Chris Buffa (Modojo): Nintendo released the original Animal Crossing in the United States on April 14, 2001. At first, this charming title reminded us of Electronic Arts’ The Sims, though any perceived similarities quickly evaporated once we played the game. The concept of living in a town populated with anthropomorphic critters was a tough sell to some people. For us, it provided a welcome escape from the real world. There’s very little stress in Animal Crossing, which is one of the big reasons we love it.
The Animal Crossing games hold a special place in our hearts. They're not free from our judgment, however. Let's rank them all!
When it comes to ranking the Animal Crossing games, we're talking about some of the most popular games ever and also Amiibo Festival.
Wild World became the first Animal Crossing title to settle on a portable system — or at least, really portable if we do not count those e-Reader mini-games we previously discussed — as incoming villagers began to drop down on the Nintendo DS’s early days.
