The Urbz: Sims in the City

 DS
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
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  1. JonD.
    Jan 6, 2005
    7
    My only issue is that if you make a tiny mistake (z.B.: selling trash before you unlock the artsie rep mission, or not finding Daddy Bigbucks in time to annoy the hell out of him) you cannot fix it, and you either have to live with the fact that you've missed things, or start over. Start over is generally not an option, as the consequences of these mistakes generally don't show My only issue is that if you make a tiny mistake (z.B.: selling trash before you unlock the artsie rep mission, or not finding Daddy Bigbucks in time to annoy the hell out of him) you cannot fix it, and you either have to live with the fact that you've missed things, or start over. Start over is generally not an option, as the consequences of these mistakes generally don't show up until the end of the game. What also annoys me is that the game simply does not use the DS' full graphic potential. This game could have EASILY been accomplished on the GBA, with minimal modification (read: put the PDA in the start menu). I shelled out a ton of cash for this thing, and I want some pretty 3D graphics! My last gripe is the game's obstinate insistence on heterosexuality. Oh, sure, you can get a same-gender character to move in with you.. but the "kiss" option is never avaliable. I don't really feel like playing as a girl just to achieve THAT.… Expand

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5
#5 Best DS Game of 2004
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#3 Most Discussed DS Game of 2004
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#4 Most Shared DS Game of 2004

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    40
    Delivers nothing but tedious micromanagement.
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  2. IGN
    70
    The new hardware is much more capable than what's being done here.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Being able to control some of the action on the touch screen is a nice feature and really comes in handy. I would have liked to see more things to do with the screen though.
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