First one came out at http://cheatcc.com/wii/rev/animalcrossingcityfolkreview.html
CheatCC isn't really a reliable source, and the review wasn't written that well. The reviewer continuously commented on the game as a rehash of the DS version, but still thinks thats good.

The game has two things going for it...one positive and one negative: It's the same old Animal Crossing that you loved on the GC and DS ...and it's the same old Animal Crossing you loved on GC and DS.

I think I will wait for a more respectable review source, preferably Ryan here.

EDIT:

I will definitely be getting it, the simple mechanics alone warrant the purchase even if it's practically the same game. The inclusion of Wii Speak will liven things up sufficiently.  I was hoping for a fresh looking game though.

I like your new avatar, whack!

"I like your new avatar, whack!"

seems like a decent game.

Another review came in, this time from Digital Chumps. Although I've never heard of this website, the review provides just what I had nervously expected in a well written format.
http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=978539&popup=1

"BiggerBomb said:

"I like your new avatar, whack!"

Hey thanks man, gotta show Joe some love.."

I may get it. I never really played the original on GC except for a short time (since it was owned by someone else) so this won't feel as rehashed for me as for other people. I need another game to add to my measly 3 Wii game collection.

"whackmypinata said:

"BiggerBomb said:

"I like your new avatar, whack!"

Hey thanks man, gotta show Joe some love.."

I will be showing Joe some love come December :D

It is a cool avatar.
"

It looks like a fun game.  Not amazing or GOTY, but a fun, rehashed game that everybody loves.  I am gonna wait for the GB review (PREDICTION: 4/5)

"It looks like a fun game.  Not amazing or GOTY, but a fun, rehashed game that everybody loves.  I am gonna wait for the GB review (PREDICTION: 4/5)"

"I predict a 3/5, I get the feeling that these guys don't appreciate rehashed content, unless it is a remake of a really old game."

"BiggerBomb said:

"I predict a 3/5, I get the feeling that these guys don't appreciate rehashed content, unless it is a remake of a really old game."

CoD WaW got 4/5, so i think that if AC: CF has a few new tweaks it can probably get 4/5"

"WaW is a different game, though. I was under the impression that City Folk and the Game Cube Animal Crossing are virtually the same games."

"BiggerBomb said:

"WaW is a different game, though. I was under the impression that City Folk and the Game Cube Animal Crossing are virtually the same games."

You mean a port? It isn't"

"WaW is a different game, though. I was under the impression that City Folk and the Game Cube Animal Crossing are virtually the same games."

Nevermind.

I couldn't tell as i haven't played the original. But this one has online and WiiSpeak support and all that crap.

"No, I understand that. But other members here have stated that the content is largely the same, with the same characters, the same village, the same items, and generally the same activities."

"BiggerBomb said:

"No, I understand that. But other members here have stated that the content is largely the same, with the same characters, the same village, the same items, and generally the same activities."

I don't remember ever reading that from users here...it's not anything like a port, but in all the time since the original AC was released I (a huge AC fan) expected a lot more out of this; instead of a true sequel this is more of a AC 1.5 ...This is the game that could have made me buy a Wii, but not anymore."

Lol...I didn't need any proof (it wouldn't surprise me to see people saying that), I really haven't paid much attention to the game or the boards since Nintendo basically lost me when they revealed what this game was going to be...

"Lol...I didn't need any proof (it wouldn't surprise me to see people saying that), I really haven't paid much attention to the game or the boards since Nintendo basically lost me when they revealed what this game was going to be..."

"Yeah, I see what you mean. I also feel too old for the game and although I did enjoy the Gamecube Animal Crossing, it wasn't amazing in my eyes."

Too old for it? Sheesh, I was 24 when the original came out.  There is just something about AC that scratches the MMO itch for me without having to devote my life to it. City Folk is definitely not looking revolutionary, but I will be getting it tomorrow and start obsessively collecting things immediately! 

I understand the whole "I want a game where I can live a life and not be bound to levels" appeal, but Animal Crossing doesn't do that for me. The Elder Scrolls does.

Well, if the worst thing about the new Animal Crossing is being too much like the previous ones then it's perfect for me, given that I didn't play the others.

Man I love the AC series and even though I cannot purchase this one as I don`t have a system to play it on, it will always remain one of my favorite series.

CheatCC, eh? Yeah, I used to go to that site back in the day before I discovered GameFAQs. Then it became like a pop-up nightmare. Anyway, even though the game only seems to make small improvements to existing games in the series, I can't help but get kinda excited about it after having read the review. I'll definitely rent it.

"Well, if the worst thing about the new Animal Crossing is being too much like the previous ones then it's perfect for me, given that I didn't play the others."

"BiggerBomb said:

"I predict a 3/5, I get the feeling that these guys don't appreciate rehashed content, unless it is a remake of a really old game."

CoD WaW got 4/5, so i think that if AC: CF has a few new tweaks it can probably get 4/5"

Meh. I don't think Nintendo games can rely on online (especially with friends) to sell a game anymore. It's just such a pain to have both people send eachother the stupid friend code. For the DS it's not quite as bad because it's a portable system but when we're at a point where the console and handheld have identical online, Nintendo needs to get a grip.
Plus, I don't think Wii speak is plausible. It shouldn't be said to be put on top of your TV. It's a super loud mic so that it can hear you while you and your friends are talking....doesn't that make you just hear their game as well? And, let's be honest, who actually plays games splitscreen online, and want to be able to chat together at someone else?

No one.

"BiggerBomb said:

"I like your new avatar, whack!"

Hey thanks man, gotta show Joe some love.."

HENSHIN A GO-GO BABY!

Looks like shit on a stick. Recycled shit on a recycled stick.

"The game has two things going for it...one positive and one negative: It's the same old Animal Crossing that you loved on the GC and DS ...and it's the same old Animal Crossing you loved on GC and DS."

"Kush said:

"The game has two things going for it...one positive and one negative: It's the same old Animal Crossing that you loved on the GC and DS ...and it's the same old Animal Crossing you loved on GC and DS."

This.^ But this time with a microphone!"

"Snail said:

"Kush said:

"The game has two things going for it...one positive and one negative: It's the same old Animal Crossing that you loved on the GC and DS ...and it's the same old Animal Crossing you loved on GC and DS."

This.^ But this time with a microphone!"

It's not really a microphone...more like speakerphone."

"BiggerBomb said:

"Yeah, I see what you mean. I also feel too old for the game and although I did enjoy the Gamecube Animal Crossing, it wasn't amazing in my eyes."

I'm 22 and I absolutely love the original and DS version...and I look forward to the day they actually give us a true sequel."