The Sims

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 577 out of 804
  2. Mixed: 172 out of 804
  3. Negative: 55 out of 804
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  1. C.Doyle
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Loved it!
  2. SamL.
    May 4, 2003
    10
    The Sims is such a great game, and I cannot see how anyone can hate it. True, it does get a bit repetative, but the game makes you want to play it over and over again. One of the only decent games these days that doesn't involve shooting people or mindless gore.
  3. C.Doyle
    Sep 30, 2004
    10
    Loved it!
  4. Jackie
    Jul 12, 2002
    10
    THIS GAME RULES, it can get boring but i've got ALL the add ons so it gets interesting once u add them, now I'm just waiting for sims online! YAYAYAY I LUV THE SIMS.
  5. HayleyC.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    This game is soooo cool and fun i go on this game every night after school.
  6. LimZ.
    Jun 14, 2004
    10
    This is the best of the best in computer simulations.
  7. KarlN.
    Sep 21, 2007
    10
    A brilliant game. It's a long way from being a good people simulator, but it's surprising how complex behaviors can arise out of a basic needs-driven model of human behavior. I look forward to seeing how the game could be further developed in the future.
  8. ArthurP
    Aug 13, 2008
    10
    I remember playing this years and years ago, it was my favorite game then, the building, the songs, looking after your family and progressing mesmerized me. It's one of those games you get so into it you forget your playing a game. Today I got the game again and tonnes of wonderful memories came back about this game. So in summary, yes its an old game, the graphics are no way near as I remember playing this years and years ago, it was my favorite game then, the building, the songs, looking after your family and progressing mesmerized me. It's one of those games you get so into it you forget your playing a game. Today I got the game again and tonnes of wonderful memories came back about this game. So in summary, yes its an old game, the graphics are no way near as the modern sims, but it one of the most interesting and enjoyable games ever to be released. I was very disappointed with the sims 2, probably because it can never live upto the original sims.… Expand
  9. SimoliasS.
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    the game that took many many hours of my life from me...the best game I have ever played and...besides maby sims 2 or spore...ever will.
  10. BrendonStander
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    This was the begining of the Best Selling PC game franchise and World Record smasher, The Sims. Im happy with the start and will always be a classic game to remember, even though graphics wasnt good, but ey. It was number one!! :)
  11. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time.
  12. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I have so much memory with this game. The fact that this game was the first in the franchise and had this great fresh idea make it a masterpiece for me.
  13. Hechss
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Playing The Sims is a unique experience. In my opinion, neither the competitors nor the 2, 3 and 4 sequels have caught the perfect, rounded formula the original Sims had. Newer versions are more fancy but gameplay was way better and faster in that game.
  14. Wolfie1987
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    The Sims 1 + all expansions is the best Sims. It's addictive, has infinite replay value, the soundtrack is fantastic, the AI is revolutionary. Just a revolutionary amazing game.
  15. AdrianoFox
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    It's magic, it's fun, it's... awesome. It's one of the best games I've ever played. The graphics might be old, but gameplay is incredible. It is and will always be the best game of the series. Period.
  16. XandWacky
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    I grew up with this game. I played it for years and years and years. I loved every moment even if EA published it. If you want to get into the Sims now and understand why it has a place in the hearts of many, then definetely consider buying this title.
  17. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Nostalgic as it is it is Sim 1's 16th year since being released. This game is proved that EA isn't fully all trash. This game is fun where you create people and your house and everything else this game is really awesome! Nostalgic is the word that it takes and keeps.
  18. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Why only 7.9 user score? This game was revolutionary. It's a simulation of everyday life. It's fun to create yourself in-game and even recreate your own house.
  19. BerceGampu
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    The Sims surely a mind blowing games. We just remembered playing tamagotchi, Pokemon etc But now we play a human being with all them needs. One of the best games concept and experienced on its era.
  20. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в своем жанре, которая затянула у экранов миллионы игроков, в то время просто была невероятной. 10/10 серия живет и развивается
  21. SeyeerGame
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    life simulator, what could be worse, right? You have little to do in real life? So are you still going to play life simulator? Well, you are sick!

    Симулятор жизни, что может быть хуже, правда? Тебе мало чем заняться в реальной жизни? Так ты все еще будешь играть в симулятор жизни? Ну ты болен!    life simulator, what could be worse, right? You have little to do in real life? So are you still going to play life simulator? Well, you are sick!

    Симулятор жизни, что может быть хуже, правда? Тебе мало чем заняться в реальной жизни? Так ты все еще будешь играть в симулятор жизни? Ну ты болен!
  22. cezar88augusto
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This game should get a 10! It was released over two decades ago and marked an entire generation. Everyone knows The Sims. Everyone who owned a computer in the early 2000s might have played. I remember I had such a bad computer when I was young, I even deleted files in Windows 95 to play The Sims.

    The Sims was one of the most remarkable games in the history of computers!
  23. halleprematarum
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite computer games ever! The sims is so fun, classic, and nostalgic for me as well. Although the graphics of the game aren't exactly spectacular compared to today's standards, the game is still impressively entertaining and fun. What more is there to say, it's a classic and it will always be an iconic and fun game for many generations to come.
  24. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!
  25. Kekigri355
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
  26. RobertB.
    Jun 10, 2001
    9
    Mysteriously addictive. For some reason, it's fun to make someone else do all the stuff that, in reality, you should be out doing (cleaning up the house, working your way up the corporate ladder, etc.)
  27. Courts
    Mar 18, 2004
    9
    This game is a blast. I really enjoy playing it. I think this game is good because it gives you hours and hours of great fun.
  28. MafiaGuy
    Nov 1, 2003
    9
    Hopefully Maxis will create some expansion packs for this game and add in more features.
  29. MattM.
    Oct 12, 2003
    9
    ++++This is game is a very good game. I must say it is one simulator that I truly enjoyed. I'm one who pays a lot of attention to the details and this game does it. Programmers added a little 'behind the scenes' thing in there and I loved it. I love how the sims acutally use real chess moves, that there are over 1.000 animations and there are hundreds of things that I ++++This is game is a very good game. I must say it is one simulator that I truly enjoyed. I'm one who pays a lot of attention to the details and this game does it. Programmers added a little 'behind the scenes' thing in there and I loved it. I love how the sims acutally use real chess moves, that there are over 1.000 animations and there are hundreds of things that I absolutley loved about the game. ----Some let downs that were in there were the censors, but I got rid of them. Also it took a little while for me to do certain things like walk across my house. It would sometimes take well past 15 to get to my carpool. Sometimes you would give a command to a sim but they would just stand there for a bit. ===Final comments: I really like this game and bought it on my Birthday in 1998 and I just started up again with the Hot Date Expansion pack. For some reason I don't seem to get sick of it.… Expand
  30. KeiraC.
    Aug 2, 2004
    9
    This game is oddly engrossing. Who would think that controlling a human would be so fun??? It sucked me in like Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life did. It does have its flaws, but stil it is FUNFUNFUN!!! I'd say more, but I'd take up the whole page! :P
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#2 Best PC Game of 2000
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Game Fan
    94
    Besides bringing out the voyeur inside of me, I've found "The Sims" to be the most addictive and wholly enthralling game I've played in ages.
  2. Cincinnati Enquirer
    88
    The game is really fun despite all of the tasks you have to remember.
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  3. FiringSquad
    92
    A refreshing and at times thought-provoking human-scale simulation.
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