The Sims: Unleashed

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. Computer Gaming World
    100
    By impacting the micro and macro of Sims life, Unleashed isn't just a great addition, it's essential. [Dec 2002, p.122]
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  2. GameNow
    100
    Fans will appreciate the inventive dynamics and interactions that Unleashed brings to the original game. [Dec 2002, p.76]
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    97
    Totally packed with new features that Sims fans will love, and if you like animals, you'll absolutely love it. It is always great to see an expansion pack that adds so much life to a game - quite literally in the case of The Sims Unleashed.
  5. Game Chronicles
    92
    You owe it to yourself, and your sims, to give them the widest range of human experience currently available.
  6. GameZone
    91
    After welcoming the precocious and mischievous fur-balls (and other assortment) into your home, you’ll wonder how you could have lived without them.
  7. Armchair Empire
    88
    Provides a great new breath of fresh air into the game. The pets are so much fun to interact with, you may just start to ignore other areas of Sims living.
  8. PC Gameworld
    88
    Unleashed’s addition of pets (and all that comes with them) to The Sims world fills in one of the few remaining gaps in this popular series and makes it more entertaining than ever.
  9. GameSpy
    85
    Adds a great deal to play with, despite occasional frustrations.
  10. Gaming Age
    83
    The pet AI is a delight to watch. When the dog rolls onto his/her back when you pet her you just want to stare at the screen and say, “awwwww…”
  11. Game Over Online
    82
    The pets do add a new dimension to the game, though, and so does Old Town.
  12. GameSpot
    80
    The core game--and its various problems--is definitely starting to show its age, but if you've ever enjoyed The Sims at least a little, you'll probably find Unleashed to be a worthwhile add-on.
  13. Gamer's Pulse
    80
    Adds a whole new dimension to The SIMS world that I felt it was dearly missing.
  14. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    One of the better expansions for The Sims owners, and especially for pet lovers.
  15. Game Revolution
    75
    Another solid expansion which relies on adding depth and fun rather than tons of goodies.

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best PC Game of 2002
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#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
  1. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Didn’t enjoy this as much as a did ad there were a lot of bugs in the game. I wish there was more interactions with the pets. Loved theDidn’t enjoy this as much as a did ad there were a lot of bugs in the game. I wish there was more interactions with the pets. Loved the music though.… Full Review »
  2. Andrea
    Mar 12, 2005
    9
    Rocks but animals sometimes make the guests mad so u can't make that many friends.
  3. KiraC.
    Jan 13, 2005
    9
    :) Gotta love them pets. I think though that the graphics could use improvement :/
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