A few bugs here and there, but still one that you should buy.
Pros:
-Its the Sims, what more do you want?
-Lots of customization options for both sims and pets
-Lots to do
-Good house customization options
-Better than the sum of it's parts
-Load times are not that big of a deal
-Good controls, you get used to them fast
Cons:
-You can only chose between Dogs and Cats
-Taking care of pets isn't annoying but it can get in the way
-Only four lots to chose from, all of which have a pre-made house on them with only one or two rooms.
-Pet points are stupid in my opinion. (Currency for the shopping center)
-There are a few minor bugs here and there.
Look, this game is not worth the 5.6 score that Gamespot gave it. I highly recommend this game, get this one instead of the Sims 2.