The Sims 2

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  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. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    Вважаю це найкращою частиною серії ігор. Через умови гри, яких нема у нових частинах.
  5. k1erx
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    игра интересная раньше играл много. В игре много пасхалок
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. Blackshine
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    ну шо тут скажеш, классека детства

    БЛА БЛА БЛА
  9. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    4
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  10. krlwarkrl
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
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  11. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
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  12. ZAUR161
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Игра моего детства. Не смотря на олдфажеские чувства игра и в правду прекрасна.
  13. cezar88augusto
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    After the great success of The Sims 2 with the Nightlife, Open for Business, University expansions, it was undoubtedly one of the best games in The Sims series. The expansions were great and always brought new content to the base game.
  14. 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.
  15. GabrielDG17
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    O jogo da minha vida, fico triste de pensar que a EA abandonou ele e a única forma de ter ele para jogar de forma "legal" é comprando o CD, porém hoje em dia os PC's mais novos não tem leitor de CD, por isso eu amo The Sims 2 e ODEIO a EA Games
  16. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!
  17. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
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  18. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    В своё время это была игра прорывом в симуляторах, ровно до выхода достаточного количества длс в третьей части
  19. 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
  20. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    Лучшая часть серии, DLC с универом - лучшее.
  21. Drollzico
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    The best one in the franchise, a truly masterpiece. It's a shame that The Sims 4 is so bad and compared to this amazing game it looks like a real trash.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    A great extension to the life sim universe. All the DLCs combined make it a perfect game
  25. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    even with all the sims sequels that are already out, the sims 2 stays unmatched. brilliant and and idea out of the box by the time it was released.
  26. Lelik_mc_kawai
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Шел 2020 год, а игра не надоедает по сей день, данная игра может позволить осуществить все свои мечты и злейшие идеи, спасибо!
  27. 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.
  28. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    2 часть принесла нам невероятную графику в игру, огромное количество новых фишек, предметов, юмора. Игра заслуживает оценки 10/10 и пополняет ряды шедевров!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. ShefardAlex
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best game of the series, the best idea.
    The best animations, the best story (yes it is there).
    And what's important, there was a soul in it.
  32. margaridaoms
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    My favourite game of all times, still so enjoyable and fun. This game has a very special place in my heart because it was the first sims game I played and the one I resort to when I miss the sims franchise. Sims 4 is just very lacking and sims 3 is too buggy to enjoy. The sims 2 is just the perfect combination of the two for me.
  33. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Was a nice game on its own, but not really great addition to the first game.
  34. mugsy
    May 10, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Sims game in the entire series. Later games had too much bizarre and unneccesary stuff going on. Sim creation system was very advanced for the time. Graphics are nice even today.
  35. 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!!!
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 6ATOHbl4
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    The best game in the whole series. Is so damn cute. I never seen a more cute game than this.
  42. LuizKraisch
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    The Sims 2 is the game of my life, all the reality added to the game its amazing. I love it!
  43. 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
  44. Forsakenboy1
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    Se você é da geração anterior, vai entender como esse jogo foi marcante, bastante divertido de jogar, até mesmo com o pacote básico, horas de gameplay incessantes, até hoje jogar é divertido. Possui diversas limitações para a época, porém elas não atrapalham na experiência do jogo. Os gráficos são bonitos e limpos, com uma variedade de estilos e mobília, ainda vale muito a pena jogar.Se você é da geração anterior, vai entender como esse jogo foi marcante, bastante divertido de jogar, até mesmo com o pacote básico, horas de gameplay incessantes, até hoje jogar é divertido. Possui diversas limitações para a época, porém elas não atrapalham na experiência do jogo. Os gráficos são bonitos e limpos, com uma variedade de estilos e mobília, ainda vale muito a pena jogar.
  45. J00man
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Top ten greatest PC game of all time for sure. So much production value, great story, great gameplay, great soundtrack. Looking back on it with the lens of having the Sims 3 and 4 released and how abysmal they are in comparison makes this game all the more nostalgic. Its still the best of the series despite being nearly 9 years old (with all expansions). If I could sum it up in one word, "Iconic!"
