Animal Crossing games are known for being social simulators filled with adorable anthropomorphic creatures and chore-like tasks that somehow help players feel comfy and relaxed. The franchise has become so popular that it spawned a few spin-off games that, for better or worse, take its twists on the core concept. With recent entries like New Horizons affecting the future of Animal Crossing development, possibly including spin-offs, this may be an opportunity for Nintendo to take on an approach that Mario games are known for.