The Sims 2

 PlayStation 2
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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 196 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 196
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 196
  3. Negative: 87 out of 196
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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Despite not liking The Sims too much as a teen (i played it a lot as a child), i gave this game a chance because of the 2 players option... and i loved it. Me and my brother spent some super fun days just... playing the sims lol. I remember the console could barely keep up with both of us doing stuff at the same time, and the game would slow a lot constantly. I didnt care, obviously. I wasDespite not liking The Sims too much as a teen (i played it a lot as a child), i gave this game a chance because of the 2 players option... and i loved it. Me and my brother spent some super fun days just... playing the sims lol. I remember the console could barely keep up with both of us doing stuff at the same time, and the game would slow a lot constantly. I didnt care, obviously. I was a young teen, enjoying my holidays with my brother at my grandma's house. Good old times...… Expand
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    Why so many bad ratings for this game? He is great! It has the most beautiful graphics of The Sims on PS2, incredible animations for 2005, and best of all... It doesn't point click like all the Sims that.

    10,000 bulets
  3. aaronnmp96
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a great memory for me, it's not the best in the series but it's fun and it has a story mode… Expand
  4. AllGray
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    Joguei muito the sims 2 para playstation 2. Muitas hora mesmo, foi um dos melhores jogos que tive para Ps2.
    A interface era EXTREMAMENTE simples e intuitiva, pra mim foi uma revolução pode controlar o personagem de forma livre, sem ter que ficar clicando, para então o personagem ir, muito chato, eu joguei o "Castway", "urbz" e "Bustin out", e de MUITO LONGE o The Sims 2 foi o melhor, sem    Joguei muito the sims 2 para playstation 2. Muitas hora mesmo, foi um dos melhores jogos que tive para Ps2.
    A interface era EXTREMAMENTE simples e intuitiva, pra mim foi uma revolução pode controlar o personagem de forma livre, sem ter que ficar clicando, para então o personagem ir, muito chato, eu joguei o "Castway", "urbz" e "Bustin out", e de MUITO LONGE o The Sims 2 foi o melhor, sem comparação.
    Quem tiver playstation 2 e tiver curiosidade sobre os jogos da saga "sims" que foram lançados para o PlayStation 2, recomendo o "The Sims 2".    … Expand
  5. Izabella13
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    To the people that didn't rate it as a 10, who do you think you are? This game represents my childhood. It's amazing. The first game I ever played.
  6. hundead309
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    ugly and ugly graphics, terrible gameplay, simple customization, we have some objects and this summer there are not half the things you can do on the sims 2 pc without expansion
  7. MisterBen64
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    The best Sims of all time:
    - The direct control is excellent !
    - There is a story mode, which does discover different places and characters !
    - There is a 2 player mode !
  8. MegaMetaMan
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    This game was one of my favorites back in the '0Xs. Not only does it have a story mode (Which the newer games try to emulate with side quests, but truly lack) but it also is the only game featuring the awesome-yet-short-lived Direct Control mechanic. It has a good catalogue size and some unique gimmick items (Genie, costume trunk) as well as a nice conversation system. Though taking careThis game was one of my favorites back in the '0Xs. Not only does it have a story mode (Which the newer games try to emulate with side quests, but truly lack) but it also is the only game featuring the awesome-yet-short-lived Direct Control mechanic. It has a good catalogue size and some unique gimmick items (Genie, costume trunk) as well as a nice conversation system. Though taking care of my sims was never something I was good at (Cheat city, baby) the game was still a wacky, fun game.
    Pros:
    >Control ghosts
    >Easy resurrection
    >No permadeath
    >Fun items and gameplay
    >Story mode
    Cons:
    >No internet connectivity (Not sure if the PC version had this. Disregard this if it didn't.)
    >Not the largest clothing selection
    >No object colour customization (Again, disregard if the PC version couldn't do this either)
    >Do you want your sim to be an adult or an adult ghost? Disclaimer: To create an adult ghost sim, kill an adult sim

    In conclusion, The Sims 2 Console Version is undoubtedly in my Top 5 PS2 Games of All Time, and near-certainly in my Top 15 Games of All Time.    … Expand
  9. FilemonBR
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    O melhor the sims, the sims 2 , engraçado e divertido, graficos bons para o ps2, e muita mais muita coisa para se fazer durante o jogo, a crianção esta muito legal
  10. ZiltonReviews
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Game Rating (8.5): The Sims 2 improves in every level and aspect from the first The Sims. This was a very fun game and addictive at many points while playing.
