The Sims Bustin' Out

 GameCube
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. RealGamer
    74
    Despite being a massive fan of the franchise I couldn’t help but feel that the whole thing is starting to get old, despite the new features the games structure is basically the same.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    A fairly unremarkable Sims expansion pack on the same disc as a new cut of the original game.
  3. Computer and Video Games
    70
    The GameCube and GBA versions have possibly the most exciting exclusive option, with players able to download special mini-games to their GBA which will earn them Simoleons and other goodies to use in the Cube game.
  5. Worth Playing
    65
    While they did add various goals to keep console gamers occupied, they end up turning the game into more of a stressful mess than the passive pace of the original.
  6. games(TM)
    60
    Despite a veritable host of respectable changes and additions, this still can't live up to the standards of the original game. An improvement over the last console effort, but with so much more potential than is actually realised, Bustin' Out still disappoints a little. [Christmas 2003, p.126]
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  7. G4 TV
    60
    And if the thought of cleaning up virtual garbage and keeping your sim familiar with the toilet isn't your idea of fun, steer clear. Love it or hate it, this is still "The Sims."
  8. Gaming Age
    58
    There is more freedom in career choices, less intense caretaking, plus a few console specific features. But the gameplay is old hat for previous console players.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best GameCube Game of 2003
55
#55 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
48
#48 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    This new expansion pack for the Gamecube is perfect and how I WANTED it to be. Sims Bustin out is how a sims expansion pack SHOULD be not aThis new expansion pack for the Gamecube is perfect and how I WANTED it to be. Sims Bustin out is how a sims expansion pack SHOULD be not a repetitive lacking cheap game.… Full Review »
  2. PennyE.
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    An excellent sims game. I would recommend this game to new and old fans alike.
  3. S.J.Donovan
    Oct 11, 2006
    9
    I really liked the freedom of this game, especially the interaction between free and story mode. It's addictive and nonstop; I literally I really liked the freedom of this game, especially the interaction between free and story mode. It's addictive and nonstop; I literally would play it for entire days.… Full Review »
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