The Sims 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1046 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 36 out of 1046
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  1. BrittneyH.
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    I have a blast with this game everytime I play it. I love spending time on the Sim Exgange aswell, getting new stuff for my sims.
  2. JamalF.
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    This game is fun and addicting. once i played for 28 hours straight
  3. MaryD.
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    I'm so excited to get this game it looks sooooooo awesome. I am getting it for Christmas this year. And all ive been doing all day and after school is reading a bout it and printing screenshots. It looks so cool. But I can't belive someone would give it a zero!
  4. 33Benji
    Nov 12, 2005
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I have ever played.
  5. AprilC.
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    Great game.
  6. SpikeNox
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    The Sims 2 has superior graphics and has a lot more options then the original Sims.
  7. JazzminM.
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    IT was the best game ever i love how i get to rule lives.
  8. ShonaR.
    Oct 20, 2005
    9
    It is a great game, i love it and would of given it a 10 if it had pets, i hope they enclude pets in the next expansion pack then i will be sure to give it a ten.
  9. NancyH.
    Sep 29, 2005
    10
    This game is the best! I love this game soooo much because i can make myself. I LOVE THIS GAME!
  10. SM
    Sep 8, 2005
    10
    I love this game!!! I don't know what it is about playing a game where you tell people to go pee and eat that makes it so cool but I am addicted to it!
  11. MSimmons
    Sep 5, 2005
    3
    Lack of support or patch.
  12. EllieT.
    Sep 4, 2005
    9
    I would have given it a 10 but, I miss the pets!!!!!
  13. AprilC.
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    Great game.
  14. ALam
    Aug 18, 2005
    10
    Wow, it's really amazing. I was easily addicted to it.
  15. Ginny
    Aug 8, 2005
    10
    i'm obsessed with this game. it seriously has like, mind controlling powers. i play it all day and stay up usually until 3 or 4 AM just playing. I LOVE IT. :-]
  16. StephS.
    Jul 30, 2005
    10
    Wow! I haven't played this game yet but i've looked at pictures of it and heard all these great things about the game! It looks soo much fun. The only bad comment i've heard is the lack of speed and that it takes up a lot of memory. But who cares? If its such a fun game then who cares about how much memory it takes up!!!! I'm going to get the game soon so i've beenWow! I haven't played this game yet but i've looked at pictures of it and heard all these great things about the game! It looks soo much fun. The only bad comment i've heard is the lack of speed and that it takes up a lot of memory. But who cares? If its such a fun game then who cares about how much memory it takes up!!!! I'm going to get the game soon so i've been looking to see how it is. I like the first one but the second one looks a heck a lot more better!!!! Keep up the good work and i give it a 10!… Expand
  17. Angelina
    Jul 28, 2005
    10
    They should make a rated A sims or add more crazy real life things to the game.
  18. SarahK.
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    I've been playing this game for a while and it's AWESOME!! It's the only game I play now!! And it never gets boring!! I've also got the expasion pack - Sims 2 University and I'm definitely getting Nightlife as well when it comes out!! It's the best game EVER!!!!
  19. ShellC.
    Jul 18, 2005
    8
    This game is creative, fun, clever and addictive!! The only thing I would change is how quickly and drastically they age (there is a huge jump from adult to elder). Adding pets would be another suggestion. But other than that, A great game!
  20. NikkiK.
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome! But i have some new ideas for a new Sims called Sims 3. My ideas are that when the women go into labor that you take them to the hospital and help them through the birth. You should add in there own cars. More electronic selections. Start out with more money than $20,000. Pets include like dogs cats turtles anything from Unleashed. You should really just combine all This game is awesome! But i have some new ideas for a new Sims called Sims 3. My ideas are that when the women go into labor that you take them to the hospital and help them through the birth. You should add in there own cars. More electronic selections. Start out with more money than $20,000. Pets include like dogs cats turtles anything from Unleashed. You should really just combine all the sim games together with added items. Those are just some of my ideas. I think it would really be a number 1 seller in the united states. I already know a few people that would buy the game. Also have love beds that vibrate when they have sex. And dont blurr who cares people are going to find out anyways someday. You should just have the game be like a normal life. In the USA you should have them speak English not some language that we dont understand. These tips could really help a new game for Sims 3. Well i hope that you enjoyed my tips and that you consider using them for Sims 3. Thank you for your time.… Expand
  21. Liane
    Jul 3, 2005
    10
    This is a great game! i love the graphics and all the different things to choose from. One bad thing is it takes a little while to load. There are many different clothes, make-up, and objects! the music is great and I can't wait to get Sims 2 University!
  22. Kayla
    Jul 3, 2005
    7
    A really fun game it's jus the memory this game uses is rediculous! Changing views takes days.
  23. TylerM.
    Jun 27, 2005
    10
    This game is great but it gets kinda hard sometimes!
