Can you try to argument without having to deteriorate the serie with things like "mobile game"? It doesn't mean anything, it has no value. "Mobile game" isn't a type of game, just open the playstore or appstore and discover that there is plenty of different games, with different ambition, and even some of them are console/PC games (FF, GTA, some indies...)It's basically mobile game time gating in a pretty disguise. Animal Crossing is a more limited experience, because of it. They can keep it for al I care, but they weird ways of trying to enforce it is still baffling to me.
So, no, it's not a "mobile game" "in a pretty disguise". Again, it doesn't mean anything.
It's not a "limited experience". Did you even experienced Animal Crossing games? I doubt it. The content is huge. Everything is perfectly done, around the fact the game is real time, with AND without you. The way everything interacts. Plus it's super accessible. They designed the game so everyone can enjoy it. If you wake up early in the morning, or if you go to bed late, you'll find things for you.