The Sims 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 922 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Sims 2 is the first entirely-new generation of The Sims, the ground-breaking game that allowed players to create and control people. The Sims 2 challenges you to direct the journey of your Sims' lives as they grow from infancy through childhood, teenage life and adulthood. Starting withThe Sims 2 is the first entirely-new generation of The Sims, the ground-breaking game that allowed players to create and control people. The Sims 2 challenges you to direct the journey of your Sims' lives as they grow from infancy through childhood, teenage life and adulthood. Starting with a personality that you give them (or that they inherit from their parents), your Sims will develop in unique ways based on your choices and influence. As they progress through life, your Sims will collect memories which shape who they are, what options they have and how they behave. These experiences can have a short or long-term effect on relationships between family members and friends. Experiences between Sims when they are children can affect their relationships as teens and adults. Your Sims can have casual friendships or make life-long enemies. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. GamePro
    100
    Far more than the original, this truly is a game that can be enjoyed by anyone, and should be tried by everyone.
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    A phenomenal game that deserves every penny of its inevitable commercial success. In fact, it's far too big for the simple word "game." [Dec 2004, p.90]
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  3. Armchair Empire
    95
    As much fun as the original game and its family of expansion packs were, Sims 2’s gameplay is an incredible leap forward that veteran Sims players and newcomers alike will thoroughly enjoy.
  4. GamesRadar+
    90
    It's the circle of virtual life -- and it's insanely addictive.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Whatever magic that was used to create the original Sims, the most popular computer game of all time, has not only been recaptured but the dosage has been cranked to lethal proportions...It's better than the original and all of the expansion packs combined.
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  6. PC Gamer
    85
    May not be the most ambitious follow-up ever, but it does fix most of what was broken in the first game while introducing an attractive, badly needed, 3D makeover. [Dec 2004, p.108]
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  7. Gamenikki
    75
    A game sequel done right, with only the blatant and unabashed commercialism working against it...or for it, depending on how you look at the game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 148 out of 168
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 168
  3. Negative: 9 out of 168
  1. Simbahh
    Aug 9, 2011
    10
    Amazing , This game is one of THE BEST P.C Games out. Far more enjoyable then Sims 3. Its simple to play and the options are endless ! Im gladAmazing , This game is one of THE BEST P.C Games out. Far more enjoyable then Sims 3. Its simple to play and the options are endless ! Im glad with how fast the sims grow up , if it was any longer ide be forwarding . I actually wished the 'teen' stage was shorter . But eh , What the hell :)… Expand
  2. 33Benji
    Nov 12, 2005
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I have ever played.
  4. Emily
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    This game rocks out loud!!! I've never seen something so realistic!!!
  5. coolaussiebart
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Great game I love to play this game I make up family's gay and lesbian couples and family's it's awesome you should download or buy this gameGreat game I love to play this game I make up family's gay and lesbian couples and family's it's awesome you should download or buy this game it's amazing so cool dude.… Expand
  6. DeaunaW.
    Nov 25, 2004
    9
    This game is excellent!!! Aside from a few slight glitches, which will definitely be worked out in future editions, I couldn't ask for a This game is excellent!!! Aside from a few slight glitches, which will definitely be worked out in future editions, I couldn't ask for a better game. I also agree with the person earlier that said that they grow up a little too fast.… Expand
  7. death12123
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    The Sims 2 is so simplistic it's easy to enjoy and lovable for all Sims fans around.
    One of the best Sims games out there and with all the    The Sims 2 is so simplistic it's easy to enjoy and lovable for all Sims fans around.
    One of the best Sims games out there and with all the expansions you'll find yourself playing every single little thing.
    Once mods come in too? Oh boy you won't stop playing.
    2004 and still a pretty fun game today.    … Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Nov 6, 2004
    0
    I hate it... it really has bad graphics and the big speaker stereo thingy wouldnt click on next song...

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