The Sims 3: Generations

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 30, 2011
    70
    Not good as Sims 3: World Adventures yet quite a good expansion that brings new juices to Sims life with a bunch of mischievous jokes. [July 2011]
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  2. SpazioGames
    Jul 11, 2011
    70
    An expansion that certainly enriches the Sims experience, but not in a particularly impactful way.
  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jul 11, 2011
    70
    The sims' social life finally get the overhaul they've been longing for. There no new burrough or new main feature, but there's plenty of golden nuggets strewn about in every corner of the game, all of which are well worth looking for.
  5. PALGN
    Jul 6, 2011
    70
    The Sims 3: Generations is a fun romp which relies on the patient, persistent player to unlock its hidden treasures.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Jun 30, 2011
    70
    Although this add-on surely deserves attention from any fan of the franchise thanks to its enriched gameplay experience, some gamers might not find it worthy of a further investment.
  7. IGN
    May 31, 2011
    70
    The majority of the new features introduced in The Sims 3: Generations are enjoyable enough to fiddle with, but none of them are major game changers.
  8. GameStar
    Oct 23, 2011
    69
    The new additions may be entertaining and well done, but this add-on is still far too expensive, if you don't really care a lot about your Sims and their fun.
  9. Digital Chumps
    Jun 27, 2011
    68
    Certainly there is a lot more here than is immediately evident, but the fact remains that this expansion's approach of adding spice as opposed to entirely new entrees is unlikely to excite all but the most dedicated Sims fans.
  10. GameSpot
    Jun 23, 2011
    65
    The Sims 3: Generations offers fun new features and objects to play with, but on the whole, it doesn't make much of an impression.
  11. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 8, 2011
    60
    Minor gameplay changes mark this as one for fans only. [Sept 2011, p.69]
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  12. GamePro
    Jun 13, 2011
    60
    It's not the best of The Sims 3's expansions by a long shot, and compared to the other packs seems quite expensive for what it is -- but fans of the series will enjoy the deeper experience it offers.
  13. Absolute Games
    Aug 14, 2011
    55
    Generations is, without a doubt, the second blandest expansion in The Sims franchise since The House Party.

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User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 91
  3. Negative: 51 out of 91
  1. mswain607
    Jun 9, 2011
    4
    The most disappointing Sims 3 expansion pack so far in my opinion, just beating Ambitions to the post. It feels like more of a loose endsThe most disappointing Sims 3 expansion pack so far in my opinion, just beating Ambitions to the post. It feels like more of a loose ends pack, adding in small features that were missing in the main game, but adding no real big new features worth mentioning. Sure, some new objects and interactions are good, but there's nothing about this expansion pack that makes you go 'wow', like many features of World Adventures and Late Night did. Hopefully the Pets expansion will be a BIG improvement on this expansion pack.… Full Review »
  2. Mischko
    Dec 9, 2015
    0
    Super boring exp. pack! Nobody wanted this but EA thinks yeah, we need something for the super small minority, lol, they got what theySuper boring exp. pack! Nobody wanted this but EA thinks yeah, we need something for the super small minority, lol, they got what they deserved so the worst exp. pack of all time.… Full Review »
  3. gonzalo123
    Feb 16, 2015
    3
    It had to be like a pack on The Sims 3 Store. I didn't like it, it added some realistic things to the game, but it didn't reach myIt had to be like a pack on The Sims 3 Store. I didn't like it, it added some realistic things to the game, but it didn't reach my expectations. That game was so poor on new things, hairs, clothes and these things.… Full Review »
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