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18 Reasons Why "Animal Crossing" Is The Best Video Game Ever

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18 Reasons Why "Animal Crossing" Is The Best Video Game Ever

Jenna Beilby

I'm not the kind of person who really likes all those fast-paced video games where you're trying to beat the bad guy, while trying not to let your character die. Those are fun every now and then, but I much prefer laid-back simulators. Tomodachi Life, Nintendogs, Stardew Valley, Endless Ocean, and anything in the Animal Crossing series are my usual picks, with Pokémon as the only story-based game I play.

My favorite game of all is Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which is very freeform and totally adorable, with a hefty dose of humor. It even makes some accurate observations on the human condition. Thus, I present you 18 reasons why ACNL is such a great game, in pictures. (And yes, I am one of those people who saves screenshots of video games!)

1. Blathers the owl

Blathers is one of my favorite characters in the series. He's a hoot!

2. Slapstick humor!

Poor Isabelle looks so worried.

3. Kapp'n the singing kappa

True, true.

4. Real estate's attitude toward money

Does he not know how much work it took me to pay off the last loan? Pocket change? Really?

5. Video games commenting on video games

What does it mean when your video game implies that it isn't wholesome fun? Is your video game telling you not to play itself?

6. The similes

No comment.

7. Saharah the traveling decorator

Okay, then.

8. Fishy puns

Yes, your character has something clever to say for literally every bug or fish you catch.

9. Nailing human nature spot-on

How many of you can honestly say you've never considered doing this? N.B. This isn't actually from New Leaf, but rather Happy Home Designer. I just threw it in for fun.

10. Gulliver's delusions

This is just one example, but Gulliver says a lot of hilarious things.

11. How the villagers got their new mayor

You step off the train and are surrounded by animals who are convinced that you must be their new mayor.

12. Jingle the reindeer

I love mushrooms, but I've gotta agree with Jingle on this one.

13. Coffee...

I kind of wish Brewster was real, because his coffee sure sounds amazing!

14. Motivational messages

See? I'm sure you feel better about yourself already! (Maybe.)

15. Kapp'n is way too accurate

Basically how I've felt all semester.

16. Wisdom from Pascal

He's always full of pithy truths, but he only shares if you give him a scallop.

17. Animal egos

Some characters are just so much fun to watch; the kind of personality that I would hate in real life, but adore in fiction. (Just like Poirot!)

18. Gulliver perfectly describes being a young adult

I'm grown up! I'm grown up!

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18 Reasons Why "Animal Crossing" Is The Best Video Game Ever

Video games commenting on video games.

1. Blathers the owl

2. Slapstick humor!

3. Kapp'n the singing kappa

4. Real estate's attitude toward money

5. Video games commenting on video games

6. The similes

7. Saharah the traveling decorator

8. Fishy puns

9. Nailing human nature spot-on

10. Gulliver's delusions

11. How the villagers got their new mayor

12. Jingle the reindeer

13. Coffee...

14. Motivational messages

15. Kapp'n is way too accurate

16. Wisdom from Pascal

17. Animal egos

18. Gulliver perfectly describes being a young adult

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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