Summary
APokemonfan has created videos revealing what a crossover withAnimal Crossingcould look like.Pokemonhas been a long-running success for Nintendo andAnimal Crossingis a more recent mega sales hit, and this collaboration idea could perfectly pair the two for a unique game.
Since the firstAnimal Crossingwas released, the animal villagers have been key to making the towns and islands feel alive. Though there were fewer in the first game than the number ofanimal species featured inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, all the characters followed a personality model that’s still in use today. Cranky villagers became less rude over the different evolutions to the formula, but Jock, Snooty, Lazy, and Normal personalities have been largely unchanged. Since the first game’s release, somePokemonfans have wondered what a town full of Pokemon in their place would look like. One gamer has interpretedAnimal Crossingwith Pokemon villagers to give fans an idea of what a collaboration may look like.
Reddit user SpicyBeefu recently shared some videos revealing what they expect aPokemoncrossover withAnimal Crossingwould look like. The videos revolve around Pokemon like Teddiursa, Vulpix, and more acting as villagers in a setting that looks remarkably similar toWild Worldfor the Nintendo DS. While the animations look less smooth thanNew Horizonsplayers would expect, the graphics from the early entry may invoke feelings of nostalgia in long-time fans. Each Pokemon has its unique lines of dialogue in this collaboration concept, providing more narrative than repeating their own names as they often do in thePokemonanime and games. These videos expand on a concept that the Reddit user established with a clip focusing onthe Electric-type Pokemon Mareep.
How Do These Pokemon Act Like Animal Crossing Villagers?
These Pokemon are in standard scenes fromAnimal Crossing, with trees in the backdrop and a recognizable pattern on the ground. Teddiursa seemingly has the Jock personality, while Vulpix is Peppy, and Mareep is Normal. The beginning of the Teddiursa clip highlights how the Pokemon can shake trees as villagers do while they wander the village according to their needs. The Vulpix video has the Pokemon replacing its outfit withAnimal Crossingclothinghanded out by the protagonist, showcasing that changing their wardrobe would be as easy as the official games. Just like inWild WorldorNew Horizons, these Pokemon also have catchphrases and nicknames for the player, which may suggest that the crossover would include deep levels of interaction with the Pokemon.
Though it’s unlikely thatAnimal CrossingandPokemonwill ever cross over like this, the concepts from SpicyBeefu may give fans hope. There have beenmanyPokemonspin-off gamesover the years, ranging fromPokemon SnaptoPokemon Unite, but a life simulation like this may be the one that some players are waiting for.
Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing is a Nintendo-exclusive life sim franchise spread across numerous Nintendo consoles. Featuring anthropomorphic villagers, strong customization, and a real-time day cycle, the Animal Crossing series offer unique and varied gameplay.
