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It should be more than this.-----------> |
| William Brent from Newfield,New Jersey U.S.A says (13/Jun/2003): |
This is one of the hottest games I ever played. I used to spend hours playaing it on the CPU but I woulds stop because it would freeze but on ps2 it never even glitches I love this game 100%.I think any one who doesn't like it didn't try it so go buy it todaya for $50 basicly and obviously anywhere.
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More Sims! |
| A gamer from USA says (10/Jun/2003): |
Now that The Sims is on Playstation 2 too, you can play it even more! If your a Sim fan, (like myself) you want as much Sim as you can get everyday! THE SIMS is the coolest game EVER!!! More play, more SIMS! I love the game! GO SIMMYS! GO GO GO SIMMYS!
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I like the PS2 version but it could be better |
| Tammy says (3/Jun/2003): |
I got the PS2 version of The Sims a couple months ago and just recently started getting into it but it ticks me off that once you buy so much you can buy anymore. There has to be someway to get around it but I haven't figured that out. I love the PC version also cause of all the expansion packs but it takes too long to load and it slow my computer too much. I defidently like playing on the PS2 much more but I think the game needs some improvements. I do enjoy playing it though so I give it a 7 out of 10.
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Addictive , fun and you can play it for hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Rosemary from South Australia ,Adelaide says (1/Jun/2003): |
I love the sims so much!!! It is the most fun games on my computer and I sit on my butt and play it for hours on end!!!I don't have a PS2 so I can't play it on PS2!!!Even when I am totally ticked off with the game because I don't have any sim money , I still sit and play the game!I love how you can decide what star sign they will be and how you can do all sorts of houses.Once I got loads and loads of sim money and i made this funky house!!!I don't have any expansion packs , but I have tried two of them which are hot date and sims house party!I really want to get a expansion pack for christmas or something like that. Luckily my computer is really fast and I can play it fast and it doesn't take a billion years just to load!!
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i love the sims!! |
| sophie from northamptonshire says (25/May/2003): |
wen i first got the sims in 2000! on pc i loved it and wud sit playin it for ages and then wen the expnasions kept comin and comin i wud get more excited and i have them all!all except.the new supastar one which i wud love to play but i cant because this man broke the computa and it wont even play the orignal sims without it taking the sims about 5 mins to move! so i brought the sims on ps2 while the computa was broken and loved it apart from u cant have an upstairs and also i hate how tht wen uve spent so much u cant spend any more! wots the fun in that! dng get me worng i love the game and i love playin it nearly every day! i hope they can bring out expansions for the ps2 beacasue my pc wont take to the sims and my dad is sooo stingy and wont buy another pc! i love how u can change there face features its soo cool! get a life sux a bit cause i am stuck lol its so hard ! i fink the sims is different to otha games cause u can play it over and over and over again anyway i really hope expansions for ps2 come out soon
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adictive, kewl, imaginitive and reality all roled into 1 |
| Louise from England says (26/Apr/2003): |
well the sims, i had all the pc expansion packs (which were great) i used 2 be up all night playing them and when i heared it would be on all 3 consoles i jumped for joy now the sims could live in an all new 3d world. when i first played the game i was amazed with the amount of detail u could put on your sims instead of having just a few standard heads YOU choose the hair style YOU choose the eye colour, hair colour, maybe glasses or a hat YOU design them and the houses they live in. i have complited all 7 levels in get a life and i must say i enjoyed every moment and like the pc games it had me coming back for more. I actually felt as though my sim was growing up and actually was maturing from moving out of mums, getting a job,having the lazy roomate so u do the work, fall in love and get married, having 2 kids and even having 2 work hard to keep them, running a family of 4, making the kids have straight a's and let them go of to prep school and then retirement. the one thing i have a problem with in this game is the fact that you cant buy all the items u want even if u do have the moneya line tells u how much more u can but or build once it is full u can no longer buy anyhthing unless you sell an item this i found very tideous and it made it hard to make my real dream home. is there a way of getting rid of this leesh? the graphics were great, the sounds were quite realistic, and although i have spent tiime writeing this i feel i want to go back to the game and back to reality. GREAT.
