A preview of Animal Crossing 3DS has revealed plenty of new information that any followers of the title are sure to enjoy.
Animal Crossing 3DS will have players taking the role of mayor this time around instead of being just a resident. As such, you’ll be able to customize the village to your liking. For example, you may decide to “add benches or street lamps to brighten the place up and make your villagers happier.”
Since being the mayor isn’t easy to do alone, you’ll be accompanied by a “clumsy” secretary who will help direct your attention by pointing out sections of town that look good and those that have room for improvement. Nintendo stated that “chatting with her may be one of the game’s highlights.”
When you’re done tending to the needs of the villagers, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to your character and home. You’ll be able to “design every aspect of your house, right down to the design of the mailbox and the colour of fencing outside.” Even the furniture inside can be further tweaked by taking it to an upholsterer shop to get the exact look the player wants. As for your character, you’ll be able to select different pieces of clothing and designs for your top and bottom halves. Nintendo said that if you want “your little Animal Crossing boy to wear a t-shirt and a skirt then, odd as that may look, you can do it.”
The scope of the village is much larger this time around. It’s so big, in fact, that it’ll be broken up into pieces. One of the new sections is labeled “Model Homes.” This area serves as an inspirational tool when players are looking design something themselves. StreetPass utilizes this new area in a unique way. When you pass someone with an Animal Crossing save file, their house will be added to the “Model Homes” section of your town.
It is about time Animal Crossing expanded and improved its formula and it looks like the 3DS installment may very well refresh the franchise.
