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. pickleslover
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    I have the game for computer it rox. You can have babies,get married,make kids toddlers and teens,and u can make 2 or 4 story houses.It's so much fun and i have about 6 games including pets and seasons so i can make it all the seasons and get pets.I also download stuff from the sims 2 official site.I'm a little worried for sims 3 to come out cuz im not sure my parents will get I have the game for computer it rox. You can have babies,get married,make kids toddlers and teens,and u can make 2 or 4 story houses.It's so much fun and i have about 6 games including pets and seasons so i can make it all the seasons and get pets.I also download stuff from the sims 2 official site.I'm a little worried for sims 3 to come out cuz im not sure my parents will get them for me. I no my grnadparents will there rich!!!… Expand
  2. GonnD.
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    I think it was a the best version yet, I mean you can't have kids on it but hey, they'll fix it in number 3, lol.
  3. mikec.
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    dude ive played sims 2 for pc IT SUCKs duh the mods for the game are limited you barely get any opitans you have to worry about pop ups viruses horiible im get sims 2 PS2 bacause the pc wersion stinks an anoter thing whats with the controls bad i agree with many pepole to get console versions PC are old a better game for the pc is world of warcraft
  4. TiaN.
    Jun 25, 2008
    10
    I like dis game but its a bummer that u can't av kids or age.
  5. ChassEuphoria
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    I agree the game is really cool but diff need cheats.
  6. JackKyle
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    Guys liston up. I am a member from EA and I know you are upset you can not get pregnent or age and ect. Look we tried we really did but the PS2 does not have the capicity for it. We spent months to get in to a fact instead of a hope but the PS2 just isn't strong enough to hold an ageing engine and a spawning simulater. We will make sure that when Sims 3 comes around it will be 100% toGuys liston up. I am a member from EA and I know you are upset you can not get pregnent or age and ect. Look we tried we really did but the PS2 does not have the capicity for it. We spent months to get in to a fact instead of a hope but the PS2 just isn't strong enough to hold an ageing engine and a spawning simulater. We will make sure that when Sims 3 comes around it will be 100% to your likeing. I will tell what we are thinking about Sims 3 when I have the oppurtinity. Thankyou for listoning to me. EA and I are greatful for you co-operation.… Expand
  7. MitsyS.
    Jan 11, 2008
    10
    I love all Sims games! =) They are great. I was a bit disappointed that you couldn't have children, but.. the pets are cute!
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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 !
  11. 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
  12. MatttMayo
    Nov 2, 2005
    9
    This game is cool but i really need some cheats of some sort!!
  13. AbbyM.
    Jul 30, 2007
    9
    I love all of the sims games. Yay! :) Lol. They're so fun. But anyways, everyone is complaining. Blahh.. It's really ANNOYING! Jeez, maybe you should try a game out before you buy it and start complaining all over the place.. That's what I do.. But yeah. So what , you can't have babies? Or age?... It's still fun :] I thought both Sims 2, and Sims 2 Pets were I love all of the sims games. Yay! :) Lol. They're so fun. But anyways, everyone is complaining. Blahh.. It's really ANNOYING! Jeez, maybe you should try a game out before you buy it and start complaining all over the place.. That's what I do.. But yeah. So what , you can't have babies? Or age?... It's still fun :] I thought both Sims 2, and Sims 2 Pets were great. :D Get the PC games and don't complain. -.- I can't wait til they come out with Sims 3.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. RosemaryR.
    Feb 19, 2006
    8
    the Sims 2 is an ok game but could be better.for instace you should be able to create a child in Free Play and you should be able to pick a hairstyle and make it longer or shorter and there should be better choices in the Sims wardrobe!
  16. SimsLoversimscrazy
    Jul 15, 2007
    8
    I absolutely love the sims i have everyone i also loved the idea that you could have families an it was like it was real then i found out you cant have kids on sims pets an sims 2 i was gutted an can't believe that Ea could leave this out i am not very happy now why can you have them on pc an not ps2 i will not be buying your games again unless something is changed!
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. babyGallost
    Oct 20, 2007
    7
    Can't your sims have babies on this game and plus timmy wants to meet an alien but he won't I'm not liking this game to much because the closest I can get my sim to having a baby is by having sex so now its sex sex sex sex & SEX.
  21. SamanthaH.
    Dec 5, 2007
    7
    I think sims should be able to have kids on all ps2 games...and there should be a mall where they can go and get makeovers and shop and eat and hang out!!
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. AnnaR.
    Jul 7, 2007
    6
    hi, i got Sims 2 Pets for $80 and i thought it was going to be like the PC ones but once i tried i got really bored and u can't have up stairs. i hate having pets on this game because they're too hard to look after, but now i did some cheats sold my pets and have eveything i want on Sims 2 Pets so its gone abit better but still i think the PC ones are sooo..... MUCH BETTER!!
  27. RazvyT.
    Feb 20, 2007
    6
    The game is so-so, it could have been better but it has some new nice features.
  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. GraceI.
    Mar 7, 2007
    6
    I'm totally in love with the PC version of the sims and was completely excited to find out that it was going to be on PS2, but once I got the game, It was a let down. 1st, you can't have kids; 2nd, you can't age, 3rd it could of been a lot better! EA, fans gave you a sign when you released The URBz for PS2. Sure, this is better then that, but it could've been great.
  30. DanielleJ
    May 29, 2007
    6
    Ithought it was ok but today i found out you can have babies but spent about an hour getting them to make one but then realised they cant not on ps2 one my nan spent about 50 pounds on that game and it stinks anyone can make food or go to a job but it is totally crap. you better have a better version for sims 3 if you ever get that far.
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Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best PS2 Game of 2005
9
#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
84
#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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