Switch: Animal Crossing (Nintendo)

2020 | Console | Nominees

In “Animal Crossing,” players settle on an island, gather items, plant crops, harvest them, and befriend animal residents. The best part of the game is how it’s tied to the console’s date and time—different things happen every day. It’s wonderful that players can visit each other’s islands and come up with games to play together. The world of “Animal Crossing” changes a little bit every day, but it always remains intact. There’s probably no better way to escape reality this year.

Ages 8 and up