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Animal Crossing: City Folk

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{{Infobox VGinfo
|title = [[File:Animal Crossing- City Folk (logo).png|200px]] (NTSC) [[File:Animal Crossing- Let's go to the City (logo).png|200px]] (PAL)
|image = [[File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|200px]]
|caption = North American boxart
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo EAD|Nintendo EAD]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/CyRXNiuwtxm0AgyMbOyehZ7N5f4JwIPy|title=Animal Crossing: City Folk|site=Nintendo}}</ref>
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|distributor =
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|series = {{SER}}
|engine = Modified {{WW}} engine
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|released = {{US}}November 16, 2008 {{CAN}}November 17, 2008 {{JP}}November 20, 2008 {{AUS}}December 4, 2008 {{EU}}December 5, 2008 {{SK}}January 28, 2010
|genre = Life simulation
|modes =
|ratings = {{Rating|ESRB=E (Everyone)<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>|CERO=A|OFLC=G|PEGI=3+}}
|platforms = [[Nintendo Wii]]
|media = Wii Optical Disc
|requirements =
|input = Wii Remote, Nunchuk, [[Wii Speak]], USB keyboard, [[Nintendo DS]]
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: City Folk''''' (街へ行こうよどうぶつの森, ''Machi e ikō yo: Dōbutsu no mori''), known as '''''Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City''''' in PAL regions, is Nintendo's [[Wii]] installment in the {{SER}}. [[Nintendo]] released the game on November 16, 2008 in North America. In Japan, Europe, and Australia the game was released on November 20, 2008, December 5, 2008, and December 4, 2008, respectively. The title boasts a variety of changes and additions to the ''Animal Crossing'' formula, including the ability to travel to the [[City]].

Initial editorial previews of the title from IGN and GameSpy indicate that, as with the title's predecessor, {{WW}}, "Nintendo has made very few changes to the title and that people, who played all the past ''Animal Crossing'' games, will not find much in ''City Folk'', although the game was still fun and might appeal to newcomers." IGN gave ''City Folk'' a 7.5/10 rating. GameSpot gave a positive preview of the title, noting the charm of the game, but gave the game a 7.5/10 rating.

The game's [[Wikipedia:Suggested retail price|MSRP]] was originally $49.99, like most Wii games, but was later dropped to $19.99 after becoming part of the first round of Nintendo Select's games. Some editions of ''City Folk'' included Nintendo's [[Wii Speak]], but this stopped with the production of the Wii Speak. These editions of ''City Folk'' were sold for $69.99, but was later dropped to $34.99-$49.99.

==New Features==
City Folk took advantage of the [[WiiConnect24]] functionality of the Wii console allowing players to connect to the internet for special features when they aren't playing. City Folk also makes use of a new feature with Wii Speak, allowing [[player]]s to talk to each other when visiting other [[town]]s. City Folk also introduced a new way to switch between inventory items using the d-pad along with, for a first time in the series, being able to look up at the sky by pressing "Up" on the d-pad. Additionally, [[silver items]] can be found, along with the golden and original versions.

==The City & New Attractions==
The newest incarnation of the ''Animal Crossing'' series features a newly accessible location called [[the City]]. The City houses most of the characters that, in previous games, were considered special visitors. These include [[Gracie]] the Giraffe, [[Redd]] the Fox and [[Harriet]] the Poodle, among other characters such as [[Dr. Shrunk]] and [[Lyle]]. The City is accessible via Kapp'n's bus and is open all hours of the day. Most of the shops close at 9 PM daily, with the exception of Redd's Store and The [[Resetti Surveillance Center]]. The City also introduces new characters characters such as [[Phineas]] and [[Kicks]], into the franchise.

==Moving==
When moving in, the player has two options" to start fresh or to move in as the [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. Moving in as the player from the DS will only keep the play's catalogue and appearance. Items in pockets, bells, and house progress will not move with the character.

==Wi-Fi==
This version of the Animal Crossing series features Wi-Fi capabilites, which was earlier implemented in the previous game, ''Wild World''. This feature gives the player access to other towns, enables them to communicate with friends' towns with letters, and also subjects them to special items sent from time to time from Nintendo, such as [[Nintendogs]] statues and the [[Red Pikmin Hat]], which reference some of the company's best-selling games. It also allows players to experience another feature, which in-game is called the [[Mysterious Cat]], which enables a visit from [[Blanca]], a character who travels via Wi-Fi into towns, which promotes connectivity between players locally and globally.

==Development and Unveiling==
{{Youtube|nOdOE5puDek|180|left|Unveiling at E3 2008}}
The conception of ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'' began during the production of producing {{WW}} and was confirmed that an ''Animal Crossing'' title for the [[Wii]], then codenamed Revolution, was in development. [[Katsuya Eguchi]], the producer of both titles, suggested that the two titles may be able to link up to one another at e3 2005.<ref name="IGNe305">Casamassina, Matt (5-19-2005). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/670/670543p1.html E3 2005: Animal Crossing Revolution]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed on 7-22-2008.</ref> In 2006, Eguchi confirmed that ''City Folk'' was still just a concept and very little work had been completed. His time was being consumed by research and development of the Wii console.<ref name="IGNGDC06">Harris, Craig (3-24-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/698/698427p1.html GDC 06: Chat with Eguchi]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> The ''Animal Crossing'' team explored ways to involve the Wii Remote. They planned to allow players to use tools, such as the [[axe]], [[shovel]], and [[fishing rod]]. They also explored the use of WiiConnect24 in the hopes that a player could visit a friend's [[town]] even when he or she was not playing. The friend could then leave [[letter]]s or [[present|gifts]]. Additionally, they planned to use Wi-Fi Connection to allow simultaneous play. At this point in time, however, the title was still not playable.<ref name="IGNwiisports">Casamassina, Matt (5-18-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html Interview: Wii Sports]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

In early 2007, [[Nintendo]] of Japan unveiled its video game lineup for the coming year; it included "''Doubutsu no Mori''".<ref name="IGNlineup">Casamassina, Matt (2-22-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766803p1.html Nintendo Lists Major Wii Games for 2007]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Having finished the Mii Channel for Wii, ''Animal Crossing: Wild World'' director [[Hisashi Nogami]] joined the ''Animal Crossing'' team once more.<ref name="IGNe307">Casamassina, Matt (7-12-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/804/804275p1.html E3 2007: Animal Crossing Update]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Later that year, Edge Magazine reported that a trusted source confirmed that ''City Folk'' would be a massively multiplayer online game. The publication declined to name the source.<ref name="IGNrumor">Casamassina, Matt (10-24-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/830/830130p1.html Rumor: MMO Animal Crossing]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Nintendo failed to release the title in 2007. Online publication IGN Wii predicted that the title would arrive in 2008.<ref name="IGNpreview">Bozon, Mark and Casamassina, Matt (1-18-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846421p9.html IGN Wii's Preview 2008 p.9]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08</ref>

