The island air hung thick with anticipation. My thumbs ached, not from tilling turnips, but from a marathon session trying to snag that last, elusive Hotel Ticket. Then it struck me: all this effort wasn’t just about island life; it was about reliving gaming history. Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 tucked away six classic Nintendo games for us to discover.
These games are completely playable, but accessing them requires dedication. Let’s explore the path to these retro treasures and how you can add them to your island getaway.
A Blast From the Past: Nintendo Classics in Animal Crossing
Remember those afternoons spent glued to a tiny Game Boy screen? Accessing the Nintendo Classics requires a bit of island elbow grease. Each game hails from a different console era, and your ticket to ride is, appropriately, Hotel Tickets.
- Head to the pier and enter the new hotel. If it hasn’t appeared yet, keep playing; it will. Your task? Decorate hotel rooms.
- Initially, two rooms await your design flair. Complete them, and two more appear the next day. Keep going until you’ve furnished eight rooms.
- Now, chat with Kapp’n at the pier. He’ll mention DIY items needed for voyages to other islands. The container nearby holds a stack of recipes.
- Craft these recipes at a workbench or cooking area, prioritizing those under the Recommended tab.
- Each completed recipe earns you Hotel Tickets from Kapp’n. While 100 tickets may seem generous, brace yourself: accessing all six classics requires 3000.
- Supplement your ticket stash by tackling Nook Miles achievements.
- Visit Gram’s Souvenir Shop and listen to the old lady’s tales of rare finds by her son.
- Under the Special tab, you’ll discover the coveted classic game consoles. This guide focuses on the interactable consoles.
Adding an Art Wing to your Museum is a must. Donating items to Kapp’n boosts your hotel’s Brand Recognition, which is the equivalent of greasing the wheels for console availability. Access to the Special tab unlocks once you’ve accumulated 5,000 or more Hotel Tickets.
What Are The Six Classic Nintendo Games in Animal Crossing?
Think of these consoles as time capsules, each holding a single, cherished game from yesteryear.
The Nintendo Classics Lineup
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 offers six retro consoles, each pre-loaded with a single, playable game.
- Dr. Mario (Game Boy)
- Ice Climber (NES)
- F-Zero (SNES)
- Ice Hockey (Famicom Disk System)
- Clu Clu Land (Famicom)
- Panel de Pon (Super Famicom)
The grind for Hotel Tickets can feel like pushing a boulder uphill, but the reward – a curated collection of classic Nintendo experiences – is worth it. It’s a chance to share a piece of gaming history with a new generation, or simply indulge in a wave of nostalgia. So, with all these classics now at your fingertips, does Animal Crossing finally transcend its laid-back reputation and become a serious retro gaming hub?