The Sims 2

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8.7

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  1. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    A great extension to the life sim universe. All the DLCs combined make it a perfect game
  2. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    the best game in the sims series, it has small details in it that surpasses the sims 3/4 is this game is from 2004. Will made games out of love and care after he left EA just made them for money
  4. k1erx
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    игра интересная раньше играл много. В игре много пасхалок
  5. Waschbaer
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    The Sims 2 was released back in 2004 and is still today a fun game. The Game has many details and is very realistic. The physics are great aswell.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. TI
    Feb 5, 2009
    9
    Look, if you're basing your review on the fact that the game doesn't work on your computer then... well... I mean, what the ****?!?! This is an excellent game, and there's nothing to that boost can make you feel better about yourself than creating the fugliest sim in existance and ruining his/her life. The sim gets fired from work, in debt, girlfriend died while fixing tvLook, if you're basing your review on the fact that the game doesn't work on your computer then... well... I mean, what the ****?!?! This is an excellent game, and there's nothing to that boost can make you feel better about yourself than creating the fugliest sim in existance and ruining his/her life. The sim gets fired from work, in debt, girlfriend died while fixing tv and standing in a puddle of water etc.)… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. LindseyD.
    Nov 23, 2005
    9
    Great game, sometimes it has a few glitches in it, but all in all, great game.
  12. EllieT.
    Sep 4, 2005
    9
    I would have given it a 10 but, I miss the pets!!!!!
  13. CiaranG.
    Jun 14, 2006
    9
    I love this game. It can get a bit boring unless you keep things interesting yourself. If you just want to get your sims to churn out babies and grow old and die it won't be all that fun. Expansion packs, downloads and human intervention will keep the game fresh, fun and addictive. Lots to do and very very funny. Graphics are nice. Full 3D.
  14. KrunnA.
    Oct 14, 2004
    9
    Its a bit annoying that people grow up too fast, rather than that.. this games its worth the time.
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. JaimeH.
    Jan 21, 2005
    9
    It is an awesome game, I just wish that it ran faster.
  18. 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!!!!
  19. NeonGirl
    Aug 2, 2007
    9
    This game is excellent! It's really a step up from the original 'The Sims' games and it's fun and highly addicting. It includes a lot of different socializing options and advanced details that aren't even needed. (That's a good thing!!!) With just a couple more things added to the game, it really could be a '10'.
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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 :)
  23. SamF.
    Dec 7, 2006
    9
    Everything you loved in the first Sims with better graphics and additions such as your sims age , aspirations and a whole way to give your sim a personal look. A great game that you will spend days with with no end in sight.
  24. Bathmat
    Jan 9, 2011
    9
    It's safe to say this is one of the best games I've ever played. It hasn't been quite a year yet since I first played it, but it's just so addictive and fun. Yes, it has the old ''put the rubbish out'' and the "go to the toilet", but it's much harder than that. And much more fun. It's hilarious to see your Sims get fired from their jobs, get stuck, die, etc. It's much more than justIt's safe to say this is one of the best games I've ever played. It hasn't been quite a year yet since I first played it, but it's just so addictive and fun. Yes, it has the old ''put the rubbish out'' and the "go to the toilet", but it's much harder than that. And much more fun. It's hilarious to see your Sims get fired from their jobs, get stuck, die, etc. It's much more than just "create a big happy family". You can create a group of crims, politicians, group of nerds, hideous Sims, gay and lesbian Sims, torture areas, prisons or you could be racist and have a bunch of Asians in your basement writing novels for you. There's so much creativity, freedom and nice additions which make it (probably) the best Sims game yet. The best thing about the Sims 2 is the cheat codes. Ever want to make your Sims forever happy? Ever wanted to purposely kill a Sim? Ever wanted a huge amount of money? Ever wanted to alter their personality even more? Ever wanted to see what that particular Sim looks like in a swimsuit? Ever wanted to not make your kid/teen go to school? Ever wanted that Sim selectable? There's too many to mention. Best cheat codes ever. The only bone I have to pick with it though are the bugs and glitches in this game. Even though I have the patched up 2008 version, there's still a truckload more. It will crash a lot, you sometimes can't use objects, Sims will freeze and there's nothing you can do about it... And of course a lot more. 9/10 from me.… Expand
  25. Cubixreviews
    May 9, 2012
    9
