The Sims 3

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1235 Ratings

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  1. zarvx
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    sims 3 is still my favorite sims out of all. the gameplay, mechanics, and art is so much more realistic.
  2. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Sims 3 with the major expansions is good for hundreds of hours of sim life. There's so much variety and so many potential stories in this game that its hard not to love.
  3. Resoul
    May 1, 2023
    9
    A game iv played since 2013 and will likely keep playing for many years to come as EA likely wont ever make a better sims game, the sims 4 sure wasn't. Sure the game looks a bit outdated mainly the sims and shadows (wish we could get a remaster maybe theres a mod idk) and the game does run a bit slow at times tho this is mainly just on really large towns with a lot of objects and simsA game iv played since 2013 and will likely keep playing for many years to come as EA likely wont ever make a better sims game, the sims 4 sure wasn't. Sure the game looks a bit outdated mainly the sims and shadows (wish we could get a remaster maybe theres a mod idk) and the game does run a bit slow at times tho this is mainly just on really large towns with a lot of objects and sims living in them, the sims 3 is also "known for running poorly" but for me its always ran just fine, there are a good few bugs that you'll come a cross from time to time such as pets turning into bat demons from hell but for the most part the bugs are harmless or easily fix able.… Expand
  4. nejnej55
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    I remember spending my whole day as a kid playing this game, it was just so addictive and fun. The expansion packs actually brought a lot of content compared to the sims 4 today and the open world just makes the sims 3 much more superior to the sims 4. One negative thing that I remember would always happen was that the game would crash and I would lose all my progress.
  5. aaronnmp96
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    probably the best sims game, although it can be very repetitive and monotonous
  6. gulbaba1996
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
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  7. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    I am not very familiar with the Sims series. I have only played Sims 4 and it did not give me the best impressions. But after noticing how everyone praises the 3rd part and calls it the best part in the series, I decided to play it.
    And in general I liked her. For me, it is definitely better than 4 parts. It feels like they put their heart into this game.
    Nice music here. Also a very    I am not very familiar with the Sims series. I have only played Sims 4 and it did not give me the best impressions. But after noticing how everyone praises the 3rd part and calls it the best part in the series, I decided to play it.
    And in general I liked her. For me, it is definitely better than 4 parts. It feels like they put their heart into this game.
    Nice music here. Also a very nicely done clothing editor.
    The longer you explore the world here, the more you will be amazed at the amazingness of this game.
    Also, this game has very cool additions. My favorite with vampires.
    The game is great and I advise you to play it.    … Expand
  8. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
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  9. cezar88augusto
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    The Sims series is one of the best known worldwide. After the great success of The Sims 1 and 2, The Sims 3 implemented significant graphics improvements, but it was no longer new. It is undoubtedly a game that guarantees hours of fun, but when I played it I had the feeling of being "more of the same". But I will give 10 stars!
  10. Dco326
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    It is a really fun game tbh, it is lagging now and has a lot of issues but overall it is a really fun game to play.
  11. danielr125
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    The Best game in the world ! Fantastic absolutly fantastic game ! Thanks ea
  12. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
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  13. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    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 good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good goodgood 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 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 SIMS 3… Expand
  14. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Удачное развитие серии, которое раздвинуло границы и открыло открытый мир без загрузок
  15. raam89
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Best Sims base game. You can buy buildings and become a tycoon. You can buy fancy cars. you can grow veggies in the garden and improve their quality in time. A challenging one would be to make ambrosia. Which requires 2 very rare ingredients: Death fish and Life plant, and a very expensive recipe. One your sim eats it, it resets their age and expend their life span. You can live forever
  16. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Сотни часов я провел в этой игре, сотни часов смеха и плохой оптимизации. Классика.
  17. GabrielSchegg
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    A landmark title of my childhood, The Sims 3 is one of the best games I've ever played, easily getting lost in the game and playing for hours, The Sims 3 is an extremely iconic game.
  18. Drewmeadyy
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Sims 3 has such a strong base game and any expansion packs add so much to the game however there are many glitches but regardless more well rounded then the sims 4.
  19. fatbird-ratesga
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    This game would be 10/10 if there wasn't so many bugs.. But i still appreciate open world, color wheel, gameplay and hoe you can express ypurseld just the way you want.
  20. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A big technological step forward compared to previous games. Spent many hours in it.
  21. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    i remember playing this one all night long without my parents knowing about it. a really good game. still, the sims 2 wins over 3.
  22. kasiakumka
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    Im still playing it after many years, it has to be good. I recommend it to all girls :)
  23. MattSavior
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my childhood..., i Love This Game SO SO SO SO much!!! and we can know this is the best sims game :)… Expand
  24. 40mangunshot
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of my favorites in the franchise. A must-play for everyone who wants a relaxing, time-consuming and fun life simulation videogame. This game is just awesome! How can someone hate a game like this?
  25. esuu
    May 4, 2020
    10
    El mejor de la saga le pese a quien le pese. El juego de sims definitivo, una auténtica gozada disfrutar del mundo abierto y las infinitas posibilidades.
  26. dzinsowy
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    The Sims 3 is easily the best installment of The Sims franchise. Even though it has lots of bugs and doesn't work that well on lower-end PCs, it's fun. DLCs are pretty good, adding lots of new options and objects. However, in 2020, most objects look outdated and not fashionable, which makes Custom Content needed to make perfect Sims.
  27. 6ATOHbl4
    Jun 9, 2019
    8
    A really good game. Not as good as The Sims 2, but pretty alright though, I must admit.
  28. death12123
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    The Sims 3 is hands down the strongest in the series.
    Big open world with so much to do. Sure on lower end PCs it's not the best running game but this sims game alone is a beast.
    Every Expansion makes the game so huge there's so much to explore and the stuff packs are some of the best. The game is buggy bug with the help of mods it's mostly fixable. It's to be expected with a game this    The Sims 3 is hands down the strongest in the series.
    Big open world with so much to do. Sure on lower end PCs it's not the best running game but this sims game alone is a beast.
    Every Expansion makes the game so huge there's so much to explore and the stuff packs are some of the best.
    The game is buggy bug with the help of mods it's mostly fixable. It's to be expected with a game this huge and Sims being in real time.
    So many types of life states you can play as. From things to animals to ghosts, Vampires, Robots, Werewolves, Fairies, etc. (Based off owning all DLC) There's way too much with Sims 3 I poured 1000's of hours into it. It's just too perfect and offers so much.
    The Car driving, taxi riding, running to places, seeing your sim actually travel to places, etc. It's how a Sims game truly needs to be.
    Released in 2009 and yet has way too much to do that you end up being sucked in to the world of Sims for countless hours.
    Many Careers to choose from and even controllable ones.
    So many traits to choose from even from base game.
    Amazing moodlet system that feels rewarding in every way and isn't too hard to deal with.
    Lifetime rewards to challenge yourself.
    Unlockable Lifetime wishes for rewarding yourself afterwards.
    A Create-A-Sim that'll keep you making Sims as you keep downloading more and more mods.
    A never ending "Story Progression" System. When you don't control your Sims they live on their own and can raise families, pass away, travel around, move, etc. It's like they actually can do things players do.

