Animal Crossing | Retro Review & Retrospective | Nintendo 64

[@lakitudude7577]

Fun fact, one of the remnants of gc ac being basically a port of an n64 game is that it's extremely small memory wise, so small that if you take the disc out it still runs

[@TheFamicast]

Oh, man! I remember doing that back in the day. Such a neat little thing that you can do there. Thanks for the comment, btw, LakituDude!

[@drizzdrazz]

hahaha i had no idea you could do that!

[@arzfan29]

Other remnants include that in the beta map there are some broken textures because the code for them calls for n64 values, and there's 2 paintings you could only get by porting them over from the n64 version by sending your game to nintendo in japan, since they weren't public domain yet

[@MondySpartan]

As a person who started Animal Crossing straight in Pocket Camp and New Horizons it’s interesting to know some history behind the franchise, especially in its very first roots.

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks for the comment! I really enjoy taking a look back at games like this to see how they got their start to become what they are today. It’s nice that things are pretty standard across the board these days, but at the same time, the Japanese differences (and the mere existence of this N64 version) are fascinating to me. Cheers! - Danny

[@parkb5320]

I live in Japan and I have been looking for an N64 version of Doubustu no Mori. I was able to get both GameCube versions very cheap. I love watching old Animal Crossing gameplay videos because I really miss the old sounds the game used to have. For some reason, I find them so soothing and warming to hear.

[@TheFamicast]

I really enjoyed going back to old school Animal Crossing when I did this review. I was living in America when it originally released on the N64, but I remember reading IGN’s Animal Forest Diary of the game back in the day. As soon as it came out in the US, I snapped it up immediately and loved it. I liked the DS version but haven’t really touched the series since. - Danny

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

You mentioned having to set your date every time because the cartridges are old. But it's probably just an empty internal battery that you can just replace.

[@wehttam_1]

Every n64 game origin: “GUYS WE HAVE TO PUT THIS GAME ON THE NEW DISK EXTENSION THAT WILL DO GREAT AND SELL LIKE HOT CAKES” -every n64 dev

[@KuuchWizard]

Crazy underrated video. I throughly enjoyed this information

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it! - Danny

[@KeyLayProductions]

Was just thinking the same

[@NewGabeOrder]

6:28 I had to solder in newer tabbed CR2032 batteries to make the real-time clock work again.

[@TheFamicast]

Nice! I’m afraid that’s well beyond my skill set! - Dannybiv

[@kevin_lee_music]

@@TheFamicast believe me, it's the absolute easiest repair you can do. Voultar has a great video on it, you should check it out. It's super simple

[@Spartanhero613]

Level 5's Fantasy Life (originally "True Fantasy Live Online" for the XBOX before it went into development hell and eventually came out for the 3DS) sounds kind of in line with what they were aiming for with the 64DD Animal Crossing.

[@TheFamicast]

That's really cool. I didn't know that!

[@Lvaneede]

"Animal Crossing with goals" sounds like it would make the game enjoyable to me

[@TheFamicast]

I know, right?! Me, too!

[@lakitudude7577]

New horizons sorta has that

[@ThatWhiteHand]

I recently got a Japanese GameCube and DNM+ and have been having a blast with it. Was cheaper than a western copy of the game for my U/C console, says a lot about retro game retailers here in the USA... Also, it is pretty cool hearing that you actually live in Japan! How's life over there? How would one go about headed there myself?

[@TheFamicast]

Good stuff! It IS ridiculous how the prices of retro stuff in the US are astronomical right now. I occasionally buy GCN and N64 stuff from eBay and have it shipped here to Japan. It's crazy to me that games that sold millions of copies can go for as much as they do. Sure, when I'm picking stuff up, I'm trying to get things as complete as possible, but STILL! And yeah, I live here in Japan. Can't complain about my life here in Japan at the moment. I've been here for about 12 years total and love it! I came over originally as a university student. If you're interested in coming over, that's one avenue that you could try. - Danny

[@SebastianGMSFB]

