- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2009
- Also On: 3DS, DS, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
User Score
7.5
out of 10
Generally favorable reviews- based on 393 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 293 out of 393
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Mixed: 42 out of 393
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Negative: 58 out of 393
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Jan 28, 20112
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Nov 1, 201010The Sims 3 is an amazing game, that is very life like. I am looking forward to getting the new Expansion Packs. But I will agree that having no choice to have pets does kinda suck, and the graphics aren't the best. But this game will have you singing along to whatever Sim Language song is on the radio.
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AlexPAug 27, 20095
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DanDanJun 27, 20090
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EmmaG.Jan 31, 20109It's a really good game,but you can't built any lots!It was my fave part,so it's a bit bad for me.The other things are really exciting.Fishing,parties are fantastic!I love the graphics! But you've got to buy a new graphic card.If you don't your game will stuck.
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J.S.Jun 7, 20099
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CherlsJan 8, 20109
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MikeDJun 3, 20099
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beccalJun 21, 20091
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AndrewLJun 6, 200910
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TrentSAug 15, 20091
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karenlNov 27, 20091When i play sims 2 there are no gameplay restrictions. When I played Sims 3 i felt very limited. Why is it that people think that they have to fix something that isn't broken. It's a very boring game and why can't there be sims that are gay in sims 3.
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Jan 28, 20112
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SimonMJul 30, 20092
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BrandonTaskerJun 10, 200910
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XavierJJun 20, 20090You cant kill people, what a waste of time! Sure you can starve them to death, but simulated life isn't the same unless you can plan out a homicide.
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SECRETCLUEJun 7, 200910
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LisaHJun 5, 20095
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HelloKittyAug 24, 20093
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LaslowDSep 5, 20091
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Jan 3, 20110Long story short, the game didn't work. I am so frustrated.
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seanrJun 7, 20099
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BrandonTJun 9, 20099
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SECRETCLUEJun 16, 200910
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May 4, 20110Selling an incomplete game is a nono. A bigger nono is to sell people the rest of the game for the same price. Were it not for expansionitis The Sims would be a great addiction but EA makes it uneconomical.
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Sep 25, 20106The Sims 3 is great, however the disability to have pets really takes it down a notch. The expansion packs are also not the best. Much better than most of the other Sims games, however.
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Feb 11, 20111
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Feb 11, 201210The Sims 3 is an amazing game, that is very life like. I am looking forward to getting the new Expansion Packs. But I will agree that having no choice to have pets does kinda suck, and the graphics aren't the best. But this game will have you singing along to whatever Sim Language song is on the radio.
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Mar 5, 20123
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billpJun 20, 20097It feels a little rushed, but other then that its a nice upgrade to the sims2 just don't expect to see the same game, the openness is rather cool but it is also disappointing when you can only have one Famaly in the city that you own.
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JaySJun 2, 20099
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jonathanbJun 2, 20099In some ways, less is more. While there is less overall content as far as items and clothing, there is MUCH more in gameplay! It's so much more streamlined, it feels like a different game entirely.
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CraigJun 2, 20099
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geekgurlyJun 9, 20098
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AnonymousMCJul 14, 20094The seemless feature is okay, but a lot of simple things have been made frustratingly difficult. Placing stairs are a pain and removing a family means deleting a whole neighborhood. A lot of the simplicity has been lost and a lot of what made the sims 2 fun is missing forcing us to wait three or four years so we can buy it back.
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NickTAug 18, 20098
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GrantZAug 23, 20099
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SeanJun 15, 20099
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CristianoDJun 2, 20099Well worth the wait, the Sims 3 is a masterpiece. While not perfect, it improves so completely on the Sims 2 by offering both an open world with no load screens and endless customization. It retains the charm and humor of previous games, but it is a dramatic step forward technology wise.
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MarkTJun 3, 200910
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LloydJun 8, 20096
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JasonBlackJul 1, 20099The Sims games have always put in a new era of life-and-style! Ive played the Sims 1 and 2 many times. Ive imagined that one day the Sims 3 would come out one day when I was younger. My friend and I even submitted many ideas about a Sims 3 game. Im still questioning whether this game was made because of me and my friends submits to the company.