    And so much more.
    Sims 3 is the best game there is in the Franchise. No other Sims game can beat it with the amount of Open World and content this game has.    … Expand
  29. Diogoname
    Mar 27, 2019
    9
    apesar de não adicionar muita coisa compararado com o the sims 2, o the sims 3 impressiona pelo o maravilhoso mundo aberto, ferramenta de criar mundos, progresso de historia e a ferramenta de criar um estilo. da raiva por que esse jogo quase acaba com seu computador
  30. derHausmeister
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Ich liebe die Sims und stehe dazu!

    Sims 2 war schon der Hammer, Sims 3 ist einfach alles was ich immer wollte. Die DLC's sind top, Grafikstil 1A, Gameplay überragend. Einzig und allein, dass die Performance mit zunehmender Spieldauer einbricht (Spiel friert zwischendurch ca. 1-2 Sekunden ein). Ebenfalls hängt es sich auf, wenn man den Textureneditor öffnet, aber damit kann ich leben,    Ich liebe die Sims und stehe dazu!

    Sims 2 war schon der Hammer, Sims 3 ist einfach alles was ich immer wollte.
    Die DLC's sind top, Grafikstil 1A, Gameplay überragend. Einzig und allein, dass die Performance mit zunehmender Spieldauer einbricht (Spiel friert zwischendurch ca. 1-2 Sekunden ein).
    Ebenfalls hängt es sich auf, wenn man den Textureneditor öffnet, aber damit kann ich leben, es schmälert auch nicht den Spaß den ich mit dem Spiel habe.

    Sims 5 bitte wieder mit Open-World und der Performance von Sims 4.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best PC Game of 2009
13
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
7
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Thunderbolt
    90
    A gallant return to form and takes a direction that breathes new life into a formula that is fast reaching a decade old.
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  2. CPUGamer
    75
    The Sims 3 has immense potential as upcoming expansions start rolling into high gear. And that’s what you’re really buying: A game of potential.
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  3. ZTGD
    78
    The Sims 3 isn't a bad game, not in slightest, and too a different group of gamers this might be all they wanted, but for me this feels like a sequel that Will Wright had nothing to do with. There is no new magic, or amazing new idea that is going to re-imagine the whole series, it's just more and better stuff that we got in Sims 1.
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