The games are available on Nintendo gaming platforms such as Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii. Different versions of the game are also available on iOS and Android.
People can play Animal Crossing games alone, in more recent games with friends that they are sharing a console with, or online with people they may or may not know personally (however this requires a subscription to the Nintendo Online Service). In doing this, players may have the option to voice or text chat with others. Players can also purchase Amiibo cards to unlock items and invite characters to visit their village or island.
Nintendo consoles e.g. Nintendo Switch offer parental controls features for Animal Crossing games. In addition, the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app allows parents to access further parental controls features. And ‘Nintendo Family Group’ enables parents to supervise their children’s Nintendo Accounts – this includes preventing purchases. More safety settings may be available on iOS and Android if these platforms are being used to play Animal Crossing games.