  24. ToriS.
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    I have only played it once and i loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just got it and i still have to install it so that shows you how fun it is.
  25. BrianT.
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    Good.
  26. AmeS.
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    It's the best game ever!! It is so addicting!!!
  27. AngelaH.
    May 26, 2005
    10
    I love IT!!!!!!!
  28. SimluvaW.
    May 25, 2005
    10
    All I have to say is this games is... toataly! wicked! awesome! super! kool! krazy! The MoSt wicked game ever!!-(i cried for 30min when i got it)
  29. BogdanaL.
    Apr 19, 2005
    9
    The game is great, but why can't i join the sims 2 club? i have code and all but it doesn't work! so that's for my vote is 9!!!!
  30. Yasmin
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    I love this game, it great!!!!!!!!,i play it 10000000000 times a day i think if ever one in the world had the game the whole word will be happy!!!!!
  31. KatieC.
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    OMG this is the awesomest game evur! but sumtimes i rn out of ideas and don't know what to do... mayb i should get university... but i still love this game!!!
  32. NunyaBiz.
    Mar 24, 2005
    10
    It's so sweet!
  33. AngelaH.
    Mar 13, 2005
    10
    I love IT!!!!!!!
  34. HilaryK.
    Mar 8, 2005
    10
    This is the best game and the expansion pack is even more exciting!! I understand why this is why its the best selling game in the world!
  35. SJordan
    Feb 27, 2005
    8
    The Sims 2 is really great! So much better than the 1st! I just wish the sims could do a lot more... like get divorced without having to hate 1 another.. and a whole bunch more! But its steally really kewl!
  36. RIkard
    Feb 25, 2005
    0
    So Boring.
  37. LauraL.
    Feb 15, 2005
    10
    OMG ITS SO FUNNNN i could just play it for ever and ever wifout sleeping!!!!
  38. ColinL.
    Feb 12, 2005
    10
    Wow. This game is simply amazing. It's like the Sims +++
  39. AnnaL.
    Feb 11, 2005
    10
    It is cool.
  40. KefunC.
    Feb 2, 2005
    10
    Much better than the first one. Great improvements. THis game is worth ur money. Good job EA Games.
  41. KarinaD.
    Feb 1, 2005
    10
    I love Sims 2. It is a very entertaining game, and very addictive. You promise yourself you'll only play for twenty minutes, and you play for two hours. Sooo much fun!
  42. JaimeH.
    Jan 21, 2005
    9
    It is an awesome game, I just wish that it ran faster.
  43. Neil"Frog"W.
    Jan 20, 2005
    9
    Addictive. maxis have kicked a goal by giving the sims aspirations, and all u wanna do is keep building the aspiration meter. still room for improvement. can't wait for the expansion pack. i like the fact u can be a teenager... i think there should be an R rated version.. hahaha.. u can incest.. but u can make twisted house holds... affairs are more fun.. easier to become friends withAddictive. maxis have kicked a goal by giving the sims aspirations, and all u wanna do is keep building the aspiration meter. still room for improvement. can't wait for the expansion pack. i like the fact u can be a teenager... i think there should be an R rated version.. hahaha.. u can incest.. but u can make twisted house holds... affairs are more fun.. easier to become friends with ppl. and also to "woohoo" or try for a baby this time.. its good, and just getting better!… Expand
  44. Ashley
    Jan 18, 2005
    10
    It's an awesome game. I can just sit and play for hours, whether thats good or bad i dont know? I would ave to say that the only flaw is that time goes by a little too fast.
  45. SLS
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    Better than the sims. Great!
  46. DavidJ.
    Jan 8, 2005
    0
    It is such a boring game. I wonder how can anyone enjoy such a game.
  47. IndiaS.
    Dec 30, 2004
    10
    It is so kewl. I love it.
  48. SjoerderM.
    Dec 27, 2004
    5
    This could be a great game but time passes by very(too) fast in the game. Giving the sims a few assignments takes op their entire evening. If you're playing with just one Sim in the house the game works ok, with three Sims the game lacks, stops and perhaps goes out for a smoke. Not that i'm on an old system: PIV 2.8, extreme graphics 82845.
  49. Alisa
    Dec 27, 2004
    10
    I am in love with this game!! It is seriously ther best game in the whole world and I never want to stop playing it!! Everything I imagined and much much more...endless possibilities!!! Buy it, you'll love it, but be prepared to be a slave to it!!
  50. F.D.
    Dec 26, 2004
    9
    I'd prefer if i had more cheats but thats just me being lazy! other than that it rocks well and truly!
  51. BlakeT.
    Dec 2, 2004
    8
    Great game and lots of fun. However, unless you are a hard-core Sims fan, it won't hold your interest for more than a few months. Still, it is great fun and worth the $50 for a few months of fun. Future expansions like Sims University should breathe life back into it.