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DalekcJun 17, 20098Very cool game, I am not a fan of the sims much although my sister is. I got this for her and she really likes it. There is 10x more things to do creating your sim and props. You get to know 'bots/players' better. It has multi-player aswel so that makes the game more epic.
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TMJun 18, 20099The Sims 3, is just plan fun. It has taken the very best from both sims games before it and improved upon it. Though the paying to get new sets is just an money grab i am looking forward to see what new stuff the expansion will add.
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StevenB.Jun 18, 200910I like how many different careers there are in the game to master. Runs really well on my laptop too.
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Aug 23, 20116
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Feb 19, 20122The Sims 3 introduce some good new improvements to the collection. But there are many reasons for me to think it's just a bad game option: 1. The huge amount of expansion packs with their respective negative points. We're talking about 10 expansion packs that their price varies from 20â
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Mar 26, 201110Man oh man. This game is just ... too great. There is more customization and the sims in this game just really stands out. The graphics are beast on High settings and you can basically do whatever you want in the environment. Not much is really limited to what you want to do with your sims!
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Nov 25, 20118
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Jun 28, 20125They Just need to add more.... The game has gotten more fun with the expansions but its just not enough. They need to make it a more real life experience....
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Nov 6, 20119I really enjoyed The Sims 3. It showed some impressive development from The Sims 2. I'm very glad to see its improvement and looking forward to The Sims 4 (if any). The graphic is incredible. At some point the game gets a bit inconvenient though acceptable. I wish they work on it a little bit and this game will be flawless.
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Oct 16, 20114Soy fanática de los Sims 3, pero quiero criticarlo porque deberÃan sacar la expansión de hacer negocios, como lo hicieron en los Sims 2, que eso fue lo que le dio la vida, y uno podÃa hacer muchas cosas.
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Oct 16, 20118a good game, just a few things that need sorting i think you should be allowed to go to work with them aswell... As when i purchased the game i was told you could!
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Nov 17, 20112
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Feb 6, 20124
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Mar 3, 20127The Sims 3 is a brave attempt at trying to make the series head in a new direction and appeal more to actual gamers but by doing so might end up not satisfying either camp.
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Mar 28, 20122
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Apr 28, 20128
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May 7, 201210the sims: the Funeest game it was so Fun i made them dance & tehn they woohhoed and then i kiled her and ate her body but i can't Remmember if it actualy happened or if it hpanened on sims 3 beause it is the Funeest game and its like real live
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May 9, 20128The Sims 3 is a really good life simulator game, but not better than The Sims 2. The SIms 3 haves some cool extras like, exploring the city, new jobs etc. The graphics are better, but the gameplay no. I miss building my own shop, I miss visiting aliens, I miss their cool expansion. So, I'm giving a positive rating, 8 points.
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May 16, 201210
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LaurenGJun 3, 20098
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AndrewSJun 18, 20095
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JustinWSep 16, 20098
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TimJSep 6, 20097
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JonBDec 20, 20097Not as good as Sims 2. But it's a great game. It's just that Sims 2 is a really, really great game.
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AaronGJun 11, 200910
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JimP.Jun 6, 20098
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May 28, 201110
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Dec 31, 20108
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Jun 2, 201110The Sims 3 is an amazing game which gets better and better every time a new expansion is released adding new items new things and something that drags me pack to the game every time right now I'm prepping my family for Generations lol :)
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Dec 29, 201010
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Apr 29, 20118
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Apr 5, 201110There is a vast expanse of detail and characters, and the world in which you play is full of opportunities. A fantastic game with absolutely no critisisms!
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Feb 26, 20118I absolutely love this game, my Sims now feel as if they are apart of one large world rather than in some smll contained environment. The only complaint about this game I have is the facial customisation...... As much as I try. My sims all look fat. I hate it. I want The Sims 2 level of creation, not this wierd making your sims havedifferent body shapes all with a fat face...