  11. SuperWooper
    Aug 11, 2014
    7
    I've had so many great memories and nights of staying up until 4 in the morning with this game. Although it may not be as great as the PC version and has multiple bugs, it doesn't take away from the charm and laughs that this game delivers. But if I were to buy another Sims game, I wouldn't think about buying any other port for it but for the PC.
  12. Watersson
    Jan 15, 2014
    3
    The port on the ps2 is tragic! Starting with the ever-problematic graphics hopeless ending soundtrack ... Really it is hopeless ... How did this game came from EA? I'm a fan of the Sims but this game is ... so ... fatal.I give this game 3 just because I like the Sims (pc)
  13. ERB
    Aug 1, 2013
    6
    It is a good game but because of the game bugs It ruined it all.
  14. RedMaxwell
    Jun 18, 2013
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A few years ago, I bought a used copy of this game for about $12.00, only to find out that this game was $12.00 too much. The graphics are mediocre, the gameplay is slow and choppy, and takes too long to load. The Sim customization feature is blase and ugly. The soundtrack may be passable, but that isn't saying much. I've heard much better music in the soundtrack for The Sims 1. The game's AI unresponsive most of the time and are a real pain in the ass to deal with. The Sims that you can control in Story Mode (other than your main Sim; this includes Sims such as Farah, Don, Partrizio, Isabella, Betty, Victor, etc.) have as much depth as stale, unbuttered toast. There is nothing interesting about any of them, unlike some other characters in previous installments of Sims games. You don't care if they become depressed from lack of socialization, get fired from their job, or even "die". The "Story Mode" in this game is also very bland and feels like nothing but a boring chore, as well as the "Free Mode" option. But the nail that seals the coffin is the lack of features that are offered in this game, unlike what the Sims 2 on the PC brought us. You can't build houses with stairs, have children, or die for good in this game. Nope-you just become a ghost and screw around until you decide to be revived by the Grim Reaper by either winning a challenge to a fiddling contest or paying up some simoleons. Overall, this game is nothing but a waste of time and money. If you are a hardcore Simmer as much as I am and just have to own every Sims game in your collection, do yourself a favor and stay away from this terrible game. Don't even buy it for a cent, because would still be too much to buy this piece of goat dung that is The Sims 2 on the PS2. If you happen to own the PC version of the Sims 2, please just stick with that.… Expand
  15. Jboy2468
    Mar 29, 2012
    7
    The Sims 2 for the PS2 is a good port. You control "sims" you create and simulate their lives. Although the other games were masterpieces, this game is missing some things that made the PC games extremely fun. 1 story houses, preset story goals, and 4 lots make this game fall short in features and free will. Fortunately, awesome gameplay, colorful sims, and an advanced chat system made meThe Sims 2 for the PS2 is a good port. You control "sims" you create and simulate their lives. Although the other games were masterpieces, this game is missing some things that made the PC games extremely fun. 1 story houses, preset story goals, and 4 lots make this game fall short in features and free will. Fortunately, awesome gameplay, colorful sims, and an advanced chat system made me enjoy this game anyhow. Pretty good for a port!… Expand
  16. consumer
    Dec 25, 2010
    5
    The PS2's Sims 2 game lags a lot. Friends are difficult to make, so does the skill building. Everything is expensive. With so many goals to achieve with so few improvement the developers made, the game is similar to agreeing to a statement that you actually disagree.
  17. KurtT
    Nov 5, 2009
    5
    Bummer game. What's bad is you can't have children. It was so much better on PC because every day (except for Saturdays and Sundays), your child sim could go to school and bring back homework and play with toys.
  18. TaylerG
    May 9, 2009
    9
    Ok. first of all, on sims 2, you can't have babies. So what!? You can still have a house and everything else! and guess what? You CAN have a baby! Get a heart bed, whoohoo once, then kiss romantically excactly 15 times. if you puke, and start getting bigger by the days, then your sim is prego! but it only works sometimes. I got a baby the first time, then I didn't the second Ok. first of all, on sims 2, you can't have babies. So what!? You can still have a house and everything else! and guess what? You CAN have a baby! Get a heart bed, whoohoo once, then kiss romantically excactly 15 times. if you puke, and start getting bigger by the days, then your sim is prego! but it only works sometimes. I got a baby the first time, then I didn't the second times. it's kinda like a cheat code that most people dont know. please try it and stop complaining!… Expand
  19. MooMoo
    Feb 25, 2009
    1
    No wonder I found this game cheap! I only bought it for 20 bucks... And I don't even enjoy it! There's no children, stairs, etc.

    Ugh! I wish there was. I have the Sims 2 for PC but my computer is just toooo slow :[ I'm so disappointed and dying to play.
