Animal Crossing Deserves the Mario Treatment: Here’s Why It’s Overdue

On the other hand, the “Mario” series was introduced two decades prior to “Animal Crossing,” with the initial release of “Donkey Kong” in 1981. Regardless of Mario being Nintendo’s most prosperous franchise for more than four decades, it doesn’t exclude the possibility that “Animal Crossing” could receive equal attention and resources. In fact, it’s long overdue for Nintendo to invest similarly in its charming social simulation series, allowing it to explore various genres through distinctive spin-offs.







