My kids all have this game so they can play together on their own DS. They seem to think this game is the bomb. As a mom, I find it a little boring myself (although I do like to fish and collect things to sell ha ha). I can honestly say that it has taught my 9 year old tons of responsibility, though. She enjoys buying things, paying off the mortgage, etc. She actually understands how hard it is to pay the mortgage! I think that alone was worth the $34 this game cost new. I haven't met a kid yet that doesn't love this game. 5 stars!
Nintendo DS - Animal Crossing: Wild World is recommended by sadarl