At [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2008, Reggie Fils-Aime unveiled the title in playable form under the name ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It was released in November 2008.<ref name="IGNunveil">DeVries, Jack (7-15-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/889/889629p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing Coming to Wii]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

==Gallery==
===Publisher Screenshots===
<center><gallery>
File:CF ss001.jpg|[[Fishing]]
File:CF ss002.jpg|[[City]]
File:CF ss003.jpg|[[House]]
File:CF ss004.jpg|[[Bus Station]]
File:CF ss005.jpg|[[Museum]] Aquarium
File:CF ss006.jpg|[[Present]]
File:CF ss007.jpg|[[Constellation]]s
File:CF ss008.jpg|Entering the [[Town Gate]]
File:CF ss009.jpg|Leaving the [[Town Gate]]
</gallery></center>

===Artwork===
<center><gallery>
File:Boy (City Folk).png|Boy
File:CF girl1.png|Girl
File:Lloid.png|[[Lloid]]
File:Jingle.png|[[Jingle]]
File:K.K. Slider (City Folk).jpg|[[K.K. Slider]]
File:Tortimer.png|[[Tortimer]]
File:Gracie.png|[[Gracie]]
File:Labelle.png|[[Labelle]]
File:Kicks.png|[[Kicks]]
File:Kiki.png|[[Kiki]]
File:Celeste.png|[[Celeste]]
File:Mabel.png|[[Mabel]]
File:Sable.jpg|[[Sable]]
File:Redd.png|[[Redd]]
File:Teddy.png|[[Teddy]]
File:Chip.png|[[Chip]]
File:Jack.png|[[Jack]]
File:Monique.png|[[Monique]]
File:Winnie.png|[[Winnie]]
File:Joan.png|[[Joan]]
File:Katrina.png|[[Katrina]]
File:Mr. Resetti.png|[[Mr. Resetti]]
File:Don Resetti.png|[[Don Resetti]]
File:Static.png|[[Static]]
File:Lyle (City Folk).png|[[Lyle]]
File:Yuka.png|[[Yuka]]
File:Phineas.png|[[Phineas]]
File:Phyllis.png|[[Phyllis]]
File:Brewster.png|[[Brewster]]
File:Timmy and Tommy.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]]
File:Patty.png|[[Patty]]
File:Pierce.png|[[Pierce]]
File:Cesar.png|[[Cesar]]
File:Animalcrossingcityfo 102308 14196.jpg|[[Harriet]]
File:Dora2.png|[[Dora]]
File:Egbert.png|[[Egbert]]
File:Booker.png|[[Booker]]
File:Samson.png|[[Samson]]
File:Axel.png|[[Axel]]
File:Gulliver.png|[[Gulliver]]
File:Antonio.png|[[Antonio]]
</gallery></center>

===Boxart===
<center><gallery>
File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|North American boxart
File:Nintendo Selects ACCF.png|North American boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:Nintendo Selects ACLGTTC.png|European boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:LGTTC Boxart.jpg|European boxart
File:City Folk Japan.jpg|Japanese boxart
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Animal Crossing}}
[[index.php?title=Category:Games]]
[[index.php?title=Category:Animal Crossing series]]

Animal Crossing: City Folk

2024-06-30T17:36:30Z

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|title = [[File:Animal Crossing- City Folk (logo).png|200px]] (NTSC) [[File:Animal Crossing- Let's go to the City (logo).png|200px]] (PAL)
|image = [[File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|200px]]
|caption = North American boxart
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo EAD|Nintendo EAD]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/CyRXNiuwtxm0AgyMbOyehZ7N5f4JwIPy|title=Animal Crossing: City Folk|site=Nintendo}}</ref>
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|genre = Life simulation
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|ratings = {{Rating|ESRB=E (Everyone)<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>|CERO=A|OFLC=G|PEGI=3+}}
|platforms = [[Nintendo Wii]]
|media = Wii Optical Disc
|requirements =
|input = Wii Remote, Nunchuk, [[Wii Speak]], USB keyboard, [[Nintendo DS]]
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: City Folk''''' (街へ行こうよどうぶつの森, ''Machi e ikō yo: Dōbutsu no mori''), known as '''''Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City''''' in PAL regions, is Nintendo's [[Wii]] installment in the {{SER}}. [[Nintendo]] released the game on November 16, 2008 in North America. In Japan, Europe, and Australia the game was released on November 20, 2008, December 5, 2008, and December 4, 2008, respectively.<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/> The title boasts a variety of changes and additions to the ''Animal Crossing'' formula, including the ability to travel to the [[City]].<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>

Initial editorial previews of the title from IGN and GameSpy indicate that, as with the title's predecessor, {{WW}}, "Nintendo has made very few changes to the title and that people, who played all the past ''Animal Crossing'' games, will not find much in ''City Folk'', although the game was still fun and might appeal to newcomers." IGN gave ''City Folk'' a 7.5/10 rating.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/890/890136p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folk Hands-on</ref> GameSpot gave a positive preview of the title, noting the charm of the game, but gave the game a 7.5/10 rating.<ref name="GameSpotpreview">{{Cite web|author=Kevin Vanord|published=7/15/08|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/strategy/animalcrossing/news.html?sid=6193993&mode=recent|title=E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folks Hands-On|site=GameSpot}}</ref>

The game's [[Wikipedia:Suggested retail price|MSRP]] was originally $49.99, like most Wii games, but was later dropped to $19.99 after becoming part of the first round of Nintendo Select's games.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/wii/console/nintendoselects</ref> Some editions of ''City Folk'' included Nintendo's [[Wii Speak]], but this stopped with the production of the Wii Speak. These editions of ''City Folk'' were sold for $69.99, but was later dropped to $34.99-$49.99.

==New Features==
City Folk took advantage of the [[WiiConnect24]] functionality of the Wii console allowing players to connect to the internet for special features when they aren't playing.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html</ref> City Folk also makes use of a new feature with Wii Speak, allowing [[player]]s to talk to each other when visiting other [[town]]s. City Folk also introduced a new way to switch between inventory items using the d-pad along with, for a first time in the series, being able to look up at the sky by pressing "Up" on the d-pad. Additionally, [[silver items]] can be found, along with the golden and original versions.

==The City & New Attractions==
The newest incarnation of the ''Animal Crossing'' series features a newly accessible location called [[the City]]. The City houses most of the characters that, in previous games, were considered special visitors. These include [[Gracie]] the Giraffe, [[Redd]] the Fox and [[Harriet]] the Poodle, among other characters such as [[Dr. Shrunk]] and [[Lyle]]. The City is accessible via Kapp'n's bus and is open all hours of the day. Most of the shops close at 9 PM daily, with the exception of Redd's Store and The [[Resetti Surveillance Center]]. The City also introduces new characters characters such as [[Phineas]] and [[Kicks]], into the franchise.

