Underplayed Gems

Doubutsu no Mori+ (2001)

Doubutsu no Mori+ cover
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube
Genres
Simulator
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

The Japanese GameCube precursor to Animal Crossing, offering the same peaceful small-town life sim with expanded characters and features.

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About

The first Japanese GameCube version of N64 game Doubutsu no Mori, this version added many characters and features which would become mainstays of the series. The international Animal Crossing used this version as a base, making many further changes and additions as part of its localization.

Screenshots

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