  46. Trollosaurus
    May 6, 2017
    10
    The last great Sims game in the series. Great expansions that can be re-played multiple times. The community still makes great custom content for it and looks like it will stay like this forever.
  47. 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
  48. Hallsey128
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    I absolutly love this game. It is one of the alll time best PC games of all time. In my other revew i accidently clicked on five instead of ten, so if this says five, it was a mistke. I wholeheartedly recommend this game for anyone who has a computer. My only advice is to get the expansions, they add so much.
  49. 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.
  50. Figster512
    May 23, 2016
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I have ever played. It is more than just a life simulator. Of course, you can create your Sim, and from the beginning you can create children, spouses, or friends for your Sim. I prefer to start from scratch and do the whole relationship thing. What makes this different from real life is that you can build your dream house (it is actually veryThis has to be one of the best games I have ever played. It is more than just a life simulator. Of course, you can create your Sim, and from the beginning you can create children, spouses, or friends for your Sim. I prefer to start from scratch and do the whole relationship thing. What makes this different from real life is that you can build your dream house (it is actually very intuitive), control many Sims, and it has some game elements to it. You have to try to complete Sim's wants and try to avoid their fears to give them aspiration points, which can unlock special items not available for purchasing. It also adds to your life score. There are many expansions to the game: University, Pets, Seasons, and more. I have the University pack which allows a Sim to go to college and it is like a whole other game. The Sims 2 actually brings me emotion, and it feels like I am actually controlling real people sometimes. Those moments when your Sim falls in love with another Sim, when a baby is born, when a teen turns into an adult, all are extremely satisfying moments and can bring out my emotions like no other game can. 12 years later, this is the best Sims game and I am still hooked to this day.… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. Superkunair
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    A perfect and well simulator of life, the gameplay is so addictive and well designed, i love the concept of the skill and personality points, and how this affects the gameplay of your character.
  54. 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 .
  55. coolaussiebart
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Great game I love to play this game I make up family's gay and lesbian couples and family's it's awesome you should download or buy this game it's amazing so cool dude.
  56. f3l1p3
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    The Sims 2, um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei. Sério, o jogo é muito divertido, tem muitas interações interessantes e suas expansões são um máximo. É uma lenda.
  57. 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!
  58. 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
  59. LongSlayer
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    The Sims 2 is the epitome of life simulation. The quality and depth on running a person's lifestyle is superb. There are a ton of careers to choose from, basically unlimited customization with building a house and decorating it, and the extra activities to do in your home and around the town. The amount of customization with making a family and choosing their looks and personality is alsoThe Sims 2 is the epitome of life simulation. The quality and depth on running a person's lifestyle is superb. There are a ton of careers to choose from, basically unlimited customization with building a house and decorating it, and the extra activities to do in your home and around the town. The amount of customization with making a family and choosing their looks and personality is also limitless. I never ever get tired of this game even after playing for hours and hours over many days. The Sims 2 is meant to be played by anyone, even by not the typical gamer and it's a must play.… Expand
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. MiguelR
    Aug 23, 2013
    10
    The Sims 2 is one of the best PC games ever developed. The transition from the original The Sims was huge life stages, social options, richer tools and neighborhoods are just a few. The game could have ended up complicated but it's in fact a very simple and dynamic game that never gets boring.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. Niksan555
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    I LOVE "THE SIMS 2" AND ALL EXPASION PACKS!!! THE GAME IS JUST A MASTERPIECE!!! 10/10
  75. Simbahh
    Aug 9, 2011
    10
    Amazing , This game is one of THE BEST P.C Games out. Far more enjoyable then Sims 3. Its simple to play and the options are endless ! Im glad with how fast the sims grow up , if it was any longer ide be forwarding . I actually wished the 'teen' stage was shorter . But eh , What the hell :)
  76. smijatov
    May 28, 2011
    10
    The SIms 2 is just one of the best games of all times! Has everything that the other Sims games had before it, and oh-so-much-more. With amazing graphics and sound it really makes one enjoy the game fully. I cannot even count how many hours I've spent playing this game. Highly recommended to both people who just want to build stuff, but also to the people who want to actually control livesThe SIms 2 is just one of the best games of all times! Has everything that the other Sims games had before it, and oh-so-much-more. With amazing graphics and sound it really makes one enjoy the game fully. I cannot even count how many hours I've spent playing this game. Highly recommended to both people who just want to build stuff, but also to the people who want to actually control lives and create stories on their own. Excellent game!!… Expand
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. MichaelL.
