The Sims 2: Castaway

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  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. GameSpy
    80
    A beautiful example of how Maxis' long-running series can renew itself and even become appealing to console owners. There's plenty to do, a lot to discover and even when everything is done players can decide to stick around the islands and keep tinkering.
  3. 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.
  5. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    A brilliantly open-ended game that's as great to learn as it is to master. [Dec 2007, p.84]
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  6. 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.
  7. GameSpot
    75
    Unfortunate technical problems bring down what is otherwise the freshest new take on a console Sims game yet.
  8. IGN
    75
    While it gives an interesting twist on the standard shipwreck concept, the hampered nature of the guidebooks, strange placement of plans in menus and continual micromanagement does hamper some of the fun of the title. However, Sims fans will find this to be a good break from the traditional Sims formula.
  9. ZTGD
    75
    I really enjoy Sims 2 Castaway. It took the stressful stat management that made Lost in Blue ulcer inducing and turned it into a funky, fun, "Lost" kind of experience.
  10. 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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Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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