Reviews and Previews

DreamStation.cc
[9/10] Review with screen shots by Redeema: "Overall once you get past the outdated looks of Animal Crossing you'll see that there is a real winner here." <small>(June 1, 2003)</small>
http://www.dreamstation.cc/reviews/reviews/animal-crossing

Snackbar Games
Review with screen shots by Pickle. "...I have yet to get bored with any activities that happen in Animal Crossing." <small>(January 7, 2003)</small>
http://www.snackbar-games.com/r8.html

The Cincinnati Enquirer
[4/5] Review by Marc Saltzman. Includes screen shots. "...its unrestricted style of game play isn't for everyone." <small>(October 8, 2002)</small>
http://www.cincinnati.com/freetime/games/reviews/100802_animalcrossing.html

GameSpy
[84%] Review with screen shots by Raymond "Psylancer" Padilla "...conceptually brilliant, yet still accessible to all gamers." <small>(September 17, 2002)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/september02/animalcrossinggcn/

GameSpot
[8.1/10] Review by Matthew Gallant. Includes screen shots, part ratings, and links to movies and game hints. "...is very much a game for a family or someone looking for a change of pace..." <small>(September 16, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/rpg/animalcrossing/review.html