If Animal Forest e+ (the second GameCube version and third version overall in Japan) had been released (and localized in English) on the N64 alongside all the expansion-exclusive features (excluding ones that don't work on the N64 like it's GBA Connectivities, unless they could've replaced it with GBC Connectivity), it would've made for a perfect finale of the N64's lifespan in 2002/2003, as it would probably be the biggest and highest quality game to be hypothetically released on the N64, alongside it's timeless genre. Although I do wish that the First Animal Crossing's date-limit was 2099 and not 2030, but oh well. Finally, last thing I have to say about the first Animal Crossing game in their entire series, is that it graphically looks impressive for a(n) N64 game, although Animal Forest (aka Population Growing) still doesn't look exactly like a game that was specifically developed for the GameCube hardware (which is because it really wasn't), but regardless: Animal Crossing looks (and sounds) amazing for a game that somewhat functioned on the N64 at all in the first place! :) I officially rest my case now.

[@Clodd1]

After playing the game on GameCube for several years I became a huge fan so I grabbed a copy of Animal Forest. Unfortunately I know nothing in Japanese. But I feel lucky to have these piece of history (as you said) in my game collection. And I want to get a copy of a repro translated version to be able to play.

[@TheFamicast]

It's great to have as part of any collection and it's still fun! Hope you can get that translated repro soon, man! - Danny

[@NewGabeOrder]

8:02 I had an Expansion Pak inserted into my N64 Control Deck, and I am playing on a standard definition CRT TV just to have scanlines present on the display. With Animal Crossing for N64 running with Expansion Pak and SD CRT, the scanlines were locked and don't interlace; otherwise, the game runs in 240p and 30 frames per second. No framerate or resolution upgrades, unfortunately. I haven't tried running AC64 without an Expansion Pak before, but I'll update you the next time I test this setup.

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks, man! Playing both ways I couldn’t see a difference by eye, but I’d be interested to hear your findings! - Dannybiv

[@ZechsMerquise73]

that shipping box is pretty cool. gotta love the simplicity and vapid pop culture.people need to appreciate the little details more

[@willorsiniangryasiangamero1993]

And I truly loved all the information like they say you learn something new everyday

[@BigHead2615]

One of my older cousins was REALLY into Animal Crossing on Gamecube back when it was new / out / popular, in addition to a couple of other games (Crazy Taxi is the main one that sticks out in my mind, I can't remember any other specific games she mentioned). For what ever reason, I never got around to checking out the first game, as far as western releases go. I didn't even have a Gamecube until December of 2005; fast-forward through all the years since, New Horizons remains the ONLY Animal Crossing game I've ever played, and I regret that, and wish to look into an Everdrive 64 X7, besides eventually a copy of the Gamecube version. This is all really fun and interesting stuff, and it kind of makes me want to look into owning an original copy of this game eventually, but other than having it as a collectible, I think my best bet is the Everdrive with an english translation rom, since I can not read any japanese language (yet.....)

[@orangemaker7]

The fact that the us version of animal crossing came out on my birthday, animal crossing is 6 years older than me.

[@TheFamicast]

Damn. Making me feel old. I had just started university. 😜😅 - Danny

[@RetroGamingNook]

This was a great video. Your copy is incredible! I can tell you the expansion pack does improve the resolution. We have been playing the real cart this year after I removed the region lock-out tabs and using Google Translate. Also, you can easily replace the battery for the real time clock to work with the use of a solder gun. Finally, our game was wiped clean so I can tell you the NES games are not just in the catalog, you’ll have to get them in a lottery or Red. You were super fortunate they had them in your save…Nice!

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, I got pretty lucky with a lot of things with this copy. The condition is good, box, manual and stickers are in decent shape, AND I got really lucky that the previous owner played the crap out of it and unlocked/purchased those NES games. - Danny

[@darthjump]

I can´t believe how close it already was to the DS game.

[@playalot86]

I have this game, but I don’t want to delete the original owner’s save file. Haha

[@TheFamicast]

Haha! I’m totally the same! - Danny

[@SSJKamui]

When I went to japan, I saw many kobans. I actually got a little bit scared and thought "Oh. So much police and police in allmost all streeets? "

[@willorsiniangryasiangamero1993]

I have every ANMIL CROSSING GAME made how much are the Boxes And you told me a lot that I didn't know you're awesome because I've been playing alot of ANMIL CROSSING NEW HORIZONS I've been playing Animal Crossing for 20 years I got for Christmas when I was 8 years old now I am 28 one of the best games I ever

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks for the comment! As for the shipping box (that's what you mean here, right?!), that wasn't super expensive. it costs me about ¥3,000 (roughly $30 USD). The only thing with that kind of thing is that they're not exactly easy to find. I wasn't even really looking for it, per se. It just showed up on an online reseller here and I nabbed it. I don't know if you can really put a monetary value on that kind of thing given the fact that they rarely come up and most of them were probably thrown away years and years ago. Happy gaming, Will! - Danny

[@jamessmithandgarrettsmith3623]

I love that train model in Animal Forest did anybody rip it?

