The Sims 2 is a very fun game, that's all there is to it.
User Rating: 8.6 | The Sims 2 PC
Fans of the original are obviously looking forward to this game. If a expansion pack can sell millions of copies, it's quite apparent a full-fledged sequel is wanted even more. That's true, and The Sims 2 is finally here to fill the void. The question at hand is whether or not it lives up to the predecessors lofty standards. There isn't exactly an answer for that. It's so similar to the first one that you can basically start from the get-go without even bothering learning the new gameplay additions at all. I've had this game for about a week and a half now, and I've been playing it a lot. It's very fun, and very addicting. As the first one is, this is just 'one of those games'. You can sit down at your PC and put in a hour or two here and there when you have time, just because it's so fun and no other reason at all. The nicest new addition, beyond the fully 3D camera, are the wants/fears/needs system. It adds some balance to the gameplay, so you know what your Sim wants. The create-a-sim is also much better than the first time, there are a lot of options to customize your Sim with making it very personal and fun. Overall, I highly recommend The Sims 2 to any fan of the original. It's one of the most fun games to be released all year. 
