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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Negative: 4 out of 40

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  1. RileyC
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    Wow. They put so much love into this expansion. It's bigger and better than any other expansion pack they've done.
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  2. ShirleyM
    Nov 19, 2009
    10
    I was skeptical that EA could do a good job so quickly on this expansion pack because the Sims 3 came out last June or so, but I was delighted when I started playing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MaryKayT
    Nov 19, 2009
    10
    Been playing for an entire day - can't believe how much is in this expansion pack.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  4. RevanM
    Nov 20, 2009
    10
    I have bought my wife almost everything the Sims has made from the first until now. I never got into it but she has always enjoyed it so it was always worth the money. This expansion has helped me to enjoy playing the Sims. It seems like a long detailed version of Sims Castaway Stories but it uses the regular game and each adventure is a break from the day to day. I haven't played it much, but the time I have been on this game makes me want more time in front of it. The fresh changes to this expansion have attracted a new player group. Very well done Maxis. Expand
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  5. ChristopherW
    Nov 24, 2009
    0
    Overpriced and added real world locations which clearly does not work, instead of pulling me towards Sims 3 it's done the opposite, this is the Sims equivalent of Spore GA, you can buy but will never install, it's just THAT bad!
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  6. Jun 2, 2011
    10
    Excellent expansion pack which adds a plethora of things to do going on holiday with Sims is just a lot of fun taking to Egypt explore the pyramids? or china to learn Kung Fu? Or maybe France to become a "nectar" conoseur? Which is sim talk for wine.
  7. Feb 11, 2012
    10
    The Sims 3: WA changes some gameplay mechanics and give to The Sims experience some really new tastes. One of the best expansion packs of the series.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. 82
    Maxis has created a mature and complete expansion with Sims 3: World adventures. Fun puzzles, relic hunting and meeting new people will make you feel like the smashing holiday is over before you know it. It'll make you want to go on a next trip immediately. For all those adventurous Sims-fans out there: this addictive expansion is worth it!
  2. 90
    Sims fans everywhere, from the casual to the hardcore, will absolutely love all of the new additions that are packed in here. World Adventures is guaranteed to impress -- it may just be the most ambitious expansion in the franchise yet -- and it will add hours upon hours of new areas to explore and new Sims to meet.
  3. The Sims 3: WA changes some gameplay mechanics and give to The Sims experience some really new tastes. One of the best expansion packs of the series.