The Sims Bustin' Out

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Sims are making a big return to the console and this time they are bustin' out of the house and exploring all-new locations around town. In The Sims Bustin' Out, players can choose from a variety of new career paths. Along the way, players can unlock and collect over a hundred of newThe Sims are making a big return to the console and this time they are bustin' out of the house and exploring all-new locations around town. In The Sims Bustin' Out, players can choose from a variety of new career paths. Along the way, players can unlock and collect over a hundred of new objects and social moves exclusive to the console. Play, work, and socialize with a cast of over 25 new outrageous characters and climb through a dozen new careers. The Sims Bustin' Out also features new integrated two-player gameplay and memory card support, for those players who like to take their Sims over to a friend's house and show them off.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. AceGamez
    100
    Fans of the series will lap it up whilst those that find The Sims to be boring and pointless will not be in any way swayed.
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  2. Gamezilla!
    92
    A vast improvement to an aging franchise, breathing a little more life into a concept that's days may be numbered.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    88
    It's monotonous, mundane, and frightfully addictive - just the way I like 'em. [Jan 2004, p.132]
  4. Games Radar
    82
    Slow, often frustrating, but frighteningly engrossing at the same time. If you're after a leisurely, open-ended experience then it's highly recommended. [NGC]
  5. Gamenikki
    80
    Worth a look-see, but memory card requirements effectively banish this one to the realm of "Either buy it, or don't bother."
  6. GameCube Europe
    75
    Despite some flaws and relatively few improvements (on the PC this would be just another expansion pack), it still may be worth a purchase.
  7. Gaming Age
    58
    There is more freedom in career choices, less intense caretaking, plus a few console specific features. But the gameplay is old hat for previous console players.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. RustyP.
    Dec 16, 2003
    10
    I second, its the best of the series ( if u dont have a good comp to get TS2).
  2. [Anonymous]
    Dec 15, 2003
    10
    Best game of the series!!
  4. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    This new expansion pack for the Gamecube is perfect and how I WANTED it to be. Sims Bustin out is how a sims expansion pack SHOULD be not aThis new expansion pack for the Gamecube is perfect and how I WANTED it to be. Sims Bustin out is how a sims expansion pack SHOULD be not a repetitive lacking cheap game.… Expand
  5. SieglindeH.
    Jan 23, 2004
    10
    The Sims is one of the greatest games I have ever played. I expected that the Sims busting out was even better. It deserves a big ten! The The Sims is one of the greatest games I have ever played. I expected that the Sims busting out was even better. It deserves a big ten! The Sims rule!!… Expand
  6. AlexanderR.
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    The best game ever!!!!!.
  7. PennyE.
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    An excellent sims game. I would recommend this game to new and old fans alike.
  8. S.J.Donovan
    Oct 11, 2006
    9
    I really liked the freedom of this game, especially the interaction between free and story mode. It's addictive and nonstop; I literally I really liked the freedom of this game, especially the interaction between free and story mode. It's addictive and nonstop; I literally would play it for entire days.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best GameCube Game of 2003
43
#43 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#47 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003