

There's no USB keyboard support of course, since the 3DS hardware doesn't have a USB port.

Admittedly, the 3DS stylus works better than the Wii remote, but it is the only option to communicate. New Leaf, on the other hand, only has an on-screen keyboard. In addition to an on-screen keyboard, Animal Crossing: City Folk on Wii provided USB keyboard support for full-on typing, a "Wii Speak" accessory for voice chat, and a selection of commonly used phrases that could easily be selected without typing them out. Unfortunately, the communication aspect of online play is one area where Animal Crossing has taken a huge step backwards. You can only do the same four dance moves so many times before you're ready to move on to something else. Dancing at Club LOL with friends can also be enjoyable, but honestly it loses its thrill after just a couple minutes. Only a fraction of them can be played on any given day. Many of them can be quite fun with multiple players, but unfortunately not all tours are available at all times. There are a wide variety of games including hide-and-seek, bug-catching, fishing, scavenger hunts, item-matching games, and more.

The biggest change in online play is the addition of multiplayer mini-games, called "tours" on the tropical island.
