20th March 2020 is set to be a pretty cracking day for the gaming industry, with both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and DOOM Eternal launching on the same day (although DOOM will be sadly lacking on Switch until later). The two titles couldn't be more opposite, yet we couldn't be more excited for both of them in equal measure.
As it happens, that strange desire to play both of these wildly different games isn't lost on DOOM Eternal's creative director, Hugo Martin. He was actually asked about how he felt having the game launch alongside Animal Crossing in an interview with Gamespot, and said that he's "excited" to play it:
"I think it's awesome and it speaks to the amazing diversity that we see in games today. I honestly root for other games and other studios. I'm so proud to work in the game industry and the fact that two games that are so completely different, getting a ton of press, come out on the same day. It's an incredible time to be in development and I'm excited to play Animal Crossing."
While the Switch version of DOOM Eternal will be released after the other versions coming out in March, id Software has noted that it's "not going to be a huge delay". At least the delay removes the dilemma of which game we'll be slotting into our Switch first on 20th March!
Are you also thinking of picking up both games? Let us know with a comment below.
[source gamespot.com]
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Had a lot of fun with the first one on PC so I'll probably play it there. Depending on how it is may double dip with the Switch version.
I have both games preordered, what a combo! Can't wait to see the look on the employees faces when I pick my games up! 🤣 I am picking up Doom Eternal for my xbox one x.
That should be Tom Nook's face on the Baron Of Hell.
If Doom had been coming on the 20th to the Switch I would have still picked ACNH instead
Animal Crossing over Doom by far for me. Liked the first Doom (2016) but nothing breathtaking to be honest. Animal Crossing on the other hand is one of my favourite franchises <3
March 20th, 2020...
As for the games themselves, I'll definitely be picking up AC but I'm admittedly not the biggest DOOM fan. I'm only just now playing DOOM 2016 to try and get excited for Eternal and it's just not inspiring. It's like playing CoD or Halo, pretty bland after the first mission or so.
My vacation starts March 20th too!
That isn’t a coincidence
I'm excited for DOOM Eternal, but I want to go through the other DOOM games first, so I won't be playing it at launch (although I still might preorder, since I'll get a free copy of DOOM 64 with it).
I'll start playing Animal Crossing at midnight. Extremely excited for that. My entire immediate family will be doing the same.
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im glad switch version of doom eternal was delayed for a sort time give panic button to polish it up even more plus i expect it be out around summer time since they stated the delay wont be a long one.
I’d rather spend my time with Doom. Animal Crossing is pretty boring.
I was just thinking, what if Daisy, Doomguy's pet rabbit, made a cameo in A.C.: New Horizons?
Can't wait for DOOM Eternal but I am a tad concerned for the over emphasis on the story this time around. It was one of the USPs of the 2016 game in that it didn't mess around with story but there was one there if you wanted to go in depth on it.
Also I have seen footage of a cutscene where Doom Slayer is actually kneeling down to someone. Doom Slayer kneels down for no one!!!
Game will still be amazing though no doubt.
@Kainbrightside
I finally have something in common with Doom Slayer!
Now I really want to play Doom as Isabelle.
I just hope the multiplayer for Doom is solid.
AC doesn't do it for me, never been a sims fan and this game is very much like that.
@TonyTyga90 I'd call Animal Crossing the "less complicated and more fun" version of the Sims. There's no micromanaging lots of characters; you control only your avatar. AC also has a real-time clock and calendar which I don't think the Sims has.
they probably delayed doom eternal on switch to avoid Animal Crossing eating their launch sales.
I'm probably picking up ACNH near or on launch, but I'm definitely interested in Doom Eternal. I'll probably pick that one up for my PS4, though, because while I heard Doom '16 runs well on Switch, I'd prefer a more stable option for the more intensive games.
On March 20th I'll be going back and forth between Doom Eternal on my One X and Animal Crossing on Switch.
I'll pick up Doom Eternal when it releases on Switch, just for portable play.
Animal Crossing is a skip assuming you still get punished for not playing every day, don't have time for that. DOOM Eternal doesn't have a Switch release date so more months of clearing backlog on the Switch front.
