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The Urbz: Sims in the City
Xbox
Released On: Nov 9, 2004
70
8.0
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
70
43% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
54% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
70
43% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
54% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Absolutely brilliant.
It might not be as deep as its PC counterpart, but it's perfect for console gamers, who are generally looking for a more casual experience. By the end, my buddy was living the high life, and I was actually proud that my Urb was finally one of the popular kids.
We would love to see Xbox Live support enabled with support for downloadable objects (this could help to extend the lifespan) or even custom soundtrack support to take advantage of the Xbox's capabilities would have been a good inclusion.
Fun for a while, and the customization is quite compelling at first, but before long the innate repetition, linearity, and ultimate emptiness really begin to grate.
With The Urbz, EA has trimmed down the general Sims formula, removing more in-depth options along the way, but, in doing so, they've also cut away the very captivating essence of the franchise.
The Urbz feels like a step back for the franchise; despite EA's efforts to bring gamers a 'console exclusive' there's not a lot on offer here. Fans won't find anything new, but newcomers may well discover the pleasure of the series and seek out EA's back catalogue of simulated lifestyles. [Christmas 2004, p.114]
While "The Sims" can get deep, The Urbz: Sims in the City is a very light version of the original. This game is designed for girls that haven't yet grown out of the Barbie phase. The Urbz is the shallowest version of The Sims yet.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 User Ratings
8.0
80% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
10% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
10% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 User Ratings
8.0
80% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
10% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
10% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
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Summary For the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city. Players will take their Urbz to work and be challenged by bosses at locations like the Sushi ...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- GameCube
- Game Boy Advance
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
- DS
Initial Release Date: Nov 9, 2004
Developer:
- Maxis
Publisher: EA Games
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