  20. hannahluscombe
    Feb 20, 2009
    1
    i dont get the game what so ever i wouldnt get it you cant hav KIDS or AGE so all u can do is make a stupied house and you dont even get 2 floors PEOPLE DONT GET THE GAME trust me i have tryed for a baby so many times i think the first one is better then this fkin game so dont bother tryin to hav one get sims on pc woo
  21. DeyonnaPittman
    Nov 23, 2008
    1
    ummmmmmmmmm when i first got the game i thought it would be som f*** ing fun but then there was no two stories or kids wtf im so disspointede and at game stop it only cost 19.99 but wtf i hate dis game its so boring damn sims 2 for ps2 suck
  22. kimlove
    Nov 7, 2008
    0
    the game sucks balls u cant have a baby and at has a thing to make a family u cant make a family with male or female. u need kids to the game makes me want to kill the guy who made this game.
    so iam taking it back to gamestop . THIS GAME SUCKS MAN BALLS thats why i gave it a
  23. DedralovesTheSims2
    Aug 6, 2008
    0
    The Sims 2 game for ps2 sucks! EA, you know you can do better than that! We waste our money buying this game when all you can do is get married,that sucks! Please make the Sims 3 for ps2 exactly like the PC game, I granteed you'll make more money that way!:)
  24. ShelbsC
    Jul 23, 2008
    1
    The first Sims game I played was the pets one and I was all excited thinking you could have a family...But NO. and I don't like how they tricked us into thinking we could have a family on the trailer. I watched that and I was like oh cool we can have babies and age. But it was all lies.At least the pets one is better than the original Sims 2.You can have SOMETHING on there.
  25. TiaN.
    Jun 25, 2008
    10
    I like dis game but its a bummer that u can't av kids or age.
  26. Sammie
    Jun 23, 2008
    0
    Okay so. it took the game FOREVER to get to where I live. and once it did, I was excited to buy it because you were supposed to be able to start your life out from a baby. BUT THAT IS ONLY IN THE COMPUTER VERSION. They should have said something about it. I mean ITS THE SAME GAME HELLOOO!?! They should have the SAME features. It costs JUST as much. I honestly think it was a WASTE OF TIME Okay so. it took the game FOREVER to get to where I live. and once it did, I was excited to buy it because you were supposed to be able to start your life out from a baby. BUT THAT IS ONLY IN THE COMPUTER VERSION. They should have said something about it. I mean ITS THE SAME GAME HELLOOO!?! They should have the SAME features. It costs JUST as much. I honestly think it was a WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!… Expand
  27. ElektraF.
    Apr 27, 2008
    1
    This game was a huge rip off!! }:-( I thought it'd be better than the first. I thought that when they were supposed to WHOHOO a baby would come. I mean theres NO pregnancy, NO ageing, NO 2 storied houses, NO FUN!!!! I hope ur happy. But on the bright side i get 2 return this piece of $#!% bak 2 the store for SIMS3 BABY!
  28. Ashley....
    Apr 17, 2008
    6
    I like the game it's so cool and my friend has the same one that's what made me bought it because it was so cool. But after I look at all these zero's on this website is just weird. I keep on trying to get a baby LOL but i can't but I saw my friend do it!! :( Unfair! Still I think the game is cool even though you can't have stairs or kids ( but i still could ROFL I like the game it's so cool and my friend has the same one that's what made me bought it because it was so cool. But after I look at all these zero's on this website is just weird. I keep on trying to get a baby LOL but i can't but I saw my friend do it!! :( Unfair! Still I think the game is cool even though you can't have stairs or kids ( but i still could ROFL ) it's still really great. I'm so excited for the sims 3 game I think it's gonna be awesome.… Expand
  29. KelseyM.
    Mar 24, 2008
    0
    You know I spent 46$ on sims 2 for ps2 and you cant have kids or age!what the heck!its suppose to be just like real life!this game sucks! DON'T BUY IT!!!!
  30. Sims2Lover
    Mar 20, 2008
    5
    Man, I wish you could have kids!! It was like $20 for the Sims2 and $30 for Sims 2 Pets and i used all my money and im 12!!
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#73 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#84 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. PSM Magazine
    90
    Every bit as addictive and charming as "The Sims" ever were. Degg-degg! [Dec 2005, p.91]
  2. Game Informer
    78
    Even with these new elements, the game isn't as dynamic or addictive as others in the series, but it does manage to find some identity amid its more familiar feature that Sims fans will certainly appreciate. [Nov 2005, p.150]
  3. GamePro
    90
    If playing the divine hand to a house full of simulated people appeals to you, this is as good as it gets.
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