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it is all types of games put in one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Andrew from tewksbury MA says (26/Apr/2003): |
it is a great game.i played for hours. my father did not like the game.he thought it was a boring game.i thought it was a great game.the graphics are ok.the game is kinda easy its just you have to get your character to work and keep him happy.also clean.not hungy.awake.also all lifes needs.it is realistic.the people cant run so it takes a long time to get to the places you need.when i had to return the game because i had it on rental wanted to keep it.i keep on saying i will get it but i always forget.also sometimes the stores wrip you off.so we sometimes dont get games.one store said rent 2 games get one free.it was not free.it cost 2.22.another one said o i will check that in for you.the person left it on the counter and left it there.we had to pay a late fee.the person denied it and said we never returned the game.so if you want to rent a game be very careful.all stores will try any way to get money.so if a person charges you when it should be free do not get one for free.say i do not want one for free.or tell manager or cops.be on the lookout.this is a great game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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its the best cause it puts you in control!!!!!!! |
| Florence Greatorex from england says (19/Apr/2003): |
i think the sims is a great game for any kid of all ages. there are some really funny things you can make your sims do like when you make them touch the bug zapper! i think the sims is a great game and its worth having when you feel like bossing anyone around! i have the sims original for ps2 and i am stuck on the third level were you are living with mimi and i cant seem to get a job promotion.
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SIMply the best! |
| Darcy O' Gara from Plymouth, England says (14/Apr/2003): |
This has to be one of the best games out at current.The graphics are great. The characters have curves unlike other games are just straight edges. One good point about The Sims is that it lasts for a long time. There are different modes you can play. I'm glad that Sims turned away from the PC and put it on PS2. The loading time is quick. The only bad thing about this game is that you can build 1 floor. i bought this game 3 months ago and I'm still playing on it. My faverite part of the gameplay is that you can play 2 players.I am definately going to get the sequel to this game if there is one.
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it's pretty good, but the PC version still rules!! |
| matthew from Dallas, Texas, USA says (6/Apr/2003): |
I am a huge Sims fan, regardless of platform, but the PC version is way better than the PS2. The PS2 version actually has a point, where you have objectives to follow, and rewards to recieve once you've passed, and i like that. On the PC, once you learn the cheats, there's really no point to the game. I don't like, however, the fact that you can "max out" your home, that there is no second story, and of course there is no way to download extra items (on PS2). There are a lot of different faces and clothes for your Sims, however, and a lot of cool items to buy. The graphics are awesome, the controls are genius (once you get the hang of them!!), and there are several ways to play the game. It would be really cool if there were a way to expand the game, like on the PC, as i would love a downtown, and beach, and all that, but for all i know, it could be on the way. Really, the way i think of it, they are both very different games, and i can use both, so i can have the best of both worlds. If you really love the Sims, and have a PS2, it's definitely worth looking into, and i really don't think it's a disappointment, it's just different.
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THE SIMS IS GREAT!!!!!!!! |
| tom snowdan from England says (5/Apr/2003): |
I think the game 'the sims' is the best game out. The grahics are brillian t a lot better than the grahics on the PC. The game has lots of things to do on it and although it is quite a short game the levels are taxing. I find why I enjoy it so much is because it is different to any of the other kind of games like 'the getaway' and 'vice city' although they are also good. I can tell game is going to go on and be a great selling game!
IT IS GREAT!!!!!
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Could have been way better! |
| Lee from Canada says (2/Apr/2003): |
Straight out, this game sucks, it's so pointless, and the time goes so fast that you hardly have any time do do anything, then your sims start crying and complaining, then they won't do stuff, real life not all fun and games, and i'm always doing stuff I don't want to do, but have too... Someone should have told the game makers this. I also find when you tell them to do stuff, sometimes they just sit there for like five real minutes, which is about an hour their time, nintendo should have done like they did in animal crossing, and make it go by real time, real dates! And where the hell are all the items? How the hell do you make a second floor? The PC version is a hundred times better then the console version, at least they had expansions and really cool cheats! I mainly bought this game cause I liked the building aspects of it all, but I used up all the items available in one day, and haven't played the stupid game since!!!
