Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 33
  2. Negative: 5 out of 33
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    47
    Shooting centerfolds and putting together a magazine is halfway interesting, but the gameplay is nothing more than a third-rate "Sims" clone. [April 2005, p.114]
  2. Graphics are heavily influenced by "The Sims" but with fewer animations, while the repetitive gameplay makes playing the missions unlikely despite bosoms. The exposed pixels do not make up for a simplistic and tedious game - invest in the real thing instead. [GamesMaster]
  3. For a while, it is rather enjoyable to cruise by and experience the closest thing you’ll ever have to being anything like Hef, but you'll quickly long for deeper gameplay or a more real sense of progression. Use that $50 on 3 years’ worth of Playboy subscriptions instead.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    There's no challenge, and there's no variety. [Apr 2005, p.103]
  5. A lousy game through and through. Like “The Guy Game” it provides little more than a flimsy premise to hide the fact that all there is to do is see breasts on your Playstation 2. From both a game play and technical standpoint, this game is a mess.

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. Dec 2, 2022
    7
    mock game, but funny and with a camera and gameplay that are very reminiscent of The Sims, only more immoral
  2. Feb 8, 2020
    9
    It’s **** hot and sexy but not as good as Shark Tale for the PlayStation 2 Entertainment System
  3. Dec 13, 2012
    6
    This was far better than I expected it to be. It was interesting on seeing the inner workings of the Playboy empire. You know the businessThis was far better than I expected it to be. It was interesting on seeing the inner workings of the Playboy empire. You know the business side. At its core it's really just a an average business game with rather tame sex & nudity. Overall: An OK game worth a quick go if you're curious. Full Review »