Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a life simulation game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. In this installment, players assume the role of a character who becomes the mayor of a village, allowing for enhanced customization and development. Players can personalize their environment by placing items, as well as interact with others via StreetPass to visit their homes, fostering a shared community experience.
The charming community-building franchise returns for with Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The Nintendo 3DS entry into this popular franchise introduces a number of options new to Animal Crossing, including the ability to become the head of the village and boost its development, a way to install certain items in the village to make its characteristics more personalized for each player, and the ability to view homes of other players who are tagged through StreetPass connections.