The Urbz: Sims in the City

 PlayStation 2
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8.2

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  • Summary: For the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city. Players will take their Urbz to work and beFor the first time, Sims are living in the city where reputation (rep) is everything. Players will custom-create these new Sims, called Urbz, by customizing their unique style and building their status to become the biggest "player" in the city. Players will take their Urbz to work and be challenged by bosses at locations like the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success brings the player well-earned promotions and gets them access to power socials to help them influence other Urbz. The fast-paced lifestyles in The URBZ is evident in gameplay including job challenges based on a direct-control mechanic for job objects, skill-building objects, and power social interactions. The URBZ is built on an all-new graphics engine that recreates the essence of living in a vibrant city with distinct districts inhabited by Urbz with unique lifestyles. The game's style captures the pulse of the action-packed downtown, ritzy shopping districts, Bohemian artist workshops, and a gritty subway station. Players create their Urbz using a new character customization engine to show off attitude and unique style, as well as signature "bling" such as tattoos and nose rings. Players build relationships to increase their rep, influence other Urbz, and gain access to city districts, jobs, and lifestyles. Gaining access to all districts in the city, being able to live in any district, live any lifestyle, and become the biggest "player" in the city is the ultimate goal. The URBZ will support the Sony EyeToy. Players will download their image into the game with the Sony EyeToy and as their rep grows; their image or their Urbz image will begin to be reflected in the game.[Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Armchair Empire
    85
    Takes the Sims series in a new and good direction.
  2. GameSpy
    80
    It might not be as deep as its PC counterpart, but it's perfect for console gamers, who are generally looking for a more casual experience. By the end, my buddy was living the high life, and I was actually proud that my Urb was finally one of the popular kids.
  3. 3DAvenue
    75
    Possibly the best choice for those wanting a Sims game without having to do the house decorations and design, and for those who just want to be able to keep playing and playing without worrying to much about time management and having to deal with mundane tasks in an on going fashion.
  4. Game Over Online
    70
    It's fun, but a shallow fun, based on shallow characters ' maybe the perfect game for the kids from "Clueless" or "The OC."
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    Fun for a while, and the customization is quite compelling at first, but before long the innate repetition, linearity, and ultimate emptiness really begin to grate.
  6. Gamer.tv
    60
    A very sweet game and, thankfully, very easy to play from the outset. While nowhere near as comprehensive as "The Sims," this is as endearing and sylish as keeping people as pets gets.
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald
    40
    The developers totally misunderstood what makes The Sims so appealing. There is little opportunity for creativity (furnishing your apartment is tedious), no drama and a mistaken emphasis on conservative conformity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Pedrofelix
    Nov 9, 2004
    10
    Yeah! Baby.
  2. EmilyC.
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    This game is so awesome!!! rock on!
  4. TinaK.
    Nov 18, 2004
    10
    It was a great game but i thought it could be much better. it's really good but the goals are kind of hard and there are more goals asIt was a great game but i thought it could be much better. it's really good but the goals are kind of hard and there are more goals as well. other than that i think it is great.… Expand
  5. AndreBroseghini
    Aug 24, 2011
    10
    Tem uma trilha ótima e um visual bacana. O jogo prende bastante pra simplicidade que promete no começo. EssaTem uma trilha ótima e um visual bacana. O jogo prende bastante pra simplicidade que promete no começo. Essa vertente urbana de The Sims podia ser mais aproveitada.… Expand
  6. AngelaR.
    Feb 14, 2005
    10
    It's really fun but I hope the next sims game for ps2 will be able to have the sims grow up, like the sims 2 for pc. I found it really It's really fun but I hope the next sims game for ps2 will be able to have the sims grow up, like the sims 2 for pc. I found it really hard to fall in love with another sim.… Expand
  7. mandm
    Feb 25, 2006
    9
    Very good game but a bit hard some times.
  8. AmyJ.
    Dec 8, 2004
    3
    Too easy, In the first day I made it to the big house. Is there anything else to do?

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Awards & Rankings

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#98 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
33
#33 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004