The Sims 2 offers some unique gameplay ideas, along with tons of options to make a truly superb game
The bad: Gets a pinch buggy when there is a lot of characters on screen
The Sims 2 is not just a sequel, It is a truly revolutionary game on its own merits mainly because of its smart gameplay mechanics and options o plenty. The Sims 2 lets you create a family (or 1 person) and build a dream home, or move into a pre-built one in your customized neighborhood. You can select from tons of furniture, from couches to big screen tv's to pianos to swimming pools and put it where YOU want. Then you can add custom carpet, wallpaper, siding, roofing, and other stuff, like windows, pools, fireplaces, doors, ect. The game also lets you do many social interactions, from romantic ones, like flirt, to just plain funny ones, like irritate. The game mixes mature content with humor to make a truly sensational package. Like you can "woo-hoo" with other sims to try to have children, or adopt some. When making children (from the sim creation screen) you can use genetics to make the baby look like his/her parents. It's that cool. If you are a fan of simulations, and or past sims games, this is a must have. It features classic gameplay with new innovative ideas.