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If the Sims is a drug, I guess I'm a junkie now |
| One Eyed Jack from Dark Tranquility says (2/Apr/2003): |
I'll admit, a game based on life doesn't seem that interesting at first, but I'll admit, once you start, there's no stopping. Their little Sim language reminds me of the Tazmnian devil, and since I'm a fan of that particular character, it's one of many reasons why I like it! Of course, like a lot of games, it has it's deffects; for example, the walls. I said it in a past interview, but I'm blind in one eye. Though the zoom in function is very handy, the walls constantly get in the way. I'm not interested in watching them on the can, but I'd kind of like to see what's going on the kitchen without the living room wall getting in the way. I'm just glad it's optional that the walls can remain visible. And another thing I don't get is why you can't put your customized character in the PLAY THE SIMS mode. Then again, I'm still getting used to everything, so I could be wrong on that. Still, it would be nice to create a sim, and have her life be one I arrange rather than settle with him/her being in the GET A LIFE game. Normally, I'm understanding on issues like this, but I truly love customizing my own character, and scenery. Therefore, the lack of being able to use a custom character in PLAY THE SIMS costs this game at least two points.
And of course, there are minor problems, such as the eating, the bathroom, and the ned for sleep messing up the schedule I plan for the little guys. But all those problems total remove merely one point. After all, it's a game based on life. If I can't control the need for food in reality, it might as well be that way in Sim land. Besides, those are the only downfalls in my opinion. I just love building the houses. I probably spent an hour or two designing the perfect house for the entire neighborhood of Drayville (my little Sim village). If you're looking for an easy game, select the batchler. It's just that much easier to manage one sim rather than a whole family. I'll occasionally play the Roomies at most if I'm looking for a challenge. There are lots of other things I just love about this game, but that would probably take up about ten pages. Still, the things I don't like cost this game greatly. So I give it a 7 out of 10.
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Mmmm... Wow. |
| ShadowsFlame from Oregon, USA says (31/Mar/2003): |
I was surprised. I didn't think Maxis would go this far. It ish challenging, and quite different from the PC which I'm aquainted with, but i don't mind. It's a challenge. All the way ^^ Although I don't really like the way that you handle thinks. Mice are much easier to control the game with. But once you get the hang of it, it's easier...
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The Sims - great game, could be better!!! |
| Alex from St.Leonards, East Sussex, UK says (20/Mar/2003): |
In my opinion The Sims is a great game on the PS 2 for Maxis and EA to get started with the conversion. But I think that in order to maintain the interest they need to drasticly expand the game. Compared to games such as GTA : Vice City and Smackdown : Shut Your Mouth, the game is a little limited. Vice City had a much larger area to explore and use with a lot more items and Smackdown : Shut Your Mouth had better character design features. The characters in Vice City also had better meshes and movements (with the exeption of the silly running part..hehe).
The Sims is too limited with respect to creating your scenery too. It could also do with creating multiple story buildings since not everyone lives/works in bungalows in real life...lol.
I'd also like to see the content from the PC Expansion packs put into a Sims PS 2 version with added versitility to the character designer. A more adult orientated part would be nice too (password protection, parhaps, like with DVDs so kids can't gain access to such material but still use the game in a more tamer mode).
Other than the above mentioned flaws, the game performs well and can be mastered fairly quickly. There are also some handy cheats, but nothing spectacular in that region - only all objects for free, unlock all 2 player items, that sort of thing.
You'll have to look for the cheats yourself useing a search engine or ask a friend.
My fave parts of The Sims include : setting up/controlling relationships, creating your own characters and watching how they behave/interact with other characters and objects, creating your own properties and seeing if your Sims like it, Generally watching your Sim's reactions to differant things.
The layout and interface is good too, I love the rotational features of all characters and objects and the abbility to move round and watch everything from various angles - either close up or from a distance/bird's eye view.
I'd say this game is kinda like Big Brother/Eastenders/Fresh Prince of Bell Air/Friends type of set up, but doesn't need any of the geeks in it if you don't want it to...hehehe. (ie Fresh Prince without Carlton would be a bonus...lol).
