The Sims 3

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1235 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 288 out of 1235
  3. Negative: 106 out of 1235
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  1. PenetratorGod
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    I've always liked it more than the fourth game, and I've played it more. Despite EA's horrible DLC policy, it still makes more sense to play this than the fourth game.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    7
    Pretty good game about building your own house and family. I spend some time on building my home and enjoyed that :)
  5. 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many years to come as EA likely wont ever make a better sims game, the sims 4 sure wasn't. Sure the game looks a bit outdated mainly the sims and shadows (wish we could get a remaster maybe theres a mod idk) and the game does run a bit slow at times tho this is mainly just on really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many years to come as EA likely wont ever make a better sims game, the sims 4 sure wasn't. Sure the game looks a bit outdated mainly the sims and shadows (wish we could get a remaster maybe theres a mod idk) and the game does run a bit slow at times tho this is mainly just on really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
  6. 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.
  7. aaronnmp96
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    probably the best sims game, although it can be very repetitive and monotonous
  8. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
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  9. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    6
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  10. Blackshine
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
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  11. gulbaba1996
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
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  12. 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
  13. l1lj4
    Jun 5, 2022
    7
    sims 3 never miss. much better than the others, best sims game so far. sim creating could be little more wider tho.
  14. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
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  15. 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!
  16. 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.
  17. Wondux
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    Very fun game. I liked either cheating and getting a very easy life, or trying to kill characters in a pool, or actually simulating real life.
  18. danielr125
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    The Best game in the world ! Fantastic absolutly fantastic game ! Thanks ea
  19. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
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  20. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  21. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Удачное развитие серии, которое раздвинуло границы и открыло открытый мир без загрузок
  22. MrPajamas
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    The Sims 3. The simulator I spent the most of all. Right from the beginning, I was enchanted by the graphics, which again missed some of the piece compared to previous parts and the game looks much better. Not only does it look, but it is. You have even more options for creating a Sim, and this time you can really create it in the form of you, if you want. Luxury house construction. LotsThe Sims 3. The simulator I spent the most of all. Right from the beginning, I was enchanted by the graphics, which again missed some of the piece compared to previous parts and the game looks much better. Not only does it look, but it is. You have even more options for creating a Sim, and this time you can really create it in the form of you, if you want. Luxury house construction. Lots of options, which are again part of DLC. What's great is the opportunity to go to town and overall the fact that you don't have to spend the whole game in your house is great. It's a shame that you don't explore that much, because as I mentioned, a lot of it should already be in the game, but it's not and you're forced to pay the DLC developers. For me, a good game that still improves the second, but repeats the same mistake and that is paid content. Once you have all the DLCs, hundreds of hours of content await you. But as soon as you play a classic game without any DLC, you will play up to a hundred and then you will find that you no longer have much to do in the game. For me, a good game that could have been great, but paid DLC knocks it all down. Nevertheless, I recommend The Sims 3.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Сотни часов я провел в этой игре, сотни часов смеха и плохой оптимизации. Классика.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A big technological step forward compared to previous games. Spent many hours in it.
  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. kasiakumka
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    Im still playing it after many years, it has to be good. I recommend it to all girls :)
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Awards & Rankings

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