For the past several years now, players have been fascinated with theAnimal Crossingfranchise with its peaceful and relaxing gameplay. It is without a doubt that one of the biggest appeals ofAnimal Crossingis itswide cast of villagersthat brings color and life to the game. Ever since the firstAnimal Crossinggame all the way up toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, each villager behaves differently and employ unique personalities.
To the uninitiated, each villager inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis under one of eight different personality types that determine how they interact with the player and other characters in the game. These personality types are then divided into male and female, with each gender having four. Male personalities include Cranky, Jock, Lazy, and Smug, while female personalities consist of Normal, Peppy, Sisterly, and Snooty. Of course, players who are particular into which character they want to live in their village should always consider a character’s personality before inviting them to move in, and here is a detailed breakdown of each personality in the game.
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Cranky (Male)
Villagers under this category are always the hardest to please. Upon meeting them for the first time,Cranky villagers are often cold and sometimes rudewhen interacting with players and other villagers. Aside from receiving rude comments, players can identify Cranky villagers via their deeper voices and frowning faces. The Cranky personality is also the most common inNew Horizonswith 61 villagers having the attitude.
One of the most famous villagers inAnimal Crossingthat has the Cranky personality is Chief who is a wolf villager that made his debut in the series since the firstAnimal Crossinggame. When talking to Chief, players will notice that he always appears bored and annoyed and will become angry with the player if they disagree with whatever he has to say.
Tip: Cranky villagers mix well with other Snooty, Jock, and other Cranky villagers and they don’t get along with Peppy, Smug, and Sisterly villagers.
Jock (Male)
As the name suggests, Jock villagers are the athletic sort but are also categorized as dull-witted. Jock villagers are also obsessed with sports and will always bring up the topic every chance they get. Although these villagers are always on the go, players won’t really see them engaging in theirhobbiesgiven that activities such as sports and exercise are not included in the game. There are about 76 Jock villagers inAnimal Crossing,making it a common personality for male villagers.
An example of aJock villager inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis Bud, who is a lion that made his first appearance in the original game. True to his personality, Bud will always talk about sports in the game, and his hyperactive and motivated.
Tip: Jock villagers get along with Peppy, Sisterly, Cranky, and Normal villagers but dislike Snooty and Lazy characters.
Lazy (Male)
The exact opposite of Jocks, Lazy villagers are known for their chill lifestyles. Villagers in this category are often relaxed and easygoing and will often talk about laidback activities and food during a conversation. Due to their relaxed personality, Lazy villagers are fairly easy to get along with and are mostly friendly towards the player and other villagers.
A popular example of a Lazy villager is Barold who is a cub villager first introduced inAnimal Crossing: New Leaf. Apart from being lazy, Barold is also widely considered by manyAnimal Crossingfans to be creepy due to his overall appearance and the fact thathis house is surrounded by CCTV monitors.
Tip: Lazy villagers will usually get along with most personality types, but talking to Jock characters will make them sad. Moreover, Jock villagers won’t understand the slow lifestyle of Lazy villagers.
Smug (Male)
The last for the male villagers is the Smug personality. Villagers who fall under this type are often very polite, kind, and gentlemanlike. They also have a lively and positive outlook in life, but it appears that there are instances when Smug villagers would come off as conceited. This personality type was first introduced inNew Leaf,and there are about 35 villagers falling under this category.
Interestingly enough, Raymond, who is one of the most popular characters inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, fall under this personality type. In the game, Raymond is pretty easy to get along with but there are times when he appears to be full of himself especially when talking about just how cool he is.
Tip: Smug villagers get along well with Peppy, Normal, and Lazy villagers, but may have difficulty in mixing with Cranky, Jock, and Sisterly villagers.
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Normal (Female)
Normal villagers are female characters inAnimal Crossingthat are often neutral on most things such as hobbies and other villagers. Characters falling under this personality type are often kind and appreciative of the player. However, Normal villagers are also characterized as having a lack of self-worth and are slightly obsessive with cleanliness and hygiene.
One of the most popular Normal villagers inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis Chevre who has been appearing in the franchise since the first game. Chevre is a white goat with blue eyes who is often nice to the player and would often try to cheer them up and compliment them.
Tip: Normal villagers get along with Lazy, Smug, Peppy, and other Normal villagers but may find it difficult to interact with Cranky characters.
Peppy (Female)
As the name suggests,Peppy villagers are the most excitable and friendlyinAnimal Crossing.Characters falling under this category would often have cheerful voices when talking to players. However, they also appear to be a bit stubborn and are rarely discouraged to do anything that they set their minds into. Peppy villagers are mostly found outside their homes and will always be excited to see the player.
One of the best examples of a Peppy villager is the mouse Bella who has since appeared in a handful ofAnimal Crossinggames. Due to her Peppy attitude, Bella will always be excited to see the player and will always find ways to talk about rock and roll during a conversation. Although Bella is often kind to the player, she may strike as slightly annoying to some given that she has a tendency to overreact on the simplest of conversations.
Tip: Peppy villages will get along with almost everyone, but may get annoyed while talking with Snooty and Cranky villagers.
Sisterly (Female)
One of the most interesting personalities inAnimal Crossingis are the Sisterly types. Villagers falling under this category are caring towards the player and appear to be more mature than other characters especially those belonging in the Snooty and Peppy categories. When befriended, Sisterly villagers will provide players with fighting tips and teach them ways to calm their senses.
One of the most popular Sisterly villager inAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsisHazel, who is a squirrel villager who first appeared inNew Leaf. Veteran players must not confuse Hazel with another villager who was also previously called by the same name but now goes by the name Sally. Due to her caring and Sisterly nature, Hazel will be more caring towards the player and will even give them medicine when stung by a bee.
Tip: Sisterly villagers get along with Peppy, Smug, Lazy, and Jock characters but may conflict with Cranky and Snooty villagers.
Snooty (Female)
Last on the list is definitelynot the best personality type inAnimal Crossing.Snooty villagers, as the name suggests, are characters that are often mean-spirited and judgmental. They will often criticize the player and other villagers and often complains about why a lot of people around them are not as grand and fashionable as they are.
One of the most popular Snooty villagers inAnimal Crossingis Eloise who often blurts out offensive comments. Althoughvillagers inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsare kinderthan its predecessors, Eloise still finds ways to insult the player and judge every single move they do in the game.
Tip: Snooty villagers will typically get into conflict with all personality types.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis out now for the Nintendo Switch.
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