How to justify an expensive hobby?

This article, that’s how.

City Folk made me feel like the world was bigger than my own.

Fujifilm X-S10 with polaroids of Horizon and Dragon’s Dogma on orange paper background

But while I love real-life city living, I miss City Folks take on it.

Unlike the island life of New Horizons, City Folk made me feel connected to something larger than myself.

It was a much-needed reminder that adventure was just a ride away.

Art book with Aloy, Metaphor, and Silent Hill, and iPad with artbook on PSN

Bring Back The Bus, Nintendo!

GracieGrace, the high-end boutique, offered extravagant furniture and fashion, making every purchase feel like an accomplishment.

Each of these elements made City Folk feel like more than just a life sim.

Oblivion Remastered Horse Armour Riding

It was like getting a golden shovel and digging up possibilities at every turn.

City Folk made the world feel expansive, and the next Animal Crossing needs to bring that feeling back.

Bring back Gracie, Lloid, and Shrunk, and let me stumble across new, unexpected encounters.

A character standing on a Switch 2, looking at a City Folk.

The Switch 2 doesnt need to dangle 4K visuals or ray-tracing in front of me.

Just give me a City Folk successor.

The future is bright and entirely digital, I guess.

Gracie in Chicago - SLAY!

Key art from Animal Crossing: City Folk of the city.

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