Fans have been creating dance videos on their Animal Crossing: New Horizons islands thanks to the new workout reaction, and the results are adorable. Part of the charm of Animal Crossing: New Horizons lies in the uncomplicated but endearing way players can interact with the residents of their islands. In the recent Winter update, fans of the game were awarded the ability to sit down with their islands’ inhabitants. This simple gesture was met with waves of praise online by Redditors.
Among the other reactions included in the Winter update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons are “yoga,” “sniff sniff,” and “here you go.” The latter reaction sees the gamer’s avatar delightfully emitting bubbles with an enthusiastic arm gesture. These reactions are all purchased together, along with the sitting reaction, as part of the “Hip Reaction Collection” from the Nook Terminal for 2700 Nook Miles.
And now the Redditors are expressing their love for these new reactions once more. This time they are sharing their delight at the Animal Crossing: New Horizons “workout” reaction, which is also from the “Hip Reaction Collection.” Set-To-Wumbo shared their use of the “workout” reaction, by having their island’s residents take part in an aerobic style class, with their avatar humorously made up to look like flamboyant fitness legend Richard Simmons. EPZ379 developed this idea even further. On discovering that the “arm pump workout” reaction was set to 120bpm, they combined the action of their residents working out to “I got what you want” by Gloria Tells. The final result is the most adorable, and catchy, Animal Crossing: New Horizons music video yet. Everyone’s favorite islanders can be seen keeping impeccable time to the beat in the entertaining clip.
Richard Simmons came to my island to teach the villagers aerobics! 👯 (They make stomping sounds omg 😭) from AnimalCrossing
I have discovered that the Arm Pump Workout has a rhythm of about 120bpm. After that realization, I had another epiphany. So here we are again. from AnimalCrossing
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been the perfect platform for gamers to express their creativity since its release earlier this year. Some have used the island building system to recreate places from their favorite franchises, including The Legend of Zelda series and Scooby Doo. The ever-adaptable and untaxing gameplay lends itself beautifully to some gentle escapism in these difficult times.
With the charming nature of the game, it is no wonder that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a huge hit this year. The life simulation title is up for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, going head to head with AAA games such as Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us Part II. While differing in tone vastly to its fellow nominees, there is no doubt that Nintendo have managed to capture the hearts, and spark the artistry, of many gamers with its wholesome 2020 release.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now for the Nintendo Switch.
