The Sims 2: Castaway

I've been playing Sims games on PC & PS2 since the original game came out & this is the funnest PS2 Sims game I've played. The kids picked this out while I was getting Silent Hill Origins. I've played Castaway several hours now & haven't even touched my game. Ha! There's so much 2 do & the game play is versatile & easy enough that even my 6 year old can play it but there are layers 2 it so adult players like me can enjoy solving puzzles & exploring the islands.

One thing that threw us though was that you can only save one game 2 a memory card. Since PS2 memory cards are really cheap now I picked up a couple of them at the used game store (less than $10 4 two 16mb cards) & now everyone can play without sharing a game.

I've been enjoying playing The Sims 2: Castaway game. I have a lot 2 learn & at the moment I haven't found any of my fellow castaways.

You have 2 work 4 any advancement in the game, but I don't want a game that is too easy. It is fun exploring the island & interacting with the monkees. Hopefully soon I will get enough supplies together 2 build a raft & head 2 other territories.

If you like Survivor & want 2 experience some of that atmosphere this game is 4 you.

I'm not too far into the game yet, but so far it is very cool & pretty fun! The graphics are very good, in my opinion. I loved how my sims clothing got dirty & torn from walking in the jungle; it was a very cool effect 2 have in the game. I loved being able 2 name the chimps & have them gather different resources so my sim didn't need 2 spend a couple sim hours gathering what she needed 4 a few sim days; I also loved how they got excited seeing her & always wanted 2 hug my sim! It almost teaches it's players certain things when it comes 2 being stranded on an island; how 2 build decent shelter, how 2 get fish or any kind of edible item, & how 2 stay sane enough. I know there's plenty of mysteries I haven't gotten to, but I love what I've been doing so far. I would also like 2 add that the water looks beautiful! The waves, the sun shining down on it, the fish swimming around in it! I would recommend this game 2 anyone of any age. It's a good break from the PC versions & usual family, work, build a house routine.

This is by far the best videogame I have ever played. Your sim gets stranded on a deserted island & you must gather resources & skills 2 progress & keep yourself alive. The fun meter is off the scale! I like all the "work" you have 2 put into gathering resources, learning how 2 fish, surviving rainstorms, etc. Also, if you don't sleep or eat - you die! So there's a constant tension 2 stay on your toes.

Sims 2 Castaway has a tiny bit of a "Myst" quality 2 it, as well. You have 2 find all these clues 2 solve the puzzle - which I still haven't solved yet. I would like 2 see more of a merging of the "Myst" puzzle games with the "Sims" concept in the future.

Adult videogamers who aren't into blood, guts & gore, sports or Nascar, but still find a good video game intoxicating can sure use more games like this one!

Highly recommended!!!

The Sims 2 Castaway is a fantastic game. It's really fun. The only issue I have with the game is that your main Sim's social bar goes down very quickly, & it's hard 2 get it back up again when you can only interact with monkeys. Other than that, it's definitely worth your time. The monkeys are hilarious, by the way.

Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature 2 help them become the ultimate survivors & thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back 2 civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, & discover many useful treasures & ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, & even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life & learn 2 survive in style. Create a new life 4 your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sim 2 Castaway.