Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing for the GameCube is a life simulation set in a small town. Players begin by moving into a colorful town on their own, where there is a steady supply of things to do and characters to meet. Time passes in real time, so the month, day, season and time of day match the player's. Holiday seasons come and go as they would in the real world. You can fish, catch bugs, garden, decorate your house, write letters and even play original Nintendo NES games. There is no fixed goal. You pay off the loan on your house, which can then be expanded, and the neighbors are animal villagers who talk to you, ask for favors and send letters. Shops in town sell furniture, clothes and tools, and you earn money in bells by selling fish, bugs, fruit and other items. Special events happen on set days, and the villagers and town change from one day to the next, so checking in regularly shows new things. Several players can share a town through the memory card.