Unlock Unlimited Customization: The Future of Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing: New Horizons grants players the ability to customize various aspects of their gameplay experience, ranging from their attire using custom designs, to the overall theme of their home, and even the layout of the island they share with fellow villagers. Echoing their imaginative flair, fans have taken advantage of New Horizons' bulletin board feature to craft delightful artwork, which they then share and receive acclaim for their talents exhibited within the game's limitations.

While visual art has garnered much attention within the game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has yet to offer players the same level of creativity when it comes to audio-related elements. Despite a player ingeniously forming an orchestra using Animal Crossing's gyroids, this achievement still relied on obtaining collectible songs by KK Slider, as there are currently no means to create custom tracks.

Animal Crossing Should Allow Players to Flex Their Musical Muscles

Animal Crossing: New Horizons could greatly benefit from giving players more control over certain aspects, such as the ability to create and share their own music tracks. Currently, the collection of instruments within the game serves as mere decorations, lacking any real purpose. By introducing a music creator feature, players would not only have a practical use for these instruments but also the opportunity to unleash their creativity.

Implementing a music creator into Animal Crossing: New Horizons does not have to be overly complex. The game already boasts a delightful soundtrack that changes hourly, and player-made Town Tunes and Island Tunes have added a personal touch to the music in the past. However, these features fall short of providing a comprehensive music creation experience.

If the next game in the series offered players a musical suite, it would provide an opportunity for them to create their own songs and gain a deeper understanding of why the score is so effective. With a variety of instruments already available, such as drums and pianos, a user-friendly song-making feature would allow players to explore their creativity while remaining accessible to a wide range of individuals.

A standout feature of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is its ability to foster a sense of community, not only between players and the villagers on their island, but also among those who play the game. This is achieved through multiplayer functionality, the ability to send items between islands, and the sharing of custom patterns. These features, like all aspects of the game, contribute to its charm by offering a relaxed and easygoing experience. Adding the ability to share custom songs would be a natural extension of the existing gameplay. Furthermore, if players were able to create music with instruments, they could even form virtual bands within the game.

Sharing music in Animal Crossing should be effortless and accessible to everyone, whether it's through a QR code or as a physical item like KK Slider tracks. It would be convenient to enjoy custom tracks with an MP3 Player or by tuning in to radio players scattered across the island. Animal Crossing has the potential to expand its features without compromising its beloved simplicity. While other life simulators prioritize activities like farming, fishing, and cooking, Animal Crossing can stand out by encouraging players to pursue their creative passions.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is out now for Nintendo Switch.