There are over 80 fighters from all across video game history inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatenow that the game has finished its first DLC pass with Byleth fromFire Emblem: Three Houses. Another six characters are on the way in a second pass, including arepresentative from the Switch titleArms, but before the roster grows fans can still appreciate a currently complete collection ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscostumes created by Reddit user DJ-Dez.
One of the biggest creative outlets inNew Horizonsis its custom pattern design system for pathways, displays, and clothing, offering freedom which players have used for some impressive feats like arecreation of the high ground scene fromStar Wars: Episode 3. The full-scaleSmash Bros.roster took DJ-Dez over 400 hours according to yesterday’s post in the r/AnimalCrossing subreddit, which makes sense when there are disparate designs ranging from humans likeEarthbound’s Ness to monsters likeMetroid’s Ridley.
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Naturally, Isabelle is the one character who did not need the same treatment, even if in the comments of their post DJ-Dez denies ever having heard of Photoshop. Every custom design is currently available through the Able Sisters' kiosk inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsusing the creator ID MA-3790-6501-6469, though characters like Mr. Game & Watch are made with in-game outfit pieces, so some assembly may be required.
There’s an entire cottage industry of recreating characters and objects from other popular culture properties that has flourished inNew Horizonssince it released in March. Though fellow video games make up a sizable portion of this venture, everything from comic books to animated films like the works ofStudio Ghibli have been ported intoAnimal Crossing.
The fact that so much creativity is possible inNew Horizons, likely coupled with its release corresponding to the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, has resulted in the game being incredibly popular. In fact,New Horizonsis the fastest-selling game on the Nintendo Switchand it has vastly outsold every other entry in the series.
Of course, the popularity ofSuper Smash Bros.is nothing to sneeze at either, andUltimatehas made a huge splash in gaming circles especially thanks to its continual DLC characters and free events. One such event back in April actuallyaddedAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscharacters as Spirits, for anyone who wants to experience the flip-side of DJ-Dez’s herculean effort.
