Animal Crossing is 25 years old today but Pokémon Pokopia has eaten its lunch
The Animal Crossing series celebrates its 25th anniversary, but its future is uncertain with the surprise success of Pokémon Pokopia. While Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a massive hit, Nintendo's early support cut-off and lack of sequel hints, coupled with Pokopia's similar cosy vibe and engaging mechanics, raise questions about the franchise's direction and relevance.
- Entities
- Game: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Game: Pokémon Pokopia
- Topic: Cosy Games
- Topic: Game Design
- Company: Nintendo
- Platform: Nintendo GameCube
- Platform: Nintendo 64
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