The Sims 2: Castaway

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  • Summary: Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters,Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Games Master UK
    89
    One of the easiest Sims to play with an interesting adventure game style. [Dec 2007, P.66]
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  2. Deeko
    80
    In the end, Sims 2: Castaway is one of the more entertaining Sim titles to come out in a while and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not giving it a shot. It's certainly not a stereotypical Sim title and almost anyone can pick this game up and give it a whirl.
  3. Game Chronicles
    78
    If you enjoy the Sims games, welcome the challenge of open-ended gameplay, and don’t mind some of the building limitations, you might also have a blast with Castaway’s unique take on classic Sims 2 gameplay.
  4. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    75
    Not a classic but probably one of the best Sims on consoles. It’s true that some of the magic is lost due to some objectives with obscure solutions and the excessive loadings. But the concept can be quite appealing at times. [Dec 2007]
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  5. GameZone
    70
    Die-hard Sims 2 fans might do well to avoid this, while those looking to enjoy the challenge of surviving on a deserted island – and who do not mind a bit of redundant tasks – should find this a decent escape.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    60
    Sadly, the best Sims game for a long time is almost crippled by tiresome loading times that hobble the action. [Christmas 2007, p.111]
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  7. Eurogamer
    50
    I love the concept, and applaud the idea of using the Sims framework to create something more hands-on in nature...But the game is undeniably patchy and full of scrappy design decisions that push the player away rather than drawing them in. It's so rough around the edges that I even ejected the disc to check it said review code.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. loppygamerBR
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Fenomenal um dos melhores jogos que joguei no ps2 muito divertido,montar as casas com madeiras pegar comida na floresta, ir em varios lugaresFenomenal um dos melhores jogos que joguei no ps2 muito divertido,montar as casas com madeiras pegar comida na floresta, ir em varios lugares diferentes,fazer instrumentos pra ouvir musica kkkkk e muito bom.… Expand
  2. uk_gamer
    Aug 26, 2013
    9
    This game I played it to death and even to this day I play it for hours. Must have. You need to ban together with other sims to make a smallThis game I played it to death and even to this day I play it for hours. Must have. You need to ban together with other sims to make a small comunity of sims on the island and givd them jobs to assist the rest of the groups The only thing that holds it back are the loading screens they are so long but it is a great game.… Expand
  4. Suzannel;etham
    Nov 1, 2007
    8
    I do not have this game but I want to buy it because according to one of my friends it seems cool, she says and some of the comments seemI do not have this game but I want to buy it because according to one of my friends it seems cool, she says and some of the comments seem quite good. The problem is in the official nintendo mag it says it is a rubbish game and it is the worst sim game ever but everybody has their own appiniouns so I think ill like it, who agrees??… Expand
  5. ItsRaininMen
    Jun 20, 2013
    8
    Sims 2 Castaway is a very fun game! While a lot of the Sims games focus is building relationships between your characters and decorating, it'sSims 2 Castaway is a very fun game! While a lot of the Sims games focus is building relationships between your characters and decorating, it's fun to see a Sims game where your focus is about survival, while still having the option to do normal Sims-game type stuff like relationships and decoration, even if it isn't in as much depth as the other games. Definitely recommended.… Expand
  6. sabenemre
    Jun 13, 2019
    7
    While the game has it’s flaws, it is a very refreshing type of sims game indeed! Gameplay isn’t smooth, lots of content. A nice casualWhile the game has it’s flaws, it is a very refreshing type of sims game indeed! Gameplay isn’t smooth, lots of content. A nice casual “survival” game.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#49 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#18 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007