There’s plenty to see and do in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and this chapter teaches you all about the basics. From navigating maps and menus to chatting up neighbors, tool usage, and tips for becoming a Bell-ionaire, you’ll learn all about everyday gameplay here.
Before we get to the good stuff, let’s quickly review the game’s controls. Most interactions are done by tapping the Touch Screen with the stylus, but you can also use the following button commands.
Button Commands
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Menu advance/confirm; use current item; open door; interact |
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Run; menu cancel |
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View pockets menu (inventory) |
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Pick up items |
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Change view; menu navigation |
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Take screenshot |
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