The Animal Crossing series has always been a sweet celebration of the “little things.” Neighborly connections, flowers blooming, and bugs buzzing about make up the beauty of quieter, smaller moments that Animal Crossing emphasizes as crucial. Animal Crossing: New Horizons brought these smaller moments to the forefront, even in a game that reinvented the IP. Whether the player is watching the seasons change or bumping into a neighbor they haven't seen in a day or two, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a gift for transforming small, simple mechanics into emotionally resonant experiences. Every day holds a surprise: some big, some small, but some tucked away so subtly that they barely register in the moment. The tucked-away moments, unfortunately, should perhaps have been celebrated just a bit more.