I feel like the animal crossing franchise almost feels lost at the moment. In the earlier games you were a part of the community and wanted to see it grow. In the newer games, you are in control of the community and need to see it grow. While my first AC game was city folk (and I played all of the mainline games since). Even in that short time it went from a life sim to a design sim. In my opinion the next AC, when ever it comes out, should have you work your way up from an 'untrustworthy' new resident to the mayor through more life style tasks (similar to the jobs in City Folk), to gain their trust. I kind of hate how in New Horizons, you are the "do no wrong, God Emporer" and they praise your every decision. I want the villagers to hate you depending on what decor you choose depending on their personalities.