Thanks for ruining my dreams with that Isabelle demon. As if she wasn't scary enough
Animal Crossing for me, I have plenty of shooters to play already.
@BarefootBowser Thanks for not being an a-hole about not liking something.
These two are probably my most anticipated games of the year. I can wait for Doom on Switch, Animal Crossing is a huge enough release by itself.
Animal Crossing will be a massive release and Doom Eternal too. Also, I think this will be Panic Button's biggest test yet to get Doom Eternal running well on the Switch.
Really looking forward to see them pull this off...
@JugOfVoodoo It’s also much more personal than the sims. The villagers in AC will talk to you and you by your name, the sims dont do any of that.
@Grumblevolcano I was so annoyed to hear time travel is gone. Now because i work long hours every day i will miss out of festivals, i used to time travel so i could experience anything i missed on my days i couldn't play but now it feels im not going to be getting the full experience. The amount of people who have chastised me for time traveling even though it never affected anyones game other than mine is bizarre.
i'm playing DOOM Eternal first then I will be playing Animal Crossing
DOOM is fun for sure but is a bit one dimensional (a hell dimension but even still). I like it for a quick 20 min session.
AC on the other hand will dominate my LIFE. Ugh. I submit to it. Bring it on!
Eh I'm for Animal Crossing all the way. Super hyped for it, got back into New Leaf because of how excited I am. Can't stand shooters, though, that genre just isn't for me.
AC doesn't do much for me, so Doom it is. I'll wait for a Switch date before buying on Xbox... juuuuust to be safe.
I will pass on Doom but AC is where it's at! Probably my most anticipated game this year!
@Elvie Lol a very dead rabbit
@Entrr_username Scary cute
Honestly, the delayed release on the Switch would help give Animal Crossing some breathing space, for those who want to play both games.
@Ralizah as a huge doom fan I think the bear minimum you need to play is 2016. I always play an older ID software game after a new doom or Wolfenstein comes out. It's cooler to see where newer games come from. I love og doom but I don't think it's enough to get anyone excited for a newer doom.
Animal Crossing is one of Nintendo's best games, and I'm glad sales reflect that so they keep making them. Unlike other best games such as F-ZERO and Chibi-Robo.
DOOM's also fantastic, but we'll see if the Switch port holds up, and if I want to spend time on anything else when Animal Crossing hits my console.
I have no interest in either title but hope they both do well, and by the sounds of things they're both going to do great numbers! Animal Crossing has got play anywhere at any time written all over it though, I can see a lot of people putting in hours just on their way into work and during their lunch breaks.
If the gaming gods really loved us, they would drop a demo for us with Isabell running around with a BFG.
Doom has to be played on a more powerful console. Don't get me wrong, the Switch version of the 2016 game was a great port, but the buttery smooth performance of the beefier consoles is irreplaceable for a fast paced game such as Doom.
It’s either one or the other for me, they’re too similar.
@YagaMaki I'm not normally a graphics snob but yeah I agree in this case. Doom profits minimally from being a handheld game IMO, and the action is just so much more visceral the more graphical sheen you layer on top. And of course, the frame rate lol
@Grumblevolcano oh yeah, the grueling punishment that animal crossing dishes out! I don't know what's worse, a few weeds or animals telling me they've missed me. It's pure torture!!!
I plan to pick up both eventually, Animal Crossing being my day one purchase on March 20th. Depending on what else Nintendo has up their sleeve around the time of the release of Doom Eternal on Switch I'll be picking Doom Eternal up day one on Switch then purchasing Doom Eternal on PS4 as well. I really appreciate his attitude towards gaming. That alone is enough for my support.
@SKTTR I'm sure F Zero and Chibi Robo would so great if Nintendo would just give them another chance.
Easy choice.. Doom as i never liked AC anyway.
I'll be perfectly honest, I haven't played a game in either franchise. However, having said that, I am actually looking forward to changing that, once the new Animal Crossing game comes out.
Neither, Animal Crossing doesn’t have enough monster killing and Doom doesn’t have enough interior decorating.
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