Guide: Best Animal Crossing Games Of All Time
Nintendo Life has compiled a comprehensive ranking of all eight Animal Crossing games in the franchise’s history. The guide includes a frequently asked questions section covering the series’ origins and evolution.
According to the article, the franchise began with Dōbutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing in English), a Nintendo 64 exclusive that launched in Japan on April 14, 2001. This original Japanese release never reached Western markets in its N64 form. However, an enhanced port titled Dōbutsu no Mori+ was subsequently released on GameCube, which received an official localization for international audiences and marked the series’ Western debut.
The ranking reflects how Animal Crossing’s popularity has grown considerably over the years, with the franchise now spanning multiple Nintendo platforms and generations. The guide serves as a historical overview for newer fans who may be unfamiliar with the earlier titles in the series’ two-decade history.