==Moving==
When moving in, the player has two options" to start fresh or to move in as the [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. Moving in as the player from the DS will only keep the play's catalogue and appearance. Items in pockets, bells, and house progress will not move with the character.

==Wi-Fi==
This version of the Animal Crossing series features Wi-Fi capabilites, which was earlier implemented in the previous game, ''Wild World''. This feature gives the player access to other towns, enables them to communicate with friends' towns with letters, and also subjects them to special items sent from time to time from Nintendo, such as [[Nintendogs]] statues and the [[Red Pikmin Hat]], which reference some of the company's best-selling games. It also allows players to experience another feature, which in-game is called the [[Mysterious Cat]], which enables a visit from [[Blanca]], a character who travels via Wi-Fi into towns, which promotes connectivity between players locally and globally.

==Development and Unveiling==
{{Youtube|nOdOE5puDek|180|left|Unveiling at E3 2008}}
The conception of ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'' began during the production of producing {{WW}} and was confirmed that an ''Animal Crossing'' title for the [[Wii]], then codenamed Revolution, was in development. [[Katsuya Eguchi]], the producer of both titles, suggested that the two titles may be able to link up to one another at e3 2005.<ref name="IGNe305">Casamassina, Matt (5-19-2005). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/670/670543p1.html E3 2005: Animal Crossing Revolution]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed on 7-22-2008.</ref> In 2006, Eguchi confirmed that ''City Folk'' was still just a concept and very little work had been completed. His time was being consumed by research and development of the Wii console.<ref name="IGNGDC06">Harris, Craig (3-24-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/698/698427p1.html GDC 06: Chat with Eguchi]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> The ''Animal Crossing'' team explored ways to involve the Wii Remote. They planned to allow players to use tools, such as the [[axe]], [[shovel]], and [[fishing rod]]. They also explored the use of WiiConnect24 in the hopes that a player could visit a friend's [[town]] even when he or she was not playing. The friend could then leave [[letter]]s or [[present|gifts]]. Additionally, they planned to use Wi-Fi Connection to allow simultaneous play. At this point in time, however, the title was still not playable.<ref name="IGNwiisports">Casamassina, Matt (5-18-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html Interview: Wii Sports]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

In early 2007, [[Nintendo]] of Japan unveiled its video game lineup for the coming year; it included "''Doubutsu no Mori''".<ref name="IGNlineup">Casamassina, Matt (2-22-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766803p1.html Nintendo Lists Major Wii Games for 2007]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Having finished the Mii Channel for Wii, ''Animal Crossing: Wild World'' director [[Hisashi Nogami]] joined the ''Animal Crossing'' team once more.<ref name="IGNe307">Casamassina, Matt (7-12-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/804/804275p1.html E3 2007: Animal Crossing Update]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Later that year, Edge Magazine reported that a trusted source confirmed that ''City Folk'' would be a massively multiplayer online game. The publication declined to name the source.<ref name="IGNrumor">Casamassina, Matt (10-24-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/830/830130p1.html Rumor: MMO Animal Crossing]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Nintendo failed to release the title in 2007. Online publication IGN Wii predicted that the title would arrive in 2008.<ref name="IGNpreview">Bozon, Mark and Casamassina, Matt (1-18-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846421p9.html IGN Wii's Preview 2008 p.9]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08</ref>

At [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2008, Reggie Fils-Aime unveiled the title in playable form under the name ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It was released in November 2008.<ref name="IGNunveil">DeVries, Jack (7-15-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/889/889629p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing Coming to Wii]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

==Gallery==
===Publisher Screenshots===
<center><gallery>
File:CF ss001.jpg|[[Fishing]]
File:CF ss002.jpg|[[City]]
File:CF ss003.jpg|[[House]]
File:CF ss004.jpg|[[Bus Station]]
File:CF ss005.jpg|[[Museum]] Aquarium
File:CF ss006.jpg|[[Present]]
File:CF ss007.jpg|[[Constellation]]s
File:CF ss008.jpg|Entering the [[Town Gate]]
File:CF ss009.jpg|Leaving the [[Town Gate]]
</gallery></center>

===Artwork===
<center><gallery>
File:Boy (City Folk).png|Boy
File:CF girl1.png|Girl
File:Lloid.png|[[Lloid]]
File:Jingle.png|[[Jingle]]
File:K.K. Slider (City Folk).jpg|[[K.K. Slider]]
File:Tortimer.png|[[Tortimer]]
File:Gracie.png|[[Gracie]]
File:Labelle.png|[[Labelle]]
File:Kicks.png|[[Kicks]]
File:Kiki.png|[[Kiki]]
File:Celeste.png|[[Celeste]]
File:Mabel.png|[[Mabel]]
File:Sable.jpg|[[Sable]]
File:Redd.png|[[Redd]]
File:Teddy.png|[[Teddy]]
File:Chip.png|[[Chip]]
File:Jack.png|[[Jack]]
File:Monique.png|[[Monique]]
File:Winnie.png|[[Winnie]]
File:Joan.png|[[Joan]]
File:Katrina.png|[[Katrina]]
File:Mr. Resetti.png|[[Mr. Resetti]]
File:Don Resetti.png|[[Don Resetti]]
File:Static.png|[[Static]]
File:Lyle (City Folk).png|[[Lyle]]
File:Yuka.png|[[Yuka]]
File:Phineas.png|[[Phineas]]
File:Phyllis.png|[[Phyllis]]
File:Brewster.png|[[Brewster]]
File:Timmy and Tommy.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]]
File:Patty.png|[[Patty]]
File:Pierce.png|[[Pierce]]
File:Cesar.png|[[Cesar]]
File:Animalcrossingcityfo 102308 14196.jpg|[[Harriet]]
File:Dora2.png|[[Dora]]
File:Egbert.png|[[Egbert]]
File:Booker.png|[[Booker]]
File:Samson.png|[[Samson]]
File:Axel.png|[[Axel]]
File:Gulliver.png|[[Gulliver]]
File:Antonio.png|[[Antonio]]
</gallery></center>

===Boxart===
<center><gallery>
File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|North American boxart
File:Nintendo Selects ACCF.png|North American boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:Nintendo Selects ACLGTTC.png|European boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:LGTTC Boxart.jpg|European boxart
File:City Folk Japan.jpg|Japanese boxart
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Animal Crossing}}
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Animal Crossing series]]

Animal Crossing: City Folk

2024-06-30T17:36:10Z

Ciao acqua:

{{Infobox VGinfo
|title = [[File:Animal Crossing- City Folk (logo).png|200px]] (NTSC) [[File:Animal Crossing- Let's go to the City (logo).png|200px]] (PAL)
|image = [[File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|200px]]
|caption = North American boxart
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo EAD|Nintendo EAD]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/CyRXNiuwtxm0AgyMbOyehZ7N5f4JwIPy|title=Animal Crossing: City Folk|site=Nintendo}}</ref>
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|distributor =
|designer =
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|ratings = {{Rating|ESRB=E (Everyone)<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>|CERO=A|OFLC=G|PEGI=3+}}
|platforms = [[Nintendo Wii]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>
|media = Wii Optical Disc
|requirements =
|input = Wii Remote, Nunchuk, [[Wii Speak]], USB keyboard, [[Nintendo DS]]
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: City Folk''''' (街へ行こうよどうぶつの森, ''Machi e ikō yo: Dōbutsu no mori''), known as '''''Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City''''' in PAL regions, is Nintendo's [[Wii]] installment in the {{SER}}. [[Nintendo]] released the game on November 16, 2008 in North America. In Japan, Europe, and Australia the game was released on November 20, 2008, December 5, 2008, and December 4, 2008, respectively.<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/> The title boasts a variety of changes and additions to the ''Animal Crossing'' formula, including the ability to travel to the [[City]].<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>

Initial editorial previews of the title from IGN and GameSpy indicate that, as with the title's predecessor, {{WW}}, "Nintendo has made very few changes to the title and that people, who played all the past ''Animal Crossing'' games, will not find much in ''City Folk'', although the game was still fun and might appeal to newcomers." IGN gave ''City Folk'' a 7.5/10 rating.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/890/890136p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folk Hands-on</ref> GameSpot gave a positive preview of the title, noting the charm of the game, but gave the game a 7.5/10 rating.<ref name="GameSpotpreview">{{Cite web|author=Kevin Vanord|published=7/15/08|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/strategy/animalcrossing/news.html?sid=6193993&mode=recent|title=E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folks Hands-On|site=GameSpot}}</ref>

The game's [[Wikipedia:Suggested retail price|MSRP]] was originally $49.99, like most Wii games, but was later dropped to $19.99 after becoming part of the first round of Nintendo Select's games.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/wii/console/nintendoselects</ref> Some editions of ''City Folk'' included Nintendo's [[Wii Speak]], but this stopped with the production of the Wii Speak. These editions of ''City Folk'' were sold for $69.99, but was later dropped to $34.99-$49.99.

==New Features==
City Folk took advantage of the [[WiiConnect24]] functionality of the Wii console allowing players to connect to the internet for special features when they aren't playing.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html</ref> City Folk also makes use of a new feature with Wii Speak, allowing [[player]]s to talk to each other when visiting other [[town]]s. City Folk also introduced a new way to switch between inventory items using the d-pad along with, for a first time in the series, being able to look up at the sky by pressing "Up" on the d-pad. Additionally, [[silver items]] can be found, along with the golden and original versions.

==The City & New Attractions==
The newest incarnation of the ''Animal Crossing'' series features a newly accessible location called [[the City]]. The City houses most of the characters that, in previous games, were considered special visitors. These include [[Gracie]] the Giraffe, [[Redd]] the Fox and [[Harriet]] the Poodle, among other characters such as [[Dr. Shrunk]] and [[Lyle]]. The City is accessible via Kapp'n's bus and is open all hours of the day. Most of the shops close at 9 PM daily, with the exception of Redd's Store and The [[Resetti Surveillance Center]]. The City also introduces new characters characters such as [[Phineas]] and [[Kicks]], into the franchise.

==Moving==
When moving in, the player has two options" to start fresh or to move in as the [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. Moving in as the player from the DS will only keep the play's catalogue and appearance. Items in pockets, bells, and house progress will not move with the character.

==Wi-Fi==
This version of the Animal Crossing series features Wi-Fi capabilites, which was earlier implemented in the previous game, ''Wild World''. This feature gives the player access to other towns, enables them to communicate with friends' towns with letters, and also subjects them to special items sent from time to time from Nintendo, such as [[Nintendogs]] statues and the [[Red Pikmin Hat]], which reference some of the company's best-selling games. It also allows players to experience another feature, which in-game is called the [[Mysterious Cat]], which enables a visit from [[Blanca]], a character who travels via Wi-Fi into towns, which promotes connectivity between players locally and globally.

==Development and Unveiling==
{{Youtube|nOdOE5puDek|180|left|Unveiling at E3 2008}}
The conception of ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'' began during the production of producing {{WW}} and was confirmed that an ''Animal Crossing'' title for the [[Wii]], then codenamed Revolution, was in development. [[Katsuya Eguchi]], the producer of both titles, suggested that the two titles may be able to link up to one another at e3 2005.<ref name="IGNe305">Casamassina, Matt (5-19-2005). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/670/670543p1.html E3 2005: Animal Crossing Revolution]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed on 7-22-2008.</ref> In 2006, Eguchi confirmed that ''City Folk'' was still just a concept and very little work had been completed. His time was being consumed by research and development of the Wii console.<ref name="IGNGDC06">Harris, Craig (3-24-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/698/698427p1.html GDC 06: Chat with Eguchi]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> The ''Animal Crossing'' team explored ways to involve the Wii Remote. They planned to allow players to use tools, such as the [[axe]], [[shovel]], and [[fishing rod]]. They also explored the use of WiiConnect24 in the hopes that a player could visit a friend's [[town]] even when he or she was not playing. The friend could then leave [[letter]]s or [[present|gifts]]. Additionally, they planned to use Wi-Fi Connection to allow simultaneous play. At this point in time, however, the title was still not playable.<ref name="IGNwiisports">Casamassina, Matt (5-18-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html Interview: Wii Sports]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

In early 2007, [[Nintendo]] of Japan unveiled its video game lineup for the coming year; it included "''Doubutsu no Mori''".<ref name="IGNlineup">Casamassina, Matt (2-22-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766803p1.html Nintendo Lists Major Wii Games for 2007]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Having finished the Mii Channel for Wii, ''Animal Crossing: Wild World'' director [[Hisashi Nogami]] joined the ''Animal Crossing'' team once more.<ref name="IGNe307">Casamassina, Matt (7-12-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/804/804275p1.html E3 2007: Animal Crossing Update]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Later that year, Edge Magazine reported that a trusted source confirmed that ''City Folk'' would be a massively multiplayer online game. The publication declined to name the source.<ref name="IGNrumor">Casamassina, Matt (10-24-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/830/830130p1.html Rumor: MMO Animal Crossing]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Nintendo failed to release the title in 2007. Online publication IGN Wii predicted that the title would arrive in 2008.<ref name="IGNpreview">Bozon, Mark and Casamassina, Matt (1-18-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846421p9.html IGN Wii's Preview 2008 p.9]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08</ref>

At [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2008, Reggie Fils-Aime unveiled the title in playable form under the name ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It was released in November 2008.<ref name="IGNunveil">DeVries, Jack (7-15-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/889/889629p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing Coming to Wii]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