[@MaxiusTheGod]

Great video, deserves far more views.

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks, deadeye! Tell your friends, grandma, etc. 😜 -Danny

[@MaxiusTheGod]

@@TheFamicast I actually did send it to my grandma since she loves these games lmao

[@TheFamicast]

@@MaxiusTheGod Hahaha! That's awesome! Thanks a lot! - Danny

[@NCS07]

I honestly would love to play / own this version, it seems really ambitious for what the n64 can do

[@TheFamicast]

It really was. If you can find it for a relatively good price, it's definitely worth having in a collection. It's also basically the GameCube version, so you'd feel right at home (if you can get through the Japanese). - Danny

[@TheVioletBunny]

Excellent video. Thanks !

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks for checking it out! - Danny

[@CristiSălcudean]

I know im late but once i found out about this version,i searched for a translated version for emulation,turns out inventory menu is glitchy as F and makes the game unplayable

[@TheFamicast]

Oh really? That’s too bad. Honestly, the GameCube version is a technically better game but just the fact that this exists in the N64 was always a curiosity for me. - Danny

[@jordanblack6787]

Hi there, thanks a lot for your video! Question: your Animal Forest box cover has 2 stamps on it. But I've seen some boxes with 3 stamps. What's the difference? 1st, 2nd, print? Special version?

[@TheFamicast]

Thanks for watching, Jordan. It was a lot of fun putting this one together! From what I can tell, the “two stamp” version is the set that includes the memory pak while the “three stamp” version does not. The game is the same. Kind of an odd choice but maybe they felt it would look too cluttered to have the three stamp design and the memory card logo together. - Danny

[@jordanblack6787]

@@TheFamicast Thank you for the response :)

[@n64danny21]

Do you think Nintendo should add this game to their online N64 service? 🤔

[@TheFamicast]

I think they SHOULD but I really doubt that they will. I personally don’t think it gets any better than this version/or the GameCube version, but maybe Nintendo would be worried that this would eat into sales for the Switch version? Even that would be a stretch but I could see them think something like this. - Danny

[@TheVioletBunny]

Yes !

[@BAKU2K2]

Since the clock in the N64/GC games only has 8 years of real time left (untill the game's stuck in an endless time loop of the year 2030), Nintendo would be better off making a remake based on Doubutsu no Mori e+.

[@EvilGiygas]

Cool video!

[@ziadhesham2401]

Can you upgrade nook's cranny in this version

[@spidersofdoom4703]

So I’m playing animal Forrest 64 on my official n64 and I keep digging up fossils what are they used for when there is no museum?

[@TheFamicast]

You can send them to the museum via the mail and then they’ll send it back classified for you. From there you can display them in your house or sell them. - Danny

[@Runescapeguides110]

Just picked this up in akihabara for $9!

[@TheFamicast]

That’s a great deal! - Danny

[@xanderlachancd7971]

Can you switch the language on the actual cartige?

[@TheFamicast]

Unfortunately no.

[@maxiuxoxo]

Dobutsu no mori is just animal crossing in Japanese lol

[@stephaniesmith2900]

Can this be played on a American console?

[@TheFamicast]

If you have the Japanese cart, you’ll need some kind of an adapter in order for it to work. These can usually be had for relatively cheap. - Danny

[@ScriptCatz]

You can remove the lockout tabs in the cartridge port, the only thing that stops it from working is an insert that stops it from fitting

[@turtleanton6539]

Wow

[@nintendomeche578]

Have this on my android in english 😍😍😍😍😍😮😮😮

[@fatherj6704]

How

[@josephtv993]

I think he is talking about pocket camp

[@chocolixo]

@@fatherj6704 emulators

[@Dr.Frasier_Crane]

I learned Japanese so I just play this version lol