Advantages: Fun, easy to play
Disadvantages: Addictive

...I've been playing The Sims since shortly after it was released in 2000. When I was made homeless 2 years ago I lost my copy and I've only just got round to replacing it. I didn't realise how much I missed this game and so I decided to write a review about a game that I enjoy so much. My game reviews tend to get a mixed re-action; I am going to write this one trying to take in to account all the, (quite often contradictory), criticism I have had in the past so lets see how I do. I apologise in advance if this review delves into the realm of the game-guide. Some of you like to be told how to play the game and some of you don't. I suppose you can't please everyone! ~~~~~ What is The Sims & how did it come about? ~~~~~ I suppose the best way to describe The Sims would be that it's a real-life simulator, well as close to a real... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent graphics, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Addictive, can be slow with big houses

...John has managed to set the kitchen on fire for the 5th time, have to practise those cooking skills before he burns the whole house down and ends up in an urn. Welcome to ‘The Sims’ A world of building, babies, relationships, marriage, getting fired, dead plants, irresponsible house maids, faulty plumbing, electrocution, marital affairs…and so the list goes on. I have constructed a ‘brief’ description of how to install and use this game of loveliness… After only a week of playing on this I found it really hard to put it down, it’s extremely addictive. So addictive I’m saving all my pennies to buy the Sims ‘House Party or maybe the ‘Expansion Pack’. **Installation** It’s simple really. Just put the CD in the drive and it will automatically load up the set... Read review

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Advantages: Addictive, easy as you make it!
Disadvantages: Nothing

...The Sims is an addictive game where you can create characters, choose their outfits, their daily routines and their career. What is The Sims/What’s it based on? The Sims is a PC Game made by EA Games. which is based on people living their life such as working, playing, having children, getting married & making new friends. (I think you can also get this game on Play station 2). This review is based on The Sims Complete Collection which includes The Original Sims, Making Magic, Superstar, Hot Date, House Party, On Holiday. Unleashed & Livin it up. What do I do/How do I play the game? Create your Sims (people), male or female, white or dark skinned, colour of their hair and their outfit. Choose whether they are neat, outgoing, active, playful, and nice. This determines their star sign. Once you have made your sim move them... Read review

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Advantages: Addictive, very playable
Disadvantages: can be too addictive

...If fed up of all the fighting, action and war games that only seems to be available then why not try The Sims game for an alternative! The game is basically a role playing game in which you can create your very own sim which is a virtual person If you like reality TV programs such as big brother then this is the perfect game for you. But if you are impatient then it may be worth you staying away from buying it as it can take a long time for the game to get going and interesting. Keeping your sim happy ---------------------------------- Your sim needs your attention on every part of it's life from feeding to washing to socialising. There is a gauge on the screen of how happy or unhappy they are and it shows you what they need. The sim's needs must be fulfilled otherwise it will become very unhappy! The categories... Read review

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Advantages: Great graphics, Great Soundtrack, Community support, Goals and objectives
Disadvantages: Can be boring, inevitable expansion packs, some bugs

...After months and literally months of anticipation the biggest selling pc game of all time "The Sims" has returned to our pc screens with a sequel. The name a highly original "The Sims 2". But this review isn't about the name of the game, it is about the game itself and whether this warrants another purchase from dedicated fans who already bought the original game and over 4 or 5 expansion packs. For the people who didn't notice the first Sims game here's the general jist of it. The Sims is a role playing style / management game where you control the lives of computer characters you create called "SIMS" which is named after the people in the game Sim City which is made by the same developers. You have to build their house, furnish etc like a real homemaker then you had to control their lives in order to keep their mood meters high... Read review

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Advantages: Laptop friendly, comprehensive tutorial for beginners
Disadvantages: Expensive for what it's worth, not for the experienced Sims players

...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MY HISTORY WITH THE SIMS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, yes I had Sims 1 for ages and only had Sims 2 for about 6 months ago for Christmas. I am someone who is careful with my money, so I always like to wait for the price to go down before having it; whet