==Gallery==
===Publisher Screenshots===
<center><gallery>
File:CF ss001.jpg|[[Fishing]]
File:CF ss002.jpg|[[City]]
File:CF ss003.jpg|[[House]]
File:CF ss004.jpg|[[Bus Station]]
File:CF ss005.jpg|[[Museum]] Aquarium
File:CF ss006.jpg|[[Present]]
File:CF ss007.jpg|[[Constellation]]s
File:CF ss008.jpg|Entering the [[Town Gate]]
File:CF ss009.jpg|Leaving the [[Town Gate]]
</gallery></center>

===Artwork===
<center><gallery>
File:Boy (City Folk).png|Boy
File:CF girl1.png|Girl
File:Lloid.png|[[Lloid]]
File:Jingle.png|[[Jingle]]
File:K.K. Slider (City Folk).jpg|[[K.K. Slider]]
File:Tortimer.png|[[Tortimer]]
File:Gracie.png|[[Gracie]]
File:Labelle.png|[[Labelle]]
File:Kicks.png|[[Kicks]]
File:Kiki.png|[[Kiki]]
File:Celeste.png|[[Celeste]]
File:Mabel.png|[[Mabel]]
File:Sable.jpg|[[Sable]]
File:Redd.png|[[Redd]]
File:Teddy.png|[[Teddy]]
File:Chip.png|[[Chip]]
File:Jack.png|[[Jack]]
File:Monique.png|[[Monique]]
File:Winnie.png|[[Winnie]]
File:Joan.png|[[Joan]]
File:Katrina.png|[[Katrina]]
File:Mr. Resetti.png|[[Mr. Resetti]]
File:Don Resetti.png|[[Don Resetti]]
File:Static.png|[[Static]]
File:Lyle (City Folk).png|[[Lyle]]
File:Yuka.png|[[Yuka]]
File:Phineas.png|[[Phineas]]
File:Phyllis.png|[[Phyllis]]
File:Brewster.png|[[Brewster]]
File:Timmy and Tommy.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]]
File:Patty.png|[[Patty]]
File:Pierce.png|[[Pierce]]
File:Cesar.png|[[Cesar]]
File:Animalcrossingcityfo 102308 14196.jpg|[[Harriet]]
File:Dora2.png|[[Dora]]
File:Egbert.png|[[Egbert]]
File:Booker.png|[[Booker]]
File:Samson.png|[[Samson]]
File:Axel.png|[[Axel]]
File:Gulliver.png|[[Gulliver]]
File:Antonio.png|[[Antonio]]
</gallery></center>

===Boxart===
<center><gallery>
File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|North American boxart
File:Nintendo Selects ACCF.png|North American boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:Nintendo Selects ACLGTTC.png|European boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:LGTTC Boxart.jpg|European boxart
File:City Folk Japan.jpg|Japanese boxart
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Animal Crossing}}
[[index.php?title=Category:Games]]
[[index.php?title=Category:Animal Crossing series]]

Animal Crossing: City Folk

2024-06-30T17:35:44Z

Ciao acqua:

{{Infobox VGinfo
|title = [[File:Animal Crossing- City Folk (logo).png|200px]] (NTSC) [[File:Animal Crossing- Let's go to the City (logo).png|200px]] (PAL)
|image = [[File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|200px]]
|caption = North American boxart
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo EAD|Nintendo EAD]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/CyRXNiuwtxm0AgyMbOyehZ7N5f4JwIPy|title=Animal Crossing: City Folk|site=Nintendo}}</ref>
|publisher = [[Nintendo]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>
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|ratings = {{Rating|ESRB=E (Everyone)<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>|CERO=A|OFLC=G|PEGI=3+}}
|platforms = [[Nintendo Wii]]
|media = Wii Optical Disc
|requirements =
|input = Wii Remote, Nunchuk, [[Wii Speak]], USB keyboard, [[Nintendo DS]]
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: City Folk''''' (街へ行こうよどうぶつの森, ''Machi e ikō yo: Dōbutsu no mori''), known as '''''Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City''''' in PAL regions, is Nintendo's [[Wii]] installment in the {{SER}}. [[Nintendo]] released the game on November 16, 2008 in North America. In Japan, Europe, and Australia the game was released on November 20, 2008, December 5, 2008, and December 4, 2008, respectively.<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/> The title boasts a variety of changes and additions to the ''Animal Crossing'' formula, including the ability to travel to the [[City]].<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>

Initial editorial previews of the title from IGN and GameSpy indicate that, as with the title's predecessor, {{WW}}, "Nintendo has made very few changes to the title and that people, who played all the past ''Animal Crossing'' games, will not find much in ''City Folk'', although the game was still fun and might appeal to newcomers." IGN gave ''City Folk'' a 7.5/10 rating.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/890/890136p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folk Hands-on</ref> GameSpot gave a positive preview of the title, noting the charm of the game, but gave the game a 7.5/10 rating.<ref name="GameSpotpreview">{{Cite web|author=Kevin Vanord|published=7/15/08|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/strategy/animalcrossing/news.html?sid=6193993&mode=recent|title=E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folks Hands-On|site=GameSpot}}</ref>

The game's [[Wikipedia:Suggested retail price|MSRP]] was originally $49.99, like most Wii games, but was later dropped to $19.99 after becoming part of the first round of Nintendo Select's games.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/wii/console/nintendoselects</ref> Some editions of ''City Folk'' included Nintendo's [[Wii Speak]], but this stopped with the production of the Wii Speak. These editions of ''City Folk'' were sold for $69.99, but was later dropped to $34.99-$49.99.

==New Features==
City Folk took advantage of the [[WiiConnect24]] functionality of the Wii console allowing players to connect to the internet for special features when they aren't playing.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html</ref> City Folk also makes use of a new feature with Wii Speak, allowing [[player]]s to talk to each other when visiting other [[town]]s. City Folk also introduced a new way to switch between inventory items using the d-pad along with, for a first time in the series, being able to look up at the sky by pressing "Up" on the d-pad. Additionally, [[silver items]] can be found, along with the golden and original versions.

==The City & New Attractions==
The newest incarnation of the ''Animal Crossing'' series features a newly accessible location called [[the City]]. The City houses most of the characters that, in previous games, were considered special visitors. These include [[Gracie]] the Giraffe, [[Redd]] the Fox and [[Harriet]] the Poodle, among other characters such as [[Dr. Shrunk]] and [[Lyle]]. The City is accessible via Kapp'n's bus and is open all hours of the day. Most of the shops close at 9 PM daily, with the exception of Redd's Store and The [[Resetti Surveillance Center]]. The City also introduces new characters characters such as [[Phineas]] and [[Kicks]], into the franchise.

==Moving==
When moving in, the player has two options" to start fresh or to move in as the [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. Moving in as the player from the DS will only keep the play's catalogue and appearance. Items in pockets, bells, and house progress will not move with the character.