    The Sims 2 is the greatest life simulator games. There you can do a lot of things, but not everything. It may be better if you can explore the city without loading, but still it is a masterpiece, and better than The Sims 3.
  26. XhAPPYSLApX
    Nov 6, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing, it is truly a masterpiece, maybe not my favorite game but still up there in my top 5, sure by todays standards it does not have the best graphics, but great graphics does not make a game good, its quality gameplay, controls, and replayability that makes a game good imo, in my years of gaming i have spent at least a good 100 to 150 hours playing this, and i still playThis game is amazing, it is truly a masterpiece, maybe not my favorite game but still up there in my top 5, sure by todays standards it does not have the best graphics, but great graphics does not make a game good, its quality gameplay, controls, and replayability that makes a game good imo, in my years of gaming i have spent at least a good 100 to 150 hours playing this, and i still play it every so often, it just has a charm that makes it so appealing to come back to. With all of its humor, wit, great simulation and awesome building tools. to me this is one game that defined the mid 2000's… Expand
  27. GameReviews
    Aug 17, 2012
    9
    The Sims 2 is impressive and addictive. Now, that some cool thing are added, this game could be perfect, but It's not. Adding the city exploration is a great idea, but sometimes feels, unrealistic. Compared with The Sims 3's exploration, this game is not better, but It's amazing. The gameplay still stays to It's best, and graphics are great. And making family is improved so much, that youThe Sims 2 is impressive and addictive. Now, that some cool thing are added, this game could be perfect, but It's not. Adding the city exploration is a great idea, but sometimes feels, unrealistic. Compared with The Sims 3's exploration, this game is not better, but It's amazing. The gameplay still stays to It's best, and graphics are great. And making family is improved so much, that you will think that a sim haves a real life personality. Only if the exploration is better, because I'm lazy to wait for frequently loading while playing the game. 91 out of 100… Expand
  28. Watersson
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    The Sims 2 is very different from its predecessor. New possibilities for creating a Sim, build houses, new music, new phrases in Simlish and much more. I especially liked the creation of a family. Now you can choose the age group from infant and ending pensioner!. In The Sims 1 we had a choice between a child and an adult. And of course, now we can freely change the face, dress, andThe Sims 2 is very different from its predecessor. New possibilities for creating a Sim, build houses, new music, new phrases in Simlish and much more. I especially liked the creation of a family. Now you can choose the age group from infant and ending pensioner!. In The Sims 1 we had a choice between a child and an adult. And of course, now we can freely change the face, dress, and character traits. For the game entered a system of "desires and fears." Not much I liked it but I can not say it is bad. It seems to me that it was underdeveloped because after some time, desires and fears of a repeat. The visuals look much better than The Sims 1 the same applies to music. Finally the world sims and themselves are in 3D. The Sims 2 is the best game in the series.… Expand
  29. sarahlouise1234
    Jan 8, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing, you have loads to do on it such as holidays, shopping trips and you can also buy a pet, the sims grow up really fast so you don't really get chance to do much as children. It is good the way at the bottom of the screen it shows you what the sims want to do.
  30. Carlsdil000
    Apr 12, 2014
    9
    I bought every expansion, and every stuff pack. This game is so addicting, and fun and satisfying. It's been six years since the last expansion was released, and The Sims 4 will be coming out sometime this year, but this is the best simming experience so far. The Sims 3 is good, but very glitchy, very frustrating, and even high-end PC's have difficulty running it. These days most computersI bought every expansion, and every stuff pack. This game is so addicting, and fun and satisfying. It's been six years since the last expansion was released, and The Sims 4 will be coming out sometime this year, but this is the best simming experience so far. The Sims 3 is good, but very glitchy, very frustrating, and even high-end PC's have difficulty running it. These days most computers (and laptops) will run The Sims 2 and all that comes with it without a problem. The Sims 2 just has a nostalgic feeling about it...and The Sims 3 is just inferior to The Sims 2. Period.… Expand
  31. death12123
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    The Sims 2 is so simplistic it's easy to enjoy and lovable for all Sims fans around.
    One of the best Sims games out there and with all the expansions you'll find yourself playing every single little thing.
    Once mods come in too? Oh boy you won't stop playing.
    2004 and still a pretty fun game today.
  32. Jipa
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    HEY,HEY,HEY! Its fat albert and this game is awesome!

