University is fun, but not much to do.
--Graphics--
The graphics have not changed compared to The Sims 2, however that doesn't mean it is a bad thing. The objects in the game are really detailed and the "sims" themselves look just as good with expressions in their face and nice animations. The edges however are a little choppy but that doesn't change the fact that the graphics are really good.
9/10
--Gameplay--
In any Sims game, the main object of the game is to take care of your own custom character/family and run their lives. With the added University to the game, your teenage Sim is able to move out of their home and into a dorm to start their education. However, living at University isn't that much different from living at home. Let's make an example... Bob has just been sent to University. He picks his dorm and after a while many NPC Sims arrive in the same building as Bob to pick their dorms. With so many people always being in the same place, some computers can be very laggy being at University. Bob now wants to get started on his education. He picks one of the many majors to chose from and each major requires you to learn certain skills to advance your education so you can pass the final exam. So, Bob has chosen his major and has gone to class. You wait until Bob returns, and once he does you try to get his skills up, fill all your needs, maybe chat with the other students, go to bed and repeat. This is basically all there is to University, however you can change things around by throwing parties or doing crazy things like streaking. The concept of the game was very interesting but there really isn't much to do.
5/10
--Music--
New tunes have been added to those boring loading screens in this expansion. Especially at University because in the Dorm Rooms, music is always playing in the background to make the game seem less dull.
8/10
--Story--
The story of the Sims is up to you! You can make your sim get eaten by a cow plant or make them have a successful career, it is all up to you. Being able to control every aspect of the game is a great idea. You can even make your own neighborhoods and make their own stories. Everything you can imagine is in the Sims. Aliens, ghosts and now, Zombies! Yes, your Sims can now become Zombies. To do this, you need to get a certain Job Reward that ressurects dead Sims. Once you use it, you need to pay the Grim Reaper money to ressurect the Sim. If you pay a lot, they will be normal but if you don't, the Grim Reaper will ressurect them as a Zombie. Zombies aren't much different from regular Sims besides their appearance, the fact that they don't age and some other minor things. The Zombie thing is a cool idea, but they are too similar to regular Sims.
8/10
--Overall--
The Sims 2: University was an interesting concept, but they didn't really add much to do. Maybe, if they made you able to go with your Sim to class and do different activities, it would've been better. Needless to say, The Sims 2 is a great game and University just adds to your game to make it seem more realistic. However, the game is just as good without adding University.
7.5/10