Summary
- Excited fans are sharing thoughts on artist sleepytoadst00l's recreation of cat Pokemon as Animal Crossing villagers.
- Fans praise the detailed designs that include outfits, personalities, and catchphrases for the Pokemon-turned-villagers.
- While a Pokemon and Animal Crossing crossover is uncertain, fans hope for the possibility of seeing their favorite cat Pokemon in their towns.
An Animal Crossing and Pokemon fan has recreated many of the series' cat Pokemon as Animal Crossing villagers. Fans of both Animal Crossing and Pokemon are excitedly sharing their thoughts on the concepts, with many wishing they could officially invite these villagers to come live in their towns.
As popular Nintendo games, Pokemon and Animal Crossing often go hand-in-hand. While Pokemon has largely outsold Animal Crossing in the west since the two series' inceptions, Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm, becoming a massive hit for the company. With the Nintendo Switch offering multiple Pokemon games and Animal Crossing's biggest release to date, it's no wonder that fans have thought to combine the two.
Now, artist and Nintendo fan sleepytoadst00l has shared their recreation of some iconic cat Pokemon as they could look as Animal Crossing villagers. Mew, Skitty, Purrloin, Meowth, Alolan Persian, Glameow, Litten, Sprigatito, Meowstic, and Zeraora have been turned into Animal Crossing characters, complete with cute outfits, personality types, and catchphrases. Some of the Pokemon's outfits take their typing into account, like Litten's blazey shirt or Sprigatito's flowery dress, while others are more based on their personalities, like Meowth's "GOLD" shirt.
Pokemon and Animal Crossing Deserve a Crossover
Fans in the comments have been quick to shower sleepytoadst00l with praise for their delightful creations. Outside of picking favorites, numerous fans have been quick to suggest that these ought to be real, as many would love to see their favorite cat Pokemon live in their Animal Crossing towns or islands.
Whether a crossover could happen in the future is unknown. Animal Crossing has had a few minor Pokemon references in the past, mainly with the original title for GameCube. However, it's had more involved crossovers, similar to what fans are asking for, in the past. Splatoon crossed over with Animal Crossing: New Leaf in the form of unique villagers that could join a town if the Splatoon Callie, Marie, or Inkling amiibo were scanned into the game. Animal Crossing and Splatoon notably share a development team, so a crossover for the two series seems more likely to happen than one with Pokemon. However, it's never out of the question for a future entry. While a crossover would likely be similar to the prior New Leaf/Splatoon one, with villagers "cosplaying" or dressed up as specific Pokemon, it might still fulfill what players are looking for.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- March 20, 2020
- ESRB
- Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Havok
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Expansions
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
- Franchise
- Animal Crossing
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- How Long To Beat
- 100 Hours
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