    But seriously. This game is awesome. The Gameplay,The Expansions,The Fun.
    I found it better than Sims 3. Well. At least more enjoyable. It's definitely HOURS OF HOURS OF FUN!
  33. AdrianoFox
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    Great game! Very fun to play, with lots of details. It's truly a masterpiece to the series. The base game didn't have that much of content, but you could really enjoy playing it for weeks! The animations were great, the Sims had life, they were funny! I love this game.

    The only thing i didn't like was the very limited CAS. If you wanted to create beautiful Sims, they would all look the    Great game! Very fun to play, with lots of details. It's truly a masterpiece to the series. The base game didn't have that much of content, but you could really enjoy playing it for weeks! The animations were great, the Sims had life, they were funny! I love this game.

    The only thing i didn't like was the very limited CAS. If you wanted to create beautiful Sims, they would all look the same. Besides that, The Sims 2 was perfect!    … Expand
  34. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  35. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    The Sims 2 is the very height of quality of the Sims franchise. It's better in every way than other products in the series. The subsequent games (review was written in the time of Sims 4 being on market for quite few years) have never even scraped its potential.

    The game has many, many mechanics and everything is polished. It's very fun to play, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
  36. glomman
    Dec 31, 2019
    9
    I had a lot of fun with the Sims 2, it's really a shame that it doesn't run on newer PCs that well. You can create, build, and act out basically any story you want and the gameplay is much more open-ended than in the following Sims titles. If you can get it to run, this is the Sims game I regard as the best one of the series.
  37. ourendlesseason
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Ho adorato il primo, ma il secondo ha sicuramente qualcosa in più. Molta più giocabilità e scelte da poter fare, dalla creazione dei sim, personalità e aspetto esteriore, alle azioni da poter compiere. I movimenti dei sim sono più fluidi,, grazie alla nuova grafica, e viene aggiunta un'altra fase della vita: giovane adulto. Gli eventi che accadono nella vita dei sims sono più vicini allaHo adorato il primo, ma il secondo ha sicuramente qualcosa in più. Molta più giocabilità e scelte da poter fare, dalla creazione dei sim, personalità e aspetto esteriore, alle azioni da poter compiere. I movimenti dei sim sono più fluidi,, grazie alla nuova grafica, e viene aggiunta un'altra fase della vita: giovane adulto. Gli eventi che accadono nella vita dei sims sono più vicini alla realtà ed entrano in scena (finalmente) gli alieni.… Expand
  38. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
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  39. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    It was best game of that time. On series normally sims 4 is better now but it is more fun than sims 3. Masterpiece.
  40. Thunderbold
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    A classic, recently rebought it with some expansion packs.
    game play 9: It depends a bit on how you play the game, generally Sims learn how you like to do things meaning even if you don't give them the orders to do something; they do what they think you would have ordered to do things. So it how smooth it goes depends on how you 'trained' your sim. Also love how you can get promoted as    A classic, recently rebought it with some expansion packs.
    game play 9: It depends a bit on how you play the game, generally Sims learn how you like to do things meaning even if you don't give them the orders to do something; they do what they think you would have ordered to do things. So it how smooth it goes depends on how you 'trained' your sim. Also love how you can get promoted as demoted for making the right/wrong decision at work. I do however notice I choose the military almost every time due to the salary and the chance of some really big cash at the top of your career, w/o having to use cheats or anything. The aging thing though is a bummer, I usually use cheats to put it off as I'm not interested in going for that green hourglass all the time to prevent aging.
    Graphics: 8, it's not a new game and this should thus come as no surprise; certainly if you'd compare it to the sequels that came out; though still extremely impressive for it's time; especially when you compare it to the prequel.
