Animal Crossing Should Take Notes From Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Quality of Life Features

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When Disney Dreamlight Valley was first revealed, many gamers did not give the title much attention. Clearly trying to capitalize on the life sim trend and taking clear inspiration from games likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, many assumed that the game would be an average title at best or shovelware at worst. However, it has quickly become a surprise hit with Disney fans, as the charming characters and licensed music have elevated a simple concept into a consistently enjoyable and relaxing game.

While developer Gameloft has a lot of work to do in the lead-up to the game’s proper release, especially when it comes to bug fixing, the early access period has been promising. The core experience of interacting with Disney characters and building up a customizable valley works well, and part of what makes the game so enjoyable is its numerous quality of life features. In fact, Disney Dreamlight Valley completely outdoes the beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons in this area, as the game allows players to make far more progress in one sitting.

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One of the biggest strengths of Disney Dreamlight Valley is that players are not discouraged from playing at nighttime. While some characters like Moana and Mickey Mouse will go to sleep, this only lasts for a few hours instead of the entire night, letting players interact with them later on in a long session. Beyond that, players can do everything at night that they are able to do during the morning, making things simpler and more accessible than Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

One of the best examples of this are the shops, as players can access Scrooge McDuck’s store and Goofy’s stalls at any point. This is a major