When it comes to building up one’s museum inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,it pays to be a little sneaky when swiping up some of the island’s more elusive creatures. As wholesome and welcoming asNew Horizonsis for new players, there are several major mechanics the game doesn’t foreshadow or explain, resulting in plenty of confusion amongst those without previous experience. Much like the ability to optimize mineral drops from rocks,catching quick insects can be frustratingif one misses the tutorial on how to go about it.
Posted to Reddit, userNo_Law6676captured their annoyance by sharing a video of themselves trying to net a beetle that flies away when they sneak too close, prompting the community to provide a helpful answer.
While slightly tilting the analog stick does result in the character moving slower, it doesn’t count as sneaking:To properly stalk one’s target, the A button must be held down while moving. As can be expected from such a generally wholesome community, fellow players were happy to provide some insight, even suggesting additional tips the game doesn’t mention at all.
The Best Way To Catch Bugs In AC:NH
There’s More To It Than Just Swinging A Net
When it comes tocatching skittish insects inNew Horizons,holding the net steady with the A button is the most important step in the process but there are ways to become even stealthier. With the A button held, only slightly tilting the left stick makes the playable character move even slower; at this speed, they’re virtually invisible and can sneak up on any target. If that’s too slow,carefully watching the insectitself can help figure out whether or not it’s planning to flee.
While approaching a bug, keep an eye out for how it’s moving.If it freezes, that means the insect is aware of the player, and the odds of it flying away increase. If this happens, it’s recommended that users stop moving and stand still, giving their target a chance to cool off and begin idly moving once again; once it’s resumed its usual animation, the time is right to get closer and let the net fly.
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Bug hunting inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscan be a tricky process, one that’s made slightly harder by the isometric camera angle.Yet with a careful hand and a patient approach, any insect can be lured into the net. Just make sure tograb the spiders and scorpionsin a single swipe, otherwise some bed rest may be necessary.
