Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a social simulation video game and the fourth main title in the Animal Crossing series. In the game, the player controls a human character who takes on the role of mayor in a town populated with anthropomorphic animals. While retaining gameplay from older titles, Animal Crossing: New Leaf marks a change in the series, as the player becomes the mayor of the town, granting additional abilities such as to enact ordinances and start public works projects. With the help of the townsfolk and a secretary named Isabelle, it is now the player's job to make the town a better place to live.