new furniture will be available in every new installment. When it came toNew Horizons, some players used what they found in the overview trailers to plan their islands well in advance, coming up with concepts and themes before the game had even released. Out of all the items of furniture players can get in-game, theitems based on other Nintendo franchisesare incredibly popular. In this area,The Legend of Zeldain particular is due for some special treatment.
The Legend of Zelda Deserves to Shine Out of All the Nintendo Furniture in the Next Animal Crossing
Easter Egg-Like Furniture Items are an Animal Crossing Staple
Just as even the originalAnimal Crossingsaw fans collecting furnishings, wallpapers, and carpets to personalize their homes, the inclusion of Nintendo-themed collectibles dates back just as far. Not only could players collect NES games they could play in their houses, but a full “Nintendo Set” featured items pulled straight from real-life and other franchises. This furniture set could be found in eachAnimal Crossinginstallmentall the way toAnimal Crossing: New Leafwhich had the largest selection of items to date.
Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s Favoritism Towards One Nintendo IP In Particular
In many ways,Animal Crossing: New Horizonmarked a new beginning for the AC series as a whole. This was felt with the expansive customization options offered for the first time ever, the frequent updates, andeven theHappy Home ParadiseDLC. Another important change was the fact that the classic “Nintendo Set” was completely absent. This would lead to the “MarioContent Update” which added tons of items from power-ups such as the Fire Flower, costumes of iconicSuper Mariocharacters, and even the Warp Pipe item which teleports players across their lsland. These would be the only Nintendo items added toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
Legend of Zelda Getting the Spotlight in Animal Crossing is Overdue
While theMarioupdate was welcome in many ways, especially since it was part ofSuper Mario’s 35th anniversary celebrations, it left a rather large hole inNew Horizons' furnishing options. Iconic items like Arwing, the Metroid, and even the Master Sword weren’t in the game at all after being present in every game prior. This, alongside how Nintendo letThe Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary pass by with very little fanfare compared toMario’s own milestone, proves that the iconic action-adventure series deserves the same treatment.
Zelda Should Shine in the Next Animal Crossing, But It Shouldn’t Be Alone
In order to giveZeldathe same treatment asMario, that would mean making sure that many items iconic to the series are represented in items fans can collect inAnimal Crossing. BetweenBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, there’s plenty of potential for a fullZelda-inspired set, but while it should take up the majority of the Nintendo items,the classic Nintendo set and newerMarioitemsshould most certainly return. After all, the convenience of the Warp Pipes was welcomed by many players, and going without it would be an oversight.
