After a brief introduction by Tom Nook, you’re named “Resident Representative” and sent out to find the perfect location for your new home. After creating a character with your preferred body type - I don’t think the word “gender” is present in this game - you’re taken to a deserted island and joined by two random animals, who will be your first neighbors. The first few days of Animal Crossing: New Horizons are centered around what you can’t do more than what you can. While it’s too early to say for sure, New Horizons has the best shot at changing this habit of mine. It’s why every time I start up a new entry in the series - and I’ve played them all - I know there is a point a month or two down the line where I’ll just let it go, move onto sometime else and only check in on holidays.

That type of personality does not lend itself well to the Animal Crossing concept, one where there is no real ending and no sense of victory. I’m always looking for what’s new, wanting to beat a game and move on to the next one. Animal Crossing is a series that has always been at odds with the type of gamer I am.

Animal crossing pc apk