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Patrician III
Patrician IIINavigate the seas, build a trading empire in medieval Europe
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Overview
Description

Patrician III puts you in the shoes of a Hanseatic merchant, letting you buy, sell, and transport goods across a living, breathing medieval world. The game blends deep economic simulation with strategic city management and naval combat. As you grow your fleet, you’ll negotiate with rival merchants, influence political events, and expand your influence across the Baltic and North Sea, all while enjoying a richly detailed historical setting.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a laid-back life simulation where you develop a deserted island into a personalized community, crafting, decorating, and interacting with charming animal villagers in real time.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Category
City Builders & Management
Life & Farming Sim
Best for
Strategy and simulation enthusiasts
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$29.99
release date
2002-03-15
Specifications
developer
Ascaron Entertainment
publisher
Encore, FX Interactive, Akella, eGames, Strategy First, Tri Synergy, Ascaron Entertainment, Cenega, Kalypso Media
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
90/100
platforms
Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep economic simulation
  • Rich historical detail
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Extensive ship customization
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Limited tutorial guidance
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
8
User rating
Not enough data
4.7 (3)

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reviews

4.7 (3)
Anonymous

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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