Doubutsu no Mori is the inaugural title in the Animal Crossing series, launched exclusively in Japan for the Nintendo 64. It was later reimagined for the GameCube in 2002, rebranded as Animal Crossing for a global audience. The game supports the Expansion Pak, enhancing visual quality to 640x480 resolution compared to the standard 320x240.
Doubutsu no Mori is the name of the first installment in the Animal Crossing series. It was released only in Japan for the Nintendo 64. It was later remade for the GameCube in 2002, and released worldwide as Animal Crossing. This game is compatible with the Expansion Pak and is displayed in a higher resolution when it is used (640x480 as opposed to 320x240).