==Wi-Fi==
This version of the Animal Crossing series features Wi-Fi capabilites, which was earlier implemented in the previous game, ''Wild World''. This feature gives the player access to other towns, enables them to communicate with friends' towns with letters, and also subjects them to special items sent from time to time from Nintendo, such as [[Nintendogs]] statues and the [[Red Pikmin Hat]], which reference some of the company's best-selling games. It also allows players to experience another feature, which in-game is called the [[Mysterious Cat]], which enables a visit from [[Blanca]], a character who travels via Wi-Fi into towns, which promotes connectivity between players locally and globally.

==Development and Unveiling==
{{Youtube|nOdOE5puDek|180|left|Unveiling at E3 2008}}
The conception of ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'' began during the production of producing {{WW}} and was confirmed that an ''Animal Crossing'' title for the [[Wii]], then codenamed Revolution, was in development. [[Katsuya Eguchi]], the producer of both titles, suggested that the two titles may be able to link up to one another at e3 2005.<ref name="IGNe305">Casamassina, Matt (5-19-2005). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/670/670543p1.html E3 2005: Animal Crossing Revolution]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed on 7-22-2008.</ref> In 2006, Eguchi confirmed that ''City Folk'' was still just a concept and very little work had been completed. His time was being consumed by research and development of the Wii console.<ref name="IGNGDC06">Harris, Craig (3-24-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/698/698427p1.html GDC 06: Chat with Eguchi]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> The ''Animal Crossing'' team explored ways to involve the Wii Remote. They planned to allow players to use tools, such as the [[axe]], [[shovel]], and [[fishing rod]]. They also explored the use of WiiConnect24 in the hopes that a player could visit a friend's [[town]] even when he or she was not playing. The friend could then leave [[letter]]s or [[present|gifts]]. Additionally, they planned to use Wi-Fi Connection to allow simultaneous play. At this point in time, however, the title was still not playable.<ref name="IGNwiisports">Casamassina, Matt (5-18-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html Interview: Wii Sports]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

In early 2007, [[Nintendo]] of Japan unveiled its video game lineup for the coming year; it included "''Doubutsu no Mori''".<ref name="IGNlineup">Casamassina, Matt (2-22-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766803p1.html Nintendo Lists Major Wii Games for 2007]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Having finished the Mii Channel for Wii, ''Animal Crossing: Wild World'' director [[Hisashi Nogami]] joined the ''Animal Crossing'' team once more.<ref name="IGNe307">Casamassina, Matt (7-12-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/804/804275p1.html E3 2007: Animal Crossing Update]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Later that year, Edge Magazine reported that a trusted source confirmed that ''City Folk'' would be a massively multiplayer online game. The publication declined to name the source.<ref name="IGNrumor">Casamassina, Matt (10-24-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/830/830130p1.html Rumor: MMO Animal Crossing]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Nintendo failed to release the title in 2007. Online publication IGN Wii predicted that the title would arrive in 2008.<ref name="IGNpreview">Bozon, Mark and Casamassina, Matt (1-18-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846421p9.html IGN Wii's Preview 2008 p.9]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08</ref>

At [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2008, Reggie Fils-Aime unveiled the title in playable form under the name ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It was released in November 2008.<ref name="IGNunveil">DeVries, Jack (7-15-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/889/889629p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing Coming to Wii]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

==Gallery==
===Publisher Screenshots===
<center><gallery>
File:CF ss001.jpg|[[Fishing]]
File:CF ss002.jpg|[[City]]
File:CF ss003.jpg|[[House]]
File:CF ss004.jpg|[[Bus Station]]
File:CF ss005.jpg|[[Museum]] Aquarium
File:CF ss006.jpg|[[Present]]
File:CF ss007.jpg|[[Constellation]]s
File:CF ss008.jpg|Entering the [[Town Gate]]
File:CF ss009.jpg|Leaving the [[Town Gate]]
</gallery></center>

===Artwork===
<center><gallery>
File:Boy (City Folk).png|Boy
File:CF girl1.png|Girl
File:Lloid.png|[[Lloid]]
File:Jingle.png|[[Jingle]]
File:K.K. Slider (City Folk).jpg|[[K.K. Slider]]
File:Tortimer.png|[[Tortimer]]
File:Gracie.png|[[Gracie]]
File:Labelle.png|[[Labelle]]
File:Kicks.png|[[Kicks]]
File:Kiki.png|[[Kiki]]
File:Celeste.png|[[Celeste]]
File:Mabel.png|[[Mabel]]
File:Sable.jpg|[[Sable]]
File:Redd.png|[[Redd]]
File:Teddy.png|[[Teddy]]
File:Chip.png|[[Chip]]
File:Jack.png|[[Jack]]
File:Monique.png|[[Monique]]
File:Winnie.png|[[Winnie]]
File:Joan.png|[[Joan]]
File:Katrina.png|[[Katrina]]
File:Mr. Resetti.png|[[Mr. Resetti]]
File:Don Resetti.png|[[Don Resetti]]
File:Static.png|[[Static]]
File:Lyle (City Folk).png|[[Lyle]]
File:Yuka.png|[[Yuka]]
File:Phineas.png|[[Phineas]]
File:Phyllis.png|[[Phyllis]]
File:Brewster.png|[[Brewster]]
File:Timmy and Tommy.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]]
File:Patty.png|[[Patty]]
File:Pierce.png|[[Pierce]]
File:Cesar.png|[[Cesar]]
File:Animalcrossingcityfo 102308 14196.jpg|[[Harriet]]
File:Dora2.png|[[Dora]]
File:Egbert.png|[[Egbert]]
File:Booker.png|[[Booker]]
File:Samson.png|[[Samson]]
File:Axel.png|[[Axel]]
File:Gulliver.png|[[Gulliver]]
File:Antonio.png|[[Antonio]]
</gallery></center>

===Boxart===
<center><gallery>
File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|North American boxart
File:Nintendo Selects ACCF.png|North American boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:Nintendo Selects ACLGTTC.png|European boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:LGTTC Boxart.jpg|European boxart
File:City Folk Japan.jpg|Japanese boxart
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Animal Crossing}}
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Animal Crossing series]]

Animal Crossing: City Folk

2024-06-30T17:34:48Z

Ciao acqua:

{{Infobox VGinfo
|title = [[File:Animal Crossing- City Folk (logo).png|200px]] (NTSC) [[File:Animal Crossing- Let's go to the City (logo).png|200px]] (PAL)
|image = [[File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|200px]]
|caption = North American boxart
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo EAD|Nintendo EAD]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/CyRXNiuwtxm0AgyMbOyehZ7N5f4JwIPy|title=Animal Crossing: City Folk|site=Nintendo}}</ref>
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|ratings = {{Rating|ESRB=E (Everyone)<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>|CERO=A|OFLC=G|PEGI=3+}}
|platforms = [[Nintendo Wii]]<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>
|media = Wii Optical Disc
|requirements =
|input = Wii Remote, Nunchuk, [[Wii Speak]], USB keyboard, [[Nintendo DS]]
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: City Folk''''' (街へ行こうよどうぶつの森, ''Machi e ikō yo: Dōbutsu no mori''), known as '''''Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City''''' in PAL regions, is Nintendo's [[Wii]] installment in the {{SER}}. [[Nintendo]] released the game on November 16, 2008 in North America. In Japan, Europe, and Australia the game was released on November 20, 2008, December 5, 2008, and December 4, 2008, respectively.<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/> The title boasts a variety of changes and additions to the ''Animal Crossing'' formula, including the ability to travel to the [[City]].<ref name="Nintendoprofile"/>