    Story 9. I've had some expansion packs so it's not building a home all the time; you can go out bowling, clubbing, doing groceries, go on vacation (very original) and I've even created some great additional tourist attractions in all holiday scenes; even creating an entire scene myself (inspired by The Loire; castle region in France). Also the hidden sheds with their quests at the holidays add really original features.
    Conclusion: 9. Still recommended for anyone that considers; even though it's age. But before you do, you might want to check out their sequels too.    … Expand
  41. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    Лучшая часть серии, DLC с универом - лучшее.
  42. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    В своё время это была игра прорывом в симуляторах, ровно до выхода достаточного количества длс в третьей части
  43. krlwarkrl
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 99 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 point !
  44. Wickedjr89
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    I love this game and it's my absolute favorite! I feel I have to take a point off because of corruption issues and glitches but there are ways to avoid corruption. It's an incredibly fun and addicting game! I've played so much sims 2, years, and I still learn new things about it and the gameplay!
  45. JakeG.
    Jul 2, 2006
    8
    I really enjoy this game. It has good content and gives you a lot of options of what to do. It's only flaw in my opinion is that it takes up a lot of space on the computer and takes some time to load.
  46. 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.
  47. Nicole
    Nov 1, 2004
    8
    I'm addicted to it!!
  48. 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!
  49. 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!
  50. SeanM.
    Feb 24, 2007
    8
    Good graphics, alot of freedom in the game, the sims 2 body shop is a evry good feature, and the modding is incredible.
  51. MeCritic
    Apr 18, 2013
    8
    It's pretty cool. The best Sims game. The expansions add a lot more content. The graphics are actually pretty good for 2004. There are so many things you can do in this game. However, there are a ton of limits. For instance, a skilled player can get two adult sims to fall in love in maybe less than 2 hours of gameplay. However, it takes so damn long to get teens to fall in love. It'sIt's pretty cool. The best Sims game. The expansions add a lot more content. The graphics are actually pretty good for 2004. There are so many things you can do in this game. However, there are a ton of limits. For instance, a skilled player can get two adult sims to fall in love in maybe less than 2 hours of gameplay. However, it takes so damn long to get teens to fall in love. It's possible. The mechanic is in there. It's just insanely difficult. That's just one of the things that bothers me. Another one, this probably pisses me off the most, is in the Pets expansion, you can't control your pets! Why not? They could have made it possible. But they didn't! It's still a great game and can keep anyone entertained for hours, unless you have a very, very short attention span or ADHD or something.… Expand
  52. Chammy
    Feb 14, 2013
    8
    This game it's really genial because it's crazy as heck and playing it is extremely fun. I didn't try any expansion but I think they add a lot to the gameplay.
  53. MadWasp01
    Oct 8, 2013
    8
    I've gotta say that this game certainly improved from the first game, I like the first game don't get me wrong, but like I said in my review of that game, The Sims 1 was mainly about controlling Sims lives and for me that got a bit tedious after a while, but this game makes it so much easier.

    The Sims 2 has a lot of new features that really immerse you, their is so much more content, a    I've gotta say that this game certainly improved from the first game, I like the first game don't get me wrong, but like I said in my review of that game, The Sims 1 was mainly about controlling Sims lives and for me that got a bit tedious after a while, but this game makes it so much easier.

    The Sims 2 has a lot of new features that really immerse you, their is so much more content, a new town builder, community lots that you can visit without having to buy expansion packs, a proper Create-a-Sim tool that really lets you create almost any Sim you want, the house building tools have been expanded, it is just so awesome with what you can do on this game.

    Even controlling The Sims are a lot more fun now, with awesome new graphics and improved 3D view making it much more immersive and fun, The Sims 2 really makes me feel like my Sims are actually there, even though they aren't real.

