Animal Crossing (3DS)
Encyclopedia
Animal Crossing 3DS is an upcoming video game for the Nintendo 3DS
console
that will be released in 2012. It is the latest game in the Animal Crossing
series, where the player character
lives in a rural
village
populated with anthropomorphic animals. First announced at E3 2010, very few details have been released about the game, but it has been confirmed that the player will be working as the mayor of the animal village.
A trailer released at E3 2011 showcased features new to the Animal Crossing series that will be implemented in 3DS. Players might begin 3DS living in a tent, rather than a house, that will eventually be upgraded and expanded. Customization
, a major facet of the series, particularly in the player's ability to modify the character's appearance and furnish the living space, has also been enhanced: the character's pants and shoes can now be modified in addition to their shirt, hat, and accessory; and the ability to hang furniture on walls has been added. Features previously used in the Japanese exclusive Dōbutsu no Mori e+, such as benches and lamp posts, which had been removed from following releases, have returned. Another addition is the player's new ability to swim in the ocean that borders the village.
's stereoscopic
3D effects gave the game world "real, tangible depth," while IGN
editor Craig Harris described them as "subtle, but helpful." Both Harris and GameSpot
editor Tom McShea praised the level of detail in the game's environment and objects, stating that they exceed that of the game's predecessor, Animal Crossing: City Folk for the Wii
console.
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
console
Video game console
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that will be released in 2012. It is the latest game in the Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing
The Animal Crossing games have garnered positive response. The first three games are among the best-selling for their respective consoles. Animal Crossing has sold 2.321 million copies; Wild World 10.79 million; and City Folk 3.38 million...
series, where the player character
Player character
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told in the course of the game. A player character is a persona of the player who controls it. Player characters...
lives in a rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
populated with anthropomorphic animals. First announced at E3 2010, very few details have been released about the game, but it has been confirmed that the player will be working as the mayor of the animal village.
A trailer released at E3 2011 showcased features new to the Animal Crossing series that will be implemented in 3DS. Players might begin 3DS living in a tent, rather than a house, that will eventually be upgraded and expanded. Customization
Personalization
Personalization involves using technology to accommodate the differences between individuals. Once confined mainly to the Web, it is increasingly becoming a factor in education, health care Personalization involves using technology to accommodate the differences between individuals. Once confined...
, a major facet of the series, particularly in the player's ability to modify the character's appearance and furnish the living space, has also been enhanced: the character's pants and shoes can now be modified in addition to their shirt, hat, and accessory; and the ability to hang furniture on walls has been added. Features previously used in the Japanese exclusive Dōbutsu no Mori e+, such as benches and lamp posts, which had been removed from following releases, have returned. Another addition is the player's new ability to swim in the ocean that borders the village.
Reception
Very positive response has been given to the game's visuals. Patrick Klepek of G4TV felt that the game's use of the Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
's stereoscopic
Autostereoscopy
Autostereoscopy is any method of displaying stereoscopic images without the use of special headgear or glasses on the part of the viewer. Because headgear is not required, it is also called "glasses-free 3D" or "glassesless 3D"...
3D effects gave the game world "real, tangible depth," while IGN
IGN
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editor Craig Harris described them as "subtle, but helpful." Both Harris and GameSpot
GameSpot
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editor Tom McShea praised the level of detail in the game's environment and objects, stating that they exceed that of the game's predecessor, Animal Crossing: City Folk for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
console.