Initial editorial previews of the title from IGN and GameSpy indicate that, as with the title's predecessor, {{WW}}, "Nintendo has made very few changes to the title and that people, who played all the past ''Animal Crossing'' games, will not find much in ''City Folk'', although the game was still fun and might appeal to newcomers." IGN gave ''City Folk'' a 7.5/10 rating.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/890/890136p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folk Hands-on</ref> GameSpot gave a positive preview of the title, noting the charm of the game, but gave the game a 7.5/10 rating.<ref name="GameSpotpreview">{{Cite web|author=Kevin Vanord|published=7/15/08|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/strategy/animalcrossing/news.html?sid=6193993&mode=recent|title=E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folks Hands-On|site=GameSpot}}</ref>

The game's [[Wikipedia:Suggested retail price|MSRP]] was originally $49.99, like most Wii games, but was later dropped to $19.99 after becoming part of the first round of Nintendo Select's games.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/wii/console/nintendoselects</ref> Some editions of ''City Folk'' included Nintendo's [[Wii Speak]], but this stopped with the production of the Wii Speak. These editions of ''City Folk'' were sold for $69.99, but was later dropped to $34.99-$49.99.

==New Features==
City Folk took advantage of the [[WiiConnect24]] functionality of the Wii console allowing players to connect to the internet for special features when they aren't playing.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html</ref> City Folk also makes use of a new feature with Wii Speak, allowing [[player]]s to talk to each other when visiting other [[town]]s. City Folk also introduced a new way to switch between inventory items using the d-pad along with, for a first time in the series, being able to look up at the sky by pressing "Up" on the d-pad. Additionally, [[silver items]] can be found, along with the golden and original versions.

==The City & New Attractions==
The newest incarnation of the ''Animal Crossing'' series features a newly accessible location called [[the City]]. The City houses most of the characters that, in previous games, were considered special visitors. These include [[Gracie]] the Giraffe, [[Redd]] the Fox and [[Harriet]] the Poodle, among other characters such as [[Dr. Shrunk]] and [[Lyle]]. The City is accessible via Kapp'n's bus and is open all hours of the day. Most of the shops close at 9 PM daily, with the exception of Redd's Store and The [[Resetti Surveillance Center]]. The City also introduces new characters characters such as [[Phineas]] and [[Kicks]], into the franchise.

==Moving==
When moving in, the player has two options" to start fresh or to move in as the [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. Moving in as the player from the DS will only keep the play's catalogue and appearance. Items in pockets, bells, and house progress will not move with the character.

==Wi-Fi==
This version of the Animal Crossing series features Wi-Fi capabilites, which was earlier implemented in the previous game, ''Wild World''. This feature gives the player access to other towns, enables them to communicate with friends' towns with letters, and also subjects them to special items sent from time to time from Nintendo, such as [[Nintendogs]] statues and the [[Red Pikmin Hat]], which reference some of the company's best-selling games. It also allows players to experience another feature, which in-game is called the [[Mysterious Cat]], which enables a visit from [[Blanca]], a character who travels via Wi-Fi into towns, which promotes connectivity between players locally and globally.

==Development and Unveiling==
{{Youtube|nOdOE5puDek|180|left|Unveiling at E3 2008}}
The conception of ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'' began during the production of producing {{WW}} and was confirmed that an ''Animal Crossing'' title for the [[Wii]], then codenamed Revolution, was in development. [[Katsuya Eguchi]], the producer of both titles, suggested that the two titles may be able to link up to one another at e3 2005.<ref name="IGNe305">Casamassina, Matt (5-19-2005). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/670/670543p1.html E3 2005: Animal Crossing Revolution]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed on 7-22-2008.</ref> In 2006, Eguchi confirmed that ''City Folk'' was still just a concept and very little work had been completed. His time was being consumed by research and development of the Wii console.<ref name="IGNGDC06">Harris, Craig (3-24-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/698/698427p1.html GDC 06: Chat with Eguchi]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> The ''Animal Crossing'' team explored ways to involve the Wii Remote. They planned to allow players to use tools, such as the [[axe]], [[shovel]], and [[fishing rod]]. They also explored the use of WiiConnect24 in the hopes that a player could visit a friend's [[town]] even when he or she was not playing. The friend could then leave [[letter]]s or [[present|gifts]]. Additionally, they planned to use Wi-Fi Connection to allow simultaneous play. At this point in time, however, the title was still not playable.<ref name="IGNwiisports">Casamassina, Matt (5-18-2006). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/709/709218p1.html Interview: Wii Sports]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

In early 2007, [[Nintendo]] of Japan unveiled its video game lineup for the coming year; it included "''Doubutsu no Mori''".<ref name="IGNlineup">Casamassina, Matt (2-22-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766803p1.html Nintendo Lists Major Wii Games for 2007]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Having finished the Mii Channel for Wii, ''Animal Crossing: Wild World'' director [[Hisashi Nogami]] joined the ''Animal Crossing'' team once more.<ref name="IGNe307">Casamassina, Matt (7-12-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/804/804275p1.html E3 2007: Animal Crossing Update]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Later that year, Edge Magazine reported that a trusted source confirmed that ''City Folk'' would be a massively multiplayer online game. The publication declined to name the source.<ref name="IGNrumor">Casamassina, Matt (10-24-07). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/830/830130p1.html Rumor: MMO Animal Crossing]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref> Nintendo failed to release the title in 2007. Online publication IGN Wii predicted that the title would arrive in 2008.<ref name="IGNpreview">Bozon, Mark and Casamassina, Matt (1-18-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846421p9.html IGN Wii's Preview 2008 p.9]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08</ref>

At [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2008, Reggie Fils-Aime unveiled the title in playable form under the name ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It was released in November 2008.<ref name="IGNunveil">DeVries, Jack (7-15-08). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/889/889629p1.html E3 2008: Animal Crossing Coming to Wii]. [http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]. Accessed 7-22-08.</ref>

==Gallery==
===Publisher Screenshots===
<center><gallery>
File:CF ss001.jpg|[[Fishing]]
File:CF ss002.jpg|[[City]]
File:CF ss003.jpg|[[House]]
File:CF ss004.jpg|[[Bus Station]]
File:CF ss005.jpg|[[Museum]] Aquarium
File:CF ss006.jpg|[[Present]]
File:CF ss007.jpg|[[Constellation]]s
File:CF ss008.jpg|Entering the [[Town Gate]]
File:CF ss009.jpg|Leaving the [[Town Gate]]
</gallery></center>

