SynopsisLive in a town where the relationships that you build with animals have as much impact on your life as those you build with humans. In Animal Crossing: City Folk, you can indulge in your favorite activities all day long. Time passes in this world at a real pace, so you can observe holidays and seasonal celebrations at just the right times. Feel free to fish all day or hang out with friends, just make sure that you maintain thriving connections with your neighbors. In Animal Crossing: City Folk, the heart of the action is found in building relationships with the animals in your town as well as with other players. Spend your time doing the activities that matter most to you, whether it's playing in the snow, catching fireflies or cultivating friendships with the creatures who move in and out of the town. Design clothes and patterns for the animals to wear. Exchange letters, gifts and favors with your neighbors to cultivate friendships. And remember to listen closely to the animals ~ they always have good stories to share.
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I never played the previous Animal Crossing games, so my experience with Animal Crossing City Folk is as a beginner to the series. That having been said, I do not experience the disappointment I hear from players of the previous games that little has changed. The interaction with characters, other Wii friends online, activities, player and house customization all keep me entertained for far longer than I would have expected. I don't even realize how much time has passed while playing. The graphics are fun, the background music is subtle so as not to be annoying. There are contests on particular calender days/holidays, challenges catching rare fish/bugs, digging for fossils. There is so much to do here or unlock I bought the game guide.
My one complaint would probly effect gamers playing at night. The stores close after 10pm which leaves you unable to purchase or sell items. In the end, it forced me to change the internal game clock so that I could move ahead in the game when playing it at night.
One more thing, it is not exactly a complaint but when you visit the salon to change your hairstyle you don't customize it yourself. (Which I was expecting). Instead you answer a short series of questions about your choice in style and based on your answers the game changes your hairstyle for you. Surprise!
What's great about it: Silly, relaxing fun activities to keep entertaining for hours.
What's not so great: Stores are only open 8am-10pm limiting activities at night unless you change the clock