The Sims 2: Castaway

 PSP
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Worth Playing
    75
    Although skeptical at first, I was slowly won over by the gameplay in The Sims 2: Castaway. The goal-oriented structure helps maintain the momentum of an otherwise open-ended situation.
  2. GamesRadar+
    70
    Once all of your goals are completed, you get a feeling of accomplishment, but lose some of the replayablity of other Sims games - you've seen one uncharted island, you've seen 'em all - and the thought of having to harvest all those vines, chop wood, find berries, pick leaves, catch fish, light fires, build furniture, find shelter and identify plants might not sound appealing.
  3. PALGN
    70
    The Sims 2: Castaway might have a few issues, but it's the most enjoyable console entry for the franchise thus far.
  5. 1UP
    60
    The Sims 2: Castaway differs just enough from previous iterations that fans of the series and newcomers alike can find plenty to enjoy. However, how long the entertainment lasts will boil down to how long it takes the player to grow tired of the repetitive tasks of Sim survival.
  6. IGN
    59
    While it gives an interesting twist on the standard shipwreck concept, the hampered nature of the guidebooks, strange placement of plans in menus and continual micromanagement does hampers the fun of the title.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Churigogobashu
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    Love this game better than any sims series. I wish there was a Sims 3: Castaway. If there is I will be happy. I like it because it is moreLove this game better than any sims series. I wish there was a Sims 3: Castaway. If there is I will be happy. I like it because it is more adventurous than any sims series out there. All of the sims series, you are cooped in a house and can only see your neighbors but it this game you will see mountains and befriend chimps.… Full Review »
  2. Arfuirl
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Best Sims game so far,the adventure,playability and the Survival factor which makes this the "Minecraft" of the PSP
  3. cs121299
    Jul 19, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best Sims game because of its adventurous location. There are so many possibilities to stay alive and you are having soThis is probably the best Sims game because of its adventurous location. There are so many possibilities to stay alive and you are having so much fun on these island that you nearly want to get castaway.… Full Review »
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