Game flies people to new horizons

It’s probably a wish a lot of us have right now: to fly away to some tiny island and away from everything that’s going on right now.

With that in mind, it’s almost tragic to say “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” released two weeks ago at what is likely the perfect time for its kind of video game. Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, the game allows players to develop a desert-island community for a huge cast of animal residents.

While “Animal Crossing” doesn’t have the same name recognition as Super Mario or “The Legend of Zelda,” the series dates back to 2001. Mario may trav...