The Sims 2

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to youIn The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    It may not be as deep as the PC version but compared to most console games, this one is a bottomless pit.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    85
    This is the perfect date game on two-player mode, and if you have a soft spot for the wonders of domestic tranquility, you'll have a great time playing this game.
  3. IGN
    85
    It's a fun, funny and truly engrossing entry in the series.
  4. Next Level Gaming
    70
    The replay in any of these titles is much less than what you would find with the PC version. The linear storyline, and structured game flow really cut down on the nearly limitless options that are at your disposal in the computer version of the Sims games.
  5. AceGamez
    70
    The type of player who will enjoy this game is the one who plays to unlock things. This is your type of game, because there are hundreds of items to unlock and use, which you will have to work for.
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  6. Gaming Age
    67
    It's a marked improvement over the original Sims port, and "Urbz: Sims in the City," and you might find it to be right up your alley.
  7. N-Europe
    30
    Just stay away; this game isn't worth your hard earned cash. Go buy something decent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. AndyM.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Ive never played anything like this its the ultumate never ending game.
  2. Andrew
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    It rocks, it really does. GREAT multiplayer action!
  4. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    9
    The sims 2 on the gamecube is not a fail of porting a classic game cause this game is very fun and enjoyable and another plus is...its on theThe sims 2 on the gamecube is not a fail of porting a classic game cause this game is very fun and enjoyable and another plus is...its on the gamecube!… Expand
  5. Amanda
    Mar 13, 2006
    2
    This game seems fun at first, but with no Sim children or Sim ageing, the game soon feels a bit lackluster and sad, like it could have been This game seems fun at first, but with no Sim children or Sim ageing, the game soon feels a bit lackluster and sad, like it could have been so much better. It's not much different from the Urbz, except for being set in suburbia. Quite frankly the game leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. I feel like Maxis sort of ripped off us console gamers.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#49 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#7 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005