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. 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.
  3. 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]
  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 »