The Sims 3: Pets

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. Play UK
    Dec 1, 2011
    70
    It's moreish, even if it doesn't scratch the deepest of gaming itches. [Issue#212, p.99]
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  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Dec 1, 2011
    70
    A pricey, dumbed-down follow-up. [Christmas 2011, p.107]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 24, 2011
    70
    Those hoping for an entirely overhauled Sims experience will be disappointed, but it's doubtful anyone will harbour such expectations. Mysteries add some nice structure to the otherwise open-ended gameplay, but this is basically – as the name suggests – The Sims with added animals. Which, for plumbbob devotees, should be enough.
  5. IGN
    Oct 18, 2011
    70
    Whether it's purposefully terrorizing humans or watching your dog head off to work in its own cab, The Sims 3: Pets is a fun and funny way to tackle a virtual life – but that's if you can get over the stuttering animations and load times.
  6. TotalPlayStation
    Nov 23, 2011
    65
    Sure, The Sims 3 Pets is a robust package that deepens the feline and canine experience, but it doesn't translate all that well to the console space, nor does it provide enough new content to bring back fans burnt out on the core game.
  7. XGN
    Nov 15, 2011
    65
    This expansion brings frequent loading times, a horrible framerate and slow gameplay. Moreover, where are the horses, snakes and birds? Thankfully the dogs and cats happen to be extremely cute.
  8. PALGN
    Oct 31, 2011
    65
    The Sims 3: Pets is little more than a re-release of last year's console port with a few endearing, inessential features thrown into the mix. The core game is still solid fun, but it is disappointing that a little more effort was not made to render this anything more than a minor revision of a known quantity.
  9. Vandal
    Oct 18, 2011
    60
    A decent console version that adds cats and dogs to the Sims formula, which makes it more fun. But the buggy adaptation makes the experience poorer, although this is a good game.

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4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 9 out of 18
  1. ERB
    Dec 7, 2013
    5
    I should admit It this game is fun but there are may negatives or problems in this game.The loading takes so many time and sometimes I justI should admit It this game is fun but there are may negatives or problems in this game.The loading takes so many time and sometimes I just wanted not to go to places because it takes so many time to load if you want to go to different places in the map.That part disappointed me.And the worst of them all is that when you save and quit the game or turn off the console the save slot gets corrupted.After many hours,days,weeks,and even months playing this game it all ended because of the saving problems.That is both disappointing and frustrating to hell.But there are a few positives in this game that I like.Like the part where you can use all your points to use karma powers.The karma power allows you to grant powers in your sim or even luck to your sim.That is good.The character development in this game is great too.The best in this game is the part where you will build your house.Building a house in this game is addicting and it will probably drain some hours in your game play.Although you can only build one structure or one house in this game depending on how large your lot is.

    Combine all the negatives and positives in this game.The game gets a score of 5/10.If it weren't for the saving problems and loading problems this game should have been good.For me I kinda love this game a little and I kinda hate this game a little too.    … Full Review »
  2. Apotts
    Feb 25, 2012
    0
    This game could have been fun if not for the game breaking save bug that keeps you from saving. After losing several hours of progress - aThis game could have been fun if not for the game breaking save bug that keeps you from saving. After losing several hours of progress - a number of times - I am ready to throw in the towel.

    If you must play this I recommend purchasing used, and not bothering with the Sims Exchange which is worthless on console anyway.    … Full Review »
  3. viniciushylian
    Nov 30, 2015
    0
    o pior jogo que eu já joguei na minha vida, poxa nem o personagem vc consegue mexer, é só uma luz verde que vc clica a onde vc quer que ele váo pior jogo que eu já joguei na minha vida, poxa nem o personagem vc consegue mexer, é só uma luz verde que vc clica a onde vc quer que ele vá e ele vai, um jogo sem graça, não tem nada pra fazer e totalmente em inglês.… Full Review »
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