When I was a child, I desperately wanted to play Animal crossing game, but I didn't have any Nintendo products like Switch or 3D; Naturally, one of the first things I downloaded when I got a phone was Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. I played the game every day for the better part of a few years as a free-to-play player, but eventually moved on to other things and deleted the app to make room for different games.
Years later, I heard about the release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp complete. After some time without touching the game, it was very nostalgic to see the mobile game back in the spotlight. I was looking for a mobile game to play in my free time since I travel a lot, so the game being moved offline was a huge bonus for me. I downloaded it the night it aired and have been obsessed ever since.
Experiencing Pocket Camp Complete as a Returning Player
Pocket Camp Complete is much better than the original game
I have a unique perspective on the new game. Although I remember the first game and what it was like to play in the early days, there's a lot of content I'm learning for the first time or rediscovering. I was waiting to download Complete pocket camping since I saw Nintendo Mobilepromotional video for. The whole experience was very rewarding for my past self, who loved Pocket Camp in mind. Fortunately, I was able to purchase the game at a discount as I downloaded it before January 31, 2025.
Before any game elements, Complete pocket camping That's why I finally cleared my phone's storage. I thought the app store's stated size of less than 300MB seemed suspiciously small, and I soon realized I was right in thinking that, as the data needed for the game to run reached 2.13 GB. While I'm sure this probably isn't a widespread issue, that's my warning to anyone who hoards mobile games.
It was exactly how I remembered it when I finally got into the game. I regret never backing up my old save, but I also enjoyed experiencing everything for the first time all over again. I remember loving Apollo, so seeing him again in the tutorial was excellent. He hasn't left my campsite since I started adding more animals. I also thought it was hilarious that Filbert told me he was scared of what he would do without me, literally seconds after meeting him. I missed the charm of this game and I'm happy to play it again.
When I first downloaded the app it was completely free to play, so I've also been exploring a lot of areas that were originally locked away by subscription plans. The camp caretaker feature is probably the most convenient thing in the gamewith how they complete tasks that players haven't completed but still present them with rewards. Plus, since the game is offline, having an animal friend follow me around makes the atmosphere less lonely. Every time I make an update to my avatar's appearance, I immediately update my camper card.
Pocket Camp Complete has all the item themes from the previous game – there's plenty to choose from
Pocket Camp's new release is perfect for dressing up your avatar
Compared with the previous game currency, Complete pocket camping is much more generous when it comes to currency. I always have a surplus of leaf tokens, which is a big difference compared to how I feel like I always needed more leaf tokens. Because of this, I was able to automatically cycle through a map that I started when I played the first Pocket Camp but I never managed to finish it. Since then, I've been able to name my favorite animal, Shino, as my camp caretaker and have made cute matching outfits for us using the Complete Catalog!
I knew that creating a unique outfit and decorating my camp would be my first major task – I love designing and spent more time on character customization screens than I'd like to admit. When I played for the first time Pocket Camp Years ago, my favorite set was the pieces found in the Gothic Fortune Cookie. However, with access to items from all 7 years of release, I was able to make something much more to my liking. I spent a lot of time collecting complete tickets to make the perfect looks.
The easiest way to get full tickets is by shipping Gulliver's Ship. Since Leaf tokens are very easy to obtain, players can quickly accumulate them within a few hours, bypassing waiting times and unlocking as many souvenirs as possible.
It feels wrong to complain about anything in this game since it's practically paradise compared to its predecessor, but one small issue I have is I wish there was an easier way to find specific items in the Full Catalogs. There are two, one for items and one for fortune cookies. I browsed through the different sections for hours, and although I enjoyed that, it was very tedious to scroll through the catalog to find something again. I got most of my items from the premium collection, which contains just under 2,000 items.
Gardening, fishing and catching bugs have always been addictive at Pocket Camp
Pocket Camp Complete is the coziest game
Anyone who has played video games with me knows that I'm sold on whether a game includes fishing. I have no idea what attracts me specifically to fishing, but I have a lot more hours”A short walk” than the creators ever intended anyone to play, with the pure intention of catching all the different types of fish. Pocket Camp is no different, and I love how I can fish endlessly without using any resources. The Fishing Tournament has just started, so I predict I'm about to be even more involved in the game.
Players should use the warehouse feature to store their items if they want to keep them, as it is very easy for them to fill their stocks by doing something like fishing or catching bugs for a short period.
Bug catching uses pretty much the same mechanics, but I don't spend a lot of time doing it. I forgot how quickly you had to tap the screen to capture them, so it was a shock when the first bug I tried to capture flew away. Something I never thought I would like was the gardening mechanic – I remember not caring much about flowers in the first game. Still, I completed all of Jingle's gardening tasks within a few days. It got to the point where I started planting flowers without events and playing with cross-pollination.
I'm investing a lot more into this since with leaf tokens constantly on hand I can skip any waiting time. From my point of view, AC: Complete Pocket Camp definitely worth playing and removes everything that would bother players in the original gameleaving a purely pleasant experience. If I had to make any significant complaints, it would be that it now feels so much easier, to the point where there are few challenges, but that was the intention. It's fantastic for moments of downtime and relaxation.
I think Nintendo's choice to change the Animal crossing Mobile game for offline without subscription features was ultimately the best thing. I agree with many players that Complete pocket camping It's just so much better than Pocket Campand it certainly has the same feel as when I first played the original game as a kid, before it was introduced”Pocket Camping Club.” I feel very lucky to have been able to experience Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp at two of its arguably highest points.
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp complete
Adventure
Life simulation
Simulation
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December 3, 2024
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo
- Editor(s)
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Nintendo
- Multiplayer
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Online Cooperative
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Unit