I can't see the game beating the likes of Vice City yet, but it could make Rockstar sweat a bit...lol. I think to seriously contend with Rockstar they need to put in at least some of the things I suggested. Nevertheless, I don't think too many will be disapointed with this game - it's certainly great for those who are new to The Sims.
Happy Gameing.
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Not Great, Not Bad!!! |
| Vin Diesel from Brisbane, Qld, Australia says (16/Mar/2003): |
This game is ok I can see a kind of resemblance to real life e.g. the money side, how u have to watch where your money goes and save where you can, but i do wish the time it takes to do things was a bit more realistic, if you like games where you can enter a cheat and u have inf money, energy and so forth, this is probably not the game for you, you have to work for every bit of money and energy u have it will stay exciting untill you finish all the stages after that it runs on empty until u dont play for 2 months then start again but even then 3 days of playing and you remember why you havnt played it for 2 months lol. but it has its challenges ups and down just like any other game does, i think it is a satasfactory game thats why i only game it 5.
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IT's frusterating |
| A gamer from Canada says (15/Mar/2003): |
Its impossible to get to career level 9 and 10 i can`t do it and i hate how you have to make friends to get promoted thats the stupidest thing ever, what does making friends have to do with your career in real life? thats what this game is about right? its overall a fun and hard game but some things are pretty stupid you should be able to get two floors in your house. Is there a way to get two floors?
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Wow now this game sucks!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Michael from Chester Vermont says (9/Mar/2003): |
Well sarting out is ok, but the arguing and the annoying little sounds they make are really dumb. I really don't understand the whole idea of the game. You lift weights for a little bit then you have to go eat and after eating you have to go straight to the bathroom, shower if needed and then he is tired you go to sleep, then you wake to eat and go to the bathroom again. It's really kinda dumb cause then you have to be social and learn mechanics and cooking. Which takes forever!!! To learn anything at all, and then you have to go and have some fun so you can study again. It's kinda of pointless not to put the cheating codes along with the game just so you would have fun with the game. Or start off with a lot of money. This may sound like I'm just rambling on about bull about it but it's true and you have to be a geek if you like this game so much!!!
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| Owain Williams from Wales, UK says (20/Feb/2003): |
I quite enjoy this game even though I have only had it for a week, I enjoy building things from scratch and enjoy carrying out the various tasks that each sim person has to do. The majority of the game is pritty easy to understand without the use of the instructions manual but some of the game can be borin for example:-
1. When a person goes to bed and you have to wait till he / she gets up to be able to do something good, or when he / she complains about not wanting to do various tasks such as reparing things or reading a book, I feel like I wanna jump into the screen and give him / her a slap accross the face for being cheeky. 2. Also when they have to do house choures such as cleaning up their mess and teach them where to put it after they clean it up. That can get borin after a while. I know that is what the game is all about but if you play it for hours on end like I do then you can udnerstand where I am coming from lol. Any way good points are, this game gives me more of an insite of how to manage the money I have from the sim's account so I have to check the budget all the time to see if im driving myself into debt or to see if im safe. The only thing I find hard to do is to get a MALE / female to sleep with my sim he / she always moans about not having female / male company but is also not willing to do anything about it when I get him / her to try and call their friends to come round, he / she kinda shruggs his / her shoulders and says na hu! So I just let him or her suffer and listen to more of their winjing lol. I would guvethis game 8 out of 10 so far. Oh yea, if you can't get any of your sims to get a job try ivicting the family life style and going with the batular, thats who im using at the moment, he has a job working for the army he brings home S250 sim's. Buy a computer and use that to look for work he won't do it reading the papper.
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You Either Love It Or Hate It |
| Mikey from Sussex, England says (16/Feb/2003): |
Kinda like marmite i suppose... But anyway people who gave it low reviews are just the people who want games without a challange. I own this game and its Brilliant! Its good that there aren't so many cheats and the "get a life mode" is fantastic so you have to actually work for items, much like real life, I prefer this to GTA:VC which is alsoe a brilliant game, i have both but this has a longer life span. If you enjoy a challange then This is your game. If you want a game to just much around on and not really do alot, then get VC
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