An artistic recreation of anAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsisland inThe Sims 4is delighting fans at its attention to detail.The Sims 4is nearly a decade old at this point, but many players have kept up with the game that whole time.
Players often enjoy both of these games, with similar gameplay opportunities to build, meet and befriend neighbors, and an open canvas for being creative. While many looked toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsto help fill the social isolationof the pandemic, others were able to utilizeThe Sims 4in a similar way. These shared interests and similarities have led to some players creatingSimsandAnimal Crossingcrossover art, and this build is one of the latest to impress.
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Reddit user AJayySim shared an image of their recent build on multiple subreddits, leaving fans in theSimsandAnimal Crossingfanbases pleased. The image is surprisingly detailed, with many little hidden features ofAnimal Crossingwithin it. A house sits in the center, strongly resembling thecabin thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers eventually unlockafter starting out in a tent. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
The original post can be seenhere.
With a careful eye, viewers might see a lot of easter eggs taken straight fromAnimal Crossing. The dock, complete with plane and radio, are a perfect recreation of the entrance of one’sAnimal Crossingisland. A small present hovers overhead being carried by a balloon, trees hold oversized apples, a tree stump crafting station is in front of the home, and a dog sits on a bench with a guitar, a tribute to the iconicK.K. Slider. Hiding in plain sight is a Nintendo Switch, serving as the base of the home and the lot it’s sitting on.
It’s clear that AJayySim is a big fan of both games and has stretched their creative skill inThe Sims 4to build this recreation so faithfully. The post has earned tremendous praise from both communities, with several asking if the build is available on the Sims gallery so they can look at it in their own games. However, AJayySim hasn’t responded to these queries, so for now, fans will have to settle with looking at a still image.
While a lot of the fervor surroundingAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsat launch has died down, players still love the game, even if they’re not playing it actively. WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizonssmashing sales recordsand being a staple part of many’s lives during the pandemic, the game will be memorable and nostalgic for millions of its players for years to come. Tributes like these will likely continue as a result.
The Sims 4is available now for Mac, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
