The Urbz: Sims in the City

 GameCube
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. 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 anything special or memorable.
  2. KatherineS.
    May 23, 2005
    5
    This game was very basic and the whole foundation was unoriginal and obviously a sims rip off.
  3. AngelC.
    Jul 11, 2005
    7
    The graphics tottaly sucked but I like the game!
  4. 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.
  5. DwayneO.
    Jun 8, 2005
    8
    There is not enough item to buy for your apartments.
  6. eljustocarter
    Nov 12, 2004
    10
    awsome in every way buy this game when possible near U
  7. 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.
  8. Jamison12
    Jul 15, 2013
    5
    This is a pretty boring game honestly. Sims doesn't belong in the console world. I admit I find Sims fun, but this sucked, one reason, you can only make one character. The reason sims is so popular is customization for the players, and they took it away.
  9. Wickedjr89
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    I have such fond memories of playing this game over and over! The music, the city.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. 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.
  2. games(TM)
    60
    The Urbz feels like a step back for the franchise; despite EA's efforts to bring gamers a 'console exclusive' there's not a lot on offer here. Fans won't find anything new, but newcomers may well discover the pleasure of the series and seek out EA's back catalogue of simulated lifestyles. [Christmas 2004, p.114]
  3. Boomtown
    60
    It provides the classical Simmer gameplay, with minor changes to accommodate the hand held format, but do not hold your breath while searching for any major innovations with regards to the DS side of things.
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