Animal crossing--->->->

If you’ve never played an Animal Crossing game before, don’t be put off. There’s no story or homework to catch up on to enjoy this outing. I’m envious of anyone who hasn’t already dipped their toes in. There’s so much to discover and fall in love with on your first outing. The series began life on the GameCube in 2001, which established many of the franchise’s long-running characteristics. The most notable of these is a real-time clock and calendar that mirrors the real-life passage of time. The seasons change as they do in real life. Playing at different times of day provides different things to see and do, too. While the game offers many things to explore, the core gameplay loop is simple. When you start, you’ll be given a basic dwelling and a loan from Tom Nook. You earn currency (known as bells) to pay off your loan, which in turn upgrades your dwelling. You’ll then be given a new loan to work off until you’ve got the biggest house in the village. But there are plenty of other things to do along the way. There’s a museum to fill with bugs, fossils, paintings, and more. You can collect shells, fruit, and seashells to sell for a profit. You can spend time socializing and sending letters or gifts to residents and real-life friends.