Petit Island's Adorable Characters Are Perfect For Animal Crossing Fans
A new video shared by Wholesome Games shows that the critters of upcoming open-world adventure game, Petit Island, would fit right alongside the villagers of Animal Crossing. The adorable populace of Animal Crossing has endeared themselves to fans over the years, thanks in no small part to the series' simplistic art design. While some believe that a new art style for Animal Crossing is overdue, its current visual style has inspired several works of fan art and other video games in the genre.
Animal Crossing’s simplistic art design and gameplay have been an inspiration for both creative fans and game developers over the past twenty years. Fans of Animal Crossing have flooded the internet with works honoring their favorite game ranging from character illustrations to fully functional furniture based on the franchise's décor. Meanwhile, game developers captivated by Animal Crossing’s simple yet enthralling sandbox and socializing gameplay have implemented many of the best aspects of the games into their own titles. Castaway Paradise, My Time at Portia, Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, and Stardew Valley are just a few games that Animal Crossing helped to influence in some way. Interestingly, some fans even believe that more successful games, like Stardew Valley, have mechanics Animal Crossing sequels could benefit from.
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A recent post on Twitter from WholesomeGames featured a small trailer previewing Indonesian developer Xelo Games' newest title Petit Island. In Petit Island, players embark on a heartwarming journey to restore their Grandpaw's fading memory by reliving the adventures of his youth and photographing their experiences along the way.
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