Sims

I purchased this game 4 my Granddaughter & she absolutely loves it. While I have purchased many used items I was really surprised at the great condition of this game. I definately would purchase used items again. Thanks

I'd recommend some of their newer releases of The Sims 4 the PS2.. this is definitely a grind in comparison... a step up in graphics from The Sims 1 on the PC, but their following releases on the PS2 are funner with an edge of humor (The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Pets, The Urbz...). Seems unfinished in general. Lack of 'style' (very plain clothes & objects 2 choose from). The sims are very robotic in movement. After a while of playing their 'Get a Life' mode, I found myself just trying 2 get the houses over with. More of a pain than fun. Not enough depth.

The kids love the game, & even I get somewhat addicted 2 it when they want me 2 help them out with something. I hate the noises the people make, it gets into your head...lol = )

I've had this game 4 a couple of years now, & so I have played this game a lot. I had a little trouble with picking a star rating 4 how fun it is, because I would give it 5 stars, But since a lot of gamers prefer fighting or shooting games, I gave it 4.
I'll tell you about the three basic modes 2 play in this game:
(Get a Life, Play The Sims, Bonus)

1. GET A LIFE.

In get a life you can create a character & begin 2 play in a series of levels. It's sort of like an expansion pack, I suppose; because it's just like the original sim games except you'll be moving in with roomates, throwing parties & completing goals, & living in an already built neighborhood. Start by living under your nagging mom (Your an adult & have not moved out yet) & once you complete your goals you can move into a better house up the street. Move in with others, throw parties, make money, & at the end of the game you supposively retire with two kids in Prep school, married, & a bunch of money.
Also, in this version of The Sims, you need 2 unlock some of the objects in Get a life mode so you can use them in Play The Sims.

2. PLAY THE SIMS.

If you've played the original version of The Sims 4 the PC, then you'll find that this mode of the game is quite similar. Some of the original families are already moved into the neighborhood. Only differences is that you have more options 2 choose from, you cannot build on a second story house, the cursor is also harder 2 use at first.

3. BONUS

For this mode you can play two- player. You can unlock these by playing get a life mode. You select characters, then usually where ever you go (Museum, night club, ect) You usually try 2 make freinds or money.

This game works correctly, I think. But I had trouble getting out of the first room, it doesn't really tell you what 2 do either..so I am kinda stuck in one room of the house.the very first level....I haven't touched the game in months, when I purchased it.
It hasn't spiked my interest enough 2 go back 2 try 2 figure it out yet.

The Sims is one of the world's most popular PC games, & now it's coming 2 your Playstation 2!

The Sims has much in common with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: There's a great emphasis trial & error, it encourages personalized solutions 2 problems, & overall success comes down 2 both balance & timing. Also, like the Tony Hawk games, The Sims is a very addictive game.

Players micromanage the lives of a family of virtual people & influence the outcome of their lives, be it success or something akin 2 a nervous breakdown. The bestselling PC version of the game has, in recent years, been upgraded with elements like parties, pets, & vacations, but this iteration is closer 2 the basic formula.

You start the game living with Mom in a one-story suburban house. You are immediately presented with certain life tasks, such as fixing the TV & making lunch, which are aligned with the skills you'll need 4 the game's main challenge--keeping your sims in balance on eight conflicting categories. For example, eating will have an impact on your sim's hunger rating, but it will also impact his bladder rating. You'll have 2 make sure that he keeps himself & the house clean, that he sleeps 2 restore his energy, & that he also has time 2 keep himself entertained. The free will option lets your sims coast a bit, & you can also save time by stacking tasks together. Time passes at the rate of about one minute per second in the game, but you can fast-forward sim time when you need to, such as when they're sleeping.

The controls are justifiably complex, but adjusting 2 them is not difficult. You see your sims from an overhead perspective that you can both rotate & zoom. You direct their actions by moving a line cursor 2 where you want them 2 go or 2 what object or person with which you want them 2 interact.

The game is surprisingly funny. Neglect your sims & they'll shout & wave their arms 2 get your attention. Allow one's energy 2 get too low & he or she will likely collapse & sleep right where they were standing. When that happens, Mom is likely 2 serve them dinner on the floor.

Gamers may find that it takes a while 2 get the hang of The Sims' style & control scheme. Stick with it & you may find real time fast-forwarding by. --Porter B. Hall

Pros:

• Interesting, open-ended gameplay
• Lots of quirky humor
• Two-player split-screen option

Cons:

• Can be frustrating 4 those unfamiliar with strategy games
• Controls take some getting used 2
• Long save times