    However if I must I do have one criticism, and that is get the expansion packs. This might not sound like a criticism but get the following expansions:

    Open For Business
    Nightlife
    University
    Bon Voyage
    Apartment Life

    Because you need these just to see how much potential this game has.
    There are other expansions like Pets, which although I like I wouldn't always use and their is also The Sims 2 Seasons Expansion, but I never bought it and to be honest I don't really mind if their isn't weather in the Sims, it would be cool to have, but I don't fully want it.

    So, since this was for the base game and not including the expansions, I'll give it and 8/10, like I said, get the expansions so that you can fully enjoy this game.

    Oh and also, don't buy the stuff packs, they are a waste of money.    … Expand
  54. Tomle1202
    Jan 1, 2016
    8
    The Sims 2 is the place where you know you are wasting your time building a dream life for your character instead of your own. But you just do not care, because what matters now is your sim.
  55. Silverzapper
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    To this day I still come back to this game and play it for hours. Whether it's to play with my sims, Build houses, or burn them mercilessly. It's much better than sims 4. The thing that keeps this game from being a perfect 10 is the glitches. This is one of the most unstable games I have ever played. Despite this I still like it a lot.
  56. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    8
    This game ain't good as sims 1 but it's still fun to play. It takes everything you love about sims 1 and makes it more enjoyable and playable. I love playing this game and I do recommend it.
  57. ReivaJGevaudan
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Cuando las segundas partes no son sólo buenas sino que revolucionan, innovan y mejoran. Fundamental te guste o no la saga.
  58. sebastianali
    Jul 14, 2019
    8
    Es un juego increiblemente adictivo, pero conforme juegues con varias familias te cansas. Ademas, no ofrece mucha variedad en cuanto a modos de juego (como las versiones de consola) o desbloqueables, siendo un juego algo corto y encima, al igual que el anterior, tiene un monton de expansiones. Tambien puede ser increiblemente frustrante y tedioso. Pero lo recomiendo.
  59. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    Вважаю це найкращою частиною серії ігор. Через умови гри, яких нема у нових частинах.
  60. MrPajamas
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    I fell in love with The Sims 1. One day EA started handing out the complete edition of The Sims 2 on Origin, so I didn't hesitate and immediately took the game. I did well. You can see a noticeable difference in graphics right after launch. The game looks a lot better and you have a lot more options to customize your Sim. The same goes for your house. But what is a huge plus is the abilityI fell in love with The Sims 1. One day EA started handing out the complete edition of The Sims 2 on Origin, so I didn't hesitate and immediately took the game. I did well. You can see a noticeable difference in graphics right after launch. The game looks a lot better and you have a lot more options to customize your Sim. The same goes for your house. But what is a huge plus is the ability to travel to other places and you do not have to be at home all the time. A pleasant diversification of the game. However, there is a ton of content in the game and it is a pity that a lot of it is part of the DLC, so you have to pay extra to make your gaming experience a little more varied. Besides, it's a great game and perhaps one of the best life simulators I've ever experienced.… Expand
  61. prussii
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    The second entry to the Sims series brought even more wacky tone and developed it greatly with very imaginative DLCs. Even more possibilities, even better music, even more Sims.
  62. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Much better than the sims one more realistic in terms of ageing just don’t like the slow uploads and crashed occasionally.
  63. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    The base of the sims original, with beautiful graphics and more options beyond your house. Also good as house builder and with a terrible DLC politic
  64. 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!!
  65. Kayla
    Jul 3, 2005
    7
    A really fun game it's jus the memory this game uses is rediculous! Changing views takes days.
  66. Itsapaul
    Dec 26, 2010
    7
    As a game, this is a casuals-only thing. Why should I care about imaginary people instead of doing the things in game with my own life? However, if you're using hacks to make the bars fill up more and put, say, your best friend and Starscream in the same apartment, then it becomes fun. It's still just something to dick around in, though.
  67. molemaster43
    Mar 8, 2013
    7
    The Sims 2 is a pretty fun game. The Sims 2 alone isn't great, but with expansions, The Sims 2 is a great simulation game that is fun for everyone. I recommend checking it out for those simulation fans.
  68. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Was a nice game on its own, but not really great addition to the first game.
  69. chinchillas16
    Dec 25, 2013
    7
    I truly like that game. I even loved it. But yes time has been passed and now to think there were quite much annoying things in base game. With expansions, The Sims 2 is perfect, but only base game is little bit empty.. But despite that I love The Sims 2, although I play now The Sims 3
  70. adyneghina
    Feb 15, 2014
    7
    On older machines (of the time of release ) works good but without expansion packs if you install expansion packs , the game becomes laggy .
    The game is quite fun and is good , graphics are ok but after some time , the game could bore you
  71. enro
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    This game gives me so much nostalgia. I remember playing a lot of this game but I wouldn't recommend it now
  72. Blackshine
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    ну шо тут скажеш, классека детства

