Hands down one of the best AC games

Animal Crossing New Leaf was my go-to Animal Crossing game before New Horizons came out. I love this game so much that I've put 10,000+ hours into it. Super fun, lots to do, villagers are super cute.

BEST GAME EVER!!

I love this game! My boyfriend bought me a Nintendo 3ds & got me this game as well, NOW I’m utterly hooked to the game; always playing it / meeting new friends through Facebook groups for it. Nice way to pass time.

A fun way to pass the time

I loved this version of animal crossing, it was so nice to see the game branch out and add other features, not only do you get to take care of your animals but you get to interact with the many shops in town deffently a fun way to pass the time !

ANCL is my favourite Animal Crossing game. It's so addictive and has so much more you can do than the previous games. You can get your hair done, do public works projects, get coffee, visit friends and a lot more new things! Like the other Animal Crossing games, its addictive and fun and still has all the villagers you know and love, but you can also swim and dive for sea creatures in this version! Its just so fun. My fav game for sure.

Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a Nintendo 3DS video game which was released in 2012.

The game starts with the player travelling to a new city by train. They are asked a number of questions, which will allow them to choose to play as either a male or female townsperson. You can input a name, select the map for your city, and choose a plot of land for your house. When you arrive in town, you find out that you will be the new acting mayor, which comes along with a set of different tasks and duties to attend to.

This is best described as a simulation game, because the gameplay revolves around a simulated city life experience where you're the mayor. You have a number of different citizens whom you can talk to and make friends with, different ways to develop your town, shops to visit, and ways to make money and customize your home and appearance.

All of this takes place in real time, so when it's 10:00AM in real life, it's the same time in the game. The same can be said of the seasons, which will change in true fashion to the world around you. This makes for a more realistic setting, however it's somewhat limiting for those who wish to do more things in one gameplay sitting. There's a way around this, called "time travelling", in which you simply adjust the in-game date or time to whatever it is you need to move the game forward.

The characters are all very cute. There are a variety of different animal species that will make up your town, from hamsters, to alligators, or even sheep. They have different personalities and schedules, so some may be more approachable during the early morning while others like to party all night! It's fun to try to make friends with the townsfolk, who will in turn give you gifts or visit you at your house.

An online component is also available. Provided you have friends online who are playing the game, you can visit their town and they can visit yours. There's also an island where you can interact with individuals worldwide, allowing you to play games with people from a different country. This is a very fun way to communicate with others in a safe environment.

This is a relaxing experience for those of you who don't want anything too complicated or involving. It's also very suitable for all ages, as there's no violence or rude language that could upset certain players. I would recommend it for casual gamers of any age.