The Sims 2: Castaway PSP
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Metascore
64 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. [Electronic Arts]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Worth Playing
    75
    Although skeptical at first, I was slowly won over by the gameplay in The Sims 2: Castaway. The goal-oriented structure helps maintain the momentum of an otherwise open-ended situation.
  2. PALGN
    70
    The Sims 2: Castaway might have a few issues, but it's the most enjoyable console entry for the franchise thus far.
  3. GamesRadar
    70
    Once all of your goals are completed, you get a feeling of accomplishment, but lose some of the replayablity of other Sims games - you've seen one uncharted island, you've seen 'em all - and the thought of having to harvest all those vines, chop wood, find berries, pick leaves, catch fish, light fires, build furniture, find shelter and identify plants might not sound appealing.
  4. 1UP
    60
    The Sims 2: Castaway differs just enough from previous iterations that fans of the series and newcomers alike can find plenty to enjoy. However, how long the entertainment lasts will boil down to how long it takes the player to grow tired of the repetitive tasks of Sim survival.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Churigogobashu
    10
    Love this game better than any sims series. I wish there was a Sims 3: Castaway. If there is I will be happy. I like it because it is more adventurous than any sims series out there. All of the sims series, you are cooped in a house and can only see your neighbors but it this game you will see mountains and befriend chimps.… Expand
  2. SIMMER1
    8
    Sims 2 Castaway for PSP is really fun. But, there's a problem with getting through the ancient gate in the cave, even with the gnome cheat. Also, when I build the canoe on the second island, it says I don't have enough energy to go, even when it's full.… Expand
  3. PeterY.
    7
    Wow, really not a bad game at all. This game was almost exactly what I was expecting. I personally love these type of survival games, where you have to gather food and supplies and craft your own tools and stuff. The gameplay is pretty much the same throughout, you survive while exploring and you find treasure and stuff. I loved Survival Kids for the GameBoy and this game is almost like that game. The only downsides are the horrible camera and glitchy framerate and graphics, and sometimes the loading. Ugh, the camera always moves around by itself, I want a still camera like in the PC Sims games. It's a pain to move the camera too, you have to hold R. And the framerate can get really bad at times, especially when there are alot of chimps on screen. The loading times when saving are probably the WORST I've ever seen. In the end, it's overall a great game, just know what you're getting into here.… Expand
  4. ZoeM.
    3
    I personally thought it was quite dull and boring, the graphics are nothing special and the gameplay is very slow. It also takes ages to load especially loading a saved game sometimes it just freezes and it isnt my psp as my psp works with all my other games. It is not the best sims game out there and i was quite disappointed with it especially with all the build up of how good it was meant to be.… Expand

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