  52. DeaunaW.
    Nov 25, 2004
    9
    This game is excellent!!! Aside from a few slight glitches, which will definitely be worked out in future editions, I couldn't ask for a better game. I also agree with the person earlier that said that they grow up a little too fast.
  53. [Anonymous]
    Nov 6, 2004
    0
    I hate it... it really has bad graphics and the big speaker stereo thingy wouldnt click on next song...
  54. AlvinG.
    Nov 5, 2004
    10
    This game is too cool!!!I'm playing the whole day non-stop!
  55. M.A.
    Nov 4, 2004
    10
    It's an amazing addictive game. Young and old alike will enjoy it and have hours of delight. A great step up for the franchise.
  56. Nicole
    Nov 1, 2004
    8
    I'm addicted to it!!
  57. JOELSTELLAR
    Oct 25, 2004
    10
    THIS GAME IS THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED OTHER THEN SIM 1. I HOPE THAT THE CREATERS CREATE A COOL EXSPANDSION PACK THAT GOES WITH THE SIMS 2 THAT WOULD BE GREAT, WITH WEATHER ,MORE OBJECTS, AND I NEW GREAT IDEA THAT WOULD MAKE IT GREAT. WELL THE GAME IS THE BEST.
  58. Meg
    Oct 22, 2004
    10
    I'd give it an 11 if I could. This game rocks. The visuals are amazing. And the generation concept is so cool, I almost felt like crying seeing my little toddler grow to be an adult. Other than some initially frustrating rotating issues, the entire gameplay is perfect.
  59. PurplePots
    Oct 19, 2004
    10
    The people who created this game are simply brilliant. WOW.
  60. KrunnA.
    Oct 14, 2004
    9
    Its a bit annoying that people grow up too fast, rather than that.. this games its worth the time.
  61. BrontyPoos
    Oct 13, 2004
    10
    AhhH! this game is so good u just want to squeeze it 2 death! luv it luv it luv it luv it! graphics are good, sound is good, making people are cool too! just make sure u have above the requirements for the game settings because we only just had the requirements and it ran rather slowly - but updte a few things and WA LAA! all is great!!!
  62. NicoleD.
    Oct 10, 2004
    10
    I LOVE this game. Im addicted to it I have to confess. As much as I hate wanting to play it every seconed, I still love the game, its great!
  63. JoseH.
    Oct 8, 2004
    7
    Um yeah its okay i guess but u need a DVD CD DRIVE in order 2 use it......My computer is VERY fast but lacks the DVD drive thingy....i played it at my friends. I SO WISH I HAD A DVD DRIVE!!
  64. BrianT.
    Oct 2, 2004
    10
    Good.
  65. Pierre-LucT.
    Oct 2, 2004
    9
    Incredible game! Maxis and EA have done it again. The first Sims was an overwhelming sucess, but the Sims2 has hit the mark. The only thing that could have made it better by my thought would be weather. Beyond that thought though, I love this game greatly. The amount of things availible to you in all categories is amazing. I don't think it really is possible for two people to have Incredible game! Maxis and EA have done it again. The first Sims was an overwhelming sucess, but the Sims2 has hit the mark. The only thing that could have made it better by my thought would be weather. Beyond that thought though, I love this game greatly. The amount of things availible to you in all categories is amazing. I don't think it really is possible for two people to have EXACTLY the same sim anymore. The new build tool ideas were really neat. Overall, I gave this game an 9, since it took me a while to find a few objects in the game.… Expand
  66. C.Doyle
    Sep 30, 2004
    9
    Loved the Sims 1, and I love The Sims 2. It would've gotten a 10 but I gave it a 9 because of the problem that I'm having placing things where I want them in buy and build mode. They bounce around all over the place and it takes up a lot of time getting anything placed. Can be quite aggravating! Other than that I love it, especiallly having the babies, they are oh so cute!
  67. Mongo
    Sep 27, 2004
    9
    I haven't played the first one. But playing number two tells me what all the hype was about. Amazing game :)
  68. JeffB.
    Sep 25, 2004
    10
    This game comes as close to real life as you could get.
  69. Emily
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    This game rocks out loud!!! I've never seen something so realistic!!!
  70. PolishKid
    Sep 23, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome even tho i have a weak pc i enjoy playing this game.
  71. JoannetheGreek
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    This game is just perfect!!! I do adore all the sims games but I think this is by far best than all the others. It's wonderful; the greatest game.
  72. Charmaine
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    Great Game. You can get for 40 at wal mart if your pc is not fast you might have 2 keep restarting to get back memory but it is great. Don't try playing if you have the min sys req.
  73. KatrinaS.
    Sep 22, 2004
    0
    I guess if you have a fast, new, expensive computer this game is cool but Im disappointed. It runs painfully slow and takes up too many resources. The game itself looks to be all that it promised to be, but it doesn't play well so that means nothing.
