The Sims 3

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  1. wiragita
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    i have the sims 3 from sunset valley to isla paradiso and i want to say that this game rocks! i have many story, many supernatural story, many job story, affair story, many town setting story. the music is great, listening sims music doesn't make you dork at all.

    i want to recommended this game for people who wants to know who they are: why they are born in this world? what kind music    i have the sims 3 from sunset valley to isla paradiso and i want to say that this game rocks! i have many story, many supernatural story, many job story, affair story, many town setting story. the music is great, listening sims music doesn't make you dork at all.

    i want to recommended this game for people who wants to know who they are: why they are born in this world? what kind music they prefer? what lifetime wish they want? what jobs suit them best? what trait are you?how to befriend someone? how to flirt your partner? how to get promotion? etc.

    Surely you can not copy what you do on game to real world, there is always different of course but this game is like surface guiding and i love this game.    … Expand
  2. Loughdough
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    Amazing game with lively characters and lots of places to go and things to do! Watch your characters transform into a virtual character as you control them to either go to a friend's and throw a party, or take a dip in the public pool. If you loved the Sims 2, this is the game for you!
  3. ChoBroooo
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    OMG! Best Sims game ever! I liked the Sims Bustin Out and Sims 2 on consoles, but I didn't like how there wasn't a huge open world. Luckily, Sims 3 does full justice on that. It's a steal getting it for $19.99, with a very good expansion and the best stuff pack ever made. Highly recommended. Only downside is that trying to stop playing this game is like trying to stop doing a drug, so be careful!
  4. Criticzilla
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece coming out of the mouth of Electronic Arts. I was dumbfounded by this amazing machinery. The graphics are great, and the voices are clear, so you can hear them. Although there's a bit of graphic content such as WooHoo (sexual intercourse), it's all for the better side. I do think they (Sims) can be a bit annoying and/or dramatic sometimes, but they're only doing it so it's more realistic. During fires, Sims stand up and start to freak out. In real life, you don't always get out of your chair to have a pandemonium tantrum. Other than that, it's a perfect 5 Star game!… Expand
  5. Odogreviews
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    The Sims 3 is the best life simulator out there so far. I have gotten personally so much enjoyment out of the game. But Maxis made way to many expansions for this game. The Sims really displays emotion and feeling that I have never seen in a game before. The load time is WAY TOO LONG. I would recommend this game but I would be cautious about buying any expansions because they often lead toThe Sims 3 is the best life simulator out there so far. I have gotten personally so much enjoyment out of the game. But Maxis made way to many expansions for this game. The Sims really displays emotion and feeling that I have never seen in a game before. The load time is WAY TOO LONG. I would recommend this game but I would be cautious about buying any expansions because they often lead to longer load times.… Expand
  6. MrCommonSense
    Oct 14, 2015
    8
    The sims 3 stands out as the single best sims game ever created. The open world game style design is excellent as are it's customization features. Unfortunately this game requires a top of the line gaming pc to run at it's best and since it's an EA title good luck accessing the freaking servers to register your game and gain access to the player store! This game is one of the best thingsThe sims 3 stands out as the single best sims game ever created. The open world game style design is excellent as are it's customization features. Unfortunately this game requires a top of the line gaming pc to run at it's best and since it's an EA title good luck accessing the freaking servers to register your game and gain access to the player store! This game is one of the best things EA has ever done and as anyone with half a brain will tell you they have gone straight down hill ever since. If you have a high end PC then you should buy it right away but try to get it with all of the content packs during a sale so you can get the full experience for half or less of the ridiculously high price. I truly wish EA wasn't run by a bunch of simple minded greedy and cheap rejects. There could be so much done with a sims title if it were created by a competent game publisher.

    Pros:

    A large open world game system with lots to see and do.

    Lots of customization options that allow you to build your dream home.

    The size of your house is unrestricted and is limited only by your computer's limitations.

    There are some cool content packs and even a DLC island where you can start a luxury resort.

    If you can freaking access it the player store offers loads of unique custom items that you cannot get in game.

    Cons:

    It's an EA game and EA is run by incompetent pieces of **** so the sims 3 servers, The thing that a significant portion of the game's fun factor depends on. Can be impossible to access for some people for no reason and EA won't do a damn thing to fix it either. Because they're EA. And they only know how to be worthless greedy **** holes.

    The system requirements are higher than most any other game you can think of. This game eats memory like a fat kid eats cake.

