Gameplay: Just like The Sims and the expansion packs on the PC, your job is to control you sim in a real life situation. You can make him do anything you want, you can buy him or her anything you want, and choose what job they should take. You also of keeping your Sim happy, such as cleaning it, feeding it, helping him make friends, and make sure he goes to the bathroom frequently. In addition to raising your own Sim like the PC games, Maxis had added a new adventure for you, called "Get A Life." In this mode, you have objectives to complete in order to proceed to the next stage. First, you start out as a guy or a girl, and you're living at your mom's house. In order to move out and have your own life all to your self, you have to prove to your mother that you are responsible. Each house you live in, you have to complete important tasks, such as get promoted at your work, upgrading your furniture, getting married, having a baby, and even make enough friends. This could take a while for you to finish. However, after you complete each task, you'll unlock stuff, such as extra things to buy, and even new stages in the VS mode. Oh yes! A 2 player mode is also in the Console versions of the games. It could've been bigger and better, but its worth playing for something to check out once in a while. These new modes and extras in the Console versions of the game are worth checking out if you're looking into purchasing them. Graphics: I only played the XBOX version of the game. The graphics on it are pretty good. Though the backround environments in the Neighborhood world don't really look good, they offer a nice scenery. While raising your own Sim, you can change the camera to any angle you want. Unlike the PC version of the Sims and the expansions, the Console versions of the game are in complete 3D this time and have extra graphical effects. The light effects are good and the Sims look pretty decent. The XBOX version is probably the best looking version, according to Gamespot's review of the versions. Sound: This is the best part of the game. The Sims don't speak in any language we know of, so they just talk gibberish to one another. Sometimes they make expressions so that we can understand. Sometimes the Sims sound humorous with their gibberish expressions on certain things. So basically, the Sims sounds entertaining. The Game's music, like the PC version, are filled with calm music filled with emotion, for example, in the neighborhood, the music is peaceful, and when you buy furniture, the music is fast paced and sounds like something you'd hear on a store commercial. While building a house, the music is more soothing and relaxing. When you raise a Sim, no music is played, just like in real life. If you want music, you'd have to buy a Stereo or something, like you do in real life. Overall, the soundwork in The Sims fits in well and sometimes it catchy. Conclusion: The Sims, to me, are always addictive and have a long replayability. These versions of the Sims got transfers from overhead 2D, to complete 3D with a free-will camera system. With extras added, this game can be easily recommended to those who like having a simulation on controlling a person's life. As the Sims on the PC keep on advancing today, it is possible to see Sims 2 on the consoles too.
We all remember the original pc version of the sims. We have from some point in our youths played this classic pc game. For some of us this was our very first game. Now for the xbox, you can experience the original sims... Read Full Review
I really like this game. Although I have to admit, I have more fun in freeplay than I do in story mode. I find the story mode very difficult because in this version, it takes your sims too long to complete tasks like h... Read Full Review
