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84 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: Build, buy, and live. The Sims give you the chance to create simulated people and build their homes, then help your Sims pursue careers, earn money, make friends, and find romance--or totally mess up their lives. Keep your Sims happy by decorating your home with over 150 objects in the game and downloadable ones from TheSims.com. Test your "people skills" as you deal with family, friends, careers, and chaos. There is no right or wrong way to play the game. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    The GC version gets a better graphics boost than the Xbox counterpart, but both versions pack the same great gameplay.
  2. TotalGames.net
    90
    Everything about The Sims just reeks of quality and charm; from the way that every Sim action is beautifully animated to the way they talk to each other, and you, in voices that you can almost make out. But can’t.
  3. All Game Guide
    70
    Most home computer gamers will find this version of The Sims to be a novel diversion, but they will eventually return to their monitors and keyboards for the easy, open-ended play that is only available there.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. Seth
    10
    Thought it was the shiznit.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. CharleyS.
    10
    It's the best.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RayM.
    2
    Not fun. I am a fan of the PC version but this one just dumbed down the whole idea with drop down menus and pre-determined modes. I rented it and returned it early it was that boring. Get the PC version if you want to invest in the series unless you are a Sims fanatic.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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