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Animal Crossing Clone Lands on PlayStation Store

Feb 25,25(3 months ago)
Animal Crossing Clone Lands on PlayStation Store

A new PlayStation game, Anime Life Sim, has sparked controversy for its striking resemblance to Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). The game appears to be a near-identical clone, mirroring not only the visuals but also the core gameplay loop.

While many games draw inspiration from Animal Crossing, Anime Life Sim goes further, seemingly replicating its mechanics directly. Developed and published by IndieGames3000, the game's PlayStation Store listing highlights features strikingly similar to ACNH: building and decorating homes, befriending animal neighbors, and engaging in activities like fishing, bug catching, gardening, crafting, and fossil hunting. These are all key elements of ACNH's gameplay.

The legal implications are complex. Game mechanics themselves are generally not patentable. However, the visual similarities between Anime Life Sim and ACNH, including art style and character design, could potentially infringe on Nintendo's copyright. While Nintendo is known for its aggressive legal actions, it remains uncertain whether they will pursue action against Anime Life Sim.

Currently slated for a February 2026 release, the PS Store page doesn't specify whether Anime Life Sim will be available on both PS4 and PS5. The game's blatant similarities to ACNH have generated significant discussion within the gaming community.

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