===Artwork===
<center><gallery>
File:Boy (City Folk).png|Boy
File:CF girl1.png|Girl
File:Lloid.png|[[Lloid]]
File:Jingle.png|[[Jingle]]
File:K.K. Slider (City Folk).jpg|[[K.K. Slider]]
File:Tortimer.png|[[Tortimer]]
File:Gracie.png|[[Gracie]]
File:Labelle.png|[[Labelle]]
File:Kicks.png|[[Kicks]]
File:Kiki.png|[[Kiki]]
File:Celeste.png|[[Celeste]]
File:Mabel.png|[[Mabel]]
File:Sable.jpg|[[Sable]]
File:Redd.png|[[Redd]]
File:Teddy.png|[[Teddy]]
File:Chip.png|[[Chip]]
File:Jack.png|[[Jack]]
File:Monique.png|[[Monique]]
File:Winnie.png|[[Winnie]]
File:Joan.png|[[Joan]]
File:Katrina.png|[[Katrina]]
File:Mr. Resetti.png|[[Mr. Resetti]]
File:Don Resetti.png|[[Don Resetti]]
File:Static.png|[[Static]]
File:Lyle (City Folk).png|[[Lyle]]
File:Yuka.png|[[Yuka]]
File:Phineas.png|[[Phineas]]
File:Phyllis.png|[[Phyllis]]
File:Brewster.png|[[Brewster]]
File:Timmy and Tommy.png|[[Timmy and Tommy]]
File:Patty.png|[[Patty]]
File:Pierce.png|[[Pierce]]
File:Cesar.png|[[Cesar]]
File:Animalcrossingcityfo 102308 14196.jpg|[[Harriet]]
File:Dora2.png|[[Dora]]
File:Egbert.png|[[Egbert]]
File:Booker.png|[[Booker]]
File:Samson.png|[[Samson]]
File:Axel.png|[[Axel]]
File:Gulliver.png|[[Gulliver]]
File:Antonio.png|[[Antonio]]
</gallery></center>

===Boxart===
<center><gallery>
File:Cityfolkbox.jpg|North American boxart
File:Nintendo Selects ACCF.png|North American boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:Nintendo Selects ACLGTTC.png|European boxart after becoming a Nintendo Selects title
File:LGTTC Boxart.jpg|European boxart
File:City Folk Japan.jpg|Japanese boxart
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:Animal Crossing series]]

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{{Infobox Location
| title = Police station
| image = Police Station PG Wallpaper.jpg
| music = [[File:NL Police Station.flac]]
| music-game = New Leaf
| caption = Artwork of the police station as it appears in {{PG}}
| services = Town map Lost and found Event news
| proprietor = [[Copper]] [[Booker]]
| time = All day
| ja-name = 交番
| ko-name = 풍 경찰서
| zh-name = N/A
| fr-name = poste police
| es-name = comisaría
| it-name = staz. di polizia
| de-name = Polizei
| nl-name = N/A
| ru-name = N/A
}}
The '''police station''' is a building in {{PG}} and {{NL}}. It is operated by [[Copper]] and [[Booker]] and contains the [[lost and found]]. In {{PG|nolink}}, the police station is always available, while in {{NL|short|nolink}}, it is a [[public works project]]. In {{WW|short}} and {{CF|short}}, the police station is functionally replaced by the [[checkpoint]].

==Appearances==
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
[[File:PG Police Station Exterior.png|thumb|left|The police station in {{PG|nolink}}]]
In {{PG}}, the police station appears in a random [[acre]]. Copper stands outside the building and can tell the player about visitors to town, while Booker operates the lost and found inside. A [[map]] board also appears outside. In {{DnM}} and {{DnM+}}, the police station has a different sign above its entrance and a different poster on its side; there is also a sign next to the entrance that is not in {{PG|nolink}} or {{DnMe+}}.
[[File:Police Station PG Map Icon.png|thumb]]
Copper occasionally mentions Bust Illegal Parkers (B.I.P.), a campaign held by the police station to enforce parking laws, which are violated by [[Gracie]] when she visits town with her car.

On [[Officer's Day]], [[Tortimer]] gives the player the {{I|police model|Animal Crossing}},{{Note|In {{DnM+|nolink}}, Officer's Day does not exist and Tortimer instead gives the player the police model on [[Halloween]].}} a miniature [[furniture]] model of the police station, and tells them that he built the police station and opened it on that day.
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
[[File:NL Modern Police Station Interior.jpg|thumb|Inside the modern police station in {{NL|short|nolink}}]]
In {{NL}}, the police station is a public works project that can be suggested by any [[villager]]. It costs 264,000 [[Bell]]s and can be built in one of two styles: the classic police station, a square wooden building; or the modern police station, a circular metal building like in {{PG|nolink}}. Booker operates the classic police station while Copper operates the modern police station.

===In {{aF|short|nolink}}===
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In {{aF}}, the police station can be built in the [[Board Game]] mode's town for 5 [[Happy Ticket]]s.

==Staff==
<gallery>
Booker NLWa.png|[[Booker]]
Copper NLWa.png|[[Copper]]
</gallery>

==Gallery==
===Assets===
====Sprites====
<gallery>
Police Sign DnM+.png|{{DnM}} and {{DnM+}}
Police Station PG Logo.png|{{PG}}
Police Poster PG.png|A poster with the tagline "I want U!" in {{PG|nolink}}
Police Poster DnM+.png|The same poster in {{DnM+|nolink}}
Wanted Poster PG.png|A wanted poster showing two fugitives in {{PG|nolink}}
Wanted Poster DnM+.png|The same wanted poster in {{DnM+|nolink}}
Fugitive Poster PG.png|A poster showing a silhouette for another fugitive in {{PG|nolink}}
Planning Poster DnM+.png|A poster that appears to show some sort of plan {{DnM+|nolink}}
</gallery>

====Models====
<gallery>
Police Station aF Model.png|{{aF}}
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
====Exterior====
<gallery>
DnM Police Station Exterior.png|{{DnM}}
Booker NL.jpg|{{NL}} (classic police station)
NL Police Station Ceremony.jpg|{{NL|nolink}} (modern police station)
</gallery>

====Interior====
<gallery>
PG Police Station Interior.png|{{PG}}
NL Classic Police Station Interior.png|{{NL}} (classic police station)
NL Booker.jpg|{{NL|nolink}} (classic police station)
NL Police Station Pitfall Seed.png|{{NL|nolink}} (modern police station)
</gallery>

==Music==
{{TableTop Music}}
|-
| Police Station Theme
| {{PG}}
| [[File:Police Station PG.mp3]]
|
|-
{{TableFooter}}

==Trivia==
*In {{NL}}, there is a photo of a female bulldog on Booker's locker in the classic police station.

==Notes==
{{Note list}}

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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ locations]]
[[Category:Dòngwù Sēnlín locations]]
[[Category:New Leaf locations]]

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