The Sims 2

 PC
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1046 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 894 out of 1046
  2. Mixed: 116 out of 1046
  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!!!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PC Game of 2004
9
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
20
#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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