The Urbz: Sims in the City

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Sims have moved to the City where there's always action and where reputation means everything. In the Urbz: Sims in the City, you can go to work at such locations as the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success at work brings promotions, access to new power socials, andThe Sims have moved to the City where there's always action and where reputation means everything. In the Urbz: Sims in the City, you can go to work at such locations as the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success at work brings promotions, access to new power socials, and gear to influence your new lifestyle. Flaunt your attitude by styling your Urbz, and then cross the velvet ropes of an uptown night club, or explore the subway to earn new skills and items. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Armchair Empire
    89
    Ironically, the loading screen is a subway tunnel; you probably could get to the next level by a real subway quicker than the time it takes to load.
  2. GamePro
    80
    Urbz offers a nice, fresh twist on the Sims experience, for both veterans and newbies alike. Yet, despite seeing the goofy characters in a new fish tank, there isn't enough freshness throughout to keep you down wid it. It's not bad, it's just not baaad…you feel me?
  3. AceGamez
    80
    If you fancy living a similar life to Jonny then you can't really go wrong. With quirky graphics, familiar sounds, a nice variation in missions and tasks, a high level of interaction where jobs are concerned and some great new power socials, The Urbz is a worthy addition to most peoples' collection.
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  4. RealGamer
    74
    At the end of the day, The Urbz is not "The Sims" and although similar in some respects, Sims fans may not like everything they find in this game, especially some of the major changes such as far less emphasis on home building and practically all emphasis on popularity.
  5. Nintendo Power
    72
    It can be taxing, however, to maintain your Urbz's hygiene or the character's need for entertainment when a toilet, sink or TV are nowhere to be found. [Jan 2005, p.139]
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  6. Yahoo!
    70
    Fun for a while, and the customization is quite compelling at first, but before long the innate repetition, linearity, and ultimate emptiness really begin to grate.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    A pleasant change from "The Sims" that is tailored to those who would find the constant reinventing of personal style an appealing diversion.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. JessicaM.
    Dec 26, 2004
    10
    This game is very good much better than the others. u have more control and u are with ur sim 24/7.
  2. SteviB.
    Jan 19, 2005
    10
    I Love the game i wanna know how to raise rep with a cheat though and unlok all places email me if u no how.
  4. Wickedjr89
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    I have such fond memories of playing this game over and over! The music, the city.
  5. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    9
    KathreineS. is stupid cause it ain't a sims ripoff. ITS A SIMS GAME! Look at the title. Well anyways the game is great but not anythingKathreineS. is stupid cause it ain't a sims ripoff. ITS A SIMS GAME! Look at the title. Well anyways the game is great but not anything special or memorable.… Expand
  6. DwayneO.
    Jun 8, 2005
    8
    There is not enough item to buy for your apartments.
  7. AngelC.
    Jul 11, 2005
    7
    The graphics tottaly sucked but I like the game!
  8. KatherineS.
    May 23, 2005
    5
    This game was very basic and the whole foundation was unoriginal and obviously a sims rip off.

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Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best GameCube Game of 2004
28
#28 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
27
#27 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004