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Mar 17, 20117
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Jul 25, 20128The Sims is one of the franchises that isn't drowning in the new wave of games, and continuously releases good and fun games. Playing the game, you do feel very much like you are living another life within the game. However, the franchise does need something soon to jolt it back into the life, otherwise it will inevitably die a slow death.
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Sep 17, 201110Good game. First release (without the update) the game was bad because off the random crashing. Now late 2011 the fixes it take them almost 2 years to find the hidden bug. However about this game is that when you play it, the time will fly :D its a great game have fun with it. Ps there are always cry ers and trolls so ignore them play this :D you will love it
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Jul 23, 201110This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 13, 201110Sims 3 is an amazing game. I got it from my father and i fell in love with it right when i pressed "Create Sims" I find this game brilliant and amazing. Its the best thing i have ever played in my life. If i could i would play it 24/7.... It's just soooooo amazing. Point covered
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Jun 1, 201210
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Sep 29, 201110The sims 3 is really awesome. I love having the ability to suck up ghosts or to be a master thief. Adventures is lots of fun too, though I have trouble woo hooing the locals. I hate to say it but I can't find one thing wrong with this game... well other than lack of more expansions for me to buy. Keep it coming ea.
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Jun 8, 201210This game is great fun. There's so much to do in this compared to the Sims 3, plus much more easy to navigate. I love the addition of new things like Moodlets, Lifetime Wishes and Rewards and Wishes. Also, it's also overwhelmingly addictive. It's my favourite game of all time.
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Nov 7, 20129
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Nov 27, 201110I have been playing EA The Sims, 2 and 3 plus their Online Game for many years and I just have to say, its gets better and better! Each game has its perks and yes there is a repetitiveness to it but if you are already a fan of The Sims, you won't be disappointed.
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Sep 11, 20128
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Dec 20, 20119I can understand the complaints this game gets. That doesn't change the fact that this game is very fun and addicting, if only for just a week. This game implemented a lot of ideas that move the series closer to an immersive simulated reality, which is exciting. The next game is probably going to be a lot better.
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Feb 21, 20127
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Aug 3, 20126
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May 21, 201210I like Sims games Especially This One. Racing Higher Than Sims 2, People Vote High on THIS ONE!! Racing EVEN WAY HIGHER THAN SIMS 1, PEOPLE VOTE WAY HIGHER ON THIS ONE! If Only There Was A PSP version. :(((
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Jun 10, 20129If I liked playing Sims I would love this game. It's got it all, real-time moving round the city, go to friend's houses, get a job, go to library, go out with your friends, go to the graveyard, build your house, furniture etc. If you love simulation games which are a copy of your own life but 100 times better, you will love this.
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Jul 26, 20129The sims 3 on pc is easily the best of the series, miles ahead of any other sims game out there. Without expansions, its a fun, content filled, funny, enjoyable simulation, with tons of things to do in your beautiful town. Meet friends, make food, make your sims wishes true...You can do it all. Only down side is you can spend some time learning how to do everything. Plus ipos version sucks
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Jul 8, 20128
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Jul 12, 20125Would hate to flame on this game, but the DLC is overpriced and I don't see what else it brings but a few new features that could easily be implemented with free items you can find online. Gameplay does get quite tedious after about 10 hours and I have never played the game since.
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Aug 6, 20129
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Aug 14, 20129
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Oct 26, 20129
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Sep 29, 20129
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Oct 7, 201210LOVE IT. Hey mom this rocks!---Probably the most epic super mega cool game in the existence of mankind and of all the world galaxy UNIVERSE!!! no seriosly its good!!
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Nov 11, 20126This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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90A gallant return to form and takes a direction that breathes new life into a formula that is fast reaching a decade old.
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75The Sims 3 has immense potential as upcoming expansions start rolling into high gear. And that’s what you’re really buying: A game of potential.
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78The Sims 3 isn't a bad game, not in slightest, and too a different group of gamers this might be all they wanted, but for me this feels like a sequel that Will Wright had nothing to do with. There is no new magic, or amazing new idea that is going to re-imagine the whole series, it's just more and better stuff that we got in Sims 1.