On the good side: it's the sims, only more complicated. Better in some ways, i.e. graphics are outstanding, full 360 viewing and zoom put you IN the game. Buildings are more intricate and detailed, more opportunity for customization. Personal relationships and interplay are more complicated, but personal motivations are also easier to see. The fact that not all Sims get off on acquiring stuff, and have other needs, wants, and aspirations make for a more interesting, detailed game as you try to balance all the family members desires. Watching as a child becomes a teen or a teen an adult is a huge rush.
That being said, I must go on to the bad side; this game is not for the weak computered. I am running a 2.2Ghz laptop w/256 ram, and I close all exteraneous programs, but sometimes the game still hangs/locks up. This is quite frustrating, so I recommend saving often to avoid losing game play data. Weighing the good against the bad, I have to say that Sims 2 comes out on top. It is fun, entertaining, and easy to get sucked in to. I give it a 1 1/2 thumbs up.
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