What Can I Say? The Best PC game in history! You won't want to put it down!!!
I give the Gameplay the big 10. It is completely compelling. I first got this game when I was 12. When I came home from school, the first thing I would do was get on the computer and play it. We didn't have ithe Internet, so this is what I used for entertainment. Personally, I love this game because I can build mansions. Some people might say it is boring because it has no story mode, but personally, I like having the power to do whatever I want.
I give Graphics a 9. The Sims 2 has much better graphics. Even though the graphics aren't perfect, I really enjoy this game.
I give Sound a flat out 10. I don't know what it is, but I really LOVE listening to the sounds on this game. It sounds like arguing and cursing, so much that I love it! Most of the time I am so wrappedd up in the game that I don't realize the sound. How Dissapointing!!!!!!!!!!! :(
I give value an overall 10. I can actually say that I got my money's worth and much much more.
As for the tilt, also give it a 10. There's nothing else like this game. It is completly perfect. I have the Sims 2 on PS2. When they get a collection like this one, I will surely buy it. i hoped I helped a bit in this review. Any questions, comments, or concerns, please e-mail me at hotcheetohs8888@yahoo.com. As always, Happy Simming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Sims Fanatic. Ever since I got the Complete Collection when I was 12, I've been addicted. From my experience, no other PC game is worth playing until you play the Sims.
The Sims Complete Collection consists of:
The Sims
The Sims Unleashed
The Sims Livin' Large
The Sims Makin' Magic
The Sims Superstar
The Sims Vacation
The Sims House Party
The Sims Hot Date
Personally, I think this is one of the most intriguing and addicting games ever. There are several good concepts pertaining to this game. Here is a little Overview of all the expansions:
In the Sims, you get the regular game. Of course, you have to fulfill all of the Sims motives in order to do anything. Skills enhance job promotions. You can have children also. You can choose everything from their zodiac sign to the clothes they wear. All of the expansions come with more objects.
In Unleashed, you have the addition of some little pet pals. If they are good enough, they can win trophies in pet showcases. You can adopt a bird, lizard, turtle, hamster, fish, dog, cat, or you can take in a stray. You also have the option of hiring a trainer. When your pet breeds, you can sell them based on their parents' skills. This game is a must for any pet lover.
In Livin' Large, you basically get more objects and bigger homes. It also comes with The Sims Creator, where you can create your very own Sim. You can personalize everything about your Sim. You can make it a Plain Jane or Bloody Mary.
In Makin' Magic, you get to cast spells, make charms, and most important, turn your enemies into toads. You can churn butter, make pies, grow grapes and berries, get honey and beeswax from a bee hive, and make nectar. You can go on different challenges to obtain magical ingredients. It has a carnival-like theme so you can take a ride on a wacky roller coaster.
In Superstar, you can live the life of a Talented Musician, an Extravagant Fashion Designer, or of an Extraordinary Actor or Actress. If you are good enough, you can have your own obsessed fan. You can create an award room that only superstars can enter.
In Vacation, you can go to Snowlands, Beaches, or Camping trips. You can send postcards and buy souvenirs. At all of the vacation hotspots, you can earn an award. At the beach resort, you can play with the whale NPC. You can rent a tent for camping. You can even sleep in an igloo at the Winter Wonderland.
In House Party, you get to have the most exclusive parties around. You can hire a maid, butler, and caterer. Make sure the Mime doesn't come. This means your party is a waste of time and money. Maybe a celeb will show up, such as Drew Carey. You can also have a huge cake, have a lady or man jump out, and flirt with your guests to keep the party going.
In Hot Date, you can find that special someone downtown. You can create your own lot downtown or use the Maxis made lots. You have more social interactions, and of course, you can give gifts. There are over a ton of opportunities. Experiment with them all!
The Sims is also like any other game, it has its advantages and flaws. Of course, I have to put the bad in, even though I love this almost perfect game. Some points are both good and bad. Here are the good and bad points of this game.
The Good
1.) Gameplay- This game is very fun and is an instant classic. Since this game has all of the expansions, you do not have to buy each of them separate (which would cost you at least $200) you can build mansions, run the Sims' lives, pursue superstardom, become a witch or wizard, and of course, have some furry little friends.
2.) Fun- This game is very funny. You can ruin the Sims' Lives. You can make them everything you want to be and make their homes either elegant and stylish, or tacky and ugly.
3.) Freeplay- There is no story mode to make you do all sorts of crazy missions.
4.) Downloads- You can download items from various fan-sites to enhance your game experience.
5.) Cheats- The cheats give you a ton of different options. You can have more money, different clothes, and more skills.
6.) Variety- There are a million things you can do to your Sims. You can tweak your mansion to include a mechanical bull, adult aquarium, and dance floors for partying all night long.
7.) Sims- You can customize just about everything about your Sim. The fashion choices will have you picking out clothes all day long.
8.) Marriage- Unlike real life, you can marry many different people as long as you don't get caught!
9.) Upload- You can upload your houses, Sims, and any other creations to the official Sims website. You can show off your homes in a guided tour, or create your own family album.
10.) Everything- Just about everything is good about this unique virtual reality game!
11.) Sound- I sort of enjoy the sound. It is very fun listening to the humorous "Sim Talk." It's kind of amusing once you get used to it.
12.) Build Mode- Personally, I think its fun that you have the option to build and furnish our own mega-mansion. Great for any upcoming architects or interior designers.
13.) Items- With each new expansion, you get more and more items. You get even more skins for your Sims.
14.) Locations- You can visit multiple locations. You are not limited to your home.
15.) Shopping- You can always shop for more items.
The Bad
1.) No story mode- You have no exact reason for playing the game except to ruin or make the Sims happy.
2.) Sound- The Sims talk "Simlish." You cannot understand a word, except their voice tones. You can hear the sounds the items make.(Personally I think the sound is entertaining, but most of the time I am so wrapped up in the game that I don't even notice it. How Disappointing!!! :(
3.) Graphics- Its kind of a very old game, since the original came out in 2000.
4.) Freezing- The computer does tend to slow down when multiple tasks are being done.
5.) Time- The time goes by fast. You have so much to fit into your already busy schedule.
All in all, the good outweighs the bad. I think this is a perfect game for the first time simmer with a bad computer. You can buy the Sims 2, but if you want half of the things that this game has, you have to purchase the expansions as well. The Sims 2 also requires a state-of-the-art computer. I would recommend the Sims Complete Collection for everyone. It is a must have. Any serious gamer has this game in their collection. I got my money's worth and much much more. When the Sims 2 has a collection like this, I will definitely buy it. I also have a review of this game on GameSpot. My name is Hotcheetohs8888. Look for it for a quicker review. Any questions, comments, or concerns, you may e-mail me at hotcheetohs8888@yahoo.com. As always, Happy Simming!!!!!!!!!!