The Sims

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jan 14, 2003
  • Also On: PC
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
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  1. BanditG.
    May 6, 2003
    6
    Boring after awhile.

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. XenGamers
    75
    With the recent release of the online Sims for the PC, the PS2 port seems to fall short of greatness. Especially when you add in the slowdown issues and repetitive gameplay.
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  2. Game Informer
    90
    I actually enjoyed this take on The Sims more than the original. [Feb 2003, p.94]
  3. TotalGames.net
    89
    This game is brilliant, but it scares us.
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