Somewhere in my head, I was expecting the worst. I’ve been playing Animal Crossing long enough across its various iterations to remember a time when villagers would wish violent ill on your existence if you displeased them enough, and when abandoning your town for just a few days would cause a weed outbreak serious enough to make a gardener sob. So part of me was anticipating chaos and disaster – rampant foliage, rioting villagers, blazing buildings, a wild-eyed Isabelle perched on a pile of furry corpses – when I logged back into New Horizons for the first time in four years this week. And as I fired up my old save and prepared to return to Honaloha, I was braced.
It’s great to hear about your return to Animal Crossing! It’s always interesting to revisit a game after some time away. I hope you enjoy rediscovering your island and all the little surprises it holds. Happy gaming!
Thanks for your comment! It really is fascinating how much nostalgia can influence our feelings about returning to a game. I was surprised at how familiar everything felt, even after so long. It’s like stepping back into a cozy memory!