The Sims

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jan 14, 2003
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  1. Gamezilla!
    73
    PC users may be disappointed, however, as the core of the game is still essentially the same.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Although the Dual Shock is mapped to function as all of the buttons you could ever need to contol your Sims, I found the interface to be clunky and unintuative. A keyboard and mouse would have made the experience a thousand times more enjoyable.
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  3. All Game Guide
    70
    The game is ideal only for those who are interested in the PC phenomenon but can't (or won't) play it on a PC. The rest of us will be duly impressed, but may ultimately decide to get a life elsewhere.
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    Because of the excellent job EA has done in its implementation, this new graphics engine feels comfortable and natural.

Awards & Rankings

39
#39 Best PS2 Game of 2003
62
#62 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
44
#44 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 59
  3. Negative: 8 out of 59
  1. EmilyJ.
    Jan 3, 2005
    10
    Addictive!
  2. BHL
    Apr 22, 2004
    4
    This game was soooo great i loved it! for about an hour.
  3. JoshB.
    Jul 30, 2003
    10
    Its great after u find out what to do and how to do it.
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