    БЛА БЛА БЛА
  73. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    6
    Fue mi primer Sims (y de momento el ultimo XD )No se porque, pero Sims 2 no me acabo de convencer. Su monotonia y su poco claro objetivo no me terminaron de gustar. Su fama no veo dende llace o de donde proviene. Es divertido a ratos, eso no lo puedo negar .
  74. 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.
  75. PenetratorGod
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    It's mediocre compared to the third game. I played it a bit in the past and it was boring.
  76. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    4
    Que penser de ce truc ? pas grand'chose à dire vrai. Certes c'est amusant au début de diriger ses marionnettes, une sorte de théâtre Guignol virtuel qui reflète bien la société américaine et son mode de vie et par extension toute la société de consommation occidentale mais du côté toujours très politiquement correct, cela va de soi, et trop consensuel. Bref, pas très réaliste...

    On    Que penser de ce truc ? pas grand'chose à dire vrai. Certes c'est amusant au début de diriger ses marionnettes, une sorte de théâtre Guignol virtuel qui reflète bien la société américaine et son mode de vie et par extension toute la société de consommation occidentale mais du côté toujours très politiquement correct, cela va de soi, et trop consensuel. Bref, pas très réaliste...

    On aménage sa petite maison, on place (placez ici votre placement de produit) les meubles à la mode, le dernier réfrigérateur trop bien, les meubles tendance lolilol etc, etc... Puis on s'ennuie assez rapidement.

    Les temps de chargement sont très longs et l'interface plutôt perfectible. Assez joli graphiquement et un souci du détail qui force l'admiration, il faut le reconnaître mais bon... on s'emmerde !    … Expand
  77. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    4
    c: ........................................................................
  78. MSimmons
    Sep 5, 2005
    3
    Lack of support or patch.
  79. Speed4Runs
    Apr 21, 2013
    3
    The game is not good. There are some innovative things regarding the gameplay, but it's still too much similar to the first one. They should release the game with already ALL the expansions, since you pay it a lot. The graphics suck pretty much, compared to the Half Life 2 ones, which was released in the same year.
  80. gracjanski
    Jan 18, 2019
    3
    so many fake votes here...
    Boring gameplay in my view: I dont see any motivation to take care of a virtual person to do the same things I do in the real life: go to work, build up relationships, eat, sleep, piss. I guess this is for very casual gamer or women.
    Graphics is bad, even for such an old game. There is no wideview resolution. The style is childish and so hip and cool, for me    so many fake votes here...
    Boring gameplay in my view: I dont see any motivation to take care of a virtual person to do the same things I do in the real life: go to work, build up relationships, eat, sleep, piss. I guess this is for very casual gamer or women.
    Graphics is bad, even for such an old game. There is no wideview resolution. The style is childish and so hip and cool, for me boring and not immersive.    … Expand
  81. DavidJ.
    Jan 8, 2005
    0
    It is such a boring game. I wonder how can anyone enjoy such a game.
  82. RIkard
    Feb 25, 2005
    0
    So Boring.
  83. [Anonymous]
    Nov 6, 2004
    0
    I hate it... it really has bad graphics and the big speaker stereo thingy wouldnt click on next song...
  84. 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.
  85. esuu
    May 4, 2020
    0
    El peor de la saga con diferencia. No hay genética, pantallas de carga infinitas, las expansiones fueron un continuo robo. No recomendable!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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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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