    Jun 1, 2009
    10
    I love this freaking game!!!! One of the best games I have ever played ever. It runs painfully slow and takes up allot of space and lags some but OMG. I love it I play almost on my off days and rest days. I am in college and dude people come up to me asking what are you doing I say enjoying myself. I don't care what all you negative people say It my getaway spot.
  80. 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
  81. ClaireK.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    This game is the best the only people who are dumb enought to give it less than 9 is because they are too ignorant to buy a faster computer and are screwing their selves over
  82. funiacM
    Apr 6, 2008
    10
    It's endless! I've has it for 2 years and I'm not bored yet!! With all of the expansion packs, they know what they are doing. I love doing whatever i want to them. Their life is in my hands... Bwahaha!!!
  83. BethR
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best games i have played i ordered it on the release date and loved it since.
  84. 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'.
  85. RockinRaterYeth
    Jun 15, 2007
    10
    I've been researching "The Sims 2" for a long time now and i'm sooo excited to get it this summer! I've been looking for cheats, videos and lots of ways to get your sim a good life. Once I get it the fun will begin!
  86. CeliahG.
    May 19, 2007
    10
    I love the Sims 2 I had it since I was 5 and I like how they die it funny. I will never ever lose that game. Somtimes it gets boring when i'm playing by myself but i get over because it is just so cool!
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. Harri(et)S.
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    I luv the sims 2! The graphics are ace and there is sooo much to do. I'm a total sims addict i got the Sims 1 and all its expansions and I got The sims 2 and all its expansions, I'll be getting pets when it comes out. The sims has come along way in my eyes from the first one and i hope it continues. Also i wounnder if there will be a sims 3 like with all the sims to expansion I luv the sims 2! The graphics are ace and there is sooo much to do. I'm a total sims addict i got the Sims 1 and all its expansions and I got The sims 2 and all its expansions, I'll be getting pets when it comes out. The sims has come along way in my eyes from the first one and i hope it continues. Also i wounnder if there will be a sims 3 like with all the sims to expansion packs already in the main game, and where your teens can get pregnant and you can have miscariges and go to hospitals and stuff. I think that would be really cool!… Expand
  90. 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.
  91. JenniferL.
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    I have been Playing the Sims since SIms 1 & I have loved everything they have done since then!
  92. 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.
  93. Jordan
    May 4, 2006
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and certainly the longest lasting. This game as given me many years of great gaming and will probably continue to do so for a few more. Give a very simple gameplay mechanism but also alows for much deeper and more complex senarios for you to create which will please the deeper more experienced players aswell as those newer younger players. And with One of the best games I have ever played and certainly the longest lasting. This game as given me many years of great gaming and will probably continue to do so for a few more. Give a very simple gameplay mechanism but also alows for much deeper and more complex senarios for you to create which will please the deeper more experienced players aswell as those newer younger players. And with a huge custome content and modding community there is always something new to keep your game feeling fresh.… Expand
  94. AndrewH.
    Jan 8, 2006
    10
    Excellent! This is the best game on PC ever. Love the expansion packs too. Great value for money.
  95. CocoLaRue
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    This is the best game!! i love sims 2 if u play it you will fall in love with it..well at less i did!
  96. SaraiW.
    Dec 4, 2005
    10
    10! I Love This Game!
  97. ErikaM.
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    Damit! this game is good! ! One of the best sim game! I
  98. JessicaJ.
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    love it love it love it i played it at my firends house today for haours she got mad i was not payong attantion to her how could with that game im gona get it tommorow yeppe so when she calls ill be like sorry bussy shell be like youto bad i love my game to much to spend time with you la la bye.but to bad i use her for the game any way hopefully she does not read this.
  99. JewelB.
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    I have been playing this game since the very first one was released and have every new expansion the old and the new I am addicted and I love it!
  100. LindseyD.
    Nov 23, 2005
    9
    Great game, sometimes it has a few glitches in it, but all in all, great game.
  101. 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.
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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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