The Sims Bustin' Out

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
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  1. TyB.
    Aug 27, 2005
    1
    This game is awful and should be taken off the shelves, it is so boring after like 3 minutes of playing.
  2. ArdeliaR.
    Jan 6, 2004
    10
    This is a really kool game and they are much better than the first originally one I LOVE IT!!!
  3. TonyaJ.
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    I love the Sims, and I started this game cheerful and intent on unlocking everything (which I have). I finished after starting over a second time (I was eaten by a mutant plant and killed in a fire in my bedroom.) I finished after with a husband and three of my four kids sent to prep school, and I came to understand the "Sim Speak." If you like Sim games, you'll love this game, and I love the Sims, and I started this game cheerful and intent on unlocking everything (which I have). I finished after starting over a second time (I was eaten by a mutant plant and killed in a fire in my bedroom.) I finished after with a husband and three of my four kids sent to prep school, and I came to understand the "Sim Speak." If you like Sim games, you'll love this game, and if is the first Sim game you've played, pick up a strategy guide.… Expand
  4. RozettaL.
    Dec 17, 2003
    8
    I got the game the day it came out. It is way better than the first one. I just wish I could drive through the neighborhood yourself and have more people live in the house and a second floor. Other than that the game is the best.
  5. SamanthaL.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    The origanal game was crap!Im adicted to the game.the graphics are better and theres more to every thing like social or clothes and decorations.
  6. AngelaJ.
    Jan 2, 2004
    6
    Its average.
  7. KutD.
    Sep 5, 2005
    10
    It is a brilliant game it is one of the best ive played although it would be even better if you could make the blurry bits go away.
  8. JennaS.
    Jan 6, 2008
    9
    I loved everything about this game. I have completed every goal and played through every scenerio and spent countless hours playing and having a blast. The only reason for rating it a 9 instead of a 10 is because they discontinued online play. :( I wanted to try that so badly and the game box still says it's available but then when you try to connect it won't so we searched I loved everything about this game. I have completed every goal and played through every scenerio and spent countless hours playing and having a blast. The only reason for rating it a 9 instead of a 10 is because they discontinued online play. :( I wanted to try that so badly and the game box still says it's available but then when you try to connect it won't so we searched online and found out it was discontinued years ago. Major Bummer. But other than that, it's my favorite edition of SIMS of all time! Instead of just trying to keep them alive and happy which gets old, fast, I LOVED having actual goals to work towards in order to unlock the next level. Kept the game interesting!! :)… Expand
  9. TomomiM.
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    With this much improvement to the original game, it is one of the best sequels out there.
  10. FonzoB.
    Dec 17, 2003
    9
    Its kool. They done a lot of improvement.
  11. consumer
    Dec 28, 2010
    7
    It's a fun game in the beginning. You visit, move into other areas of the residential area, and build skills and make friends to get promoted. You do this to defeat the filthy rich Macolm who steals people's things for not paying the high rent he set. You get to choose your career of your choice. Once you finished one, you get to choose another. You would notice when you progress halfwayIt's a fun game in the beginning. You visit, move into other areas of the residential area, and build skills and make friends to get promoted. You do this to defeat the filthy rich Macolm who steals people's things for not paying the high rent he set. You get to choose your career of your choice. Once you finished one, you get to choose another. You would notice when you progress halfway through the game, it gets too easy because you are so rich and get so many friends. Too bad really.… Expand
  12. Interlobby
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    Fun. That's the word that can describe this game. As a kid, I absolutely astounded from being able to move from place to place. If your looking for something fun and simple with a little bit of crude humor, Bustin' Out is what you should pickup.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#79 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    80
    7 / 9 / 8 / 8 - 32 gold [Vol 788; 23 Jan 2004]
  2. GamePro
    80
    Of the three, only the PS2 version seems prone to annoying split-second jitters and pauses that break up the animation.
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  3. Game Informer
    93
    The reason that I liked this edition of The Sims, in particular, is that the missions move along quicker than the real world or past versions of the game have offered. [Jan 2004, p.130]
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