    You need an expensive gaming pc with quality parts to run it at it's peak.    … Expand
  7. PeteAkuma
    Aug 23, 2017
    9
    I've spent more time on this game than any game that i've ever played. Even more than Rome Total War. This game was practically living through my teenage life!
    I'm too tired to write an extensive review so here are some positive and negative:
    + Indescribable replayability. + Amazing graphics for it time, especially for it genre. + Very innovative for it time too, if i'm not wrong, it    I've spent more time on this game than any game that i've ever played. Even more than Rome Total War. This game was practically living through my teenage life!
    I'm too tired to write an extensive review so here are some positive and negative:
    + Indescribable replayability.
    + Amazing graphics for it time, especially for it genre.
    + Very innovative for it time too, if i'm not wrong, it was the 1st semi-open world life simulation game.
    + Fun Fun Fun!

    - Too buggy some times, especially in Isla Paradiso, you have to use MasterController and Overwatch Mod in order to play it smoothly.
    - Too many expansions, if you want a full experience like i do, you gotta pay a lot!    … Expand
  8. niel1000000
    Jul 16, 2015
    8
    Sims 3 is an amazing game, that is very life like. I am looking forward to getting the new Expansion Packs. The amount of content is great. it feels like real simulation not the garbage what sims 4 is.

    the open world should be in all sims games.
  9. AriseAndBe
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    The possibilities are endless in this AMAZING game. It's one of those games that you play almost non-stop for about a month, leave for a few months and then repeat over and over again.
    The Sims 4 doesn't even hold a candle to the greatness of Sims 3
  10. ZiltonReviews
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    This is the best main Sims title that was made. The Sims 3 is very realistic and there's so much you can do with each Sim you control and that right there deserves every single credit it gets. Masterpiece!
  11. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Sims é um jogo muito especial. Mesmo com seus bugs irritantes, seus vários erros e com aqueles "The Sims 3 parou de funcionar", as suas qualidades superam TUDO! Todos os sistemas implementados são maravilhosos, mas dou destaque ao mapa. É um jogo que realmente vale a pena.… Expand
  12. GamecubeLover
    Jul 4, 2016
    9
    Not as good as the 1st and not to nostalgic but this game has the best and most useful expansion packs and the game is more addicting than sims 2 and 4. I love this game!
  13. 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.
  14. Alv2310
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    The Sims 3 has become one of my favourite games; with its expansions (and even without them) your experience playing this game will be simply wonderful. I really highly recommend this game if you love simulation games.
  15. EvanGamer2008
    Jun 29, 2017
    9
    The Sims 3 is a good game I play it on steam it runs well on my 4 gb computer.
    and ending on the 7/5/2017 most games are on sale I got the game for 5 bucks
    and 2 expansion packs for 10 bucks
  16. tsampson25
    Aug 6, 2017
    9
    Sims 3 is amazing! It's an older game so the graphics aren't amazing, but the variety to control your sims is great! It's such a good game that the only thing the Sims 4 does better is graphics. Now, this game is one point away from 10 points. My reason for that is because as usual, it's another game EA released unfinished and sold the rest of it in like ten, two dollar DLC packs, whichSims 3 is amazing! It's an older game so the graphics aren't amazing, but the variety to control your sims is great! It's such a good game that the only thing the Sims 4 does better is graphics. Now, this game is one point away from 10 points. My reason for that is because as usual, it's another game EA released unfinished and sold the rest of it in like ten, two dollar DLC packs, which really makes it feel like your missing out but that's alright because the Sims 3 does just fine without them.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. Apacz
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    The life simulator perfection at it's finest.

    I like every single bit of the game - the world, CAS (although I think that the Sims 4 CAS is better, because you can just pick a body part on your sim by your mouse, and change it, for ex. you can just get your mouse on your sims stomach and get it fatter or skinnier), the house creator, the furniture, the clothes, and many more. You don't    The life simulator perfection at it's finest.

    I like every single bit of the game - the world, CAS (although I think that the Sims 4 CAS is better, because you can just pick a body part on your sim by your mouse, and change it, for ex. you can just get your mouse on your sims stomach and get it fatter or skinnier), the house creator, the furniture, the clothes, and many more. You don't even really need to get CC for your sims, but if you want to - go ahead. :D    … Expand
  19. 6ATOHbl4
    Jun 9, 2019
    8
    A really good game. Not as good as The Sims 2, but pretty alright though, I must admit.
  20. 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
  21. Bbplayer
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    The first game I ever got addicted to. I still rarely will find myself coming back to this game. Only problem is the loading times and glitches.
  22. 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
  23. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
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  24. gulbaba1996
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    Good Superstar Awesome Score 90
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  25. 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?
  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. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Сотни часов я провел в этой игре, сотни часов смеха и плохой оптимизации. Классика.
  31. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Удачное развитие серии, которое раздвинуло границы и открыло открытый мир без загрузок
  32. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A big technological step forward compared to previous games. Spent many hours in it.
  33. kasiakumka
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    Im still playing it after many years, it has to be good. I recommend it to all girls :)
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
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  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. aaronnmp96
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    probably the best sims game, although it can be very repetitive and monotonous
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
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#13 Best PC Game of 2009
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#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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