Do you like Animal Crossing?

[TopCat8]

I remember hearing all the hype about Animal Crossing when it came out for the Gamecube a few years ago. I decided that it was worth a shot, so I bought it. I didn't like the game at all because I couldn't really see the point: Running errands to get furniture??? Boring... I traded it in for Metroid Prime. Anyway, my brother got the game for Christmas (not this Christmas, a long time ago), and I started playing it again. Now I like it more, but I still don't understand why this game is so highly praised.

What are your opinions of Animal Crossing on the Gamecube? I haven't played the DS version, but you can discuss it here as well.