A nature-loving Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan just graced the internet with a collection of cool in-game national park replicas. These replicas were achieved through the game's complex crafting and customization systems, which have been used in the past to build impressive structures like an Animal Crossing version of a Spirit Halloween store.
By offering up a host of adjustable and easy-to-understand building options, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has allowed players to realize all sorts of different designs and concepts. These concepts can be something as simple as a cute homestead or as complicated as an entire city. Players will often attempt to recreate real-life environments and locations within the game, which has yielded some impressively accurate results.
Fans of these sorts of builds will find a lot to like in a recent Reddit post by user remmy5. In the post, remmy5 shares a series of images of their island juxtaposed with real-life photos of the parks they are meant to mirror. The parks featured in the post range from arid environments like Badlands National Park to more lush locales like The Great Smoky Mountains. Natural landscapes have always been a staple in the series, with New Horizons even featuring seasonal changes in real-time, so remmy5 had a lot to work with in terms of theme-appropriate assets.
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Organic decor wasn't all that this creator implemented for their island, though; Plenty of the images showcase a selection of man-made items such as tents, tables, and grills that accentuate the build's cozy feel. Rustic-looking signs and structures also make an appearance, pulling together the outdoorsy theme. One of the screenshots looks like the inside of a cottage-style welcome center of sorts-- a common feature of national parks in real life.
The creativity on display in these recreations is palpable, and is yet another example of how impressive many of these Animal Crossing: New Horizons builds can be. The relaxed, all-natural vibe of these images also makes for quite a soothing viewing experience, which stands in stark contrast to the more arresting New Horizons asteroid devastation that cropped up earlier this week. The level of detail and commitment to a well-defined theme make this creation a treat for any Animal Crossing fan.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons features an iconic, simplistic art style. For many, this visual style is part of what gives the game its charm. Looking at these screenshots, however, it might be worth thinking about the limitations of this graphics choice. remmy5's creations, while still very impressive, could arguably be improved if New Horizons offered less modest options for players looking to craft more dramatic landscapes. Still, these creations are sure to blow any fan of Animal Crossing away.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is currently available on Nintendo Switch.
Source: remmy5/Reddit