The Sims: Livin' Large

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. ActionTrip
    91
    Gorgeous, polished, clever and exciting.
  2. GameZone
    90
    The new characters and the new soap opera situations all make for a lot of fun in the same fascinating world.
  3. GamePro
    90
    If you didn't like the original game, this expansion probably won't change your mind, but if you loved "The Sims," then "Livin' Large" will have you lovin' it even more.
  5. Electric Playground
    90
    Not only does it add to the original product, but it seems to morph it into something slightly different and new, something definitely a bit more comedic and a bit larger than life.
  6. GMR Magazine
    90
    This one gives you a whole new set of career paths and more clutter for you Sim life. [Feb 2003, p.94]
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  7. Daily Radar
    88
    After all, at the end of the day, what better accomplishment could a Sim have than to own a robot, have a vibrating bed full of cute neighbors and be the leader of their very own cult?
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  8. TotalGames.net
    86
    The extra elements – such as the chemistry set, the work bench, the vibrating bed, the magic lamp and so on, coupled with the great new NPCs – including the Grim Reaper, the Genie of the Lamp and Frankenstein’s monster – ensure that The Sims: Livin’ It Up will add plenty more fun to the successful original Sims formula.
  9. GamerWeb PC
    85
    Until Maxis lets us create our own material possessions with the click of the mouse, this is the closest you'll get.
  10. PC Gamer
    85
    A great buy for Sims junkies; and if you missed the first one, go out and buy both. [Nov 2000, p.137]
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  11. Spank!
    83
    Removes some of the frustrations of the original game with the 5 extra careers paths, 120 new objects, 50 controllable families and addition of the genie and chemistry set.
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  12. Gamers' Temple
    82
    While it is convenient that they've included many objects available on the web on this CD, it would have been nicer to see even more new, never seen before objects.
  13. Gamezilla!
    82
    If you're a fan of "The Sims" and you don't have a copy of Livin' Large yet, you need to drop everything and go get it now.
  14. GameSpy
    82
    Fans of the original game can find nearly as many objects and tiles on the net for free, and may not get enough replay value out of the expansion pack to make it worth the cost.
  15. GameSpot
    81
    It was intended to be a bundle of new content, new furnishings, and a few new options that would make your sims' lives even more exciting, and in that regard, it succeeds.
  16. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Hard-core fans will love how the new features affect long-term gameplay, and casual players will find some of the more outrageous scenarios quite amusing.
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  17. CheckOut
    80
    If you ever thought that Bob Newbie was just a little bit boring, look out, because he just changed into his buttless chaps and he's headed for your hot tub.
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  18. Game Over Online
    80
    If you grew tiresome of the repetitive nature of the Sims, Livin' Large probably won't change your mind if for more than a few hours while you acquaint yourself with it's new additions. However, if you're still hooked on these virtual life forms, Livin' Large is a must-have expansion pack. For the majority of us, it's probably the later.
  19. Maxim Online
    80
    You won’t find any new gameplay features, but what you do get a skies-are-the-limit bevy of new eclectic characters, gaudy furniture, and fancy-pants neighborhoods.
  20. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The new situations and scenarios brought about by the new additions are truly enjoyable, and are easily sufficient to cause former Sims addicts to suffer another relapse.
  21. Happy Puppy
    80
    Upping the slob factor, you can now select "slacker" as an occupation, lower the neatness factor, and voila! Suddenly you've got your own Richard Linklater movie.
  22. Game Revolution
    75
    A nice, though hardly necessary, expansion to one of the most innovative games yet to come down the pike, and a must-have for any true Sim fanatic.
  23. IGN
    75
    Most of the new additions are just wallpaper (no pun intended) on the same walls.
  24. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    In the end, The Sims does mimic real life: if you aren't happy, new stuff is only a fleeting solution.

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best PC Game of 2000
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#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Remember this very well when it came our loved the robot that does everything for you and the genie who sometimes grants your wishes.
  2. EuroBurro
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    The Sims: Livin' Large is a great first expansion to The Sims, and I can't think that I could ever play The Sims 1 without it. The expansionThe Sims: Livin' Large is a great first expansion to The Sims, and I can't think that I could ever play The Sims 1 without it. The expansion feels a lot like Maxis testing the water, and most of the content are flashy Las Vegas, and medieval decorations and furniture, but it definitely is not a stuff pack. The biggest reason to buy this expansion is probably the fact that it adds a second Sim Lane, with some pre-made houses and the surprisingly memorable Mashuga family. The game also adds six blank worlds for you to populate with your own creations.

    The game really lives up to it's title; everything is about Livin' Large! You have slot machines, garish, tasteless house decorations, golden statues in underpants, crystal balls, and even a creepy Tragic Clown that won't leave you alone.

    This expansion is a blatantly absurd, and entertaining addition to the already great original Sims.    … Full Review »
  3. Drea
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    L.L baby livin large!!!!!! the game is awesome.
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