I've been playing Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete daily for over a year, and I still haven't gotten tired of it. Between building out my house, my cabin, and my campsite, renovating my RV, and getting to know every townsperson, there's always something new to work toward.
You can compare it to the rest of my picks in the best mobile games for iPhone and Android.
- $19.99, one-time purchase (frequently discounted)
- Available for iOS and Android
Cloud saves need a connection to sync
Picking up your campsite on a different device only works if your progress actually syncs to the cloud first. A Verizon MVNO plan gets you the same network at a lower monthly cost, so your campers are always backed up.
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What keeps Pocket Camp Complete in daily rotation
Plus, the holiday events (including international holidays) constantly give you new challenges to complete. My personal favorite is the fishing competition, since each one introduces new fish to catch. I've recently heard you can snag a whale shark, and I've been fishing every event since trying to land one.
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If you've never dabbled in the world of Animal Crossing, it's full of animal villagers that live in your town (or rather visit your campground in Pocket Camp Complete), and you can maintain relationships with them to encourage them to stay longer, or not. For example, I've just finished filling my campsite with all the crocodile townies and decorated it with a swamp theme, and it's just adorable.
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Why $19.99 is worth it
$19.99 may seem like a lot for a mobile game, but it's a multi-device world that's packed full of possibilities. The graphics are more detailed than the original free-to-play Pocket Camp, and your progress syncs across the cloud, so you can pick up your campsite on a different device without losing anything. A home screen widget also shows a rotating calendar with fun trivia about the townspeople, a small touch I didn't expect to like as much as I do.
Plus, this version of Pocket Camp allows you to buy special furniture sets in the store by cracking open fortune cookies. I recently snagged a Harry Potter-inspired wizard hat and wand that I'm excited to use in October.
Is Pocket Camp Complete worth downloading?
Yes, especially if you want a life sim you can pick up on any device without losing your progress. The $19.99 one-time purchase covers a more detailed version of the game than the original free-to-play Pocket Camp, cloud saves included.
I've been playing Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete daily for over a year, and I still haven't gotten tired of it.
Jessica Santero, WhistleOut Staff Writer
How I tested Pocket Camp Complete
- Played daily for over a year, tracking house, cabin, campsite, and RV renovations
- Took part in holiday events and fishing competitions to test new challenges
- Filled a campsite with crocodile townies to test the villager and theming system
- Tested cloud saves by picking up progress on a different device
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete: FAQ
How much does Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete cost?
It's a $19.99 one-time purchase, which is frequently discounted, available on both iOS and Android.
Does Pocket Camp Complete sync across devices?
Yes, progress syncs across the cloud, so you can pick up your campsite on a different device without losing anything.
Is Pocket Camp Complete different from the original free Pocket Camp?
Yes, the graphics are more detailed than the original free-to-play Pocket Camp, and it includes cloud saves and special furniture sets unlocked through fortune cookies.
What can you do in Pocket Camp Complete?
You can build out your house, cabin, and campsite, renovate your RV, get to know the animal villagers who visit your campground, and take part in holiday events and fishing competitions.
Jessica Santero
Staff Writer
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