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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Dec 31, 2010
    71
    A decent game. [Christmas 2010, p.83]
  2. Mar 9, 2011
    70
    The Sims 3 provides the first open-world experience in the series for a Nintendo handheld, and does quite a good job of it, with enough options, subtlety, neighbours and mini-objectives that there's always something interesting to do. However, the content is limited to a somewhat narrow framework, and overall it's not immersive enough to provide anything much more complex than the original PC game.
  3. Dec 21, 2010
    70
    If you're a fan of The Sims and have a Nintendo DS, the game is worth the play. Otherwise, won't be this title that will attract you to the franchise.
  4. Nintendo Gamer
    Feb 6, 2011
    69
    A decent portable version. [Christmas 2010, p.74]
  5. Jan 13, 2011
    58
    It is still The Sims though, and it's remarkable how durable the core experience remains even on a small screen.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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#19 Most Shared DS Game of 2010
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Negative: 6 out of 25
  1. Jun 4, 2023
    5
    Control a character in a virtual town like a human Tamagotchi. Reasonably well implemented but without any story or goals it all seems aControl a character in a virtual town like a human Tamagotchi. Reasonably well implemented but without any story or goals it all seems a little aimless and ultimately, pointless. Full Review »
  2. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Обожаю эту игру!
    Минус это долгая загрузка, а потом всё без лагов
  3. Dec 24, 2017
    5
    It is a good game but is on the wrong platform. buy it on the computer instead.