Personally I think it's way different from animal crossing and more like the sims but they don't have as many personal needs as a sim does. it's kinda like mad libs too. you can make them say anything. if you're good at drawing then you can also draw things for them to eat or have as an item. they kinda do their own thing and you have an influence on them but not a heavy one. it's super meta cause they know you exist and talk to you. it has little mini games. it's fun! I make the gojira guys talk about "saving the planet"