Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Companion Guide

by Jade Bacalso

Sit back and relax. Your one-stop guide to a perfect island vacation is right here!

Animal Crossing™: New Horizons takes you to a deserted island and lets you craft it into your own personal paradise inhabited by a unique, character-filled community. This premium book is both the perfect guide for getting the most out of island life, and the ultimate reference for anyone who insists on having it all.

Genres: Video Games, Reference, Nonfiction, Gaming, Games, Pop Culture, Guides

432 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2020

Reviews

[Mafalda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sad that this book doesn’t offer an option of having some sort of digital version so that it could keep updated with all the new content that is being added to the game. Nevertheless, it contains a lot of useful information for new players and it’s absolutely gorgeous.

Wouldn’t mind giving more money to a second edition containing all the new stuff that has been released. Especially because I love event guides.

Edit: Apparently they have been publishing some updates and corrections online, but they are not entirely up to date.

[Mindi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably the longest game guide I have ever read. It's already missing information, but this game is massive, so that was inevitable. This is a great guide for beginners.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars, just like my island. (Except my five stars are very biased. Isabelle isn't as generous.)

Chock-full of great information for Animal Crossing noobs and even some helpful tips for seasoned veterans, I loved this book. Even though I'm in the second category (been playing since the GameCube days), I still read this book cover-to-cover. And yes, there was a LOT of stuff I already knew, or would have picked up in the five months since the game came out, but it was still written in an easy to read format, with lots of great pictures and informational tables.

I told all my friends when I ordered this, and they all ordered a copy too. It's big, it's heavy, and I love it.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, so much detail and helpful information along with some fun check lists.
Really worth the money!

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth buying for the flower breeding charts alone. Is huge, floppy, glossy and smells amazing. A great memento of one of my favourite games this year. The bookmarks are also very cute.

[Laira · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are errors in it :( it’s great and precious but...

[Kelley S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few errors in the book (editing issues), but fantastic guide and sets of lists!

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most wholesome guide for the most wholesome game

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super helpful for those who have never played the Animal Crossing series. Very detailed information and packed with tips.

[L. J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

During my very brief (maybe two months long) obsession with this game that belongs to my younger sister, this guide was very helpful, although I rarely used it because I would mainly just buy stuff from the shops and water plants, and harvest crops, crops that my sister had already planted a long time ago before she allowed me to play her game.

I haven’t played it in months, so I guess my obsession is gone for now.

[Cintiamoonlight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Realmente son 9'5 sobre 10. Es una gran guía y la recomiendo mucho. Solo eché un falta una sección para Ladino donde explique cuales son las falsificaciones. Por lo demás, me ha encantado. Muy completa.

[Lex · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly stellar companion guide. Does not cover content in the game after the 2.0 update (I.e. no HHP coverage).

[Ayduh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book interrupted my reading streak in the most fantastic way. It is sticky-noted and index tabbed to the GODS now.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typowy (i ciężki) poradnik opisujący dosłownie całą grę. Przydatne dla zaczynających przygodę z grą, dla reszty zbędne.

[Lucía - Luza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leído en castellano.

[Roseanna Veredchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This guide is a beacon of wisdom, illuminating the path to island bliss for newcomers to this enchanting series! As a seasoned Animal Crossing aficionado, I was thrilled to immerse myself in this comprehensive guide, and it exceeded my expectations in every way.

This treasure trove of tips and tricks is meticulously crafted to guide you through the initial stages of island life, from setting up your NookPhone to curating a collection of bugs, fish, and fossils that would make even the most seasoned naturalist proud. The walkthrough is a masterclass in clarity, ensuring that no hidden gem goes unnoticed.

What truly sets this guide apart is its unwavering dedication to detail. The exhaustive database of purchasable items is a dream come true for those seeking to create their ideal island abode, while the moneymaking tips and tricks are nothing short of revelatory.

As a beginner's guide, this book shines brighter than a tropical sunset. It's the perfect companion for those new to the series or looking to start anew in New Horizons. The language is as warm and welcoming as a summer breeze, making it accessible to even the most inexperienced players.

In short, if you're eager to unlock the full potential of your Animal Crossing experience, this guide is an absolute must-have. It's a precious resource that will help you craft the island of your dreams, and I couldn't recommend it more highly!
This guide is a game-changer for beginners because:
- It offers a crystal-clear walkthrough that sets you up for success
- Provides a treasure trove of tips and tricks for building your island paradise
- Includes an exhaustive database of purchasable items to fuel your creativity
- Shares moneymaking secrets to help you upgrade your island in style
- Is written in a warm, welcoming language that makes it easy to follow along.

[John Ibarzabal · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a game like Animal Crossing where content post launch is still being developed and deployed, it is inevitable that the guide will arrive already incomplete.
Having said that, in my opinion it is still a very useful book.
Sure all the info you find in this book will will find around on the internet, but the book is very well written, and packed with information.

It does not have information on Redd and paintings, or leif and his garden products, but it has everything else.
The book is very organized, from basic tips like how to start the game, to advanced stuff like flower crossbreeding, house decoration, etca.
What impressed me the most is that sure, i do have all that info somewhere else, but in every regard, i find that i always read and learned some details i didnt find on the internet before.
So overall it is a very useful guide, but most importantly, if you are a big fan of the game, it is a great item to have in your collection.

TL/DR: you dont need it, but it is awsome to have!

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great amount of information on animal crossing, free book marks too and so much to read and learn. This is not the updated version though so current stuff in the game is not in the book but just about everything is. Coffee table book when you need some inspiration or just want to get some info on animals, growing flowers, all kinds of things.

[Ottilia Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive Game Guide for Animal Crossing, Shows you what you need to know about the characters in your town, all the bugs and fish you can catch and what prices they sell for, as well as time and date via hemisphere. It shows most of the furniture and what the guide doesn't have they have free updates for on the site if you purchased the book.

[libs :p · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read 95% of this in 2020 and just never got round to reading the last 20 pages.

FINALLY ITS DONE.

idk what to do with myself now cause this has been a staple of my currently reading section for three years lmaooo

Read this in the height of my animal crossing obsession and loved it then so it gets a 5 star for mini animal crossing Stan me.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This actually came in handy, though I know most of the stuff just by playing it, if I had this earlier when I first started it would've been helpful. But for now its still is good to use and look back on. I'm happy I came across this.

This is one book I would recommend for players

[Kerli · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is a very high quality print, and I'm loving all the info on items and creatures. There seems to be some misinformation about the spawn times, but I just wrote the correct times on the checklist itself so not really a big issue.

[Maxine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read the French version and there were some misprint like a half-printed dress, a sentence/paragraph that was started but not finished, captions that did not match the picture... but it was a good guide other than that.

[Olivia Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this companion guide! I've played AC since the GameCube. It's so fun to have a companion guide that shows all of the villagers and K.K.'s music. It's also SUPER helpful to have the flower breeding guide!

[Lisa Irén · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, but the digital version is terrible. I bought it on iBooks, because I guessed it would look the same and it didn’t. I sent feedback about it, and I’m disappointed that they didn’t fix it. I might buy the physical copy and if I come across it. Looks like a great guide at least.

[Faeryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have for all Animal Crossing fans!

[Silver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tiene algunos errores, pero en general cubre bastante bien el juego base.

[Cat Q · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 🌟 RTC

[Dorrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish it showed all the colors for each furniture/decoration like it does for the clothing.

[Laela · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 out of 10 use every day.