How A Pandemic Could Work In Animal Crossing
Often, nothing but peace and tranquility are associated with the whimsical towns of Animal Crossing. With vibrant green landscapes and cartoonish visuals, nobody would expect much to go wrong, aside from a rent-seeking (or mortgage-seeking) raccoon. However, it would be interesting to have a less tranquil in-game mechanic, which could be that of a “pandemic” mechanic. It’s already possible for villagers to be sick throughout the Animal Crossing series. In Wild World, City Folk, and New Leaf, this is expressed through somewhat moody villagers that often quarantine themselves from their fellow villagers....