About what I'd expect from a terrible company like EA that pop's out a million games a week.
Since Sims are so stupid, you might have to get to school. Guess what... your Sim doen't do what you tell it to so it will be late and get an F. Also, the part's that you think might be fun really aren't. (Example: Woohoo is so boring to watch) And every minute something go's wrong! Maybe the kitchen starts on fire or maybe the car get's stolen! Whatever it is that happens, it's sure to leave you cussing at your computer.
The load times are demonic and crazy, as it can take up to 5 minutes just to load the neighborhood! And sometimes I'm afraid to do something because I'm so scared of how long I might have to wait!
There's the family creating system which is probably the best part of the game, but it will only keep you entertained for so long. There are very limited materials in both the family editor and the house builder.
To get the most out of the Sims 2 (Which isn't much), you need to buy $30 dollar expansion packs that will give you something like a new shirt or a new sink! It's a big waste of money when it comes down to expansion packs.
The graphics leave much to be desired and you'll probably come across some annoying glitches throughout the game that will really piss you off. You also can't leave your Sim alone for 5 seconds without something going wrong!
When your Sims go to work, all you can do is wait for them to come back and maybe speed through a bit. (But speeding through usually causes problems) You can't go to your Sims office or school! And the story system is also very uninteresting.
Pros: Character making can be fun. Humorous. Something fun might happen if you stay sitting for a while.
Cons: Pretty bad graphics. Story editing is uninteresting. Very few clothing choices. Building is very limited. You have to wait when your Sims go away. Sometimes bugs. Having to pay $30 dollars for a few extra sets of shirts might piss you off. Sims speak in their own boring language. Sims are idiots. You have almost no control over what your Sims do. Long loading times.
If you're lucky you might get a few minutes of enjoyment from this game, but most of the time it's like paying to watch someone sleep or eat. I wouldn't recommend it.