  74. AllisonP.
    Sep 21, 2004
    10
    After playing the first Sims with all of the optional software included, I was at a stand-still with gameplay. I'd done it all... Not the case with Sims 2. There is so much I haven't even tried or even seen yet! I've played for hours (6 of them being spent just playing around with the building of the house!). Awesome game. Worth the wait! You have to get this game! After playing the first Sims with all of the optional software included, I was at a stand-still with gameplay. I'd done it all... Not the case with Sims 2. There is so much I haven't even tried or even seen yet! I've played for hours (6 of them being spent just playing around with the building of the house!). Awesome game. Worth the wait! You have to get this game! Can't wait for the additional software!… Expand
  75. NikkiH.
    Sep 21, 2004
    10
    I love this game! I loved the Sims but Sims II just has so many more options.
  76. AndreaG.
    Sep 20, 2004
    9
    This game is AMAZING! The graphics, the interaction, the options, ALL OF IT. I don't know how you managed it, but you did and it's above and beyond what I would I anticipated.
  77. CailanJ.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    This game is the perfect game to a coparasent to real life in other words it is much like reality that is what makes this game so cool!!!!!
  78. LoraO.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    Love it.
  79. RoseL.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    I have never been so excited about anything in all of my life!!!
  80. NikitaS.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    I just got this game and its a bit confusing but even the first sims was at first. The graphics are awsome and there are SO many more options.
  81. KellyW.
    Sep 19, 2004
    10
    Game kicks ass.Well done.Kind of made me mad, When I found out that it wasn't a add on.I spend alot of money for my neices to get all the sims for them. But its cool.The game was worth spending over 50.00 dollars on. Now I can get some work done while they are playing the game. Big thanks to the people who made Sims, made my life much easier.
  82. CourtneyF.
    Sep 19, 2004
    10
    I love this game so much that I play it everyday!
  83. MarkH.
    Sep 19, 2004
    9
    What can I say?...Excellent. The animation on your sims are dramtic, slapstick, exaggerated so you always know what they are feeling - and at times tragic. Tons more ways for your sims to interact with each other. One qucik tip though...don't try to play the game "well" and have the perfect family - you will be missing out on the most amusing and endearing aspects of the game. By all What can I say?...Excellent. The animation on your sims are dramtic, slapstick, exaggerated so you always know what they are feeling - and at times tragic. Tons more ways for your sims to interact with each other. One qucik tip though...don't try to play the game "well" and have the perfect family - you will be missing out on the most amusing and endearing aspects of the game. By all means try the "good" approach...then create some wildly different sims, throw them in a house together, encourage their behaviour and watch the hilarity, chaos, tragedy unfold. Its The Sims, increased and improved almost beyond measure!! When you are playing it you aren't just "playing", you are living vicariously through your sims lives. Go on - indulge yourself in all the "what if..." scenarios you can think of!!… Expand
  84. JustinP.
    Sep 14, 2004
    10
    If you were (or still are) addicted to The Sims, then you'd best not buy The Sims 2. If you do, you may as well take any annual or long service leave you have now, then quit your job, and lock yourself away in the study. The Sims 2 is brilliant. It improves on the original in every facet that I've seen and adds a truckload more to keep you addicted. The look, the feel.. it If you were (or still are) addicted to The Sims, then you'd best not buy The Sims 2. If you do, you may as well take any annual or long service leave you have now, then quit your job, and lock yourself away in the study. The Sims 2 is brilliant. It improves on the original in every facet that I've seen and adds a truckload more to keep you addicted. The look, the feel.. it really is like watching your own little Big Brother right there on your PC. Theres not much I want to go into to spoil the suprises in store for you, but I can say without a doubt that The Sims 2 is a contender for Game of The Year, and will most likely pick up where its predecessor left off as the best selling game of all time. A MUST buy for any fan of Sim/Tycoon games. … Expand
  85. Squishysquish
    Sep 12, 2004
    10
    The sims 2 is the best!!you have 3d graphics, weekends, holidays ,weather, DNA!!!
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#7 Best PC Game of 2004
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. GameBiz
    95
    Offers a heap of replayability, and then there are all the expansions to look forward to. With all new features, increased graphics, gameplay, and options, there is no feasible reason why you should not purchase this game if you ever enjoyed the original.
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  2. My Gamer
    86
    While The Sims 2 delivers great graphics, wonderful music, and a ton of new features and objects; I have to say the minimum requirements should be higher. I have more RAM than it suggests but still feel I need a beefier video card to get rid of the slight glitches that seem to occur while changing views.
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  3. IGN
    94
    The new features like aging, aspirations, character design, community property, and all of the great story building tools help to make The Sims 2 a more complete game in every way possible.
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