Summary
- Farley, a mysterious gnome-like character from the original Animal Crossing, could bring new and exciting content to the franchise.
- His reintroduction could lead to the return of rare items, unbreakable tools, and new gameplay elements in future titles.
- Farley's enigmatic nature and potential ties to the game's world could offer players a deeper understanding of the Animal Crossing universe.
The Animal Crossing franchise is popular due to the many different characters across the series. Each has a unique design with a personality to match, ensuring that there's one whose charm will appeal to those who play any of the games. But while many of them have reappeared in the franchise's mainline entries, one in particular hasn't been seen since the original GameCube iteration. The next Animal Crossing has a chance to explore this mysterious character and reintroduce him in a way many would look forward to having him around.
With the Animal Crossing games having a total of 488 villagers and many other NPCs, it's not surprising that there are some characters that players have likely forgotten. A good example of one would be Farley, the mysterious gnome-like entity that only appeared in the original GameCube version. While he did make only one appearance, he left an impression on those who managed to meet the conditions to meet him. There is an air mystery surrounding Farley which was never fully covered, and perhaps the next Animal Crossing could reintroduce him to shed some light on his purpose and show what he can do for the next mainline entry.
Why the Next Animal Crossing Should Reintroduce Farley
Among the non-animal characters in Animal Crossing, Farley could be considered one of the most interesting. His appearance in the original GameCube title was never explained, and his only known role is to present players with an unbreakable golden axe after having the town in a perfect state for 15 in-game days. Even though he played a small role in the first Animal Crossing, he has the potential to do more for the franchise. With that said, there are a few reasons why the next game should reintroduce Farley:
- He could be responsible for the return of the wishing well and allowing the structure to perform environment or character-affecting services in exchange for items or Bells.
- Adding him could mean the return of certain difficult conditions that, if completed, will reward players with unbreakable tools.
- His existence could be the catalyst for introducing more non-animal characters, allowing for even more interesting personalities in the game.
Farley's possible addition in the next Animal Crossing has the potential for a lot of interesting new content. He could be responsible for giving the rarest items in Animal Crossing, or maybe introduce new gameplay elements that liven up players' worlds. Many things can be speculated on what the gnome-like entity could do, but if there's one thing he has a high likelihood of doing, it's improving the next mainline entry for the better.
What the Addition of Farley Can Mean for Future Animal Crossing Titles
As mysterious as Farley is, one would get the feeling that he's a character who's more than he appears. The way he shows up in a glow of light and is aware of the player's actions despite not being seen shows that he could be a being with a status similar to that of gods or goddesses. With that possibility, along with the potential amount of information he may have gathered throughout his time, he could be used as a way for players to learn more about the world they're playing in.
None of the games have gone deep into why their worlds are the way they are, but perhaps Farley could start going into detail, possibly even uncovering some uncomfortable truths. The next Animal Crossing could completely change the feel of the series should it decide to do this, and perhaps it's what the franchise needs.
The next Animal Crossing has a big decision to make regarding Farley's possible return. Although the character isn't memorable enough for many players to want him back, he does have the potential for interesting new content. Should he ever make a return, it's possible that the next mainline entry will have new mechanics or features that will make it unique among the other titles.
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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
- Franchise
- Animal Crossing
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- How Long To Beat
- 100 Hours
