Work and play work as one, just leave out the play.

Animal Crossing....where to begin..Well, I can't come up with a snippy introduction, lets move to the good stuff.
Story-... or lack thereof. There is no story to speak of, save for the first 8 minutes of the game, where you move into town and your backstory is explained. After that, the story is suddenly left behind as the rest of the game moves on. You get a few tidbits here and there, but you can't really call those story. But who needs one in a "simulated-living game", honestly?
Gameplay- Well, you can't call this gameplay as much as gamework, since that is all this part of the game is directed at. Nothing beyond doing menial labor for lazy animals who need to stop eating so much fruit! The most fun out of this section is the ability to hit your neighbors with your net, though it will leave you wanting to use the axe on them so they can deliver their own gifts. The other fun factor of this part is the gifts they give you...Rarely is work unrewarded. But mostly, all the gameplay can be summed up as run, work, run, work, run, buy; in a repeating cycle that will last the rest of the game.
Audio/Visual- No complaints from here. The music is nice to listen to, and somewhat catchy. Especially K.K. Sliders little concerts. He and his songs are very good, and add a nice element to the game. And they add a wonderful addition to your house's ambiance. As for graphics, nothing remarkable. Cute, of course, since that is what they were shooting for. The clothes and furniture really shine in contrast. They are very nice on the eyes, and can really add detail to the game.
In conclusion, the game is a solid title. The casual approach might turn people off, or the responsibility to care for an entire town. The game can become a chore if made out to be. The gameplay can become repetitive by the 3rd day of playing, and you will only be interested in getting furniture and bigger housing from that point. Multiplayer is a little fun, especially with 4 people around. But nothing exciting or surprising.The interior decorating and the content (furniture, clothing, fish/insects, music, and rooms) are the best parts of the game, but there is only so much one can take before having to pop in a actual game.