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Sims, The

Universal acclaim
Based on 38 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 44 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Maxis
Genre(s): Simulation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating:
Release Date: February 1, 2000
Summary
In "SimCity," you had the power to build and control cities ... with The Sims, you'll create and control people!
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamePro
The uniqueness of the game, the sound, graphics and the ability to control a little Sim life hooked me almost immediately.
Read Full Review >Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
What saves "The Sims" from becoming an unmanageable and nightmarish mess is the incredibly intuitive and easy to use interface.
Read Full Review >CheckOut
While it can be a little overwhelming at first, once you're familiar with the control and functions, things become second nature and controlling your Sim is a breeze.
Daily Radar
The ability to control, design, influence and sometimes destroy the lives of little virtual versions of ourselves is mysteriously engrossing.
GMR Magazine
It's impossible to categorize EA's addictive superblockbuster life simulator, just like it's impossible to stop playing it. [Feb 2003, p.94]
Armchair Empire
Its a fairly simple concept but its complexity and the way it draws you in is amazing. And the replay value is through the roof!
Read Full Review >PC Gamer
A sublime piece of interactive art, The Sioms is teh first serious contender for Y2K's game of the year. [Apr 2000, p.82]
Gamer's Pulse
Luring the entire neighbourhood into my house then sealing the doors and removing the food and toilet is just one of the many indignities I have visited to those under my care.
Read Full Review >Game Fan
Besides bringing out the voyeur inside of me, I've found "The Sims" to be the most addictive and wholly enthralling game I've played in ages.
Antagonist
Not only do I enjoy this game, I am fascinated by it.
GameSpot
The Sims' actual gameplay is rather limited in some respects - either by odd inconsistencies or by actual restrictions placed on your actions.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
This is one of the most original and innovative games we've seen in ages.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
Once you start this game you will find yourself thinking about it constantly.
Eurogamer
The lack of any real objectives becomes somewhat tedious after a while, but it is still hard not to recommend The Sims to everyone.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
I know that there will be people reading this thinking the idea is the dullest one in history, but so did I until I played it. Give this a try and you won't regret it - just expect to want to spend more time with your virtual friends than your real ones.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
A dangerously detailed and addictive experience for the power-mad behavioural researcher in all of us.
Read Full Review >GamePen
Never before have I played a game as compelling as The Sims. This game will provide you with emotional experiences that you could never imagine from a video game.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Magazine
It may be pointless, and also brilliant, but its safe to say theres nothing quite like The Sims. Its possibilities are endless.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
Some people might become bored with it once the novelty wears off. However, the game has inspired a very loyal following on the internet, so it definitely has a long-term appeal among many gamers.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
The more I played this game, the more I liked it. I found it relaxing and challenging at the same time, and my level of interest has been maintained over the past few weeks, especially because of all the new add-ons that Maxis is serving up at their website.
Read Full Review >GameZone
It is compelling, addictive, fun, frustrating, well-designed and intriguing.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
The Sims puts forth the closest, most amusing rendering of digital life gamers have ever seen.
Read Full Review >ActionTrip
Original, amusing addictive, and most of all incredibly fun and relaxing to play. If we only had more great ideas like these
Read Full Review >Total Video Games
Buy this game you will find yourself in a world of peace and humour.
CNET Gamecenter
And this absurdness is what makes The Sims tragic, funny, mundane, and one of the most entertaining games I've seen in a long, long time.
Cincinnati Enquirer
The game is really fun despite all of the tasks you have to remember.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
Those who have enjoyed other Sim-style games will enjoy The Sims, but for others, the game may not differ enough from real life to seem interesting.
Read Full Review >PC Gameworld
It's fun at first, but once the novelty wears off, it loses a lot of its charm and appeal.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Most gamers should consider playing it on general principal, but the addictive and fun gameplay, tons of personality, and huge replay value are pretty good reasons as well.
Read Full Review >Spank!
This is either a kind of gaming nirvana, or it's just a very clever piece of code that masks what is essentially a conservative and ultimately limited game.
Maxim Online
Now if we ever come across a deity wanted ad in the Sunday classifieds, were ready.
Read Full Review >Evil Avatar
It is the game that will cause all your other games to collect dust in a corner.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
It does become kind of mesmerising, but like watching waves on a beach, chances are that pretty soon you'll tire of the lack of variety on offer.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.3 (out of 10) based on 44 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Arthur P gave it a10:
I remember playing this years and years ago, it was my favorite game then, the building, the songs, looking after your family and progressing mesmerized me. It's one of those games you get so into it you forget your playing a game. Today I got the game again and tonnes of wonderful memories came back about this game. So in summary, yes its an old game, the graphics are no way near as the modern sims, but it one of the most interesting and enjoyable games ever to be released. I was very disappointed with the sims 2, probably because it can never live upto the original sims.
Karl N. gave it a10:
A brilliant game. It's a long way from being a good people simulator, but it's surprising how complex behaviors can arise out of a basic needs-driven model of human behavior. I look forward to seeing how the game could be further developed in the future.
Simolias S. gave it a10:
the game that took many many hours of my life from me...the best game I have ever played and...besides maby sims 2 or spore...ever will.
C. Doyle gave it a 10:
Loved it!
Keira C. gave it a 9:
This game is oddly engrossing. Who would think that controlling a human would be so fun??? It sucked me in like Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life did. It does have its flaws, but stil it is FUNFUNFUN!!! I'd say more, but I'd take up the whole page! :P
Lim Z. gave it a 10:
This is the best of the best in computer simulations.
Chua kah swee gave it a 5:
Those who really hate Sims so much, you must be outta your mind. Get some expansion packs and make sure you check out The Sims 2 coming out this year(2004)
