In some ways, Animal Crossing games have gotten bigger and better over the years in some ways, but fans also miss some of the strengths that were eft by the wayside. One of the biggest changes has been the shift away from villagers' personalities in the older games, which could often be more sarcastic, stuck-up, or even hostile than in more recent entries. While the pleasant conversations of Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be relaxing, they can also be monotonous.
A Reddit post from Jamesumbara highlights some standout instances of dialogue in Animal Crosssing: Wild World, ranging from Phyllis's lament that the town lacks "hot men" to Rocco's confidence that the Villager is clueless about "basic aesthetics." While a lot of the screencaps reveal catty behavior, there's also some surprising sincerity, like Lobo's admission that he's "a lone wolf who doesn't want to be alone."
The comments on Jamesumbara's post showcase a lot of fondness for the personality found in the older games. SubonicXP sums it up by declaring that "the games lost something magical throughout the years with the toning down of the dialogue."
Villagers in classic Animal Crossing games didn't always care much about the player's feelings,...
